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Venus in Pisces by Chris Klein-Goss, Astrologer

Venus is in Pisces from 12 Feb to 8 March   

The Planet of Love, Violets and Valentines travels through the ethereal sign of Pisces from 12 February to 8 March 2010. Pisces is a water sign; ultra sensitive, creative, intuitive, romantic, and sometimes, escape-prone.

These days, we are inclined to express our love most comfortably through secrets and mystery. Messages of love can arrive from an Unknown Admirer, or perhaps we have long held a torch for someone to whom we finally reveal our affection.

Frequently, we find ourselves escaping in daydreams and fantasies. We imagine idyllic scenarios over a weekend in Vermont, or a late winter trip to the Florida Keys. Some may find themselves planning a memorial trip to the beaches of Normandy, France in honor of those who lost their lives there in WW2.

We are magnetically drawn toward all water, even in our bath. A long relaxing soak in a tub of warm water, sprinkled generously with heavenly scented bath salts eases much of the tension and stress that have accumulated in our psyche.

We are very sympathetic to the plights of others now, and are inclined to be quite charitable, as evidenced by the recent broadcast of the ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ fundraiser. Along the same vein, we need to stay alert to the possibility of swindlers who would take advantage of our kind and empathetic feelings. Best to verify the credentials of charity organizations calling to request a donation, or listen carefully to our self-protecting instincts if the dream date appears too-good-to-be-true.

Gardeners are gearing up for the approaching spring, as they pour over seed catalogs, and consider where to place cyclamens, viola, or a pond with water lilies.

We feel safe with solitude and can find contentment curled up on the sofa reading beautiful poetry books, listening to inspirational music, or watching the latest movies and television shows on mediums, psychics and clairvoyants…… Please pass the box of chocolates…

From my heart to yours, Happy Valentine’s Day.

Chris Klein can be contacted at: 28librasun@bellsouth.net

Venus rules perfumery and scent.  Awaken to Grace aromatherapy’s choice for Venus in Pisces is:

Love & Joy

Love & Joy - A wonderful aromatherapy blend of Rose, Orange, Geranium, Ylang Ylang and four other essential oils.  This special blend is created to help bring joy and love into your life. It may help to increase feelings of self-acceptance and relieve depression. It is uplifting and can help remove anger other blocks to receiving Love. Deepens your Heart center. Also, Great for Grumpy folks !

The bath salts are the perfect choice for a relaxing soak in a nice warm tub where you can enter the dreamy realm of Pisces.

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Venus in Aquarius by Chris Klein-Goss, Astrologer

Venus is traveling through the sign of Aquarius from 17 January through 11 February 2010.

We feel like original thinkers of the spirit now. We have brilliant, electric flashes of inspiration, and we want them to be free-to-roam anywhere our minds take us; mostly, on the future.

Insights begin to take form now, whether we are wrestling with our own insecurities, the dilemma of incompatibility in our relationships or inequalities we see in the world. The issue of gay-marriage is sure to gain additional public focus at this time.

Music is universally appealing by it’s very nature, and music made by electronic equipment can hold a particular appeal at the moment. We want to explore new and different tones and their combinations, sometimes the more unusual, the better.

Our creativity and artistry may draw inspiration from the prairie landscapes and architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, or the intricate beauty of the temples of Ancient Arabia. Exotic jewelry made from shells of the world can captivate our spirit or we may discover ourselves succumbing to an inspiration for a sudden get-away trip to the seashores of Brighton in Great Britain. We are drawn to the unique, the unusual, and fall in love instantly with mental connections made now.

Our compassion has no boundaries at this time, and many will find themselves becoming involved in relief efforts for the people in Haiti who recently suffered a major earthquake, accompanied by the overwhelming task of recovery.

We may discover ourselves passionately in love with an illuminating book, an inspirational film, or a personal crusade to make the world a better place. Individual love takes a back seat just now, to the collective, and the love we feel for humanity.

Famous Personalities with Venus in Aquarius include: Aretha Franklin, Gloria Steinem, Bruce Willis, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Soupy Sales.

Chris Klein-Goss may be reached at:  28librasun@bellsouth.net

Venus rules perfumery and scent. To help you tune to the energies of Venus in Aquarius our Awaken to Grace selection for this aspect is:

Clear Mind Clear Heart - Exotic Blue Lotus oil combines with 13 other essential oils to create this formula. Opens the mind and heals the Heart so that they can work together for your highest good and the highest good of all.

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by Chris Klein-Goss, Astrologer

At this Solstice Celebration, we take note that we have ‘made it through’ a difficult year. There is hardly a soul unaffected by the political, economic, security, or health controversies swirling around the planet these days. Now, we are ready to Take-A-Break!

Mars, the planet of action, adrenalin and sometimes anger, is Retrograde now until 10 March of next year. Our energy slows with the winter season, and it may well remain slow or even stalled, until spring.

This is a cycle best utilized by spending time in reflection and taking stock of our lives. Cultivating new ways of cooperating, being more objective, withdrawing inside to inventory ourselves and our behavior is most helpful. The energy available now can be very positive, if we do not ‘push-the-river’.

Students of history do well to look at the lessons of the past, and find ways to apply those experiences to problems we face in the present and for clues to our direction in the future.

If the ways we have been functioning or the people we have been spending time with are not contributing to helping us achieve our higher purpose, we need to step back, make changes in our methods, and release people that anchor or stifle us inappropriately. Fall Back, Regroup, Adapt and Overcome. Those who work with the Tarot will recognize the association with the 4 of Swords and stepping out of the battle of daily life, to rest.

Mercury, the information planet adds to the clean-it-up campaign as it turns Retrograde in it’s orbit from 27 December until 15 January. We do well to attend to old paperwork, repair any rifts with parents or siblings, reconnect with schoolmates of days gone by, and consider donating books no longer used to the library or local resale shop. Reformulate plans of the past that need updating. Plant seeds of new thought and direction. Release old beliefs that no longer serve.

The financial gluttony of recent years is required to give way to the conservative air of the present, and the near future. Frugal is ‘in’. It took a long time to dig the financial pit that money is in; we must allow proportionate and patient effort to lift ourselves out.

The ‘Flower Children’ of the 1960’s are in power now. How are we (yes, I’m one…) using that power? Now is the time to make those visions and ideals become a reality. Solar and wind energy were jokes back then, pursued mostly by independent visionaries; now they are rapidly becoming a reality for the masses. Using your current talents, or developing new ones to participate in the new paradigm is the direction of the future.

What personal  ‘old’ visions hide in our thoughts, that could actually be manifest in reality now? What unique surprises, brilliant inventions, or healing gifts remain untapped in your personal subconscious? It’s a magical time of planning, planting seeds, changing directions and looking for better methods to achieve the reality of our dreams. If anyone doubts the belief in making your dreams really come true, stop and reflect on the meteoric rise to fame that Susan Boyle of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ achieved, this past year.

Whether individually or collectively, we have the power at a grass-roots level, to make a difference. Charitable organizations or legal systems may or may not rescue a neighbor who is living in chaos. A simple gift of a casserole, a donation of a book or a toy for a child, or shoveling the snow covered driveway of a senior citizen can make a world of difference in a life.  There are countless opportunities to help, if we slow down a moment to breathe deeply and look around us.

December’s Lunar Eclipse in Cancer and the Solar Eclipse in Capricorn to follow in January, urge letting go of old emotional responses and views that no longer serve our current home and family, and propel us toward a new form of security based on structure, conservation, and practical leadership. Unethical behavior on the part of those who are chosen to be our leaders is likely to come to the attention of the public. None of us are exempt from the need to clean up our act.

One of the herbs associated with this season is Mistletoe. It has the gift of bringing positive energy into the home, and sharing the tradition of a kiss under the mistletoe allows our spirits to open to the deeper creativity within ourselves.

Life is changing, without doubt. How will we adapt to these inevitable changes, in order to manifest the Highest Good for ourselves and for all? Take the time and opportunity at this Winter Solstice for that reflective thought…

If you would like to contact Chris you may write to her at: 28librasun@bellsouth.net

by Chris Klein, Astrologer

Venus is in Sagittarius from 2 December through Christmas Day, 25 December.

Since Venus represents Love and Sagittarius is the most expansive sign of all, we can encourage and project BIG LOVE, encompassing everyone in the Universe, with our loving thoughts and actions, at this time.

Our focus is on spiritual practices that are in keeping with our own Family traditions. Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, are among the many holidays celebrated around the globe and we find comfort in Churches, Spiritual Centers, Temples and Mosques and their seasonal decorations on display. The larger Cathedrals around the world are likely to have huge crowds attending their services. Much inspiration can be gained from gazing at the beautiful stained glass windows adorning their walls and arches.

While large altars are commonplace in these stately buildings, we can also benefit from having a personal altar in our own living space. Decorating a personal altar with orchids or other exotic flowers, green plants, orange altar cloths, and animal fetishes can all contribute to a spiritually contemplative atmosphere. This enables us to easily expand into reflection upon our higher philosophical beliefs, those teachers who inspired us in our past, and the abundance we are each seeking to create both for ourselves and those we love, as well as for the greater good of all.

Wood Betony is an herb associated with the season, and has a traditional reputation for centering thoughts and calming one’s mindset. Orange is a color strongly associated with Sagittarius, and carrying orange color crystals in one’s pocket can assist us in remaining focused on a goal. The liver is one of the most important organs of the body, and a liver cleanse can be of healing benefit during this season of frequent overindulgence.

This is a wonderful time for inspirational music, particularly the angelic notes of the harp. Animals are strongly associated with this season, and ‘The Animals Christmas” by Art Garfunkel/Amy Grant/London Symphony Orchestra, tells the story of Christmas, as seen through the eyes of these sacred creatures.

While Venus travels through Sagittarius, remember to be appropriately giving where and when you can, expand your heart center, and foster an absolutely generous, loving spirit toward all beings.

Famous Personalities with Venus in Sagittarius:

Albert Schweitzer, Germaine Greer, Farrah Fawcett,

Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Diana Gabaldon, Ed Harris,

Whoopie Goldberg and Frank Zappa

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Chris Klein can be contacted at
28librasun@bellsouth.net

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Chris also informed me that Venus  rules “scent” and “perfumery”!

Our Awaken to Grace pick for Venus in Sagittarius is: Clear Mind Clear Heart.

It is perfect for helping you to be in the space of Big Love!