Scorpio season is here and the solar power of introspection and transformation compels us to confront our shadows. Increasing the magnitude of cosmic energy is the Full Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse in Taurus, the last eclipse of 2023 and the Taurus/Scorpio cycle.
As the light of the Full Moon dims a dusky red, emotional awareness grows and pauses, we’ve been here before and now are ready to make another evolutionary shift. Issues regarding security, stability, resources and relationships continue as well as fears around change and feeling stuck. However, we have reached a cosmic crossroad where purging old and limiting karmic stories and stormy perspectives is necessary.
Read moreWith the Sun now in Libra, the varying light and temperature reflects the weather of this new season. Dramatically adding to this seasonal shift is the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra, the first of the last two eclipses of 2023; an annular eclipse that blocks most of the Sun, creating a dramatic ring of fire that brings lasting effects in our lives. As we set intentions in quiet contemplation of Libra’s celestial realm of beauty, balance and harmony, this powerful Solar Eclipse creates a dynamic cosmic opening for a leap in consciousness, a pause in the light that resets our personal sense of self, our identity and our partnerships.
Read morePluto in Capricorn stationed retrograde on October 10th. The planet of transformation, Pluto shows us the dark side of life, and with that, straight up asks us if we can find and create meaning in our lives. Are we doing something, building something, participating in something that we truly care about and in doing so brings value to the human experience in some way?
Read moreWith the Sun now in Libra and the Equinox just past, the balance between day and night begins to shift as we enter a new season. Illuminating the night sky and our deepest feelings, the bright light of the Super Full Moon in Aries, fires up our personal will and bold desires with a powerful focus on claiming our individual needs. With the opposition to the Sun in Libra we are also called to consider the needs of those around us, especially our most cherished loved ones.
Read moreHalfway through September with the Equinox approaching, we are inundated with retrograde planets, including Mercury which stations direct September 15, 2023. As we reflect and reconsider many facets of life, we are called deep within our heart to begin the process of starting fresh with a new perspective and plan revitalizing our happiness and personal satisfaction. As the Sun and Moon merge in earthy Virgo, a growing sense of discontent crystalizes. There is something within ourselves or our lives that we know could be better than it is and we now are ready to get to work and do something about it.
Read moreAnd another retrograde is upon us! Jupiter, in the sign of Taurus, stations retrograde September 4, 2023 adding to the long list of retrograde planets. Good natured Jupiter, is the planet, of big dreams, optimism, and faith in life itself. The planet that asks us to look at how we underestimate ourselves, and with that get in touch with our big dreams, and to believe they are possible.
Read moreDuring this active Virgo season overflowing with retrograde energies, we wrap up August with the second Super Full Moon of the month, referred to as a Blue Moon. Also the biggest and brightest Super Full Moon in 2023, Luna’s radiant glow will light up the night sky in the mystical sign of Pisces where the veil between the spiritual realm and the material world thins. Increasing intuition and psychic impressions that guide us to dive into our inner world, this Super Moon asks we embrace the cosmic dance between reason and instinct.
Read moreUranus in the sign of Taurus joins the still growing list of planets stationing retrograde in 2023 and will last until January 27, 2024 when Uranus will station direct.
Called the “Great Awakener,” a planet that creates change, Uranus wakes us up to who we truly are. During this retrograde period some of the outer shake ups can subside, but the process within each of us will begin and deepen, leading us through internal shifts of awareness and reckoning.
Read moreThe first day of the Sun entering Virgo, we are deep into retrograde season. Yes it’s time for another go around with Mercury! Increasing the mental focus of this phase of retracing and reflecting on where we’ve been is due to Mercury being in Virgo, one of the two signs Mercury rules (Gemini is the other). In the down to earth sign of Virgo extra emphasis is focused on overall improvement, of self and circumstances.
Read moreDuring Leo season when the Sun aligns with its own sign, solar power rules and like the mighty lion whose presence is commanding, we are fired up to shine our light! Bringing in more of this Leo energy is the New Moon in Leo, where big emotions inspire us to reflect, and re-imagine how we see ourselves, how we show up and what we have to give. Awakening us, this New Moon asks that we embrace our potential for greater leadership, creativity and genuine self-expression. To envision an authentic fresh start where we feel stronger, more vital and alive!
Read moreAs August begins during Leo season, and the astrological Sun shines brilliant and energizing in Leo, the Full Moon in Aquarius rises; the first of two Super Full Moon phases during this month. Reflecting the light of the Sun, the intuitive awareness of the Full Moon in Aquarius compels us to confront the status quo, embrace life enhancing opportunities and claim our utmost desires to live an authentic life. To freely stand in our truth as we also connect and support the greater communities and causes that stir our heart.
Read moreTransiting Venus in Leo stations retrograde on July 22nd until September 3, 2023. At that time Venus will station direct at 12 degrees, 12 minutes of Leo, finishing out the transit through Leo on October 8, 2023.
When Venus stations retrograde, it is a time to go back over and reflect upon the area of life of the birthchart it has traveled through up to this point in time. The Goddess and planet of love, relaxation, restoration, personal appeal and aesthetics and the ways we make money are natural Venus pathways. Very much about personal connection and making relationships; Venus represents how, what and who we love.
Read moreAs we near the end of Cancer season, the Sun and Moon merge, drawing us inward where tender feelings and deeply hidden longings swim. Aligning with the sensitive energy of this New Moon in Cancer, intuition intensifies and calls us to open our heart to the wisdom within that urges us to embrace more of life. To pay attention to our inner world, rich with imagination and initiative and begin to give form to a new set of intentions that requires us to bare our soul a bit more than we are used to.
Read moreNow in Cancer season and the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern hemisphere, the night sky will be illuminated by the first Super Full Moon of the 2023. Closer to the Earth, with a brighter light and stronger gravitational pull this Full Moon in Capricorn intensifies and illuminates our emotions around personal responsibilities and the needs of home and family, with our professional obligations and the needs of career, community and our most worthy goals.
Read moreIn the final few days of Gemini season, the winds of change are active, stimulating interest for continued learning and personal growth. Adding emotional spontaneity that clears the way for a fresh start is the New Moon in Gemini asking us to open our heart and mind to new, exciting ideas and plans that keeps us feeling alive and engaged with the pulse of life.
Read moreTransiting Saturn has been in the sign of Pisces since March 7, 2023. Saturn is the great teacher, the taskmaster and the planet that spells out clearly the things we should be doing that we often don’t want to do, and what the consequences are if we don’t do these things.
In the sensitive sign of Pisces, Saturn is a cosmic signal that we, collectively and individually need to be more serious about and apply ourselves to our spiritual lives, creative undertakings and deepening our capacity for compassion. Saturn in Pisces also brings us up front and close to the shadow of Pisces; issues around escapism, addiction, apathy or delusion that may have or are becoming a problem.
Read moreOn June 10, 2023 Pluto retrograde in Aquarius will move back into the last degrees of Capricorn until October 10, 2023 when Pluto stations direct in Capricorn. This retrograde is the first of two retrograde phases where Pluto will hang out going back and forth over the Capricorn, Aquarius cusp before fully moving into Aquarius which will be on November 19, 2024.
Since Pluto’s momentous entry into Aquarius on March 23rd, we have felt a powerful pull to deep shadow work around our individuality and the authenticity of our lives. However, on May 1, 2023, Pluto made its first station retrograde in Aquarius. This brief first foray into Aquarius didn’t give us the time to gain much momentum and significantly experience the effects of this transition into Aquarius. With this retrograde re-entry in Capricorn, the Cosmos is showing us we aren’t done with Pluto in Capricorn and we need to have a serious and honest review and re-evaluation of how well or not so well we’ve grown and healed through the expression and lessons of Capricorn.
Read moreGemini season like a breath of fresh air, invigorates our mind and picks up the pace of day to day life. However with the abundance of Taurus energy remaining after the recent New Moon, we continue to receive cosmic support that grounds us during this fiery lunar phase. Symbolized by the Archer with bow taught and arrow pointed towards the sky, the bright light of this Full Moon increases emotional awareness of where we have been, how far we’ve come and inspires us to go beyond our limits and stretch further into life.
Read moreAs we come to the end of Taurus season we continue to receive the gift of a more measured pace after the emotional turbulence of the two recent eclipses, Mercury retrograde and Pluto retrograde. With the powerful combination of the New Moon, Uranus, Mercury, North Node and Jupiter all lined up in the sign of Taurus, this bountiful New Moon instinctually guides us to our basic needs and deepest desires for a new level of inner and outer stability individuality and prosperity.
Read moreJupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system and in astrology and the birthchart represents the part of us that has big dreams, is good natured and with an innate faith in life has the ability to bounce back. Jupiter always asks: How are you underestimating yourself?
The cycle of transiting Jupiter is 12 years, spending approximately 12-13 months in a sign. On May 10, 2022 Jupiter entered Aries where facing fears, finding courage, setting boundaries and taking action was Jupiter’s big picture. Now after a year of amplified growth fed by fiery initiative, on May 16, 2023 Jupiter moves into slow, steady and practical Taurus bringing us back into our bodies and in touch with our basic needs and creature comforts.
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