January 13, 2017 Weekend Ricksterscope

5R’s – Incredible to 1R – Awful

The Moon is transiting the sign of sunny creative Leo as the weekend begins on Friday. We’re in a playful and optimistic mood. This is in spite of the Full Moon In Cancer that occurred on Thursday night. Some of the issues related to that culmination may still be on our minds and manifesting related consequences. The Moon moves into detail oriented Virgo fairly early on Saturday night. We are more careful to dot our i’s and cross our t’s then. The Moon opposes transiting Venus (in Pisces) fairly early in the evening on Sunday. The weekend winds down with this very pleasant if lazy minor aspect. All major planets are transiting direct, so nothing is stopping us now. 

Aries – Your creativity continues to bubble up on Friday, and your playfulness is impressive and is likely to delight others. However, yesterday’s Full Moon might have you a bit off kilter. Hang in there. You might need to be sensitive to someone’s vulnerability.

You continue to be playful and having fun on Saturday. And, your testosterone level is off the charts. By Saturday evening, however, you may have work to do. Either that or you might have a minor health issue to deal with.

You’ll be working on your to do list on Sunday in preparation of the week ahead. Turn in early. Next week: Others demand your attention as your popularity soars.  RRRRR

Taurus – Work from home if you can on Friday. Home and family issues are front and center the first part of this weekend. Stay close to home during the evening hours. You have a tendency to be a bit willful and stubborn today, which will not benefit you.

Home is where your heart is during the day on Saturday. However, this seques into a more playful mood. It’s time to have a little fun. Enjoy. Your affairs seem to run quite smoothly today.

You’re continuing to have fun and enjoying spending time with others. They enjoy seeing you in this playful manner and spirit. You’re likely to meet some new and fascinating friends. Next Week: Back to work.  RRRR

Gemini – You will have a lot to say on Friday this weekend. You also have quite a bit of socializing to do. This is right up your alley and you’ll likely enjoy it to the max.

Answer email messages and check out your Facebook timeline on Saturday. You can do some more socializing later. Others want to hear you views. You’re in a great mood, so it’s a good day for a party. You might want to mosey on home early during the evening.

You’re happy at home on Sunday. Have family and friends over to your house. Get some R & R as the next few days look like a lot of fun. Next week: You’re playful and having a ball. RRRR

Cancer – You likely need to deal with some financial issues on Friday. Also, know that you have a lot to offer others.

Continue to get your finances in order on Saturday during the day. Later on, you’ll want to go out and/or hang out with neighbors and friends. Speak your mind.

You’ll want to get out and about in the ‘hood again today. You might have quite a bit to communicate with others about. Head home early. Next week: Happy at home.  RRRR

Leo – Go for what you want on Friday as the Moon beams down on your sign. What would make you smile? You tend to be in a bit of a fighting spirit today anyway, so it’s unlikely that anyone would get away with stepping on your toes.

Go for more of what you want on Saturday during the day while the force is still with you. Your libido is enhanced, and you could also make some good investments if careful. Later, you may need to focus on your money situation.  

You will want to continue to focus on your finances on Sunday. You might have  spent too much over the holidays. If so, it’s time to redo the budget. Next week: Hang out and speak your mind. RRRRR

Virgo – You might want to lay low on Friday. It could be that you’re not up to snuff. If you’re out during the evening hours, you’ll want to vanish quickly.

You’ll want to continue to stay out of the public eye on Saturday during the day. However, later during the evening you sense that you’re getting your mojo back. You are. Go out for some fun.

Go for what you want on Sunday as it’s your best day of the weekend. Get out and about and have some fun. Next week: Money issues surface, but you’re good at handling such issues. RRRRR

Libra – You’ll be dealing with large groups of people on Friday. Hold meetings during the day. And, get together with friends for TGIF later.

Continue the party with friends and neighbors on Saturday. You enjoy this socializing and conversing. Later in the evening, you may want to vanish. With whom is the question. We won’t tell.

Behind the scenes issues capture your attention on Sunday. You might be getting ready for the week ahead. Next week: What would put a smile on your face? Go for it! RRRR

Scorpio – You’ll need to take the lead in an important project on Friday. Your a force to be dealt with and will handle the extra responsibility well.

You may need to continue to tie up loose ends on Saturday during the day. However, later you’ll be ready for some fun and games with your friends. Put on your dancing shoes and go out on Saturday night.

You’re still have fun with friends on Sunday. These light-hearted times helps you to deal with all the intensity that you face at other times. Next week: Gets some needed R & R and/or lay low RRRR

Sagittarius – Take an overview on Friday. You need to gain some perspective prior to making an important decision. Fortunately, this is something that you are quite good at. Look for something new and different for TGIF festivities.

Touch base with someone at a distance on Saturday. This person could help you to gain greater understanding about an important issue. Later on, it seems that you are in charge of an activity.

It’s up to you to bring an important project or event to completion on Sunday. You’re a force and will likely be successful. Next Week: Fun with friends.  RRRRR

Capricorn – You might want to spend some extra time with someone who is important to you on

Friday. Have an important discussion, and the matter may look a little less odious to you.

You might want to spend some quality time with your significant other on Saturday during the day. Important relationships need to be nourished. Later, look for a different venue or activity to take part in together.

You might want to take a short trip on Sunday to get away from it all and take a look at the big picture. This will help you to make better decisions in the future. Happy birthday to all goats. Next week: A force to be dealt with.  RRRRR

Aquarius – Others want your attention on Friday, so make it your pleasure. Clearly, your popularity is on the rise. Don’t forget to handle any minor health issues that might have arisen with the Full Moon on Thursday.

Continue to defer to others on Saturday. You’re along for the ride this time. Later in the day, you may have the opportunity to get to know someone very interesting a bit better.

A relationship has the opportunity to deepen on Sunday for some. Others may want to spend quality time with his or her significant other. Tax innues could loom for some as well. Next week: An opportunity for a new adventure.  RRRRR

Pisces -- You may have more than your share of work to do on Friday. Dig in and you’ll get it all done. You might have a minor health issue to deal with as well.

You’re likely clearing up loose ends on Saturday. But, things change during the evening hours. Others want you to join them for some fun. Say “yes.” You’ll enjoy the change of pace.

You popularity is heading up Sunday, and you may have to sort through all your invitations. Choose wisely, and enjoy your day to the max. Next week: Spend some time with someone special  RRRR

January 6, 2017 Weekend Ricksterscope

5R’s – Incredible to 1R – Awful

The Moon is transiting the sign of energetic and fast moving Aries as the weekend begins on Friday. We’re lively and ready to get going. The Moon moves into financially conscious Taurus just after Noon on Friday. We’ll want to get our financial issues in order then. The Sun conjoins transiting Pluto (in Capricorn) late Friday night. A light is shown on what had been hidden, and the effects are powerful and intense. It could involve the powerful and/or big business. Transiting Mercury turns stationary direct very early on Sunday morning. Communications issues will begin to run more smoothly. The Moon moves into gregarious Gemini on Sunday afternoon. We’re in a more sociable mood and want to chat and visit with others.

Aries – Go for more of what you want on Friday morning while you’re still in the driver’s seat. Later, there could be some financial issues that you need to deal with. You might have spent too much money over the holidays. Time to get back on track. Some of you might be considering a powerful career move.

Continue to get your finances in order on Saturday. You might also experience a bout with the little (or big) green monster. It’ll pass quickly though. You’ll make some very interesting discoveries about yourself this weekend.

Mercury turning direct means that you can move forward with plans in the near future, but don’t get into too big of a hurry. You’ll have a lot to say later in the day. You might get a new start with regard to an important relationship Speak your mind. Next week: State your case. Spend time with family later in the week. RRRR

Taurus – You could be slow to get moving on Friday morning, but you’ll be raring to go by the afternoon hours. A legal issue or an issue at a distance could be troubling for some. You might have been pondering various related matters for the last three weeks. You’ll be able to move forward soon. A career matter progresses.

What would make you smile on Saturday? Go for it as the Moon beams down on your sign. Join in with friends and family for some Saturday night fun. You’ll make a very good impression.

Communications issues and/or misunderstandings can be cleared up beginning on Sunday as trouble maker Mercury turns direct. Take it slow at first. Next week: Time to get your finances in order.  RRRRR

Gemini – Have an important conversation with a friend on Friday morning. Don’t be surprised if you have to repeat yourself. You might want to lay low and be inconspicuous later in the day. A close relationship might seem a bit too intense for your tastes today, but it gets better.

You might not be up to snuff on Saturday as all the holiday partying could be taking its toll. We all need a little down time from time to time - even you.

You’re beginning to feel a bit more like yourself on Sunday as your ruling planet, Mercury, turns stationary direct. And, as  the Moon enters your sign later in the day, you might want to go out and have one last party before the weekend ends. You’ll experience yourself through your various relationships today. Next week: As you wish, but work on those finances later in the week.  RRRR

Cancer – You’re in charge and a force first thing in the morning on Friday. But, you’ll be more in the mood for socializing with friends later in the day than for working. A partner or loved one is intense and could make some sort of power move today.

Spend time with your friends (again) on Saturday. You’ll be happier in large groups of people as opposed to one on ones. A wish or dream could be fulfilled.

Conversations will begin to move along more smoothly fairly soon as Mercury turns direct on Sunday. Call it an early evening and get some rest on Sunday night in preparation for the week ahead. Next week: A slow start, but you’re on a roll by midweek.  RRRRR

Leo – Take an overview on Friday morning. Later in the day, you’re in charge and a force to be dealt with. But, steer clear of an intense and determined coworker if you can. A power play will serve no one’s interests.

You’re still in charge and getting things done on Saturday. Take some time off and spend it with friends on Saturday night.

You’ll be able to get your points across to a child or loved one better in the near future as Mercury turns direct on Sunday. Go out and socialize with friends later in the day. Next week: More good times with friends, but get some needed rest and relaxation later in the week. RRRR

Virgo – You might want to spend a little extra time with someone that you deem special on Friday morning. Do as it will do you both some good. A romantic relationship could be quite intense. Later in the day, you’re off and looking for new and different adventures. TGIF celebrations should be fun and exciting.

Take a look at the big picture on Saturday as that will help you with your future plans. Look for something out of the ordinary later in the day. Perhaps dinner at a new ethnic restaurant or one in which you have never been to before.

Your ruling planet turns direct on Sunday, so you’ll be able to get things done more efficiently and correctly (the first time) soon. You’re in charge on Sunday evening. Next week: A force to be dealt with.  RRRRR

Libra – Others want your attention on Friday morning, and you’ll be more than happy to oblige. However, one special person captures your attention later in the day. If this person is a new friend, spend some time getting to know him or her. A family member is strong willed today.

Continue to spend time with someone special on Saturday. If you’re attached, you might have to spend some time working on partnership finances or taxes.

As Mercury turns direct on Sunday, you’ll soon be able to speak more clearly and effectively. Later, a new adventure calls. Have some fun. Next week: More adventures and then you’re in charge midweek.  RRRRR

Scorpio – It appears that you will have quite a bit of work to complete on Friday before you can enjoy the weekend. Keep at it as others will want your attention later in the day. A neighbor or sibling is intense on Friday, and might engage in some sort of power play. It seems this has been going on for a few weeks.

You may need to sort through all your invitations on Saturday as your popularity is on the rise. It seems that everyone wants a piece of you. You’ll enjoy all the attention on some level, but you’ll notice that your need for privacy suffers.

Mercury turns direct on Sunday, and you’ll be able to get your financial issues back in order. You might need to correct a mistake or two. Spend some time with a loved one or your significant other on Sunday evening. Next week: More special times and then take an overview of the situation.  RRRR

Sagittarius – You’re creative and full of fun on Friday morning, but you have a great deal of work to get done later in the day. Your dedication these days is notable and noble. A powerful financial situation could arise today. If so, don’t ignore it.

You may need to work on Saturday this weekend. Take off early and go to the gym for some exercise if you can. It will do you good, and you can work off some stress.

Mercury turns direct in your sign on Sunday, so you’ll notice it on a personal level. A partner may seem more him or herself as well. Misunderstandings can be resolved soon. Others come calling later on Sunday as you’ve been missed. Next week: Your popularity rises and you’re in demand.  RRRR

Capricorn – You’re happy at home on Friday morning, and your creativity surfaces later in the day. You’re full of fun, so go out and have a ball on Friday night. Don’t ignore a serious personal issue that might arise on Friday. Avoid a power play very late.

Your playful manner is very attractive to others on Saturday. We don’t often get to see you this way. Try it more often. Fun and entertainment await Saturday evening.

Confusion and fog seem to lift a bit on Sunday as Mercury turns direct. You’ll be able to straighten out certain matters moving forward. The first part of the day is fun and relaxing, however you might be in the mood to get some work done later on. Next week: You’ll have a lot of work to do.  RRRRR

Aquarius – You’ll want to have an important discussion with someone on Friday morning, but you’ll be enjoying the comforts of home later on. Touch base with family members. A behind the scenes issue could be troubling. Don’t worry so much about it as there isn’t anything you can do to resolve the problem.

You’ll be spending more time at home and with family (even if it’s just your extended family) on Saturday. The evening hours look quite pleasant.

You’ll be able to resolve an issue with a loved one on Sunday as Mercury turns direct. Later, your playfulness emerges and you’ll be ready to party. Enjoy yourself to the max. Next week: More fun and then back to work.  RRRR

Pisces -- You’ll need to handle a money issue or two Friday morning. However, you’ll have a lot to say later on. Speak your mind as others are interested to hear what you have to say. Get out into the community for some TGIF fun during the evening hours. A friend is serious and intense. See if you can get him or her to lighten up.

Continue to let others know what you have on your mind on Saturday. You might have to repeat yourself. Spend some time with neighbors and siblings on Saturday night.

Mercury turns direct on Sunday, so you’ll be able to get your point across more easily moving forward. Later in the day, home and family are on your mind. Turn in early. Next week: Happy at home, and then your playful nature emerges midweek.  RRRR

Miscellaneous Astrological Musings - 01/02/17

Istanbul Nightclub Attack:

Tragedy struck very early in the morning on January 1, 2017 at a New Year’s Eve party at an Istanbul nightclub (Reina nightclub). The attack occurred at about 1:30 AM local time. Thirty-nine people were killed and at least 69 others were injured in the attack. ISIS is taking credit for it. The chart for the event shows the Jupiter/Uranus opposition on the ASC/DEC axis with Libra on the Ascendant. Transiting Pluto (death) is on the IC (conditions on the ground) and conjunct asteroid Icarus, and transiting Mars (gun fire) and Neptune (deception, confusion, and alcohol) are in the fifth house of entertainment and entertainment venues. They conjoin asteroid Pallas Athena (the attack was clearly planned) and oppose the 9/01/16 eclipse point.

Mercury turns stationary direct.

Transiting Mercury turns stationary direct very early on Sunday morning this weekend (on January 8, 2017). Communications issues progress more smoothly and misunderstandings can be cleared up soon after that - might take another day or two. You should have enough information to make important decisions soon. All major planets will be transiting in direct motion.

Flight 837:

United flight 837 took off from San Francisco International Airport at 11:36 AM PST on November 28 bound for Tokyo. Shortly after takeoff, one of the 747’s four engines burst into flames. The plane circled the airport, dumped excess fuel into the ocean outside of Monterey (unfortunately) and landed back at SFO at 1:36 PM safely. There were no injuries. The astrological chart for takeoff at SFO shows transiting Mars on the Ascendant. Transiting Jupiter was also trining the Ascendant in this chart.

December 7, 2016 was the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack, which brought the United States into WWII.

In drawing up the astrological chart for the attack, we find the Ascendant on Capricorn and in opposition to Venus, Jupiter, and the Sun in the USA's natal chart. Asteroid Icarus is rising (and, conjunct the Ascendant). Astrologer Al H. Morrison describes the effects of this asteroid this way: "Abrupt triumph and downfall. Like running into a pothole the size of a delivery truck." Transiting Mars is on the IC (bottom of the chart) showing the bombing and the fires on the ground. The Sun is in the twelfth house of death and loss and opposed by transiting Jupiter. The loss of life was enormous. The Moon (the people) is conjunct transiting Pluto (death).

George And Carrie

Note: I wrote this post on December 27, 2016. It discusses the loss of two stars in the entertainment business and the astrological events associated with this loss. The following year has been consistent - with the loss of other entertainment stars and tragic events at entertainment venues.

We lost two bright and shining stars this week - George Michael and Carrie Fisher. Both passed away at a relatively young age. These sorts of surprising and unexpected events tend to occur when the  planet of the unexpected, Uranus, switches directions. Uranus turns stationary direct very early on December 29 (on the West Coast). Carrie Fisher passed away on December 27 just days after having had a heart attack on a flight back from the UK (where she was on a book tour) on the 23rd. George Michael died in the UK at his home on Christmas morning (of heart failure).

George Michael is a double Cancer - natal Sun and Ascendant in the sign of the Moon child. His natal Moon is in Leo, giving him charisma and creativity. He has Mercury conjunct Venus (in Gemini), giving him a pleasant and even beautiful voice. His Mercury/Venus sextiles (60 degree angle - an easy/fortunate aspect) his natal Jupiter (the greater benefic) in Aries. My favorite song/hit of his is a duet with (Aries) Aretha Franklin. Transiting Pluto was transiting in opposition to his natal Ascendant at the time of his death. This type of transit can add a great deal of stress to one’s life. RIP George Michael.

Carrie Fisher has natal Saturn and the Moon’s North Lunar Node in her tenth house of career and public recognition. She was destined to be in the public eye. It is no surprise that she became famous as an actress in the motion picture industry as her natal Sun is conjunct her natal Neptune (ruler of that industry). This is how she shines (her light). It is also symbolic of her addiction to cocaine at one time. Her Sun/Neptune duo is located in her ninth house of air (and space) travel. One of her major successes was performing as Princess Leia in Star Wars. And, she had her heart (the Sun) attack in flight outside of LA flying over the ocean (Neptune). Carrie’s solar arc Pluto is conjunct her natal Sun/Neptune at this time.

Transiting Saturn is activating a couple of eclipses now - the solar eclipses of 9/12/15 and 3/08/16. Both eclipses occurred in conjunction or opposition to Carrie Fisher’s natal Jupiter/Venus in her eighth house of death. The 9/12/15 eclipse shows Neptune in the eighth house (in the Washington DC chart). The 3/08/16 eclipse occurred in Pisces (Neptune rules the sign), and I specifically stated that the eclipse could influence the motion picture industry in some way in my post describing that particular eclipse. RIP Carrie Fisher.

UPDATE: Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher's mother, has now passed away as well. I may do a separate blog post for her.

Major Astrological Influences Of 2017

2017 promises to be a very interesting year. There will be more of the unexpected, more lessons to learn, more growth and opportunities with regard to our relationships, more dreams and ideals, and more transformational experiences. I’ll attempt to explains some of the major astrological influences of the year in the following paragraphs.

There are usually three Mercury retrograde periods every year. In 2017, however, there will be four, because Mercury will be in retrograde motion at the beginning of 2017. The planet turns stationary direct on January 8, 2017 at 1:43 AM PST. These periods are generally marked by miscommunications, misunderstandings, problems with communications equipment, travel delays, and plans that will later need to be revised or completely changed. It’s usually better not to make important decisions or to sign contracts or anything else if that is possible during these periods. Complications and problems are too easy to encounter, and often we don’t have all the information that we need. The best thing to do is to continue to collect this information throughout the period. How these periods will affect you personally depends on where it happens in your astrological chart(s). If you’d like to know, ask me.

There will be eclipses in February and then again in August of 2017. They occur in Aquarius, Leo, and Pisces. The Moon’s North Lunar Node enters Leo in May. Eclipses are intense and important events that often affect the masses. An eclipse will affect you personally if it hits one of your personal planets or points (within a two degree orb). Again, if you’d like to know if an eclipse will affect you personally, ask me. Most people will experience these eclipses as either a Full Moon or a New Moon.

Saturn will continue its transit through Sagittarius. It could influence the airline industry, higher education, the legal field, religion, outer space exploration, and anything foreign. This transit will affect you personally depending on where Saturn is transiting in your astrological chart(s) (its house placement and if it aspects any of your natal planets or points). If you’d like to know, ask me. At different times during the year, transiting Saturn will trine transiting Uranus (in Aries) and sextile Jupiter (in Libra). Those periods should be important and most likely beneficial.

Uranus, the planet of change and the unexpected, will continue to transit Aries in 2017. Transiting Uranus could affect the high technology industry, astrology/astrologers, civil rights issues, and other humanitarian interests. If you’d like to know how this transit of Uranus will affect you, ask me. The first part of the year, Uranus will (widely) square transiting Pluto (in Capricorn). There could be and probably will be more uprisings, human rights protests, and pushes for societal change. Pluto rules those who possess enormous power and wealth such as multinational corporations and big businesses as well as persons with great wealth. Therefore, I expect that the income disparity issue will continue to be an issue this year. In addition, transiting Uranus will square the USA’s natal Pluto (in Capricorn). Both planets symbolize change - Uranus is sudden and surprising (perhaps disruptive) change and Pluto is slow and transformative change. So, it appears that there will be big changes for the nation next year, and virtually everyone in the USA will be affected. Because of the square aspect, there will be very strong resistance to these changes.

We also have a Venus retrograde period in 2017. Relationship (romantic, platonic, familial, and/or business) issues are up for review during these periods. Venus is in retrograde motion from early March through mid April of 2017.

Jupiter will be providing more opportunities with regard to relationship matters, and especially romantic relationships. Other relationships benefit as well. However, there could be some issues to work out as transiting Jupiter will oppose transiting Uranus and will square transiting Pluto during various periods during the year. Transiting Jupiter will enter the sign of Scorpio the second week of October, and all things Scorpio (intimate/intense relationships, sex, partnership finances, etc.) will be favored from this benefic transit.

Neptune will continue its transit through its home sign of Pisces in 2017. This year, it will not be hampered or blocked by a square from Saturn, therefore spiritual and artistic matters will proceed more smoothly. In addition, we should be better able to differentiate between fantasy and reality (for better or worse as we could discover that inability has caused us some problems in 2016).

Miscellaneous Astrological Musings - December, 2016

Flight 837:

United flight 837 took off from San Francisco International Airport at 11:36 AM PST on November 28 bound for Tokyo. Shortly after takeoff, one of the 747’s four engines burst into flames. The plane circled the airport, dumped excess fuel into the ocean outside of Monterey (unfortunately) and landed back at SFO at 1:36 PM safely. There were no injuries. The astrological chart for takeoff at SFO shows transiting Mars on the Ascendant. Transiting Jupiter was also trining the Ascendant in this chart.

The Electoral College:

The Electoral College meets on December 19, 2016 to vote for the incoming president of the USA. There might be a bit more excitement and confusion this year. Transiting Mars is in opposition to President-Elect Trump’s natal Ascendant and progressed Sun on that day. In addition to that, transiting Mercury also turns stationary retrograde. It’s possible that they might not finish their business on that day as a result. Nevertheless, I don’t expect anything to really change much. It’s still extremely likely that President-Elect Trump will be sworn into office on January 20, 2017.

Uranus Direct:

Retrograding Uranus turns stationary direct on December 28. Look for some big surprises and events around that time. In addition to that, transiting Mars will activate the September 1, 2016 solar eclipse at the end of the year. Therefore, the end of the year should be more eventful than in years past. Be careful if you’re out and about on New Year’s Eve.

Frequent Flyer Winnings:

I finally won something. I almost never win anything in any game of chance. But, now I’ve won 25K frequent flyer miles.

On November 22 I received an email message from the airline that I usually fly when traveling. It seems that I had won a frequent flyer miles sweepstakes that I had entered earlier in the year. I had won 25K frequent flyer miles. On that day, the Sun (in Sagittarius - the sign that rules air travel) sextiled (60 degree angle) my natal Jupiter (the ruler of air travel). Jupiter was in a wide square to my natal Mercury (ruler of my ninth house of air travel). And, Venus was conjunct my natal Mercury. My progressed Venus is trining my natal Uranus, and Uranus rules my fifth house of gambling and lucky chances.

December 7, 2016 is the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack, which brought the United States into WWII.

In drawing up the astrological chart for the attack, we find the Ascendant on Capricorn and in opposition to Venus, Jupiter, and the Sun in the USA's natal chart. Asteroid Icarus is rising (and, conjunct the Ascendant). Astrologer Al H. Morrison describes the effects of this asteroid this way: "Abrupt triumph and downfall. Like running into a pothole the size of a delivery truck." Transiting Mars is on the IC (bottom of the chart) showing the bombing and the fires on the ground. The Sun is in the twelfth house of death and loss and opposed by transiting Jupiter. The loss of life was enormous. The Moon (the people) is conjunct transiting Pluto (death).