Astrological Characteristics by Kerry

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Finally a breather as Pluto and Jupiter turn direct in motion ~ aka power and success move forward.  Mercury will go retrograde on the 24th so we are in it’s shadow until then.  (For more info on MR please see my blog Mercury Retrograde.)  There are many positive forces this month, helping us to learn, grow, and prosper!

VIRGO
Happy birthday to the most sensible, hardworking, and pragmatic sign of the zodiac! 
Onward and upward, steady as you go!  While things continue to move slowly, know you’re on path and that long deserved rewards await you next year.  You’ll gain immense satisfaction looking back at how far you’ve come and how hard you’ve worked to get there.  This year will certainly seem a lot easier than the last few. 
Children continue to move forward with lessons well learned.  They should be in a period of growth and illumination.  This year is the start of a major transformation for them.
Amorous adventures inspire your creativity as love and romance get grounded and geared toward the future.  This month is highly favorable for close encounters, especially the 1st-6th. You’re on the verge of a very passionate dynamic that will define your love nature for years to come.  There’s a deep intensity coming to all social encounters. 
Long term relationships and partners still remain unpredictable.  There’s a push/pull dynamic between your need for security and stability vs your need for independence.  This month highlights learning from previous mistakes.  You could hear from an old love, after the 23rd.
Your past also plays a role in health and work endeavors.  Don’t repeat behaviors that aren’t good for you!  Falling back on karmic tendencies can lead to depression or self undoing.  Exercise discretion with all medications and focus on your future.  Meditation, massage, aroma therapy and spiritual endeavors can benefit the job environment and work wonders for your physical body.  These cures can also work for pet ailments that are hard to diagnose.
Now is the time to focus on your over all well being.  Your vitality gets a boost after the 7th.  Implement a new exercise routine or structure your eating habits.  You’re the most nutritional and environmental sign of  the zodiac. 
Don’t over do it the 19th-23rd.  At the same time drive cautiously and bite your tongue.
Communication is delicate all month, with the possibility of rushing to judgment, especially with your money.  You’ll be super motivated to earn and to spend,  so exercise caution and pay attention to details.  Financial discussions are favored the 6th-15th and you may be overly idealistic the 16th-30th. 
This year is really about focusing on your own forward progress and not taking on more than you can handle.  Do the unimaginable and spoil yourself!!!
 
ARIES
This month highlights all relationships and work/career endeavors. Your job sector is favored for steady progress, especially the 1st-6th.  Educational, publishing, spiritual, legal, and travel pursuits, all move forward after the 7th.  Some frustration is possible the 19th-23rd.  It’s time to establish long term plans.
Partnerships are passionate the 6th-15th and communication is excellent.  You’ll be referencing past topics and realigning your goals, hope, and dreams the 16th-30th. 
Don’t cave into anxiety.  Instead, be inspired by replaying your dreams and listening to your intuition!
 

Thank you for my Reading Kerry.  You were accurate, tactful and compassionate, Julia B.- NV

On behalf of the Caffarelli family, we would like to extend our gratitude to you for supporting our Foundation by participating in our Psychic Fair.  We greatly appreciate your contribution.  With our sincere appreciation,  Patricia C. - NJ

I NEED ANOTHER READING!!!  YOU TRULY ARE A GREAT TAROT READER… ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID HAS COME TRUE!!!  AMAZING!!!  Darcelle - NV

Love your astrology work, you’re the best!  Betsy - NV

Love the predictions this month good to know my focus is on point for a change.. Nikki - NV

In response to my blog ~ Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, Aug.16, 2008 ~ 24 degrees Aquarius:

Hi Kerry,  Boy is this right on the money. I’m a scorpio so expect the unexpected? My a/c just died in my apartment!   Unusual weather patterns? Hello Tropical Storm Fay! LOL We’re gonna have an unfrozen snowstorm!  I really look forward to your monthly horoscopes and various updates on stuff. I find it really interesting. Thanks for sharing!  Kim - FLA

I want everyone to know I had a reading from Kerry. Her blog about the eclipse was right on!!!!! And, her reading gave me some direction, plus she reiterated just what I was thinking I should do.
I feel much more confident about where I am going!!!!   Victoria - AZ

Release your dreams to the Universe! 

This eclipse hits Neptune before it hits the Moon.  Neptune, co-ruler of Picses, is associated with many things. Negatively it is associated with depression/mental illness, and addiction ~ based on escapism/retreat from reality.  It creates fantasy and idealism ~ think ‘rose colored glasses’.
It also rules the feet and is accociated with water ~ think King Neptune!  It governs gases, oils, and chemicals of all kinds!  Health issues are possible, especially with the ankles and feet. Caution should be excercised with water sports.  Look for even more unusual weather patterns.

Positively, Neptune represents etherial beauty.  Most Neptunians have that “X” factor or Star quality.  It governs inate talent, especially with musicians, dancers, and artists. 
It is a very compassionate Planet.  Just like Pisces, Neptune has issues with boundaries.  Where does water go but all over the place?  It is accociated with sacrafice and Spirituality.

I think this eclipse will accentuate Neptune’s more positive qualities as both the Moon & Neptune are next to the North Node which guides our destiny!  The full Moon, Neptune, and North Node, are all in the sign of Aquarius which rules humanity, friendship, goals, hopes, and wishes.  As long as we choose to face universal circumstances realistically, and not succumb to Neptune’s seductive side, we can put forth measures that benefit the collective.  Perhaps carpooling with friends or using mass transit options will be the result of the current gas crunch?!  Maybe we’ll see some alternative changes made to our health care system?  These are only a few of the possibilities. 

The signs most likely to be affected by this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse are Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, and Scorpio.  If your Moon or Ascendant is in one of these signs you may feel the effects more profoundly, too.  Change is your saving grace.  Expect the unexpected around relationships, career, home, family and real estate matters.  Eclipses bring hidden things to light.  If you have been living in the comforting fog of Neptune, this event could be a major eye-opener!  Rest assured ~ the Universe is promting you to follow your life path.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a wish list for the next six months.  Be really specific.  Combine reality with fantasy and dream big!  As long as your goals can somehow favor the greater and highest good of all, the sky will be the limit on what you can achieve!

  
This month gets heated up with 2 Eclipses ~ a Solar one on August 1st and a Lunar one on August 16th.  The energy generated can last for up to a year and a half in the signs of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio.  Also, hidden things may be revealed.   For more info, please see my blog on Eclipses.

LEO
Happy birthday to the most generous, loving, outgoing sign of the zodiac!  Your year is off to a roaring start! 
Expect some big changes for yourself and your significant others.  The more obstinate or resistant you are, the harder your transition will be.  It’s not about relinquishing control but having faith in the Universe.  Let it guide you towards your destiny!
Your partnership sector is very fated at this time!  Established unions will benefit from the partners achievements.  Newer engagements will be focusing on long term goals, and single Leos may find their soul mate. You’re feeling exceptionally passionate right now! Be wary of deception and deceiving others.  Someone from your past (life) could play a role or old issues will need to be dealt with until November 1st.  Otherwise, relationships  are sublime and may even take on a spiritual quality.  
When it comes to shared income or intimacy, things continue to be unpredictable.  There’s plenty of excitement but it comes at the price of instability or inconsistency. Unconventionality can play a role too ~ taking risks or doing things outside the norm.  You’ll be retracing your steps until the end of November.
Exercise caution with your own finances this year.  You’re probably being more conservative which is good!  It’s time to focus on long term investments and building wealth. 
This month you’re motivated to earn and to spend.  Money arguments are possible the 3rd-9th with partners, and with children or a lover the 14th-20th.  The 15th-30th provides a much better opportunity to discuss resources, ask for a raise, or earn income on-line or through communication endeavors. 
Luck is with you on the job although you’ll be finishing up old projects until early September.  After September 7th you can expect  a BIG transformation around your work environment!  Be really flexible and on your toes here!
Affairs lighten up around finances after the 20th, but could heat up around relatives and/or neighbors.  Bite your tongue and drive carefully!  Car problems are possible.
Your health should not be neglected.  Favorable influences continue until 2009 unless you’re prone to excess.  It’s an excellent time to learn more about your liver, skin, knees, bones, and teeth!  Take care of things now, because come mid September, your health sector will begin a major period of alteration.  You already had a taste of this in early 2008.  Issues could arise around the pelvis and reproductive organs. 
The spot light is shining on you now, Leo ~ A place where you are most comfortable.  So hang on tight and keep smiling!  This year is going to be one wild ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Solar Eclipse Aug. 1 ~ 9 degrees Leo, Lunar Eclipse Aug. 16 ~ 24 degrees Aquarius

What does this mean?  Well, the Eclipses are primarily affecting Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio.  If you have your Moon and/or Ascendant in any of these signs, you’ll feel the energy too.  Look at what part of your chart these signs rule and expect activity in these areas.

JULY 2008 ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS
 
This month marks my first anniversary of writing this column!  I hope you enjoy your monthly updates as much as I enjoy plotting the planets for each sign.
Happy 4th of July!!

CANCER
Happy birthday to the most nurturing, sensitive sign of the zodiac! 
This year sees major change around partnerships!!  Right now until years end, it is make or break.  Past issues could be coming to a major climax. 
2009 can usher in new contenders.  You will be attracting very intense people.  Their powerful presence may move you deeply.  Be aware of those who come on too strong and stay away from anyone who poses violence.  If you have problems with a stalker, now is the time to address them!  Otherwise, look forward to some really passionate encounters.  Luck continues to be with you in the relationship sector but until early September the focus is on the past rather than the future.  Law, travel, education, and spirituality, play an important role in close encounters!  The 24th-28th bodes well for communication.
There is a push/pull dynamic between sexuality and morals at this time.  You’ll be rethinking your values.
Finances are another major area of interest.  Your personal budget vs earned income should be a major area of concern with special attention paid towards spending.  Joint endeavors are more favorable but partners need to watch their spending also.  Shared expenses could arise around plumbing, nautical, chemical, or spiritual concerns.  Wise investing in these areas could pay off.  However, be very careful signing contracts or documents until November 1st.
In regards to  spirituality, you may have become enlightened over the past several years.  Perhaps you’re contemplating a new area of faith or an interest in metaphysics?   Let your intuition guide you and follow your gut instinct.  You could also be feeling more philanthropic towards humanitarian causes in foreign countries.
Be spontaneous when it comes to travel. 
Legal affairs remain unpredictable and surprises are in store for a long time to come.  The focus is on previous or unresolved issues until December.
Communication, especially with in-laws, relatives, neighbors, or on-line acquaintances, can be delayed or postponed.  Things are moving slowly in this sector.  The same is true for transportation concerns.  If purchasing a new vehicle, buy a Saturn!  Tried and true, erring on the side of caution, thinking before you speak, and planning for long term rewards is favored until 2010.  This month things pick up but could get challenging the 6th-13th.  You’ll get a boost the 24th-28th.  Drive extra cautiously now and don’t put your foot in your mouth!  Watch the drama!!! The best time to get your point across is the 10th-26th.
Reoccurring health crisis’ needs extreme attention now until mid September.  Areas of concern can be the groin area, the reproductive system, or the hips, thighs, and/or liver.
X-rays may be needed to determine the root cause of symptoms.  Don’t neglect yourself.
Basically you shine with vitality until the 22nd.  After the 12th, your finances get a boost!
Rise and shine this year Cancer!  Make peace with the past in 2008 so 2009 starts fresh!

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs
to…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … something perfect to wear if the employer, or
date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a youth she’s content to leave behind….

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a past juicy enough that she’s looking
forward to retelling it in her old age….

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and
a black lace bra…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … one friend who always makes her laugh.. and
one who lets her cry…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a good piece of furniture not previously
owned by anyone else in her family…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … eight matching plates, wine glasses with
stems, and a recipe for a meal, that will make her guests feel
honored…

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE … a feeling of control over her destiny..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… how to fall in love without losing
herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… how to quit a job, break up with a lover,
and confront a friend withoutruining the friendship…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… when to try harder… and WHEN TO WALK
AWAY…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… that she can’t change the length of her
calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… that her childhood may not have been
perfect…but it’s over…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… what she would and wouldn’t do for love or
more…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW…. how to live alone… even if she doesn’t
like it…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… whom she can trust, whom she can’t, and
why she shouldn’t take it personally…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… where to go… be it to her best friend’s
kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods…. when her soul needs soothing…

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW… What she can and can’t accomplish in a
day, a month, and a year…