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Once the flower opens completely, it immediately begins moving to the next phase. The petals wither; the fruit forms; the fruit falls. Knowing this, there is no reason to rush to the new stage. Let life unfold for you slowly. The sun is about to change stations. There won't be a day exactly like this. Savor each part of the cycle.

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It's decision time, and the Scorpio moon consults with Jupiter then Mercury, and finally there's a dance with Neptune. When something big hangs in the balance, the decision will seem easier -- almost like fate is guiding your hand and you cannot help but point in any other direction but the one that is your heart. Small decisions will be ...Read more

Usually the new moon in Libra is a luck elixir for exciting meetings, fresh faces and the start of beneficent relationships. However, the position of Uranus puts a twist on this classic cocktail, and it's more about being surprising than sweet. Don't worry. Even sour exchanges can be refreshing in the zesty way they wake you up.

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Mercury just arrived in Scorpio yesterday, and already he's making deals, the first of which is with the big daddy of the zodiac, jolly Jupiter. This alignment in Scorpio is a sign that the truth will set us free. But since the truth can also be an upsetting or even dangerous implement to wield, try delivering it fast and light -- maybe with a...Read more

Perhaps the big-ego lifestyle is one that seems vivid and glamorous, but it is also very difficult because of the many demands and expectations that must be met to nourish the big-ego appetite. One could use Mercury's plunge into the deep waters of Scorpio to go the other way, shrinking the ego through truth-seeking and loving sacrifice.

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Before we had the scientific tools to discover that an ice age had changed our planet, it was taught in school that dinosaurs died because mammals came along and ate their food. Our species so craves knowledge that we'll create reasons and stories when answers don't exist. The last day of Mercury in Libra may provide examples of this.

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In terms of sound, the amplitude of the resonance can become far greater than the amplitude of the forcing function. In terms of emotion, the impact can be entirely incommensurate with the inciting incident. In terms of planets, you just can't tell how things will be received and interpreted, considering the opposition of Mercury and Uranus.

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Ambition can be overrated. We all know what happened to poor Icarus, but combustion isn't the only consequence of flying too close to the sun. Consider the bird who flies so high that no one can hear her song. All in all, a little humility will go a long way, especially now as Venus moves into diplomatic, charming and cooperative Libra.

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The superstition of Friday the 13th began with the seizure of a medieval military order on Friday, Oct. 13, 1307. The downfall of this group, the Knights of Templar, had such an impact that the day was considered to be unlucky. Today the playful Leo moon aims to turn the paradigm inside out: Fortune favors creative mischief.

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The tall trees know the secret. Sometimes the only way to grow up is to root down. Of course, home is also different for each person. For some, conventional domestic scenes, such as sitting around a kitchen table with family, just don't apply. The Cancer moon has us rooting our energy into the places that make us feel comfortable and secure.

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Tests of patience are tests of character, as the best and worst of human qualities emerge when patience is tried. Such is today's cosmic challenge, with Mars and Saturn forming a stressful pattern custom-designed to elicit frustration. Dig down deep and show that you're made of something stronger and more mature than false urgencies.

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For over a year, Jupiter, the planet of abundance and good fortune, has traveled through Libra, the realm of relationships. As he shifts into Scorpio the jolly king will sober up a bit, as Scorpio energy is no joke. This is the realm of life, death and taxes and the soulful agent of change. So what would you most like to transform in the ...Read more

The sun, Mercury and Pluto square off in an epic power struggle. The most difficult opponent in the skirmish for control is the opponent within. Yet we can usually pin the blame on those difficult people in our lives who embody the conflict so well. We even fool ourselves into believing they are the real problem. Alas, the answers still lie ...Read more

The sun and Mercury align in Libra, speaking to the strength of relationships. Bad communication will be cleaned up and sorted out. Good communication will be the foundation on which to build the remarkable. This is also an opportunity to say what needs to be said. The muses of poetry and diplomacy will be with you.

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You don't have to believe in witches and magic to know that words have power and that people can essentially cast spells on one another with what they say. As Venus moves away from Mars and into a difficult arrangement with Saturn, relationships will be vulnerable to gossip and the ill opinions of others. Steer clear. Speak only kindness.

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Avalanches of advice are disseminated daily with the aim to unravel the exact formula for attaining one's heart's desire, though the recent conjunction of Venus and Mars has distilled the process down to three simple steps: Affirm what you want; make a plan; take action. All other nuances are merely optional.

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The harvest moon is the first full moon after the fall equinox. Gather up the fruits of your labor during this harbinger of abundance, and don't stop there. Meeting new people, loving, taking a chance in commerce or art -- these risks will bring luck in the next lunar cycle. Expect a surge of trepidation as you step into unknown territory. ...Read more

This is the ramp-up to the harvest moon. Once you get some momentum going the hard things become easy. Momentum can be dangerous, too, as speed can have an adverse effect on awareness and control. So cherish the hard, slow part of the process for what it allows you to see, and the fast-blur part of the process for where it takes you.

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Venus and Pluto form a very pleasing alignment to remind us how everybody likes a pattern. Chaos is destabilizing, whereas patterns reassure. They help us be our best selves. Take another look at the patterns at play in your own life these days. Doing so will help you relax, settle in and have more energy for expansion and curiosity.

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Observations come at a cost; it's why movie tickets, art exhibits, sporting events and theme parks ask for money upon entrance. But it's not just special events; everyday life is costly to see, too. Seeing comes with a responsibility to act on what you observe. The moon in Pisces lends greater powers of empathy to assist in the matter.

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