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Horoscope

Introduction: Vedic astrology goes back thousands of years and can be found in the ancient Sanskrit texts of theHindus, the Vedas. It is different from Western, or Tropical astrology in many ways. The two systems have different dates for the astrological signs. The Vedic system uses a fixed zodiac (Sidereal) whereas the Western zodiac is relative to the Earth's tropics. At one time the dates were identical but over the centuries they have drifted apart by 23 degrees. Thus, the Vedic dates are more astronomically literal and correct.
When reading your horoscope be sure to note the correct dates for you. This system also places tremendous importance on the nodes of the Moon (Rahu & Ketu) and considers them "shadow planets".

Aries: (April 14th--May 14th)

Get your kick boxing or karate class together because Mars goes opposite you until Sept. 20th giving you even itchier feet and more frenetic enerygy than usual. Can your friends and family handle that? You might take this restlessness out on your partner when Venus joins Mars Sept. 7th. It's a highly passionate time from the 7th until the 20th--but keep in mind that the flip side of passion is hostility. Use the sexy aspect of Mars and not the angry one. Venus is sweeter from Sept.20--Oct.3rd when it smiles on your love life and creative projects.
Taurus: (May 15th--June 14th)

Get all your work done and projects together in July before your ruler, Venus, goes debilitated Aug. 3rd--Sept. 7th, leaving you with less oomph than usual. Do restful things: Unplug the phone, draw the shades, and chant Venus' mantra, "Om namah Shukraya". You'll be recharged from Sept. 7th--Oct. 3rd when Venus is strong in Libra. This is one of your most productive, vital times of the year. Don't be too impulsive, though, from Sept. 7th--Sept. 20th when Venus is with impatient Mars.
Gemini: (June 15th--July 16th)

Happy birthday Gemini! The Sun is in your sign mid-June through mid-July. This is an excellent time to envision what you desire for the year ahead. Your powers of manifestation are even stronger than usual now. Your ruler, Mercury, goes retrograde Aug. 18th--Sept. 9th - you may feel as though your vim and vigor has turned to mush. The cosmos are simply trying to get you to uncharacteristically focus and contemplate your navel for awhile. You feel back to your charming self Sept. 29th--Oct. 16th when Mercury is exalted. This is your wittiest, smartest and most dynamic time of the summer.
Cancer: (July 17th--Aug. 16th)

Happy birthday Cancer! Dream yourself a magical new year. It is the birth of a new year for you and the sky is the limit as Jupiter is opposite you all of 1997! You should already be seeing this year that the force is with you and the wind is at your back. July is your time to frolic since Venus and Mercury are together in your sign until July 19th. Have a party, go to McDonald's in evening wear, and if you're single, consider this the best time of the year to meet new candidates. Don't have any hot or even lukewarm dates, however, around the 16th of Sept. when there is a total eclipse of your ruler, the Moon, in Aquarius.
Leo: (Aug.17th--Sept. 16th)

Happy birthday!! Buckle up Leos! Rahu, the north node of the Moon, just entered your sign June 20th where it will remain until Dec 18th, 1998. Rahu is very unpredictable - on the Sun he brings weakened vitality and possible ill health, dissatisfaction with work or sudden changes in the status, and possible problems to the father. On the Moon he demands greater introspection and honoring of the emotions, less emotional tolerance for anything or anyone not serving your soul, and possible duress to the mother. On the rising sign, Rahu demands a re-evaluation of your beliefs and a restructuring of all romantic and business partnerships. Basically, Rahu puts you into your own personal cocoon where you cannot be reached, where you cleanse and purge all the garbage from your life and emerge a more beautiful, whole butterfly than before. Calmly stayhome and admire your budding wings. Sept. 1st, when your ruler, the Sun, undergoes a partial eclipse.
Virgo: (Sept 17th--Oct.16th)

Congratulations! Rahu finally left your sign after one and a half years in June. Hopefully he brought you a clearer sense of yourself and your purpose. You should be feeling more outgoing and light. Mars in your sign all of July--Aug. 4th is great for starting new projects. Virgos are happiest when contemplating and organizing new endeavors. Use Mars' energy to actually get things rolling! You will be feeling frisky and silly when Venus is in your sign from Aug 13th--Sept 7th. Spring is finally in the air for virginal Virgos! You have energy to spare from Sept 29th--Oct 16th when Mercury, your ruler, is exalted. So, have a very happy birthday!
Libra: (Oct. 17th--Nov. 15th)

Use July to clarify what you want in the next few months--often indecisive, Mars gives you a kick in the pants Aug 4th--Sept 20th. September is sure to be memorable since Venus and Mars are together in your sign most of the month. Throw an almost birthday party for yourself but be careful it doesn't become an orgy. Mars and Venus are highly frisky when they get together so if you're unattached be on the lookout for playmates!
Scorpio: (Nov. 16th--Dec. 15th)

Save your money in July because in August and most of September you are going to want to spend like you've just won the big spin. Often impulsive, the stars recommend you go home, think it over for three days, count your beans and if you still want your desired goodies (and have enough cash) then go for it! Sept 20th--Oct 31st, your ruler, Mars is powerful in your sign. Definitely get out of the house and hit a tennis ball of soccer ball before Mars has you wailing on everyone in your immediate vicinity. This is one of the best times of the year to start new endeavors.
Sagittarius: (Dec. 16th--Jan. 14th)>/U>

Jupiter, your ruler is retrograde from June 10th--Oct 7th. It's been debilitated since December making you sluggish and unexcited about work. Now that it's retrograde you're feeling more like your optimistic self. This is the best window of opportunity for finances the whole year (did you notice the stock market took a nice jump right after Jupiter went retrograde?). So...up your investments and sell, sell, sell before Oct. 7th!
Capricorn: (Jan. 15th--Feb.13th)

If you aren't having a good time these days, blame it on a voodoo hex or an Egyptian curse because the stars are smiling on you like never before. Jupiter, the planet of luck and success, is still sitting in your sign until Jan 8th and is strongest over the summer. Move to the winner's circle! Tell Jay and Dave you'll call them back in August because July is a very social, romantic time. Saturn, your ruler, goes retrograde from Aug 2nd--Dec 16th. Conserve your energy and try not to spend all the dough that's flying at you from all directions.
Aquarius: (Feb. 14th--March 14th)

Read Leo's message, dear ones. Ketu, the shadow planet of chaos, upheaval and sudden reversals just moved into your sign June 20th and does not leave until the end of '98. The cosmos is using you as its personal yo-yo. This is a good time to take up Zen meditation. Your mantra these days needs to be NOT, "Stop the world I want to get off!", but, "I welcome changes for the better with grace and ease!" Saturn, your ruler, goes retrograde Aug 2nd--Dec 16th. Conserve your energy and stay inside Sept 16th during the full lunar eclipse in your sign.
Pisces: (March 15th--April 14th)

Congratulations Pisces! Ketu finally left your sign June 20th. (See Aquarius message. You know it all too well!) Survey the wreckage and rise like a phoenix from the ashes. Everything still sticking to you is truly yours to keep. You should have a new lease on life while Mars is opposite until Aug 4th and Jupiter, your ruler is retrograde until Oct 7th. Mid-Aug--Sept 7th is a good time to actually find some lovin' now that the emotional upheaval of Ketu is off your back and that your personal life is no longer as chaotic as a Spielberg film.