Planet Waves :: Weekly Horoscope for March 23, 2012

View from cliffs, sort of near Lost City at Mohonk Preserve in the Clove Valley of Gardiner, New York. Originally stewarded by the Indians, then the Dutch berry pickers had control of the land, followed by a small community that cut stone for grist mills in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The land in the foreground is part of Minnewaska State Park, and the mountain to the right is Mohonk. What I call the Grandmother Land is between these two mountains about four miles to the northeast. Photo: Eric Francis.

Note to Readers: This is our week off from a regular issue -- though we've summoned Priya Kale from Mumbai, India, where she's spending time with her family, to write a weekly horoscope for us. I will see you on Tuesday morning with the Inner Space horoscope for April. In case you missed your monthly horoscope for April (published Wednesday evening) here is a direct link. -- efc

PS, re. Chiron Workshop: If you're considering coming to the Chiron workshop in New York City Monday, there is still some space available. Check the announcement at the top of this link.

Equinox and Aries New Moon

In this week's edition of Planet Waves FM, you'll hear about the Aries ingress of the Sun, the Equinox and the Aries New Moon, which takes place Thursday at 10:37 AM EDT (early morning in California and early afternoon in the UK and Europe). I fill in the news on how the Sun is aspecting the Uranus-Pluto square, and how the events of the spring build to a frenzy that peaks in late June.

This is a relaxed, mellow edition of Planet Waves FM, with a music break. I preview a special edition of Planet Waves FM that will be posted Sunday night, featuring an interview with Rob Fraboni, a sound engineer who has worked with very nearly everyone -- Bob Dylan and the Band, John Lennon, the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards' solo projects, Etheridge, Eric Clapton, the Beach Boys and others ... I will stop boring you with this list.

Rob will be on Planet Waves FM telling many stories -- this will be a special treat for fans of Dylan and the Band, especially The Last Waltz, which in my opinion Rob transformed from a minor disaster to a major success. And he was the producer of the Planet Waves album of Dylan. That post goes up Sunday. It'll refresh into your iTunes if that's how you listen, and be available in the old and new players.

Here is your program in the old player, along with a zip file for iTunes and the full archives of the program going back to 2010.

Catch you soon.

With love --

Weekly Horoscope # 896 for March 23, 2012 -- by Priya Kale.

Eric's Zodiac Sign Descriptions | Our new zodiac glyphs are by Neisha Hirsch

Aries (March 20-April 19) -- Current astrology is yet another reminder to keep asking yourself, "Who am I?" If you knew then what you know now, how would you do things differently? And given your current encounters and adventures, what would your future Self say to you? Or perhaps you can meditate on the Zen koan "What did your face look like before your parents were born?" A New Moon in your sign conjunct Uranus marks a personal new start, one even you couldn't have seen coming. You may be caught unaware with some of the things you are feeling now or beginning to understand about yourself. As scary as this may seem, be honest with yourself about your desires, how they are changing and acknowledge your emotions, however spontaneous. The more you can release an identity that no longer defines you and consciously let go of ambitions that no longer serve your deepest purpose, the more you can open the doors to who you are becoming. There are opportunities making their way to you -- expect the unexpected and be prepared to surprise even yourself. -- by Priya Kale.

Revolution. Revelation. Reality Check. has been published and is available. It is still available at the special subscriber discount price for all 12 signs, or the order price per sign. This year's annual offers an extended written report plus 90 minutes of audio for each sign and rising sign. You will love it.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- There are things unfolding behind the scenes that you can't quite make sense of. You may be wrestling secret fears that you can't even fully articulate or voice or simply don't dare talk about. You may not even be sure who you can trust. But as much as the unknown unnerves you and as risky as a situation may seem, remember the fear of the unknown is often far worse than your reality. Take the time to go inward this week and confront the subconscious veil of fear, rejection, anger, mistrust or other negative emotions that hold you back from discovering your core potential. You are being awakened to the greater reason behind your existence and the unique purpose you came to this planet with. Your intuition is blazing right now and there are new realms making themselves known to you. Follow a hunch and you might be pleasantly surprised. -- by Priya Kale.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- "People are strange, when you're a stranger. Faces look ugly when you're alone," sang the Doors. People are strange indeed and although your world is expanding now there is a part of you that doesn't entirely trust a situation that seems to be taking more than it is giving. An unexpected development calls for deeper confidence on your part, to move boldly forward even when another part of you is retreating. Current developments will work in your favor if you use them consciously rather than taking events passively. There is more freedom here for you than any sacrifices you fear you might have to make. You may have your doubts about a friendship or situation that touches a little too close to home, but this is no reason for you to feel alone or afraid of what is unfolding. As crazy as people may act, take them at face-value and let your sincerity and best skills lead you, as you grant others the trust, acceptance and freedom they need to be themselves. Expectations are a disappointment waiting to happen. The opposite action would be to have faith in people and see what they do when given the chance. -- by Priya Kale.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Professionally, you are breaking new ground, yet you may still have doubts about an opportunity that is being presented to you. Or it may be that others still have their doubts about the viability of an idea or your plan of action. Trust yourself and your power in a situation, rather than seeking acceptance or validation from others. You have what it takes to be real, and that is expressly what this task calls for -- for you to be yourself. Also look closely at your mother's ambitions for herself, and the things that held her back from achieving some of these. You are your own person and don't need to give in to or subconsciously recreate the same power struggles that she did. You are a trailblazer and have a unique contribution to make to this world. As you stand in the prime space between the past and the future, you're beginning to figure that out for yourself. In letting go of what you once thought success meant to you, you are freeing yourself to live your true potential. -- by Priya Kale.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- You are being liberated from a situation that has long had a grip on you, yet despite a certain advantage you have, you know that the key ingredient can come from you alone: courage. That involves giving up an attachment to something you are accustomed to, whether metaphorically or literally, as you experiment with your vision. Use fear to your advantage rather than being troubled by it; one way to do that is to recognize it's an energy source that you can tap into. You may have your doubts but avoid being too judgmental of a situation or even yourself and your worth. You may never have all the answers, but if you are philosophical, keep perspective and summon your highest and best Self in any situation that unnerves you, you can find a way forward. And you can trust you are not alone on this journey -- a partner who comes from a very different world is familiar with the territory, inviting you to a whole new world of possibilities. Be bold, spontaneous, optimistic, have faith and you can make unimaginable progress. -- by Priya Kale.

Introducing the Planet Waves 2012 Spring Report by Eric Francis

Spring 2012 is the wildest season I've ever seen in 18 years of doing around-the-clock astrology [listen to short audio preview here]. It fits the 2012 pattern of 'everything, all at once', even making that sound like an understatement. I am working on the report even as we edit this issue, and it's coming out beautifully -- every sign is coming through loud and clear and distinctive.

We have retrogrades of all three inner planets involved -- Mercury, Venus and Mars. There is a rare Venus transit of the Sun -- an exact conjunction of Venus and the Sun that you will be able to see if you have a clear view during daylight hours (you will need special equipment to protect your eyes). There are eclipses of the Sun and the Moon. And then, just four days after the Cancer solstice, we have the first exact square of Uranus and Pluto.

In honor of putting all this action to work for you, I'm preparing a special Spring Report for all 12 Sun signs and rising signs, as well as an introduction to the astrology that will be useful to everyone. This is a package of all 12 signs for one price. I'm designing it so that you can actually put many of the signs into use -- for example, Virgo will be able to use the Gemini report as a career reading. Pisces can use Virgo's report as a relationship reading, and so on. I give suggestions at the end of each sign, and will do a detailed description so you can get maximum use from this product.

All 12 signs are now available for $24.95. The report is getting rave reviews from people who pre-ordered, including these words from a customer named Donna: "OMG -- thank you thank you thank you -- just spent this morning listening to my [Spring Report] info, and am so blown away by the accuracy (and relief!) in this experience. Thanks so very much for your part in supporting this work and for showing up in the way that you do!". Here is the link to order. Thank you, and enjoy.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- Change is moving through your world, awakening you to your power of decision, and how you feel when you use it. You seem to be figuring out that the movement of time is a fact of life; you can trust that recent developments in a situation associated with your work environment are evolving constructively, despite how it may look certain days. Rather than fight your way out of this, it may be wise for you to retreat to a place of greater safety so you can regroup before you move forward again. It would be great to do this letting go of any fears of being taken advantage of. You don't need to rush a process, only to acknowledge your desires, and let go of guilt or expectations of how things 'should' be. You are coming to a deeper understanding of yourself and others and can re-negotiate important relationships in light of the developments taking place, allowing you to open up to new levels of trust, prosperity and feeling supported. -- by Priya Kale.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- Just when you think you know someone well enough, they do something completely out of character that has you re-thinking a situation. This may be unnerving, but ask yourself this: what do you have to lose? You don't have to rush to make a decision, but something you once thought was impossible is now opening its doors to you. Consciously let go of attachments to the past or the way things have been, or expectations of what form something might take. As long as you are being honest with yourself about what you most value in your relationships, you don't need to fear being manipulated or taken advantage of. Your relationships, as unpredictable as they may be, are taking you far into the future. The less you cling and the more freedom, trust and acceptance you can offer others or another, the easier it will be to form the kind of relationships that offer you the emotional and tangible security and commitment you seek. -- by Priya Kale.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- A situation in your life or at work is pushing your boundaries, or it may be your health that is a concern right now. You may fear you're going to run into trouble, but the fears in your head are often far worse than the reality of a situation. You can either chase your passion or let your fears chase you. You can theorize something forever and drive yourself crazy about the best way forward. But at some point you will have to learn through experience. What is unfolding now is asking you to let go of expectations (especially negative ones) as you move toward your most optimistic vision. There is a solution staring you in the face, but it may not be what you expected. To recognize and seize it, let go of your beliefs or thinking you know how things work. Be curious, open minded and willing to learn and experiment a little. As alone as you may feel at times in your experience, you are not. There are loyal partners and people on hand willing to help and support you. Trust a process of change as you consciously reach for solutions, and you can make great progress. This is your lesson in learning to take each day as it comes and live life on its own terms. -- by Priya Kale.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- You are being called to take a risk in a situation that seems to be pushing you over the edge and way out of your comfort zone. As scary as this may seem, this is an opportunity to 're-birth' and reinvent yourself creatively, sexually and personally and reignite passion in a way you never thought was possible. Just because something didn't work before doesn't mean it's a bad idea; in going back to the drawing board you can find a new solution to an old dilemma. As torn as you may feel between your head and your heart, stay in the moment with whatever is igniting passionate feelings or fear, desire, anger or rage. Rather than try to rationalize your or another's behavior, understand that people do crazy things when they are in love or feeling cornered. Your feelings may be real but they are certainly not reality, which if you look around you is more abundant than you have feared. Let your passion lead the way and don't allow others' doubts to stand in the way of what you know in your heart to be true. Rediscover your inner child and you can be liberated to lead the life that brings you greater joy, purpose and material comfort. -- by Priya Kale.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- The dynamics within a domestic situation or family are changing, demanding your attention. You may feel a little like a lost child in your own home, something may be too close for comfort, or it may be a blast from the past that has you feeling rather emotional. You are at the start of a new cycle now, which has the potential to bring you greater material and emotional security. Don't be afraid to go deeper into your past and confront childhood fears and insecurities so you can move forward with less baggage and a clean slate. Also re-examine childhood beliefs about what you once thought security meant and ask what is true for you today. Your parents' idea of security need not be your own. If you're worried about how this may affect long-term plans and goals, as long as you are honest about your priorities, you can trust you'll find a balance that works. You are not a child anymore, and once you realize that, you can start making important choices about the foundations you want to build your life upon. -- by Priya Kale.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A situation is asking you to be brave and have an honest conversation with a partner about how you feel regarding a stressful financial or personal situation. But do you really know how you feel? And do you know what someone else is thinking or feeling? And if you think you do, what makes you so sure? Be honest with yourself first, then you can be honest with others. More importantly be willing to listen. If you enter conversations now with an open mind and few preconceived opinions, you can renegotiate a situation or arrangement in a way that brings you more of what you need, and find a solution or arrangement that works for everyone involved. Be willing to question your perceptions, but don't doubt yourself. Also, let go of subconscious fears that you face an impossible situation, or must deal with those determined to undermine your plans. What seems like an edgy or daring idea may be pure genius but perhaps you need to give it time to incubate. Brainstorming with someone you trust might help you find the missing piece. -- by Priya Kale.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something or someone may be triggering your insecurities now, but it is also awakening you to what and who is truly important to you. Rather than fear betrayal or doubt another's commitment to you, ask yourself what you most desire and value; what you need to trust and feel valued -- what you learn may surprise you. There is more potential within a relationship than you may have recently been led to believe or thought. You are at the start of a new cycle that sees you growing in material and emotional security, allowing you to deepen trust within key commitments. You don't need to fear looking like a fool or worry about what others think. What matters is how you feel, however illogical it may seem to others. You're at a turning point within a social situation that's revealing not just how different you are from others, but also how much more you have to offer. Yet it all begins with self-acceptance and self-love. When you trust yourself, by extension, it's then possible to trust your choices. -- by Priya Kale.