From Kayaking in Panama to Ice-Skating in London, See Where the Stars Will Take You this Week
Israeli postage stamp from 1961 designed by I. Blaushild. (Photo: Karen Horton)
This column is for the week of Dec. 8-14, 2014.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York (Photo: Benjamin Beytekin/DPA/Corbis)
The planets of love and expression are lining up in your sign, Sagittarius, making your philosophical side emerge, while the Moon’s movement this week is triggering some emotions and even nostalgia. Embrace these as you pay your respects to a great singer and peacemaker as you gather with the other imaginers in Strawberry Fields early in the week. This designated quiet zone in Central Park, the heart of New York City, will give you the space to reflect upon what is coming up to be honored in you.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Bocas Del Toro (Photo: Richard & Gloria Maschmeyer/Design Pics/Corbis)
It’s been an intense few months, Capricorn, and you are ready to unwind. Board a prop plane from Panama City for the exotic Bocas del Toro Islands, and feel as if you’ve stepped into another time and place. Snorkel around the mangrove roots, said to be the ocean’s nursery, or lay back and just watch the waves lap on shore. If you’re really feeling adventurous, try out an ocean kayak or hop on a water taxi and explore one of the other nine islands in the archipelago — or not! All you really need to do is unplug this week, and feel refreshed and revived.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Lake McKenzie, Fraser Island (Photo: Southern Stock Corp Trust/Superstock/Corbis)
Mars’s recent shift into your sign is lighting the internal fire you need to get up and go! Head down under to Australia’s Sunshine Coast and catch some summertime vibes on Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hike through the ancient rainforests, run along the impossibly white beaches (with sand dunes dating back 30,000 years), or take a freshwater dip in the unforgettable Lake McKenzie. K’gari, the Aboriginal name for the island, means “paradise” — and that, Aquarius, is all you need to know.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Ik-Kil Cenote, Chichen Itza, Mexico (Photo: Pola Damonte/Moment Open/Getty Images)
The planets have been lining up, supporting your larger vision, but the watery Moon’s movement this week is giving you the go-ahead to have some fun. Grab your underwater camera, strap on your diving tank, and head to the Cenotes in Mexico. This series of subterranean rivers, lakes, and sinkholes is said to be the pinnacle of diving in the Yucatán. Be inspired as you snap away at this incredible hidden world, where you can swim among underwater stalagmites as the sun shines through the jungle, lighting your expedition. Go for it, Pisces — take the plunge!
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
Saint Kitts (Photo: slack12/Flickr)
The planets are giving you an adventurous spirit these days, and thanks to Mars’s recent movement, you’re very popular and have an entourage to join you in all your playfulness! Grab your friends and head to Saint Kitts, where commercialism has yet to strike. View the rainforests by zipline or the coast while riding on the scenic open-air railway that circles part of the island. Splash about in the turquoise waters of Conaree Beach, with its contrasting black volcanic sand, thanks to the nearby Mount Liamuiga, and maybe join in a pick-up cricket game. Roll with it this week, Aries, always keeping fun in the forefront.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
‘Hanging by a Thread’, United States, New York, New York City, American Museum of Natural History (Photo: Chris Ford/Flickr)
You’ve been doing a lot of personal excavating lately, purging the excess and the unnecessary as you uncover deeper gems beneath the surface. This week, however, the planets are telling you to take a little break from this important work. Go wander the halls of the American Museum of Natural History in New York and marvel at the treasures from other deep digs. Wrap up the visit at the Origami Holiday Tree, adorned with hand-made origami dinosaurs inspired by the prehistoric treasures in the museum’s halls. Just make sure you get out before the doors close, because you never know what might happen once the lights go out…
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Eiffel Tower & Sacré Coeur (Photo: AG Photographe/Moment Open/Getty Images)
The arts and creative expression have taken center stage for you, Gemini, so put yourself out there and let everyone know what’s been going on behind the scenes. Paris is one of the most supportive spots on the globe for you this week! From the Sacré Coeur, presiding over the city, to the avant-garde architecture of the Centre Pompidou to masterpieces residing beneath the Pyramid at the Louvre in the heart of the city, Paris is bursting with creativity at every turn. Merge with the excitement and the arts this week, Gemini. You are ready for it!
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Cancer (June 21-July 22)
(Photo: Colin Anderson/Blend Images/Getty Image)
With the emotional Moon in your sign this week, you have a yearning to slow down and tune in to your sensitive nature. Relax in Fiji as the waters surrounding your raised bungalow set the rhythm and tone for the week. Hang out in a hammock for the day along an alabaster beach, check out the soft-coral snorkeling, or charter a boat to visit one of the more than 332 islands that make up the colorful archipelago. Whatever you choose, follow whatever desires are flowing through your heart.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Ice Skating at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom (Photo: Christie Goodwin/Getty Images)
The Moon and Jupiter are in your sign this week, signaling that it’s time to indulge in the abundance and opulence that the end of the year brings. Head to the glittery Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London, where you can skate in the park after dark, be the queen or king of an outdoor ice throne, and do some festive holiday shopping for loved ones. Be generous, be grateful, but above all, sparkle brightly, Leo. It’s your nature, after all!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Bai Dai Beach, Vietnam (Photo: khoibinh/Flickr)
The Moon in your sign at the end of the week and Mars’s recent shift are giving you the energy and drive to be active, while your heart is urging you to simply go with the flow. Outside of Nha Trang, Vietnam, lies Bai Dai Beach, whose name means “Long Beach”; it’s a rightful favorite in Southeast Asia for catching some serious waves. Get on your board now, and cherish this slice of surfers’ heaven while it’s still relatively undiscovered — at least for the next few years.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Ancient city of Troy, Tevfikiye, Canakkale Province, Turkey, Asia (Photo: Paul Wiliams - Funkystock/imageBROKER/Corbis)
Your love of the arts and literature is at the forefront of your astrological stage this week, Libra. Grab your copy of The Iliad and head to Turkey to see the archaeological site of the ancient Aegean city of Troy, from which was launched the famous Trojan War. Wander around the ancient ruins dating back more than 4,000 years, enjoy the lush forests of nearby Mount Ida, or marvel at the art of the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep. Travel back in time, and connect to the civilizations that helped shape our present-day world.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Lake Rotorua, New Zealand (Photo: GLVImages/Moment/Getty Images
This week, get yourself grounded, Scorpio. Journey to Lake Rotorua on New Zealand’s North Island, where you can experience a real stick-to-your-ribs Maori Hāngi feast where the food is cooked in an underground pit lined with burning-hot volcanic stones from the nearby Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Burying your food is a very dramatic way to cook, indeed, but the taste imparted by this unique subterranean method is delicious and really like none other. Wash it all down with a locally brewed Kiwi beer, and you will be satisfied for days!
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