THE DREAM ZONE |
with Lauri Quinn Loewenberg I dreamed my boyfriend and I were living in a big old theater, the kind with old plush seating, velvet drapes, etc. The main floor was flooded and full of dead goldfish and debris. The rooms upstairs were a filthy mess. I kept trying to clean them, but they kept getting worse. I thought, “Oh no, what a mess,” and then walked away from it. Then my boyfriend and I had a discussion, but I couldn’t hear him. A big wind swept through the house and carried me out of the room. – Maria, 42, Berkeley, CA Lauri: Living in a theater means you are living an “act” ... and—like the theater—it’s starting to get old! The water on the main floor that is full of debris makes me feel you are depressed. Fish often refer to ideas that thrive in our creative juices. Your fish are dead. Are you all out of ideas as to how to handle this relationship? Like the messy upstairs, you’re in quite a mess. When the two of you try to communicate, you are swept away by a powerful wind, i.e. the “winds” of change. Your dream is telling you something’s gotta change or you’re outta there. Maria replies: I have been depressed. And I think we have both been "acting" to some degree. I feel as though I can’t be who I really am around him. My boyfriend is from a different culture, and this gets in our way a lot. I was joking to myself the other day saying that we no longer have “oneness”—we have "one mess"! Lauri Quinn Loewenberg's website is thedreamzone.com |
ARIES
(March 20-April 20)
Grab the bull by the horns, little ram, when the sun and Mercury meet in Taurus. Now save some room to make adjustments to your plans as the week ends. Trust your instincts. Slow down and brace yourself. The full moon last week stirred up the urge to communicate. Now this week, my dear friend, is not the time to encourage others to do your work for you. Trust your instincts. The seeds you planted early this year are beginning to sprout. Mars, your ruling planet, sends energy. You may decide it is time to cut a little deadwood from your life as new opportunities flow your way. Show your creative side.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 21)
So much to celebrate this weekend. Your feelings surface this week. Expect changes in the relationship department. Venus moves into Cancer, and sweet communications flow your way from siblings and neighbors. Build the new structure you desire. Talk about your goals, and if you need assistance, other people may help you get your projects off the ground. Yes indeed, little earth sign, the water sign Pisces brings water for your grass.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 21)
Venus moves into Cancer on Tuesday. This brings an opportunity to discuss your values. As the spring breeze blows, little air sign, Saturn's wink to Jupiter sets up an opportunity to get grounded with all your relationships, both business and personal. Now you should feel more stable. Don't clash at work with people in authority. Mercury, your ruling planet, is at odds with foggy Neptune, and some things may seem unclear. Neptune sometimes brings confusion. Jupiter and Saturn step up to the plate Sunday and create the structure and opportunity that can make everything real.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
Venus moves into your sign this week. You may want a change. Take time out Saturday for the Kentucky Derby. A few of your Taurus pals will celebrate their birthdays. My dear little friend, we are where we are because of the choices we make. Now clear your little space and ask if this is your real choice when you make your decision this week. Do not forget the little details. Cross the t's and dot the i's. Neptune in the eighth house brings a change. Do not stretch your budget, little crab.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 23)
Pull out your little gold slippers. Yes indeed, it is party time this weekend. Saturn in your sign links up with Jupiter in Sagittarius and, oh my, little kitty, this brings support for your good judgment. As the week comes to a close, you may decide to bring peace and quiet into your life. Save the energy for early June. Work behind the scenes. Make adjustments to your original ideas, but don't go overboard. Now you can tell your ideas to folks in authority, and they could take notice. You may find yourself looking at your life in a brighter way.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 23)
Dear little Virgo, Saturday is one exciting day. Jupiter and Saturn are on the same page. This is the week to wind up your projects. Saturn provides structure. Jupiter, the Santa of the planets, brings opportunity. Share your higher knowledge. Your optimism and common sense bring the right mixture. Mercury's visit with the sun brings your communication skills to center stage. Venus offers a sweet opportunity to tell someone about your ideas, hopes and wishes. A sudden opportunity to solve old problems with all your relationships, both personal and business.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Sweet Venus, your ruling planet, moves into your career department. Could be your week to chat with the boss. Watch jealousy, because Neptune may make some of your communication appear a little foggy. Before you respond to a loved one, be sure that what you hear or say is clearly understood. Mercury hooks up with Uranus. Go ahead, little peacemaker, chat with your co-workers. Mercury and the sun encourage you to ask for what you need. The banker is friendly, and other people are there for you. Strive for what you want, little Libra.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 22)
No mystery about your choices on Saturday, Mr. Detective. The horses are off and running as the folks in Louisville, Kentucky, celebrate Derby Day. Yes indeed, it is the run for the roses. And Cinco de Mayo is commemorated in Mexico and many communities in the United States. Mercury meets up with the sun today. Nice day to talk with other people. Keep your words soft and tender as the week moves on. Fuzzy Neptune requires you to think before you speak. You could get a few surprises as Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, speaks with Mercury. Jupiter and Saturn may take you to your next level in the relationship department —both business and personal. Sweet Venus moves to your space of travel and higher knowledge.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Mercury gets together with the sun in your daily work department. With fuzzy Neptune in your space of communication, think before you speak and I am sure you will get your point across. Yes indeed, you gain clarity this week. Sweet Venus moves into Cancer. Jupiter in your sign, dear Sag, brings you more professional recognition throughout this year. Work with your vision. Jupiter and Saturn, the two money planets, send signals from your fire sign Sag and fire sign Leo. This is known as a trine aspect, one of the better aspects of the chart.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
I know you are the worker of the zodiac. Take some time off on Saturday and join up with other folks around the world. Now step back and take a look at the big picture. Saturn, your ruling planet, shows you the path to overcome obstacles. Your ruling planet, my friend, brings structure. Avoid power struggles. Keep your words soft and tender about what you value. Neptune sometimes brings confusion. Mercury joins up with the sun this week, so spend a little time on the playground.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Dear little genius, you are the I-know sign of the zodiac. Spring is in the air, and being an air sign, you will enjoy the fresh, warm breeze. Saturn encourages you to build a solid foundation, and Jupiter brings an opportunity to increase your standard of living. Yes indeed, the money planet sends a message with an exact trine, one of the best aspects, on May 5. Now take the action you need while Mars, the planet of action and energy, visits your earned income department. Mercury joins up with the sun. This should bring a communication to the home front. Jupiter provides an opportunity to explain a few of your ideas.
PISCES
(Feb. 18-March 20)
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Of course, perhaps you'd rather celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Uranus, your ruling planet, also known as the planet of surprises and the unexpected, winks at Mercury. Now keep the communication department open. Avoid any miscommunication as dreamy Neptune lurks in the shadows this week. This is not the week to share all your ideas with other people. Jupiter is in league with Saturn, so work on establishing a solid foundation. Yes indeed, you may find the perfect place to launch your dreams in the career department. Spring has arrived and you have noticed the water is warmer. Don't get bogged down with distractions. Swim to a larger pond.
Peggy Allison is the author of The Fundamentals of Astrology: A Comprehensive Guide for the Beginner. She is a professional astrologer who lives on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and prepares personal astrological charts. Contact her at 340-774-2932, 340-513-3755 or at [email protected].