What happened to the Stars?!? . . . there's got to be a man behind this :)

I have been feeling . . . not myself lately. With the change of the new year, I think my personality may have changed with it. Is that even possible?


I think that's why I started this blog. I needed to do something new in my life and my options are limited with five children.


And then this week K.C. tells me, I'm a Gemini?!? I've been a Cancer all my life and I thought that it suited me perfectly. Then somebody says we're missing Ophiuchus and it changes everything. How does this happen? But in a way, it may explain a few things.


As a Crab, I valued my hard outer shell for protection. I felt most comfortable at home. And hid my sensitive feelings. I held onto everything, including the past. Fiercely loyal and had a hard time letting things go. I protected those I loved and nurtured them with my tough shell. I built security by developing my home and family relationships.


And now, am I really a Gemini? A person with a dual nature, who believes our world comes in pairs. The yin and the yang. I'm going to like something and also it's opposite. (For those who have met my twins, Emmitt and Castiel, they are a great example of my love of opposites.) I am now curious, talkative, versatile and mentally active. My mind will bounce from one topic to another with great ease. An eternally youthful child with razor-sharp wit that will have me fighting with opponents which moments later will be my best friends.

Then I found this article that explains Ophiuchus.

The current media hype about Ophiuchus as "the new 13th zodiac sign" has sent folks spinning into an astrological identity crisis. But the whole thing is untrue!

"Ophiuchus has nothing to do with western astrology" "It's not an astrology issue. It has to do with the stars -- it's not a sign, it's a constellation."

"There are four seasons each with a beginning, middle and end" "That makes 12 zodiac signs, and there's no such thing as a 13th astrological sign."


Western astrology is based on the four seasons, not on constellations -- and the seasons don't change. There is no 13th sign. Period.




So I think that means I'm still a Crab, which I still thinks suits me better.


It is my nature to be nurturing and emotional, which I believe I truly am. And I've never been a great talker, I'm the one usually stumbling over my own words.


But I will choose to be more of a communicator and not such a homebody. My life has always revolved around my family and home, but now I want to include my life and friendships in that circle. That is what I need in my life now.


It's not easy to change who you are, and I'm not really planning on changing myself, just improving myself. So even if I'm not a Gemini, I am going to do my best to become more of the person I want to be. And hopefully through this new journey in my life, I can realize what I want and what's most important to me.


So, to those who have their astrological signs tattooed onto there bodies, it sounds like your safe for now. And to those who want to make changes in their lives, the time is now  :)

Cancer's Horoscope for 2011

Just when you thought that life couldn't possibly throw any more twists or turns along life's once tedious path, along comes the unpredictable but exhilarating energy of 2011 (operative word being 'exhilarating'). Partnerships continue to confront you with your deepest needs and fears but your career shows incredible promise and renewal. You receive the lucky touch of Jupiter from January to June. Expect major expansion and recognition on all fronts.

Promotions, opportunities to expand your social world and work-related travel are all potential gifts when the wheel of fortune spins in your favor for the first half of the year. The second half of 2011 brings a spectacular slew of new friends, alliances and networking opportunities when Jupiter moves into your house of dreams, goals and community. Venus showers you with extra doses of love and cash for the month of July, just in time for your birthday. And Mars brings the action, energy and work in August and early September.

Get ready to jet set this spring and/or summer when the planet of glamour enters your long-distance travel sector this April. Your homebody instincts give way to the lure of travel and adventure in 2011. Fall and winter bring the return of dreamy Neptune to your sector of transformation for one last jaunt between August and 2012.

I have always loved reading my horoscope and reading into what it means for me.

My 2011 interpretation

Partnership: K.C. and I were kinda thrown on our heads last year more than once. It was the longest year of our lives together. It's amazing how life has a way of working itself out and putting you on the right track again. Even though you fight it all the way, when you finally sit back and except the changes, you realize everything is going to be okay. The best thing that happened to us last year was the loss of a job. I expect all these changes to still be scary, but we're in it together.

Career: My job as mommy will be rewarding, as it always is. I take great pride in being mommy. But also I hope this means my goal list. I expect that also to be rewarding and I hope for self renewal. The recognition would be from all you wonderful people that support me through my journey. And I thank you already for the kind words of support and encouragement. You don't know how hard it was to hit the "share with Facebook" button for the first time.

I believe that I will build new friendships and renew old friendships from sharing in my journey and look forward to my "slew of new friends". And when Jupiter moves into my "house of dreams", I'm hoping that means, I will be moving into my dream house. I know, a stretch right, but that's how I choose to read that part :) I could always use more love and cash, but I guess I'll have to wait until July for that. And I love Autumn. I always feel energized that time of year. I'll need that energy for my last push to finish out the year successfully.

Good news! Mike And Tracy, looks like you'll have some visitors in Spring or Summer. Katie, you should start looking at what it'll cost for our families to travel by RV, nothing sounds more adventurous to me and hilarious at the same time. It's true, I am a homebody and adventure is exactly what I'm looking for this year. I'm looking forward for transformation by the end of the year and welcome it.

So the year sounds like it's going to be a great one!

Check out your 2011 Overview at http://shine.yahoo.com/astrology