EntertainMe Magazine October 2014 | Page 64

on Monday, October 27, gives a boost to the good feelings when Venus trines Neptune. CAPRICORN: 12/22 1/20 October 2014 October starts with the Moon conjoining Pluto in Capricorn, adding a touch of paranoia to the day. Relax. You can handle this better than most signs. The October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse shine straight into your family and home life. Enjoy something extraordinary, be it food or entertainment. If someone gets bent out of shape, laugh it off and refuse to feel bad. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 touch your workplace, career, and public image. This is no time to be insecure or reticent about any of your skills or accomplishments. AQUARIUS: 1/21 - 2/19 October 2014 Mercury goes stationary retrograde when the Moon is in Aquarius on Saturday, October 4. Go with the flow, and don’t expect all of your best-laid plans to go smoothly. The Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse on October 8 let you enjoy smaller, intensely pleasing social gatherings or interactions. Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to good times with good people. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 can open your eyes and heart to how to better connect with people. Whether it’s from loved ones at a distance or humanity at large, you can get a spiritual insight. PISCES: 2/20 - 3/20 October 2014 The Moon/Neptune conjunction Sunday, October 5, ends the weekend in a dreamy mood after the hectic Mars/Uranus trine earlier in the day. The Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse on October 8 spark new interest in money - how to get it and what to do with it. Be more proactive and independent in your thinking, and rely less on others to magically appear with solutions. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 draw you deeper into the concerns of others. Your instincts will tell you what’s going on and how to approach them, if appropriate. Tact matters. 64 ARIES: 3/21 - 4/20 October 2014 October 8, with the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, is big for you. It could rock your world, and you’ll be the one doing the rocking! Have fun, and keep love in the equation. The New Moon on October 23 is also a partial Solar Eclipse, and you may feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Do what you can for loved ones, and don’t get stressed about anything. Mars (ruler of Aries) enters the sign of Capricorn on October 26. If you haven’t been overly motivated at work or felt very practical, that will soon change. TAURUS: 4/21 - 5/21 October 2014 The October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse will be an intensely private experience for you, no matter how busy other people keep you. Take some quiet time for yourself, do something you love, and learn something important about you. The Moon is in Taurus when retrograde Mercury enters Libra and the Sun sextiles Jupiter on October 10. It could be a sweet, peaceful weekend with generous give and take. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 hit your heart, love life, and any and all partners you have. Talk little, listen a lot, and don’t cling to anything for old time’s sake. GEMINI: 5/22 - 6/21 October 2014 Mercury goes stationary retrograde on October 4, setting the tone for the next three weeks. Patience and organization will be the key to avoiding complications. If you’re ever in doubt, ask for clarification. If you want your social life in high gear, the October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse bring it on. It’s a night for hot friends and wild times on the town. Keep it safe. The New Moon and partial Solar Eclipse on October 23 get serious and remind you to take care of yourself, your health, and all those lovely people and things that mean so much to you. CANCER: 6/22 - 7/23 October 2014 The October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse could slam your workplace, business, or public life. It could be good, letting you really show off how great you can be (but not too obviously at someone else’s expense, please). The Moon is in Cancer when Venus sextiles Jupiter on Tuesday, October 14. People may like spending time with you just to make themselves feel better. They may cheer you up, too. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 could launch you into a day of big fun and bigger creativity. Even if nothing lasts more than a day, you’ll have the memory. Celebrity Libras VIRGO: 8/24 - 9/23 October 2014 People may offer to help you at the October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, and they’ll be helping themselves just as much. Be the catalyst for goodwill and get problems solved at the same time. The Moon is in Virgo when Mercury sextiles Jupiter on Monday, October 20. People may be more agreeable and sensible all week long, especially at work. Venus sextiles Mars on that same day, motivating more good feelings. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse of October 23 highlight good times with good friends. Go out and do something special or stay in and do some heartfelt chatting. BIRTHDAY: October 4, 1957 BIRTHPLACE: New York AGE: 56 years old Zach Galifianakis ABOUT: Co-founded the hip-hop music label Def Jam and also created successful clothing lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. BEFORE FAME: He attended College of New York, but left to pursue his passion of helping to promote local musicians. TV Show Host BIRTHDAY: October 2, 1970 BIRTHPLACE: New Jersey LEO: 7/24 - 8/23 October 2014 People will find you during the October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, and they may try to shake you down for help, advice, or favors. Some of these requests will be fun, and it’s often flattering to be asked. The Moon is in Leo when Mercury conjuncts Venus on Friday, October 17. Look forward to a way better than average weekend. Romance could be in the air! The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 might rattle your home life or family affairs. There will be a lot of loving, creative ideas to improve your financial and comfort levels. Kelly Ripa Comedian BIRTHDAY: October 1, 1969 BIRTHPLACE: North Carolina AGE: 45 years old ABOUT: Stand up comedian, pianist, and actor who became known for his starring roles in The Hangover, Due Date, and The Campaign. He also played a supporting role in the HBO series Bored to Death. BEFORE FAME: He dropped out of North Carolina State University as a communications student and joined Saturday Night Live as a writer, but quit after two weeks. He started doing stand up comedy in a laundromat. AGE: 43 years old ABOUT: Regis Philbin’s former TV sidekick who starred in Hope & Faith and later teamed up with Michael Strahan. BEFORE FAME: In high school she did ballet and was a cheerleader. TRIVIA She played Hayley Vaughan on All My Children for twelve years. FAMILY LIFE She got married to Mark Consuelos on May 1, 1996 and they had three children together. TRIVIA: He was one of the richest figures in the hip-hop community with a net worth of $340 million in 2011. FAMILY LIFE: He married Kimora Lee Simmons in 1998 and the couple had two daughters together. The pair would later announce their divorce in 2006. ASSOCIATED WITH: He co-founded his record label with Rick Rubin, and they worked with some of the most successful musicians of their time. Toni Braxton ASSOCIATED WITH: She and Regis Philbin hosted Live with Regis and Kelly for over 10 years. Russell Simmons TRIVIA: He and his siblings used to put on political plays about the Iran-Contra affair for his parents, and later starred with Will Ferrel in the political comedy The Campaign. Singer BIRTHDAY: October 7, 1967 FAMILY LIFE: He married Quinn Lundberg, co-founder of the Growing Voices charity, in August 2012 and they had their first child together in September 2013. ASSOCIATED WITH He co-hosted two episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in December 2003, where they discussed the comedy channel Funny or Die. BIRTHPLACE: Maryland AGE: 46 years old Entrepreneur ABOUT: Soul and R&B singer who has sold more than 66 million records over the course of her career. She released singles 65