Moonscopes - Weekly Horoscopes from the Lunar Point of View

Welcome to Moonscopes, featuring weekly horoscopes from the lunar point of view. The Moon travels through each astrological sign in about two and one-half days. Therefore, no matter what your sun sign is, we all experience the rhythms of the Moon on a regular basis. The Moon's travel timespan makes it the most logical planet on which to base a daily horoscope.

This Week's Moonscopes Forecast

For the week of August 29 to September 4
(Missed last week's forecast? Here it is.)

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: the Moon is in Taurus
Although the early part of Sunday morning has the Moon in a *v/c (void-of-course) position, it quickly moves into the sign Taurus and is no longer in this category. The majority of the day, as well as the first two days of this week, are under the influence of the slower-paced energy of Taurus and as such suggest a calm, moderate approach to activities.

Wednesday, Thursday: the Moon is in Gemini
While some communication scenarios will get mixed up or become confusing because of the current Mercury retrograde, Moon in Gemini is still a good time to contact people and enjoy some interpersonal relating. Reading and studying are two more activities that fall under the rulership of this astrological sign (rulership means that the sign is in charge of or connected with those things).

Friday, Saturday: the Moon is in Cancer
Home, family, good food and good cheer are on the agenda for this weekend. There are a number of planets and asteroids in aspects (connections or relationships) to the Moon, which means that there is a lot of astrological energy in the atmosphere and that there is a lot going on. The only fly in the ointment, as they say, is Mercury retrograde which could pose little annoying situations to deal with. This applies more to Friday than it does to Saturday. Just keep some extra patience tucked away in your pocket and things will work out fine.

Check your astrology chart to find which house (section of your chart) has the current Moon sign on the cusp (the beginning edge) & apply Forecast information to that area of your life as well.
For example, the Moon is in Leo and one of the suggestions is to entertain - however Leo is located in the 12th house of your chart, which is an inward energy place...then have a small, quiet gathering. By contrast, if Leo is located in the 1st house of your chart, an outward energy place...have a party! Don't have an astrology chart? Click here .

It is interesting to note when the current Moon is in the same sign as your birth Moon and to see how the flavor of that day carries through the next 30 days.

Current Planet Positions:
Sun - Virgo, until Sept. 23
Mercury - Virgo, until Oct. 4
(**retrograde Aug. 20 - Sept. 12)
Venus - Libra, until Sept. 9
Mars - Libra, until Sept. 15
Jupiter - Pisces, until Jan. 23, 2011
(Aries, June 6 - Sept. 8)
Saturn - Libra, until Oct. 6, 2012
Uranus - Pisces, until Mar. 12, 2011
Neptune - Aquarius, until Feb. 4, 2012
Pluto - Capricorn, until Nov. 20, 2024

Current Asteroid Positions:
Ceres - Sagittarius, until Oct. 9
Pallas - Scorpio, until Oct. 8
Juno - Leo, until Oct. 4
Vesta - Libra, until Oct. 9
Chiron - Aquarius, until Feb. 18, 2011

Current Asteroid Transits:
Ceres - Envelope and support an expanded world view.
Pallas - The focus is detachment & when, how, or where to use it.
Juno - Kindle or rekindle the fires of romance.
Vesta - Devotion in personal relationships is highlighted.
Chiron - Regeneration comes in unusual forms.

Note: Timeframes for Moon signs, void-of-course periods, and current planet & asteroid positions are noted for Eastern time zone (USA). Please adjust according to your own location. Times are not given if the void-of-course Moon occurs for a very short period or if it occurs during the night (based on same Eastern time zone).

* v/c = Void-of-Course - When the Moon is void-of-course, spend time working on projects already in progress, creative endeavors, or self-improvement. Void-of-course simply means that no planets are aspecting the Moon as it gets ready to change signs. It's best not to start new projects, sign important agreements, or go shopping when the Moon is void-of-course because the result will probably be unsatisfactory in some way.

** Mercury Retrograde - the speed of the planet slows down considerably. Communications, paperwork, electronics, and traffic can become very mixed-up or delayed during this time. A situation will be in the process of changing, so wait until Mercury is direct to finalize anything. In general, maintain a slower, more cautious pace in daily affairs. Always allow at least two days before (to slow down) and after (to resume regular activities) a Mercury retrograde period. Read More about Mercury Retrograde here

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