Three Planets above the Egyptian Pyramids

There's growing excitement on the internet that Mercury, Venus and Saturn will be in the predawn sky over the pyramids in Egypt on Monday, December 3rd . Some of the pictures show a planet over each pyramid, like something out of the movie Stargate. And internet reports say this happens only once every 2,737 years.

I'm here to burst the bubble. Actually these three planets will line up in a more vertical line rather than one over each pyramid. And it happens much more frequently than every couple millennium. These three planets lined up in Scorpio (as they are doing right now) back in 1954. They line up in other signs every seven years or so.

When planets align there's extra emphasis on the energy in that sign. Three planets in Scorpio brings us more Scorpio energy. Scorpio is about testing before trusting. It's about looking for the underlying reasons that people are doing what they are doing. And it's about keeping a mental tab on who owes you and who you owe. 

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This line up happened before in 1954. In November 1954 the Dow rose 3.27 points to an all-time high of 382.74, the first Godzilla movie was released in Tokyo and in Alabama a meteorite crashed through the roof of a house and bruised the woman who lived there. This was the first documented instance of a person being hit by something from outer space. In December 1954 the first Hyatt Hotel opened in Los Angeles and the first Burger King opened in Miami. So three planets lining up over the pyramids is good news for investors and movie lovers and bad news for those avoiding fast food.

2012-2013 Horoscope Predictions for Sagittarius

Sagittarius is considered the luckiest sign of the Zodiac. People born under this sign are clever, adventurous and philosophical. The mind of the Sag can hold so much. They are knowledgeable on many subjects and never afraid to give their opinions. They often travel a great deal and are always looking for new experiences. Here's the predictions for Sagittarius for the coming year, birthday to birthday. 

This is a power year. This year you need to plant the seeds that will grow into your biggest dreams. Start projects and businesses and you will receive help and support from those around you (including capital when needed). That said, read partnership agreements twice before signing to make sure you're getting a good deal. And avoid getting into any connections where you're restricted or held back.

Relationship energy is strong this year. If you're single you will most likely change that this year. And if you're married and wishing to be single you can achieve that as well. This is a year where it's good to let go of what's not working in your life and that can include relationships.

You will be traveling this year. There are several possible trips including one trip overseas. While these trips may be pleasure trips there's money to be made each time so keep your eyes open.

There's energy here to change your appearance. This could be a new hairstyle, new clothes or a change in your weight. If you're looking to lose weight consider adding hypnosis to your diet and exercise plan to boost the results.

Your career looks solid this year. There is a possible change in upper management but your position remains. And you can try for a promotion after the holidays.

If you have trouble sleeping this year look into meditation. Put on some soft music and just breathe. The periods of nervousness and fears you feel aren't really you. This is just energy from those around you. Breathe and let it pass.

Overall this year will be a lot better than last year. Think big, plant seeds and see what manifests. 

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Solar Eclipse - November 13, 2012

This month we have a Solar Eclipse on Tuesday, November 13th, at 21 degrees of Scorpio. Eclipses bring us a surge of energy for change. Each eclipse has three components; the Sun, the Moon and the Earth and each component has a meaning. 

In your horoscope the Sun represents all of your talents and abilities, the things you're interested in, and your unlimited potential to use these talents to achieve all you desire. The Sun is you and the 'you' you could be if you didn't limit yourself. In every story there's a hero and the Sun represents the hero part of you on your journey.

The Moon represents your emotional needs and what you do to fulfill those needs. If you feel safe and confident you can use the energy of the Moon to move yourself quickly towards your goals. If you feel afraid or unworthy then you can do things that are counterproductive and even destructive. The hero part of you may want to get a better job, but the Moon part of you may be afraid there's no better jobs out there so you let distractions keep you from sending out your resume or following up on leads. This is how we get stuck.

The Earth represents the mundane. This is your life doing laundry, getting the kids to schools, getting to work on time, and at the end of the day scrolling through Hulu.com to find something new to watch. It's these things that sometimes feel the most real and therefore take over whole lives.

In a Solar Eclipse the Moon passes between us on Earth and the Sun and for a moment your routine is interrupted. This can be a small change like where you just get up one morning and decide to do something different. You dust off the long neglected novel, you call up an old friend to reconnect or to everyone's surprise you show up at 6 am yoga . Or, if you're really stuck, it can be a big interruption; a job loss, a break up, a diagnosis, etc. These things really wake us up.

I know this sounds stressful but there's a solution. You need to ride the wave. Growing up in Southern California we used to visit my grandmother in Balboa and we would spend our summer days playing in the surf in Corona del Mar. That's where I learned it's better to ride the wave than get hit by the wave. When you're hit by the wave you don't know which way is up, you end up banging your head on the sea floor and your suit gets filled with sand. It's a drag.

The wave is inevitable just like the eclipse and change but if you get a running start and work on things in your life to change them for the better you can ride that wave all the way to the beach.

This eclipse will be felt especially by those who are born under the signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius but even if you're not one of those signs you can still be affected (you have a whole collection of planets in your Astrology chart). Take a moment and think about where you're stuck. Think about what needs to change in your life. And be open to the change. You're on the hero's journey so no matter what the eclipse brings you will look back on this time and know that you're better for having gone through it. 

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Mercury Retrograde Do's and Don'ts

Mercury's retrograde again. From November 6^th all the way to November 26^th we need to be careful of our driving, computers and our communication. Here's 7 things that are affected positively or negatively during the retrograde.

Setting up automatic deposits – While it's always risky to deal with computers and numbers during Mercury Retrograde setting up an automatic deposit into your savings account can be quite beneficial at this time. Just make sure you log it in your checkbook or you may find yourself short at the next retrograde.

Having furniture reupholstered – With the holidays are coming up you may be thinking to finally get that chair reupholstered but this is a difficult time to do something you want to come out right the first time. If you need it perfect you may want to wait until Mercury is direct in a few weeks.

Buying a new car – Mercury retrograde is probably the worst possible time to buy a new car. There can be so many things that go wrong between the car itself and all the paperwork and loan stuff. Don't tempt fate. If possible wait a few weeks and then go car shopping.

Getting back together – So your old girlfriend called and she wants to get back together. Congratulations. Mercury retrograde gives us a second chance to make relationships work. But proceed cautiously. She's the same girl who broke up with you last month and she probably hasn't changed.

Tutor for your child – Mercury rules communication and compulsory education and so Mercury retrograde is the perfect time to give your child a boost in those departments. If a tutor could help this is a great time to start.

Donating stuff to charity – While donating stuff is great, it clears out space and then you can get new stuff. However donating during Mercury retrograde and you run the risk of finding you need that item again in just a few weeks. Get everything boxed up and ready and then donate the items in December after you've had an opportunity to recheck the box a few times.

Signing a partnership agreement – Anytime you're working with contracts you need to be very careful during Mercury Retrograde. There can be much that gets overlooked in the fine print. There's one exception however. If you've been in the process of getting this agreement signed through a previous retrograde (three or four months ago) then this signing is just completing that energy and it's fine to move forward.

And it's Thanksgiving and so Mercury retrograde reminds us to check our shopping list twice. You don't want to forgot the sour cream or cranberry sauce.

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