Monday, April 28, 2014

THE TAURUS NEW MOON
THE MARCUS AURELIUS MOON


TONIGHT's Taurus New Moon is the powerful, power-filled lunar phase we call the MARCUS AURELIUS MOON in Antinous Moon Magic.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Marcus Aurelius Moon is the Spirit of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the greatest philosopher/emperor of Ancient Rome.

This Spirit embodies power which is wielded wisely and justly.

It is a Spirit which encourages tolerance and acceptance of ideas and customs which are strange at first glance. It is the Spirit of magnanimity and compassion.

Hadrian hand-selected Marcus as a boy to be one of his successors, and he turned out to be a noble heir, a man of judicious might and justice, a warrior and a poet, a man whose reign was called the last Golden Age of Rome.

On a spiritual/higher plane, the Moon in Taurus seeks inner peace through stability and contentment. The Taurus New Moon in May highlights Taurean qualities (determined, practical, devoted, grounded, dependable) and Second House themes (material security, values, self-worth).

Rituals and meditations carried out tonight are best suited for delving into pragmatic matters and looking for inner wisdom amidst the chaos of everyday life. 


In oracular work, this lunar phase helps you to  identify a wise guide (in this material world or in the spirit world) who is self-assured and confident and well-inclined towards you. This may not be a close friend, but he is someone you can trust for being fair and wise. 

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Astro Forecast APRIL 23 — MAY 4, 2014

Antinous Astrology Forecast

APRIL 23 to MAY 4, 2014


CARDINAL GRAND CROSS — APRIL 23, 2014

Many of you who are fans of either this blog or astrology in general will by now be familiar with the Cardinal Grand Cross. It is a particularly nasty-looking planetary pileup, in which Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto will all be butting heads. There is a fair amount of panic in some circles going on over this, however in practice, that panic is not terribly useful or helpful. It is already affecting your live and it will explode into a fiery climax April 23 as Mars regresses into the 13th degree of Libra to clash with Uranus, Jupiter, and Pluto which will also be in the 13th degrees of Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn. The very cornerstones of our lives will soon be shaken and blessed by this epic concentration of cardinal power. So what to expect?

Many astrologers are calling this the final end of the Age of Pisces and the true beginning of the Age of Aquarius.

In two words the Cardinal Grand Cross will produce forced evolution for every soul on our planet. Consider it a gateway into the world that must be born. As with human birth there is pain involved but the end result is new life and new hope for the future. The truth is that tragedy, triumph, initiation, and excitement will all be on display on this titanic day. Prepare to enter a high pressure, high magnitude cosmic crossroads!

It is a clarion call for the world to change (Uranus), to expand its horizons (Jupiter), to mobilize its forces (Mars), and to transform its institutions (Pluto).

On the positive side, our world (and our personal lives) will be transformed for the better and we will be well on course for the transition from the age of inquisitions and religious wars into the more rarefied age of tolerance and open-mindedness.

However ... if we make a muddle of things, then things could turn ugly in the form of earthquakes and tidal waves (Uranus), situations being blown out of all proportion (Jupiter), wars and bloodshed (Mars), and social, religious, political and economic catastrophes (Pluto).

In your personal life, this is a good time to make a daring leap of faith. Things will be changing all around you, so you may as well take a chance on seizing a new golden opportunity as it passes your wait. Remember, opportunity knocks but once at the door.

In the midst of all this, on Tuesday April 22, the Moon squares off against the Sun for the Aquarius Third Quarter Moon which in Antinous Moon Magic we call the FORUM MOON. This is the best Lunar Phase of the year for oracles or spell work involving interaction with groups or a public setting. Gathering place. Club. Work place. Any place where numerous people gather. It is also the best moon for rituals focusing on parks, gardens and the outdoors in general, such as working rituals for protecting a back garden or outdoor venue.

And things begin to lighten when Mercury leaves antsy Aries and shifts into the sensual, slow sign of Taurus on April 23. Take the time to welcome it with your arms wide open. In the midst of one of the most intense weeks of 2014, accept this invitation to gently and leisurely express yourself, instead of running around like a screaming banshee (as most other people will be doing).

Everything in our universe has been dialed up to the highest degree of emotional intensity, anger and agitation since mid-month. When Mercury (the planet of talking, thinking, writing and short-distance travel) slows down the pace considerably, you should too — especially in your romantic relationships..


THURSDAY APRIL 24, 2014

On Thursday the dust begins to settle ever so slowly when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive configurations with Mercury, the Sun and Neptune. Try to find ways to avoid the fray and stay out of the arguments swirling all around you.


FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014

On Friday interpersonal relationships are bolstered when Venus and Saturn form a string trine aspect even as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in supportive aspects to Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. Amidst all the turmoil around you, show your partner what you think of him and draw up plans for a brighter future.


SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2014

On Saturday your intuition shifts into high gear when Mercury aligns in perfect conjunction with the Sun and also forms a nice sextile with Neptune. This is the best day of the week for making far-reaching decisions.


SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2014

On Sunday you should listen to your gut feeling when the Sun forms a sextile with intuitive Neptune. Especially in matters of compassion and humility, you will find a wellspring of strength.


MONDAY/TUESDAY APRIL 28/29, 2014

Overnight Monday/Tuesday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with the Sun in Taurus for an annular (or partial) Solar Eclipse visible over parts of Australia. In Antinous Moon Magic we call the TAURUS NEW MOON the MARCUS AURELIUS MOON because he was a man of judicious might and justice, a warrior and a poet, a man whose reign was called a Golden Age. The TAURUS NEW MOON highlights Taurean qualities (determined, practical, devoted, grounded, dependable) and 2nd House themes (material security, values, self-worth). On a spiritual/higher plane, the New Moon in Taurus seeks inner peace through stability and contentment.


WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2014

On Wednesday don't hesitate to buy a mid-week lottery ticket when Mercury forms a generous sextile aspect with lucky Jupiter while ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms strong aspects with Saturn and Venus. You open the window of opportunity on new perspectives for the future. Since this is Walpurgis Night or May Eve, it is optimal for oracles and scrying.


THURSDAY MAY 1, 2014

On Thursday, May Day or Beltane, you may need to button your lip to keep yourself from blurting out secrets when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against Neptune and forms a trine with Mars. People are gregarious to the extreme.


FRIDAY MAY 2, 2014

On Friday the work week ends with a bang when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms an anything-goes sextile with surprise-filled Uranus. You may have a hard time concentrating on that 9-to-5 job — but you will have no trouble concentrating on the action at the clubs Friday night.


SATURDAY MAY 3, 2014

On Saturday Venus leaves romantic Pisces and enters fiery, masculine Aries, where the love planet feels most uncomfortable. For the next four weeks passions will be steamy and hot and quickies will take the place of long-term dating.


SUNDAY MAY 4, 2014

On Sunday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive aspects with the Sun and Jupiter, but is in a tense configuration with Mars and Pluto which opens the way to success if you are persistent enough.


SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between May 5 and 11 when we come to the Leo First Quarter Moon. It is the Lunar Phase in Antinous Moon Magic which we call the SCARAB MOON of miracles and wish-fulfillment. Meditations and rituals carried out tonight can result in an unexpected breakthrough. Eureka! Unanticipated solution. Fortuitous surprise. Sudden change for the better. Plucking victory from the jaws of defeat. An oracle reading or meditative trance can produce a sudden answer for transformation of a bad situation into something profitable .... More details next time ....


Monday, April 21, 2014

THE AQUARIUS THIRD QUARTER MOON
THE FORUM MOON OF ANTINOUS



THE ANCIENT Priests of Antinous were known for making oracles, taking auspices and casting magical prayer spells. The Phases of the Moon were vitally important, especially since Antinous was worshiped as a Lunar Deity. Each major phase of the moon had a specific oracular significance.

Each Lunar Phase occurs at a particular time of year and represents a particular archetypal astrological meaning.

Tonight's AQUARIUS THIRD QUARTER MOON comes on the heels of last week's SCORPIO FULL MOON and a week prior to the upcoming GEMINI NEW MOON. In the Religion of Antinous we call this Lunar Phase THE FORUM MOON, named for the Roman Forum.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the FORUM MOON is the Spirit of the Public Person. This is the Mood and Spirit of a city, neighborhood or work place. It is the combined Spirit of all the people who inhabit that place and indeed the very Spirit of the place itself.

This is the best Lunar Phase of the year for oracles or spell work involving interaction with groups or a public setting. Gathering place. Club. Work place. Any place where numerous people gather. It is also the best moon for rituals focusing on parks, gardens and the outdoors in general, such as working rituals for protecting a back garden or outdoor venue.

It is also the best moon for working spells involving "strangers," by which we mean people outside your immediate circle of family and close friends. The Environment. Crowds. Society at large. Stage. Audience. It represents strangers and crowds. People you work with.

It represents your interaction with the world beyond your doorstep. It is the world at large. It is Internet groups and forums. It is the company you work for. It is schools and hospitals. It is the perfect Lunar Phase for for what Chaos magicians call cyber-magic.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

ASTRO FORECAST: APRIL 17 — 27, 2014

Antinous Astrology Forecast

APRIL 17 to 27, 2014


THURSDAY APRIL 17, 2014

On Thursday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns in perfect conjunction with perfectionist Saturn. This is a great day for rolling up your sleeves and getting chores done.


FRIDAY APRIL 18, 2014

Friday night (date night) promises to be hot and romantic when love goddess Venus forms an exuberant trine with lucky Jupiter and a sexy sextile with Pluto.


SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2014

On Saturday the Sun leaves fiery Aries and settles into comfy Taurus for four weeks of couch-potato coziness. Meanwhile, ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against Venus but forms positive aspects with Mars and Mercury, making Saturday a good day for sprucing things up around the home.


SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2014

On the Christian holiday of Easter on Sunday the ongoing Jupiter/Pluto opposition underscores the theme of death and resurrection ... a theme which will be even more pronounced next week during a Cardinal Grand Cross.


CARDINAL GRAND CROSS — APRIL 20-23, 2014

Many of you who are fans of either this blog or astrology in general will by now be familiar with the Cardinal Grand Cross. It is a particularly nasty-looking planetary pileup, in which Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto will all be butting heads. There is a fair amount of panic in some circles going on over this, however in practice, that panic is not terribly useful or helpful. It is already affecting your live and it will explode into a fiery climax April 23 as Mars regresses into the 13th degree of Libra to clash with Uranus, Jupiter, and Pluto which will also be in the 13th degrees of Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn. The very cornerstones of our lives will soon be shaken and blessed by this epic concentration of cardinal power. So what to expect?

Many astrologers are calling this the final end of the Age of Pisces and the true beginning of the Age of Aquarius.

In two words the Cardinal Grand Cross will produce forced evolution for every soul on our planet. Consider it a gateway into the world that must be born. As with human birth there is pain involved but the end result is new life and new hope for the future. The truth is that tragedy, triumph, initiation, and excitement will all be on display on this titanic day. Prepare to enter a high pressure, high magnitude cosmic crossroads!

It is a clarion call for the world to change (Uranus), to expand its horizons (Jupiter), to mobilize its forces (Mars), and to transform its institutions (Pluto).

On the positive side, our world (and our personal lives) will be transformed for the better and we will be well on course for the transition from the age of inquisitions and religious wars into the more rarefied age of tolerance and open-mindedness.

However ... if we make a muddle of things, then things could turn ugly in the form of earthquakes and tidal waves (Uranus), situations being blown out of all proportion (Jupiter), wars and bloodshed (Mars), and social, religious, political and economic catastrophes (Pluto).

In your personal life, this is a good time to make a daring leap of faith. Things will be changing all around you, so you may as well take a chance on seizing a new golden opportunity as it passes your wait. Remember, opportunity knocks but once at the door.

In the midst of all this, on Tuesday April 22, the Moon squares off against the Sun for the Aquarius Third Quarter Moon which in Antinous Moon Magic we call the FORUM MOON. This is the best Lunar Phase of the year for oracles or spell work involving interaction with groups or a public setting. Gathering place. Club. Work place. Any place where numerous people gather. It is also the best moon for rituals focusing on parks, gardens and the outdoors in general, such as working rituals for protecting a back garden or outdoor venue.

And things begin to lighten when Mercury leaves antsy Aries and shifts into the sensual, slow sign of Taurus on April 23. Take the time to welcome it with your arms wide open. In the midst of one of the most intense weeks of 2014, accept this invitation to gently and leisurely express yourself, instead of running around like a screaming banshee (as most other people will be doing).

Everything in our universe has been dialed up to the highest degree of emotional intensity, anger and agitation since mid-month. When Mercury (the planet of talking, thinking, writing and short-distance travel) slows down the pace considerably, you should too — especially in your romantic relationships..


THURSDAY APRIL 24, 2014

On Thursday the dust begins to settle ever so slowly when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD forms positive configurations with Mercury, the Sun and Neptune. Try to find ways to avoid the fray and stay out of the arguments swirling all around you.


FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014

On Friday interpersonal relationships are bolstered when Venus and Saturn form a string trine aspect even as ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in supportive aspects to Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. Amidst all the turmoil around you, show your partner what you think of him and draw up plans for a brighter future.


SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2014

On Saturday your intuition shifts into high gear when Mercury aligns in perfect conjunction with the Sun and also forms a nice sextile with Neptune. This is the best day of the week for making far-reaching decisions.


SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2014

On Sunday you should listen to your gut feeling when the Sun forms a sextile with intuitive Neptune. Especially in matters of compassion and humility, you will find a wellspring of strength.


SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between April 28 and May 4 when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns with the Sun in Taurus for an annular (or partial) Solar Eclipse visible over parts of Australia. In Antinous Moon Magic we call the TAURUS NEW MOON the MARCUS AURELIUS MOON because he was a man of judicious might and justice, a warrior and a poet, a man whose reign was called a Golden Age. The TAURUS NEW MOON highlights Taurean qualities (determined, practical, devoted, grounded, dependable) and 2nd House themes (material security, values, self-worth). On a spiritual/higher plane, the New Moon in Taurus seeks inner peace through stability and contentment .... More details next time ....


Monday, April 14, 2014

THE LIBRA FULL MOON
THE ANTINOUS ORATOR MOON


TONIGHT's Libra Full Moon is the Orator Moon of diplomacy and balanced thinking in Antinous Moon Magic.

This is the perfect time for fulfilling dreams of finding just the right partner, the person who balances out your needs and desires perfectly. 


But remember that diplomacy is the key.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. 


The Spirit of the Orator Moon is the embodiment of articulate expression in all forms and in all media, whether spoken, written or visual. 

We borrow the image of the Roman orator ... a person skilled in the fine art (for it is an art) of using gesture, vocal inflection, intonation, precise enunciation, skillful selection of terms and every other skill at their disposal to convey thought in a persuasive manner.

When you are at a loss for words, the Orator Spirit enters your mind and gives you the words you need.

This is the Spirit of persuasion and conviction. It is the Spirit of teaching and elucidating, of getting an important point across to others.

The Libra Full Moon is the moon of balancing out extremes, diplomacy, fairness, justice.

Meditations and rituals carried out tonight are best suited for finding areas in your life which are out of balance. Perhaps you have allowed yourself to become a "doormat" for others, or you relinquish authority over yourself to others needlessly. 


Or perhaps you are domineering and insensitive to the needs of others. 

Because Libra involves interpersonal relationships, you may find that it is time to end a relationship which has outlived its purpose and which you have become stuck in solely out of a misplaced sense of loyalty or politeness ... or simply out of habit. 

The Orator Moon offers you a way to negotiate an end to the relationship ... politely yet definitively ... for the benefit of both sides.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

ASTRO FORECAST: APRIL 10 — 20, 2014

Antinous Astrology Forecast

APRIL 10 to 20, 2014


THURSDAY APRIL 10, 2014

Thursday is mostly a write-off when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE for 16 hours — from early morning until late evening in the Americas and Europe. Saturn being the last planet the Moon encounters before going VOC, these 16 hours promise to be particularly dull and frustrating, a time when nothing seems to go right.


FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2014

On Friday things become less emotional and sentimental when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to loving Venus and romantic Neptune. Not the best night to go out looking for romance — but just wait until Saturday.


SATURDAY/SUNDAY APRIL 12/13, 2014

It will be an emotionally charged weekend for you when Venus aligns in conjunction with dreamy Neptune. Passion and compassion are the bywords — but watch out for over-indulgence in Neptunian party drugs and alcohol.


MONDAY APRIL 14, 2014

On Monday a paradigm shift occurs for the year 2014 when Pluto planet of transformation and regeneration does an about-face and goes "backward" as seen from Earth ... Retrograde ... from now until September 23, 2014. Pluto's powers of regeneration are far greater when Retrograde. We feel pressured to eliminate and release the old, outworn, outdated and obsolete in our lives. We are urged to let go of attitudes, thinking or communication patterns, security drives, rigid emotions; a time to undergo an internal form of house cleaning. It is a good time to research into our own Souls in order to determine exactly what we do or do not need. Because Pluto retrograde imparts an intense power for investigation, we should use this time to assess what reoccurring patterns in our lives make us feel out of control, where and why do we continually give our power away, and under what circumstances do we react so defensively that we elicit attacks from others. Remember: You may not be in control of the circumstances around you ... but you are always in control of how you respond to them.


TUESDAY APRIL 15, 2014

On Tuesday we come to the first Lunar Eclipse of the year 2014. It is the first Total Eclipse of the Moon in almost four years and the first to be visible in its entirety in North America since 2011. With the Sun in Aries and the Moon in Libra, this is the Libra Full Moon ... the lunar cycle we call the ORATOR MOON of diplomacy and balanced thinking. This is the perfect time for fulfilling dreams of finding just the right partner, the person who balances out your needs and desires perfectly. But remember that diplomacy is the key. Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Orator Moon is the embodiment of articulate expression in all forms and in all media, whether spoken, written or visual.


WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2014

On Wednesday telling the blunt and awful truth becomes not only an obligation but a pleasure (to misquote Oscar Wilde, Saint of Antinous), when Mercury is in 180-degree opposition to Mars. You will have good antennae for detecting lies and excuses, and an irresistible urge to tell people what you think of them. The down side is that they have the same urge to tell you what they think of you.


THURSDAY APRIL 17, 2014

On Thursday ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD aligns in perfect conjunction with perfectionist Saturn. This is a great day for rolling up your sleeves and getting chores done.


FRIDAY APRIL 18, 2014

Friday night (date night) promises to be hot and romantic when love goddess Venus forms an exuberant trine with lucky Jupiter and a sexy sextile with Pluto.


SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2014

On Saturday the Sun leaves fiery Aries and settles into comfy Taurus for four weeks of couch-potato coziness. Meanwhile, ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against Venus but forms positive aspects with Mars and Mercury, making Saturday a good day for sprucing things up around the home.


SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2014

On the Christian holiday of Easter on Sunday the ongoing Jupiter/Pluto opposition underscores the theme of death and resurrection ... a theme which will be even more pronounced next week during a Cardinal Grand Cross.


SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between April 21 and 27 when the Moon squares off against the Sun for the Aquarius Third Quarter Moon which in Antinous Moon Magic we call the FORUM MOON. This is the best Lunar Phase of the year for oracles or spell work involving interaction with groups or a public setting. Gathering place. Club. Work place. Any place where numerous people gather. It is also the best moon for rituals focusing on parks, gardens and the outdoors in general, such as working rituals for protecting a back garden or outdoor venue .... More details next time ....


Sunday, April 6, 2014

THE NARCISSUS MOON OF ANTINOUS
THE CANCER FIRST QUARTER MOON



TONIGHT's Cancer First Quarter Moon is the Lunar Phase of reflection and insight which we call the NARCISSUS MOON in Antinous Moon Magic.

Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Narcissus Moon is the Lover of the Self. It is the Spirit which tunes out all distractions and all other people in order to focus on the Divinity within. It is the Spirit of Self-Love and Same-Sex Love.

It is forever gazing into its own reflection and whispering to itself: You are Divine! The reflection and the viewer are one and the same. The Spirit of Narcissus is the Divinity which holds a mirror up to ourselves.

It invites you to look into the depths of yourself — find your Spiritual Twin. You may call this twin your "Soul," "Higher Self," "KA," "Spirit Guide" or "Guardian Angel." The terminology is unimportant. What is important is that you become aware of your Second Self.

In the Religion of Antinous, we call this the NARCISSUS PRINCIPLE, which is one of the founding principles of our religion. It is at the basis of the Spirit of Homosexuality -- Love of the Divine Self.

Most of us go through life unaware of this Other Self. We do what is expected of us. We do what we feel others want us to do. We put the perceived wants and needs of others ahead of our own. We think that it's "selfish" to put our own interests first.

But the Narcissus Moon reminds us that there is another Self -- a Spiritual Self -- without which we are not spiritually whole. For it is only by "looking out for Number 1" that we are physically, mentally and spiritually able to love ourselves. And only then can we truly love others.

The Narcissus Moon invites you to take a deep and profound look at yourself, with all your strengths and all your weaknesses, all your virtues and all your faults, all your courageous achievements and all your failures. Become aware of your Spiritual Twin, so that together, as one spiritual entity, you can fulfill your destiny.

Meditations and rituals on this night are well suited for delving into your inner self, for exploring the spiritual being which dwells within. This is also a good time for determining whether you are perhaps too self-centered and introspective and whether you focus on yourself to the exclusion of others.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

ASTRO FORECAST: APRIL 3 — 13, 2014

Antinous Astrology Forecast

APRIL 3 to 13, 2014


THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2014

On Thursday you will want to batten down the hatches ... when tensions run much higher than usual. Quite honestly, astrologers worldwide are not entirely sure what will transpire this week ... because the configurations are so rare that they have not occurred in centuries. We're talking about the "T"-Square configuration involving Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto which becomes exacerbated this week when the Sun aligns with Uranus in the fire sign Aries ruled by the war god Mars. This "T"-Square first caused trouble back in August 2013 but it is erupting with renewed force this week as Retrograde Mars and Saturn make things even worse.

Some astrologers are issuing dire warnings of war and natural catastrophes. But we feel it is more helpful to offer constructive advice. And the stars this week do, indeed, offer some constructive pointers.

Remember the old story about how the mighty oak tree is toppled by a storm which fails to break bamboo ... because bamboo bends and yields ... and survives the gale-force winds. The more flexible you are during these trying days and weeks to come, the better your chances are of not only coming through unharmed ... but also of thriving in the aftermath.

At the same time, seize new opportunities which emerge from the chaos. When the mighty oak tree collapses at your feet, gather up the acorns and store all that lovely oak for building and furnishing your new abode. Turn the potential for tragedy into a potential for triumph.


FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014

On Friday, confidence returns when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD squares off against intuitive Neptune and is in positive sextile aspect to Uranus and the Sun. Of course, aftershocks from the inauspicious aspects from Thursday are still reverberating through the Cosmos, but the atmosphere brightens considerably and you begin to recognize that you have a wealth of capabilities and talents within yourself.


SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2014

On Saturday the weekend gets off to a passionate start when Venus leaves emotionally cold Aquarius for the romantic depths of Pisces. This sign change marks a major change not only in love but also in finances. Pisces Venus is not only loving and compassionate but also creative and generous. The motto for the next four weeks is: "Give, and you shall receive!"


SUNDAY APRIL 6, 2014

On Sunday we come to the Cancer First Quarter Moon. It is the Lunar Phase of reflection and insight which we call the NARCISSUS MOON in Antinous Moon Magic ... Narcissus is the Spirit which tunes out all distractions and all other people in order to focus on the Divinity within. This Lunar Phase is the Spirit of Self-Love and Same-Sex Love. It is forever gazing into its own reflection and whispering to itself: You are Divine! The reflection and the viewer are one and the same. The Spirit of Narcissus is the Divinity which holds a mirror up to ourselves.


MONDAY APRIL 7, 2014

On Monday Mercury leaves reflective Pisces and enters adventurous Aries for a whirlwind stay which will last only two weeks. Aries Mercury is impatient and eager to get started and fly off the handle — with no thought to the consequences. On the global level, this will be a two-week period when political leaders say and do rash things which later turn out disastrously. On the personal level, it means you should think before you blurt out something you will later regret. It also means you may start ambitious projects in a flurry of inspiration, but then lack the perseverance to carry them out. And when people blow up in anger around you, just remember that their anger will subside as quickly as it flared up.


TUESDAY APRIL 8, 2014

On Tuesday the Sun engages in its annual fight with Mars when both are in 180-degree opposition to each other. Being assertive and full of self-confidence is fine ... but on Tuesday many people will go out of their way to be over-assertive and over-confident. Be especially careful in road traffic. Watch out!


WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2014

Wednesday is the best day of the week when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in positive configurations with the Sun and Mars while forming a square aspect to Saturn. You will actually be eager to roll up your sleeves and get to work on annoying chores that need to be done ... and you will get them done.


THURSDAY APRIL 10, 2014

Thursday is mostly a write-off when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD goes VOID OF COURSE for 16 hours — from early morning until late evening in the Americas and Europe. Saturn being the last planet the Moon encounters before going VOC, these 16 hours promise to be particularly dull and frustrating, a time when nothing seems to go right.


FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2014

On Friday things become less emotional and sentimental when ANTINOUS THE MOON GOD is in opposition to loving Venus and romantic Neptune. Not the best night to go out looking for romance — but just wait until Saturday.


SATURDAY/SUNDAY APRIL 12/13, 2014

It will be an emotionally charged weekend for you when Venus aligns in conjunction with dreamy Neptune. Passion and compassion are the bywords — but watch out for over-indulgence in Neptunian party drugs and alcohol.


SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK:

Another exciting week lies ahead between April 14 and 20 when we come to the Libra Full Moon ... the lunar cycle we call the ORATOR MOON of diplomacy and balanced thinking. This is the perfect time for fulfilling dreams of finding just the right partner, the person who balances out your needs and desires perfectly. But remember that diplomacy is the key. Each Lunar Phase represents a Divine Spirit or Archetype. The Spirit of the Orator Moon is the embodiment of articulate expression in all forms and in all media, whether spoken, written or visual .... More details next time ....