La Roux performs Bulletproof - The View

It's happened again! The rare occurrence of finding a new band I really like!! This girl is like a 1980's female David Bowie.

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Dead Weather on Letterman

I found some relief from our fogged-out dead summer with this clip of Dead Weather last night....

(clever play on words dontcha think?)

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August 1 ~ First Harvest of the year ~ Happy Lammas Day!

Today is the first of three harvest festivals of the year. It's Lammas or "loaf" day, and it's the first wheat harvest. Whatever "seed" you planted last March is coming to fruition now.

I love this time of year! I'm glad to be in this century though, so I don't have to go out into the fields and harvest wheat...

The Astrology of 2010 July / August Grand Cross!

There's a HUGE event coming on Friday... if you have a minute listen to what this English astrologer says it's very interesting.

The Lion - Summer horoscopes 2010

Yay it's SUMMER and time for Leo the Lion!

Well... that's IF you're outside of San Francisco. Our summer doesn't come for a couple of months and it's been FREEZING here!

In the world of astrology this is already an eventful season. The Sun is in Leo  and the Moon full in Aquarius yesterday. We had two eclipses last month alongside a Grand Cross; and there's the entrance of Uranus into Aries and Saturn into Libra! The planet Uranus (sudden events, originality and revolution) has been in Pisces for the last 7 years. The shift from dreamy, imaginative Pisces to the fiery, spontaneous sign of Aries is a MAJOR shift in our lives and culture. Jupiter (good fortune, expansion) followed Uranus into Aries last month assuring a smooth passage for us all.

Meanwhile Saturn (maturity, time, dedication) has been in Virgo for the past 2 years, and as of last Wednesday has entered Libra. There's a new seriousness to relationships. Commitment and reliability are on everyone's radar for the next 2 years. There are HUGE forces at play here that will affect all of us, and these giant shifts are ushering us towards the grandest event of all - the line up of all the planets in December 2012!

The horoscopes below take the Sun into account, as well as the ruler of your sign and these huge Summer 2010 alignments. Be sure to read your Sun sign AND Rising sign! If you don't know your rising sign you can figure it out here.


Aries:  The Ram

     The sun is in Leo, putting focus on your Relationship and Creative Life. Mercury is already there, highlighting communications with your partner. Your ruler, Mars, is currently in Virgo which is challenging for Aries. You want to charge ahead and be spontaneous, but Mars in Virgo has you double checking the details on Everything!! Soon Mars will be moving out of your Virgo/Work/Health area (on July 29th) and into your house of Partnership. It's a hot sexy Summer for you Aries!

     As for the Revolution on your doorstep... Uranus (sudden, transformative and shocking events) is retrograding through your sign for the next month causing you to retool some of your wild ideas. It's a great time to clarify your vision and the practical steps to manifesting it.

Taurus:  The Bull

     You will have lots of "me" time around your house over the next month (Sun in Leo), along with some pleasant experiences with Love and Creativity (Venus in your 5th House). You could combine the whole thing and get creative with your lover in your house. Other than the obvious, how about painting the place? Or getting new curtains, or making some romantic dinners? This month is about practicing expressing yourself in a safe place.
     As for the Grand Cross and the action with Aries - this is all happening in your 12th House (Karma, Self Undoing and Things that are Hidden). It's a great placement because Uranus shakes things up and brings them into the light to be healed. The invisible limits you've placed on yourself will finally be burned away.

Gemini:  The Twins

     My darling Geminis! The Sun will be shining in your House of Learning and Communication this month. These are two things Gemini's excel at, so you are in your element. Mercury, your ruler, is currently gliding through this House preparing the way for the Sun. Time to clear the air and set boundaries with people! Mars in Virgo creates an opportunity to do some psychological healing on yourself - to clear the weeds from the ground of your being.

     The Uranian shift into Aries highlights your social life for the next several years! You will be hanging around the fringes of society with very original and empowered people. Saturn in Libra brings a new seriousness to your love relationships and creative projects. The people you partner with need to "get real" or you will seek out something else.

Cancer:  The Crab

     I hope you had a Great birthday!! The Sun has left your sign for Leo, and the focus shifts to your financial world. Ask yourself, what do you value most? What would you like to increase in your life? What would make you feel more secure? With Mercury leading the way, communications with important relationships are already getting attention.

     The shift of Uranus into Aries will affect your life more visibly then others, because it falls in your 10th House of Career and Ambition. Odd and unique career opportunities will be coming at you from far left field for the next several years! Saturn in Libra brings a serious focus to the people in your living situation and family (particularly mom). How these relationships affect you psychologically will bring deep opportunities to heal yourself.

Leo:  The Lion

     It's birthday season! The Sun has entered Leo and the spotlight is on YOU! Which is the way it should be. You are experiencing the rebirth of your identity for the next solar year. Who are you now? How have you grown over the past year? It's time to set goals for where you'd like to be this time next year. Meanwhile Mars is careening through Virgo, inspiring you to reassess your financial life. As of July 29 the energy will be moving into your communications with others.
     The movement of Uranus into Aries brings sudden changes to your 9th House of Mind Expansion. You will take wild adventures to faraway places, or college courses with unique subject matter. Meanwhile Saturn brings maturity to how you communicate with important relationships and neighborhood pals:)

Virgo:  The Virgin

     Mars has been visiting your sign for the past several weeks and I bet you've gotten A LOT accomplished! Good for you. Mars will be joining Saturn in Libra on July 29th giving new energy and focus to your financial life. The Leo Sun will illuminate and guide you down the back roads of your hidden potentials, preparing you for your birthday in late August/September. Pay attention to the fertile ground of visions and ideas that float through your mind. They will lead you in the best direction for the year ahead.

     One thing to notice is Mercury's entrance into your sign tomorrow - Tuesday, July 27th. It's going to feel GREAT! Capitalize on this energy but keep in mind that Mercury is also going RETROGRADE in Virgo on August 20th. Your plans might be delayed or held up in some way temporarily, but will come to fruition if you're patient.

Libra:  The Scales

     If times have been a little rough lately don't despair; Saturn entered your sign last Wednesday bringing issues of reality, maturity and inhibitions. It's a contracting and sobering influence, which will be with you for the next two years. It will completely alter the structure of your life for the better. You will come out the other side a much stronger and focused person.

     There's a slew of other planets affecting you as well. Mars is entering Libra this week on Thursday, bringing force to your changing issues of identity. Venus (Love) will be there soon followed by Mercury (The Mind) and the Sun (Personality) around your birthday. What's working in your life and what would you like to change? Where are you out of balance? Meanwhile Uranus (the unusual) and Jupiter (Fortune) are highlighting your relationships, bringing oddballs and gurus into your life.

Scorpio:  The Scorpion

     You are experiencing a huge wake up call these days. All the action is in your 12th House of spiritual strength, isolation, addiction, artistry, universal connection and the soul. It's the place you retreat to for healing and to feel safe and secure. The inner planets will be visiting you there over the next couple of months to assist you in clearing cobwebs and brightening up the place. Mars is first... it's your ruler and is entering Libra (your 12th House) Thursday, July 29th. Then Venus, Mercury and the Sun!
     On the other side of your chart Uranus and Jupiter are shaking things up and sending blessings to your Work/Health/Pets arena. They will be retrograding back into your 5th House of Romance however in early August/September, so be prepared to rewind some of what happened in your love life last New Year. Your head will be clear though, so you'll be ready for it.

Sagittarius:  The Archer

     Had some romance lately? Uranus (sudden events) and Jupiter (good fortune) are hosting a really fun party in your House of Romance right now. Jupiter will move on eventually, but Uranus will be there for the next seven years - bringing unusual and revolutionary people into your love life and creative work! Uranus and Jupiter will take a brief break starting in August, but will reenter your House of Love early next year. So 2011 should be great for you. It's a powerful omen for finding true love. Jupiter is also your ruler, so wherever he travels holds a lot of significance in your life.
     The other big event is Saturn's entrance into Libra, your House of Friendships. For the next couple of years your closest relationships will undergo some reality testing. You will learn who you can truly count on. This energy also applies to people you know in your community and work life.

Capricorn:  The Goat

     Saturn, your ruler has just entered Libra - your House of Career. It's the most public area of your chart and will undergo a huge structural change over the next two years. Issues with authority often surface with this transit. What's the reality of your ambitions? Do they still suit you? Do you need to make a change or get more training? Saturn isn't big on changes, but DOES support your climb up the steep mountain to reach your goal. Think about what that goal is and shift it if necessary.
     Uranus and Jupiter have been traveling through the Home area of your chart, allowing positive and sudden changes in your living situation. Uranus will be here for the next seven years bringing all sorts of odd characters into your home and community. Just be open to it and learn from them, but set boundaries if needed. Remember you have Pluto in your sign right now, and that's a VERY powerful ally.

Aquarius:  The Water Bearer

     There was Full Moon last night in Aquarius - it's the brightest moon of the year! The Full Moon in your sign shines the spotlight directly on you and your relationships. Since Aquarius and Leo are fixed signs, I hope you didn't encounter any stubbornness with people in your life. With "fixed" signs people often hold tightly to what they want or believe and will not budge. This was also influenced by a stand off this morning between two heavyweights - Saturn and Uranus. This opposition affected your Communications (3rd house) and Beliefs (9th house). It's best to be diplomatic for the next couple of days until these influences pass over.
     Your ruler, Uranus, has gone through an extraordinary transition last month - leaving Pisces for Aries. This shift will light a fire under you, and bring a huge amount of confidence, optimism and ambition to your usually peaceful and humanitarian perspectives. On the other side of the sky, Saturn will throw a sobering influence over your relationships involving Self Discovery and Travel.

Pisces:  The Fishes

     Big changes are on the horizon for Pisces. What I'm trying to say...gently... is that Uranus (sudden events, highs and lows, erratic changes, instability) has entered your house of Money. It's gonna be okay though. It's also the planet of original ideas, invention and risk taking. Try to focus on maximizing your gains and minimizing the thrill seeking, and you should be fine. Keep those Piscean flipper feet on the ground as much as you can.

     Some good news is that Venus is dancing through your house of Partnerships, so I'm sure you're enjoying quality time with your partner. Or if not attached, you've been getting a lot of attention from the right people! Saturn has moved into your 8th house for the next two years, so keep a good eye on your relationships involving other people's money, shared resources and SEX.

May/June Horoscopes!! Sun in Gemini

Mercury turned Direct last week, just in time for the sun's move into Gemini this Thursday, May 20th. It's a great time to get social and put your plans into action! Mercury is moving slowly through Taurus right now, so take a practical look at the ideas you have, and build a solid foundation for them. The horoscopes below take the sun into account, as well as the ruler of your sign and the huge alignments coming this summer!

Aries:  The Ram

      First, your ambitions: your ruler, Mars, is still in Leo until June 6th! Get clear on what's most important to you and your heart, and then spend the next two weeks pouring your energy into these projects! With Mercury and the Sun's influence it's a great time to solidify agreements too.

     On the Love front you need to be sweet to your partner because Venus is going into Cancer. This means SENSITIVE... which is not your strongest point. Lots of money and exciting sudden changes coming in June!

Taurus:  The Bull

      This year's birthday transformed you. Hopefully you've come out the other side filled with vigor and ready to charge ahead. Mercury turned around in Taurus last week and is slowly gaining momentum. You can finally move forward with your plans and even make some new ones!
     Regarding Love, Saturn is turning Direct in Virgo (your house of Love) on May 31st. Since January there's been a deeper understanding of you and your relationship. Now you'll move forward with your partner in a deeper and more mature way. Your ruler, Venus, is going into Cancer - placing the emphasis on communicating.

Gemini:  The Twins

      It's birthday season! The Sun enters Gemini this Thursday, May 20th putting the spotlight on YOU! Your ruler Mercury is now going Direct - ready to send some wonderful presents your way. Mercury is still plodding through Taurus, but will pick up speed and enter your sign on June 10th. Be gentle with yourself as you practice manifesting the deep growth you've had over the past few weeks.
     Venus is entering Cancer this week (your House of Finances) which is very fortunate! Venus attracts, and here it attracts MONEY... also what you value and your security. In June there will be a big focus on friendships, and this summer your social life will set off fireworks.

Cancer:  The Crab

      Venus, planet of Love and Beauty will be entering your sign this week! It will give you an unearthly glow and people will be drawn to you. I know you are the zodiac's homebody, but the next month is your time to stand out and be noticed! Leave your crab shell at home and get out and meet people. With Mercury still trudging through Taurus, there's lots of restructuring going on in your house of Friendships.

      This is also the time of contemplation before your birthday season. The Gemini Sun will illuminate and guide you down the back roads of your hidden potentials, preparing you for solar rebirth in late June. Pay attention to the fertile ground of visions and ideas that float through your mind. They will lead you in the best direction for the year ahead.

Leo:  The Lion

      All the drive and fire you've been feeling on a personal level the last few months is about to shift. On June 6th Mars leaves Leo for Virgo, and sets off a purge and reorganization of your financial world. This is a good thing because Saturn has been marching backwards thru your financial house for several weeks causing all sorts of challenges and instability. Mars is a powerful driving force that will get things going in the right direction. And with the Virgo influence, the details won't get overlooked.
     The Sun is your ruler though and it's going into Gemini, your house of Friendships. The Sun rules this house and so you should feel very at home, especially with the people around you. Unexpected Fortune also applies to this house, as well as aspirations, hopes and wishes! Who do you want to surround yourself with? What tribe would you like to join? What fortunes and friendships are you open to receiving?

Virgo:  The Virgin

      You're going to be BUSY the next month! busy busy busy! Since April 8th you've been reliving the past with Saturn backing up into your sign. Now Mars is about to enter Virgo giving tons of energy to your practical plans. Mars doesn't like to get wrapped up in your details, so if you can let go of your pickiness and paint with broad stokes, you might get more done.The keyword for you is ACTION. Be like Nike and "just do it"!

       On the other side of your chart we have the Sun and Mercury entering your house of Career and Public Acclaim. You can make tremendous progress in your career over the next month. Don't be afraid to become visible, to stand out above the rest. It's a great time to set realistic goals and make them happen! Also, stay in touch with your friends. They can be a great source of warmth for you at this time.

Libra:  The Scales

      Of all the signs in the zodiac, yours will be experiencing the greatest attention from the cosmos in the upcoming months. I don't even know where to begin. You have Saturn (maturity) and Mars (force) doing a strange dance in your 12th house. The 12th is the house of spirituality, strength, humanity... but also psychological issues and secrets. It's where we hide out (or experience solitude). With Mars and Saturn here, you will experience an excavation that will impact your self esteem for the better. It will be a slow gradual shift, very subtle, but it will occur.

      In the midst of this transformation you will focus on your relationships - especially partnerships of all kinds. The people around you will become mirrors, creating a catalyst for the deeper transformations occurring in your 12th house. The way you experience the world and the people in it, is about to go through a revolutionary change.
Revolutionary and fortunate.

Scorpio:  The Scorpion

     Since last Fall, your ruler Mars has been sending tons of energy and support to your Career house. What does your worklife look like now after Mars has blazed a golden path through it? I bet you've experienced great progress, increase and accomplishment. On June 7th Mars will enter the sign of Virgo, shifting your focus to your Friends. Saturn has been hanging out there already, perhaps causing distance between you and those you love. Time to reconnect.
     Meanwhile Jupiter (Good fortune) is about to leave Pisces (Romance) for Aries (Work and Health). With all the drive you've had on career and love the past few months, now's the time to pay some attention to yourself, your social circle, and getting your house in order.

Sagittarius:  The Archer

      "Here comes the Sun" - straight into your House of Partnerships, while Jupiter, your ruler is setting his sights on Aries (House of Love). And so begins the sizzling hot summer for you Sagittarians. If you aren't matched up with anyone yet - don't be nervous about taking the initiative. Just go for it! If you're in a relationship, try to get creative and fun in the Romance department. It will go far with your mate.

      Career-wise Saturn is going backwards through your Career house just as Mars is walking through the door. Saturn will ask you to be careful and be sure of where you will land before taking any action regarding work. Mars is definitely on your side and will help you move forward with your ambitions.

Capricorn:  The Goat

      Mercury's retrograde through Taurus kept you back tracking through your relationship the last few weeks. Perhaps some ghosts from the past have reemerged, or you needed time for reflection on what's working and what does not fit. Now things are moving forward, hopefully with some new revelations under your belt. Communications will steadily improve so trust your path.
     Love and relationships continue to be the focus as Venus moves into Cancer (House of Partnership) this week! With Pluto the Volcano walking with you in Capricorn, you will make a huge impression in your social circles. However, try to keep your communications on the lighter side:) Pluto wants to deliver the brutal truth! Be aware of this or you might devastate the landscapes you're traveling through.

Aquarius:  The Water Bearer

      So how's your house? The latest Mercury retrograde hit you right where you live... literally. All the reassessing and restructuring is over now... you can hold hands with Mercury as he moves towards Gemini - your House of Love! Of course the Sun will be there this Thursday, so relationships are now in the spotlight.
     And there's a twist! Venus, planet of Love is moving into Cancer (your house of work and health). Hmmmm. Anyone at work strike your fancy? Proceed with caution 'cause it's a temporary thing. BUT it could be a great time to ask for that raise. All this before your ruler, Uranus, ignites your communications sector. Let the good times roll!

Pisces:  The Fishes

      The focus for you is YOU... basically. Jupiter (Good Luck and Fortune) is sending tremendous opportunity to you until June 6th so if there's anything you want... GO FOR IT!! What's on you "To Do" list? What would you really like to manifest for yourself right now? This happens once every 12 years. Focus on what you want to expand in yourself and your immediate environment (job, community, relationships). Changes have occurred in your life over the past few months that will lead you in the right direction; even if it hasn't felt like it.

      And Love is on your side: Venus, planet of Love and Beauty is entering Cancer (your house of romantic love and creativity) this Thursday, May 20th. Time to get out and strut your stuff. Get out and socialize as much as you can - it's a great time to meet new people!

Full Moon In Scorpio