Madam Lichtenstein's Cosmic World

Horoscope for Month of June 2012 and Week of May 28, 2012

All is right with the world as lucky Jupiter enters Gemini and luck pops out from the most unexpected places. Gather it up and keep your options (and your eyes) open for opportunity.

(Oprah Winfrey has Jupiter in Gemini)

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ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)
Not only are you especially clearheaded now, you are also able to figure out just what to say to get exactly what you want. You can be incredibly diplomatic. But Aries often want more out of life than just sweetening the air with their sugary bon mots. Resolve to tackle a long overdue project and enlist a bevy of helpers. All you have to do is ask.....

TAURUS   (APRIL 21 - MAY 21)
Money comes to you easily now. And not just because you have been working at carefully wrangling your loot. Even if you have been lax in your budget making, there is some transom money that seems to just fall into your lap. Don’t waste this largess on junk, Taurus. Funnel it into a safe and secure nest egg. Then you can enjoy fluffy omelettes in your retirement years.

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)
Your are the one to know and the one to get to know. Geminis have a flash of charisma that outshines all competition. Plan on maneuvering into the center stage and wow the crowd with your talent and sheer nerve. Get going while your personal flame is hot, hot, hot. And if a few attractive moths venture too close and singe their wings, that is their own fault.

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)
How many secret admirers do you have Cancer? There may be too many to count and you may be totally unaware of some of them. There are a lot of good vibes emanating behind the scenes that will guide you to lucky experiences and life changing connections. So keep your confidence high and allow yourself a time of flirtations and furtive romances.

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)
Find any excuse to get together with friends. Seek interesting people and get involved in new social groups. Leos are naturally friendly and looove to be in the epicenter of a crowd. This time the crowd may need some of your TLC so know when to seek attention and when you give a warm hug to others. It may be hard for you to share the spotlight but I know you can do it!

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)
How much can you get away with now? Quite a lot, it seems. While hard working, Virgos will be happily surprised to find that even minimal effort will pay off. So prioritize and don’t sweat the small stuff now. Of course still you have to schmooze the big bosses a bit and make it appear like you are making an effort. But isn’t that is part of the fun?

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)
Libras may be in a rut but it is one that you can easily climb out of. Take a chance and do something totally new or unexpected. It may pay off in ways that you do not anticipate. It is a particularly good time to travel if you have the bucks and the time. If not, see what is happening right around the corner. You may be surprised at what (and who) you find.

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)
Sizzly Scorpios can turn on the charm and make some lucky and powerful connections this week. And these connections will run deep. Some may get downright intimate and life-changing. See who is on the menu and get cooking. Your personal zest adds the spice to any dish. Tuck in and gorge yourself. Err how many desserts do you really need?

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)
Relationships take center stage. If you are currently cultivating a one-on-one, you can discover some wonderful things about your partner, If you are on the prowl for the perfect person, this is the time to scout about. Sagittarians could be lured into multiple love affairs as so many possibilities cross your path. Is sampling is the best way to decide...?

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)
This week turns up the heat on health issues. So as you make your entrance, be sure that you feel as good as you look. Check yourself in the mirror and assess who you see. You might want to make some adjustments in your personal regime - from diet to exercise to any form of stress reduction. Yoga? Meditation? Yawn. Let’s get really creative, Capricorn!

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)
Fun is highlighted all through the week. Aquarians will not only be able to plan, launch and toss a great party, they will also attract some of the most unusual and artistic folks around to liven things up. Anything you do will be A-list level. So don’t sit on your couch and wait for the bell to ring. Get out there and schmooze, booze and carooze.... or something like that.

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
Puttering around the house will not only be relaxing, it will also spark a range of great new re-decorating ideas. Focus on your domestic agenda from the dust under the rug to the back reaches of your storage closet. Clean it out, sell it at a garage sale and start fresh. And while you are at it, you can be a little fresh yourself, Pisces. There is no telling where that might lead you.

Lucky Numbers for the Week of May 25, 2012

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are some lucky numbers that can be used in any helpful way. I gazed into a pool of water, Nostradamus-like, and contemplated the cosmos. Then I mixed the tarot cards and allowed the spirits to guide me to the cards that represent the lucky numbers for this week. Nothing is guaranteed but who knows ....?

I choose eight numbers because 8 is the number of wealth.

Here are the lucky numbers for the week of May 25-31, 2012:

1, 4, 22, 26, 54, 62, 78, 80

 

There are many ways to delve into your own consciousness to find luck and intuition. Try reading Dream Power/Improve Your Luck (Super Strength Series) and see if your dreams give you any clues and premonitions. Here's a guide to the best books available this month

It is Good to be Superstitious

I have always thought it was a good idea to be somewhat superstitious. (Not overly but somewhat) And I couldn't really tell you why I fweel that way except that it felt comforting and it worked. It seems that I am not alone.

Matthew Hutson, Author of the book The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: How Irrational Beliefs Keep Us Happy, Healthy, and Sane , writes in the New York Times that superstitious thought, or “magical thinking,” even as it misrepresents reality, has its advantages. It offers psychological benefits that logic and science can’t always provide: namely, a sense of control and a sense of meaning.

Here is a short excerpt of his article:

Consider one “law of magic” that people tend to put stock in: the idea that “luck is in your hands,” that you can affect your fate via superstitious rituals like knocking on wood or carrying a lucky charm. We often rely on such rituals when we are anxious or want to perform well, and though they may not directly have their intended magical effects, these rituals produce an illusion of control and enhance self-confidence, which in turn can improve our performance and thus indirectly affect our fate.

Here is a great example - At the University of Cologne, subjects were handed a golf ball, and half of them were told that the ball had been lucky so far. Those subjects with a "lucky" ball drained 35 percent more golf putts than those with a “regular” ball.

There is the belief that certain objects can carry the “essences” of previous owners (which explains why you might want to own a pen once used by a favorite writer); the belief that symbolic objects can summon what they represent (which explains why you’re scared to cut up a photograph of your mother); and the attribution of consciousness to inanimate objects (which explains why you yell at the laptop that deleted your files). In various ways they all emerge from basic habits of mind, and they all add structure and meaning to a chaotic and absurd universe.

So to believe in magic — as, on some deep level, we all do — does not make you stupid, ignorant or crazy. It makes you human.

Eclipse Watch - Today in Asia and the US

Eclipses are a time of foggy thinking. And it is not a good time for any decision making or signing of improtant documents. So if you are in the middle of something improtatn this week, hold off. There is an eclipse going on from eastern Asia to the western U.S. It is an annular eclipse where the moon passes in front of the sun.

The rare lunar-solar alignment was visible in Asia early Monday before it moved across the Pacific — and the international dateline — where it was seen in parts of the western United States late Sunday afternoon.

It is an old Indian superstition to stay inside during an eclipse and do not eat or drink for the duration. Astorlogically speaking though, the effects of an eclipse occur three days before and last 10 days after the actual eclipse takes place. Plan accordingly.

Horoscope for the Week of May 21, 2012

The Sun enters flirty Gemini this week. Get ready for your shining moment as the week heralds in a refreshening blast of optimistic energy. Go with the enlightening flow and allow good vibes  to generate new hopes, dreams and victories for all of us.

(Angelina Jolie has Sun in Gemini)

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ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)
Have something weighty on your mind? Now is the time to hoist it and toss it. Aries exude attitude and confidence. And yet, every one of your opinions hit the target in a breezy, diplomatic manner. And you have been incubating some terrific ideas that once planted, can take root and grow. Who would have thought? Nuh? So what are you waiting for?

TAURUS   (APRIL 21 - MAY 21)
Taureans seem to be especially concerned about money now. Usually conservative ... err thrifty... they focus on the bottom line with even greater acuity than usual. Should you save or spend? Perhaps it’s just a matter of doing your fiscal homework, seeking the right advisor or asking the right questions. Whatever the heck it is go out, listen up, get down and cash in!

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)
Gather your rosebuds and get out there to strut your incomparable stuff this week. It is a great time to begin brash new projects, plant seeds of wild dreams and meet many, many new people. This is no time to be shy and retiring. You are able to make an extraordinary and memorable first impression. And I don’t mean on the living room couch cushion, Gemini.

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)
Although you may have been stressed out by a bad vibe or two,  Now you can bask in a warm light on any intuitive or self sacrificing endeavor. That doesn’t mean that you should spend your time contemplating your navel and wasting time. It means that good charitable deeds now reap good karma. And we can always use a bit of good karma, can’t we Cancer?

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)
Leos can’t escape the crowds if they tried. Friends gather ‘round and push the bon temps to an ever increasing roll. It’s time to harness this jolly energy and become a very sociable social director. Pals may even forget all those unintentional foul remarks you made only last week. Ha ha.  Errr they were unintentional ... weren’t they?

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)
Although your professional life may be zig zagging out of control, help is on the way. This week makes even the most pessimistic pinstripped Virgos sit up and smile. You are infused with more confidence and are able to harness your power. Score a few points in preparation for your move into the first class cabin but please remember those of us in coach. Send some champagne to the back rows, will ya?

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)
The world is your oyster this week. The question is - Will you ultimately find a big pearl or just a pile of sand? It is up to you.  Libras embark on an exciting new course of study or set out to meet some exotic strangers and learn a thing or two from the experience. But don’t sit around waiting for the mood to strike. You will just wind up just being moody. 

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)
Make the most out of the week with a few randy sexcapades.  Scorpios happily dive in the deep end of the hot tub and join in any spicy stew. Bring to a boil. Life is too short to play hard to catch. Personal psychological breakthroughs are also possible if your sex life is overcooked. No matter what, you won’t go home hungry. There is always spiritual nourishment....

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)
If a light has been turned on in relationships, thank the cosmos for the flattering rosy glow. Sagittarians don’t have to put on an act around partners. Set aside all silly games and deal with the reality of the situation. Be yourself, warts and all, and watch as things neatly fall into place. However, if the place happens to be in the background or in the wings, I’d re-evaluate the deal.

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)
Practical Capricorns easily tackle any stressful decisions on the job. The week provides diplomacy, grace, aplomb and a head for details. Bring it on! In fact, any distasteful onerous task you undertake goes smoothly. Be warned - the more work you take on, the more you will have. Stress builds. Find creative ways to ease your stress any way you can. Exercise? Oh okay...

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)
Inspiration strikes! Whip it into a raging fire. Lucky Aquarians are feeling randy and ready to have fun. Drill into your most creative wells and see what spurts. Chances are you may gush with aptitude. Let people talk. They are just jealous! Even calculated risks pay off but remember the old adage; bears and bulls make money, but pigs lose their shirts. Oink.

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
Create a warm and loving home environment this week. Pisces are tempted to shut out the entire world and retreat into their safe room but don’t snuggle alone. Invite a few compadres over to stoke your home fires. Also any family issues can be resolved to your satisfaction now. Mutual respect is the goal of the day. Unless it is with that snooty you-know-who.