Cafe Astrology

We believe that Astrology can be used as a powerful—and fun—tool for understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us. ... Read more

Where Do I Begin?

If you're new to Astrology, or have not yet had your natal chart drawn, your first stop at Cafe Astrology should be our article, How to Obtain My Natal Chart, for steps to receive your free birth chart online.

About Cafe Astrology

Cafe Astrology is brimming with articles, features, and tools that will appeal to people with a casual interest in Astrology, as well as beginning through advanced students of Astrology. (See our Site Map to quickly find what we have to offer).

Reports We offer Free Astrology Reports on our site. Simply input your birth data and obtain a free natal chart report. Find out your rising sign, planet signs and houses, and aspects—and what they mean. The report includes many of our own original interpretations found on Cafe Astrology, and more. A short compatibility report is also offered, as well as personalized horoscopes and transit reports.

We also offer Free Numerology Reports.

Birthday Forecasts "If Today is Your Birthday" horoscopes for the year ahead.

Compatibility Venus Sign Compatibility Compare Venus signs. Moon Sign Compatibility Compare your Moon sign with that of a romantic interest. Sun Sign Compatibility Compare your signs.

Popular on Cafe Astrology (updated daily):

1 Cafe Astrology Home
2 Monthly Horoscopes
3 Daily Horoscopes
4 Love Sign Compatibility
5 Forecasts
6 How to Obtain Your Chart
7 Love Oracle
8 If Today is Your Birthday
9 Astrology of Love & Sex
10 Leo Daily Horoscope

Sign-by-sign forecasts and horoscopes for 2012 These forecasts are designed to help you make constructive decisions in the year ahead, and are personalized into three groups for each sign. See also our 2012 Yearly Overview Horoscopes for each sign and our 2012 Yearly Love Horoscopes. 2012 Preview Horoscopes and 2012 Summary Horoscopes are also available.

With our Monthly Horoscopes, see what this month has in store for you. See also Daily Horoscopes, Good Days Calendars, and Ascendant Sign Horoscopes.

Featured at Cafe Astrology:

Current Features:

Venus is Retrograde from May 15th to June 27th, 2012. Read what it means in a general sense, and for each zodiac sign... Read more about Venus Retrograde

Mars is Retrograde from January 23rd to April 13th, 2012. Read what it means in a general sense, and for each zodiac sign... Read more about Mars Retrograde

Jupiter is in the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus. Learn about what Jupiter's transit through Taurus from June 4th, 2011, to June 11th, 2012, means in a general sense and for each zodiac sign...Read more about Jupiter in Taurus

A Solar Eclipse occurred on November 25th, 2011 and a Lunar Eclipse occurred on December 10th, 2011. The effects of this eclipses last 3-6 months. What does this mean for you? ... Read more about Current Eclipses

Saturn is in Libra having entered the sign on October 29, 2009. Learn about what Saturn's transit through Libra means, in a general sense, and for each zodiac sign...Read more about Saturn in Libra

How can we expand our life experience and improve our luck?
Look to Jupiter's sign in your birth chart for answers....Read more about Jupiter in the Signs

The Signs of the Zodiac

Learn all about the signs of the zodiac. We offer interpretations of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Ascendant in the signs:

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

The Planets

Learn the meanings of the planets and points in your natal chart:

Sun Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Ascendant Midheaven North Node Chiron Vertex Part of Fortune Eros Sun/Moon Midpoint

Birthday Today

If Today is Your Birthday
Forecast for 2012-2013

Born May 16 - Your Year Ahead
Some form of recognition for your work or for past good deeds may be forthcoming this year. Fortunate circumstances arise from a positive attitude as well as sincere self-expression. Relationships tend to stabilize and you are better able to manage your time and money. Finances are likely to be steady. Intuition runs high and creativity is strong... more

If You Were Born Today, May 16
Exceptionally talented in the creative arts, including music, you are very able to focus your energies enough to make a success out of yourself in the arts. Your personality is colorful, yet somewhat reserved and very poised. At times you can be so one-track minded that you can get into a rut. Charming and romantic by nature, you are likeable and personable. Famous people born today: Liberace, Janet Jackson, Megan Fox, Henry Fonda, Pierce Brosnan, Debra Winger, Tori Spelling.

Intermediate Topics and Specializations

The following are our intermediate astrology main topics. Click on these departments to access multiple articles on the subject:

Predictive Astrology - includes transits, progressions, solar returns, and more.
Synastry & Relationship Astrology - synastry (chart to chart comparison), the composite chart, advanced techniques, predicting love and marriage, and more.
Natal Astrology - aspects between planets and points, planets in signs and houses, and more.

Chinese Astrology

Chinese Astrology - learn your sign, element, and about the year ahead, 2012, the Year of the Dragon, from January 23rd:

The Year of the Dragon 2012: Chinese Astrology Horoscopes
Chinese Astrology & Zodiac: Introduction
More About Chinese Astrology

Astrology Tools

The following are just some of our astrological tools and tables:

Best Times for Business Success, Good Luck, and Romance & Sexuality - What are the best times this month for success in business and romance?
This Month's Ephemeris
This Week in Astrology
Fun Tool: Ideal Lover Selector
Venus Sign Table and Mars Sign Table

Feature Articles

Some of our feature articles include:

Eclipses Discover how recent and upcoming Solar and Lunar eclipses may affect your life.
Timing with the Moon The Moon is extensively used in electional astrology for determining the best times to begin projects and to time important events. It can be revealing as an indication of where a relationship is headed as well.
Astrology Topics: The Astrology of Money & Wealth What does your natal chart have to say about money and wealth? This article explores the potential of making, keeping, and accumulating money, as indicated in the natal chart.
Monthly Horoscopes Guides to the month ahead for each sign. The signs are divided into three groups each (decanates) for more accuracy.
Spiritual Life Lessons The lessons of the Nodes of the Moon point us in the right direction for inner balance and fulfillment.
Love & Sex Love, sex, and the stars...sounds very romantic. Find out love and sex "secrets" about yourself and others.
Sexual Astrology Learn about what turns people on -- all you need to know is the sign placement of Venus and/or Mars in the natal chart. Read more in our article.
Ultimate Guide to Free Astrology Reports on the Web There are plenty of free Astrology sample reports to be found on the web. We offer one handy page from which to access these interesting samples all about you, others, love, karma, destiny, and more.
It's All in the Cards You can seek answers to questions about the future using regular playing cards and this simple method.

Love, Romance, & Sexuality

See our main Astrology of Love & Sex page and other topics, including:

More to Explore

Sun Sign Compatibility and Moon Sign Compatibility.
Astrology Book Reviews We select our favorite books for learning astrology, as well as new and upcoming astrology books.
Buy Astrology Books: Our Recommendations for Students of Astrology and Used Astrology Books
Astrology Resources
Glossary of Astrology Terms
Kurt Cobain
Avril Lavigne
The Meaning of the Major Aspects in Astrology

What's in Store by the Stars:

May 16, 2012

The Moon is in Aries all day, and Aries' fiery ruler, Mars, forms a pleasing trine to Pluto midday. This is a powerful aspect that helps us to focus on our goals, to take decisive action, and to go after what we want without stepping on others' toes. We are willing to explore alternatives rather than simply relying on the tried and true. We are not afraid of a challenge and are willing to attempt to overcome obstacles. This is a strong energy for reworking or overhauling a project. However, with Jupiter quincunx Saturn exact this evening, decision making can be compromised as we can have difficulty seeing our alternatives in a realistic light. As well, Mars opposes Chiron early into the day tomorrow, and we can be unclear on which way we want to go.

This Week in Astrology

Daily Trends Calendar

The Moon is in its Waning Crescent phase today.

Moon Phases Calendar

Love Cards Ask a question and get an answer to your love questions with this fun oracle based on cartomancy.

Love Dice Oracle Ask a question or inquire about a wish.

2012 Love Horoscopes...

Ask Annie:

Ask Annie Do you have a burning question that our in-house astrologer may be able to answer? Annie specializes in exploring relationships, love, and personality issues from an astrological perspective. Try our FREE service, or see our astrologer's advice to other readers.

Latest News:

Some recent additions to the site include: Venus is Retrograde from May 15-June 27, June 2012 Overview Horoscopes, May 2012 Overview Horoscopes, April 2012 Overview Horoscopes, March 2012 Overview Horoscopes, Chinese Horoscopes: Year of the Dragon Horoscopes 2012, February 2012 Overview Horoscopes, Mars Retrograde January 23-April 13, 2012, 2012 Yearly Horoscopes, 2012 Preview Horoscopes: Overview, Astrology of 2012, January 2012 Overview Horoscopes, Lunar Eclipse in Gemini December 10, 2011, Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius November 25, 2011, December 2011 Overview Horoscopes, Mercury Retrograde November 24-December 13, 2011, November 2011 Overview Horoscopes, Retrogrades in 2011 and 2012.

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Astro Short:

Quote: In a letter to Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung wrote "My studies in astrology are fascinating...I have come to the firm conclusion that at the moment of birth an individual takes on the characteristic state of the Universe for that moment in time."

"What's your rising sign?" Learn about the characteristics of your Ascendant sign, and those of your friends, family, and celebrities in this article.
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Love Sign Compatibility:

When love matches are being studied, see if your Venus signs are compatible. See also Sun Sign Compatibility.

Love Palmistry Love in the Palm of Your Hand: Palmistry Reading

We present some basics of palmistry, with a special emphasis on love and relationships as indicated in the palm.
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Which Celebrities Share Your Signs?

Is your Sun in powerful Leo, just like Madonna? Or do you have Moon in sweet Pisces, like Sarah Michelle Gellar? Find out which celebrities share your sign positions.
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