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Astrologer: Art Poppe | Length is approximately 20 to 24 pages.
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for
Michelle Kwan
July 7, 1980
12:01 PM
Torrance, CA
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Introduction
The biggest challenge to your health and diet is your emotional state. When your emotions are out of control, your body follows your lead. Second in command is Mercury, taking the lead from the emotions and reacting on the body in very profound ways.
Please let me Introduce you to the MONTHLY FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIFE STYLE GUIDE REPORT.
What it is: A monthly look at dietary and exercise potential based on the sign on the Ascendant, with a secondary look at the Moon, house, aspects and all other planets. It is a "LONG TERM" procedure for people interested in taking charge and control of their lives, and understanding the underlying cause of diet and exercise breakdowns. By understanding the monthly influences imposed upon them, they can work with them and avoid the pitfalls placed in their path.
What It is NOT: It is not intended to be used for "quick" dietary loss or health maintenance. It is not meant to be an "overload" of information so that the reader is confused by what can be overwhelming information if not closely monitored as seen below (in the USE paragraph).
DISCLAIMER: No diet or exercise regime should be started without the advice of a doctor or physician.
What is included: Signs on the Ascendant, planets in the house, signs and aspects, Midheaven (as others see us and contribute to our dietary effort).
What is NOT included and why: Midpoints. The main emphasis must be on the monthly emotional response that gets us all into trouble, causing us to spin out of control in a dietary sense.
So How Do I Use It: Major Focus, Focus and no notations. Items marked with Major focus have everything to do with the Health and diet guide. Items marked with focus are still important, but not as much of a major focus as the others. No notation means that the data has been included for information purposes, but I feel do not have a stronger influence than the information that is tagged.
An Important Note On Metabolism: You will see references to metabolism as rated High, Low and Medium. Just because a rating of high is considered good, all it really means is that you have an increased appetite more often. "If" you don’t get off your butt and do some sort of exercise, all that food will simply turn into fat.
Helpful hints:
These points work for me, and are only suggestions. Find what works for you and make the change. Best of luck!
1) Throw away the scale! If your clothes begin to fall off, or become loose, you are losing weight.
2) Pay attention to transits to your natal chart by the planet Jupiter (it expands what it touches), it tends to keep you bloated and feeling that nothing is happening. If you stay with it and don’t give in to a "Why am I trying, when nothing is happening?" attitude, you will be very happy with your success after the Jupiter transits end, either natal or Lunar returns.
3) Pay attention to transits to your natal chart by the planet Saturn, it tends to bind up the internal works, when passing the easiest food becomes somewhat difficult. Carbohydrates and bread are especially difficult.
4) Bread is the biggest thief of your energy. It will cause sluggish behavior, loss of energy and send you in for a nap to recharge yourself.
5) Eat several times a day (every 5-6 hours is comfortable), with smaller portions. Never wait until you are starving to eat, because you can always count on over-eating. If you eat tiny morsels of food several times a day, you will never be "hungry".
6) Eat heavy meals (earlier) during the day. Your last meal should be no later than 6pm. Eat enough to carry you through until AM, but not so much that you can’t digest it.
7) If you over-eat, skip the next meal, as you have over-loaded your digestive system, then wait until you start to feel hungry and have a very small vegetarian type meal. Drink lots of water.
8) Double cheeseburgers won’t help your diet, but if you must, eat it at noon and don’t eat until dinner at 6, eating only vegetable type foods and by all means drink plenty of water. Remove as much bread as possible before eating, and your digestive system will thank you.
9) I know what they say about coffee being a no-no, but on a day when you have a very busy schedule and need to get going, one cup (the real stuff) in the morning does the trick for the entire day, and an added benefit of being a wonderful diuretic. Any more than one cup reacts negatively on the nervous system. For me, the energy from one cup of coffee lasts 2-3 days, limiting my intake even more. I am actually down to 1/3 of a cup now. It still keeps me wired for 3 days.
10) Do experiment with food groups and types to see what your body likes and dislikes. For me it is Chinese food. I get a complete (takeout portion controlled) meal for a nominal price, and it covers all the food groups. I pass on the soup though. I have a dozen meals made up at a time and freeze them until needed. As a suggestion, I might have Pepper steak (replaced with chicken) with vegetables and fried rice. My body agrees with the results, but yours may react differently.
11) If you are a couch potato like me who spends most of his day sitting (writing text like this), then exercise is more essential. If you sit and watch TV a lot, then include exercises that you can do while watching TV. Make your personal space your work out area as well.
12) Your Lunar return influences change every month, and so should your diet, if not only to keep you from getting bored to death! You will actually find your body needs and food groups change as well.
For the past two years I have been paying careful attention to the Lunar return (13 moons), and especially the sign on the Ascendant, and have come up with the following and very effective guide for everyone concerned with health, diet and exercise. As a long time sufferer dealing with obesity, I have practiced what I am about to preach with very nice results. It is what has inspired me to write this program and keep track of the ups and downs, pitfalls and workable solutions to a problem plaguing many Americans. I believe it to be an invaluable tool (if used correctly) to take back control of your life. The nice part about this program is, if you fail, you can always start over. You might even understand why you failed, bringing eventual success to your efforts. It points out quite clearly how you might fair in a "fire sign month", or how you may fail or see less than expected results in a "Venus controlled month".
The astrological analysis is based on the following information. This information can be useful if you are an astrologer or student of astrology:
Sun 15 Can 47 Neptune 20 Sag 38
Moon 18 Tau 34 Pluto 18 Lib 59
Mercury 22 Can 05 Asc. 1 Lib 57
Venus 16 Gem 04 MC 2 Can 07
Mars 28 Vir 22 2nd cusp 29 Lib 16
Jupiter 7 Vir 10 3rd cusp 29 Sco 46
Saturn 21 Vir 57 5th cusp 4 Aqu 28
Uranus 21 Sco 43 6th cusp 4 Pis 52
Tropical Placidus Standard Time observed
July 7, 1980 12:01 PM
GMT: 19:01:00 Time Zone: 7 hours West
Lat. and Long. of birth: 33 N 50 09 118 W 50 09
Lunar Return for: Torrance, CA 33 N 50 09 118 W 50 09Aspects and orbs:
Conjunction: 3 Deg 00 Min
Opposition : 3 Deg 00 Min
Square : 3 Deg 00 Min
Trine : 3 Deg 00 Min
Sextile : 2 Deg 00 Min
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Lunar Return for: Torrance, CA 33 N 50 09 118 W 50 09
LUNAR RETURN: June 10, 2010 at 1:47:44 AM
Zodiac Signs on the Ascendant and MC, and the Ascendant Ruler
The zodiac signs on the Ascendant and MC, and the house position of the Ascendant ruler at the time of the Lunar return are described below. Your social and career opportunities for the coming month are influenced by these signs and house placement.
Ascendant in Sagittarius (MAJOR FOCUS):
Characteristics of Sagittarius on the Ascendant:
You will do everything in grand style this month. There is nothing introverted in your life as you wander around through doing nothing special except "visiting" every place you can think of so others can see you, rather than you seeing them. You have many associates and acquaintances, but the chance of having real friends is questionable.
You like to keep communications light, non-threatening and casual rather than get involved in heavy discussions. You have a love of travel and you should feel that you have been born with roller skates on your feet so when you awake you can be on your way again. Philosophic thought and religious matters will have special importance in your life in some form.
Energetic enthusiasm surrounds this whole month, but physical stamina is not at its strongest now. In fact, laziness can easily accompany this influence unless there is motivation to perform accompanying it. Routine and boring physical exercise is not your forte, even if you are on the move quite a bit. Matters connected to philosophy, travel, spirituality, teaching, writing, publishing and research will be very strong for you this month. Love of theater, dancing, sports, animals, travel and good food and drink will be more interesting to you as well.
The Ruling Planet for this Lunar Month:
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the happy and optimistic planet.The Part Of The Body Your Sign Rules:
Sagittarius rules the hips, thighs, sciatic nerve, liver, lungs and motor nerves. The tendency to feverish complaints may be noted this month.Your Metabolic rate for this Lunar Month:
High. INCREASES THE APPETITE dramatically, making you feel hungry more often. With this much energy present, you should be able to overcome any obstacles before you. Remember to change your routine to keep from getting bored. Because it will be very easy to burn up food that you eat now, make sure to eat smaller and more nutritious meals. If you eat more frequently, say 4 mini-meals a day, your body will thank you for it. Just like a car or plane, the better the fuel that you put in, the better the performance. Avoid heavy food and carbohydrates that can clog the engine and slow you down, stealing your energy. Heavy food can cause you to feel sluggish, resulting in the need to take more breaks and afternoon or evening naps to recharge.Likely attitude towards diet and exercise:
"I don’t mind exercise, as a matter of fact, right after I get done eating, drinking and taking a nap, I’m gonna get right on it!"Exercise Programs:
Exercise with friends that you enjoy being with, to add an extra spark to your workout. Archery, fencing, rock climbing, polo, horseback riding, calisthenics, rafting, hiking, camping, and canoeing would be an excellent workout for you.Eat:
Fruits and vegetables, raw salads, green peppers, strawberries, pears, apples, potatoes, oats, whole grain cereals, egg yolk, broiled poultry and fish, beets, tomatoes, plums, cherries, oranges, lemons, skim milk, yogurt, brown rice, whole wheat, (drink) water, and rice. Eat four smaller meals a day rather than three large ones. Ethnic foods such as vegetables, curry, sushi, rice, salad, also juice, granola, dried apricots, popcorn and raisins. Asparagus and olives can be great cleansing agents, along with green peas, mushrooms, sage, cloves and nutmeg.Avoid:
Butter and other fats, gravies, cream, candy, and chocolate. Try to cut down on as much alcohol as possible to avoid damage to the liver and skin.Pay attention to any/all planets located in the First House of the self, for additional tips and information, as well as the aspects to them.
Disclaimer: Before starting any diet, always seek the advice of a doctor or physician.
Ascendant is in Sagittarius, Sagittarius Decanate
The metabolic rate this month is Very high. INCREASES THE APPETITE dramatically, making you feel hungry more often.
Ruled by the planet Jupiter, you love to talk and travel because of your restless nature. You will become bored easily and need to be going someplace all the time. You will be much friendlier but need to watch the tendency to gossip however. You are intuitive and because of your sales ability you may sense what others need. You will have to effectively deal with the energy that you scatter all over the place and recognize that when you get your point across, you may offend people.
Ruler of Ascendant in 4th house:
With the Lunar Ascendant Ruler in the Lunar 4th house, the focus will be on the home, the emotional makeup of your personal life, your connection with your emotions, and with your past, family and most of all as a parent. The 4th House represents the home and your most private thoughts and feelings, and because of this your life will be very private this month, choosing to play it very close to the home environment. The 4th House relates to the mother or mothering influences for others, and becoming a "more nurturing" parent.
Additional 4th house influences:
Country, home, family, memories, dependence on others or others depending on you, real-estate, safety, security, roots, tradition, loyalties, ties, domestic life, nourishment, support from others, being accepted, belonging, furnishings, meals, your subconscious memories, fears, or habits. Laundry, food, household items, daily home life, private life, and karmic conditions.MC in Virgo:
Since this is the most "visible" part of the Lunar chart, it represents how you want to be seen by the outside world. It is the face or mask that you deliberately put on for others to see.
With Virgo on the Midheaven you should try to avoid chocolate than can cause upsets of the digestive system, also, and any type of drug will not sit well with you. Medicine should be taken only with a doctor's supervision. Avoid food that is highly seasoned, spicy, loaded with sauce or gravy, and fried foods. Instead eat green vegetables and avoid salty food and fresh bread which will not digest well.
Career matters or things that might hold some kind of interest for you this month are secretarial work, literary or publishing, administration, management, health club, teaching, journalism, copywriting, psychology, librarian, or perhaps as a civil servant.
More meetings will take place in public now, or expressing your views through letters to a newspaper may be on your mind. You may decide that you want to start a new career or have two careers at the same time. On the negative side, you may find that dealing with people in authority or father figures will become much more difficult for you this month. You are tranquil and shy and are most content when you are working in the background of any organization rather than on the firing line where all kinds of nastiness goes on.
The way you conduct yourself is always proper. Your quiet and unemotional viewpoint is immediately apparent because you do not spread sympathy and caring although you may be. You come across ready for business and display a conservative approach to everything and everybody. You will draw people to you who need honest assessments of situations or special advice. This is your area of expertise. You never miss anything that goes on in your environment whether at home or at the office and are always looking to learn something new.
The Sun
The placement of the Sun in the Lunar return chart is very important and affects almost every area of your life!
Sun in 7th house (FOCUS):
The Lunar Sun is now in your 7th house. One to one relationships, friends and agreements, functioning as a unit rather than as an individual, romance with commitment, consultations with doctors, lawyers or any experts are highlighted this month. This is an important time for working with others and not against them. Make sure you make an equal contribution to whatever you work on, including business and marriage.
Additional 7th house interpretations:
Commitment, harmony, marriage partners, romantic partners, business partners, doctor and patient relationships, relating to people who oppose your ideas, competitors, adversaries, opponents in any area, conflicts, enemies, lawsuits, karmic patterns, people's reactions to our actions, the public, and legal affairs.
The Moon
The placement of the Moon in the Lunar return chart affects emotions, moods, domestic affairs and relationships with women during the coming month.
Moon in 6th house (MAJOR FOCUS):
Now, right after the Ascendant this month, the Moon is extremely important to your health, diet and well being. The Moon RULES your emotional state, and which ever way it goes, so does your diet and health. Ever been in love?????? I mean really in love?? Did you need to eat to feel whole, or was love your entire nourishment? What happened when you broke up, got divorced or weren’t getting along, and who became your new bestest friend (again)??? Food!
Wherever the Moon is placed this month, is where you will look for love, support or emotional nourishment. The aspects to the moon this month will show you your chance of finding it. With well aspected (nourished) planets your health and quality of life thrives, but anything negative will send you off your diet and health plan into the waiting and willing arms of a lover called food!!! If you will look at the planets afflicted (difficult), it will give you some idea of how you will try to nourish yourself (food) and what you have a thirst or hunger for. Spicy and hot foods (Mars) can point to sexual desire, sweets (Venus) can indicate a need for pure love and romance. Even in times of anger, you will turn to this willing lover (food), who never ever, ever lets you down, especially when wrongs haven’t been righted. The amount of food you eat when angry will show just how much you want to punish others or punish yourself.
The Lunar Moon is now in your 6th house. The work place can become boring or tiring, thinking of places we would rather be or actually going there instead. Stress is associated with this placement because of circumstances surrounding coworkers or the boss. Health matters will be more of a concern and aches and pains can be exaggerated out of proportion. Not that they aren't real, but our senses are more acute. Remember, worrying about ailments can make you sick! Hobbies and cleaning is a productive way of handling this placement. If the Lunar Moon makes any hard aspects while in the 6th house, there can be a confrontation with female co-workers, nervousness or ill health caused by emotional problems.
The Moon here governs possible health complaints with the stomach, breasts, digestive organs, and bladder. There may be some complaints with indigestion, stomach ulcer, flatulence, coughs, gallstones, or emotional disorders such as depression.
Your metabolic rate this month is LOWERED by this placement of the Moon. It will be much more difficult to absorb and release anything you eat, not that you can’t but it will be at a much slower rate. Any heavy food or carbohydrates can really wipe you out physically, and any sugar will turn to fat much more rapidly. Eat smaller meals, less often, and above all, learn to recognize when you are full. You can always eat again later!
Suggested exercise includes water sports, swimming, running, calisthenics, sailing, white water rafting. Avoid any fitness program that requires you to exert yourself too much. Do not try to lose weight too quickly now, rather a slow and gradual weight loss is indicated this month.
Try to avoid eating food loaded with starches, sugar, and salt. Constipation from an increased appetite for cheese and salt produces bloating. Spicy and highly seasoned food doesn’t sit well with your more than sensitive stomach.
Additional 6th house interpretations:
Diet, service to others, coworkers, attention to detail, waiting on others, using skills, teaching others skills, craftsmanship, organization abilities, work routine, chores, responsibilities, punctuality, schedules, competency, how you work, taking responsibility for health or fitness, exercise, health care, stress, sleep habits, caring for the health of others, therapy, nutrition, nursing, tasks, habits, overall health, hard work, employees, hygiene, working environment, pets and animals.Mercury
The placement of Mercury in the Lunar return chart affects communication, and your ability to learn and express yourself during the coming month.
Mercury in 6th house (MAJOR FOCUS):
They say that where the mind goes, the body follows. That is why there is a Major Focus on it every month. What you think, speak and project, even unspoken words will convince the body of your intent and act accordingly. Positive affirmation of your goals will bring positive results to your health and diet efforts. Negative thoughts and actions will bring nothing but negative results to your health and diet efforts. Look at the aspects to Mercury to find out if the influences around you this month will act to derail your efforts or strengthen them. If they are negative, look to the cause and correct them. You may not be able to change them completely, but you will be aware of what the cause is, and be prepared to work with them, instead of against them. You have the tools for success, if you don’t take them out of the tool box and put them to work, what good are they?
Mercury is in your 6th house, and indicates areas of interests in your life this month, as well as health matters or where your thoughts are likely to be focused. Health complaints may take place through the nervous system, breathing, asthmatic conditions, sense of hearing and lungs.
You will get an extra boost through your metabolism with Mercury here. Just because your metabolic rate is rated high, don’t think that talking about it, or thinking about a new diet and health regime is going to make it happen. Get off your butt and make it happen! INCREASES THE APPETITE dramatically, making you feel hungry more often. Remember to change your routine to keep from getting bored. Because it will be very easy to burn up food that you eat now, make sure to eat smaller and more nutritious meals. If you eat more frequently, say 4 mini-meals a day, your body will thank you for it. Just like a car or plane, the better the fuel that you put in, the better the performance. Avoid heavy food and carbohydrates that can clog the engine and slow you down, stealing your energy. Heavy food can cause you to feel sluggish, resulting in the need to take more breaks and afternoon or evening naps to recharge.
Suggested exercise routines to keep your nerves in fine working order include Staying away from sports that will hurt yourself, or others. You will need a great deal of variety to keep from getting bored, so switch your routine, often. Aerobics, working out, volleyball, jogging, dance, gymnastics, basketball, or tennis should keep your nerves functioning properly. Get an enthusiastic friend to help you exercise, because you love to talk while doing most anything and would enjoy the company.
In your diet, try to avoid coffee and stimulants, whereas herbal teas have a calming effect. You may be inclined to eat junk food at the drop of a hat, so choose your junk food wisely.
This is a wonderful month for mental work, but a difficult month for criticism both to and from others. Expect a fragile nervous system mixed with a modicum of anxiety. Health and hygiene concerns are highlighted, and new diets can start now and be effective. If Mercury makes a harsh aspect while in the 6th house there can be concerns over health matters with family, neighbors or associates. Nerves can become frazzled or an illness can take place as well as probable interference's in communications with co-workers or the boss. Be on guard for hazards around the workplace that may affect your health, or taking on of additional duties that stresses you causing an illness.
Additional 6th house interpretations:
Service to others, coworkers, attention to detail, waiting on others, using skills, teaching others skills, craftsmanship, organization abilities, work routine, chores, responsibilities, punctuality, schedules, competency, how you work, taking responsibility for health or fitness, exercise, health care, stress, sleep habits, caring for the health of others, therapy, nutrition, nursing, tasks, habits, overall health, hard work, employees, hygiene, working environment, pets and animals.Mercury square Mars:
Your mind is out of sync with your body.
The body takes its orders directly from the mind. As the mind goes, so goes the body. Influences that will either support or sabotage your health and diet efforts this month are indicated here. Hard or difficult aspects to Mercury will bring negative results and possible illness. They will HELP to show you the error of your ways, and your thought process, not to punish you with failure. Soft or easy aspects to Mercury will help, support, nurture and bring success to your efforts. Sometimes too easy an aspect will make you over-confident and not appreciate what you are doing, or what you have.
Mars rules the head, brain and nerves, sinus, headaches, tooth and gum problems, or even nose bleeds. Protect your head and face from injuries.
Likely attitude towards Diet and exercise:
Fast food, takeout or frozen dinners will be your favorite past time this month. You will tend to eat way too much, and most probably eat while in motion. Anything that microwaves quickly and doesn’t keep you waiting is right up your alley. Be careful about being driven to eat when you are angry, because that is a downfall this month. Food that is hot and spicy will be much more to your liking.Exercise that is good for Mars:
Martial arts, surfing, rollerblading, gymnastics, boxing, football, softball, or basketball, jogging, walking, horseback riding, swimming, or tennis.Avoid:
Salt and liquor in particular should be avoided. Ingesting too much salt affects the bones and arteries, while liquor will react negatively on the kidneys.This is an excellent time to adopt a wait and see attitude before considering any actions as you can easily get yourself into situations you may regret later. Phone calls that arrive this month may be a cry for help, but weigh all of the possibilities very carefully. From this energy comes the expression "When in doubt, Don't!"
Heated emotional arguments can easily erupt, so think twice before you speak. Situations requiring quick thinking should be avoided because the impulsive side of your nature is out of whack with the thought process.
Control those outbursts before they get you into trouble. Accident potential is rated very high so use caution in travel.
Mercury sextile Jupiter:
Increases the desire to eat.
Abundant communication with others is present this month!
Chances are good for acquiring something of substantial value that puts a smile on your face this month. Always get expert professional opinions in all matters that are important to you. The power of positive thinking will see you through the toughest of times. Learn how to play the game of life instead of bucking the system!
Make pacts or agreements with others or sign documents because the time is right. Credit purchases can soar, just make sure you don't go overboard in your spending, putting you into further debt.
Communications and ideas will flow easily and the clairvoyant faculties are stimulated. A friendly attitude prevails, PHONE CALLS INCREASE, and letter writing is favored. SIGN CONTRACTS for favorable outcomes and take any form of test for assured success. Write down ideas when they come to you, no matter where you are because you may forget something very beneficial to you in the future. The force is definitely with you where words are concerned.
Mercury trine Saturn:
Common sense is the rule to follow for success and seek advice from those people whom you respect. This is an excellent time for seeking the advice from a doctor for the correct diagnosis. Saying the right thing can make a great impression on people this month so choose your words well or rehearse them in your mind just before you speak.
The ability to find the right words for any situation is with you now, and problem solving should be a breeze. This is also a good time for writing and research. Your education may become very important to you, or if you are so inclined, marriage plans or engagement plans can be entered into or discussed. Household repairs should be considered during this favorable phase as well. Cooperation can be best obtained by working in cooperation with others.
Mercury sextile Uranus:
Unexpected communications can come and original thinking on your part can turn into wonderful projects. There can be many short trips or a friend may call and invite you to dinner. Dreams can bring new insights into problems and new areas of life.
The mind becomes very curious about all kinds of things, the more way out the concept, the better you will like it. If you want to learn something new, you will pick up the subject at hand with great ease. Sudden intuitive insights can present marvelous solutions and sudden good news can arrive that takes you completely by surprise. Unexpected short trips that prove to be profitable or information received can be quite different and unusual to some degree. Phone lines can get real fuzzy and spontaneous reactions to situations are highly probable this month.
This month favors the opening of formerly unopened doors and breaking the chains that bind you. Creative sparks that occur this month should prove very exciting.
Mercury square Neptune:
Your mind is out of sync with your body.
The body takes its orders directly from the mind. As the mind goes, so goes the body. Influences that will either support or sabotage your health and diet efforts this month are indicated here. Hard or difficult aspects to Mercury will bring negative results and possible illness. They will HELP to show you the error of your ways, and your thought process, not to punish you with failure. Soft or easy aspects to Mercury will help, support, nurture and bring success to your efforts. Sometimes too easy an aspect will make you over-confident and not appreciate what you are doing, or what you have.
Neptune rules the feet, toes and bones of the feet. Some health complaints this month are swelling, allergic reaction to drugs, or problems with the feet. There can be vulnerabilities or sensitivity to medicines, drugs, and anesthesia.
Exercise Programs:
Music, dance, biking, the stair master, treadmill, rowing machine, swimming, ice skating, canoeing, rowing, water skiing, surfing, water-aerobics classes. Step aerobic, ballet, jazz or other types of dance will be very appealing to you now. Meditative techniques, yoga and Tai Chi might help you when you are feeling funky!Avoid:
Cut down on table salt, for that can make you feel bloated. Coffee can over-stimulate Neptune natives and should be cut down to a bare minimum. Neptune also governs drugs, you should be careful in their use. Avoid alcohol in excess too because it will tend to dehydrate you.Use caution around water this month to avoid accidents. Mysterious conditions of the negative kind are all around.
Be somewhat skeptical if any offers that arrive seem too good to good to be true as confusion, lies and deceptions will be found in communications. Avoid dishonesty at all cost and stay away from dishonest people. You may notice that your nerves can be on edge so make sure you have all the facts before you engage your mouth.
Avoid any sort of contracts, as the fine print is not to your advantage. Delays in mail are to be expected, so if you are waiting for something, be patient. WATCH YOUR DRIVING to avoid any mishaps.
Venus
The placement of Venus in the Lunar return chart affects romance and friendship over the coming month.
Venus in 8th house (FOCUS):
Next in line for our Focus is lovely, seductive and beautiful Venus. Wherever Venus is located indicates where love, affection and attention can be found. Look carefully at the aspects to Venus because she can either bring love or try to hold it back. Negative aspects can also try to derail your efforts for health and diet, whereas positive aspects can help to support your efforts. Do not allow negative Venus aspects to knock you off your path to success, instead recognize that they are there, and work with them, instead of against them. Remember, every day, is NOT going to be a holiday.
Financial gains can come from others, benefits through marriage or business. The sexual side of relationships is aroused to the point of INTENSITY this month. Favors seeking loans and relating to others, personal security and financial matters take on greater importance. Pensions or inheritances may provide an additional source of income or you may experience a certain spiritual closeness to your mate that cannot be defined. You can open a joint bank account for projects that are important to the both of you. If Venus receives any harsh aspects while in the 8th house, excessive sexual needs can arise.
Additional 8th house interpretations:
Rebirth, transformation, other peoples money, secrets, sex, mysticism, intuitiveness, renewing, rebuilding, restoring, refurbishing, limiting beliefs, bad habits, attachments that drain you physically, attachments to possessions that restrict or burden, obsessions, compulsive behavior, legacies, inheritance, insurance, alimony, taxes, loans, psychic and occult matters, and metaphysics.
Mars
The placement of Mars in the Lunar return chart affects your drive, ambition, and vitality during the coming month.
Mars in 9th house:
Next in line is the planet Mars. Mars is considered extremely aggressive and masculine. It shows where you will put tremendous energy and where you will apply that energy by house. Mars is that push that gets you going, gets you off the couch and onto the treadmill. Push too hard however, and you can meet with great resistance from all areas around you, including people, places and things. Applied in the wrong way will bring with it combative situations, arguments, tempers flaring and in some cases accidental behavior. If the Universe tells you to knock off the macho behavior (aspect wise), then take a hint and do so. If the Universe gives you a green light aspect wise, then go for it with your whole heart. Look carefully at the aspects to find out who, or what may be putting obstacles in your path, and act accordingly.
This is a wonderful placement for creative and intellectual work or study. Be careful in trying to convince other people of your beliefs, as you will have the sensitivity of a sledgehammer. Travel will be very satisfying unless under harsh aspect. In-laws can be a source of inspiration or a real burden, so watch your remarks when the family is together. Expand your own personal beliefs and knowledge through education and legal matters. There may be some court action that comes up to deal with. If Mars forms a difficult aspect while in the 9th house, then you can encounter danger while traveling or visiting places far from home.
Additional 9th house interpretations:
Higher education, philosophy, religion, travel, spirituality, mysticism, journeys of the mind, psychic alignment, sense of humor, opinions, foreign ideas, foreign cultures, law and legal matters, inspiration, publishing, sports, spiritual journeys, wisdom, akashic records, consciousness expansion.Mars opposition Neptune:
Neptune rules the feet, toes and bones of the feet. Some health complaints this month are swelling, allergic reaction to drugs, or problems with the feet. There can be vulnerabilities or sensitivity to medicines, drugs, and anesthesia.
Exercise Programs:
Music, dance, biking, the stair master, treadmill, rowing machine, swimming, ice skating, canoeing, rowing, water skiing, surfing, water-aerobics classes. Step aerobic, ballet, jazz or other types of dance will be very appealing to you now. Meditative techniques, yoga and Tai Chi might help you when you are feeling funky!Avoid:
Cut down on table salt, for that can make you feel bloated. Coffee can over-stimulate Neptune natives and should be cut down to a bare minimum. Neptune also governs drugs, you should be careful in their use. Avoid alcohol in excess too because it will tend to dehydrate you.You may discover that you have been betrayed by someone very dear to you this month, as deceptions can be found at the highest levels of work, government or domestic life. Getting the truth from others is not promising. Try to avoid potential hazards to your health or well being by using care in what you do.
It is likely that you will be easily discouraged in your attempts to succeed and find your vitality is on the low side. Avoid wasted and destructive energies, impulsive actions, failures, misuse and abuse of others, criminal behavior and infections which are all side effects. Remember, your ENERGY LEVELS WILL BE NON-EXISTENT.
Confusion and chaotic conditions can easily arrive in your life now and new ventures or business should wait until the fog you call a mind clears. Dangerous conditions CAN exist around areas where escaping gas, toxic chemical or fumes, flammable liquids and gases are stored or located.
Mars square Asc.:
This month you will be very accident prone! Perhaps the Universe is trying to tell you something! True love doesn't run regular, smooth or on time now, it can be considered more or less constipated. Neither party will be willing to give in, so let it go until another time. Love really stinks this month, but don't take my word for it, it'll be a surprise.
Argumentative people will be easy to find. This is a notorious month for mechanical breakdowns and failures in your automobile, so make sure you are not too far from a service station.
Your aggressive and positive actions will lead to disagreements and conflicts in your private relations and with the public as well. Expect to be unpopular, and don't think that revenge through anger will improve your status. If you must drive, expect to be cut off, gestured and provoked. Remember this is only a test.
You will be inconsiderate of others feelings, uncooperative and downright intense, so it might be better to be alone for awhile.
Jupiter
The placement of Jupiter in the Lunar return chart determines in what areas of your life you are likely to have opportunities for growth and expansion during the coming month.
Jupiter in 4th house (MAJOR FOCUS):
Next in line we have Jupiter, planet of good fortune and expansion. Wherever Jupiter falls it likes to make things bigger, and gives resistance to letting things go back to normal shape, like the human body for instance (especially around the hip area). Whenever Jupiter takes a prominent position in the Lunar or Natal chart, weight will be easy to put on, and remain on, until the influence ends. Then and only then can things go back to normal, whatever normal is.
Matters pertaining to real estate, home expansion, redecorating or improving your existing home, investing in real estate, benefits through parents, putting down roots in a new home or location can occur now. There will be an increase in confidence, being more in touch with who you are, feeling secure with your present circumstances. The home may become a spiritual retreat for you and others, and more people are likely to be included in the family circle. If Jupiter makes a difficult aspect while in the 4th house, you may adopt a very lazy attitude, where nothing gets done.
In the health department, there will be an emphasis on the hips, thighs, sciatic nerve, liver, lungs and motor nerves. The tendency to feverish complaints may also be noted this month. If you do not exercise to burn off all the increased food that you ingest, you will get bigger and bigger, and wonder why!
There will be a boost of your metabolic rate this month, which INCREASES THE APPETITE dramatically, making you feel hungry more often. Because it will be very easy to burn up food that you eat now, make sure to eat smaller and more nutritious meals. If you eat more frequently, say 4 mini-meals a day, your body will thank you for it. Just like a car or plane, the better the fuel that you put in, the better the performance. Avoid heavy food and carbohydrates that can clog the engine and slow you down, stealing your energy. Heavy food can cause you to feel sluggish, resulting in the need to take more breaks and afternoon or evening naps to recharge.
Suggested exercise routines that will help you burn off fat and calories can be found in archery, fencing, rock climbing, polo, horseback riding, calisthenics, rafting, hiking, camping, and canoeing.
Try to include in your diet more fruits and vegetables, raw salads, green peppers, strawberries, pears, apples, potatoes, oats, whole grain cereals, egg yolk, broiled poultry and fish, beets, tomatoes, plums, cherries, oranges, lemons, skim milk, yogurt, brown rice, whole wheat, (drink) water, and rice. Eat four smaller meals a day rather than three large ones. Ethnic foods such as vegetables, curry, sushi, rice, salad, also juice, granola, dried apricots, popcorn and raisins. Asparagus and olives can be great cleansing agents, along with green peas, mushrooms, sage, cloves and nutmeg.
Do your best to exclude from your diet butter and other fats, gravies, cream, candy, and chocolate. Try to cut down on as much alcohol as possible to avoid damage to the liver and skin.
Additional 4th house interpretations:
Country, home, family, memories, dependence on others or others depending on you, real-estate, safety, security, roots, tradition, loyalties, ties, domestic life, nourishment, support from others, being accepted, belonging, furnishings, meals, your subconscious memories, fears, or habits. Laundry, food, household items, daily home life, private life, and karmic conditions.Jupiter opposition Saturn:
Wherever Jupiter is placed by house and whatever it touches by aspect tends to benefit, receive good fortune or become larger than when it started, at least positively aspected. This can make dieting very difficult, unless you cut food intake to a system designed to try to expand itself. On the negative side, it can act to prevent good things to come to us. In either case, it will sharply increase your appetite, which is why smaller more healthy meals are suggested.
Major changes are indicated this month due to this powerful configuration in your life. Leave business matters alone, because the possibility of failure is high. You face the danger of comparing yourself to others and feel insecure and perhaps angry about your failure and their success. You might notice some inflammations in the joints or arthritis or suffer some discomforts from water on the knees this month. Progress can very easily come to a screeching halt in any area of life this month, and on any project. If you are involved in large projects requiring the help or support of others, then you can expect to be tested on the validity of the project through the people that you associate with. I know that you won't want to hear it but PATIENCE is the key.
When considering any actions, let this influence pass first and then take a look at it again. You will be a very restless spirit who will want to be on the move, but that movement is blocked and so the tension builds, especially if you are waiting for something to happen.
Traditional methods for handling money won't work now, and the differences between religious and spiritual issues can arise and you may have difficulty sorting through the differences in the two. This is a time when we want to expand (Jupiter) but we are frustrated (Saturn) and held back. This is a poor time for business and business expansion and there are bound to be legal difficulties and red tape to deal with. A financial crisis is possible at this time. This is a poor time to do any publishing or travel.
This is a poor time for legal issues, lawsuits, and education, publishing, travel and love relationships, instead get back to the basics of life. Money can be tough to come by. Don't look for rewards to come for work done until after this influence ends. Needless to say you will be very restless, longing to do something but cannot.
Jupiter conjunct Uranus:
Wherever Jupiter is placed by house and whatever it touches by aspect tends to benefit, receive good fortune or become larger than when it started, at least positively aspected. This can make dieting very difficult, unless you cut food intake to a system designed to try to expand itself. On the negative side, it can act to prevent good things to come to us. In either case, it will sharply increase your appetite, which is why smaller more healthy meals are suggested.
There will be an increased need to socialize with others that is very unusual to you, and someone can come along and open you to new ideas that you have never thought of before. New opportunities can open you up to science and engineering principles as well. Money can suddenly arrive this month from out of the blue.
Good fortune is around you as well as opportunities that can arise quite unexpectedly. You are much more creative and tolerant to your fellow man and woman, and unusual relationships and friendships with foreigners or people very different than yourself can begin. Group associations and an interest in Astrological theory may develop.
Saturn
The placement of Saturn in the Lunar return chart determines where you will encounter obstacles, difficult lessons, and where discipline will be needed in your life during the coming month.
Saturn in 10th house:
Next up is Saturn. Saturn is the great teacher. Wherever Saturn is located by house, shows where losses, setbacks, depression, maturity, growing up or feeling gloomy can occur. Usually it is present when the time is just not right for an action or activity to occur, for whatever the reason. It is like having a credit card that always comes back "access denied". Sometimes the access is permanent, other times it is temporary in nature.
If you have always wanted to be a leader somehow, this month is an auspicious time to take charge, but remember it can also be a time for disasters. Sudden changes should be expected in status and reputation. Promotions, recognition as well as increased responsibilities can occur. You will be working with older people, groups or business contacts rather than new age types. If Saturn makes a difficult aspect while in the 10th house, then difficulties with authority figures, governmental agencies, parents and employers can be encountered.
Additional 10th house interpretations:
Profession, occupation, ambitions, goals, talents, satisfaction from work, your public self, status, the actual title of your job, reputation, what you are known for, strangers perceptions of you, public reputation, status, life direction, achievements, honor, dishonor, authority figures, government, politics.Saturn opposition Uranus:
Now, Saturn brings with it a separate set of circumstances wherever it is by house and aspect. In either case, whether positive or negative aspect, it puts very strong obstacles in your path to be dealt with. It has been noted that every time there is a Saturn transit, everything comes to a screeching halt, with a big sign that seems to suggest "Access Denied!" I have also seen that anytime there is a strong Saturn presence, denying us what we want can also be protecting us from ourselves, possibly by the presence of a more wise and learned energy than ourselves, which is also a characteristic of Saturn. Diet wise, it seems to limit the need to eat, curbs the appetite and allows you to take more control of the food that you eat. On the negative side, it always slows down the digestive process dramatically. The utmost caution should be advised as to what you eat with this energy as constipation, and a bound up digestive system can take on the consistency of cement. A vegetarian diet is ideal with this energy whether transits to natal, lunar return or progression.
There will be an inability to hear the opinions of other people and you may act in a rude manner because of your extreme restlessness. Delays that you experience this month are caused by circumstances that you cannot control and there will be frustrations with people whose ideas or viewpoints differ from yours, or you will notice that friends who are normally reliable will become somewhat indifferent and you will be aware of odd reactions to your current circumstances.
Relationships that are strong will pass the test before it now; however relationships that are experiencing problems will either undergo change, or end.
Heavy obligations will be imposed on you now and tensions can cause an explosive nature. The urge for freedom will not only rock your boat, but unnerve those around you whether on the domestic or career levels. A reversal of fortune is also possible with this influence. This is not a favorable time to be involved with any groups or organizations and difficulties will be found in money, legal matters, taxes, insurance and wills. In health matters the teeth may need some attention as sudden eruptions can occur.
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
The placement of the 3 outer planets in the Lunar return chart indicates areas in your life that are likely to take surprising twists and turns, where idealism and illusion may enter your life, or where compulsive or extreme situations may arise in your life during the coming month.
Uranus in 4th house:
Next in line is the planet Uranus, ruler of Aquarius, and just like a true Aquarian, Uranus, is the rebel, the non-conformist, the humanitarian and the unpredictable child. Wherever Uranus is placed by house, all bets are off for a normal existence, replaced by sudden out of the blue and whimsical behavior. No matter what the circumstance this month, it won’t be boring! It is life thrust upon us, not chosen.
Old hang ups can arise to be dealt with now, creating some discord and separations. Unexpected and perhaps sudden changes can occur on the domestic front as well. A change of residence is possible with the placement of Uranus here, or you may decide to make some much needed repairs. If Uranus makes a difficult aspect while in the 4th house, home projects will not do well, moves that were planned will not go well (if at all), and business activities centered around the home will not do well.
Additional 4th house interpretations:
Country, home, family, memories, dependence on others or others depending on you, real-estate, safety, security, roots, tradition, loyalties, ties, domestic life, nourishment, support from others, being accepted, belonging, furnishings, meals, your subconscious memories, fears, or habits. Laundry, food, household items, daily home life, private life, and karmic conditions.Neptune in 3rd house:
One of my favorite planets is Neptune. Among the qualities it loves to bring to the party is illusion, and deception, but also imagination, illumination and inspiration (That covers all the "I" words). Psychic and intuitive aspects can emerge from our subconscious mind now, and can do so in a myriad of ways like music, art, poetry, compassion and humanitarian efforts. Remember to look at Neptune like you are in a very naughty dream that is not real, and is never going to come true. It was great at the time, but has nothing to do with reality.
Communications with kin, neighbors and close family members can become confusing and perhaps somewhat deceptive this month, so speak precisely and realistically as possible under this cloud of confusion. If Neptune makes a difficult aspect while in the 3rd house, dishonesty can be employed in speaking and thinking can become very foggy. Appointments can be missed altogether and communication can be very confusing.
Additional 3rd house interpretations:
Search for knowledge, short trips, community involvement, relationship to siblings, education, dexterity, curiosity, analytical skills, speaking, writing, phone calls, letters, books, papers, television, radio, data, facts, neighbors, siblings, neighborhood, merchants, trading, travel around town, trips, visits, immediate environment, judgment in making choices, and telepathy.Pluto in 2nd house:
Last in line, but not forgotten we have the planet PLUTO who is the master of digging down beneath the surface of who you are and bringing some very powerful yet subtle changes into your life. Pluto is where your OBSESSIONS can be found this month.
Drastic changes can take place with your material possessions and income. If you allow status or material matters to hold power over you there can be losses. If Pluto makes a difficult aspect while in the 2nd house, you may attempt underhanded methods to make money or be subjected to dishonest people yourself.
Additional 2nd house interpretations:
Self worth, values, inner creativity, talents, inner strength, determination, wealth, income, ethics, morals, integrity, priorities, conscious actions, meeting obligations, capacity for earning and spending, and acquiring material possessions.
Interaction of the Lunar Return and Natal Chart
The following influences are based on the relationship of the Lunar return to the natal chart. These influences tend to bring about changes in attitudes and your perspective on life.
Lunar Return Ascendant in Natal 3rd house:
With your Natal 3rd house on the Lunar Ascendant, life will pick up and you can sell your ideas to the world or carry out your ideas into the active state. Communications can be in an aggressive manner that may be regretted at some point. You may have more in common with or work more closely with your partner’s family, relatives and friends or run into relatives or close family members that are looking to quarrel or provoke you. Driving that borderline on daredevil behavior, arguments, defying each other with your actions and words combined with lots of short distance travel highlight this timeframe.
Additional 3rd house influences brought into focus:
Search for knowledge, short trips, community involvement, relationship to siblings, education, dexterity, curiosity, analytical skills, speaking, writing, phone calls, letters, books, papers, television, radio, data, facts, neighbors, siblings, neighborhood, merchants, trading, travel around town, trips, visits, immediate environment, judgment in making choices, and telepathy.Natal Ascendant in Lunar Return 10th house:
With your Natal Ascendant now in the Lunar 10th house, this is where you look to create who you are through your career, how other people identify who you are, your status in life and the accomplishments you make. Most importantly, it is where you as an individual fit this month.
Additional 10th house interpretations:
Profession, occupation, ambitions, goals, talents, satisfaction from work, your public self, status, the actual title of your job, reputation, what you are known for, strangers perceptions of you, public reputation, status, life direction, achievements, honor, dishonor, authority figures, government, politics.
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