Star Trackin' -- People's Astrology 8-12-1976

STAR TRACKIN'

PEOPLE'S ASTROLOGY

By Genie Parker

In August the full Moon is in Aquarius on the 9th. At the point when the Moon is the fullest, about 8 pm, Aquarius will also be the Zodiac sign rising over the eastern horizon, so we'll get a good view of the Moon if it's a clear night.

With both the Full Moon in Aquarius and Aquarius rising, a strong emphasis will be building on the ideas and actions affected by that combination. Aquarius is symbolized by a water bearer: a person with many people in mind. Aquarius is often referred to as the sign of universal consciousness, or brotherly/sisterly love.

This is a very thoughtful and creative time. It is not easy for anyone to proceed in business or personal affairs the way we would like, but the conditions are ripe for making new plans and especially for reviewing and criticizing what we've been doing recently. Make sure your criticisms are made with an eye towards progress and helping the situation, rather than criticizing others to take blame away from yourself. Think of Aquarius and the broadminded perspective it allows, and don't get caught in the just-as-possible direction now of negative criticism, irritation and destruction. There's enough of that already, and we must work to change the tide.

When reading the following suggestions for the various signs, be sure and read your rising and Moon sights as well as your Sun (birth) sign.

ARIES (March 20-April 18) -- You're in for it now. This is a time of great fire. Keep it under control and you can rocket forward with whatever you're involved in. Let it get out of hand, and you'll no doubt destroy a lot in the making. Temper and creativity bring opposite results.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19) -- Let your strong sense of practicality to the forefront and the rewards will be beyond your expectations. Try not to be overly critical -- especially of those closest to you -- but make your plans with discrimination and an eye towards helping others progress.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20) -- You can enjoy the details involved in your business as long as you also concentrate on the creative aspects of your life. Much can come to fruition during this time, but be careful of becoming unnecessarily irritated with people close to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 21) -- Business matters particularly can become a more concrete and rewarding part of your life, if you can handle your own tendency to be overly emotional. Pay attention to other people's needs and your own won't seem as demanding. Get more done now than you have in a while.

LEO (July 22-August 21) -- Control yourself and broaden your perspective beyond what you want only for yourself. Be especially more tolerant of other people and include more suggestions in dealing with your problems. This is an easily creative time for you if you can get out of your individualistic thoughts.

VIRGO (August 22-September 21) -- An ambiguous time for you. You are overly critical and irritated with many people, particularly ones closest to you, and yet you want to be of help in making situations better for everyone. Communicate a lot to let your feelings out -- but try to be positive and control emotions.

LIBRA (September 22-October) -- Involve your friends and business associates in the projects you are involved in that will do the most good for the most people. Your ideas can be realized as long as you don't let your deep sensitivities make you intolerant and shut you off to the help you need to help others.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 20) -- Take a breather from often adverse conditions and get a lot done for the next few weeks. Concentrate on business at hand and enjoy working and communicating with more people. You'll be better off criticizing yourself rather than others, especially in your work.

SAGITTARIUS (November 21-December 20) -- Discriminate consciously in what you get involved in during this period. Allow more people in on your plans and more will be possible. The more irritated you get, the less you will progress; but helpful criticism is necessary.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 20) -- Keep your goals in mind and all hardships become learning processes. If you put enough energy into the details of your work, as well as the creative end, you will see concrete and large returns from these days of your life. Communicate the warmth you are feeling freely.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) -- It may seem hard to break out of ruts and to progress now, but the more you work, the more you will see return in the future. Spend more time with people you feel comfortable with, and enjoy knowing that what you do can help many people if you keep that in mind.

PISCES (February 19-March 19) -- Shoot for high goals and don't let opposition from people close to you hold you back. Communicate more with them so they know what you're doing and feel like helping. You must make efforts to do this or your own irritation will hinder you even more.