Cancer

June 22 – July 22

July 2010

MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
It’s the pinnacle of 2010 for you now, Cancer. The Sun is in your sign until July 22 (happy birthday!), and on July 11th, the cosmos deliver a total solar eclipse in Cancer. Solar eclipses bring bold new beginnings, and this one marks a major turning point—either in your life path, personal identity or the way you present yourself. It’s especially potent because not only does it fall in your sign, but Cancer is also ruled by the moon. Think back to any changes from last summer—this lunar event is linked to a previous Cancer solar eclipse that fell on July 21, 2009.

However it manifests, the universe is pushing you out of that cozy crab shell. It’s time to go solo or step into the spotlight, allowing the world to see all your gifts and glory. Personal responsibility gives you dignity. You’re done playing the victim and blaming others for your missteps or misery. Now, you must powerfully own your choices and live your authentic truth, even if others don’t like it.

Changes already began to percolate in June, when expansive Jupiter and changemaker Uranus moved into Aries, reshaping your career goals. This month, you get clear on which direction to take, or which opportunity is the right fit. Because both planets will go retrograde (backward) in July, some of the career change may slow down. You may need to polish your skills or professional image before you take a big step.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
June ended on a dramatic note, with big changes for many Cancers. On June 26th, a Capricorn lunar eclipse brought definitive change or closure to an important relationship. If your partnership has been one-sided—or lopsided—this eclipse pushed you to reconfigure (even reverse) roles and build in more equality. If you’ve been hedging around moving to the next level, this full moon threw down the gauntlet: either fully commit or move on. While it’s not advisable to make major life decisions under the direct influence of an eclipse, a push off the fence is helpful “tough love” for Crabs stuck in limbo.

Either way, the July 11th Cancer solar eclipse puts the focus back on you. Enough waiting around to see what your partner does first, or letting someone else make the first move. You’re more assertive than you’ve ever been. If you’re the shy type who morphs from power-goddess into babbling blusher (or tough tomboy) when you’re attracted to someone, it’s time for some new skills. This eclipse puts the kibosh on your awkward-teen tactics—they’re so not cute after Bar Mitzvah-party age, and they’ll keep you stuck at an unsatisfying level of intimacy. Work with a dating coach, take an acting class, join Toastmasters—do anything to build your confidence so you can keep it real, even when you feel vulnerable.

MONEY & CAREER:
Ah, sweet success. It’s been coming your way since June, when Uranus and Jupiter powered into Aries, your tenth house of ambition and career. The nature of your work is undergoing radical changes now. For some Cancers, that could mean a promotion (complete with fancy title), a new line of work, or a rock-solid gig with a well-established company (hello, benefits!). Other Crabs are d-o-n-e with one chapter of your career and ready for a whole new direction. If so, do it in a big way. Case in point: Cancer Tom Cruise’s shockingly hilarious MTV Movie Awards performance as fat-cat music exec Les Grossman. He departed so radically from his reputation as action stud-slash-Scientology zealot—and won over a new generation of fans.

You’ve accumulated years of experience and wisdom, or at least, a solid body of knowledge. Now, it’s time to package yourself as the expert that you are. What can you be the Oprah or Rachael Ray of, Cancer? Whether it’s organizing people’s closets, coding their websites or transforming their finances, you’re the goddess, empress, grand dame of SOMETHING. Begin to market yourself as a knowledgeable pro, and be the face of your brand. The July 11th Cancer eclipse has a direct message: no more hiding! People want YOU, not just your work and services.

This month, Uranus and Jupiter will both power down into retrograde (backward) motion, helping you take a more thoughtful approach. Give yourself time for trial and error, along with feedback from friends and colleagues. On July 22nd, the Sun moves into Leo, helping you create practical habits and basic structures so you can really expand next year. Anything worth doing now is worth doing right. Besides, you’ve got eight years to carry out this mission! The month ends with a July 25th full moon in your eighth house of wealth and joint finances. This could bring a windfall, a long-awaited payment or a large expense. You could sell property or receive unexpected help from your family.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
As always, family plays a major role in any Cancer’s life. On July 22nd, strict Saturn returns to Libra, your domestic sector, staying until October 2012. During this cycle, changes in your family or living situation call you to adopt a mature new role. In particular, your relationship with your mother, child or a close female relative could go through tough transitions or growing pains. It’s time for you both to learn new, respectful ways of relating to each other.

Some Cancers could move during this cycle, possibly buying real estate or downsizing to save for a home purchase. The addition of a family member, roommate or cohabitating partner could also box you into tighter quarters. Less coziness could have a silver lining, though—it will push you out of the nest, forcing you engage with the outside world. Being a homebody isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, so break out of that self-imposed solitary confinement.

Saturn in Libra also means doing fundamental work on your self-confidence. If you’ve been overly dependent (or codependent), enough’s enough. You can’t anchor yourself on family, friends or anything external. You must build deep-rooted inner security, so that no matter where you are, you always feel at home in your own skin. Older female mentors and women’s support groups make a big difference. Bonus assignment: Volunteer as a Big Sister or mentor to a young person. It will provide amazing perspective and remind you of all you have to offer.

Lucky Days: July 3, 11
Money Days: July 1, 14
Love Days: July 20, 25
Off Days: July 10, 26
Filed under: Cancer Monthly

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June 22 – July 22

May 2010

MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
After a hard-driving April, May serves up the fun. The Sun is in Taurus until the 20th, activating your social and worldly eleventh house. Keep shedding those homebody roots, Cancer. Outside is where you’ll meet the next generation of beat poets, whiz-kid innovators and fairy godmothers. You’re more than ready to join this quirky new tribe, especially since old friends could be downers this month.

Why the reshuffle of your inner circle? You’re blossoming so much, and many of your longtime pals are struggling to adapt to this positive, confident new Cancerian. They may be used to consoling, commiserating or kvetching with you. Ugh! Now that your complaints department is closed, it’s like you’ve been abducted by a rather Pollyanna-ish sect of aliens, and your pals are confounded. They’ll come around eventually, Cancer. In the meantime, team up with cohorts who celebrate the upbeat and adventurous facets of your personality.

When the Sun enters Gemini on the 20th, wind down the socializing. You’ll need to rest and handle unfinished business in the month before your birthday. Take special care of your well-being at the end of the month, when the Sagittarius full moon beams into your health and fitness sector. Keep your schedule light. As the saying goes, “no” is a complete sentence. Practice it, and jealously guard your free time to dream, sleep and take care of number-one.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
A hint of bitterness taints your tongue this month. Spit it out, Cancer. With Venus in Gemini, your twelfth house of release, it’s time to leave the past behind. Either settle your grievances through dialogue, or make a firm decision to forgive, forget and move on. There’s a saying that resentment is like drinking the poison and hoping the other person dies. Passive-aggressive stewing has never bettered a sex life or healed a relationship.

Besides, your exes and current partner aren’t to blame for your unhappiness—despite your damning evidence. A major cause of negativity is self-neglect. If you don’t take care of yourself, you limit your capacity to receive love. Thus, your mission: pamper, indulge and worship yourself until you can barely stand it. If you don’t feel like a goddess, don’t expect your love life to be divine. Stop giving others what you want, and focus back on yourself.

When Venus enters Cancer on May 21st, it will be easier to treat yourself like a priority. If you’re casually dating, lighten up: you’ll have a lot more fun if you stop trying to turn Mr. Right Now into Mr. Right. Just enjoy the moment as it is. It’s so easy to try molding your mate rather than simply accepting this person as s/he is (and isn’t). Bring some “radical acceptance” to the party. Your man may never be a morning person like you. She’ll always leave unwashed coffee cups in the sink. You’re a lit snob and he only reads on the Internet. Your mom may never actually approve of you two. Make a list of these imperfect issues, and after each one, say “So what?”

MONEY & CAREER:
In May, you’ll accomplish more after hours than at the office. Your eleventh house of networking is a live wire, so get out and rub elbows with movers and shakers, especially at parties for a cause. Speaking of…do you feel like your work is making a difference in the world? This month, you need to connect with a greater sense of purpose. Perhaps you can find that meaningful spark from your current job, but if you can’t, there are tons of extracurricular opportunities. Money and security aren’t enough to satisfy your soul.

If you don’t seek out change, fear not—change will find you soon enough. On May 27th, revolutionary Uranus begins an eight-year journey through Aries, your tenth house of career and ambition. For some Crabs, this could mean a sudden and total life makeover, where you’re finally done with one path and ready to take on the next big mountain. (The fascinating part: you barely care what anyone else thinks!) You may find yourself thrust into the spotlight, invited to take on leadership or a public role with powerful responsibilities.

Uranus is in Aries until July, and then it will return for seven years in March 2011. Even this summer, Uranus begins to radically redesign your long-term goals, reshaping what you want from life and your future. Expect to reconsider your values and priorities, taking some more seriously and ditching others. You may become involved in work involving social change, technology or business reform. You could also become your own boss. One of our favorite writers about the new “new economy” is Seth Godin (also a Cancer). He has a refreshing, unconventional approach to business that could really grease your wheels now. Check out his inspiring daily blog at sethgodin.typepad.com.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Two tapes are playing in your head this month. There’s the inspiring new one declaring the world your oyster, promising that everything is possible if you just envision it and believe. Then, there’s the cynical, self-doubting voice of limitation that dates back to childhood and family legacy. You’re fighting powerful old messages, Cancer, but you must stand firm in defense of hope. It’s a wobbly new muscle for you, but a “rep” each day will build its clout.

Have you been taking care of yourself? On May 27th, the Sagittarius full moon helps you tackle your fitness once again. Beware a tendency to be self-critical or obsess over your “flaws” around this day. If you want to get in shape, start by accepting the shape you’re in, and loving your body no matter what. As Elizabeth Lesser of the Omega Institute writes in The Seeker’s Guide, “we want to care for the things we love.” In other words, by loving your body unconditionally, you’ll be inspired to cherish it.

Lucky Days: May 8, 18
Money Days: May 11, 20
Love Days: May 4, 30
Off Days: May 16, 29
Filed under: Cancer Monthly

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Cancer

June 22 – July 22

May 2010

MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
After a hard-driving April, May serves up the fun. The Sun is in Taurus until the 20th, activating your social and worldly eleventh house. Keep shedding those homebody roots, Cancer. Outside is where you’ll meet the next generation of beat poets, whiz-kid innovators and fairy godmothers. You’re more than ready to join this quirky new tribe, especially since old friends could be downers this month.

Why the reshuffle of your inner circle? You’re blossoming so much, and many of your longtime pals are struggling to adapt to this positive, confident new Cancerian. They may be used to consoling, commiserating or kvetching with you. Ugh! Now that your complaints department is closed, it’s like you’ve been abducted by a rather Pollyanna-ish sect of aliens, and your pals are confounded. They’ll come around eventually, Cancer. In the meantime, team up with cohorts who celebrate the upbeat and adventurous facets of your personality.

When the Sun enters Gemini on the 20th, wind down the socializing. You’ll need to rest and handle unfinished business in the month before your birthday. Take special care of your well-being at the end of the month, when the Sagittarius full moon beams into your health and fitness sector. Keep your schedule light. As the saying goes, “no” is a complete sentence. Practice it, and jealously guard your free time to dream, sleep and take care of number-one.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
A hint of bitterness taints your tongue this month. Spit it out, Cancer. With Venus in Gemini, your twelfth house of release, it’s time to leave the past behind. Either settle your grievances through dialogue, or make a firm decision to forgive, forget and move on. There’s a saying that resentment is like drinking the poison and hoping the other person dies. Passive-aggressive stewing has never bettered a sex life or healed a relationship.

Besides, your exes and current partner aren’t to blame for your unhappiness—despite your damning evidence. A major cause of negativity is self-neglect. If you don’t take care of yourself, you limit your capacity to receive love. Thus, your mission: pamper, indulge and worship yourself until you can barely stand it. If you don’t feel like a goddess, don’t expect your love life to be divine. Stop giving others what you want, and focus back on yourself.

When Venus enters Cancer on May 21st, it will be easier to treat yourself like a priority. If you’re casually dating, lighten up: you’ll have a lot more fun if you stop trying to turn Mr. Right Now into Mr. Right. Just enjoy the moment as it is. It’s so easy to try molding your mate rather than simply accepting this person as s/he is (and isn’t). Bring some “radical acceptance” to the party. Your man may never be a morning person like you. She’ll always leave unwashed coffee cups in the sink. You’re a lit snob and he only reads on the Internet. Your mom may never actually approve of you two. Make a list of these imperfect issues, and after each one, say “So what?”

MONEY & CAREER:
In May, you’ll accomplish more after hours than at the office. Your eleventh house of networking is a live wire, so get out and rub elbows with movers and shakers, especially at parties for a cause. Speaking of…do you feel like your work is making a difference in the world? This month, you need to connect with a greater sense of purpose. Perhaps you can find that meaningful spark from your current job, but if you can’t, there are tons of extracurricular opportunities. Money and security aren’t enough to satisfy your soul.

If you don’t seek out change, fear not—change will find you soon enough. On May 27th, revolutionary Uranus begins an eight-year journey through Aries, your tenth house of career and ambition. For some Crabs, this could mean a sudden and total life makeover, where you’re finally done with one path and ready to take on the next big mountain. (The fascinating part: you barely care what anyone else thinks!) You may find yourself thrust into the spotlight, invited to take on leadership or a public role with powerful responsibilities.

Uranus is in Aries until July, and then it will return for seven years in March 2011. Even this summer, Uranus begins to radically redesign your long-term goals, reshaping what you want from life and your future. Expect to reconsider your values and priorities, taking some more seriously and ditching others. You may become involved in work involving social change, technology or business reform. You could also become your own boss. One of our favorite writers about the new “new economy” is Seth Godin (also a Cancer). He has a refreshing, unconventional approach to business that could really grease your wheels now. Check out his inspiring daily blog at sethgodin.typepad.com.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Two tapes are playing in your head this month. There’s the inspiring new one declaring the world your oyster, promising that everything is possible if you just envision it and believe. Then, there’s the cynical, self-doubting voice of limitation that dates back to childhood and family legacy. You’re fighting powerful old messages, Cancer, but you must stand firm in defense of hope. It’s a wobbly new muscle for you, but a “rep” each day will build its clout.

Have you been taking care of yourself? On May 27th, the Sagittarius full moon helps you tackle your fitness once again. Beware a tendency to be self-critical or obsess over your “flaws” around this day. If you want to get in shape, start by accepting the shape you’re in, and loving your body no matter what. As Elizabeth Lesser of the Omega Institute writes in The Seeker’s Guide, “we want to care for the things we love.” In other words, by loving your body unconditionally, you’ll be inspired to cherish it.

Lucky Days: May 8, 18
Money Days: May 11, 20
Love Days: May 4, 30
Off Days: May 16, 29
Filed under: Cancer Monthly

- Horoscopes provided by The AstroTwins

Cancer

June 22 – July 22

April 2010

MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
The hardworking cycle that began last month continues into April. So much for March going out like a lamb—the lion is still roaring with deadlines, projects and demands. That’s because the Sun is in Aries, your tenth house of career and ambition, joined by a go-getter Mars in Leo, your second house of work. It’s an incredible time to make your mark professionally, but alas, not without stress and long hours. Think of yourself as a pro athlete making the game point, or an Olympian focused on that winning stretch.

You cross the finish line on April 20th when the Sun moves into Taurus, your eleventh house of friends and networking. Kick off those sensible pumps and put on your party shoes. Your social life ramps into high gear, and your free-spirited mingling benefits your career, too. Connect with the wider world by getting involved in a humanitarian cause or a creative group project with a mission that stirs your soul. When communication planet Mercury goes retrograde (backward) on April 18th, old friends and contacts appear out of the blue. It’s a great time to reunite with cherished allies from your past.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
The next five months bring a wave of transformation to your closest relationships. On April 6th, powerful Pluto goes retrograde in your partnership sector until mid-September. During this time, you may completely revamp the way you interact with your significant other—or approach love in general. Old power dynamics could creep out of the woodwork, and Pluto offers a chance to deal with them in a new way.

Instead of pointing fingers of blame, start with your role in the situation. There’s a codependent born in every Cancer, but you’re not responsible for other people’s emotions or decisions. If you try to fix, control and manage your mate’s life, you’ll get mired in your own personal hell. It’s a convenient distraction from your own affairs, but that “mother knows best” routine does more harm than good. Resign from your judgmental rescue mission. Work through issues of guilt and learn to treat others as separate, capable people—a dignity every human deserves.

Single Crabs may have some deep-seated beliefs about love that are blocking you from intimate connections. This is a great time to read one of our favorite workbooks, Calling In The One: Seven Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life by Katherine Woodward Thomas. Clear away trust issues and build a sense of safety.

On April 28th, the Scorpio full moon promises a romantic night, perfect for a decadent date with all the passionate trimmings. Casual flings are tempting, but proceed with caution. Your impatience, coupled with a desire to feel loved, could lead to impulsive and regrettable hookups. Don’t let your needy side make the decisions tonight. Steer clear of friends who start drama, or parties where you sense an agitated crowd might be looking for a fight.

MONEY & CAREER:
The first three weeks of April are a high cycle for your career, with the Sun in Aries, your success sector. The big day is April 14th, when the Aries new moon delivers a promotion, a career triumph, or newfound clarity around your goals. If you’re seeking a job or title change, news could come around this date.

Old friends turn into valuable contacts while Mercury is retrograde April 18-May 11. During this cycle, use extra prevention to avoid technology woes. Back up your computer because electronic breakdowns are rampant. Group dynamics could also get a little messy during this time, with misunderstandings flaring between friends and colleagues. Avoid playing peacemaker, or you’ll get sucked into time-wasting drama.

One thing to watch: are you coming on too strong? With hard-driving Mars in your second house of work and money, be careful not to bowl people over with your intensity. Your passion could accidentally come across as pushy. With patience in short supply, you might pressure people to work on your terms or timeline. Find a physical outlet to disperse this forceful energy, like kickboxing class or a lunchtime power walk. Identify any stressors and tackle these concerns in a straightforward manner. For example, if cutback rumors are circulating through your department, schedule a performance review and ask your supervisor directly if your job is on the line.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Want to create a life of happiness and positive results? It’s a case of mind over matter now. On April 7th, Saturn backs into Virgo, your third house of communication and mindset. Old fears and limiting beliefs could resurface, challenging you to overturn them for good. Saturn will visit Virgo until May 31st, and won’t return to this part of your chart for another 30 years. This is one last chance to realize how powerful your speaking is—and to decide whether you want the glass to be half-empty or half-full.

Choose your words carefully, and also the topics you address. The more you bemoan the sad state of the world, read depressing headlines and indulge people’s sob stories, the worse you’ll feel. Challenge yourself by taking a writing course, joining a public speaker’s network like Toastmasters, or tutoring an at-risk student who looks up to you as a positive role model.

Lucky Days: April 11, 21
Money Days: April 14, 23
Love Days: April 1, 7
Off Days: April 1, 18
Filed under: Cancer Monthly

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Cancer
June 22 – July 22
March 2010

MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
Your thirst for freedom can’t be quenched this year, and March gives you a special yen for adventure. The Sun is in Pisces, your independent ninth house, until March 20th. It’s joining expansive Jupiter, which is traveling Pisces for much of 2010. You’ve never been less the stereotypical homebody before—and you’re loving life outside your self-imposed former confines.

Use March for travel, study and exploring the metaphysical side of life. Stay out of petty drams, which are a total waste of this precious, inspiring cycle. Your career gets a boost after the 20th, when the Sun moves into Aries, your ambitious tenth house. Who knows—you may have a chance to infuse those visionary new ideas into your everyday work. The month ends like a lamb, with a Libra full moon glowing softly in your home and family sector. Ah, domestic harmony. As far as you may travel, Cancer, there’s still no place like home.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Love is the one serious area of your life in March. Free-spirited though you may feel, when it comes to your emotions you want to know: Where is this going? It doesn’t mean you’re asking for a ring or a blood oath—just a little more structure and direction. That’s all courtesy of love-planet Venus visiting Aries, your tenth house of long-term planning. You don’t relish the idea of wasting your time on a go-nowhere situation, at least, not if you’re investing any hope. Fair enough. However, you might want to do a little self-check: am I leaning a bit too heavily on this person to make me feel safe and secure?

If so, there’s good news. On March 10th, energizer Mars goes direct (forward) in your second house of self-confidence. A surge of can-do energy thrusts you into action around your goals and dreams. You won’t have much time to worry about what so-and-so’s cryptic comment meant. In fact, you might want to take more initiative yourself. Between now and June, toss out the gender-rule playbook and grab the reigns. You make the first call, plan the date, and call the shots. Being direct about your desires is a turn-on.

MONEY & CAREER:
Money stress has plagued many Cancers since December, when motivational Mars halted in its fast-track flight and took a retrograde (backward) spin through Leo, your finance and work sector. If your job has been stressful or lackluster, don’t turn in your badge just yet. On March 10th, Mars powers forward, revving up your motivation—and your earning potential. Work could become inspiring again, or you may be courted by an exciting new job offer.

Stay alert from this day onward, because it only gets better. The March 15th Pisces new moon boosts entrepreneurial ventures. Some Crabs may work virtually (think: making money while you travel), take on freelance assignments, or even go back to school. On the 20th, the Sun moves into Aries, your tenth house of career and success. If you’re really committed to your current company, buckle down and prove your dedication. This would be the time to make a lasting impression, and to show that you’re an indispensable asset to the team. Some higher-ups may have their eye on you, but don’t let that throw you off. Chances are, they’re evaluating your potential for something bigger and better. Be confident and keep your game face on.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Get outside, Cancer. The gym feels pretty confining these days, and the view is much better outside those four walls. With the Sun in your outdoorsy ninth house until the 20th, a gulp of brisk, almost-spring air will clear you head. Look into exercise you can do in wide-open spaces. Join a hiking club, sign up for a triathlon or charity walk, hop on a bike.

If your eating or other habits have gotten off track, motivator Mars steps in to help after the 10th. Create a simple, streamlined schedule that allows a balance of productivity and pleasure. No excuses, Cancer—we can all make room for fun by trimming time-wasting activities, like constant e-mail checking or water cooler gossip. If you must dish, do it during a power walk on your lunch break. You might want to polish up your appearance a little, too. If your clothes are on the rumpled or washed-out side, bring back that crisp edge for spring.

On March 29th, the Libra full moon brings a family or personal issue into the open. Deal with it diplomatically and keep your emotions out of it. This is an important day for self-care and honoring your emotions. A project or activity involving women could bring fresh energy to your life.

Lucky Days: March 15, 24
Money Days: March 17, 27
Love Days: March 5, 9
Off Days: March 8, 22

Filed under: Cancer Monthly

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Cancer

June 22 – July 22

February 2010

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Cancer

June 22 – July 22

January 2010

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MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
December makes sense out of a roller coaster 2009. You often felt like a helium balloon when someone releases the air from it, zipping around in dizzying arcs. Emotional highs and lows came all year, and in July, a total solar eclipse in Cancer delivered a giant lesson in self-reliance. As the Hebrew sage Hillel said, “If I am not for myself, who will be?” Depending on others to make your decisions became a bankrupt strategy. You were forced to trust yourself and stand for your convictions.

On December 31st, a Cancer lunar eclipse brings a turning point in this chapter. You’ll go into 2010 knowing who you are, and nobody can take that away from you. Reflect on the year and see how much you’ve grown in your self-awareness. The year ends with four planets, including transformational Pluto, in your relationship sector. You’ve made great shifts with other people, and unequal dynamics no longer have the same seductive pull. Owning your power feels liberating, not threatening, and you can allow others to get close. (As Hillel also said, “If I’m only for myself, what am I?”)

In between moments of awakening, there’s still work to be done. The Sun is in Sagittarius until December 21st, so clear out clutter, organize your workspace, and toss that wilting lettuce from your fridge. At the Gemini full moon on December 2nd, you may have one final showdown with an unhealthy person, or you may need to end a painful life chapter. Be sure to have adequate emotional support if this happens.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Picky, picky. Venus is in Sagittarius, your critical sixth house this month, magnifying your mate’s flaws and shortcomings. If you’re tempted to go on a fixer-upper mission, be sure your sweetie is open to well-meaning suggestions. Otherwise, you could find yourself on the receiving end of your partner’s complaint list. On December 2nd, the Gemini full moon could expose someone’s true colors, or could elicit a huge emotional release. Surrender the illusion of control and just let events play out. You’ll see the whole picture soon enough.

When Mercury goes retrograde (backward) in Capricorn on the 27th, you could hear from an ex-flame, or an old relationship quibble could come up. Chances are, closure was never reached during the first go-round. Tease out the hurt feelings and reservations until mid-January. Avoid making impulsive decisions.

After December 21st, the Sun enters Capricorn, your partnership sector. Take the time to rebalance your relationships. On New Year’s Eve, the Cancer lunar eclipse draws a line in the sand: where are the boundaries between you and a partner? This eclipse opposes four planets in Capricorn, including transformational Pluto, churning up some of your most shadowy commitment fears. Examine them, and perhaps do a ritual to release any blocks. A helpful book is Your Heart’s Desire: Instructions for Creating the Life You Really Want by Sonia Choquette.

MONEY & CAREER:
Before you take on another commitment, get your own life organized. It’s hard to think straight with all the junk you’ve hoarded this year. For the first three weeks of December, plow through those piles and files and upgrade your organizational systems. Become BFFs with a label-maker (trust us—they’re addictive), and make a pretty sanctuary out of all the places you do your best thinking. Don’ be afraid to walk away from a situation where you feel unappreciated, especially near the December 2nd full moon. If someone is sabotaging or undermining you at work, this moon will help you confront the “haters.”

After the 21st, you could be offered a contract or a chance to team up for business. A holiday party could turn into unexpected meeting of the minds. Take it slow, Cancer. The eclipse on December 31st could steer you in a whole new direction. Sometimes, you partner up with other people out of self-doubt or dependence. Learn 2009’s lesson of emotional self-reliance. Know that you really can do it on your own.

HEALTH & FITNESS:
As luck would have it, the Sun is in Sagittarius, your health sector, until December 21st. Turns out holiday high season is a fortuitous time for fitness. What’s a Crab to do? As a dyed in the wool foodie, you’ve never met a baked good or punchbowl you didn’t like. Between platefuls of party fare, throw some greenery into the mix: kale, Swiss chard, spinach. Gyms usually offer introductory specials around this time of year, so even if you don’t start your workouts until 2010, at least get a membership (especially at the December 16th Sagittarius new moon). If you’re making a big holiday dinner, use local ingredients and make veggies star players rather than overcooked afterthoughts. Roast brussel sprouts or bake butternut squash.

On December 1st, Uranus goes direct (forward) in Pisces, awakening your creativity and optimism. Think outside the box when writing your 2010 goals, and consider travel or mind-expanding seminars. If you’ve gotten caught up in pessimism and complaining, look at the big picture. No matter how crappy circumstances can be, you always have a choice in how you react to them. Tune into metaphysical or motivational audio downloads to keep you feeling empowered.

Lucky Days: December 4, 22
Money Days: December 7, 25
Love Days: December 13, 31
Off Days: December 2, 30

- Horoscopes provided by The AstroTwins

Cancer
June 22 – July 22

November 2009

MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
Pack up that fleece and shimmy into velvet, cashmere and jersey wool. The Sun has departed from your homey fourth house and entered sizzling Scorpio. Romance drips like Gothic chandeliers wherever you go. Bring on the sex, suitors and celebration. This is a month to show off your trademark décolletage, to raise mayhem and hemlines alike. Make a statement in bold colors and chunky costume jewelry.

Party season starts early for you, especially around the November 2nd full moon—a social high point. This is a great day to network, so check out industry events and conferences early this month. Single Crabs could discover more than just professional chemistry. Come Thanksgiving, the Sun will be in Sagittarius, your apron-and-potholders sixth house. You’ll be be too busy deglazing pans and booking everyone’s plane tickets to notice the admirers clamoring for your attention.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
November is a great month to bring the va-va-voom back to your love life. Start by asking yourself: what am I passionate about? There’s nothing sexier than a self-possessed person who’s steeped in her own pleasure principle. Confidence and the willingness to declare your devotion to a band, a movie, a design era makes a strong impression. It’s a fact: people like to be around happy energy, not Debbie Downers.

The Scorpio new moon on November 16th awakens your passion. Seize this day and make your romantic intentions clear. Your fertility is especially high this month, and the new moon is a good time to conceive if you’re expanding your brood. Watch for drama stirred by rattled confidence or money stress from the 16th-23rd. During this week, old insecurities could surface, setting your mood to “Search and Destroy.” Don’t lash out at your partner or loved ones in a regrettable tirade.

MONEY & CAREER:
Confidence equals cash, so it’s time to be that squeaky wheel, Cancer. Unstoppable Mars is in Leo, your money house, until June 2010. The heavens have afforded you an extra-long cycle to shore up your earning power. You must be aggressive and direct to win, so so sharpen your competitive edge with coaching, seminars and good old-fashioned practice. If your skills are behind the curve, find projects where you can develop them. More likely, you just need to toot your own horn—you’ve already got the talent.

The Taurus full moon on November 2nd is a great time to network or kick butt at a meeting. Just don’t let desperation seep into your energy field. Clear any insecurity or financial neediness before you step in the room—even if you just free-write in a journal to release the emotional tension. Even better, get a massage or mani-pedi a few hours before, so you’re in a comfortable, embodied state.

On the 4th, foggy Neptune ends a five-month retrograde in your wealth sector. Get clear about your financial obligations, especially taxes, interest-bearing loans, real estate and debt. It’s a good time to write a will or buy insurance—especially renters or homeowners policies. Neptune is a seductress, and if a shiny new platinum card or deferred-interest “checks” arrive, attack with scissors and flush. Don’t use the holidays to justify racking up more debt or spending beyond your means.

HEALTH & FITNESS:
While purists would disagree, we believe pleasure is healthy. Sometimes, you have to feast with abandon, and November is your turn at the banquet table. For the first three weeks, enjoy food and drink in celebration of life. Get creative in the kitchen, sample a new restaurant, try that new grape Wine Spectator raved about. Instead of denying yourself in anticipation of the holidays, live now. On the 21st, the Sun enters your healthy sixth house. You’ll be less interested in butter cookies and pumpkin pie then, anyway. If you’re preparing holiday dinner (and there’s a good chance you are), plan a local and seasonal menu.

Family could be a sore spot over the holidays this year—or an emotional challenge. Tough Saturn is spending the next three years in Libra, your home and family sector. You may need to assert boundaries with disrespectful relatives who assume you’ve got “Welcome” tattooed on your forehead. Or, you might have to step in a more responsible role. Saturn puts your relationship with parents or children through a maturity phase. There could be temporary rifts or hardships that the family needs to weather. Slow down and take really good care of yourself.

Lucky Days: November 5, 22
Money Days: November 6, 25
Love Days: November 13, 17
Off Days: November 3, 30

- Horoscopes provided by The AstroTwins

Cancer
June 22 – July 22

October 2009

- Horoscopes provided by The AstroTwins