PREVIOUS THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY October 11 2010 to October 17 2010 Monday October 11 Retrograde Expectations Dear Jonathan, I know that other astrologers place a lot of emphasis on the times when Mercury goes retrograde and things to be careful of. What about other retrograde planets? And what about people born under a retrograde planet? Bhavna Dear Bhavna, Jupiter, planet of hope, has been moving apparently backwards through the Zodiac since July - but that has not deprived anyone of hope. Venus, planet of love, turned retrograde over the weekend - yet love is not now beyond anyone's reach. I was born under a retrograde Mercury yet this has not, I hope, impaired my ability to communicate. Tuesday October 12 Hi Jonathan, If astro-twins are so similar, why don't twins born to same mother always have the same strong common points? Sunil Dear Sunil, As birth twins grow up, they want to define themselves as individuals - so, unconsciously, they take small variations between themselves and turn these into big differences. Astro-twins don't encounter this need. Dear Jonathan, I have heard that parents' horoscopes have a big influence on a child's horoscope..... if so, there can be no astro- twins! Bharat Dear Bharat, I've heard that too. But I'm not so sure. In my experience, astro-twins exist! Wednesday October 13 The Sting Hi Jonathan, In your forecast for Scorpio the other day you pointed out that if the universe is capable of communicating with me, it is probably smart enough to do it in English. But, similarly, if the insights of astrology were genuine messages from the universe, why would they come in the form of fiendishly complex astronomical combinations which can only be interpreted by an elite band of experts? What do you think? Oscar Dear Oscar, I think I let myself get too clever while I was writing that prediction... and I fully deserve your incisive, if stinging response. Thursday October 14 Rollercoaster Mr Cainer, I'm a Sagittarian. Is my current state of buzzed- adrenaline mixed with nail-biting confusion something that is temporary - or do I have longer to go on this rollercoaster ride? Stacy Dear Stacy, Hasn't your whole life, so far, been a mixture of buzzed- adrenaline and nail-biting confusion? The Sagittarian Rollercoaster is no more (or less) temporary than life itself! Jonathan, I am a Virgo. The last two years, when Saturn was in my sign, taught me that my greatest strengths were also my greatest weaknesses. Roi Dear Roi, What a precious discovery to make! Friday October 15 Miner Miracle Until yesterday, the number 33 was associated with the number of vertebrae in the human spine or the age at which Jesus probably died. From now on, 33 will surely, simply mean 'a miracle'. In early August, when that mine collapsed, the rare T-square or Cosmic Cross was at its peak. I predicted then, that this event would change the way we look at the world and would touch all our lives. The planets involved were (and remain) Pluto (ruler of the underworld), Saturn (ruler of obstacles and weights), Uranus (planet of innovation) plus Jupiter, planet of hope. Saturday October 16 Your Week Ahead Mars and Neptune form a right angle this week. Well, maybe I should qualify that comment. In reality, these two planets are mind-boggling distances apart. They only form a right angle in relation to us. But, in astrology, the view through the window of Spaceship Earth counts for everything. Those who read meaning into such patterns in the sky see in this alignment, a wonderful time of 'awakening'. If you are hoping to make a dream come true... or to move on from a nightmare scenario and create a happier reality, your moment may be on its way. Sunday October 17 Your Week Ahead Part Two Mars and Neptune form a right angle this week. Well, maybe I should qualify that comment. In reality, these two planets are mind-boggling distances apart. They only form a right angle in relation to us. But, in astrology, the view through the window of Spaceship Earth counts for everything. Those who read meaning into such patterns in the sky see in this alignment, a wonderful time of 'awakening'. If you are hoping to make a dream come true... or to move on from a nightmare scenario and create a happier reality, your moment may be on its way. Back to Index   Click here for Jonathan Cainer's Daily Zodiac Forecasts