From Seahorse-Spotting in Grenada to Beach-Hopping in the Philippines: Pack Your Bags, Check Your Stars and Go!
The stars know where you should travel this week. (Photo: Karen Horton)
This column is for the week of Oct. 20-26, 2014.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
There will no sleeping in New York City — only fun! (Photo: Arne Bornheim/Flickr)
The new Moon in your sign, the solar eclipse on Oct. 23, and the rest of the planets are all in cahoots with each other urging you to fulfill your desires and have some fun, Libra! Head to New York City, aka the City That Never Sleeps, and literally do whatever you want whenever you want. Or get yourself a hot stone massage, courtesy of Mars, and then grab a decadent soufflé au chocolat at a lovely little Parisian patisserie afterward. This is your week to indulge and enjoy yourself, Libra!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Be present at a beautiful beach on Flinders Island, near Tasmania. (Photo: Getty Images)
The solar eclipse on Oct. 23, the watery Moon, and solid Saturn — all in your sign this week — are giving you the chance to let go and simply enjoy life. Let your heart lead you to the beautiful beaches of Flinders Island, between Australia and Tasmania, where you can relax and partake of the pristine beach or the rocky hikes. Or journey to the center of Australia to the sacred site of Uluru (Ayers Rock), and tune in to the heart and soul of the land. The lessons the planets, the rocks, and the ocean are offering are about being centered and strong in yourself. Make time for that and be present once you are there. You will surely feel the difference.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Take in the beauty of the Italian Alps. (Photo: Getty Images)
As Mars spends its final week in your sign, make sure you’ve received all that this feisty and fiery planet is offering you, Sag. Regaining your natural sense of adventure and trusting your choices without overthinking are the major gifts of these last six weeks. As the solar eclipse comes in on Oct. 23, it too will encourage you to grab some pals and head out to the wild west to explore the Turquoise Trail through Madrid, N.M., or to hike along the incredible Italian Alps. No time to discuss it all — just go for it!
Related: Off the Beaten Path: 6 Hidden Gems Along New Mexico’s Turquoise Trail
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
One of the many Man at Work sculptures in Bratislava. (Photo: R. Melero/Flickr)
Since you’re still in “work! work! work!” and “must stay focused!” mode, here’s a little task to add to your list. In between emails, texts, and conference calls, see how many “man at work” sculptures you can find sprinkled throughout Old Town in Bratislava, Slovakia. Or channel Franz Kafka as you walk around Prague, and see the many other outdoor sculptures that adorn the city. Get yourself outside and out of your head a little each day, Capricorn! And actually, you don’t really need to “do” anything once you’re there. The solar eclipse on Oct. 23 is making sure you find a little diversion every day.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Steam billows from the hot springs in Hakone, Japan. (Photo: Getty Images)
The planets are on the move, but with the solar eclipse on Oct. 23, this is a week for you to slow things down and be present wherever you are. Take a break from the awesome insanity of Rio and spend the day in Tijuna Forest, the world’s largest urban forest, where you can go rock climbing, hiking, and even hang gliding —yes, right in the middle of the city! Or feel as if time has been suspended as you soak your tensions away in the magical “onsen” in Hakone, famous for its hot springs and just an hour south of Tokyo by train, but a million miles away from the hullabaloo of the city. This week, take a breather, Aquarius. You need the pause.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
A black seahorse spotted on a shipwreck off the coast of Grenada. (Photo: Coby Bidwell/Flickr)
The solar eclipse on Oct. 23, Neptune, and the Moon’s movement this week are handing you a wetsuit and an underwater camera so you can dive beneath the surface and explore the world under the waves. Snap a selfie with some seahorses as you swim around the coral-covered vessels on a dive in Grenada, known for its vibrant shipwreck dives. Or check out the remains around Stenopus Reef, one of the most famous dives in Mauritius, where the clownfish and sea fans have usurped the decks. There’s vibrancy and a peacefulness there you will welcome, Pisces.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The longest walkway bridge in the Southern Hemisphere. (Photo: Getty Images)
As the solar eclipse on Oct. 23 conveys, this is a week of new beginnings and doing new things — with a twist. Conquer your fear of heights zipping along one of the world’s longest and highest suspension bridges as you bike the Timber Trail in New Zealand. Or correct your two left feet as you dance the Cajun two-step in New Orleans with that special someone. Stay connected to nature and to your favorite people, and make sure to do it in a new way, inventive Aries.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Take in the beauty at Rocky Mountain National Park. (Photo: Wally Gobetz/Flickr)
It’s R&R time, Taurus. The solar eclipse on Oct. 23 and the Moon’s movement this week are urging you to slow things down and take in the colors and sounds of fall. Sit solid on a boulder in the middle of a Colorado stream in Rocky Mountain National Park, or watch the leaves float by as you fly-fish in Salmon River, Idaho. Get into nature and take that well-deserved pause you need this week.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Hike to the top of Camelback Mountain. (Photo: David/Flickr)
As Mars gears up to move this week, take some time to make sure you’ve received the gifts it’s been presenting to you over the past six weeks. It’s been stirring the relationship pot every now and then, creating some tension at times, but also reminding you that through friction comes greater growth. Mars loves to move its muscles in order to integrate, so this week, show Mars some love as you hike to the top of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix. Or tune in to the solar eclipse on Oct. 23, give yourself some reflective time, and make sure you’ve digested all Mars has been offering as you hike along the serene Twin Lakes trail near Salt Lake City. Then connect with loved ones from an integrated and peaceful place, Gemini.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Relax on the beaches of Boracay. (Photo: Chewy Chua/Flickr)
The planets and the solar eclipse on Oct. 23 want you to tune in to your desires and your heart this week, Cancer. You’ve been so busy lately that you may need some help figuring out what exactly you’d like to do. No worries! Ease into it as you treat yourself to a massage while relaxing on the stunning white beaches of Boracay in the Philippines. Or take in the spectacular view of Pamukkale’s salt pools in western Turkey as you lounge in one for a while. Then get yourself up and go play!
Related: An Ancient and Delicious Road Trip From Bodrum to Ephesus
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Chow down on some loco moco. (Photo: t-mizo/Flickr)
With the solar eclipse on Oct. 23, this is the week to recalibrate, Leo, starting with your tummy. After a long day surfing, get grounded as you gobble up a plate of loco moco, a Hawaiian favorite that will keep you full for days. Or slurp some steamy ramen after a busy day tooling around Tokyo. Then sit back, relax, and pat your happy Buddha belly. Mission accomplished!
Related: Hawaii: Where to Eat Like a Local
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Visit the Zen garden at Ryoan-ji temple, Kyoto. (Photo: Carsten ten Brink/Flickr)
Kicking off the week with the Moon in your sign and the solar eclipse on Oct. 23, it’s time to take stock of your living environment, Virgo. Mars makes its final connections this week to your home front, which may have been giving you the itch to move, or at least do some serious rearranging. Spend time learning about feng shui in the Yellow River Valley, birthplace of this fascinating Chinese system of home design. Or experience wabi sabi, Japanese traditional design, firsthand at the Zen garden at Ryoan-ji temple in Kyoto. Serenity and grounding are keywords for you this week. Take a page from the ancients and implement some energetic tricks at home so you can operate at your highest level.
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