February 26, 2017 Solar Eclipse In Pisces

February, 2017 is eclipse season. We’ve already experienced a lunar eclipse in Leo on February 10. Now, we will experience a solar eclipse on February 26, and it occurs at 8 degrees  and 12 minutes Pisces. Eclipses generally affect the masses - events that affect most people in a large area or even worldwide. Since this eclipse occurred in Pisces, this eclipse could affect health issues and organizations that deliver health care and also matters of a spiritual nature and/or the Divine. This eclipse could indicate major events at sea or in and around large bodies of water.

For the US, this eclipse will affect our friends. Neptune is the lord of this eclipse, and nations which we have considered longtime friends and allies will be unsure of and/or confused about our current policies and our continued support. Mars and Uranus are conjunct in the twelfth house of this chart over Washington DC, and surprise and unexpected sneak attacks are not out of the question because this can be a volatile combination. The Mars/Uranus conjunction squares Pluto in the ninth house of foreign nations and could add to the danger. These aspects could also indicate airline disasters or other difficult issues with regard to the airline industry. Jupiter opposes Mars/Uranus and squares Pluto from the sixth house of health and work in this chart (which sets up a t-square in cardinal signs). There will be continued controversy with regard to health issues and what to do with and about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Venus in the twelfth house in this chart indicates that diplomacy and compromise are missing. This placement also indicates major events with regard to the creative arts, Hollywood, and the motion picture industry.

As always, this eclipse will affect you personally if you have planets and/or points conjunct or opposite the eclipse point (only a two degree orb). Those planets or points between 6 and 10 degrees of Virgo or Pisces are included. Eclipses are Uranian in nature in that what happens is unexpected, and you might not even be certain as to what is happening for six months. For a solar eclipse, it takes about a year for the event to completely mature. Whether the eclipse is experienced as positive or negative depends on the planet that is conjoined, it’s place in your chart, the condition that the planet is in, and whether and how you might have prepared for what is happening (i.e. free will). If you’d like to know if you have planets or points that fall into this range, let me know. For most people, it will be experienced simply as a New Moon type event. Those are generally felt as the start of something new or a new beginning.

A number of previous eclipses are activated in February as well, which means that this could be a very active and eventful period of time. We may need to fasten our seatbelts.

February 10, 2017 Weekend Ricksterscope

5R’s – Incredible to 1R – Awful

As the weekend begins on Friday, the Moon is transiting the sign of down to creative and dramatic Leo. Let your inner child out to play and see what happens. Transiting Mercury (in Aquarius) sextiles transiting Venus (in Aries) early in the afternoon on Friday. We experience a Full Moon in Leo later that same afternoon. And, we also experience a lunar eclipse in Leo at 4:44 PM PST (on the West Coast). This will likely bring certain matters to a culmination. Folks are emotional. The Sun (in Aquarius) trines transiting Jupiter (in Libra) early in the morning on Saturday. We experience good fortune and growth through our generosity, uniqueness, and relationship with others. Do you feel lucky today. The Moon enters detail oriented Virgo early in the morning the same day. The Moon trines transiting Pluto (in Capricorn) mid afternoon on Sunday. We end the weekend in a detail oriented and intense and/or sexual mood.

Aries – Someone pays you a friendly compliment on Friday, which sends your spirits soaring. You can barely hold your inner child inside. Why even try. Later, put on your dancing shoes and head out the door for some TGIF fun. You’re the bell or the bull of the ball.

You could benefit in some way from your partner’s good fortune on Saturday. While you’re still in a playful mood, you later discover that there is some work that needs to get done. Dig in so that you can go out and have some more fun tonight.

Continue to cross off things on your to do list on Sunday. You might want to get some exercise as well. An older relative is intense late in the afternoon. Call it an early night and get some rest. Next week: Defer to others.  RRRR

Taurus – A boss, higher up, or someone that you hold in high esteem has some encouraging or complimentary words on Friday. Push comes to shove on the home front with the eclipse on Friday. You’ll work it out.

You could encounter a lucky break or some good fortune with regard to a work or health issue. You’ll want to go out and have some fun later in the evening. Your playful mood and manner is impressive and others enjoy being around you in this mood.

Relax and let your hair down on Sunday. You’ll want to go out and have a bit more fun before the weekend ends later on. Next week: Back to work, and you have plenty of it to complete. RRRRR

Gemini – Reach out to someone at a distance on Friday. You’ll be glad you did as you’ll probably have a lot to talk about and share. Your dramatic communications style is sure to please this person, and you’ll enjoy his or her interest.

Hang out with neighbors and friends on Saturday. Catch up on all the news, and speak your mind. The feedback you get should be quite interesting. Head home early.

Stay close to home on Sunday. Curl up with the newspaper or a good book. Someone interesting might want to spend some time with you later. Invite this person over to your place if you’re up to it and interested. Next week: Let your inner child out to play.  RRRR

Cancer – A financial issue comes to a head on Friday. You might need to review your financial situation and make appropriate revisions. A boss or higher up compliments you or praises your accomplishments. That should make you smile.

You will probably have a lot to say on Saturday. Return phone calls and answer email messages. Hang out with neighbors and friends later. Relax and enjoy yourself. You could get lucky with regard to a home or family issue.

Hang out with neighbors and friends again on Sunday. You’ll have more to share and discuss. A partner or significant other moves in close later in the afternoon. It appears that sexual passion is in the air. Enjoy. Next week: Happy at home.  RRRRR

Leo – You could feel a great deal of pressure with regard to a personal issue on Friday. Nevertheless, go for what you want because the Moon is beaming down on your sign. Get together with a partner and go out and paint the town red.

A communications or travel issue or project gets a green light on Saturday. A neighbor or sibling gets lucky and it could rub off on you. Pay bills later.

You’ll need to handle some financial issues on Sunday. It could be that you need to get your tax documents in order. Next week: Speak your mind.  RRRRR

Virgo – While you might have a message or two to deliver on the job today, you might want to otherwise lay low for the day on Friday. Head home early if you can. If attached, your significant other might be in a romantic mood.

You’re likely up and moving very early on Saturday. Go for what you want today as the Moon is transiting your sign. For those working today, a job promotion with more money for your hard work might be awaiting you. If so, go out and celebrate tonight.

The weekend ends on Sunday with a bit of intensity with a loved one or a child. Sexual feeling could be twirling in the ethers for some. Go for more of what you want  during the evening hours. Next week: Dealing with money issues.  RRRRR

Libra – You’ll be dealing with groups of people on Friday. Hold meeting early on. A romantic interest is likely in the mood for some sweet talk on Friday; or is it pillow talk? Go out for some TGIF fun first.

A romance blossoms or a creative project grows into a success on Saturday for you. After a bit of celebrating, you might want to vanish and consider your next move or where you want to go from here.

Lay low on Sunday and rest up for your big week ahead. Sleep in and then read the local Sunday paper. You enjoy this quiet time more than many signs. Next week: Wish upon a star and then go for it.  RRRR

Scorpio – A coworker pays you a heartfelt compliment on Friday. It appears that you are in charge and pulling even more than your share of the weight. And, no one will find you complaining either. Relax and let your hair down after work.

A generous and well respected person provides behind the scenes assistance to you in a home and/or family related issue on Saturday. Express your gratitude to this person. Find your friends during the evening hours. Go out and have a ball.

Your friends are the focus on Sunday as well. Get together with them and enjoy some good company and conversation. One of them might be sexually attracted to you. What you do about it is up to you. Next week: Lay low or take a well deserved vacation.  RRRRR

Sagittarius – Take a look at the big picture at work on Friday. You might be pleasantly surprised by what you see. Later, you might be looking for a new adventure, and someone utters sweet words into your ear. What do you wish for?

Your words and/or the way your communicate could help you to realize a wish or dream on Saturday. There is opportunity in the air. Take charge of a project or event during the evening hours.

You’ll likely be dealing with various responsibilities on Sunday as well. Put your best foot forward as many eyes are on you. You might make some extra money as well. Next week: Find your friends. RRRR

Capricorn – Your words can smooth any rough waters on the home front on Friday. Peace will likely rein as a result. If attached, spend some quality time with your significant other during the evening hours. If single, you could get to know someone a bit better at a TGIF party.

A generous boss or higher up could provide additional benefits to you through your professional efforts on Saturday. Go for it as you’re feeling lucky. Later, look for a new and/or different restaurant to have dinner at. Take your sweetie.

You might want to take a short day trip on Sunday. Getting away could refresh you, and new horizons beckon. Take an overview about the situation and then decide. Next week: A force to behold.  RRRRR

Aquarius – You might want to pay a neighbor or sibling a compliment on Friday. This person will likely return the favor. Others want your attention during the evening hours, so get together and go out for some TGIF entertainment. Let someone else decide where and when.

A foreign matter or event is fortunate for you on Saturday. It could also be that someone exotic or of foreign nationality does a favor for you. Later in the day, someone interesting wants to move in close and personal. If single, get to know this person a bit better.

Spend Sunday with your sweetie if you’re attached. Relax and unwind, at any rate. You might need to take a look at partnership finances or tax and/or insurance issues. Next week: Think about taking a long overdue vacation. RRRRR   

Pisces -- You have quite a bit of work to get done on Friday before you can unwind and enjoy the weekend. Dig in, and you’ll get it done quicker than you think. Someone gives you a hint as to how to increase your income. Later, head home and get some rest.

Others want to include you in their activities on Saturday. Make it your pleasure and join in. A tax or insurance issue pays off nicely today. You could also get lucky with regard to a sexual encounter. If so, vanish and let others guess.

Continue to defer to others on Sunday. Fortunately, you’re one of the signs that finds this easy to do, and it works well and pays off today. A friend and a partner have an intense discussion. Next week: Spending time with someone important to you.  RRRRR

February 10, 2017 Lunar Eclipse In Leo

The month of February is eclipse season in 2017. The first eclipse, a lunar eclipse, occurs on February 10, 2017 at 23 degrees Leo . You will be affected by this eclipse if you have planets or points between 21 and 25 degrees of Leo and/or Aquarius. Most folks will simply experience the eclipse as a full Moon. Full Moons usually indicate a climax or coming to fruition of something, and we are normally more emotional during a full Moon. The emphasis is on creative self-expression through innovation, originality, and/or just being different or unique.

The lunar eclipse in Leo will affect the entertainment industry and children worldwide. Also, Leo brings world leaders into view or prominence. Transiting Uranus, Jupiter, and Saturn all form favorable aspects this eclipse point (and, Saturn, Uranus, and the eclipse point form a grand trine in fire signs). So, I would expect positive results from the eclipse. However, there will still be difficulty because transiting Pluto is inconjunct the eclipse point. And, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto form a t-square in the eclipse chart. Mercury is the lord of the eclipse, so communications issues, negotiations, and agreements are important.

For the US, the eclipse falls in the twelfth house in the eclipse chart over Washington DC. Health related issues will be prominent. The Affordable Care Act could be repealed (resulting in loss) or it could get new life with some needed changes. Congress will face serious challenges to repealing and replacing the law. Mars and Uranus challenge Pluto by square aspect in the chart, so there will be more protests, rebellion, upheaval, and possibly even violence. Chiron on the Descendant indicates that we will be dealing with painful issues related to others - partners and enemies.

This eclipse occurs fairly close to President Trump’s natal Mars. He already has a fairly fiery personality under the best of circumstances. What occurs from this eclipse as well as the August solar eclipse at 29 Leo could produce some very dramatic results.

February 3, 2017 Weekend Ricksterscope

5R’s – Incredible to 1R – Awful

The Moon is transiting the sign of down to earth and stop and smell the roses Taurus as the weekend begins on Friday. We are quite conscious of financial issues then. Transiting Venus enters fiery Aries very early in the morning. Our approach toward relationships is energetic and enthusiastic. We might jump into and out of relationships quickly. The Moon moves into talkative and sociable Gemini during the evening hours on Saturday. We want to go out and socialize. Some might be more interested in flirting rather than connecting on a deeper level. Jupiter turns retrograde on Sunday evening. Opportunities are more difficult to find in whatever area of your life that Jupiter is transiting. It’s a time to review and revise but maintain a positive outlook.

Aries – You will need to deal with financial issues this weekend. If you need to cut back, consider what your priorities are. What do you truly value and/or need. You’re likely to be more magnetic during the next few weeks. Don’t be surprised if others find it hard to resist you.

Tie up any loose ends with regard to your money situation during the day on Saturday. You’ll want to hang out with neighbors and friends later in the evening. Kick up your heels.

Good fortune may be harder to come by in the next few months as generous Jupiter turns retrograde on Sunday. Nevertheless, you’ll still enjoy shooting the breeze with your neighbors and friends. Next week: Home is where your heart is. RRRR

Taurus – Go for what you want as the Moon beams down upon you on Friday. What would make you smile? Go out for some TGIF fun later in the evening even if you somehow feel blocked in some way. You’ll get that peaceful easy feeling during the next few weeks.

Go for even more of what you want on Saturday. Reach out to someone at a distance and have a discussion. Watch your money situation during the evening hours.

You might want to tweak the budget a bit on Sunday. You might have to look harder for work if you need to during the next few months. Proceed accordingly. Next week: You’re going to have a lot to say. Speak your mind.  RRRRR

Gemini – You might want to lay low on Friday. Some of you might also be under the weather. Deal with any minor health issues that arise. Don’t ignore them as you are not invincible. Vanish early. You might feel drawn to a friend during the next few weeks.

Continue to lay low on Saturday during the day, although you will probably begin to get more mojo back. During the evening hours, however, you are likely to want to go out and hit the dance floor. Do so, and have a ball.

Go for what you want on Sunday as the Moon beams down upon your sign. You might want to have one last party before the weekend ends. Next week: Financial issues emerge. Work on your budget.  RRRR

Cancer – You’ll be dealing with groups of people on Friday. Schedule any meetings that you need to. Reach out to your friends later in the day for some TGIF fun and entertainment. Don’t stay home. Get out and about. A boss or higher up calms down during the next few weeks.

Reach out to your friends on Saturday. Perhaps you should plan a party for them at your place, because you love to entertain at home.

On Sunday, you’ll probably feel that the party is over and you’ll want to lay low and rest for a while. Why not cocoon with the Sunday paper or a good book. Next week: The world is your oyster.  RRRRR

Leo – You’re in charge and a force to behold on Friday. Take the lead on an important project or event. Make decisions that will benefit the greater good. Someone exotic is enticing during the next few weeks.

You might decide to finish up that important project on Saturday during the day. All eyes are on you. Later in the evening, you’ll want to get together with friends and others for some fun. Kick up your heels. No one knows how to have fun like a lion. If single, flirt away.

Hang out with your friends on Sunday. Communications issues will likely slow down and/or will be less positive in the coming weeks. It’s a time to review and revise. Next week: More fun with friends and then vanish.  RRRRR

Virgo – Take a look at the big picture on Friday this weekend. Better decisions will be made as a result. For singles, a love interest will probably want to move in closer. Togetherness definitely works. If attached, your significant other will want some quality time with you. Make it your pleasure.

You will certainly be able to find an adventure or two this Saturday. Perhaps you and someone special would like to head out on a camping trip. It’s a good weekend for short trips of all kinds.

You’re in the spotlight on Sunday in some way. Put your best foot forward. It might become more difficult to make more money in the coming months. Review and revise the budget with that in mind. Next week: Find your friends.  RRRRR

Libra – Spend some quality time with someone that you deem special on Friday. This person appreciates your attention and special caring. A partner or significant other becomes more pleasant and attractive in the coming weeks than you’ve seen him or her in some time.

If attached or in a business partnership, you might have to deal with some partnership financial issues on Saturday. Taxes and/or insurance issues could also play a role in your day. Take an overview during the evening hours, and then go out and look for some adventure. You’ll likely find it.

You might want to think about taking a short vacation trip on Sunday. If so, go some place you’ve never been to before. This is your lucky year, but you might not feel as lucky in the coming months. It might be time to rethink which opportunities you want, and you might not have all the information that you need (yet). Next week: A force to be reckoned with. RRRRR.

Scorpio – Others want to dominate on Friday, and it might be a good idea to let them. On the other hand, your popularity is definitely on the upswing. A work situation becomes more peaceful in the coming weeks. Be thankful.

Continue to defer to others on Saturday. Later in the day, spend some time with someone that you deem special. Togetherness works during the evening hours.

If attached, spend some quality time with your significant other today. If single, you might want to get to know someone interesting a little bit better. What motivates this person. Next week: Take a look at the big picture.  RRRRR

Sagittarius – It looks like you will have your share of work to do on Friday (and, maybe then some). Keep at it. Later, you might want to head to the gym. A loved one becomes more alluring in the coming weeks. You might not be able to get enough of him or her.

You’ll probably be checking items off you to do list on Saturday. Get those routine tasks done, because others will want your attention later on. Let your hair down during the evening hours and have some fun.

You’re quite popular on Sunday. Sort through invitations, and choose carefully. You will probably want to review, revise, and/or rethink some of your wishes, dreams, and goals for the future in the coming months. Next week: Quality time with your sweetie. RRRR

Capricorn – Even if you’re at work on Friday, your playfulness emerges. You might be surprised at how that motivates associates, co-workers, and others. A family member becomes more easy to get along with in the coming weeks.

Go out on the town and have some big time fun on Saturday. You’re likely to be creative, romantic, and playful. That should please others enormously.

You are reminded of your to do list on Sunday. Check a few items off and get some exercise as well. Your professional opportunities might be a bit more difficult to come by in the next few months. Next week: Defer to others.  RRRRR  

Aquarius – You’ll want to stay close to home on Friday. Work from home if you can. Home and family issues are front and center. You might notice that a neighbor has become more attractive and magnetic in the coming weeks. What you do about it is up to you.

You might want to stick close to homebase again today. You can do what needs to be done better from home. Later, your playful side emerges. Go out and paint the town red. You might have more fun than you’ve had in a long time.

You continue to delight others with your playfulness on Sunday. Where you are is where the party is. You may need to revise travel plans in the coming months. Next week: Back to work, but with a smile.  RRRRR

Pisces -- Catch up on your correspondence on Friday. Return phone calls, answer email messages, and check you facebook timeline. Speak your mind as you might have a lot to say. Financial issues may ease up a bit in the coming weeks. Be thankful.

Hang out with neighbors and friends on Saturday. Let them know your views on the issues of the day. And, then listen to feedback. You don’t have to agree.

Home is where your heart is on Sunday. Curl up with the Sunday paper, a good book, or listen to your favorite Sunday news shows. Review your income tax situation in the coming months. Next week: You’re full of fun.  RRRRR