Astro-Mood: December 29th, 2010

Saturn is "exalted" in Libra... which theoretically means it is in the strongest place it can be. Mars is exalted in Capricorn. Strong limitations... and strong impulses. And today, the two are square to each other.

Translation: it's King Kong vs. Godzilla, and unless you keep calm and think twice before you speak or act today, you'll be the star of this movie... and you get to play the role of "Downtown Tokyo."

Hint: they don't hand out Oscars for that. Watch your performance and dialog with others anyway.

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AstroloMe: Your Future, On An iPhone?

Have you ever lived with an astrologer, or been on a regular friendly basis with one? There's a real temptation to ask about your transits every day... or every hour. Consulting with an astrologer can be a great way to nail down the larger patterns that are happening at any given time, and during a consultation we can zoom in as much as you want on any given day and time... but to be honest, it's a lot of work to dissect every day on an individual basis. A good daily Sun Sign forecast can help, of course... but it still isn't as precise as looking at the transits based on your own individual chart.

I think I may have a solution to this. It's an iPhone app called Astrolome.

Astrolome works differently from any other astrology application I've seen before. For one thing, it's based on your whole birth chart, and not just your Sun. Second: you don't even need to know any astrology at all to use and understand it. If all the heavy jargon that comes with full-scale astrology is a little intimidating to you -- as it is to many -- you'll have no problem at all with Astrolome. I've been working with it for a few days now, and I'm genuinely impressed.

I hope all of you with an iPhone out there will try it, and get back to me about what you think. I really believe it's the kind of thing I've been looking for for ages now. And hey, it's free... and you know how much I love free stuff. Have you written me for your freebie yet...?

The Astrology of 2011: Full Moons And New Moons

Each Sign is going to be affected by a Full and a New Moon in 2011. Here are the dates for those:

ARIES: April 3rd (New Moon) and October 12th (Full Moon)
TAURUS: May 17th (Full Moon) and October 26th (New Moon)
GEMINI: June 1 (New Moon) and June 11th (Solar Eclipse!)
CANCER: January 19th (New Moon) and July 1st (Solar Eclipse!)
LEO: July 30th (New Moon) and August 13th (Full Moon)
VIRGO: August 29th (New Moon) and August 13th (Full Moon)
LIBRA: April 19th (Full Moon) and September 27 (New Moon)
SCORPIO: May 17th (Full Moon) and October 26 (New Moon)
SAGITTARIUS: June 15th (Lunar Eclipse!) and June 11th (Solar Eclipse!)
CAPRICORN: January 4th (Solar Eclipse!) and July 22nd (Full Moon)
AQUARIUS: February 3rd (New Moon) and August 13th (Full Moon)
PISCES: March 4th (New Moon) and September 12th (Full Moon)

...But how will those affect you as an individual? Well... have I got an e-book for you... for only five bucks!

Know nothing about astrology, but know that it works anyway? Know a little about astrology, and want to learn more while following your transits? Ever buy one of those Sun Sign guides and always wondered "what about the OTHER eleven signs out there?"

From Sasstrology.com:

"This 36-page ebook by Matthew Currie will give you an easy-to-use way to understand the major astrological forces at play in 2011: the aspects, the energies set up by planetary sign placements, and the lunar cycles and eclipses that often trigger major events. Best of all, it lets you know when to prepare, when to brace yourself, and when to take action to make your like a better place."

Every major event on the calendar is denoted with a number. That number lines up with an interpretation in the text. Find the day, look up the number(s) of what’s in effect… and there you have it! Mercury retrograde periods are also noted in highlighter.

If you know nothing about astrology, you’ll still be able to use the calendar. If you know a little about astrology, playing along and watching the transits will help you learn more about how astrology works, and the Astrological Mood-O-Meter will help you understand how transits affect yourself and others on a more customized, individual basis. And even if you are a full-blown astrologer yourself, the calendar section lays out the major activity in a quick and easy-to-read manner.

Understanding how all of the astrological transits that are happening in any given time can be really complex and confusing. In this book, I’ve presented them in what I believe is the most simple and easy-to-follow… yet accurate… format I can think of. If you’re a seasoned pro, it can serve as a gentle reminder of what’s coming up in the sky, and what you need to pay attention to. If you know nothing about astrology… well, I think I’ve come up with a format that will give you a previously unparalleled degree of understanding of how the transits affect you and everyone else around you… no astrological knowledge required!

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And... don't miss tonight's show!

Your Astrologer Is Ready, San Francisco!

I'll be appearing live and in person Saturday at Tedda Hughes Gallery Boutique, 1623 Polk Street, San Francisco from 7 to 10 PM. Need guidance for your future? Saturn transit getting you down? Trying to figure out your finances or your love life? Curious to see if I'll e-mail you a freebie just for asking? Come on down and find out!

Readings and opinions by donation, and like I said... freebie by e-mail. That, plus the usual amazing selection of items in Tedda's gallery. How can you lose?

Conquer The Universe With Astrology (Michael Lutin Edition!)

I'm thrilled to have as my guest on tonight's "Conquer The Universe With Astrology"... the man, the myth, the legend... Michael Lutin! He's one of the biggest and best astrologers out there today, and if you don't already know why I love the guy... here's a sample:

That, plus Astrology In The News, The Last Degree, a freebie for everyone who writes me, and your first look at my new e-book... "Duck And Cover: The Astrology Of 2011"!

Anyway, the show's going to be great.

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Conquer The Universe TONIGHT (New Moon Edition!)

Today is the New Moon in Libra... traditionally a time to sit back and think about your relationships and partnerships, and sometimes it's a good time to try something new. That's why it's a particular thrill for me to welcome tonight's guest on "Conquer The Universe With Astrology"... Christopher Witecki of Soulgarden.tv! If you haven't seen the place, drop by.... it's definitely not your grandma's astrology!

As for tonight's show...

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...we have the chat room, Astrology In The News, The Last Degree, and I'm still dying to send you your obligation-free (and kinda cool) freebie when you write me!

Come And Get Some Astrology, San Francisco!

I'll be appearing live and in person tonight at Tedda Hughes Gallery Boutique, 1623 Polk Street, San Francisco tonight from 7 to 10 PM. Need guidance for your future? Feeling the weight of that Sun-Saturn conjunction? Wondering what Venus and Mars in Scorpio is going to be doing for you? Curious to see if I'll e-mail you a freebie just for asking? Come on down tonight and find out!

Readings and opinions by donation, and like I said... freebie by e-mail. That, plus the usual amazing selection of items in Tedda's gallery. How can you lose?

Conquer The Universe TONIGHT! (BYOB)

Tonight: No guests, just you and me and Astrology. That's more than enough for a good time, isn't it? I'll be answering your questions (feel free to mail them to me HERE, and while you're at it, ask for your freebie!) 

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Showtime is 10 PM Eastern (7 PM Pacific) and is available archived shortly after the end of the show if you can't catch it live. I'll be introducing a new segment... "The Last Degree," and we'll be starting out with "Astrology In The News." This week: how are things looking for Lindsay Lohan on October 22nd, when she's back in court?

Will it go well for her? Will she show up sober? Tune in to find out!

Conquer The Universe With Astrology: The October Preview

Thanks, everyone, for listening to the show! Your ever-growing numbers and enthusiasm keep me going!

Tomorrow night's show won't feature a guest. It's just me, you, and the planets. If you have any questions you'd like answered on-air (or behind the scenes) send me an e-mail with your birth data. And hey... if all you want is a free e-book, send me a line at that address and you'll get one of those, too.

After Thursday's show, it's a jam-pack cavalcade of the best and brightest Astrology has to offer, including:

October 7th: The New Moon Special with Christopher Witecki of Soulgarden.tv. This ain't your grandpa's astrology!

October 14th: The man, the myth, the legend... former Vanity Fair astrologer, acclaimed author, and all-around astrological genius Michael Lutin will be on! Beat the rush and get excited now!

October 21st: Astrologer Amy Herring (author of "Astrology Of The Moon") will be on to discuss her book and the importance of your Moon Sign.

And, every show there will also be the usual Astrology In The News, and a new segment to make it worth your while to sit through the whole thing: The Last Degree! Sounds good, right? I know I'll be there. Hope to see you there too.

Conquer The Universe, Find Your Soul Mate, And Get Out Of Jail Free!

Tonight on "Conquer The Universe With Astrology:" CEO of Astrologydating.com (still free, and still the best damned astrology dating site out there) Hilary Young and I will be discussing your love lives, dating, and how astrology can help you get a grip on both. Show starts at 10 PM EST (7 PM PST), and will be archived shortly thereafter...

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Also, a new segment where we'll be looking at the near future of the rich, famous and infamous, and how astrology influences them. This week: welcome to your Saturn Return, Paris Hilton! And this time, you won't be able to pretend that was just someone else's karma in your purse...

And hey... did you write me for your freebie yet?

Conquer The Universe TONIGHT! (Updated)

Tonight should see the first episode of "Conquer The Universe With Astrology: The Radio Show."  I say should, because after all we are in the dreaded Mercury Retrograde Shadow Zone... because Mercury Retrograde is so much fun, it should get a little more time to play with your plans, right?

Hey, don't worry: I know my astrology. There are back-up plans. Lots of 'em.

We go live at 7 PM PST tonight, and the Chat Room should be open a few minutes beforehand. With luck our first scheduled guest... Christopher Witecki of Soulgarden.tv... will be there too, and he'll be just as informative and entertaining as he always is.

And, after tonight's show... if you've found me on Facebook, or found the "Conquer The Universe" fan page there... within 48 hours after the show, you'll receive your Free Bacon!

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(You can listen to the archived show starting a couple of hours or so afterwards by clicking on the same link.)

There you go. Click, listen, join in the chat room if you're listening live... and above all, Conquer! And if you can't listen live, the show should be archived by clicking on the same link within an hour or so afterwards...

PS: Here are the links to my book (available through Amazon) and my e-books (available even faster through conquertheuniversewithastrology.com!)

UPDATE: Thanks everyone for listening! This Thursday, join me and special guest Amy Herring. In the meantime, in case you missed it, here's last week's Fake Ad...

An Open Question For All Fans Of Astrology

The Moon has just kicked into Aries, activating that wild and crazy T-Square, so it seems the perfect time to announce a new project, and to ask you for your radical ideas.

As some of you already know, I'm going to have a regular program... "Conquer The Universe With Astrology: The Radio Show" on a new metaphysical network run by the awesome and talented Phyllis King, starting Thursday, August 19th... right in time for the Mercury station! If you've read much of my writing, you already have an idea what the tone of the show will be like. I hope to both inform and amuse. 

I'll be making my comments, talking to guests, and presenting astrologically-based features. And I'm looking forward to answering any and all of your questions. Here's my question for you: what would you like to hear? What things am I (as a blogger) and bloggers in general not covering enough? And, most importantly... how can I talk to listeners like yourselves about their specific chart/issues/questions without bringing everything to a grinding halt while we all listen to Millie in Miami complain about her husband?

Please, everyone... give me your ideas here. And stay tuned for further details!

Papers Please: Saturn Is Detained At The Virgo-Libra Border

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(SCENE: A small customs office at the Virgo-Libra border. Outside, on the Virgo side of the border, a small crowd is gathered, cheering and waving banners that say things like "Good Riddance!" and "See you in 28 Years!" On the Libra side of the border, a few somberly-dressed tour guides quietly await their new client. Inside the Custom's Office, SATURN sits patiently in his long black robe at a desk while a LIBRA security guard examines SATURN'S papers.)

LIBRA: Business, or pleasure?

SATURN: Pleasure. (pauses) Just kidding.

LIBRA: Okay, everything looks in order here. You have baggage?

SATURN: (Lifts an improbably large suitcase) Just this one bag.

LIBRA: All right. The dogs didn't smell any controlled substances (raises his rubber stamp above SATURN'S passport) so you're all clear to --

(Suddenly, the door behind the guard bursts open, and MEL GIBSON bursts into the room)

MEL GIBSON: (Shouting) Stop that motherBLEEPing planet!! (His speech throughout is interrupted by a "bleeping" sound that seems to appear out of nowhere)

LIBRA: (Startled) What are you doing here? You aren't even a Libra!

MEL GIBSON: This BLEEPer has been BLEEPing with me for too BLEEPing long! (MEL GIBSON pulls a semiautomatic pistol out of his jacket and unloads the entire clip into SATURN'S chest. LIBRA ducks under the table.) Die you BLEEPing piece of BLEEP!

SATURN: (Completely unimpressed) Yeah, like that was going to do you any good.

MEL GIBSON: BLEEP! BLEEP! I hate you motherBLEEPer! I don't deserve the BLEEP you've BLEEPing given me! My Moon is at zero BLEEPing degrees Libra and it's ruining my BLEEPing personal and professional life!

SATURN: (Calmly explaining to LIBRA, who is still under the table) Mr. Gibson is clearly displeased with the nature of my work. You see, it's my job to --

MEL GIBSON: It should be your job to shut the BLEEP up and go BLEEP yourself! I hate you! You hear me? You do NOTHING for me!

SATURN: Actually, in the long run, I do plenty for you. You see, as a person goes through their life they do various things that could be considered "right" or "wrong," both in a practical and a larger, spiritual sense. I'm just here to provide --

(Several security guards enter the room and drag MEL GIBSON away)

MEL GIBSON: I hope you get gangBLEEPed by a bunch of BLEEPs until your BLEEP falls off, you BLEEPing -- (the guards drag MEL away and the door closes.)

LIBRA: (After a long pause) So, um... what's in the suitcase?

SATURN: (Patting the suitcase affectionately) Karma. Lots and lots of Karma.

Celebrate July 4th With A Mutual Reception, And A Freebie!

This weekend, America celebrates its Solar Return. I've never actually been here for that before, but I hear it's a big occasion, wherein Americans celebrate all the things they believe in, in a loud manner: picnics, Home Furnishing sales, and explosives. And this July 4th is likely to be a little more emotionally amped-up than usual, with the Sun in Cancer and the Moon in Aries performing a "mutual reception" -- in the signs each other rules. And, being newly patriotic towards my new home... I'd like to join in.

That's why, this weekend only... I'm offering a free copy of my e-book to everyone who finds and follows me on Twitter. So join in and celebrate the savings, as they say in the commercials here.

Ain't that America?

Mars In Virgo And The Eclipse: More Organs From Michelangelo

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As Mars continues through Virgo... bringing to mind both images of cutting and medicine... another example surfaces of Michelangelo's knowledge of human anatomy (a subject I first covered HERE). According to the New York Times, there's a pretty detailed drawing of a human brain hiding in the Sistine Chapel... the second such brain illustration to be found there.

Of course, just like many of the "skeptics" I've found myself debating lately, not everyone wants to see what the evidence indicates. As a professor of Art History says in the above article... “My initial reaction on looking at the illustrations is that this is complete nonsense, to put it politely,” she wrote in an e-mail message. “To draw arbitrary lines all over Renaissance paintings and expect to be taken seriously by the scholarly community!”

It's a shame Professor Joanna Woods-Marsden didn't actually look at the illustration, because it's actually really, really obvious. Of course, the Professor probably has a strongly-entrenched world view she's heavily invested in protecting. This reminds me of a lot of the skeptics I've talked to lately.

Some people only see what they want to see, and will loudly defend their stance based more on blindness than vision.

What's this got to do with astrology? You may have noticed there's an eclipse coming up, and you may have noticed all the heavy planets involved in it. But Mars is dangling out there relatively un-aspected... almost as if it could up and do anything it damned well pleases with all that eclipse energy.

So, here's the lesson for the upcoming eclipse: take a good look at what's frustrating you, and then... measure twice, cut once. Loose lips sink ships... and sometimes relationships. The precious dogma you defend may be the end of something... or someone... a lot better for you than mere "beliefs."

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Attention Bay Area Astrology Fans!

(Oh, darn. Looks like you missed it. Oh well... I'll be back there next Saturday, and I'm always available for consultations. Write me HERE for more details, and maybe even something for free)


I will be appearing in person at Tedda Hughes Gallery... 1623 Polk Street, in the always-amazing heart of San Francisco... tomorrow evening (Saturday, June 19th) starting at 7:30 PM.

I will be there to spread the divine enlightenment that is Astrology (I'll be selling autographed copies of my book, "Conquer The Universe With Astrology"), and will be sharing my profound insights about your future (there will be a Tip Jar).

Hope to see you there!

Uranus In Aries (Epilogue): Something Stirs In The Cornfield

(Due to a freak blogging injury, Matthew Currie is not available today. In his place we present a Special Guest Blogger... the planet Uranus itself. Your slightly less massive and less methane-filled blog will return next time.)

Hi everyone. Hope you are all enjoying your smoothly-running, predictable lives, and are having a good time here on my favorite astrology dating site. I'd like to take a few minutes of your time to correct some misunderstandings about the nature of my tour through Aries.

It's my job to bring unusual and interesting circumstances into your life. Of course that's true of all the planets, but my deliveries have more of an unexpected, sudden feeling to them... even when they are as a result of things that have been boiling away quietly just beneath the surface, sometimes for ages.

You see, aliens will be landing. But, don't worry... everything will be just fine, and life will go on as usual. Stay calm. Some of them have landed already. They've landed in your work place and your relationships and in your head.

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Gary Coleman Is Dead, Gary Oldman Is Alive, And Uranus Is In Aries

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Gary Coleman (Born, February 8, 1968, time unknown, Zion, IL) died of a cerebral hemorrhage Friday. Most astrologers (and rightly so) shy away from playing "prophet of doom," but in hindsight, Coleman's transits are classic for this sort of thing: Uranus, newly entered Aries, is conjunct Coleman's Mars/Saturn midpoint (associated with blood pressure issues). Saturn is conjunct his natal Uranus, and Neptune is conjunct his natal Mercury... all of which are bad signs for neurological issues, and circulation in the brain. 

Given his medical history, this may not be the biggest shock to those who knew Mr. Coleman. But Uranus always brings surprises. Consider the startling case of actor Gary Oldman, who (despite a current wave of Internet reports) is clinging tenaciously to life today. Thanks to the modern miracle of Internet communications (and the ancient miracle of miscommunication), there weekend was flooded with rumors of Mr. Oldman's death.

You see, Mr Oldman (March 21, 1958, 10:56 AM, London UK) has his Sun at 0 Degrees Aries.... right where Uranus is now.  His Sun is in his Tenth House, which rules public reputation. And his natal Saturn (in his Sixth House... daily work routines and such) is being squared by transiting Saturn. Translation: the rumors of Gary Oldman's death are highly exaggerated.

What does all this mean to you and me? Simple. Uranus is going to liven things up, unpredictably, for a lot of people in a lot of ways. And isn't that exactly what a good romance... or an exciting new career, or any of the other things people consult astrologers about... is supposed to do? 

Uranus In Aries: The First Day Of School For Humanity

Here I was... all ready to tell you about my current special deal on readings... discounts, free stuff, and more... when the larger implications of all my recent astrological research fell into place with a dramatic thump.

Every once in a while, you've got to go out on a limb... astrologers included. I normally don't predict anything specific for anyone in the course of a consultation unless I have plenty of reason to back up what I'm saying. As a result, thankfully, I'm usually right, even about the crazier, less-easily-predicted things that come up. 

Having said that... here's me, out on a very big limb.

I think I've figured out what the Big Message will be with Uranus in Aries, combined with Pluto in Capricorn. It seems to me that when you put the two together... the undeniable transformation of how we view our material world and surroundings that will come with Pluto in Capricorn,. combined with the "what about me?" rebelliousness of Uranus in Aries.. we're going to be getting one undeniably huge result. And I think I've figured out exactly what form that will take.

It may be hidden away in the red, surprisingly damp soil of an otherwise dead-looking desert millions of miles away from us. It may make its voice known in a faint radio signal. Or it may be something even more dramatic... but one way or another, before Uranus leaves Aries in March, 2019, I believe we're going to discover something that may have been shouting at us from the sky since long before we had the ears to hear it.

We're all going to be a little less alone, whether that fits comfortably with everyone's world view or not. And how tragically limiting... holding to a single world, or a single world view, when there's just so much of everything out there.

It will be the beginning of humanity really grasping its place in the Universe. And, who knows? It could be the beginning of a fascinating conversation.

"It's the first day of school, fellas..."

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