Llewellyn’s 2019 Sun Sign Book: Horoscopes for Everyone

298 Pages·2018·1.88 MB·English

by  Lesley Francis

2019
SUN SIGN
BOOK
Forecasts by
Lesley Francis
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Contents
Meet Lesley Francis
How to Use This Book by Kim Rogers-Gallagher Ascendant Table
Astrology Basics
Meet the Planets
A Word about Retrogrades
Signs of the Zodiac
The Twelve Signs
Aspects
2019 at a Glance
2019 Sun Sign Book Forecasts by Lesley Francis Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces

Meet Lesley Francis
Lesley is a full-time practicing astrologer, intuitive, professional writer,
teacher/facilitator, and speaker. She began her study of astrology in early 1974
while working as a journalist for Canada’s fourth-largest newspaper and quickly
found a lifelong passion, one that ultimately took her down a completely
different path in the late 1990s after she left behind her 25-year career in
journalism. This shift led to still more changes as Lesley developed both her
psychic gifts and her very own intuitive tool, a deck of cards based in astrology.
Her monthly predictions graced Llewellyn’s Astrological Calendar, the largest-
selling calendar of its kind worldwide, for seven years, from 2012 to 2018, and
she is a past contributor to other Llewellyn publications. Lesley has spoken at
numerous astrological conferences, including NORWAC, SOTA, and the
inaugural Canadian Astrology Conference in 2015.
Lesley can be reached through her website at www.lesleyfrancis.com.
How to Use This Book
by Kim Rogers-Gallagher
Hi there! Welcome to the 2019 edition of Llewellyn’s Sun Sign Book. This book
centers on Sun sign astrology—that is, the set of general attributes and
characteristics that those of us born under each of the twelve particular Sun signs
share. You’ll find descriptions of your sign’s qualities tucked into your sign’s
chapter, along with the type of behavior you tend to exhibit in different life
situations—with regard to relationships, work situations, and the handling of
money and possessions, for example. Oh, and there’s a section that’s dedicated
to good old-fashioned fun, too, including what will bring you joy and how to
make it happen.
There’s a lot to be said for Sun sign astrology. First off, the Sun’s sign at the
time of your birth describes the qualities, talents, and traits you’re here to study
this time around. If you believe in reincarnation, think of it as declaring a
celestial major for this lifetime. Sure, you’ll learn other things along the way, but
you’ve announced to one and all that you’re primarily interested in mastering
this one particular sign. Then, too, on a day when fiery, impulsive energies are
making astrological headlines, if you’re a fiery and/or impulsive sign yourself—
like Aries or Aquarius, for example—it’s easy to imagine how you’ll take to the
astrological weather a lot more easily than a practical, steady-handed sign like
Taurus or Virgo.
Obviously, astrology comes in handy, for a variety of reasons. Getting to know
your “natal” Sun sign (the sign the Sun was in when you were born) can most
certainly give you the edge you need to ace the final and move on to the next
celestial course level—or basically to succeed in life, and maybe even earn a few
bonus points toward next semester. Using astrology on a daily basis nicely
accelerates the process.
Now, there are eight other planets and one lovely Moon in our neck of the
celestial woods, all of which also play into our personalities. The sign that was
on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth—otherwise known as your
Ascendant, or rising sign—is another indicator of your personality traits.
Honestly, there are all kinds of cosmic factors, so if it’s an in-depth, personal
analysis you’re after, a professional astrologer is the only way to go—especially
if you’re curious about relationships, past lives, future trends, or even the right
time to schedule an important life event. Professional astrologers calculate your
birth chart—again, the “natal” chart—based on the date, place, and exact time of
your birth—which allows for a far more personal and specific reading. In the
meantime, however, in addition to reading up on your Sun sign, you can use the
tables on pages 8 and 9 to find the sign of your Ascendant. (These tables,
however, are approximate and tailored to those of us born in North America, so
if the traits of your Ascendant don’t sound familiar, check out the sign directly
before or after.) There are three sections to each sign chapter in this book. As I
already mentioned, the first section describes personality traits, and while it’s fun
to read your own, don’t forget to check out the other Sun signs. (Oh, and do feel
free to mention any rather striking behavioral similarities to skeptics. It’s great
fun to watch a Scorpio’s reaction when you tell them they’re astrologically
known as “the sexy sign,” or a Gemini when you thank them for creating the
concept of multitasking.) The second section is entitled “The Year Ahead” for
each sign. Through considering the movements of the outer planets (Uranus,
Neptune, and Pluto), the eclipses, and any other outstanding celestial
movements, this segment will provide you with the big picture of the year—or
basically the broad strokes of what to expect, no matter who you are or where
you are, collectively speaking.
The third section includes monthly forecasts, along with rewarding days and
challenging days, basically a heads-up designed to alert you to potentially easy
times as well as potentially tricky times.
At the end of every chapter you’ll find an Action Table, providing general
information about the best time to indulge in certain activities. Please note that
these are only suggestions. Don’t hold yourself back or rush into anything your
intuition doesn’t wholeheartedly agree with—and again, when in doubt, find
yourself a professional.
Well, that’s it. I hope that you enjoy this book, and that being aware of the
astrological energies of 2019 helps you create a year full of fabulous memories!
Kim Rogers-Gallagher has written hundreds of articles and columns for
magazines and online publications and has two books of her own, Astrology for
the Light Side of the Brain and Astrology for the Light Side of the Future. She’s a
well-known speaker who’s been part of the UAC faculty since 1996. Kim can be
contacted at [email protected] for fees regarding readings, classes,
and lectures.
Ascendant Table
Your Time of Birth
Noon–
Your 10 am–
6–8 am 8–10 am 2–4 pm 4–6 pm
2 pm
Sun Sign Noon
Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra
Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio
Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius
Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn
Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius
Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces
Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries
Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus
Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini
Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer
Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo
Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo
Your Time of Birth
Midnight–
Your 10 pm–
6–8 pm 8–10 pm 2–4 am 4–6 am
2 am
Sun Sign Midnight
Aries Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries
Taurus Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus
Gemini Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini
Cancer Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer
Leo Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo
Virgo Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo
Libra Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra
Scorpio Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio
Sagittarius Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius
Capricorn Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn
Aquarius Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius
Pisces Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces
How to use this table: 1. Find your Sun sign in the left column.
2. Find your approximate birth time in a vertical column.
3. Line up your Sun sign and birth time to find your Ascendant.
This table will give you an approximation of your Ascendant. If you feel that the
sign listed as your Ascendant is incorrect, try the one either before or after the
listed sign. It is difficult to determine your exact Ascendant without a complete
natal chart.
Astrology Basics
Natal astrology is done by freeze-framing the solar system at the moment of
your birth, from the perspective of your birth place. This creates a circular map
that looks like a pie sliced into twelve pieces. It shows where every heavenly
body we’re capable of seeing was located when you arrived. Basically, it’s your
astrological tool kit, and it can’t be replicated more than once in thousands of
years. This is why we astrologers are so darn insistent about the need for you to
either dig your birth certificate out of that box of ancient paperwork in the back
of your closet or get a copy of it from the county clerk’s office where you were
born. Natal astrology, as interpreted by a professional astrologer, is done exactly
and precisely for you and no one else. It shows your inherent traits, talents, and
challenges. Comparing the planets’ current positions to their positions in your
birth chart allows astrologers to help you understand the celestial trends at work
in your life—and most importantly, how you can put each astrological energy to
a positive, productive use.
Let’s take a look at the four main components of every astrology chart.
Planets
The planets represent the needs or urges we all experience once we hop off the
Evolutionary Express and take up residence inside a human body. For example,
the Sun is your urge to shine and be creative, the Moon is your need to express
emotions, Mercury is in charge of how you communicate and navigate, and
Venus is all about who and what you love—and more importantly, how you love.
Signs
The sign a planet occupies is like a costume or uniform. It describes how you’ll
go about acting on your needs and urges. If you have Venus in fiery, impulsive
Aries, for example, and you’re attracted to a complete stranger across the room,
you won’t wait for them to come to you. You’ll walk over and introduce yourself
the second the urge strikes you. Venus in intense, sexy Scorpio, however? Well,
that’s a different story. In this case, you’ll keep looking at a prospective beloved
until they finally give in, cross the room, and beg you to explain why you’ve
been staring at them for the past couple of hours.
Houses
The houses represent the different sides of our personalities that emerge in