Comments on: Your Stars 13 June 2010

By: Selina

Selina — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:35:27 +0000

Hello Neil, I think there is a need for a self-help group for people who love your horoscopes too much. Your droll style makes me proud to be one of your readers. As a Virgo with Gemini rising, I believe I should recognise wit when I see it.

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:59:06 +0000

Aw shucks.

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:58:22 +0000

There is very little that qualifies as ‘taking it too far’ in the ambiguous realms of astrology! I think one should give primary weight to one’s Sun sign, the Sun being at the centre of things. If you know your Moon sign, then look when the Moon conjoins – or opposes – your natal Moon each month. That’s very helpful. But to read a Sun sign forecast on the basis of your Moon sign? Nope.

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:52:50 +0000

One’s rising sign is determined by time and place of birth, not date. The rising sign – whatever is on the eastern horizon – is decided by Earth’s daily rotation. The ‘Sun sign’ is decided by Earth’s annual orbit round the Sun. In the latter instance, you’re not ‘on the cusp’, you’re a Pisces!

By: MarkC

MarkC — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:31:41 +0000

This complicates things. What kind of weight should we give to each one in this case? What about our moon signs? Or would that be taking it too far?

By: Fiona

Fiona — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:43:41 +0000

Hi Neil

What is the rising star for Pisceans. I’m the 21st of Feb’ so on the cusp, does that make a difference?

Thanks.

Fiona

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:50:07 +0000

While all zodiac signs are multi-faceted, the Sagittarian Centaur is reckoned a ‘dual’ sign, like Pisces and Gemini (two Fish, two Twins). In Sag’s case there is the archer, gazing upwards to heaven (the philosopher) and the horse, down to earth, always on the move (gypsy). Take your pick which you identify with at this point in time.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:25:14 +0000

Neil, thanks for being the best astrologer around!

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:19:48 +0000

Hi!

I am a Sagittarian (born 12/16/75) who is self-employed and working in the arts. Should I be biting my lip this week in regards to personal and business matters or should I “follow the gypsy”? Can you explain the following the gypsy bit?

Thanks!
Yvonne

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:12:45 +0000

It is a good idea, though it does confuse things! The planets are identically positioned in the zodiac in either system, but their position on the axes of the chart change. In your case, for example, Venus in Leo will now be at the bottom of your solar (i.e.Taurus) chart but coming across your ascendant in your natal chart (i.e. the one with Leo ascendant), the latter being a more favourable omen. Try reading both forecasts.