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Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: May 17 - 19, 2013

Need to shake things up in your love life? Venus sextile Uranus is here to help you! Normally a Venus Uranus aspect can bring a lot of sudden jolt for the love-life, and not always a good way. But the sex tile is a pleasant and gentle aspect, and will promise to take it easy with you while you explore new ground with it. Try not to worry too much about that Mercury Neptune square going on that he's bound to scramble your words and intents somewhat. What great love story doesn't involve some miscommunication somehow anyway?

FRIDAY: Moon in Leo is square Mars and then square the Sun in Taurus. That can make for a fair amount of tension in your relationships. Of course, if some tension is required, maybe this is a great day to make some changes. If peace of mind is what you're looking for, try tomorrow instead.

SATURDAY: Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter are in Gemini, and the Moon is in Virgo. This means that Mercury rules the pack. There are days when romance comes from kind words and little gestures... and sometimes the romance arrives as a result of planning, calculation, and perhaps a little cunning. Scheme away, young lovers, scheme away.

SUNDAY: Yesterday's plotting and planning will hopefully have left you in a position to enjoy today's emotional (and at times passionate) trines between the Moon and Mars, and (later in the day) between the Sun and Moon. Ever wonder if all those rumors about Taurus being sensuous are true? Find out now before the Sun leaves that Sign in a few days...

Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: May 10 - 12, 2013

This weekend finds the world coming down from the jolt of Thursday's solar eclipse. Fortunately the moon is in Gemini for most of the weekend, so hopefully some of Gemini's airy intellectualism may help you ride out any pinches or bruises life has handed you lately. Also: Venus has just entered Gemini, and spends this weekend square Neptune. Dreamy? Yes. Sharp judgment? Not so much. That could be your true love at the end of the bar, or it could just be the Jack Daniels talking.

FRIDAY: After spending a little while void in Taurus, the Moon enters Gemini and is conjunct Venus. If you're not looking for romance, it's still an excellent time for beautifying your physical and intellectual surroundings. Of course given the choice between romance and "beautifying your intellectual surroundings," I know which one I would choose...

SATURDAY: Moon conjunct Jupiter usually makes for a good time. When it's virtually on aspect did like it is this evening, the fun times could get out of hand. Grab onto those good times now before the Moon spent the day voyage tomorrow.

SUNDAY: Have big romantic ambitions? Sorry to disappoint you, but the moon in Gemini is void of course all day long. Of course, it's also Mother's Day, so maybe you shouldn't be chasing after a date today. Just this one day anyway.

The May 2013 Forecast (Now With Extra Bull!)

The month of May this year is noteworthy because it features not one but two eclipses. Normally, any old regular Full or New Moon would have its usual effects, but an eclipse is like a Full or New Moon on steroids. You can't help but feel the effects somehow, and quite often they make for significant change. And as with so many things in life, you can either get on board and make the changes you want to... or let things slide and hope that someone else's changes don't bulldoze you. And given that both eclipses feature Mars in Taurus, "bulldoze" may in fact be a good metaphor. Mars in Taurus isn't exactly known for its subtlety.

The New Moon eclipse on May 8th features Sun, Moon, Mercury and Mars all within a 5° stretch from each other. With all those planets more or less trine to Pluto at 11° Capricorn, you might think this was an opportunity to make some powerful changing your life, and you could be right about that. But in my experience, Trines are notoriously lazy without something to give them a porch. The pushing this case may from Uranus at 10° Aries, once more climbing towards the exact square that has made the last few years so very eventful for the world.

On the same day, Venus enters Gemini, and on the 15th Mercury joins it in that Sign. They are conjunct on the 25th, just in time for the next eclipse.

The Full Moon eclipse on May 25 has the Sun and Moon at 4° of Gemini and Sagittarius. With Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter all conjunct in Gemini as well, it is an excellent time for communications. A Mercury-Venus conjunction alone is usually good for finding the right words and ideas and communicating them clearly and harmoniously. And what will you be communicating? With the Sun and Moon both being squared by Neptune, you'd better make sure before you open your mouth or send that email. It might be a lovely time to write a love letter, but with Neptune involved make sure you send it to the right person.

Jupiter is still in Gemini, but is starting to pick up speed for its exit from that sign next month. Jupiter has been bopping around in Gemini for what seems like forever, but its passage through the last 10° of Gemini will be relatively swift. That should make for a lot of long-delayed change in legal matters, agreements, and partnerships.

Finally, on the 31st, Mars enters Gemini, which will be a tremendous relief for many. The Angry Bull has been a lot of work for many... so much so that even Agitated Twins will seem like a break in the battle.

Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: May 3 - 5, 2013

Haven't had enough fun lately? Well, you're likely to get your fill this weekend. At least if by "fill" we mean you hitting the buffet or something. Four planets in Taurus make for a lovely sensual time, but it also comes with the hazard of breaking your diet. Given that Mercury is opposite Saturn this weekend as well, you may not just be breaking your diet: you may be breaking the standards of civilized behavior: please watch your words and actions with loved ones. The Moon is in Pisces for virtually the entire weekend, so you're judgment may be just a teeny bit off.

FRIDAY: That lovely Moon in early Pisces spends the evening hanging out with Neptune, via a conjunction. This may not be the sharpest or most analytical combo possible, but hey: you want romance or common sense? That combo is trine Saturn, so there's a bit of a chance something more solid and real may form from that initial attraction.

SATURDAY: Moon square Jupiter earlier in the day might make for more impulsiveness than stability, but a bit of that can kick off a romantic evening, especially when you consider that the Moon will be sextile the Sun and then Venus towards the evening. So do something a little impulsive during the day and ask someone out. Then collect your reward after sunset.

SUNDAY: Oh Sunday, how vexing you can be sometimes. A day of rest should be an ideal time to pursue romance, but so often we just get lazy with it and let it lie there... especially on a day when the Moon is Void Of Course for a long stretch like it is today. By the time it hits Aries in the evening, impulses increase... but everyone's worried about getting to work on time the next day. The fools!

Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: April 12-14, 2013

Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: April 27-29, 2012

Odds are good that if you know your astrology, or even if you’ve just read this forecast, you’re used to a lot of apologies for what a drag Saturn is. You know the story: “sure it sucks, but it’s for your own good, it lends structure and order to your life and yadda yadda.” So what do you do on a weekend where Saturn just isn’t a player at all? Who do you blame your upsets on? Well… you DON’T. Just get out there and get a date while that Mercury-Venus sextile is in effect and it’s easier to talk someone into something.

FRIDAY: The only noteworthy Saturn action this weekend happens this evening, when Moon in Cancer gets its sensitive feelings bruised by the Saturn square. It may be a better evening for making plans than for an actual first date. Or at least, expect that first date to be a little more psychologically complex than anticipated.

SATURDAY: If you’ve needed to “blow off some steam” for a while now, the Moon in Leo is more than willing to play along. It spends the evening trine Uranus, and that’s a near-perfect excuse for a party, celebration, or general whoop-up. Find one and get involved, or call a friend and start your own.

SUNDAY: Later in the day, the Moon is both trine Mercury and square Jupiter. In other words, people want to talk, but they’re uncomfortable with some of their needs… or may make you uncomfortable with theirs. Get all that talking out of your system before the Moon goes void around 11 PM Eastern (8 PM Pacific), or else nothing may come of it.

Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: April 27-29, 2013

Coming down off of a Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse like we just had can be a little like coming down from a binge: there are all sorts of residual aches and pains, but hopefully you learned something from it -- or at least had a good time while it lasted. Sometimes the best way to shake that sort of thing off is to literally shake it.... as in "shake what yo mamma gave you" and get out and party/socialize/get down with your bad self. Or maybe in your case that just means a quiet trip to the museum or something. Come on already... the Moon is in Sagittarius and it's time to get out and do something!

FRIDAY: The Moon in early Sagittarius makes a square early in the day to Neptune, causing all sorts of emotional longings and uncertainties that are as hard to pin down as they are to actually solve. By the evening, the Moon trine Uranus isn't interested in finding solutions so much as just "busting loose." And face it... sometimes "busting loose" IS the solution.

SATURDAY: Moon in the later degrees of Sagittarius trine Mercury in Aries makes for a lot of talking. Talk, talk, talk. Talk about you problems and you'll find solutions. Talk about good times and you'll make something manifest. Talk someone into a new romance... and you may give EVERYONE something to talk about!

SUNDAY: Sometimes making things right within yourself (or within your relationship) just requires strength and perseverance. Sometimes you have to be brave, and sometimes you just have to be bulletproof. When Mars is opposite Saturn, things (including yourself) feel like they're ready to break. But with the Moon conjunct Pluto in supportive aspects to both Mars and Saturn, the only superhero you may need to get through this could be YOU.

Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: April 19-21, 2013

Taurus has such a reputation for being nice and cuddly once you get to know them, but perhaps this particular Taurus Season (or at least this weekend) may be better called "The Season Of The Charging Bull." Sun and Venus in Taurus make for lots of warm and fuzzy ideas about cuddling in front of fireplaces and eating fine meals with wine... but with Mars there too, the warmth could turn steamy... or someone could just get burned. Mars in Taurus has drives and needs like any other placement, but rarely has a sense of "moderate application of force." Don't be afraid to ask for what you want from life... but try not to take any hostages in order to get it, okay?

FRIDAY: For the first part of the day, the Moon Void in Leo doesn't do much to help out that warm and loving feeling that the activity in Taurus can provide. Later in the evening, Moon in Virgo amplifies the Taurean impulses. Plan for comfort food, comfort sex, or a comfort date (is there such a thing) in the evening and you'll be content.

SATURDAY: Before you build something new, something old usually needs to be torn down. It could a prevalent attitude in your relationship, it could be the relationship itself, or it could be your attitude towards love. With the Venus-Saturn opposition exact, it may be time to break out the sledgehammer.

SUNDAY: Ouch... last night may have hurt someone just a bit. Today: rest up, lick your wounds, and plan for better days for yourself (or maybe that special someone). Frankly, with the Moon Void in Virgo all day, tending to wounds and patching things up may be what this day is best for.

Roger Ebert: Turn Down The House Lights

I lost a friend recently. Not a friend I ever actually met -- but a friend nonetheless.

Roger Ebert (born June 18, 1942, time unknown, Urbana Illinois) was exactly the kind of guy I always wanted to hang out with. Geminis are a lot like that, in general: fun to talk to and hang out with, and always presenting new ideas and new spins on the old ones. Roger was like that. When he first became the film critic at the Chicago Sun-Times, it was virtually a throwaway job: written under a pen name by an anonymous staffer. Roger brought his love and knowledge of films to his column and elevated the form in the eyes of the public.

We shouldn't be too surprised that someone with Moon, Mars, and Pluto in Leo would have a connection to show business, even if that person isn't an actor. But despite not being a filmmaker or actor, he became a star anyway. He and fellow Chicago film critic Gene Siskel appeared on a local PBS station on a show which became the syndicated hit "At The Movies."

We also shouldn't be too surprised that a smart guy like Roger with Venus in Taurus also knew how to make a buck. And all that Leo made him quite generous. Shortly after "At The Movies" started to take off, he went on a date with the host of "AM Chicago." Romantically, it didn't go anywhere... but she followed his advice that she should change the title of the show and syndicate it. Her name was Oprah. Maybe you've heard of her, too.

His Gemini grasp of communications and technology didn't exactly hurt either. Roger was an early investor in Google.

Roger had his opinions, that he always defended thoughtfully. He could show you frame by frame why "Citizen Kane" is brilliant... but he was also one of the few major critics who didn't like "Blue Velvet," and he could defend that too. And despite his gigantic Gemini database of fine film knowledge, if he loved a film just because he loved it, he didn't care about its pedigree or snob appeal. Ever heard of that 1970s classic "Infra-Man"? Of it, Roger said:

"Within the first four minutes of 'Infra-Man,' (a) a giant flying lizard attacks a school bus, (b) the Earth cracks open, (c) Hong Kong is destroyed by flames, (d) mountains disintegrate to reveal the forms of reptilian monsters with blinking yellow eyes, (e) the Professor announces that a twenty-million-year-old woman is unleashing the hibernating monsters upon civilization, (f) the Science Headquarters is shaken by a second quake, (g) the Mutants awake, and (h) the Professor, obviously shaken, informs a secret meeting of world leaders, 'This situation is so bad that it is the worst that ever has been!' "

He loved every frame, and I'll bet you want to see it now too.

I admired Roger Ebert. I loved his work. He was, by all accounts, an exceptional kind and decent person as well. But what qualifies him as a "friend" to me? I think it's because, all along, everything he wrote and said added up to one thing that I don't ever think he ever outright put into words.

One way or another, we are.... all of us... sitting in the dark, looking up at the light, and trying to follow along with the storyline we're being shown.

And now, if you don't mind... it's time for me to make some popcorn and watch Infra-man again.

Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: April 5-7, 2013

"Spring" implies not only a season, but a bouncy, twisted piece of metal. Many of you, because of bad relationships or bad voices in your head, have not had a happy and fulfilling love life. But "spring" in the seasonal sense implies new life, and in the metal sense, it implies an ability to bounce back. Either way, a weekend with a Venus-Mars conjunction in full effect may exactly be the kind of renewal -- or bounce -- that you need. Put a little Spring into your step!

FRIDAY: All the energy and impulsiveness going around ought to be good for something, and it will be... just maybe not today. With the Moon being Void Of Course pretty much all day in Aquarius, try to have some fun with your friends or favorite activities... but don't expect anything new to really take root.

SATURDAY: The Moon in Pisces is within conjunction range of Neptune today, and that makes for some wonderfully soft and sensitive moments. That makes a Nice change of pace from all that Ram Activity going on in the sky. Add a touch of sensitivity to your personal impulses and you're more likely to get positive results.

SUNDAY: If you find yourself working on a Sunday you're probably either self-employed and/or a wage slave and/or just too hard-working for your own good... but this Sunday you should get things done. If what you're working on is your love life, the same thing applies: make the effort and you'll get (at least some of) the results you needed.

Jealousy

Almost every relationship I have seen (including the "Good Ones") have had to deal with jealousy at some point. The truth is that no matter how confident we feel about ourselves or our partner, most of us are still human. (If you are not human but reading this, please write to me, my mother will be sooo happy that she is right about you - plus the rest of us will all feel better about all the money she has invested into tin foil hats!)

Being human means the occasional moment of insecurity. If I am attracted to my partner, it is likely that others will find him attractive as well. After all, why would I want a guy no one else would ever want? For the most part I am secure that he will do nothing more than be flattered by the attention of another woman. Honestly? I like that he gets a little boost to his self esteem. We all need that occasionally.

However, every once in while, I hit the perfect storm of hormones, weight gain and either acne or intoxication that pushes me over the edge into "totally paranoid nut job." Suddenly, I find myself worried that he is going to look for attention else where or is enjoying her attention just a little too much and BAM! NO ONE IS HAVING A GOOD TIME!!!!

So how do you avoid fits of jealousy? How can you make your partner feel secure in your relationship so that the attentions of the outside world don't become a problem? It is actually not that hard.

Use your words.

Yep, people need to hear how you feel about them. I know it seems like we should all just "know" how our lover feels about us -- but we should all just floss after every meal, too. If it was that easy your dentist would be driving my 1999 Honda. If saying how you feel is hard for you, try texting it or leaving a note. My Man and I handle this one by sending random texts or leaving notes for each other that say " Hey, Have I told you today that I think you are AMAZING?!" They are fun to get and great to receive! Plus: it pretty much guarantees him sex, which might be because we are new... but later down the line it might get me a foot rub so its all good.

Do nice stuff.

My Boyfriend is extremely tidy -- Virgo to the core. I am not.

However, because I know how important having his space be tidy is to him, I always make the bed, even though I never make mine at home. I also put stuff in the dishwasher instead of leaving it on the sink. I know this seems uptight (it totally is) but it matters to him and doing small things to make your partner happy makes them feel respected and loved. People who feel respected and loved don't spend a lot of time worrying that they are going to be cheated on.

He, conversely, knows that I am not a morning person. It doesn't matter if I go to bed really early, I am still not going to wake up chatty. Ain't gonna happen. That said, on the mornings he doesn't rush off to work before I have stopped snoring, he wakes me up with a cup of coffee (at a pre-designated time) and then waits patiently while I un-grumpy and sometimes even makes me bacon. It's super sweet... and it's the reason I am willing to sleep at his perfectly uptight house.

Spend time together.

I am busy. I run two businesses, have a father who is in a skilled nursing facility and a I do a radio show once a week. That means my time is pretty well accounted for. However, in order for a relationship to work, time needs to be dedicated to it. Therefore we have committed to spending Saturday evening and Sundays together, every week. Sometimes we add more time together but the point is that we have mandatory time scheduled, so that we don't feel like being together isn't a priority. No, that doesn't mean I can't trade him for another night if there is a "Girl's Night Out" planned, or if a friend has a personal emergency. It means that I consult with him first before I commit to another event to make sure he didn't have something planned for that night. It's a whole "Respectful Relationship" thing. (Look for that title on my book!)

Cuddle.

It turns out that affection is a great way to make your partner feel like you care about them. It really can be as simple as your hand on her back as you are walking along. I feel completely adored when my Man cuddles me up in the middle of the night, not because he is trying to get some (wake me for sex and die) but because he just likes to snuggle. I make a point of putting a hand on his shoulder when he is driving or holding his hand when we walking together. Plus: I love his shiny bald head and so I spend a lot of time kissing the back of it. I understand this might not be a natural inclination for you but please understand that for a LOT of people physical affection is a HUGE indicator of overall affection. If you are with one of those people and are keeping your hands and lips to yourself except when you are having sex you are going to have a huge problem!

Give a Little.

...To get a little. I am not a "gifts person." Don't get me wrong: I like surprises and I certainly can come up with a list of things I need at Christmas or my Birthday Month (June). Hey... it's not my fault you haven't made a whole month out of your birthday. Not everyone is as creative as I am. But as a rule, gifts don't make me feel loved. They make me feel happy but not valued.

The last man I dated was a huge gift giver. He was ALWAYS buying me stuff (and he had great taste) so it's not like I was complaining. I still owe half my wardrobe to him. However, I am not a gift giver because I am busy... and he was a shopper and never actually needed anything. And, frankly, I prefer time together as a way of celebrating an event. So needless to say he was always mad at me. He was also passive aggressive as hell and couldn't ever tell me what he was ACTUALLY mad about so we both just suffered. Okay, really: he suffered more because I can always find something better to do than sit around feeling like someone is mad at me, but you get my point. If the person you are with are a gifts person, throw down with a trinket. It doesn't need to be diamonds and pearls. A single rose or a few golf balls will do. It really doesn't have to be expensive it just has to be thoughtful and clearly intended for them alone. What kind of cookie does he like? $1.99 iTunes song because it made you think of her will win you all kinds of points.

So, there you have it. If you are doing all of the above and the one you adore is still spending a little too much time trying to find out where you are, what you are doing, who you are with and other innocuous details of your daily routine... then you might want to consider a restraining order.

Happy Hunting!

Cheers,

Hilary

The April 2013 Forecast: April Fuels

You can look up the origins of April Fool's Day all you want -- they aren't true. The real origin of April Fool's Day is that one day, a long time ago, someone (probably a Capricorn) did something to hold an Aries back from what he wanted, and the Aries was filled with rage -- until that probably-Capricorn shouted "It's a joke! There's a whole holiday for that sort of thing!" Fortunately, the Aries bought that, the probably-Capricorn survived with minor injuries, and April First has been an occasion for tomfoolery ever since. This April sees a lot of planetary fuel being poured on Aries, with only Pluto in Capricorn to hold it back. So, after last month's confusion, it's full speed ahead -- with only a slight warning from that CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE label. So first and foremost: no foolin' around with the emotions of others, either on the First or any other day this month.

Mars rules Aries, and it rules action, and the two are together until the Sun enters Taurus on the 19th, and Mars joins it the next day. Whatever happens in your life is likely to have an extra added bang, for better or worse.

The New Moon on the 10th brings more than the usual amount of Aries with it... Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars are all conjunct and amplified. Personal communications become more urgent and heartfelt... which can be a good thing, until you realize that Mercury isn't aspected in this New Moon chart at all. Sure, "heartfelt" is great, but you or someone close to you might do well to dial it back a little. In general, Fire Sign types will probably have a good time, and those with prominent placements in Cancer and/or Capricorn close to the 20 degree mark should brace for impact in whatever departments of their lives those placements rule. Whatever department of your life is getting more emotional, it's likely just going to get more that way after Venus enters Taurus on the 15th.

After Mars enters Taurus on the 20th, all the old impulses to get things done are still there, of course -- they've just taken on a more moody and personal tone. Mars in Taurus energy can be incredibly useful for shoring up your personal emotional defenses, but comes with the risk of provoking others, who are floating in their own Moodiness Stew. Stick to your goals, but add a dash of discretion.

The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 25th is also a lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipses used to be referred to as "blood on the Moon," and with Mars conjunct the Sun during this eclipse, a little blood imagery may be called for. Not the "bloody rampage" kind of imagery though... more like the "get your blood pumping" kind. The Sun/Moon/Mars pile is well aspected by Neptune. This means that whatever obstacles you've faced lately, you've got an excellent chance to overcome them... and for once, faith in Your Higher Power (or however you feel about these things) can be of practical use. If you have major placements in the first ten degrees of the Fixed Signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), brace for impact and pray for the best, and with a little luck and skill you'll come out ahead.

ARIES: 1) Who am I and 2) what am I doing here? Honestly: you already know who you are... you're just buying into everyone else's preconceptions of you. And what "you're doing here" is, frankly, whatever the hell you want. Focus on 1)... and 2) will take care of itself. Yeah, I know, you don't usually let anyone else do the driving... but it happens.

TAURUS: Happy Birthday! We would have gotten you something, but frankly, we didn't know what you wanted. That's probably because this month you don't quite know that either. That's okay: it's better to do the right thing late than do the wrong thing on schedule. Apply that reasoning to yourself this month.

GEMINI: You don't normally be accused of being a "worry-wart," what with that constant bright-and-shiny thing you've got going on. There's a lot of social and personal activity this month, which should help keep you even more distracted from your pressing issues... which become more acute mid-month. Maybe you should talk to someone about that.

CANCER: When things turn into a whirlwind of work, it can be easy to get exasperated at the state of change and the potential for profit... and peril. Hang on tight, exploit the openings, and you can make real gains. Give in to fear and uncertainty at all the activity though, and you'll miss out.

LEO: Go ahead: do your affirmations and do your visualizations. Life really IS what you make of it! You really DO create your own reality! Just keep in mind you can't REALLY use positive affirmations to pay off your credit card bill, but that plus some old fashioned common sense will get you there.

VIRGO: Ever play along at home with a murder mystery you're watching on TV? This month is kind of like that, except that instead of a murder , the mystery is "how can I get more satisfaction out of the other people in my life?" You don't need to spray Luminol around for clues... just spray a little charm around.

LIBRA: Sure, we all love a little attention now and again, and you should be getting plenty of it this month: both for better and for worse. Resist the urge to automatically agree with everyone who smile while delivering their opinions of you, and don't assume that anyone with a criticism has suddenly become an enemy.

SCORPIO: With Saturn in your Sign and Pluto'/s assistance for the last while, life has been a grind -- but it's been a grind with real potential. This is the month where a lot of forces come together in your daily routines to make for some changes. Make those changes with the small things, and the larger results will be excellent. Let your attention lapse, and things could just get messy.

SAGITTARIUS: Ever gone to one of those "networking parties" where everyone pretends to be interested in everyone else, but it's just an excuse to exchange business cards and make a buck? Your love life and social situations could be like that this month. use a little discretion before you cut any deals with anyone... financially or emotionally.

CAPRICORN: Your behavior is atrocious! Go to your room! By "behavior," of course, I mean "that way you've been scrambling lately to get everything you want out of life." And by "go to your room," I mean "find your center and focus on what's really most important, then focus your energies on that instead of taking the shotgun approach."

AQUARIUS: Cynics used to pick on hippies (and still do) for having the attitude that if we all just held hands and agreed to be nice, we could solve all the world's problems. However, a little intelligent communication could, in fact, make everything better between people. Choose your words, speak up firmly but kindly, and you might prove the cynics wrong this month.

PISCES: They say that chefs cover their mistakes with sauce, and surgeons cover their mistakes with dirt. For Pisces, the question is usually something like "how can I cover for the flaws in myself and others in this uncaring world?" HINT: You cannot cover these flaws with spending money or material efforts, at least not this month...

Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: March 29-31, 2013

Older, more polite astrology texts will tell you that a Venus-Mars conjunction in Aries in the birth chart makes for a "strong social drive." That's largely because, way back when, there was no proper turn for "horndog." let's be honest here: with the conjunction happening this weekend, and the Moon passing through Scorpio and Sagittarius, there's a lot of potential for, um, purely physical activity in your love live. For those of you who are easily offended by such talk... well, I guess there's always a nice, passionate, romantic round of mini-golf or something.

FRIDAY: Make your plans for the weekend early, and plan to have a good time with someone... but mostly, plan ahead. The Moon in Scorpio today bounces off of Saturn and trines Mercury early in the day, but then goes Void at 11:28 PM Eastern (8:28 PM Pacific) and stays that way for too damned long. Sop, given all the smoldering potential this weekend has, you wouldn't want to miss out, would you?

SATURDAY: Smoldering passion and whatnot is all fine and well (especially the "whatnot" if you have a talent for that sort of thing), but putting the circumstances together to make it all work is another thing entirely. Everyone else (it may seem) is out having fun this evening, but most of them won't realize that the Moon has been Void Of Course pretty much all day, and won't enter Sagittarius until late. Plan ahead and succeed. Fail to plan ahead and just have some stranger spill a drink on you.

SUNDAY: Whoa, Sunday already? You can't blame Moon in Sagittarius for being a bit pouty that it missed out on the fun. Then again, if Sunday daytime dating is your style, that Moon in Sag will be trine everything in Aries today, and (despite the hangover) the mood should be light, bouncy, and playful. Have fun with your day, and plan as little as possible. Unexpected fun could be on the menu!

The March 2013 Forecast: Attack Of The Killer Bunnies

The transition from Sun in Pisces to Sun in Aries isn't just about "Spring Fever" (because, for one thing, for half the planet it's "Autumn Fever"). It's about going by instinct, feeling, and faith (Pisces) and then loading all that positive spiritual stuff into a shotgun and taking action (Aries). Imagine a group of fluffy bunny rabbits living at a children's petting zoo: they're well fed, their needs are all being met, and they get love and affection all day long. Then imagine someone left something unlocked one night, and the next day all the headlines involve a drunken crime spree where a stolen carload of rabbits goes on the rampage, shutting down nightclubs, robbing people at drunken gunpoint, and abducting a couple of hookers before finally being mowed down in a hail of SWAT fire.

Yeah. Going from Pisces to Aries is a bit like that.

The New Moon on the 11th gives us a fairly smooth and easy time to put our plans for the next month into action. An almost-exact sextile between Saturn and Pluto makes for a stable base to stand on while you blast away at any obstacles, and Mercury, Venus and Mars in Pisces should give you the ideals, the charm, and the ambition to make things happen for yourself that may have been delayed or frustrated before. The biggest possible spoiler in the lot is Mercury square Jupiter, so: make sure you've thought out your goals (and the path to them) before you take action. You may know where you want to go, but you may be tempted to head there with the wrong map.

This Month's Full Moon on the 27th -- the natural release point for things that have been building since the last New Moon -- is charged with dynamic possibilities. Four planets are conjunct in Aries and opposed by Moon in Libra, bringing a sense of urgency to personal relationships. Pluto is square the entire lot, making that urgency even more demanding. If you're going out that night, be warned: it's a recipe for a big bar brawl. The effects on your personal life may be a little bar-brawl-ish as well. Express yourself with caution, and don't over-react when those close to you don't.

Finally: Mercury is no longer retrograde on the 17th. It's now safe for you to make new contacts, finalize new agreements, and write love letters. Or, at least, if things go wrong with any of those, you'll have to blame something other than Mercury retrograde.

ARIES: it's the time of year where everyone is puzzling over what to do for your birthday. Make it easy for them: rip a hole in everything that's held you back, and then everyone can simply accessorize with The New You. Or if they can't get the hang of that, they can just get the heck out of your way. Either way, you win.

TAURUS: Don't be afraid of that midnight thumping coming out of the attic... it's just your own fears and worries trying to escape. Keep ignoring them while you can, and know that it can't last: the next two months will see some major restructuring for you, and those Things In The Attic will be evicted eventually. In the meantime, keep calm and carry on as usual.

GEMINI: Ever wonder what people are saying about you behind your back? Despite your concerns, it's probably mostly good things. The only way to be sure, though, is to be around those people 24/7. You can't do that, but this month you'll be circulating in one form or another a lot more. That should resolve your concerns.

CANCER: Fretting over your resources -- money, usually -- can be second nature to Cancer. Good thing you're a hard-working little crabby thing who has made real efforts to make the pay more closely match your work load, either literally or figuratively (when it comes to your relationships). This month, you'll reap some of the rewards of all that steadfast effort.

LEO: There is ample energy to get things done this month, but you may feel a bit like you're stepping on the gas and the brake pedal at the same time, while constantly cranking the wheel to the left. With a little planning and careful target selection, you can stop doing doughnuts in the parking lot this month and actually get somewhere with your goals.

VIRGO: What is best in life? Is it to have all the details well organized? is it being praised for efficient work? Hell no! What's best in life is "getting what you want and having a good time while getting it." Focus on the things that make you happy, and take care of yourself, and the other details may well fall into place with surprisingly less effort than you anticipated.

LIBRA: We all appreciate all that nice work you put into making things comfortable for us, Libra. And you're so sweet about it! That, of course, is the real reason we've been dumping on you and pushing you around the last few months. Now... are you going to keep taking it, or are you going to make a stand for what you really need from us?

SCORPIO: Hey, nice to see you back from vacation! wait... you weren't actually on vacation? We didn't see much of you the last month or so. You weren't hiding in your basement planning how to make your world a better place, were you? A shame: if you had, you could probably pull it off this month. As it is, the momentum is yours. make it work for you!

SAGITTARIUS: Are we having fun yet? Sagittarius can be a misleading sign to others, simply because that "good times" vibe you've got makes some people assume you aren't taking things seriously. With so much activity in your 5th House this month, though... if you put effort into it, you'll find ways to make more money enjoying what you do, and ways to enjoy making more money. Win!

CAPRICORN: Being pulled in several directions at once is usually a good way to get yourself shredded. However, if you work with those opposing forces you could be stretched thin but still be a larger, better person for it. Remember this and stay calm throughout the second half of this month when things are going nuts. You can handle it.

AQUARIUS: You have A Voice! You have A Unique Vision! yes, we get it Aquarius... now put the megaphone down. You've got lots of new ideas and fresh approaches coming to you this month, and "doing" will get you further than "shouting." Practical application of those notions will come a little more easily to you this month.

PISCES: Sometimes we feed that sense of emptiness life gives us with too much junk food. Sometimes we fill it with drugs or alcohol or religion or Facebook. The truth is, though, there's only one solution for what you're facing recently: more money. Go out and get some, especially later in the month.

Understanding your Venus, Part Two

Understanding Venus and what she represents can help in finding “true love” or, some “mischief over the weekend.” When Cupid fires his little arrows he often sits back and has a belly laugh at the confusion of his targets. Everyone is different, but “for every pot there’s a lid,” so allow Venus to bring you the man or woman of your dreams for ‘she’ knows what she’s doing -- even if you’re pulling your hair out by the roots trying to figure out what you see in him or her! Venus won’t retrograde until December 2013 so let’s make this year a year for finding Mr or Ms Right. Let’s have a look at what Venus might bring you as she transits the houses in 2013...

VENUS IN FIRST HOUSE: The nicer things in life will appeal; those things of luxury and expense that provide a soft underbelly to one's existence. Be careful you don't judge people, though, as if they were objects of fine art...

VENUS IN SECOND HOUSE: You’ll be fond of creature comforts and material wellbeing. Sometimes your love for these completely takes over, and you forget about the other side of your nature, the one that warms to romance...

VENUS IN THIRD HOUSE: Strangeness can disorientate and disturb you for you need an environment which gives you security and familiarity yet there’s a yearning for variety. Experiment with anything that sparks your vivid imagination...

VENUS IN FOURTH HOUSE: You’ll be private with your feelings, hiding them from the light of day for fear of exposing them to public criticism- this is all good, but also allow them some regenerative and fresh air as well...

VENUS IN FIFTH HOUSE: Infatuation is thekeywordwhen Venus enters your 5th.We’re not talking about literally flitting from one infatuation to another but who knows – love at first sight is a possibility...

VENUS IN SIXTH HOUSE: Hiding your affections in public - 'hiding your light under a bushel' are all likely now. Reassurance is the keyword for this transit.

VENUS IN SEVENTH HOUSE: Seeking to catch a reflection of yourself in the mirror held up by your partner – for through a ‘partner’ you discover your thoughts and feelings...

VENUS IN EIGHTH HOUSE: Relationships for the sake of being involved is what you’ll encounter now along with 'politics' of human interaction. Tread softly...

VENUS IN NINTH HOUSE: When things seem far, far away, they’ll hold a greater attraction for you, a love of long distance travel. When this is translated into a love of the spirit – implying long distance inner travel – go for it...

VENUS IN TENTH HOUSE: The desire to achieve is prominent now particularly those worldly things of wealth and status. Everybody likes to attain some degree of authority in his or her lives, this is the best time to reach out and seek attention - we’re not talking snobbery but the desire to achieve...

VENUS IN ELEVENTH HOUSE: Social activities figure in the scheme of things with an active and varied social calendar is what you need – where you are a contributor to society...

VENUS IN TWELFTH HOUSE: Appreciation for things occult and esoteric, 'the stuff of which dreams are made on'. A secret love affair with someone bizarre and outlandish or, one being found out!

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Astrology Dating's Weekend Romance Forecast: March 22-24, 2013

Happy Aries Season, everyone! For many, all that sexy sweet lounging-around that goes with Pisces was too much of a good thing. This weekend, four planets in Aries are amped up and ready to make something happen. If you rise to the challenge, you'll probably overcome it. If you're waiting for the other party to make that first move... they may or may not, but leave yourself in harm's way long enough, someone else very well might. Let 'er rip!

FRIDAY: Woo hoo! Moon in Leo loves a good time, and when it's trine to Venus, The Sun, Uranus and Mars all in the course of one day (plus a sextile to Jupiter), those good times will roll... with or without you. Make sure you get your ticket on time and get on board, because not only is a good time more or less guaranteed, it's a lot better than tomorrow, because...

SATURDAY: ...because all day long Saturday the Moon is Void Of Course. Sure, there's still plenty of fun to be had with friends, loved ones, and selected strangers. But if you want to start something new, today could prove to be a fun-loving, high-octane, go-nowhere kind of day. Still, if a friend or a special someone wants to celebrate something, play along. And if they don't, convince them anyway.

SUNDAY: Moon in Virgo is a welcome relief from the bleary-eyed, hung over action that the last two days has inspired (literally or figuratively). Let's not worry too much that the Moon is opposite Neptune (clouding your judgement and making for hard-to-pin-down longings) and then opposite Mercury (clouding your words and thoughts). A day of rest could be called for, and if you played your cards right Friday and Saturday, you may have someone to help you loaf.