Charlene Lichtenstein Special to washingtonpost.com Monday, June 23, 2003; 6:00 p.m ET
What's your sign? Do you want to know what the planets and heavenly bodies have aligned this year -- in your career, in romance or surprises in your daily life? Each week, "Madame" Lichtenstein, takes your questions on sun signs, lunar influences and all things in the stars. Lichtenstein's skills run in the family. Her great aunt, Etta Weimar, was the famous Romanian card reader to both kings and queens. A native of New York City, Lichtenstein was educated in Europe where she pursued the study of tarot and astrology. She returned to New York in 1974 and has lived in Greenwich Village ever since, dispensing advice whether requested or not. Lichtenstein's monthly and weekly astrology columns are carried in newspapers across the country. When not writing or working on her Web site, AccessNewAge.com/zscope, Lichtenstein offers private consultation. She is a member of the National Council of Geocosmic Research and often lectures on both astrology and tarot. Wondering how Mercury in retrograde affects your day-to-day life? What eclipses means for you and your loved ones? How to get in touch with your rising sign? The transcript follows. Editor's Note: Washingtonpost.com moderators retain editorial control over Live Online discussions and choose the most relevant questions for guests and hosts; guests and hosts can decline to answer questions.
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Charlene Lichtenstein: Welcome to Starry Eye Astrology. Im Charlene Lichtenstein, the washingtonpost.com celestial seer, ready to answer your questions and engage everyone in a lively discussion about astrology and the new age. My websites are www.AccessNewAge.com/zscope and www.TheStarryEye.com
Starbite of the week:
June 21 heralded in the summer solstice - the longest day of the year. Its a time of healing, growth and rejuvenation. It is also linked with fertility and sexuality. (No wonder we think of June as the month for weddings.) Energy is peaking so use this time to spur things on and attend to growth and expansion.
And now lets hear what you have to say. Please include your birthdate, time and place for all astrology questions. And, if you have any feedback on some of my past answers, please send them along!
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Miami, Fla.: A couple of weeks ago I asked about the financial condition/future of the company my husband and I own. You said to send you the date and time of incorporation and you could get a reading on the company.
The company was incorporated in Tallahassee, Fla., (the business is located in Ft. Lauderdale) on 3/23/2000 at 12:55 p.m.
Second I asked you about the possibility of changing professions (from practicing law to teaching law). Born 10/25/54 at 12:45 a.m. in Wellingborough, England. You said my sun sign was Virgo. I think it is Scorpio -- can you please touch on this subject again as I think the reading may have been incorrect. Thanks.
Charlene Lichtenstein: Thank you for this corporate information. I ran the chart and checked for things like void moons, eclipses and retro mercurys for that date and time. What I found was very good no voids, no eclipses and Mercury had just gone direct at that time. The chart itself has cancer rising, giving the appearance of being a very caring company. Mothering, service oriented. Yet with aries at the top of the chart, it is very pioneering and aggressive to achieve its goals. The highest planet in the chart is the sun in the 9th house which lends certain optimisim and hope to your endeavor. It is conjunct the midheaven so there is a great deal of positive energy shooting out from the entity. Energeitc mars and lucky Jupiter are both in the 10th hosue of career and the public face. Lucky breaks that you can accentuate with your own efforts. These two planets are conjunct which magnifies the impact of the energy. It may be that actions produce larger than expected results maybe out of control sometimes. Saturn in the 11th a good placement considering it is out of the 10th house. Problems or extra stress from associations, organizations. But this is a relatively benign placement. It can also mean that long term goals for this entity will require much work and if the work is done, good payoff. This entity may place extra stress on partnerships with cap on the cusp of the 7th house. You two will have to be very practical and serious about what you need to do here.
I remember your question and I wonder if that sun sign virgo was your husbands chart and not yours? You have sun in scorpio, moon in cancer , mercury in libra and mars in pisces. Possibly leo rising (at least it is in Miami) which places taurus on the top of your chart. Taurus energy requires stability and the ability to consolidate and build structure and foundation. That can be either in teaching or in practicing law but since it is a slow and steady drive, teaching would probably offer the best conduit for that energy. Slow and steady gets you tenure while in practice, you may have to beat the bushes for cases - for billable hours, etc.
I hope that helps.
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Herndon, Va.: Dear Charlene, I hope you will have time for my question. I have started to see a good friend with new (more romantic) eyes. I am afraid of doing or saying anything because I dont want to put our friendship at risk. But if you can tell me anything about our compatability, then I can think about the risk later. Him: Washington, D.C., 5-9-67 (don't know time), Me: 3-20-65, Washington, D.C., 8:52 p.m. Thank you!
Charlene Lichtenstein: Okay - He has sun and venus in taurus - he is loyal, loving, sensual and earthy and a bit stubborn.
You have sun in pisces, moon in scorpio and venus in pisces. You are full of romance and passion. Venus in pices folks can idealize partners and can be a bit naive in love but they are also highly romantic and sexy.
You two have a nice connection since you are able to bring out his romantic side. Youcan be possessive and jealous but he won't stray once you corrall him.
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Weston, Fla.: I was born in New York City, on August 22, 1955 at 3 in the afternoon. I am in the process of job hunting. Do you think this shall be fruitful?
Charlene Lichtenstein: You have sun in leo, mercury in virgo and venus and mars in leo. Possibly sag/cap rising which places libra/virgo on the top of your chart. You love the limelight and can be very generous and theatrical. You have a very precise mind and can concentrate on highly detailed things. You are also very practical in your communication. When you take action it is grand and dramatic. You can see things in detail and bring action on a grandscale.
Jupiter, the planet of luck is cuurently in leo in your 9th house. This means that things can be taking avery lucky turn - generally (sun) and in your actions (mars). But you have to put out the effort for it to pay off. Things will come easier. Also, the 9th house represents travel and hgiher education. I suspect that if you decide to take some extra training or a course of study, it will have greater rewards than you expect. You may also want to job hint through the net since the 9th house if global undertakings.
I hope that helps.
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Dumfries, Va.:
I would like to know if my present boyfriend would ask me to marry him (we have been dating for eight years) and if we could have children of our own. I have a daughter from a previous marriage and he has two.
Thank you
Charlene Lichtenstein: birth info please.
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Dumfries, Va.: Sorry, I forgot to include my date of birth.
May 7, 1957 and was born in Lagos, Nigeria, at 10 a.m. I would like to know if my boyfreind of eight years would finally ask me to marry him and if we would have children. We are having some difficulties at the moment.
Thank you again.
Charlene Lichtenstein: Ah, thanks for yours. I could really use your boyfrineds birth info too.
But as far as your chart is concerned, you have sun in taurus, moon in leo and venus in taurus and mars in cancer. You are steadfast and loyal with a sunny emotional disposition. In love you are sensual and steadfast. You tend to take action as a result of your emotions. Youact with your heart not your head.
Possibly cancer rising which places capricorn on the cusp of your 7th house of marriage. You may find that you are attracted to someone older and./or more established than you. Someone with more life experience. While there may be times when you feel you are waiting too long for a partner, the one you eventually choose will make you very happy. But seeking a partner may have its stresses and worries.
If you can send me his info, we can see how compatible you two are.
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Woodbridge, Va.: Help! Everything in my life is going wrong! In the past two weeks, I've had to end a romantic relationship (I found out he was seeing someone else), my work environment has gotten unbearable, and I've had a falling out with my best friend. I've got a vacation planned next week with my family, but I'm starting to wonder if it's really a good idea to go. Something could explode there, too. What's going on?! When will it end?! Should I just hole up in my house until whatever it is passes?
3/13/68, 1:15 p.m., Alexandria, Va.
P.S. Thanks for your help in the past!
Charlene Lichtenstein: Oh dear. Well lets see - you have sun in pisces, mercury in aquarius, venus in aquarius and mars in aries. Possibly cancer rising.
So what is happening here? For one thing, Neptune in aquarius is currently retrograde. Neptune is the planet of foggy thinking and delusions. When it goes retrograde we may find that our dreams become nightmares. It started to go retro in mid-May and will redirect in October. This energy may require you to open your eyes and see things in a more realistic way.
Transiting Saturn is squaring your mars now which is impacting career and how you appear to others. It is a "maturing" energy showing you that your actions have consequences. Nice, eh?
But these things will pass in several months and will offer you lessons that you can build on for the future. Don't hide from it. Learn from it and keep your eyes open and mind flexible.
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Edgewater, Md.:
Dear Charlene:
I have a major personality conflict with my father, who also happens to be my co-worker. Can you give me some insight into this?
My info: 11/10/67, 8:30 a.m., Maryland.
His info: 10/31/29, time unknown, Maryland.
He has an anger problem -- can you see this in his chart? Thank you for any guidance you can give me!
Charlene Lichtenstein: Hmmm. You have sun in scorpio, mercury in scorpio and mars in capricorn. You are intense and passionate with a sharp and strategic mind. You are very careful when you take action and can politically maneuver to gain the greatest position. Yet you can second guess your actions and may be fearful of taking that leap.
Your father has sun and mercury in scorpio and mars in cancer. Also very passionate and intense and strategic. But with mars in cnacer he is an emotional fighter with a soft skin. He is too easily maneuvered by his emotions and may see slights where there was none intended. Maybe what you are seeing is that you walk on eggshells around him because he can be so sensitive and moody.
Basically you two can get along. You tend to understand each other. But your dad's moodiness can be a crimp if he is unwilling or unable to control it.
Saturn is entering cancer now so he may be feeling even greater stress and frustration. My advice is to see if you can work the stress through with him. At very least you will have to learn to be more patient and develop a thicker skin for yourself with your dealings with him.
I hope it works out - please keep in touch.
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Columbus, Ind.:
Birthdate: 6/19/45
Place: Columbus, Ind.
Time: 4 a.m.
What does my future hold concerning business in the next two years? Thanks
Charlene Lichtenstein: You have sun in gemini, mercury in cancer, venus and mars in taurus. You are generally very sociable and friendly. You are an emotional communicator and speak from your heart. In love youare loyal and earthy and when you take action it is with a relentless drive that is steady and strong.
Possibly taurus rising which places aquarius on the top of your chart in the career sector. Currently mars is int hat area of your chart giving you great energy and drive. Also, retro Neptune is in that area indicating that some of your professional dreams are undergoing a readjustment because they are not practical or are too naive. Fairly soon transiting Jupiter, planet of luck will oppose your 10th house of career and you may find that family issues require more of you and home-based events will helpp you professionally.
That is the overview that I see. You will learn what is and is not practical for your path and can get a good push from home and family.
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Osan Air Base, South Korea:
What does the year 2005 look like for me -- family, career, finance, love?
Birthdate: Aug. 1, 1961
Charlene Lichtenstein: Welcome! The year 2005??
You have sun in leo, mercury in cancer, venus in gemini and mars in virgo. You are generally very sunny and theatrical possessing great confidence. You communicate from the heart and in love you can be very flirtatious and need a "meeting of the minds" in a partner. You are careful when you take action and have the ability to see thing sin great precision and detail.
2005 - Saturn will be in the late stages of the sign of cancer and move into leo mid-year. That means that Saturn will soon conjunct your sun giving you wise perspective at the same time that you may feel that your life direction needs a change or fine tuning. You may feel that you are not as far along as you would like and will need to work extra hard to achieve your goals. And if you do work hard, you will go further than you ever thought possible.
Jupiter the planet of luck will be in libra that year and will make a nice aspect to your venus. Maybe some love interest? Or a solidfying of your partnership. Luck in love at any rate, in my opinion.
So expect to work hard, get good payoff and have lovely year.
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Washington, D.C.: I'll be relocating from San Francisco, Calif. to Washington, D.C. in August. My birthday is May 13, 1976, around 11 a.m. (sorry, I don't know exact time), Los Angeles, Calif. Any insight on this big move? Thank you for your kind help.
Charlene Lichtenstein: I will be happy to run a relocation chart for you on the computer and will elt you know in the next show what I see for you in DC. But please resubmit your question with a reminder to me in the next show. Okay?
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Annapolis, Md.:
I have been living with a man for seven years. He's a wonderful person and I love him, but I have not yet felt ready to get married. Can you tell me anything about our astrological compatibility that might help explain my ambivalence or help me make a decision?
I was born on 9/20/64 at 1:45 p.m. in St. Louis, Mo. He was born on 2/15/58 at 8:14 p.m. in Detroit, Mich.
Charlene Lichtenstein: Let's see - you have sun in virgo, moon in pisces and venus in leo. You are practical and precise generally speaking. Emotionally you are highly romantic and intuitive. When you are in love you really like to be the center of attention, you loooove to be loved. And you can be generous and loving back!
He has sun in aquarius, moon in cap and venus in aquarius. Well, aquarius are unorthodox folks and they can be a bit aloof and distant in love. They love humankind and may have trouble focusing on one particular human. He may also be a bit cool emotionally because he is afraid of rejection and has a fear of looking silly emotionally.
There is connection between the two of you - you understand his emotional make-up and there are times when his fire for a cause meshes with your feelings of love and fulfillment.
But long term he will have to make a conscious effort to make you feel like the center of his universe and you will have to understand when he goes off on his philosophies and basically ignores you. It doesn't mean that he doesn't care but you have to feel comfortable with that.
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Centreville, Va.: I was born on May 19, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio at 10:40 a.m. I have not been successfully employed since April 2002 (I was laid off) and would like to know when I will get a decent paying job with full benefits. Also, my last relationship was three years ago. What do you see for me in terms of a job and a good relationship? Thank you.
Charlene Lichtenstein: You have sun in taurus, mercury in gemini and mars in aries. Possibly cancer rising which places aries on the top of yor chart in your career sector. You are generally very loyal and hard working possessing a quick mind and frinedly communication style. When you take action you are strong, courageous and hard driving. You do not take no for an answer!
You need a career where you can work independently and do not have someone breathing down your neck. You need to prove yourself and need to be able to make your own decisions.
I see energetic mars making its way into your 10th house which will give you greater reserves of energy and oomph. Right now mars is in your 9th house which represents higher education and travel. It may be that if you take training or coursework, it can lead you to something very good professionally. Also try the internet since the 9th house is global enterprises. Retro pluto is in your 6th house of work indicating transformations in the type of day to day work you do. Expect more ups and downs here as the landscape shifts. It redirects at the end of August and things should start to fall into palce around that time.
But put in the effort now to get the payoff later.
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Alexandria, Va.: Hello! It's been an excruciating year for this Sag, and though things have started to look up, I'm disappointed in some of the things I'm seeing in my love life and career. My boss, a great mentor, was canned and the job has lost all its fun. The men that approach me are not the kind I'm interested in, and the kind I'm interested in are unavailable. I know things are on the whole improving, but it doens't really feel like it. Any insight, please?
Susan, Dec. 18, 1972, 8:20 a.m. in Geneva, Ill.
For grins, the unavailable interest is Sept. 17, 1975, somewhere in New York.
Charlene Lichtenstein: You do know that pluto, the planet of transformation and volcanic change is in sag now. Ups and downs.
So you have sun and mercury in sag and venus and mars in scorpio. You are generally very friendly honest and expansive but when you are in love you are passionate and intense. You are also very adept at taking strategic action. Possibly cap rising which places all this sag energy in the 12th house of hidden things. Have events come to you out of the blue? Secrets sprung open, things from the backgorund coming to the fore? Pluto brings change where change is needed and clears out the debris so you can go forward without the baggage.
This will continue for afew more months but think of it as necessary so you can have a clearer path down the road.
Your unavailable interest has venus in leo. This person needs loads of attention and needs to feel like the center of your universe. Are you up for that?
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Charlene Lichtenstein: We have run out of time! And there are still so many great questions left. Thank you all for participating this week.
Please join me for the next show on July 7 (no show next week) at 6pm.
Until then, happy 4th of July and happy stargazing!!
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washingtonpost.com:
That wraps up today's show. Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion.
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