My Lessons Learned from Taurus

Greetings Stargazers!  Alissandra Coffey here.

I've already fueled my trusty jet pack and am floating over the constellation of Taurus right now. As I had mentioned, last week,  I was going to spend a week learning from our loveable bull.

I decided on the Taurean trait of thinking things over more and not jump ahead of myself. This trait was brought to you by astrotraits.com. I thought I'd add the gift of patience that Taurus is blessed with. However, I had come to realize that the decision making was tied to expanding this trait.

Overall, I have to be honest. This assignment was a little hard.

Taurus, my hat is off to you. I admire how you're able to calmly sit on decisions and see your options through and take the time you need.

Personally, when it comes to making decisions I veer one way or the other. Either I make really impulsive, seat of the pants decisions (due to my Sun's position in Leo) or I'm indecisive and can't make up my mind (no thanks to my moon's position being in Libra).

I had a hard time with simply taking my time. Most of the time, I wanted to make my decisions, right away. I really had to sit on my hands and wait for the urge to "act now," die out.

Most of my decisions were whether or not I should go to a coffee shop to contribute to my screenplay or whether I should leave my job, due to double standards set by my employer. I'm even acting on taking my time in deciding where I should work next, right now.

By far, to all you Taureans out there, I feel that you guys have some deeper insight, in life.

I felt that as I waited longer and longer in making my final decisions in the last week, I veered from being impulsive to indecisive. Once I waited out the indecisive stage, however, I was able to make a decision that really resounded from one of the most important places that we consider the least-from our hearts and guts. It's amazing how much wisdom is actually stored in these places of our bodies!

My decisions were truly based on my better interests as opposed to the interests of logic and logic alone. Or impulse and impulse alone.

In not going to a coffee shop, I was able to appreciate being at home more (especially since it was a cold day outside). I also noticed how I escape often when I have to write, instead of writing where I feel the most secure. In this regard, the decision felt less empty, because what I felt I needed was met.

In making the sad decision to leave my job, I felt that I had already thought about this decision for months on end and it was time to consider what I felt to be true. I wasn't growing as a barber and I was being treated very disrespectfully, in front of customers. I could hear a Taurean colleague from Barbering school say, "I wouldn't put up with the manager's disrespect, if I were you. It diminishes your money. And you don't want to become a one trick pony." So true.

On top of this, I felt it was time to move on and take the scariest step of all: take the other opportunities that are out there in the world.

In the last few days, it's been nice to just weigh the pros and the cons of each job and take my time in seeing if the other places will truly be a good home for me.

I can see how you are very relaxed, most of the time, Taurus. You truly listen to yourselves and know what is to be true.

I think I will keep this trait in mind for the future. In just acting on the simple task of waiting, one comes to the best and most profound decisions.

Well Stargazers, this is the time I have with you for now. I think on building from the lessons of Taurus, I will see what I can learn from Aquarius' trait of leading my own life without the control of other people's opinions. Again this trait was brought to you by astrotraits.com.

If you have extra input from Taurus or are learning from another sign, I would love to hear your comments.

Until next week, continue to look up towards the sky. Capricorn is definitely getting some attention with Saturn, Pluto, Venus and Jupiter all being in this sign. Wow!

Something New, Something Blue

Hello Stargazers!

Long time no talk. I thought I would take a different approach to astrology these next weeks ahead.

From time to time, I have admired how other sun signs handle life and have wondered if there are key themes or traits that I can learn from, in order to expand my own Leonine life.

My answer to my queries is that as your sun sign can yield its own rewards, the other eleven signs can give you pointers on how to avoid pitfalls in being your own beautiful self.

So, each week, I'm going to load my trusty jet pack with that most robust tea of all time- Earl Grey. I'll skyrocket to another sign and see what key traits I can learn from. Then I'll try and implement the bits of wisdom from the other sign and report back.

As I'm going through this journey, I invite you to do the same. Pick another sun sign that you either don't know much about or have admired, and take a look at key traits or themes of this sign.

One good site that is helpful is astrotraits.com.  When I have literally searched what can I learn from...(fill in other sun sign), this site has come up with its insightful information. Also take a look at either Linda Goodman or Liz Greene when it comes to your chosen sun sign, as both individuals' books have loads of information about each sign. They have both been really great in filtering out the key buzzwords associated with each sign.

Then, if there is a trait that speaks to you, place it into your life and see how it heightens your sun sign. Feel free to share with me what you see.

This week, I have chosen to learn from one of the signs ruled by Venus: the youthful, lovable, earthy sign of Taurus.

One thing about Taurus that has vibed with me is that as great as they are with business and with decision making, they take their time in making those grounded decisions. Knowing how I can be impulsive with life decisions (i.e. maybe I should change places to work. Maybe I should change my life.), I think that the week of Thanksgiving as well as that of the New Moon will be a good time to take my time on what I'm already mulling over-whether I should transfer to a new salon in the next year or change something with my career as a Barber.

And when I mean mull over, I mean think about every little aspect of this decision and take the sweet time of this next week.

If there are other places in my life where this Taurean trait can benefit, I'll include it in next week's report along with whether Taurus' earthy advice ignited my Leonine fire or put it out entirely.

Again, feel free to give your own insights of other astrological signs.

And as always, look to the sky. Jupiter and Venus are in a nice cushy spot in Sagittarius and could mean great expansion.

Virgo Celebrity Natal Chart

Greetings Stargazers! Happy Autumn. This is Alissandra Coffey reporting to you from the heavens on September 4, 1981. Since I was a little low on the Yerba Matte, I decided to use Earl Grey this time.

Since I didn't want to repeat my own sort of retrograde motion again, in falling behind on the astrological signs, here is my tribute to all of the Virgos out there. I hope that you find enjoyment today, in reading about Beyoncé's Ascendant as well as her sun and moon positions.

Without further ado, when Beyoncé was born, the constellation in the eastern sky was within that of our balanced friend, the scales, aka Libra. When it comes to her persona, Beyoncé exudes a personality that is focused on fairness and justice. When an individual first meets Beyoncé, that person may find that she's generous, open and kind. Something that you wouldn't normally find within a Virgo personality, usually. Most likely she's the type who prides herself on using good manners when in the company of others and expects everyone to use good manners as well.

For her outer appearance, an ascendant in Libra also connotes someone who is fair or who is rather good looking.

When we look at her moon's position, we see a little more depth. With her moon being within Scorpio, her inner nature thrives on finding the overall meaning and truth of life. She's focused on seeing through the surface appearance of social workings and into the heart of what's behind "reality" as we know it.

At times, she provokes controversy to get there.

My overall recommendation for anyone who has an aspect in Scorpio (Sun, Moon, Ascendant), is learn from your next door neighbor and star cousin, Libra. When you feel that the truth has been uncovered, ask yourself, "Is my observation based off of what I feel or can I back my assertion with logic? Will the truth alienate those who I'm close friends with and those who I love? If so, is there another way to present the truth? Will my actions cause for me to lose friends (or in the case of Beyoncé, fans)?" When using these questions, you will find that revealing the truth doesn't have to be so controversial or painful. You can find a nice balance between what's destined in your personality and a slight modification.

For Beyoncé, her moon's position also indicates that emotions can run deeply and intensely. An example comes with her album Dangerously In Love. When listening to all of the songs, Beyoncé doesn't just feel love in a casual sense--she was passionate and intensely devoted to Jay Z to where it bordered on the point of suffering. She may have felt this sort of passion a couple of day after meeting.

Her moon being within the second house indicates a natural affinity towards finances or anything to do with generating money. With Uranus being near her moon's position, Beyoncé is not above experimenting with how to generate money but also with how to keep it. She may have a swiss bank account and a vast portfolio of stocks. All that she needs to be careful of is to not be erratic with spending.

With her sun's position being within the eleventh house and within Virgo, Beyoncé values close ties with friends and family. While she may have a close knit circle of friends, she's very selective as to who enters into her life. Most likely, Beyoncé sticks with people who have earned her trust and who she's familiar with.

When encountering new people, she may be a little resistant to make new acquaintances. She needs to take some time in analyzing and getting to know someone very well, before warming up to the individual. She may even remain polite and reserved until further determination. When she befriends someone, that friend is someone who she's loyal to, until the end of time.

So Stargazers, I will have to descend for now. What do you think?

Next time I'll reveal what Beyoncé's twelfth house reveals. Knowing how this lady has many planets in that house, she's very big about her privacy.

Between now and then, remember, to keep looking up toward the night sky. We have a waning harvest moon and I think that Jupiter is still hanging around.

Pluto, Uranus and last aspects for Drew Barrymore's Chart

Greetings Stargazers! Happy Birthday to all of you Virgos out there!

I'm reporting to you from the fifth house of Drew Barrymore's chart. So without further ado, I loaded up our jet pack, let's go forth.

So with Pluto and Uranus sitting in Drew Barrymore's chart, means that relationships are a little bit of a struggle. While she may enter a relationship with an open heart and an open mind, she may enter a relationship a little too impulsively. What results is that Drew Barrymore may find herself in the midst of a destructive relationship, before she has a chance to see where matters are going. When realizing this, she may feel too overwhelmed and say things that might be a bit destructive.

For someone who has a similar aspect, notice your boundaries, before proceeding into the relationship. What can you live with? What will you absolutely not permit?

Once set, stick to those boundaries and take the relationship very slowly. Get to know the other partner before taking any more steps.

Overall, Drew Barrymore had a lot of water and air within her chart. While she is an individual who is tune with her emotions and her intuition, she also has the ability to remain logical and clear headed. When there are problems, she is one individual who can solve the issues at hand to where everyone benefits with the resolution (one characteristic that I admire in her).

So Stargazers. Next time we'll honor the Virgos out there by featuring a notable individual. Until then, I hope you enjoyed the chart of Drew Barrymore and, as always, make sure that you look up at the heavens. I think that Jupiter, Venus and Mars are still out.

Mercury, Neptune, Mars and their aspects in Drew Barrymore's Chart

Greetings Stargazers! I'm reporting to you right next to Drew Barrymore's ninth house, the house where Mercury sits in her chart.

The trusty jet pack is still full of Yerba Matte from the last time. So without further ado.......

Being within Aquarius and being Mercury, most likely the form of travel that Drew Barrymore goes on, is that of the mind. This is a lady who has a lot of thought experiments when it comes to the ideas that continually pique the Geminian side to her personality.

When ideas arise, it's not enough to express them to close friends and family--she needs to test them, as a scientist does with a hypothesis.

An example that I can think of was when she directed Whip It. The thought that may have arisen at the time were, "Well, the world of Roller Derby may be a new venture, knowing Hollywood.  However, Hollywood needs the fresh and exciting new approach that Shawna Cross' novel gives. Let's go for it and see what happens. If it's a hit, great. If not, life is all about taking risks."

Communicative wise, Drew Barrymore would be likely to speak and think in logical terms that are based in fact. Rarely, do we hear the words, "I feel..." when she delves into her career, in interviews. More likely we hear how constant auditions made her a stronger actor as well as a person. How constant auditions also introduced her to other great actors. How the hard work needed for these auditions saved her career from being reduced to that of the child actor who fell astray. It's hard work that made her success, not sheer luck. And it's hard work that still drives Drew Barrymore today.

The only problem that Drew Barrymore needs to watch out for is that her "thought experiments" aren't too ideal or fanciful. With Neptune's position squaring Mercury, some of her ideas for film projects or her approach to life can be a bit impractical.

For anyone who has a similar aspect, pair idealistic thoughts to more manageable, small goals. Your idea may take a bit longer to encompass but at least you'll follow a plan that can produce results, as opposed to reaching for the ether.

Speaking of Neptune, it's within Drew Barrymore's sixth house. What this means is that some of the thought experiments include making a difference in other people's lives. Particularly within charitable work.

With her Grand Trine (ugh, yes the envious Grand Trine), being between Neptune, Jupiter, Venus, her Sun's position, Saturn and her Moon's position, charitable work would be an endeavor that not only vests her interests, personally but could work, again with paring the ideals with small, manageable goals.

With Mars' position being within Drew Barrymore's eighth house and in Capricorn, this is a lady who prompts change within her life. However, the changes are modest, reasonable and, most likely, pertaining to her career. Change could take the form of trying a different image or accepting different roles for films.

While change is a constant, Drew Barrymore needs to be careful that the change doesn't interfere with her financial matters or of the heart. With the opposition to both Saturn and her Moon's position, if personal and financial aren't balanced with the need for change, impatience and frustration can grow to great heights. Also knowing Saturn conjunct Moon, the frustration may be explosive and out of nowhere.

So Stargazers, for next time, I will finish interpreting Drew Barrymore's chart (we only have two more aspects to cover!).

Until then, be sure to take a look at the night's sky.

Drew Barrymore's Chart (Sun and Moon position and Ascendant)

Greetings Stargazers! This is Alissandra Coffey reporting to you from my trusty jet pack, filled full of Yerba Matte tea. For tonight's adventure, we're traveling back to where the planets and horizons were placed on February 22, 1975.

Is there anyone reading this post who remembered 1975?

For Drew Barrymore, the constellation of the twins were in the eastern horizon of the sky, when she was born. With her Ascendant being within Gemini, Drew Barrymore's persona conveys someone who is bright, quick witted and cheerful. More than anything, she's an individual who's curious about anything and everything (and when I say everything, I mean everything). One minute, she's interested in a new acquaintance or idea and in the next, not only has that interest spread to lots of new people, but she has also formed a cast list for a new film--a concept that she's been mulling around.

Unlike many Pisceans, Drew Barrymore also conveys a sense of being very free spirited. Not only does she take a great amount of interest in life but she likes to have a certain freedom to do whatever she needs to do, on her own terms. Tension arises in Drew Barrymore's life, when she feels stifled and she's not exploring all matters of life.

With her Moon's placement being in her second house and in conjunction with Saturn, Drew Barrymore's emotional and inner life is very disciplined. Unlike those who have their Moon's positions on its own, Drew Barrymore is one individual who feels that an overt display of emotion is embarrassing or awkward. Instead she prides herself on being grounded and level, perhaps meeting emotional needs in logical ways.

The only caution that I have for anyone who has a similar conjunction, is that the individual needs to be careful of oppressing strong feelings. When bottled up, strong emotions can, in turn, lead to an outpour of emotion, at the wrong times. The thing to keep in mind is that sometimes it's not a crime to express how you feel, especially if possible solutions to a problem can arise.

With her Moon being within the second house, she feels at her best when dealing with financial matters. Whether it be raising the funds for a new film or taking care of the family's pocketbook, Drew Barrymore has a natural knack and intuitive nature when it comes to handling money.

Being trined with her Sun's position, in her tenth house, and also being within Cancer, she is a Piscean who has a balanced way of pairing sage advice with compassion. This is an individual who cares deeply about those she loves. One caution that I have for those who have an aspect within Cancer--make sure that when you show great amounts of compassion, that it's truly for the person it's aimed at. Most times, many individuals who have an aspect within Cancer, show great amounts of compassion in order to get something in return. This leads to disappointment, as everyone has their own agendas to tend to. If expressed with unconditional love, the acts of compassion can go a bit further.

With her Sun's position being within her tenth house, Drew Barrymore is a Piscean who has a clear focus as to what is needed when it comes to the direction of her career. This was someone who knew what she wanted to be, at a very early age and who was, and still is, someone who is willing to work very hard in order to become successful.

With Jupiter in conjunction to Venus, she not only had a lot of good fortune, along the way, but she also has a lot of grand scale ideas that have turned into great ideas. With her Moon's trine, she also has a lot of great instincts that, when acted upon, have proven to be wise.

So, Stargazers, what do you think thus far? Shall we meet again, tomorrow night? I'll save the extra Yerba Matte in my jet pack.

Until we meet again, remember to look to the heavens. I think Venus and Jupiter are out with the full moon.

Again I Got Sidetracked. Ugh!

Greetings Stargazers! Again it's been a while since I last posted. Between starting a career as a Barber and coming home, I have strayed from both my passion for Astrology, as well as you.

Not to worry. If a river guides you somewhere else, we can easily make that place a home, however temporary it is.

Since I had last covered an Aries personality the last time, I thought that I would cover our beloved fish, Pisces.

I know what the feisty Lions are thinking--"Alissandra, this is August. It's Leo month. It's our limelight!" Being a Leo myself, I know. However, it's not wise for a king or queen to neglect certain individuals out of a kingdom. So, in order to make sure everybody is represented,  Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Sagittarius will be covered first. Since Virgo month will soon approach us, we'll move forwards again.

In a way, like Venus, we'll be moving in retrograde, temporarily. The only difference is that we'll not cause havoc while we're at it (or at least try).

Starting this week, our guest natal chart will be that of the sunny personality of Drew Barrymore.

I hope that you'll be able to join me as I load my jet pack with Yerba Matte tea this time (it's just as potent as Earl Grey).

Until then, make sure that you catch the moon. It's so beautiful when it almost full.