2014 - Year of the Horse

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February 2014 Horoscopes

Aries

21st March – 20th April

Matters of the heart are important this month, but career and long-term commitments have also got your attention because change is underway and your only job is to trust the process and allow changes to work for you and through you. This is hardest around the 11^th, when it feels difficult to see and sense support for your hopes and dreams from usual sources, so look for alternative routes, while not forgetting to look within (especially around 26^th). Also a full moon on the 14^th is a big symbol of love and of acknowledging love and romance. Friends or your links to groups figure highly in this somehow.

Taurus

21st April – 21st May

A recent turnaround or turning point in how you see certain situations has increased your level of faith and belief that what matters will happen for you. You are looking forward with increased optimism because most importantly, you have your own approval and support, which is the magic ingredient for any successful progress and development. It’s a month for love and romance too; a full moon on Valentine’s Day is about comfort zones, so those looking for love might want to play it safe, while those wanting continued connections find home and hearth a real romantic scene setter.

Gemini

22nd May – 21st June

From 6^th to 28^th your ruler Mercury is retrograde (appearing to move backwards), so faces or places from the past might become relevant again, especially concerning career, status or long-term plans. There’s also a connection to travel or education after midmonth; perhaps a return to study will benefit career, or travel is important in the equation somehow. Whatever it is, don’t let doubts get the better of you around 11^th and 19^th; instead make the most of the particularly loved up Valentine’s day, especially relative to yourself as this is the time to recognise and appreciate exactly what your keen clear perspective on all things can give you right now.

Cancer

22nd June – 22nd July

Your new sense of balance and centeredness might be tested around the 11^th when powerful dynamics in situations peak and come to a head. Calm and comfortable is what balance feels like, so practice that to stay there. Midmonth opportunity knocks; a bright and shiny full moon sheds light on new resources in the form of spaces and places to move forward towards (love-life is linking to this too), but perhaps timing needs to be trusted on all this for now, as there’s preparation necessary before the ‘real’ movement happens. In other words, simple awareness of new opportunities is another step towards fulfilment of new opportunities. 

Leo

23rd July – 23rd August

This is a fabulous month for love and romance, and it all revolves around a heart shaped full moon in your sign on the 14^th. But while you’re at the centre of all the action (just where you like to be), you might be too busy midmonth to fully appreciate it,  as Valentine’s looks packed with variety and change in lots of areas of your life (just how you like it to be, mind you). So the beginning and end of February is probably where you’ll have more time for romance, but enjoy the extra effort and energy required as it is opening new doors of opportunity all the time.

Virgo

24th August – 22nd September

From the 6^th your ruler Mercury retrogrades (appears to move backwards) in your relationship chart; indicating an important change of mind or perspective regarding key relationships and agreements, as well as a reconnection with people or places from the past. From the 13^th, old problems are reviewed with new eyes, and you’re in solution seeking mode, with great success. You are full of drive and direction midmonth, but don’t let anyone knock your confidence around the 19^th. Friends and fun are inseparable during the final week; it’s a time of unexpected pleasures and unpredictable developments.

Libra

23rd September – 23rd October

Recently a turning point has been reached that has allowed you to move forward with plans, especially those relating to home and family situations. While that builds momentum, there are a few reminders this month about finding a balance between peace-keeping and being fair on yourself. Harmonious and smooth relationships with others are important to you, but February is about keeping things right with yourself first and then others. Often it takes just that before any kind of harmony is reached with others. In other words you can’t be fair on others if you aren’t being fair on yourself.

Scorpio

24th October – 22nd November

For months you’ve been gradually releasing situations that no longer serve you. February begins with an important turning point regarding this, in that you’re no longer feeling loss is inevitable, and instead that there’s more to gain from the releasing. And while there might be a temporary feeling of restriction at times this month, especially regarding finances or resources, the keyword is temporary, which you know is the truth, and which makes the gains feel sweeter when they come; and they are coming. Restrictions are more noticeable around the 11^th, while glimpses of freedom (unpredictable at first) begin to show with more intensity around the 26^th.

 

Sagittarius

23rd November – 21st December

Recently it maybe felt like you were heading for the point of no return in certain situations, perhaps because there was an issue of self-worth or self-respect at stake. But as February begins there’s the definite sense of a turning point having happened in this. Certain relationships might not feel like that at times, but they benefit from communication, especially from the 13^th, when going over old ground or revisiting the past is important. After midmonth and especially during the final week it’s hard not to act on impulse, so try to decide if it’s creative individuality or just reactive rebellion that is behind it first.

Capricorn

22nd December – 20th January

At first, February might feel like it’s one step forward and two back, especially around the 11^th when a build of tension in situations might make you react instead of respond and then maybe regret it. But given that just now there are some heavy dynamics in many situations, being kind to your own mistakes or misjudgements might be all you can do sometimes. The full moon on the 14^th speaks of strength and focus in work and career, as well as in any long-term plans and ambitions, while relationships, especially family bonds are in the spotlight during the final week perhaps with sudden announcements or unexpected development

 

Aquarius

21st January – 18th February

There’s a relationship themed full moon on the 14^th. Love, appreciation and respect are what it’s all about; which means recognising and acknowledging what you love, appreciate and respect in others, while being open to ( feeling deserving of) receiving that from everyone who matters to you. Events around the 11^th might make you wonder if that is possible, as pressure and stress seem to be an unavoidable component of many situations right now, but keep the faith. During the final week in particular, bottled up energy can release suddenly and unexpectedly, so don’t bottle up what you don’t want lose control over.

Pisces

19th February – 20th March

While the ways that developments happen in your life right now aren’t always the ways you would choose, there’s no denying that progress is occurring. It might be sudden, unexpected, a tad pressurised, and a rather intense process, but things are developing; noticeably around the 11^th, and also during the final week of Feb (especially 26^th). From the 18^th, the sun is in your sign, which means sunny vibes to warm your heart (very warm and fuzzy around 14^th and 23^rd), as well as creative surges and inspired light bulb moments (around 28^th).

 

Full Moon in Cancer 16th January 2014

This is the latest post from my Facebook page, Bond With The Moon.

The first full moon of 2014 is at 04.52am, UK time, on Thursday 16th January. It's the annual full moon in Cancer, a sign that links to home and hearth, parenting, children, comfort zones, safe spaces to grow, and safe places to dwell.

Over the next few days, while the moon looks full in the sky, moodiness, neediness or restlessness might be amplified (as well as full moon insomnia) because moon in Cancer especially amplifies emotion, and therefore doubts and fears, around unmet needs or lack of fulfilment.

Be kind to yourself (and others) regarding your hunger for 'more' from life, whatever it might be. Soothe inner doubts and fears of never receiving more or better, as that's just insecurity talking. Instead, talk yourself into comfort and peace of mind regarding what is left to do or receive, or what you don't know how to do or receive.
Allow yourself to feel all feelings; to accommodate and accept them, to be compassionate about your own discomforts, rather than feeding them to silence them with habits such as comfort eating/drinking/shopping etc.

Moon in Cancer is a sensitive, deeply emotional and connecting time; it symbolises both your inner child and inner parent and how the call is to recognise and be both to yourself. Nurture, nourish, shelter, repeat.

New Moon In Capricorn on New Years Day 2014

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January 2014 Horoscopes!

Happy New Year... wishing everyone a kind and loving 2014, :)

Aries
21st March - 20th April
Long-term plans and ambitions have got your attention right from the start, inspired by a transformational new moon on New Year's Day. The success of plans requires a letting go of the past somehow, in order to reveal your new future, and this requires acceptance that there's much you can't control in situations right now. Which means keep trusting the process no matter what, and give things time to work, because despite the rather clunky unfolding of events during January, there's a delicate balance to be reached; it's the satisfying soft click of everything falling smoothly into place that you are really after, rather than a pushy, hurried, empty victory.

Taurus
21st April - 21st May
Certain relationships are occupying, even obsessing your thoughts, especially as 2014 first gets going. There's a very powerful new moon on the 1st, which is about gaining new perspective on all this, or rather, a renewed sense of faith; it's evolving from all the challenges you've been facing that might feel emotionally intense, but that has become a satisfying journey of self-development and personal progress. There's another tangible turning point around the 30th when your ruler Venus ends retrograde phase (appearing to move backwards), which suggests looking forward with the wisdom of your experience as your guide, and the power of your perspective at full charge.

Gemini
22nd May - 21st June
The new moon on January 1st is a powerful time for healing and renewal. Despite the intensity and complexity of many situations it's not the time to hide under the duvet till it all goes away, and no forcing things into place (and it's so tempting!), it's about stepping up and staying present on what you want, while not needing to control circumstances. Push and the world pushes against you. Relax and the world softens and yields to you. So get comfy with uncertainty, light a candle and breathe if you're feeling too much in the dark about everything, then enjoy watching how January starts falling into place.

Cancer
22nd June - 22nd July
You connect easily with the lunar moods, its ebb and flow, and light and shade cycles; and the new moon on the 1st represents a powerful new cycle for you in certain relationships, which has been building for a while. It's recognisable in how things are evolving not ending, and transforming not crumbling away to nothing. Around the 6th/7th you need your freedom though this doesn't mean act on restless impulse (especially at work). On the 16th the annual full moon in your sign is about taking stock and taking score; then another new moon on the 30th indicates a positive turning point for friendships and family matters.

Leo
23rd July - 23rd August
Health and fitness, work and daily schedule is at the forefront for January but especially so around the potent new moon on the 1st. The planets are packed tight together that day, suggesting a concentration/focusing of your energies and responsibility towards progress in those areas of your life; and you might feel the pressure is on, especially when it comes to work. Look for a turnaround or turning point from the 30th, when assessments or delays end, and things can move forward. Also on the 30th there's a beautiful new moon in your relationship chart bringing a loving sense of freedom and friendship your way.

Virgo
24th August - 22nd September
The new moon on the 1st is a powerful symbol of change and transformation for you, and to get the most out of the intensity and emotion of this and the New Year period, be open to the idea that too much control of situations isn't helpful. Control includes anything like pushing or shoving outcomes into place, denying that things can work out well, or denial that there's flexibility and options; basically, control is getting in your own way and hampering your process instead of stepping back and trusting it. Fear of losing what you really want is at the heart of it, so transform that fear rather than act like it's a possibility.

Libra
23rd September - 23rd October
Home and family matters, the past, nostalgia, and your current comfort zones are all under the spotlight of a powerful new moon on the 1st. New moons are about new beginnings, though this one also speaks of beginnings as a process that takes time and which won't be rushed. Emotional intensity, renewal, communication and responsibility are the keywords in key situations this month (especially around 1st, 6th and 10th). Don't try to control the uncontrollable (which is nearly everything it seems), or try to move against the tide (especially 16th). By the 30th your ruler Venus indicates a turning point in this and easier movement forward again.

Scorpio
24th October - 22nd November
Lucky that you're at ease in emotionally intense situations or those with tricky dynamics because that's the name of the game as 2014 gets going. It might be because of the time of year too, meaning you're in the mood to finish unfinished business and clear the clutter of old and tired emotional debris. A new moon on the 1st indicates powerful and transforming communication, and getting the message across has never felt so utterly necessary. Relationships, contracts and negotiations are indicated to move forward at the end of the month, so don't push for commitments before then unless the timing feels especially right.

Sagittarius
23rd November - 21st December
A general theme for January is finding the right balance between sharing and caring for others, and being disciplined about your own resources. The unusually powerful new moon on the 1st indicates new feelings of responsibility and also awareness of limits. As there's no right or wrong in this, it's all about comfort zones and what feels best, so any deep or difficult feelings are there to help guide you in this. By the new moon on the 30th, there's a sense of important change and transition underway; it's important to remember this is all ok, and yes, there's more good stuff to come.

Capricorn
22nd December - 20th January
All the big planet action takes place in your sign this month; and it's big. A new moon on the 1st and what happens around it is about the continuing transformation you've been going through for some time: the personal make-over, the evolution of who you were into who you want to be. The new moon is a symbol of a new phase in this, as is the brand new year, so there's a lot of 'new' (unknowns) to process and allow, and a lot of old (familiars) to gently let go of. Your interactions, relationships, and current circumstances are assisting you to do that through January, so trust the process and the timing.

Aquarius
21st January - 18th February
It's a powerful and reflective start to 2014; you might feel you need more time than usual to yourself, to process and make sense of everything, so being selective about who or what you allow into your space is going to serve you (meaning be choosy about tv programmes, news stories, gossip, and negative people, etc; especially around the 6th when it's hard not to react rather than respond) Communication planet Mercury is in your sign from the 12th, which indicates clarity and the logical approach (especially 25th). Then a new moon in your sign on the 30th has a window of opportunity. It's a big window.

Pisces
19th February - 20th March
An emotionally intense new moon on the 1st focuses on situations involving friendship, teamwork, and dreams/ambition for the future; and there's a lot happening within that on the themes of responsibility, rebirth, renewal or regeneration. January is a positive (if sometimes pressurised) month and you can't hurry through it as much as you'd like to. The asteroid Chiron which links to healing is in your sign, with the message to take your own medicine/advice, and don't overdo it, even though you're being pulled in different directions at once (especially 5th, 16th, and 29th).

December 2013 Horoscopes

Aries
21st March – 20th April
A meaningful new moon on the 3^rd powers up your hunger for travel and education which gets you reconnecting with old dreams and schemes, but maybe the real action starts under the communication-filled full moon on the 17^th as delays from months back suddenly lift and you feel your freedom to move forward again. Second half of December is intense at times; career, reputation and status feels so important, as do certain relationships, yet there’s so much you can’t control about certain situations right now. Trust the process when you can, deep breaths when you can’t. You’ll get there.

Taurus

21st April – 21st May

December focuses heavily on travel and broadening horizons in some way, but it’s more like you go on holiday and decide to stay there; or graduate college and immediately return for more learning. Whichever way it manifests for you, the visible turning point, return or reconnection comes after the 22^nd when your ruler Venus retrogrades. It then might feel you’ve left an easy path for the road less travelled, but it’s because there’s other ‘stuff’ going on too. The planets depict a less than smooth ride to the end of 2013, but that’s no reason not to keep on moving.

Gemini

22nd May – 21st June

A new moon in your house of relationships on the 3^rd symbolises fresh starts and new beginnings, especially linked to friendship (particularly around the 17^th). The meaning of it all might elude you till the 10^th but after that there’s a refreshing sense of clarity. Finances feel more stable midmonth as long as you don’t go daft, and this is a cosy, comfortable long-term influence too, which along with a protective full moon in your sign on the 17^th should see you through any emotionally intense or stormy situations the remainder of 2013 might throw at you ( 25^th and 30^th in particular for sudden emotional surges) 

Cancer

22nd June – 22nd July

December opens with new (and maybe sudden or unexpected) beginnings, symbolised by an adventurous new moon on the 3^rd that has its eye on your long-term future. Miscommunication is likely during the first week, but clarity hits around the 10^th; then enjoy the feeling of firmer foundations for the future appearing midmonth. Whatever form this takes, it represents a stability you can count on. Career and status suddenly moves forward (or up!) from the 17^th, and then the rest of 2013 has a strong theme of relationships. They are emotionally intense and maybe full of changes, but don’t forget that sense of stability from midmonth and count on it.

Leo

23rd July – 23rd August

The holiday season is traditionally most hectic at the end of December, but you might find the most fun happens before that; just because you’re more willing to let your hair down before the 22nd. This is especially true during the first week, when a fun filled new moon on the 3rd beams bright party vibes your way. You are in a much more sensible, even sober mood from the 25^th, maybe the pressure to party feels like duty or obligation, or maybe it’s the uber-heavy and intense emotional vibe of certain situations; whatever, you need lots of space and time to unpack it and process it all.

Virgo

24th August – 22nd September

A new moon on the 3^rd puts home and family matters under the spotlight, with a new beginning of some sort becoming the focus of your attention. There’s foggy communication first week, but then it’s steady and sure, especially in relationships, whether love or work-related there’s clarity around the 10^th followed by sense and sensibility midmonth. From the 22^nd you’re in the mood to enjoy yourself; a cluster of powerful planets in the recreational angle of your chart suggests you’re taking your amusement very seriously. It’s a full on kind of final week of 2013 with both highs and lows possible, but you were expecting that somehow anyway.

Libra

23rd September – 23rd October

Good news on the work/ambition front, as the new moon on the 3rd indicates sudden developments while mars the planet of movement and action is in your sign from the 9th. Finances feel settled and sensible midmonth, so there’s something to reassure you no matter how fraught or frazzled the holiday season gets, and it does indeed around 25^th and 30^th. From the 22^nd your ruler Venus retrogrades (appears to move backwards). There are echoes of eight years ago if you look back, and important, if intense, home and family reconnections and reunions.

Scorpio

24th October – 22nd November

Firstly, there’s an underlying stability to December, particularly tangible midmonth. It’s because you’ve been happy to rein things in a bit, be disciplined and a bit more comfortable with less than full steam ahead. So even though the planet patterns symbolise a deep, intense and unpredictable end to the year, there’s something to hold onto or lean into which feels real and solid. There’s a lot revolves around communication and information in all this, maybe secrets are revealed or intimacy deepens (17^th?). Or perhaps the cork pops on whatever has been bottled up (25^th and 30^th). But whatever it is, it leads to positive change and transformation.

Sagittarius

23rd November – 21st December

In general, the world is feeling much more on your wavelength than recently, so it’s easier to feel confidence in your current path. An important new moon in your sign on the 3^rd carries a message of fun and good times for you for the whole of December, as well as sudden bursts of creative clarity (especially around the 10^th). Midmonth there’s an important long-term linkup between your ruler Jupiter, and Saturn, planet of structure and boundaries; meaning this is a fab time for laying firm foundations, and getting back to basics in order to build your life stronger and taller than ever before.

Capricorn

22nd December – 20th January

Early December has a different flavour to late December. You are initially more reclusive, less willing to waste energy on the outside world (perhaps sensing a need to build energy for later use). Friendship is important to you though, especially midmonth onward, when getting in touch with old faces or places has special meaning. But once the sun moves into your sign from the 22^nd, it’s all busy and intense. There’s a lot of challenging planet patterns for late December (25^th and 30^th in particular), and you’re at the heart of the astro picture, suggesting your full participation is required; so no staring into space or half-listening for you this holiday season.

Aquarius

21st January – 18th February

A new moon on the 3rd impacts friendship, groups and gatherings, suggesting you are off and running during December with new connections and contacts, perhaps most noticeable under the light of the full moon on the 17^th. Communication is key (again) for you right now, especially around the 10^th and particularly 17^th when your ruler, Uranus, moves forward after months of reverse motion, lifting a feeling of limitation or delay. Final week of the year isn’t easy on the emotions; it all feels intense and eventful (especially 25^th and 30^th); with both ups and downs, lots to process and not much to feel in control of. Roll on 2014.

Pisces

19th February – 20th March

New moon in your career and status chart on the 3^rd suggests you’re preparing new plans and projects, with action and developments perhaps coming first to fruition around the 17^th. It’s around that time a turning point is reached with finances and resources too, meaning there’s more of a feeling of freedom again, for the first time in months. Friendship and group participation is a focus too; from the 22^nd there’s reconnection and reunion, then events around the 25^th are unruly or rebellious, revolutionary perhaps. The end of 2013 isn’t exactly a peaceful astro picture; but that’s when a lot can be achieved in a very short time.