It's A Mad, Mad, Mad March!

Greetings Gifted Reader,

celestial event...

Yesterday, March 20, ushered in several celestial events. Whether they will be for the good or bad remains to be seen.

For starters, we experienced the Vernal Equinox. That’s the official first day of spring when daylight hours and nighttime hours are equal, exactly 12 hours each.

There was also a total Solar Eclipse as the Moon blocked the Sun.

Additionally, a Super Moon occurred when the Moon orbited at its closest to Earth.

According to this article, link below, yesterday was “Freaky Friday”:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/03/18/solar-eclipse/24970217/

spring has sprung!

Astrologically, there was a New Moon in Aries even as the Sun entered Aries--the Sun at 3:45 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, and the Moon earlier at 3:28 a.m. Aries marks the beginning of any Astrological new year, and is an ideal time to start something new. If you want to begin a relationship or a business for maximum success, this is your best date to do so.

This is also a time of rebirth. If you consider the Gregorian calendar and its new year beginning on January 1, you can see that this period is near the end of the first quarter of 2015. It’s a good time to assess where you are so far, and make those changes you think need to be made. Aries is always about bringing in new ideas and refreshing old ones.

lily for Lily...

In Chinese Animal Astrology, the sign Aries has “The Moon of the Dragon”. There are many similarities between the risk-taking Ram and the courageous Dragon.

Dear Gifted Reader, what do you hope to achieve in this Astrological new year?

Good news for those of you living on O’ahu. Gypsy Stars will be teaching basic Astrology classes in Honolulu. This will be a beginner’s class that covers all the basics so you will be prepared to continue studying on your own once you complete the course. Stay tuned for more details.

Meanwhile, check out The Urban Goddess on Facebook, and our line of T_zing t-shirts at CaféPress.

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com

Astrology's Golden Child

Greetings, Gifted Reader.

Leos love the stage

In about four days, the Sun will move into the sign Leo. For all you roaring lions, primping lionesses and purring cubs out there, this is the time of year when you thrive. Stretching out in the summer sun, showing off your luminous skin and crazy-wild mane, you just love this season--especially when folks start celebrating your birthday and all attention is focused on you.

Because attention is what Leos crave most--especially on a large scale. Up there on stage, surrounded by a multitude of adoring fans, it just doesn’t getter any better for you posing pussycats. You Leos love large crowds. In fact, you love anything large. And gaudy. That’s not to say all of you love bright, shiny things full of gold. But if you have a strong Sun in Leo placement, you’re likely to be drawn to clothing that sparkles and, not just at the disco. It all has to do with your sense of royalty. You are, after all, King of the Jungle.

King of the Jungle in gold

Unless you have a badly aspected Leo Sun, you are most at home on stage in the spotlight beaming away. You may think of it as leading others, but it’s really more about having your ego stroked. But that’s okay. In a lot of ways, Leo’s need for adulation is a lot less harmful than, say, Scorpio’s avenging manipulation.

can't get more golden than these guys 

Which brings us to this. What about the rest of us Sun signs? What does this period do to us?

Seattle Astrologer Dave L., on left, has Leo rising

For fire signs, Aries and Sagittarius, there’s a more harmonious feel during Leo months. For earth, water and air signs like Taurus, Scorpio or Aquarius, it might feel strained since you're all signs that square Leo. But everything depends on where Leo will transit in your Natal chart. What House will be affected? What planets will the Sun make hard aspects to? Those are the triggers to watch for.

Seattle Astrologer Dave H. has Leo Moon

For instance, in Gypsy Stars’ chart, the Sun in Leo will transit her 10^th House of Career. Hey, now that sounds promising. If I’m already working, then I should be applauded and recognized. Maybe, I’ll even get a bonus. On the other hand, if I’m looking for a job, the one I acquire during this time could be a keeper

If you’d like to know more about how the Sun in Leo affects your Natal chart, drop us a line at gypsystars@me.com.

Here’s an early Leo birthday shout-out to Seattle Astrology Group’s James Clark, below.

Seattle Astrologer James C. has Leo Sun

With all this talk about the Sun, Gypsy Stars almost forgot to ask how you enjoyed the Super Moon of July 12. If you missed it, you have two more chances on August 10 and September 9. Here’s a link to an explanation of the phenomena, which is basically when the moon is closer to earth in its orbit and looks larger to us here on Earth.

http://earthsky.org/space/what-is-a-supermoon

Remember, we’re always looking for metaphysicians—astrologers, numerologists, Tarot readers, spiritual healers and more to interview for this blog. Additionally, The Urban Goddess will promote you on Facebook, so join us and tell your story.

serious Leo hair on a non-Leo

If you live in Honolulu, you can read our quarterly Animal Astrology horoscopes in Cherry Pop Revue magazine. And, we have t-shirts!

  

Until September 20, have a happy Leo summer!

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com

Sun Daze

Greetings, Gifted Reader.

There’s nothing like the mid-year solstice that screams SUMMER! Blazing sunshine during long hours of daylight, while frolicking in a grassy park or floating in the cool waters of a nearby lake, brings summer joy. Summer is also the time for fairs, festivals and carnivals.

"county fair in the country sun..."

Remember Sly and the Family Stone’s song, "Hot Fun in the Summer Time?" "...County fair in the country sun, and everything is cooooool…”

Yup. Summer can really work magic on our spirits.

Here’s wikipedia’s definition of summer solstice:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_solstice

And, an interesting article in the Christian Science Monitor:

http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/2013/0621/First-day-of-summer-2013-What-is-a-solstice-anyway

"and everything is cooooool..."

But what does summer solstice mean metaphysically?

This season seems to make most of us feel more alive. Longer days give us more light to radiate through our souls. Birds sound chirpier, flowers bloom brighter, fruits ripen sweeter, and there’s a feeling that we’re at the apex of existence. Where spring was like birth, summer is us living our lives before we begin fading in fall and dying in winter—only to do it all over again.

flowers bloom brighter

If you’re a yogi or yogini, practicing sun salutations outdoors is lovely this time of year. Remember to eat fresh fruit and drink lots of spring water. And spending time among flora and fauna can be so fulfilling.

Another phenomena to look for happens tonight with the so-called Super Moon. It’s the fullest and closest moon to earth all year. See for yourself:

http://news.yahoo.com/supermoon-humanitys-fascination-explained-153630397.html;_ylt=AwrNUbLKkMZRtjcA.8LQtDMD

And, drop us a line to tell us how you celebrate summer solstice.

While you’re at it, please like our Urban Goddess fan page that celebrates all metaphysicians everywhere. We also have T_zing t-shirts, which we’re just about ready to relaunch with some new designs. 

Until we meet again,

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com