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BEFORE YOU READ...
IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THIS

Forget about those one-size-fits-all horoscopes. Your unique chart is constructed from your personal birth data: Exact time, date and place of birth.

In the method of Evolutionary astrology that I use, the Sun sign represents our basic sense of Identity. The Moon sign represents our inner, emotional nature and the Ascendant, or Rising sign tells about our personal style and how we interface with the world. Sun, Moon and Ascendant are called the Primal Triad and are the foundation for understanding your personal themes. I consider the chart as a WHOLE. I also very carefully study the way the symbols are arranged in order to make your personal life themes clear.

For more information on Evolutionary astrology, please e-mail me at lark@aquariusastrological.com.

Issue, #15 June 2008
IS MERCURY AN ANNOYING PLANET?

Mercury — Teacher or Trickster

Teacher

The Gift… The capacity to replace familiar but outdated pictures of the world with new ideas and points of view.
The Challenge… Can you grant yourself permission to see more clearly tomorrow than you do today?

Trickster

The Trap… The temptation to misdirect energy needed for learning and clarifying into rationalization, defensiveness and intransigence.
The Lie… You’ve seen it all.

Mercury Retro Seen as African Trickster-God, Eshu

Issue, #14 April 2008
OBAMA’S CHART — OR… WHY DO YOU NEED AN EXACT BIRTH TIME?

His Sun sign Archetypes + & -

+ The… Performer/Entertainer/Star/Dramatist; Child; Clown; Monarch/Royal Person; Diva; Aristocrat; Gourmet Hostess/Host; Epicurean; Leader/Focalizer; Romantic; Pleasure Seeker

- The… Attention Grabber; Tyrant/Autocrat; Egomaniac/ Narcissist; Spoiled Brat; Profligate; Spendthrift

Issue # 13 March 2008
HILLARY, Wicked Witch or Powerful Catalyst? A Very Brief Analysis of Hillary Clinton’s chart

Her Archetypes, (positive & negative)

SUN — Identity — SCORPIO
+ The... Catalyst/Charismatic; Hypnotist; Detective
- The... Evil Sorcerer/Wicked Witch; Seducer; Sexual Deviant

MOON — Inner Self, Emotions — PISCES
+ The... Dreamer; Mystic/Saint; Poet
-  The... Vacant Shell; Dependent/Addict; Lunatic

Gemini Ascendant (Social Style) 
+ The... Thinker & Communicator; Observer; Story-Teller
-  The... Chatterer/Windbag; Bigot; Trickster

Issue # 12 February 2008
AQUARIUS, The Serpents of Knowledge, January - February
QUESTION AUTHORITY!

+ THE…TRUTH-SAYER; REBEL; GENIUS/INVENTOR
- THE… FAKE; ANTAGONIST; MAD SCIENTIST

This is the life lesson of knowing your personal TRUTH, and earning the FREEDOM to be who you uniquely are. Aquarius has to learn that to have freedom we have to take responsibility for ourselves; we must break away from the herd. We have to sort out fact from fiction in everything that we’ve been taught and be willing to face opposition, ridicule or alienation for doing something new. The shadow side of Aquarius is to either seek revenge toward those who repress it or to unconsciously go along with the social standards it doesn’t agree with to escape ridicule or punishment; but positively, Aquarius has the ability to contribute perspective and breakthrough ideas to the community through its brilliantly open-minded nature.

Issue # 11 January 2008
CAPRICORN, The Sea goat, December - January
MAKE YOUR DREAM REAL

+ THE… HERMIT/WIZARD; FATHER; PRIME MINISTER
- THE… ANTISOCIAL RECLUSE; POWER TRIPPER; PUPPET OF POWER

This is the life lesson of knowing how to handle POWER. Capricorn, the Hermit, makes peace with solitude and in so doing gains self-knowledge and self-mastery. With these jewels of wisdom s/he ascends to the highest places of influence and power in the community, because s/he is capable of handing power with integrity. Capricorn’s shadow side, is failing to make peace with solitude and getting lost in the obsession with power; and achievement for outer recognition only. Positively, Capricorn’s patient self-discipline, resolute determination and problem solving abilities are the tools needed to succeed in accomplishing it’s secret dream and true destiny.

Issue # 10 December 2007
SAGITTARIUS, The Archer’s Arrow, November - December
TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH! (Just read the fine print first)

+ The… GYPSY/TRAVELER; STUDENT; PHILOSOPHER
- The… AIMLESS WANDERER; GUILELESS FOOL; FANATIC

This is the life lesson of gaining UNDERSTANDING and experiencing RENEWAL. Sagittarius has to expand beyond its known limits. It has to honor the soul’s longing for something fresh and vital and take a well-calculated risk to experience it in whatever way is necessary. It’s shadow side is taking luck and life for granted or falling into fanaticism; but positively, its optimism and sense of humor can carry it boldly into new situations and learning opportunities that many others would never seek out.

Issue # 9 November 2007
SCORPIO, The Scorpion or Eagle, October - November
S-S-S…CORPIO — LIVE OR DIE!

+ The… CATALYST/SHAMAN; HYPNOTIST; DETECTIVE
- The… EVIL SORCERER/WICKED WITCH; SEDUCER; SEXUAL DEVIANT

This is the life lesson of TRANSFORMATION. Deeply penetrating introspection, emotional nakedness and honesty are the healing and healthy side of Scorpio. It gazes into the darkness of the subconscious, probing the depths to learn the cause of its deepest pain in order to heal it. Scorpio’s shadow is getting lost in despair and obsessions; but it’s capable of tremendous passion, intense bonding and of hilarious, irreverent humor to balance and heal itself and others.

Issue # 8 October 2007
LIBRA, The Scales, September - October
LIBRA STRIKES THE BALANCE

+ The… LOVER; ARTIST; PEACE MAKER
- The… FLIRT; PHONY; MANIPULATOR

This is the life lesson of, BALANCE, HARMONY, GRACE. Life for Libra, is the ultimate resistance training, learning to be at inner peace regardless of the outer circumstances. It has the natural capacity to tolerate the idiosyncrasies of others and life’s paradoxes. Libra’s shadow side is anxiety, indecision, vacillation and co-dependence; but positively, Libra’s graceful balancing of opposing sides, can short circuit many quarrels and help forge alliances.

Issue # 7 September 2007
VIRGO, The Virgin, August - September
VIRGO, SOUL SISTER/BROTHER

+ The… PERFECTIONIST; CRAFTSPERSON; MENTOR
- The… VICTIM; COMPLAINER; DEVASTATING CRITIC

This is the life lesson of SELF-REFINEMENT symbolized by the purity of the Virgin. Virgo really doesn’t have much interest in anything but accelerating personal growth. If you think that sounds intense, it is! And it can result in the shadow of self-doubt and too much self-sacrifice. Virgo is highly aware of her own faults and those of others and at the same time, highly inspired by the vision of what she knows she can become. S/he works on him/herself through offering some form of service to others.

Issue # 6, August
LEO, The Lion, July - August
LEO, THE SACRED PROFLIGATE

+ The… PERFORMER; MONARCH; CHILD
- The… EGOMANIAC; TYRANT; SPOILED BRAT

This is the life lesson of JOYFUL SELF-EXPRESSION symbolized by the dignified but playful Lion. Living each day to the fullest with verve and vitality, that’s Leo. Leo wants and needs to tell its story. The strong, charismatic presence can provide the focal point for a group. Its shadow is getting lost in its own self-importance and tyrannizing others; but positively, generosity and largesse of spirit are very much a natural part of this sign.

Issue # 5, July 2007 (See current issue)
CANCER, The Crab; Turtle, June - July
COME HOME TO YOURSELF

+ The… MOTHER/NURTURER; HEALER/SENSITIVE; MYTH WEAVER
- The… SMOTHERING MOTHER/PREDATORY PSYCHOTHERAPIST; CRYBABY; WALKING DEAD

This is the life lesson of NURTURING. The deep Inner Self is Cancer’s focus of attention; but externally, Cancer needs to create a place of refuge from the outside world so that it can access the Inner Self without threat. It also needs the support of a close-knit, bonded and totally reliable group. Cancer’s shadow can be smothering you with too much care and needing to need you or emotional numbness. Cancer is here to feel, in the deepest way, all that life is.

Issue # 4, June 2007
GEMINI, The Twins, May - June
JUMPIN’ GEMINI

+ The… THINKER & COMMUNICATOR; OBSERVER; STORY-TELLER
- The… CHATTERER, BIGOT, TRICKSTER/LIAR

This is the life lesson of CLEAR PERCEPTION and COMMUNICATION. Gemini is definitely not here to be bored! Curiosity drives it to explore every nook and cranny of what life has to offer. Openness to see the facts without bias is it’s forte. Bias and bigotry are its shadow — or just plain old chaos. Gemini wants to experience every aspect of life through the wonder of a child’s eyes.

Issue # 3 May 2007
TAURUS, The Bull, or Buffalo, April - May
BE AT PEACE

+ The… RUSTIC; SOLID CITIZEN; SELF-ASSURED ONE - The… MATERIALIST; WORKAHOLIC; SLACKER

This is the life lesson of achieving SELF ESTEEM. The Rustic archetype, symbolized by the peace-loving Bull, is in search of serenity and naturalness. Slowing down, time spent in silence, music, dance, sensual pleasures and an uncomplicated lifestyle can help Taurus toward this end. Taurus needs whatever resources will support its peace of mind; but its shadow is depending on material wealth as a substitute for inner growth and self assurance. Positively, Taurus is naturally inclined to feel gratitude and reverence.

Issue # 2 April 2007
ARIES, The Ram, March - April
FIGHT THE INNER FIGHT FIRST

+ The… SPIRITUAL WARRIOR; TRAIL BLAZER; SURVIVOR
- The… WARMONGER; COWARD; BULLY

This is the life lesson of COURAGE. It’s the Warrior archetype symbolized by the Ram. The emphasis in Evolutionary astrology is on the Spiritual Warrior who fights the inner battle first. This may mean that no outer battle needs to be fought; however, if it does, the Spiritual Warrior shouldn’t shrink from laying claim to what is rightfully his/hers. The strategies useful to Aries are adventure and facing challenges. The shadow is cowardice and rage. Aries represents a lifetime in assertiveness training.

Issue # 1 March 2007
PISCES, The Ocean, Home of the Fishes, February - March
RETURN TO THE SOURCE

+ The… DREAMER; MYSTIC/SAINT; POET
- The… VACANT SHELL; DEPENDANT/ADDICT; LUNATIC

This is the life lesson of Returning to our Source. Energy is never created, never destroyed. It contains thought but is more than it. This is what Pisces seeks to know. Pisces is learning to still the mind in order to perceive what lies beyond it; to open to Mystical Oneness with all Life, transcending the ego. Failing this, Pisces will fall for the illusory nature of temporal forms, attempting to fill it’s longing for the Eternal through addictions to anything from drugs to glamour to food or sex; but positively, Pisces has a natural ability to understand suffering and to have compassion for the shortcomings of self and others.

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