MERCURY RETROGRADE starts on Monkey Day February 23, 2013
MERCURY RETROGRADE starts Saturday February 23 on a MONKEY DAY that can add more chaos and unexpected actions. Mercury is the trickster in Western astrology and Monkey is the trickster in Chinese astrology. Communication planet Mercury is retrograde for three weeks three times a year. During the Mercury retrograde in this Water Snake year, slow down and be more thorough. And be very picky about any documents that you sign. The Mercury retrograde dates in 2013 are: February 23 – March 17 in Water sign Pisces. Take time to ponder before acting, which works in a contemplative Snake year....
Read MoreFeb 18 – 24, 2013 THE WEEK IN CHINESE ASTROLOGY
The highlights this week are Monday when the planet Saturn goes retrograde to slow down in this Snake year; Wednesday is DOUBLE SNAKE a Snake day in a Snake year for focus; luck and health are strong on Thursday a Horse day in a Tiger month; and Saturday could bring chaos when communication planet MERCURY GOES RETROGRADE on the day of the Monkey! Mon Feb 18 is a sensitive Wood Hare day when kindness and consideration are valued. The Moon blends with big planet Jupiter to be in touch with your emotions. It’s easier to be more empathetic in your interactions with others. The planet...
Read MoreFeng Shui in a Round Home
After posting the easy feng shui tip about focusing on the Knowledge corner in this Snake year, I received an email from a woman who recently moved into a yurt in the woods near Santa Cruz, California. A yurt is a round tent-like structure with a single round room so there are no corners. But the ba gua (eight tri-grams) map still applies to make her yurt home a place of harmony and renewal. I advised that if she feels lacking in any corner, a solution is to add landscaping in that area to fill out the corner. Make sure to use plants that are lush and healthy. Best are plants that do...
Read MoreLet Chinese New Year Bring Out the Animal in You!
Valentine’s Day falls on the day of the sensual Pig. Party-loving, romantic Pig is perfect for Valentine’s Day! Relationships are very harmonious and people are at ease with each other. You can have success with very little effort, especially in romance. And the Sun makes a fortunate sextile to the Moon, adding luck for the opposite sex. So how does Valentine’s day bring out the animal in you? Rat: Only the finest for you Rat! Rat is a true connoisseur and appreciates the best things life has to offer. A gourmet meal in the finest restaurant followed by a gift of expensive...
Read MoreFeb 11 – Feb 18 2013 THIS WEEK IN CHINESE ASTROLOGY
Highlights are Tuesday, a lucky Phoenix (Rooster) day that’s good for communication & business; a powerful Iron Dog day on Wednesday when your focus & vitality are strengthened; and a double Wood Tiger day on Sunday to follow your passion! Mon Feb 11 is an Earth Monkey day when Moon blends w/ both Mercury & Mars. It’s easy to experience what Buddhists call “monkey mind” – jump to a branch, grab a banana, peel it, take a bite, drop it; then jump to the next branch, grab a banana, peel it, take a bite, drop it. Reign in your Monkey mind and be less...
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