PATRICIA O'NEILL

LOVE IT IS A FUNNY THING!

Hi Guys,

Love is all around us – or at least people looking for love! I have just finished watching one such show ‘Love Without Borders’ which followed the lives of couples who were matched up by a Psychologist and Relationship expert. Sadly, none of them worked out. One girl even went so far as to say ‘We were not astrologically compatible!’ She was right about that, I would not have put a Gemini man with a Pisces woman either. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, particularly if there were many other compatible elements in their individual charts.

So how do you find ‘the one’? Where do you even begin? Let’s say you have just started to navigate one of the many on-line dating sites, I would suggest that you narrow your search engine to your Top Five most compatible signs. If an individual will not divulge their birthdate, well then to that I would say ‘Move On!’ Because if a person has a closed mind and is not willing to look at all aspects of compatibility, he or she is not worth pursuing. Besides – they are no fun either!!

How to find your Top Five:

Choose somebody who shares your particular element, for example let’s say you’re a Virgo, your fellow earth signs would be Capricorn and Taurus. These individuals would share your earthy sense of humour, and like you, are reliable, practical, hard working, and ambitious. A good fit. You can also look to the complementary element of water. The water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. This is how you would find your Top Five.

In Astrology, there are four elements:  Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. As a rule of thumb, earth and water signs get on really well, or so I have found over the years. Just like earth needs water to survive, so too does water need earth to contain it.

Equally, fire and air signs get on really well. Just like fire needs air to fan it, so too does air need fire. This is an intellectually good combination.

Fire Signs:                      Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Air Signs:                       Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Water Signs:                   Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Earth Signs:                    Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Of course there are a myriad of other aspects at play in relationship astrology, not just your Sun sign! Which can throw things off a bit!! One has to look at the moon and rising sign of each individual, the position of Mars and Venus, etc. LOTS of other stuff going on to stoke the fire of love!!

As well as looking at the Top Five contenders for your heart, you need to know yourself and what you need, to find love and contentment in life. Begin by knowing your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs – the Holy Trinity, as I call them – the backbone of your astrology chart.

Your sun sign is the ‘real you’ and is determined by your day of birth. The moon sign is your emotional response to life, and is also determined by your day of birth. The rising, or ascendant sign is the sign rising at the time of your birth. This is your physical appearance, and how you wish people to see or perceive you – the voice you put on the phone, or ‘the door of your house’ – metaphorically speaking.

Over the years I have noticed in couples who have sadly parted ways, they will mention ‘This is not the person I thought I was marrying’.  Of course, they only saw the rising sign, which is not the ‘real you’. Your sun sign is the real you.

You deserve happiness! This is a good way to start your search by knowing YOU and knowing the ‘Significant Other’. I can think of no better way than astrology to guide you in your search for love. Good Luck!!

Cheers,

Patricia

 

 

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT SCORPIOS!!

The following will apply if you have Sun, Moon, or Ascendant in Scorpio.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood”.
~Marie Curie, Nobel Prize-winning chemist and physicist

(SCORPIO: OCT. 23 – NOV. 21)

Marie Curie was an archetypal Scorpio. She had incredible strength of character and courage. She believed like many Scorpios do that nothing in life is to be feared — only to be understood. They take the time to understand…

Still waters run deep… and so do Scorpios. They are fiercely passionate about everything in life, from their careers, to their loved ones, and everything else in between! They are either black or white, but never grey. Find a friend in Scorpio, and you have a friend for life!! Their loyalty is legendary, as is their sting if you betray them. So, don’t!

To understand Scorpio, let’s delve a little deeper. They are ruled by the planets Mars and Pluto. Mars, the God of War, is what makes them so competitive, ambitious, and frequently good at sports. Pluto, the God of the Underworld, is what makes them deep, penetrating, and seekers of solving secrets in science and fellow human beings. I told you they were very interesting people!!

Scorpio is a feminine, fixed, water sign. Feminine does not mean the male of the species is effeminate — far from it! I don’t think Bill Gates or Richard Burton could be accused of being ‘effeminate’; feminine just means that they are very emotional and are in touch with their feelings, just like their fellow water natives, Pisces and Cancer. Water signs are surely emotional, compassionate, and highly intuitive. Scorpio can read your mind, your face, and your heart — all in the blink of an eye! Fixed means they can be stubborn. Oh yes, stubborn goes with the Scorpio territory — as does their fierce loyalty!

So how do you handle a Scorpio? Just be yourself, be kind, and be sincere. If they like you, you will know, and very quickly at that. As mentioned, they can sum you up in a second, as their intuition is razor sharp. So just be yourself, and if being yourself doesn’t work, then just move on.

Scorpio energy works harmoniously with fellow water signs, Pisces and Cancer. The earthiness of the earth signs, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, is also a great stabilizing factor for them. They need a solid partner in life who helps them to come out of themselves, and one who is emotionally stable, and equally loyal.

As a sensitive water sign, Scorpio needs to express that deep creative side. No surprise to note that the legendary artist Pablo Picasso was a Scorpio. Deep, passionate and magnetic. Sports are another way for the Scorpio to release all that pent-up energy inside. They must learn to release the feelings within them, otherwise there is a danger things could fester up. So to you my Scorpio friend, when you find life or fellow humans let you down, release it to the Universe — either through journalling, sports, or some other creative process.

Scorpios ooze sexuality. They can’t help it!! It drips from them like gold dust. Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Richard Burton… you get the picture? But they also have a really funny side too!! Julia Roberts can be a great comic, Whoopi Goldberg, Goldie Hawn, Emma Stone, and Anne Hathaway are classic examples of what I mean.

Scorpios have so much power at their disposal, which is why many are attracted to the world of politics. Hilary Clinton, President Biden, and Condoleezza Rice being a few examples.

Scorpio’s BEST qualities:

Loyalty, determination, work ethic, creativity, warmth, kindness, devotion.

Scorpios shadow side:

They can be possessive, jealous, stubborn, and unforgiving if you betray them.

 

 

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT LIBRAS!!

This will apply if you have your Sun, Moon, or Rising sign in Libra.

“I can resist everything except temptation!’
~Oscar Wilde

The first thing that comes to mind is their smile!! The Libra smile is legendary. When they smile, it’s like a glorious ray of sunshine on a rainy day. The heavens open up in joyful rapture… When that smile appears, how can you say No? I mean, c’mon, their charm is their greatest weapon of mass seduction. This sign OOZES charm, wit, sexiness, gorgeousness, beauty, and all that is pleasant in our world. Don’t try to beat them in an argument!! They will win — hands down!!

Venus is the ruling planet of Libra. They share that rulership with Taurus. So when you think Venus, think beauty, elegance, harmony, fairness, justice, and charm. God created Libra to bring balance, beauty, harmony, and justice to our world. That is why they are known as ‘The Diplomat of the Zodiac’.

Libra is a cardinal, masculine, air, sign. Cardinal means they are the go-getters in the zodiac. The four Cardinal signs are Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn. The Cardinal signs, just like Libra, do not wait for somebody else to make the move — they start the engine rolling!! They are the initiators.

Masculine might surprise you, especially since Libra women are so downright fabulous and gorgeous! As in Brigitte Bardot, Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid, Gwen Stefani, etc. But don’t be fooled as these women are immensely capable, possess a logical brain, are rational, and can do everything a man can do — often better! You better keep your end up in the relationship, as Libras are all about fair play!!

If a man isn’t putting in his fair share into the relationship, is not ambitious for his life (Libras like the good life), doesn’t share a love of beauty, or is not affectionate enough — that’s when the masculine energy comes out in Ms. Libra! She will give him the heave ho!! But no right-thinking male would every want that to happen.

Air means the Libra individual is emotionally cool. They like to keep things light and pleasant and conversation free flowing. Emotional outbursts don’t fly with these peace-loving individuals. Especially the male of the species!! No drama queens need apply for their hearts. If you want to win Mr. Libra over, look beautifully put-together. They are suckers for beauty — as are the female Libras.

The symbol for Libra is the scales. That is why they are always striving for balance in their lives. Balance and harmony. They can see both sides of every argument, which is why many Libras go into law and politics. It’s a natural fit for them!

To win a Libra’s heart, be charming (physically and mentally), attentive, witty, and a good conversationalist. Share their love of entertaining and socializing. Have a life of your own, be kind, generous, fair-minded, and most especially, be yourself!

 

FAMOUS LIBRAS:

Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid, Barbara Walters, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, Susan Sarandon, Ashanti, Judge Judy, Margaret Thatcher, Cardi B, Kate Winslet, Catherine Zeta-Jones.

And the charming Libra males show their immense charm through their music!! Sting, Usher, Bruno Mars, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo — to name a delicious few. Who can resist Matt Damon, Chris O’Dowd, Luke Perry, Mario Lopez or Will Smith? Mahatma Gandhi sums up the Libra’s great desire for Peace and Justice in our world!! Oscar Wilde, the wit!!

LIBRA FACTS — IN A NUTSHELL!!

Positives:

Diplomatic, fair-minded, balanced, idealistic, sociable, intelligent, capable, and immensely charming!!

Negatives:

Avoids confrontation, can be indecisive, and a little vain occasionally — but hey! Who isn’t?

Hope you know the Libras you love a little better now, because Knowledge is Power!!

Love,
Patricia and Coco xox

 

 

 

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT VIRGOS!

I love pretty much everything about Virgos! Even the fusspot, perfectionistic, worry wart, analytical, workaholic, obsessively tidy side. I mean, that’s how they have become so successful. Go figure…

“Virgo, you’re always treating everybody else, treat your damn self!”

~Jennifer Hudson, Virgo Actress

We have only 10 days left in the Virgo Season. I want to SING THEIR PRAISES TO THE WORLD!! Yes, I want to shout it aloud, because one thing is for sure, this modest sign will never do it for themselves! They are too busy doing, working, being of service to others. Yes, they do stuff for others. Lots! Their elderly parents, children, spouses, pets, committees, work colleagues, WORK, did I mention work? Is it any wonder then they are known as The Good Samaritan of the Zodiac!

Virgo is my polar opposite sign, so I have HUGE respect for this sign. They look at life through a microscopic lens, while Pisces, their polar opposite, looks at life through a telescopic lens. The danger of the microscopic lens is sometimes they cannot see the forest for the trees. And of course the danger of the telescopic lens is carelessness; little details can get overlooked. Loose lips can sink ships!

VIRGO FACTS

Here are some facts you may not know about this industrious sign:

~Ruled by the Planet Mercury, this mutable sign has an active brain, is very analytical, discriminating, and a good judge of character.

~They are very private people and need their down time to recharge.

~They are romantics at heart and long to be swept off their feet!

~They can’t tolerate laziness, bad personal hygiene, messy spaces, or cruelty to animals.

~They like to be useful.

~To be complete, they must learn qualities from their polar opposite sign of Pisces

~They need to have a purpose.

~Financial security is high on their list.

~They have exquisite taste.

~They need order and routine in their day.

~Connecting with their spiritual side is good for them.

~They need to be kinder to themselves.

~They have to play more and worry less. Everything always turns out well in the end…

VIRGOS I LOVE AND ADMIRE:

Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Iris Apfel, Bernie Saunders, Beyonce, Melissa McCarthy, Colin Firth, the singer and activist Pink, Salma Hayek, actress and deaf activist Marlee Matlin, Jennifer Hudson, Kobe Bryant, Buddy Holly, Andrea Bocelli, Keanu Reeves, Sean Connery and writers D.H.Lawrence, Stephen King, Leo Tolstoy, Roald Dahl and Agatha Christie.

If you study the above people, you will see they all have compassionate hearts, have overcome major obstacles in their lives and are trojan workers too! That is why I admire them so much.

To-Do Checklist during Virgo Season (August 22nd to September 22nd):

This is the time to tidy up your act, physically, mentally, domestically, spiritually, professionally and every other area you can think of!! Whatever no longer sparks joy has to GO!!

My friends, I walk the talk! I have done great tidying up around my home space during the past few weeks of the Virgo Season. I’ve been looking at all areas of my life with an analytical eye, even friendships that no longer spark joy. Everything – dust busting, donating unwanted clothing, doors and trims painted, etc. I’ve been a very busy bee!! My Virgo mother in Heaven would be proud of me! Not quite there yet, but as of today, we have ten days left!!

So, get busy my friends!

Hugs and kisses,
Patricia and Coco xxx

 

 

 

 

NEW MOON, NEW BEGINNINGS…

Each month, the Universe gives us the gift of a new moon and the chance to begin our lives all over again. How wonderful is that!! I’m not too excited at the prospect of facing into another Covid winter, and all the inevitable restrictions, so I feel I need to prepare myself well for it. I shall do everything in my power to arm myself, both mentally and physically. And I’d highly recommend you do the same.

With the help of a few age-old rituals, I’m going to prepare well for this new moon in Virgo which arrives today, Monday September 6th. Here’s a few suggestions for how you too can prepare:

Set Your Intentions! MANIFEST!!

*Journal them and really visualize them coming true. VISUALIZE!! 

*Wear new clothes (I’ve kept them to wear today!)

*Light a candle to ignite new energy. I use a fall scented one!

*Carry some Virgo crystals. I use Lapis Lazuli and will carry them close to my heart.

*Have your home spick and span and organized.

*Perform some random acts of kindness over the next few days and weeks.

Really get into your intentions. BELIEVE you deserve them. Visualize it happening for you and why you deserve them.

Because the moon is in Virgo, I will be focusing on my health and organization. It’s a sign that is very disciplined and orderly. I want to take on board some of that discipline and orderliness. But you may have other areas you wish to improve on.

Whatever it is you are wishing for on this new moon, put your heart and soul into it. Believe you deserve it, offer thanks and gratitude to the Universe, do some kind acts to build up good karma brownies and watch what will enfold…

Blessings and Hugs,
Patricia and Coco xxx