Dear Dizzy,

I’m sorry, but you’ve got a Pluto transit going and this upheaval is going to continue throughout 2006. So it’s very smart of you to be looking for a way to align with the times. And it tells me that you’re already done this to an extent. It tells me that on a deep level, you know.

What will help is perspective. Think of it like a volcano erupting. Your life is erupting. And an erupting volcano is quite terrifying. I mean, come on: hot red lava squirting out of a mountain and everyone is powerless to stop it. It’s a force of nature.

So this describes your life right now, but just like that volcano… after a time, when it damn well pleases, things will settle down. And sure, the landscape will have changed, but so? It’s all in the grand scheme and there are a few things to take from this analogy.

First, the fact that this is not going to last forever, and second that it’s a natural process. Third - except for on the days the lava runs right through your front door and into your house - people in Pluto transits can pretty much go about their business while a volcano does its thing. They peacefully co-exist with a force of nature and this is what I suggest you do.

It may also help in your case to acknowledge that your erupting life is a mirror image of how you feel inside. In other words… you are a volcano. One that needs to blow, that is. You need to clear your decks, roto-rooter, puke it up, etc. And once you do… come 2007, you are going to be so calm that no one’s going to recognize you.

See the graphic on this blog? That’s a calendar. I suggest you buy it, and hang it on the wall as a way to embrace what is happening to you.

Good luck.
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Dear Standing,

When a man tells you he is in love with another woman, dreaming of another woman… well, this is your cue to leave. And it’s very of smart of you to be catching on to your propensity to attract these situations. So how about I try to help you with that?

First, regarding all these “not good for you” men you attract: you are not a victim. What happens is, stuations like this show up, and you choose to participate. And I believe the reason is, all this Virgo and Pisces / 12th house energy in your chart. You want to sacrifice. You want to hang on a cross, you just can’t help yourself.

And you know, I don’t think there is anything wrong with that. I think it is natural for a person with a chart like yours to want to serve, to want to sacrifice. But to who… and for what? Some random guy who loves someone else? That makes no sense. You need a better cause.

Kiss this guy goodbye. Look for another cause, one more deserving of your time, energy, and gifts. But even more importantly: if would help you greatly if you could find something larger and more universal than a mere “relationship” to focus on.

Because if you can do this, it will be very fulfilling for you, while simultaneously making you far more attractive to men. Because nothing is more appealing to a man than a woman with passion and a life of her own.

Good luck.

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Dear Writer,

Are you kidding me? You motivate yourself to show up at your call center job. You write an entire book, suffer sixteen rejections and continue to persevere. Yet here you are worried about whether you have the chops to produce when payday finally rolls around!

Well listen. You have the chops! And yes, Jupiter moves along, but what it does is kick off a twelve year cycle. And Jupiter rules publishing, you know. Plus, your natal Jupiter is in the third house (writing) and beautifully aspected. So calm down, okay? It’s your turn. You’re going to be fine. You have worked for this and now… finally… you’re going to get what you deserve.

I have one more thing to say. You post arrived with ‘lazyblahblahblah” as the sender. Would you please think about ceasing to identify yourself like this? Lazy people don’t write books. Lazy people don’t send their books out to be rejected sixteen times!

In other words, get off your own ass. You have paid your dues in spades, and now you are going to be successful. Deal with it.

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Dear Married,

I am not psychic, so I don’t know if you’re leaving or not. But as an astrologer, I would say the odds that you are out of there are sky high. And furthermore: once you go, you won’t look back.

Now will this make you happy? Yes, I think it will. See, your chart is primarily Virgo and Pisces which constitutes the ’serve or suffer” axis. Pisces especially has to do with being confined. Jailed. So you’ve been in jail for all these years. You’ve been doing your time and then what happens?

Along comes a Uranus transit and all of the sudden, there it is. Something opens up and you can see your way out.

So will you exploit the opportunity and slip out? Yes, I think you will. Good luck.
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Dear Wondering,

You have two issues here, but they are related as love and money are both ruled by Venus.

On the man, it does not sound very promising to me. “A few months” is a very long time to be in limbo. I’m sorry, but I think you probably are being used, which is okay… just stop it immediately. And I know this hurts, but there is a point to it.

You are just winding up a Pluto transit (wipeout - the planet of extreme) to your natal Venus (love and money). After a Pluto transit, there is often a void and in the case of Venus, that would be no money/no love. And this is where you are now.

So will there be improvement this year? Yes! You will slowly come back, the way a forest does after it has burned to the ground. You’ll rise from the ashes. But you must suffer the void first.

And this is what I’m saying around this guy. Let him go, because he is a corpse. He is not a “living love”. Then feel your pain, and expect it to be acute. But while you’re suffering , understand this:

This is a one shot deal. You will never pass this way again and there is a future coming.

Good luck.

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Dear Potential,

I’m sorry, but I think your should keeping trying to work this out. I don’t think this is an easy path, but I do think it is in your best interest. Because at this point you have too many loose ends and if you try to just hack the relationship off, it will be like cutting your own arm off… very hard to stop the bleeding.

The grown-up thing to do is to quit counting her transgressions, or speculating about her motives. Instead, approach her and talk to her like an adult. Nothing but good can come of this. You will undoubtedly learn something and whatever it is will be valuable.

You may learn she has a completely different version of events that is as valid as your own. Knowing this would grow you and help you expand. It would help you be a better person.

You may also learn she is a horrible bitch, which is fine too. Because then you can walk away clean. Cauterized, not bleeding, bleeding, bleeding. But I’ll tell you something. I do think the onus is on you and here’s why.

You’re a double Leo. Saturn is transiting your sign right now, insisting that you clutch it up and conduct yourself in a way that is mature… even beyond reproach, if you can manage it. Class, not trash! And is it classy to take a position opposite someone, with your arms crossed and your lip out? It’s not.

Go be a hero. Go in there, like Hercules and slay the Hydra.

Good luck.

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pictured - Hercules and the Hydra, Antonio del Pollaiuolo c. 1475 Tempera on wood, 17 x 12 cm Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Dear Sadge Moon,

I’d ignore it and go to Paris… provided I liked the guy. But you’re not his girlfriend. Gal pal, maybe. But girlfriend? In my mind, that’s a title you have to agree to assume.

I think you’re fine to go and really, if this is the only ’squirrely” thing, I wouldn’t over-think it too much. Who knows who is thinking what, or exactly what has been said.

In the mean time, there isn’t a Sadge Moon in the world that doesn’t want an adventure like this! So no need to miss this opportunity. I say wait to hear it from the horse’s mouth (that’s a Sagittarius joke). If you’ve got some kind of problem, or miscommunication happening here, you’ll find out about it soon enough.

Good luck!

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Dear Wife,

Well he did hurt you on some level, or you wouldn’t be writing to me. I think you should get this clear, but it does not mean you have to run out and leave him tomorrow.

Quitting drinking is a very big deal. It’s a huge accomplishment and the fact you did this together speaks volumes. So now you’re sober, and the next step reveals itself and really, this is very normal. It’s progress!

So you know how you quit drinking, right? You had to overcome the denial there was a problem… and then decide to commit to solving it. And you did it!

So now your man is a dry drunk. His temper, like his drinking, is a problem that needs to be addressed. Well guess what? You know how to solve problems and so does he. If you could address the drinking that was destroying your relationship, you can surely tackle this. But no more denial, okay? It does hurt, and it has to stop.

Good luck.
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Dear Infatuated,

Well you’re a double Scorpio and I can’t imagine you’re going to just let this drop. If nothing else, there is a rock there and you are not going to rest until you turn it over and see what’s underneath. Accepting this may bring some immediate relief.

Now regarding the delays in hooking up, your same Scorpio nature would tend to see this as a “sign”. But in fact, it’s the story of this guy’s life! He’s got a Saturn Jupiter conjunction square his Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars and he is always going to be held back (Saturn) like a horse, champing on its bit (Jupiter).

How you take this is up to you. It’s his chart and his challenge - but if you hook up with him, you will be dealing with being thwarted on virtually a daily basis.

As far as a pattern goes… yes! You are obviously repeating a pattern but so? It only means there is something inside you trying to get loose. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to spend some time pondering what that might be, and that right there is my advice.

Good luck.

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Dear Procrastinatrix,

Could you possibly be more ‘Libra”? I don’t think so. You’ve got the perfect career lined up there. Your chart screams art and beauty… and relationship, so let me clear something up for you.

There is no shortage of men! There is no shortage of straight men, kind men, smart men or attractive men. I mean, I might buy this if you were 92 years old and running out of peers, but you’re twenty fucking four! ::laughs:: And you have yet to explore all the continents!

So listen. “There are no men” is not a good reason to stay in a relationship. “I love him and can’t live without him,” is. And it sounds to me like you can’t live with this one. Not without seriously compromising yourself that is.

So do you want to do that? Do you want to chop one leg off and live that way… or do you want to risk being alone? Because with your Sun, Moon, and four other planets in the 7th house, I can’t imagine you’ll ever go begging for a partner. If you stop and look back at your life, I bet you’ll see that you always have a running buddy. So your exposure to risk here is so low, it’s laughable.

So I don’t know the answer but it should reveal itself shortly. Bottom line, I think you’ve found your calling. If he is not willing to support it, I would take this as a big clue that your destinies lie in different directions.

Good luck.

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