Before I get into that, I just wanted to share that unfortunately my last Soulivity Today Show with Brian needed to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. I will let you know if and when we reschedule this episode.
I was going to discussed the perfect gifts for each sign on the show. But I also wrote an article on that same subject that you can read here or via your Membership portal.
**The next show will be on Jan. 3rd at 8am EST** We will discuss what to expect in 2025, so mark your calendar!
Now, back to the Full Moon:
The Moon in chatty, versatile Gemini opposes the Sun in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius. If you are already a Member of my online community, you can watch my Full Moon video for more details. If you are a Member of my online community, you can watch my Full Moon video here for more details.
Let’s start by looking at the highlights of this Full Moon:
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Neptune (our primary connection to universal love and intuitive knowing) remains exalted until Dec. 18th.
Mars (our drive and self-assertion, physical energy, taking action, and going after what we desire) — exalted until Dec. 19th.
Mercury (our ability to communicate, think, and share) starts its Station phase on Dec. 11th and will remain exalted until Dec. 20th
*The Moon in Gemini not only opposes the Sun in Sagittarius but also aligns with Jupiter (the ruler of Sagittarius) — which asks us to take a larger perspective when interacting with others and staying flexible and curious.
*The Full Moon squares an exalted Neptune in Pisces, which makes Neptune the Focus Point — asking us to calm our nervous system whenever possible by simply allowing ourselves to be still or quiet, even if it’s just for a moment.
*Saturn in Pisces also becomes the Focus Point of a T-Square, squaring Jupiter in Gemini and Mercury in Sagittarius —asking us to practice being present in the here and now and to be aware of the consequences when we are not prioritizing inner peace in our daily work and health routines.
*The Sun in Sagittarius quincunxes Uranus in Taurus — which invites us to make inner adjustments. Still, ultimately, it’s about honoring our differences and allowing ourselves to experience a shift internally so we can stay open and aligned with our unique, divine preferences.
*Mercury, the planet of communication, also known as the messenger (also the ruler of Gemini), not only trines an exalted Mars in Leo and the North Node in Aries, but it also squares Saturn, opposes Jupiter in Gemini (still in mutual reception with one another), and sextiles Venus in Aquarius.
Mercury’s not only involved in a multitude of aspects in this Full Moon chart but will also come to a halt only 12 hours after the Full Moon becomes exact at 6.5º of Sagittarius — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase that started on Nov. 25th at 22.5º of Sagittarius. As such, the planet of communication is highly exalted, and we are ready to move things forward.
*Jupiter (the ruler of Sagittarius) not only opposes a highly exalted Mercury but also trines Venus in Aquarius — making Venus the Solution point for the Mercury-Jupiter opposition — asking us to connect with like-minded people that value our perspectives and opinions rather than trying to convince those who are not interested in being convinced.
I will go into all these aspects in more detail in a moment — but first:
Full Moonshighlight each zodiac sign’s higher vibrations and denser shadow aspects. As our collective consciousness awakens, what has been hidden in the shadows moves into the light, allowing us to see it clearly and address it consciously.
This ultimately creates a more conscious society that can make more empowering choices for the future. However, it is essential to remember that…
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-26 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you will be more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo, the Moon rules Cancer)
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This week’s headline items: Mars and Neptune remain exalted throughout the week. On Wednesday, Mercury begins to slow down as it prepares to come to a halt on Sunday afternoon, marking the end of its Retrograde phase and the start of its post-Shadow phase. Additionally, Chiron will start to slow down on Saturday in preparation for its halt on December 29th, which will also signify the end of its Retrograde phase. A Full Moon in Gemini will occur early Sunday morning.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday very early morning (for almost 5 hours), Tuesday early evening (for almost 18 hours), Friday morning (for almost 5 hours), and Sunday late morning (for almost 5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Our next Forecasting Forum is this Friday, Dec. 13th at 2pm PST/5pm EST/10pm London time. We will examine our ancestral wounding in connection with Chiron’s Station phase at 19º of Aries!
Monday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Piscesuntil 8:38am EST. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than usual.
We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all, especially those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.
But that idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities.
Monday at 3:35am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 5 hours until 8:38am EST. Use this brief intuitive time to slow down a little. This is a great time for spiritual or creative endeavors. Energy work, or anything that requires our intuitive side, will work best. Resting and allowing ourselves to go with the flow also works.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday early until late morning ahead of time.
Monday at 8:38am EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Wednesday late morning. Life is an adventure; we’re more open to new ideas and have great enthusiasm for new projects.
Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly and act immediately. Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice at this time.
In general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.
Monday, from 11:30am until 3:33pm EST, we have an opportunity to connect with like-minded people and move a project forward that is dear to us. It’s time for action: What small (or even large) action steps could you take? Or is it a question of “who” rather than “how”? (Moon in Aries sextiles Venus in Aquarius, exact at 1:33pm EST)
Monday evening, 5pm – 9pm EST, we will feel an urge to be creative and self-expressed. As best as you can, keep your heart wide open and have some fun!(Moon in Aries trines Mars in Leo, exact at 6:59pm EST)
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The holidays are upon us and so it is fair to say that many of us are looking for great gifts for our loved ones.
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to write some notes on the subject by a journalist writing for New York Magazine. She wrote an article on the subject for The Strategist – a New York Magazine website.You can find her article here.
I was so inspired by this topic that I wrote my own article on it which you can read below…
If you have already completed all of your shoppings, or you do not celebrate, or you decided to not do gifts this year, feel free to read this article with someone’s birthday in mind.
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While the Sun sign is a useful starting point in astrology, it doesn’t usually provide the complete picture. Ideally, one should explore a bit deeper into the characteristics and signs of some of the other planets as well. I will go into that further towards the end of this article…
First, let’s explore the zodiac signs. The twelve signs can be divided into four groups:
FIRE: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
EARTH: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
AIR: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
WATER: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Fire signs enjoy a challenge and tend to be active. They are often drawn to warmth and excitement. The ideal gifts for Fire signs are experiences, such as tickets to a sports event or a trip to a warm destination. They typically favor red and orange colors, so consider gifts in those shades — think Mets color schemes rather than Yankees Blues.
Earth Signs are very practical and appreciate quality, functionality and tradition. You may need to spend more on an earth sign unless you find something modest that meets those criteria. Antiques might be the way to go here. They tend to favor green and earth-tone colors.
Air signs enjoy intellectual and visual stimulation or inspiration. They are more easily pleased with a gift that aligns with their ideas and ideals. They tend to prefer yellow and light colors.
Water signs are drawn to gifts that have emotional significance. They tend to be sentimental and appreciate items that provide a sense of safety. As a result, more expensive gifts can make them feel valued; an alternative is a creative gift that holds personal meaning. Water signs often have a preference for the colors blue and purple.
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Now, let’s look more closely at the individual signs:
♈ ARIES individuals would appreciate gifts that encourage physical activity, such as workout equipment, a bicycle, or a gift certificate to a sporting goods or yoga store. Being passionate and energetic, they might also enjoy an experience like a ticket to a Rage Room or a Laser Tag session.
♉ TAURUS appreciates practical and beautiful items that delight the senses — such as a luxurious pashmina, fine wine, gorgeous flowers, and delicious food. Since Taurus people also like to use their hands, a pottery class or high-end gardening equipment could also be a good fit.
♊ GEMINI gets a kick out of multifunctional devices that excite their curiosity or are mentally stimulating. A digital device such as a Kindle or an iPad Pro or a paid yearly subscription to Chat GPT Plus might be just the thing. However, getting them a book or two so they can learn something new would be a delight for them as well; and since they are interested in a wide range of things, you can’t go too wrong, no matter what you pick.
♋ CANCER will get the warm-and-fuzzies if you gift them something sentimental or connected to their family or home. Something expensive like a Ralph Lauren vase for the living room will make this person feel safe and cherished; if that’s not in your budget this year, go for something emotionally meaningful, like a beautiful picture frame with a photo of their loved ones.
♌ LEO people love anything fun that allows them to express themselves, like Karaoke night, charades, a party in their honor, etc. You could also go for something beautiful that helps them shine, like an expensive candle or jewelry. First-row seats to a Broadway show would win their hearts, too.
♍ VIRGO appreciates something practical and functional that makes their life easier, improves their daily health or work routines, or drives order and neatness. You can’t go wrong with quality kitchen equipment, a desk organizer, or a journal. Nothing too flashy, Virgo’s are humble. Something in the health department, like herbal teas or remedies, might also hit the spot.
♎ LIBRA people adore something visually beautiful and are concerned with what others think about their gift. So make it something that their best friend or significant other will like just as much or, better yet, can enjoy with them — a candlelight dinner for two, a night out at an art gallery, season tickets to the ballet, etc. And if that’s too extravagant, anything elegant and beautiful will do.
♏ SCORPIO people want something emotionally meaningful and profound. Something that says, “I love you forever,” but without being showoff-ish, something authentic. This could be an intense-looking card with words of devotion, something sexy (preferably black or white), or something you both enjoy for the bedroom. Since Scorpios like investigations, a murder mystery book or an Escape Room event could also be a good match.
♐ SAGITTARIUS people love an adventure, whether physical or mental, so an experiential gift like a trip to an intriguing place is ideal — think along the lines of an odyssey on a sailboat to an exotic island, a visit to the Vatican, a roadtrip to the other side of the country… And if those are too time- or money-consuming, a book about a famous adventure will also satisfy (especially if it focuses on what the adventurer learned on the journey). The Wisdom of the Ages also brings a sparkle to a Sagittarius person, so a superb translation of the Tao Te Ching, Aristotle’s Poetics, or a book of Rumi’s poetry could also make great gifts.
♑ CAPRICORN likes something practical, high-end and good for business — and they’ve been known to go for “status symbols.” They will always appreciate a nice, expensive pen that writes like butter and is cold and smooth to the touch. An antique gold watch with an inscription showing how much you appreciate them for what they do and how hard they work will do the trick, as would a nice-looking notebook from Moleskine or a designer with cachet.
♒ AQUARIUS folks like something “a little different” — creative but off-kilter, perhaps even a little shocking — a psychedelic T-shirt of many colors, a once-in-a-lifetime hat, and so on. You might also consider something that stimulates their team spirit, especially if their team is set on making a difference. This doesn’t have to be an object; it could involve a fundraiser, rally, or event with like-minded people. Aquarians are the sign most likely to be interested in Astrology, so a gift certificate for a Birth Chart Reading, an Astrology course, or a book about their sign would be well-received.
♓ PISCES loves animals, creativity, and spirituality. You don’t need to splurge on this sign; instead, give them something that possesses a soft, gentle, or ethereal beauty. Pisces people usually love pastel colors, so if you get them tarot cards or angel cards, make sure the color tones are also angelic. Since Pisces is a water sign, they will likely be delighted with something they can use in the bathtub or at the beach. If you truly want to win their heart, get them a kitten or a puppy — and if that idea scares you, donate money to their favorite charity.
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I previously mentioned that a person’s astrology involvesmuch more than just their Sun Sign. Discovering someone’s Rising Sign, Moon Sign, or Venus placement can help tremendously when selecting the perfect gift. Let me explain:
The Ascendant or Rising Sign reflects a person’s identity and self-perception. It represents how they approach new beginnings and is their “best foot forward”.
The Moon Sign indicates what someone needs or what feels familiar to them, it’s their emotional comfort zone.
Venus Placement reveals what someone loves or values.
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To find out your own or someone else’s Ascendant, Moon Sign, or Venus placement — which can assist you in choosing a thoughtful gift — provide me with a birthplace, birthdate, and birth time (you can contact me via my “Contact-me” page) If you don’t have the precise time, don’t worry; I can work out your Venus placement and probably your Moon sign too.
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This week’s headline items: Mars and Neptune remain exalted all week; as a matter of fact, Mars’ Station phase intensifies on Tuesday, and it comes to a halt on Friday evening, starting its 2.5-month Retrograde phase. It’s time to set our New Moon Intentions on Monday (either in the morning or late afternoon), and we can start to take action on those New Moon Intentions early Friday; Venus changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius very early Saturday, and Neptune comes to a halt that evening, ending its 5-month Retrograde. Lastly, there will be a first Quarter Moon in Pisces late Sunday morning.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late morning (for almost 5.5 hours), Wednesday evening (for almost 5 hours), and Friday evening (for almost 10 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
‼️SORRY TO SAY THAT TODAY’s SOULIVITY PODCAST/ RADIO SHOW GOT POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES‼️ We will try and reschedule this show, so you can still watch it. As soon as I have a new date and time, I will let you all know!
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Monday,the Moon remains inoptimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius until 4:09pm EST. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn.
We’re not likely to be big fans of routine—diversity and new adventures work best at this time. We’re also physically restless and must burn that off with activity and physical exercise.
We tend to feel more open, optimistic, and inspired and have a high degree of independence. Combined, these influences make us prefer to inspire others to do things our way rather than issue or obey orders.
Inspiring others could come easier than usual, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree once they see what we see.
As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming everyone is on the same page.
Monday in the late morning, a harmonious Venus/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 9:43am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening (Nov. 29th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesdayevening (Dec. 4th). This aspect helps us to embrace all that is new and unusual.
We are ready to experiment — but not to commit. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude, and people are more willing to socialize.
This is an especially good time for financial undertakings involving technology and the Internet, metaphysics, the arts, and group activities.
We lose our fear of taking risks now, so this could be a good couple of days for the stock market indexes — or, at the very least, a surprising one.
Ask yourself: How could I implement revolutionary business or social practices that support my current values and make life more enjoyable for everyone who interacts with me socially or does business with me?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 21-28 degrees of Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo? If so, you will be most blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aquarius (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Uranus rules Aquarius)
Monday at 10:47am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 5.5 hours until 4:09pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments. As best you can, honor your need for adventure and exploration of life and your need to go within and get quiet.
You may also feel a pull between introvert and extrovert, or simply fast and slow. Tune in for a moment and see if you need to take a break or slow down a little.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late morning until the last afternoon ahead of time.
Monday before10:47am EST and after 4:09pm EST, will still be the best and most potent time to set your New Moon Intentions. If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article — to (re-)watch my New Moon video: click here
Monday at 4:09pm EST, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Wednesday late evening. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious, which can support practical endeavors and financial matters.
Our ambition surges, requiring structure and planning. When you add the pragmatism this Moon placement supports, you can see how this could be a productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes even more important to us.
As best as you can during this time, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying, “I am doing the best I can, and that’s all I can ever do.”
Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and it is currently transiting through Pisces. This is a great time to look for practical applications of our dreams, ideologies, connection to Source, or one-consciousness.
It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our spiritual or creative aspirations; as best as you can, be authentic about your intuitive connection to life. What works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to your idealism, addictions, avoidance of life, and dreams?
What about life truly resonates with you — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago? Where in your life is it time to let go of naiveté or an idealistic approach that no longer serves you?
What tools or structures support you with being in the flow, present, and feeling connected to the Universe in this now-moment? What needs your time and attention? What could you practice every day? What do you genuinely want to commit yourself to?
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This week’s headline items: Mars and Neptune remain exalted all week; Mercury comes to a halt on Monday evening, starting its 3-week Retrograde phase; the Balsamic Moon phase begins Tuesday night; Mercury’s Station phase ends on Friday (while remaining in its retrograde phase); Neptune’s Station intensifies on Saturday, and very early Sunday, the New Moon in Sagittarius becomes exact.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 6:20am EST; Wednesday early morning (for a little over 15 hours), and Friday night/Saturday very early morning (for 6.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, one last gentle reminder…
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Monday,the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo and VoCuntil 6:20am EST. Until then, we have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.
And if you are awake before 6:20am EST, use it to balance head and heart, facts and faith, reason and intuition.
Monday at6:20am EST,the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, where it will journey until Wednesday evening. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.
We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating.
These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.
We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No”
One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.
Monday at 9:42pm EST, Mercury comes to a halt at 22º43′ of Sagittarius to start its last Retrograde phase of the year, slowing things down tremendously until Thursday, Nov. 28th!
With Mercury being Retrograde, its energy feels stronger inside of us, helping us recognize what is out of alignment and pointing to how we can begin realigning ourselves with the outside world, starting from within.
We can ask ourselves: If I examine my attitudes towards life, what do I find? How about my attitude toward others? What beliefs or narratives need to be revisited or released?
Did I make any significant decisions in the past 3 months? What are my perspectives on those decisions now? What needs to be reconsidered?
This Retrograde phase will end on Dec. 15th (reaching 6º24’ of Sagittarius at that time). People worry about Mercury retrogrades, but it’s important not to stop one’s life during these times.
Between now and Dec. 15th, we have an opportunity to reevaluate our beliefs, narratives, attitudes, and awareness of our biases and social/cultural conditioning.
We also get a chance to look at the bigger picture of our lives and human existence, allowing us to address anything that requires a new perspective or attitude.
This is also a chance to readdress anything from the past that felt out of alignment and is now ready to be cleared or changed. Take time to investigate your own thought processes: What feels too busy to me? What if I got really clear about that?
For the next 3 weeks, we get a chance to connect with our inner dialog and carefully examine our thinking and communication. Watch out for being too optimistic or impatient.
As mentioned above, certain things may take longer — but a retrograde gives us a chance to resolve things that have been keeping us from being in alignment with the outer world — especially things that came up since Nov. 7th (when Mercury entered its pre-Shadow phase).
We are ready to reconsider, reinvestigate, or re-communicate any connections, thoughts, or conversations initiated since Nov. 7th. Ask yourself: What has emerged since then aroundbeliefs, narratives, attitudes, and social-cultural conditioning?
What still needs my attention or reconsideration? Am I still aligned with what I want to explore about life? Where do I need to open my mind and be more generous? Where might I add a dash of humor?
How might exploration, contemplation, or philosophy broaden my conception of my role on Earth and benefit my mental well-being?
We may also get to reorganize any data or information accumulated over the last three months since the last Mercury Retrograde phase (that ended on August 28th, 2024). It’s time to rethink, retool, and release what is no longer in alignment.
During a Mercury Retrograde phase, read the small print, re-read a contract before signing (if you have to sign something), or ask another person for a second opinion…
During these periods, it’s best to be aware of any details we might have overlooked, check in with our intuition, and stay open to renegotiation or adjustments down the line! In general, Mercury Retrograde is an excellent time for re-evaluating and re-organizing.
This is especially true for our thought patterns and decisions, particularly those made in the two weeks leading up to the start of the retrograde. It’s also applicable to our lives in general: we can gain a deeper understanding of what we choose to believe and which beliefs may need to change.
Reconnecting with friends, clients, neighbors, spiritual advisors, professors, and family members, especially siblings, is favored at this time.
Mercury also represents our day-to-day mind; this is also experienced more internally at this time. When it comes to communication, make sure that what you say, write, and hear is the same as the intended meaning — and use the spell-checker
Another thing to take into consideration: how does each Mercury retrograde phase affect your personal birth chart? Do you have any personal planets that Mercury will align with during its retrograde journey?
The houses of your chart each represent different areas of your life — which are affected by this retrograde?
If you are familiar with your natal chart — take a look at your natal Mercury and where Sagittarius lands in your chart to see how this might play out for you.
As with any retrograde, some of us will be more affected than others, depending on how it interacts with our personal chart.
If you have your Ascendant, Career Point, or any personal planets in 4-24 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces, you will be more affected by this particular Retrograde phase. This is also true for those of us who have a Gemini or Virgo Sun- or Rising-sign (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo).
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Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 9.5º of Sagittarius (exact on Dec. 1st, 2024 at 1:21am EST)
* New Moon in general 02:53
* Two exalted planets: Neptune & Mars 03:26
* Mercury Retrograde 04:29
* Sun-Moon-Mercury alignment in Sagittarius. 06:06
* Grand Fire Trine: New Moon, Mars in Leo, and North Node in Aries 12:02
* T-Square: New Moon, Jupiter in Gemini, and Saturn in Pisces as the Focal Point 15:22
* Jupiter (ruler fo Sagittarius) opposes Retrograde Mercury and sextiles Chiron in Aries 18:10
* Mars-Pluto opposition and a Venus-Uranus Trine 22:26
* To sum it all up 23:23
* Setting Intentions 29:16
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 7-12º of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces? 28:29
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Mercury is all about communication, collecting & processing information, our inner dialog, and our decision-making process.
During the Retrograde phase, until Dec. 15th, we are invited to reevaluate and reorganize our thoughts and any information we have absorbed or received in the last three months.
Ask yourself: Did I make any significant decisions in the past three months? What are my perspectives on those decisions now? What needs to be reconsidered? What needs to shift?
This combo urges us to re-examine our beliefs and their impact on our lives. It invites us to examine our direct experience, see what’s true now, and move forward only once we have…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 7-12 degrees ofSagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces?If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign inLeoorCancer(the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase.
So this month, the best and most potent time to set intentions would be any time between 1:21am on Dec. 1st and 10:47am on Dec. 2nd; then again from 4:09pm (Dec. 2nd) until 1:21am on Dec. 3rd — New York Time/US Eastern Time
Note that there is a Moon void of course on Monday — it runs from 10:47am EST until 4:09pm EST. Don’t set your intentions during those 5.5 hours — instead, tune in and allow your intuition to connect to the powerful energies of this New Moon while you wait.
If you live outside the EST timezone (i.e. US East Coast time), I recommend you join my Facebook Page, follow me on Twitter or Instagram. I will post reminderson Dec. 1st and 2nd to let you know when it is the most potent time to set your intentions.
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This week’s headline items: Pluto makes its final move into Aquarius on Tuesday afternoon. Multiple planets will start to slow down (station) this week: Mercury does so on Wednesday night, as the planet gets ready for its last Retrograde phase of the year; Neptune slows down on Sunday, as it readies itself to end a 5-month Retrograde. Mars will be exalted, starting on Saturday, as it prepares for an upcoming 11-week Retrograde phase in Leo-Cancer — and Saturn ends its station phase. Lastly, there will also be a Last Quarter Moon in Virgo on Friday evening.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 3:50am EST; Wednesday morning (for 2.5 hours); Friday morning (almost 10 hours); and Sunday night (for almost 6 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, November 18th:
Monday is a big day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains inchatty, versatile Gemini and VoCuntil 3:50am EST. Until then, if you are awake, “busy” feels good, as does connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way.
You may also need to make some adjustments; as best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, and seek to understand before seeking to be understood.
Monday at 3:50am EST, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until Wednesday morning. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say, and our feelings are thus more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others.
Self-care is key for the next two days! Emotional safety is also important to us; we like connecting to the familiar and enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance.
Make sure, though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, or you might start to feel drained and resentful.
Monday early morning, a Mercury/Jupiter opposition becomes exact at 3:55am EST. We started to feel this aspect build Friday early morning(Nov. 15th); it will remain strong until Thursdayevening (Nov. 21st). This opposition asks us to balance what we think we need to learn or share against our desire to expand our current perspective or life philosophies.
On the one hand, we seek new perspectives and approaches regarding information exchanges, learning, and teaching — and on the other hand, we want to explore our minds and confer with others to see what’s possible when we zoom out and see the bigger picture.
Learning more about our own beliefs or biases when interacting with others can be a powerful driver of personal growth right now.
Ask yourself: How open can I allow myself to be towards my own thinking processes, narratives, and beliefs? What might I observe if I remained curious about their origins?
Something to be aware of: We may get self-righteous and favor being “right” over being happy.
What might happen if I ascribed 5% less meaning and importance to any of my thoughts or beliefs? Could I allow myself to experiment with this until Nov. 21st?
We generally feel optimistic at this time, perhaps overly so: The urge to grow and expand is strong, but we can overreach — perhaps by overlooking critical details and thereby miscalculating.
We might be inclined to exaggerate and then have difficulty putting our ideas and goals into practice. That said, we can also be hilarious and interesting at this time …
Of course, we could conceivably have it both ways, perhaps by asking ourselves: How might learning something new and exploring something beyond my typical daily interactions impact my thinking? If I stepped way back from “the canvas”, what “bigger picture” would I see?
Impatience could likely be a side-effect of this aspect as well… Take an “observer” position toward your mind as best as you can: listen to your thoughts, catch yourself thinking!
Listening can be an art form that provides access to our inner wisdom, so do your best to practice listening to yourself, others, and your nervous system.
Mercury last aligned with Jupiterin early June (in Gemini). Think back to that time: what began in early June? What seeds were planted? What new perspectives or approaches did you take in your interactions with others?
What has developed since? What life philosophies could support you in moving beyond where you were in early June?
In other words, what has emerged since June regarding your approaches to mental stimulation or exchanges? How about teaching or learning something that supports your own or other people’s self-growth?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 16-22 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you may feel the effects of this opposition more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter of Sagittarius).
Monday evening, a harmonious Sun/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 9:07pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday early morning(Nov. 16th) on; it will remain strong until Thursdayevening (Nov. 21st).
This aspect could be tremendously supportive when it comes to dissolving what no longer serves us — especially anything that relates to traumas from the past and fears that keep us stuck or disconnected from others or that simply keep us from a fully passionate life.
Our intuition, imagination, and inspiration seem “zeroed in”. We go beyond “tolerance” to lovingly embrace differences in others and give where it’s needed with open hearts and hands. This also feeds into any creative and spiritual endeavors that start around this time.
Ask yourself: what am I ready to release that has kept me from living a passionate life? Who am I ready to forgive? Do I make it onto that list?
What if forgiveness wasn’t even a requirement? What if I could simply move on because I understand the power of acceptance and compassion towards myself and others?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or one or more personal planets) in the following: 24-29 degrees of Scorpio, Pisces,Cancer, or 0 degrees of Sagittarius, Aries, or Leo? If so, you will be most blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Pisces (the Sun rules Leo; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces).
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This week’s headline items: Saturn remains exalted all week, coming to a halt on Friday late morning at almost 13º of Pisces to end its 4.5-month Retrograde phase; Venus changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn on Monday afternoon; the Full Moon in Taurus becomes exact on Friday late afternoon; Pluto enjoys its very last days in Capricorn before changing signs next Tuesday.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday night/Tuesday very early morning (for 13 minutes), Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning (for 9 minutes), Saturday early morning (for 6 minutes), and Sunday late evening (for a little over 4.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
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We discussed November’s energies and how to prepare for the last Mercury Retrograde of the year!
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, November 11th:
Monday is quite the day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in creative, sensitive Piscesall day. It will journey there until tonight/Tuesday very early morning (Nov. 11th/12th). This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than usual.
We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all, especially those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.
But that idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities.
A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.
It’s also an excellent time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “oneness”.
Monday morning, a somewhat challenging Sun/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 6:08am EST. We started to feel this aspect build Sunday morning(Nov. 10th); it will remain strong until Tuesdaymorning (Nov.12th).
This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, sort of awkward — and we need to make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed to see what needs adjusting.
This aspect brings us to a fork in the road: One path takes us toward more profound, more authentic emotional connections with others and ourselves; the other leads to a greater understanding of our mind and how our mental exchanges with others determine our understanding of life.
There isn’t a single “correct path,” as both routes can lead to a deeper understanding of the themes at hand. However, no matter which direction you choose, it’s essential to remain open-minded throughout the journey. This is particularly important if you find yourself becoming overly enthusiastic with others, as it may hinder your ability to think clearly.
Our enthusiasm might make us impatient or hasty with others. As best as you can, keep choosing the “better” alternative, adjusting as needed.
Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 18-21 degrees of Scorpio or Gemini? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter of Sagittarius).
Monday at 1:26pm EST, Venus changes signs from optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius to ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Dec. 6th/7th.
With this placement, our relationships tend to be more practical: We see people for who they are and are not afraid to lay the facts on the table; we take things more seriously.
We take our time warming up to others, appreciate maturity in relationships, and can make long-term commitments. There is a strong focus on business relationships.
Venus is also connected to finances and what we value; it’s thus a perfect time to get serious and make long-term plans in these areas: As best as you can, get real about what comes in and what goes out.
Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra? If so, you will feel more serious and focused for the next 3.5 weeks; your heart will want to make practical, attainable long-term plans. If you are a Capricorn Sun or Rising sign, as long as Venus is in your sign, you will attract more love, abundance, and beauty.
Monday late afternoon, a somewhat challenging Sun/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 4:41pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build Sunday afternoon(Nov. 10th); it will remain strong until Tuesdayafternoon (Nov.12th).
This aspect also operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed to see what needs adjusting.
We may feel an internal dilemma around our ability to get things done — due to a drop in our self-confidence and self-esteem.
This could lead to us “hiding out,” leaving us feeling guilty, which leads to our behaving in weird ways — and we end up thinking, “Did I really just do that?”
As best as you can, be kind and compassionate with yourself — forgive yourself for having a human moment — this will support your healing process.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 19-21 degrees of Scorpio or Aries? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo (the Sun rules of Leo).
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning at 1:13am EST, we enter a very brief Moon VoC that will last for 13 minutes, until 1:26am EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to be guided by inspiration and fully commit to a project or task that might serve you long-term.
As best as you can, listen and trust the subtle messages in your heart that stir you towards success.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow.
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning at 1:26am EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning. Life is an adventure; we’re more open to new ideas and enthusiastic about new projects.
Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly and act immediately.
Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive.
If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.
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On Nov. 15th at 4:28pm EST, the Full Moon in 24 degrees of Taurus becomes exact. We start to feel this Lunation build from the moment the Moon enters Taurus on Wednesday night (Nov. 13th/14th).
This is the fourth of four Super Full Moons in a row where the Moon is closer to the Earth, increasing its tidal and electromagnetic effects.
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All right, back to the Full Moon!
All Full Moons offer opportunities for us to see things in a new light — and they guide us away from polarization and division toward balance and integration.
Full Moons also illuminate the truth and consequences of our choices — and this particular Full Moon provides a double dose of that.
The Sun is in Scorpio and the Moon is in Taurus; not only that, but we are also dealing here with a Moon/Uranus alignment in Taurus — and with a highly exalted Saturn, who is coming to a halt on the day of the Full Moon to end its 4.5-month Retrograde phase. With Saturn’s direct turn, our responsibilities, what works and what doesn’t work for us, tend to magnify.
The Stationing Saturn is also the Focal Point a T-Square that involves Mercury in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Gemini! More about that in a moment.
You may recall that I talked a little about the Station phases component in the last New Moon video, and we will also address the exalted Saturn component in our next Forecasting Forum on Nov. 15th at 1pm EST/6pm GMT.
Feel free to join us, if you would like to know how Saturn’s Station direct phase will impact what comes next for you.
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That’s it for announcements and logistics; back to the Full Moon.
Let’s take a look at the Scorpio-Taurus polarity:
This Full Moon has a Taurus and a Scorpio component — Taurus spotlights our relationship to our physical body, what we value on the physical plane, and the planet we live on.
Scorpio highlights our relationship to emotional authenticity, intimacy/sexuality, empowerment/disempowerment, death/rebirth, endings/beginnings — Scorpio is asking us to recognize our deepest desires and truest motivations.
You can ask yourself with this Full Moon: What do I truly value? What deserves my attention, appreciation, and care?
Which of my values stem from social conditioning? What needs to change or be revised?
At its best, Scorpio is associated with transformation, and our capacity to shed what may have served us in the past but now hinders our growth.
We are indeed being asked to shed something in our life — a false belief, perhaps, or a “fake” identity or “way of being” — but it could also be a…
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-26 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo or Aquarius? If so, you will be more affected by this month’s Full Moon; this is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
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This week’s headline items: although Mars has moved into Leo, its opposition to Pluto remains strong all week. On Wednesday, it’s time to act on our New Moon Intentions, and Saturn in Pisces starts to slow down (station) again, getting ready to end its 4.5-month Retrograde phase. Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase on Thursday morning; the first Quarter Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on very early Saturday; and finally, Saturn’s Station intensifies on Sunday.
Please remember that Daylight Savings Time has ended! We are all back in sync (except maybe Arizona? :-))
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday early morning (for almost 5 hours), Thursday late afternoon (20 minutes), and Saturday evening (just over 3.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
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Monday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittariusall day. It will journey there until late Tuesday morning. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn.
We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — and we’re also physically restless and must burn that off with activity and physical exercise.
We tend to feel more open, optimistic, and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence — and taking these two influences together, we’d rather inspire others to do things our way than issue or obey orders.
Inspiring others could come easier than usual, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree once they see what we see.
As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming everyone is on the same page. Improvisation works well for us now, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.
Monday early afternoon, a harmonious Sun/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 12:36pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build Friday morning(Nov. 1st); it will remain strong until Thursdaylatemorning (Nov. 7th). Commitment and discipline are the keys to understanding our heart’s desires and our emotional needs right now.
We face life on life’s terms and feel up to doing so (especially regarding inner knowing and intimate connections).
Ask yourself: What might become possible if I surrounded my long-term plans with 5% more intuitive and passionate self-expression?
We can also bring a more mature approach to feeling empowered and whole by embracing all we are and releasing anything that keeps us small (fears, past traumas, emotional attachments, etc.)
How might a supportive “inner parent” help us become more whole and empowered? How might taking a more realistic and practical approach to our intuitive connection to all of life help us feel empowered and whole?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 9-16 degrees of Scorpio, Pisces, or Cancer? Or your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Capricorn (the Sun rules Leo; Saturn rules Capricorn)? If any of those are true, you can expect to be more blessed by this aspect.
Mondaylate afternoon, we might want to explore a new healing modality for body, mind, and heart to renew our enthusiasm for life. We can be compassionate and forgiving with ourselves at this time — and a gentle and holistic approach is best. (Moon in Sagittarius trines Chiron in Aries, exact at 3:44pm EST)
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Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 9.5º of Scorpio (exact on Nov. 1st, 2024 at 8:47am EDT)
* Eclipse Season has ended 02:23
* Pluto & Jupiter’s Station has ended 02:36
* Scorpio Archetype 02:48
* The New Moon trines Saturn in Pisces 06:10
* Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) opposes Pluto (the modern ruler of Scorpio) in the last degree (29º) of Cancer-Capricorn 07:08
* Pluto plays a crucial role: still at the apex point of a Kite-configuration involving Mercury, Mars and Neptune 11:57
* Mercury in Scorpio plays an important role in this New Moon chart as well 13:24
* Mercury sextiles Pluto in Capricorn 13:50
* Grand Water Trine: involving Mercury, Mars and Neptune 15:02
* Mercury opposes Uranus in Taurus 16:16
* Venus in Sagittarius 18:46
* Venus squares Saturn in Pisces 19:07
* Saturn starts to slow down (station) on Nov. 6th, 2024 21:05
* Venus opposes Jupiter in Gemini 23:30
* Venus trines Chiron in Arieș 25:13
* To sum it all up 26:22
* New Moon Intentions 31:10
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Pluto has Stationed Directon Oct. 11th already, so we feel more focused on accomplishing something real and empowering. We want to throw ourselves passionately at our long-term goals, creating wins wherever we can.
A couple of other things to note for this New Moon chart:
=> Pluto plays a crucial role: it is not only the modern ruler of Scorpio, but it is also still at the apex point of a Kite-configuration — which includes a Grand Water Trine, this time both of these configurations will be with Mercury (instead of Venus) in Scorpio, Mars in Cancer, and Neptune in Pisces.
We saw a similar planetary combo in the last Super Full Moon chart on Oct. 17th. This invites us to be emotionally authentic, self-responsible, and aligned with what feels the most empowering to us — and bring all that to the world at large.
=> Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) opposes Pluto, both at the last degree of their sign (29º Cancer-Capricorn)! An exalted degree!
This might bring some intensity to our interactions with others. We are invited here to take extra special care of ourselves and not let fear get the better of us!
=> Mercury, the messenger of the heavens, plays an important role in this New Moon chart as well, as it makes supportive aspects to both Pluto in Capricorn &Mars in Cancer, and Neptune in Pisces
This could create some anxiousness or a feeling of uncertainty. Focusing on what we want to create, rather than focusing on what we can’t predict, is crucial!
=> Venussquares Saturn in Pisces, opposes Jupiter in Gemini, and trines Chiron in Arieș; since Chiron also makes a sextile to Jupiter, it becomes the Solution point for the Venus-Jupiter opposition.
As you can see, there is a lot going on this month, yet again. More about all that in a moment, but first, let’s talk about the Scorpio energies…
Scorpio is the second water sign of the zodiac, so it relates not only to the depths of our own psyche, but also to the ecstasies and traumas of relationships.
Scorpio is also the sign most associated with the dark: the taboo, the subconscious, the unknown.
Our Shadow holds not only our fears, unresolved trauma, and less desirable qualities, but anything that has been repressed, including our: power, intuition, and other gifts.
Ask yourself: How might surrender, trust in a higher power, and letting go of resentment & fear give me a better understanding of peace, authentic connection, and inner strength?
Scorpio is associated with…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 7-12 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo or Aquarius? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase.
So this month, the best and most potent time to set intentions would be between 8:47amEDT on Nov. 1st and 9:47am EST on Nov. 3rd ==> Except for a 28-minute Moon void of course on Nov. 3rd from 12:51am until 1:19am EDT — all of the above-mentioned times are in theNew York Time zone/US Eastern Time.
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A Deep Focus on Self-Care & Emotional Authenticity
This week’s headline items: even though it will not be exact until Sunday, Nov. 3rd, we can feel the Mars-Pluto opposition all week; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Monday early morning; the New Moon in Scorpio becomes exact on Friday morning; Mercury changes signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius on Saturday afternoon; and Mars changes signs from Cancer to Leo late Sunday evening.
Please note that Daylight Savings Time ended in Europe and Great Britain early Sunday morning (Oct. 27th) but will continue in the US until early this Sunday (Nov. 3rd)!
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late evening (for 36 minutes), Thursday early afternoon (for 32 minutes), and Saturday night/Sunday very early morning (for 28 minutes).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, Oct. 28th:
Monday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day. It will journey there until very early Tuesday, turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome.
We are generous with our time/services, and we love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.
Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.
Monday around 4am EDT, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches 20.5 degrees of Virgo. This lasts until Friday morning, when the New Moon in Scorpio becomes exact (more on that later this week… however, feel free to watch my video on the subject here — it will be posted by Monday, Oct. 28th in the evening at the latest).
We are being asked to slow down and get quiet so we can listen to our intuition. For some of us, this might be a stretch. As best as you can, stay grounded, take a deep breath, and exhale any tension.
Rather than starting something brand-new, put all that energy into completing existing projects or processes.
This is also a great time for letting go of whatever no longer serves us. What if you could hear the voice of your inner wisdom? What might it be saying?
Monday morning, a harmonious Mars/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 8:31am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday morning(Oct. 21st) on; it will remain strong until Nov. 5th.
This aspect brings the ability to endow what we feel passionate about with our creativity — and connect it to a higher love. Our masculine energies can connect to compassion and understanding.
We can now release past issues; through loving ourselves, we can release emotional blockages and the lower vibrations of the masculine: aggression, domineering, destructiveness, and me-first attitudes.
As this aspect is taking place in Cancer and Pisces, we are connecting to our goals and dreams from an emotional place that is deeply spiritual.
We are more able to let go of our fears and attachments and can have faith that everything will turn out just as it needs to.
Ask yourself: Is there anything I can release from my past that no longer serves me? How has anger shown up in my life? Could I allow the part of me that feels anger to be embraced and accepted?
Those of us who have their Ascendent (or personal planets) in 24-29 degrees of Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, or 0-1 degrees of Leo, Aries, or Sagittarius will be touched in a particularly beautiful way by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Pisces (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Neptune rules Pisces).
Monday late morning, a challenging Venus/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 9:35am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening(Oct. 25th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday evening (Oct. 30th).
This aspect asks us to stretch and grow beyond how we’ve known ourselves up to this point — a process of maturing that requires us to adjust and stay flexible.
On the one hand, we want to connect in a more external, fast-paced way, exploring life and expanding our horizons.
On the other hand, we feel a sharp need to be authentic about our intuitive connection to life and learn what works and what doesn’t when it comes to this inner spiritual journey.
This may involve looking for practical applications of our connection to Source or one-consciousness and determining what’s realistic.
This aspect provides an excellent foundation for fulfilling our dreams and supports our interconnectedness with all beings. Do your best to make space for both of these urges.
We tend to be more cautious regarding relationships and finances now — and in fact, this is not the best time to start a brand-new romantic relationship.
Financially, this aspect can be eye-opening; if we can find creative ways to deal with money, we will grow from it.
The key here is to approach both in a spirit that combines authenticity and maturity rather than attachment to a certain outcome.
Pushing will most likely not get us what we want — better to go one slow and steady step at a time, so we can come back later (if needs be) with a stronger approach and more mature expectations.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-16 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, or Gemini? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Capricorn (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn).
Monday at 11:54pm EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for 36 minutes, until 12:30am EDT (Tuesday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to empower each other around earthly issues and support each other in practical ways.
Your attention to detail is enhanced; you might implement new health routines or other systems that support your long-term goals.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late evening/night ahead of time.
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This week’s headline items: Pluto remains exalted all week; the Sun changes signs from Libra to Scorpio on Tuesday evening; Jupiter ends its Station phase on Wednesday; the last Quarter Moon in Leo becomes exact Thursday early morning and Eclipse Season finally ends that same day. Lastly, on Saturday & Sunday we will have a Yod aspect with Mercury in Scorpio as the Focal Point.
Please note that Daylight Savings Time ends in Europe and Great Britain early Sunday morning (Oct. 27th) but continues in the US until Nov. 3rd!
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late afternoon (for 50 minutes), Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning (for 37 minutes), and Saturday early morning (for a little over 7.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, please know…
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The main questions with Mars are still, “What are you after? Are you taking the right actions?”
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, Oct. 21st:
Monday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Geminiuntil 6:50pm EDT. Until then, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible.
“Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way… The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead …
Monday at 5pm EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for 50 minutes, until 6:50pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to connect one-on-one, collaborate, and exchange information.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday evening ahead of time.
Monday at 6:50pm EDT,the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say, and our feelings are thus more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others.
Self-care is key for the next two days! Emotional safety is also important to us; we like connecting to the familiar and enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance.
Make sure, though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, or you might start to feel drained and resentful.
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, a harmonious Mercury/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 2:35am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday morning(Oct. 20th) on; it will remain strong until Thursdayearlymorning (Oct. 24th).
This aspect helps us to come from a place of integrity and commitment. We can set aside unrealistic views and make concrete, practical plans that help us better understand our interconnectivity with life and the cosmos.
We get to the point with no wasted time or words. Looking to build solid, truthful foundations for our current spiritual journey, we speak our divine truth and temper it with intuitive caution and moderation.
The reality of our spiritual connections gets clearer, and our thought processes are better aligned with what feels truly empowering to us.
It is important for us to think about what works (and what doesn’t) on a daily basis when it comes to building this alliance with lifeand the cosmos, so we can remain connected to our true intuitive knowing.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 10-16 degrees of Scorpio, Pisces, or Cancer? Or perhaps you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Capricorn? If so, you will likely be more blessed by this aspect.
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Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
This week’s headline items: Jupiter and Pluto remain exalted all week; a Cardinal Grand Cross is upon us all week; Eclipse Season ends next week; a Super Full Moon in Aries becomes exact on Thursday morning; Venus changes signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius on Thursday afternoon.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday afternoon (for 34 minutes), Thursday afternoon (for 34 minutes), and Saturday afternoon (for 34 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Our next Forecasting Forum is coming up this Wednesday, Oct. 16th, at 5pm EDT/2pm PDT/10pm London time, titled: “Mars – Trouble or Action?” We will investigate Mars’ upcoming transits and pre-Shadow phase in Cancer/Leo.
Monday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day; it will journey there until Tuesday afternoon. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than usual.
We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all, especially those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.
But that idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities. A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.
It’s also an excellent time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “oneness”.
Feelings tend to flow more freely; as best as you can, let them — in fact, “going with the flow” is the best way to go for the next couple of days.
Monday early morning, a challenging Sun/Mars aspect becomes exact at 4:15am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday morning (Oct. 8th) on; it will last until Sunday morning (Oct. 20th). This invites us to stretch ourselves and grow beyond what we know ourselves to be.
This aspect might stir up impatience and frustration when things don’t line up perfectly right away, particularly around family or home.
We may feel compelled by an instinctual desire to “do something”, but it’s important to maintain a balanced approach and strive for fair exchanges. Otherwise, our impulsive actions could lead to unnecessary arguments or leave us feeling stuck and unproductive.
Our reactions may be defensive or competitive, and we may not be willing to compromise or negotiate. Focus on nurturing your emotional well-being, and be mindful of your energy levels, being sure to get plenty of rest.
Ask yourself: Am I exhausting myself? What is my body telling me? If it had its own voice, what might it say it needs right now? Could I let go of any fearful or impulsive actions and focus instead on my emotional well-being as I interact with others?
On the subject of Mars, just a gentle reminder: The Early Bird Specialfor this week’s Forecasting Forum ends TODAY at midnight EDT! We will be discussing the current and upcoming Mars transits in relation to your birth chart.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 18-25° of Libra, Cancer, Aries, or Capricorn? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Aries (the Sun rules Leo; Mars is the ruler of Aries)
Monday evening, a Venus/Uranus opposition becomes exact at 6:22pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build Saturday morning (Oct. 12th); it will last until Thursday morning (Oct. 17th). This opposition calls us to balance “togetherness” with “having our space”.
We may find that we disagree with others. We may be restless, even anxious, and therefore feel pressure to act (and react) impulsively towards others — or in connection with our finances.
Try your best not to put all your money on one horse just because it has a funny name or elope with a random hottie.
We could also be caught off-guard somehow, so stay open-minded and flexible. Do not get a facelift or any kind of beauty treatment that has the potential to go horribly wrong. I’m not kidding.
If there were a way to fully express our individuality in our relationships without needing to pull or push away… what might that way be?
Could you shake things up a little without being oppositional or offensive? Where might the balance between “togetherness” and “having my space” lie?
Where is the point of difference between your values and those of other people? If “objectivity’ had a role in all of this, what might that role be?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 23-29 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aquarius, given that Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra, while Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius.
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On Oct. 17th, at 7:26am EDT, the Sun opposes the Moon in 24.5 degrees of Aries — the Moon’s entry into Aries on Oct. 15th starts the build-up towards this powerful Full Moon.
Generally, Full Moons bring our attention to our “emotional body”, increasing our awareness of what has been suppressed or ignored.
This is especially true for this particular Full Moon —since it is the third of four Super Full Moons in a row where the Moon is closer to the Earth, increasing its tidal and electromagnetic effects.
This is the first lunation in Aries — since the Moon Nodes transitioned into the Aries-Libra axis in 2023 — that is not an Eclipse. However, because this Full Moon comes after a Solar Eclipse, we are still in Eclipse Season. We will gain a better understanding of our relationships and partnerships after this Full Moon occurs.
Therefore, Pluto’s Station is intensified between Oct. 5th – 17th, and it will play a significant role in this Full Moon chart, as it is part of a Kite configuration and part of a Grand Cross!
The Kite configuration consists of a Grand Water Trine involving Mars in Cancer, Venus in Scorpio, and Neptune in Pisces, as well as two Sextiles, making Pluto the apex point of the Kite.
The Grand Crosswill be in the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) involving the Moon, Chiron, Mars, the Sun & Pluto. This will create some stress all around.
More about all of this in a moment, but first, let’s talk about the Full Moon polarity — in this case, the Aries/Libra polarity. This polarity directs our awareness to…
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All of this is especially true for those of us with personal planets or points in 22-27 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn. Personal planets are the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars; personal points are the Ascendent or MC (aka Career Point).
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Going Deeper, Trusting, and Connecting from the Heart
This week’s headline items: Jupiter and Pluto’s Station phases will be intensified all week, and Eclipse Season likewise continues all week. Jupiter comes to a halt in Gemini on Wednesday early morning; Mars squares April 8th’s Solar Eclipse degree on Wednesday evening; the first Quarter Moon in Capricorn becomes exact on Thursday afternoon; Pluto comes to a halt in Capricorn on Friday evening; on Sunday, we have a big day astrologically speaking: Mercury will square Pluto right before changing signs from Libra to Scorpio, and Mars will be the Focal Point of a T-Square involving the Sun in Libra and Chiron in Aries.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Wednesday very early morning (for almost 4 hours), Friday late morning (for 38 minutes), and Sunday late morning (for nearly 6 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder:
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Mars is associated with the internal masculine archetype — things like self-assertion, physical energy, taking action, and going after what we desire. It rules our instinctual nature and thus connects us to aggression, anger, survival, and sexual desire. The Red Planet can also show us where we are prone to being impulsive, rash, impatient, and violent.
Since 2019, Mars has been linked to the Wounded Healer, focusing on healing collective and individual masculine wounds. We’re encouraged to heal ancestral trauma related to masculinity and establish a more balanced, compassionate connection.
To learn more about this humbling process and how the upcoming Mars transits will impact you…
Monday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day. It will journey there until Wednesday morning. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn.
We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — and we’re also physically restless and must burn that off with activity and physical exercise.
We tend to feel more open, optimistic, and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence — and taking these two influences together, we’d rather inspire others to do things our way than issue or obey orders.
Inspiring others could come easier than usual, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree once they see what we see.
As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming everyone is on the same page. Improvisation works well for us now, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.
Monday late evening, we are invited to stretch and grow. Our commitment to spiritual self-mastery and being in the present moment calls us to adjust to the outer world.
Ask yourself: What might be a creative way to stay connected to others and committed to connecting to my intuitive knowing? (Moon in Sagittarius squares Saturn in Pisces, exact at 10:50pm EDT)
We will also start to feel a harmoniousVenus/Mars aspect that will be exact tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6:22am EDT. This aspect started to build last Thursday night (Oct. 3rd/4th); it will remain strong until this Saturdaymorning (Oct. 12th).
We tend to feel passionate, highly creative, and energized now, with lots of vitality and warmth to share.
We can actively bring people together for mutual pleasure and benefit. That’s not surprising, considering we radiate charm, vitality, and enthusiasm — we find it easy to get along with both sexes.
This combo gives us a feeling of flow around intimate connections with others and healing past issues. Going deeper, trusting, and connecting from the heart comes easier now.
Ask yourself: If I knew I could now more comfortably address something from the past, what would I address? Are there any relationships I want to investigate?
There is also a certain amount of flow regarding creativity and athletic abilities, so ask: If I knew I could accomplish something now with ease, what would I pick?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 15-21 degrees of Scorpio, Cancer, or Pisces? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aries (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra, and Mars rules Aries)
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Many blessings,
Sonja
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
This week’s headline items: Jupiter and Pluto both remain exalted all week long. We are at the height of Eclipse Season — on Monday afternoon, we enter the 48-hour period before Wednesday afternoon’s Solar Eclipse, and that evening, Mercury moves over the Solar Eclipse degree, activating the Eclipse energy two days before the actual event — and Friday afternoon, we can finally start to set our Solar Eclipse intentions. Very early on Saturday, Mars enters its pre-Shadow phase, and Pluto’s Station phase intensifies — and Jupiter’s Station phase does likewise, only a day later, on Sunday.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday early evening (for 41 minutes), Friday morning (for 42 minutes), and Sunday evening (for 42 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, I just wanted you to know that…
It’s not too late to get the scoop on the upcoming Solar Eclipse. I have three things I can offer you:
My Solar Eclipse video, where I share in great detail what it’s all about, including lots of Coaching questions that can support you with this energy over the next 5.5 months
My latest webinar: “Eclipses – Our Soul’s Journey Continues”, where I go into more detail about how both Eclipses impact each of us personally, looking at several Astrology charts and giving you an in-depth experience. And this 111-minute webinar is also currently available at a discount!
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, Sept. 30th:
Monday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day;it will journey there until Tuesday evening, turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome.
We are generous with our time/services, and we love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.
Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.
Monday early evening, a Sun/Mercury alignment in almost 8 degrees of Libra becomes exact at 5:09pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday morning (Sept. 27th) on; it will remain strong until Fridaymorning (Oct. 4th). This aspect indicates a confident mind and an analytical approach to life.
Intelligence and communication abilities are strong at this time; however, we may not listen as well as the other speaks — we might be too busy thinking about what to say next.
Ask yourself: might it serve me to practice listening to others and myself? What might a practice like this look like? What if I acted as if I was being 100% heard by others? What if I returned the favor?
Given that this alignment takes place inLibra, we may feel particularly collaborative, polite, justice-driven — and perhaps a bit conflict-averse — do your best to avoid wanting everyone’s approval and perfect harmony.
We want an active role in communications — it’s very hard for us to passively listen and absorb information right now.
What we say or write now is impactful, so choose your words wisely: If people hung on your every word, what would you say then? What would you hold back from saying?
Our opinions are strong and our thinking independent — and we’re proud of both — so our egos may get bruised if we don’t feel “heard”. As best as you can, express yourself fully, knowing that others may have a different opinion, and that’s okay.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 5-11 degrees of Libra, Aries, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo, Gemini, or Virgo (the Sun rules Leo; Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo)
Monday from 2:49pm EDT on:48 hours before and after an Eclipse, the energy downloads are at their most potent, so be kind to yourself for the next four days, and stay as grounded as possible, no matter what you experience.
Monday around 6pm EDT, Mercury reaches 10 degrees and 04 minutes of Libra and aligns with the degree of Wednesday’s Solar Eclipse.
This might trigger some conversations connected to someone else in our lives; any such conversations must be addressed over the next 5.5 months.
Look out for messages, information, or signs related to your one-on-one relationships or collaborations, and seek ways to achieve more balance.
The key here is to heighten awareness of two things:
First, how can you be open to receiving those messages and signs around your Soul’s journey and whatever is next for you?
Second: What messages are you receiving today might help you better understand your one-on-one relationships or interactions with others? What needs to be released or redefined?
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Powerful New Moon/Solar Eclipse in 10 degrees of Libra (exact on Oct. 2nd, 2024 at 2:49pm EDT)
48 hours before and after an Eclipse00:19
Solar Eclipses are extra-powerful New Moons01:00
Second Solar Eclipse in 202401:10
An Annular Solar Eclipse02:25
Places the Eclipse is most visible03:09
The Sun and Moon are connected to one of the Moon Nodes 04:15
Second South Node Solar Eclipse in Libra since the Moon Nodes moved into the Aries-Libra polarity in July 202304:39
Last time we had a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in this particular degree and sign 05:16
Highlights 06:20
Solar Eclipses – new beginnings 08:10
What to do during Eclipse Season: Sept. 2nd — Oct. 24th 08:46
The Nature of Eclipses09:41
South North Eclipse in Libra: What are we releasing or redefining? 10:14
Jupiter & Pluto both play a curial role in this Solar Eclipse chart 14:50
Jupiter in Gemini begins its 4-month Retrograde phase on Oct. 9th ==> Jupiter highly exalted: Oct. 6th – 12th15:28
Pluto in Capricorn ends its 5-month Retrograde phase on Oct. 11th ==> Pluto highly exalted: Oct. 5th – 17th16:56
Jupiter & Pluto both make exact Sextiles (60º) to other planets in the Solar Eclipse chart: opportune aspects!19:08
Planetary aspects in this Solar Eclipse chart: Mercury aligns with the Solar Eclipse in Libra 19:40
The South Node Solar Eclipse/Mercury alignment in Libra squares Mars in Cancer 20:55
Mars in Cancer is also the Focal Point of a T-Square that involves Mercury & Chiron22:31
The Solution point for this T-Square is in Capricorn25:17
What role does Venus, the ruler of Libra, play in this Eclipse chart? 28:50
The Eclipse planets in Libra make a Semi-sextile (30º) to Venus in Scorpio 29:10
Venus in Scorpio is also part of a Grand Water Trine, involving Saturn & Mars 31:23
Venus trines Saturn in Pisces34:06
Venus trines Mars in Cancer34:31
To Sum it All Up 35:49
Setting Solar Eclipse Intentions: best and most potent times 39:13
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 5-15 degrees of Libra, Aries, Cancer, or Capricorn? Do you have an Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer?38:14
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Forty-eight hours before and after an Eclipse, we are experiencing heavy energetic downloads, so it’s best to wait to set Solar Eclipse Intentions until these intense downloads are complete.
Solar Eclipsesare extra-powerful New Moons that take place approximately every six months — this is the second Solar Eclipse in 2024 (in this particular Eclipse cycle that will be in effect until March 2025). The first Solar Eclipse of 2024 took place in Aries on April 8th.
Think back to early April and see what seeds got planted in your life concerning the last Solar Eclipse. Did you set Solar Eclipse Intentions on April 10th, 11th or 12th? Did something end or begin at that time? What have you discovered about your physical vitality and self-identity?
This is an Annular Solar Eclipse; this occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while the Moon is at or near its farthest point from Earth. Because of the distance to the Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not entirely cover the Sun. As a result, the Moon appears as a dark disk on top of a larger, bright disk, creating what looks like a ring of light around the Moon.
The Solar Eclipse will be visible from the Pacific Ocean (starting in Hawaii), parts of South America, the South Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica. It will be most visible over the ocean.
No matter where you are on the planet, however, the effects of the Eclipse will be transformative globally.
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Solar Eclipses, in particular, often correspond to significant endings and beginnings. They occur close to the same degree every 19 years, and the last time we had a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in this particular degree and sign while the South Node was traveling through Libra was on October 3rd, 2005.
We will likely experience a resonance between now and that time — “resonance”, not repetition — so think back to the Fall of 2005 and ask yourself: Were there any significant endings and beginnings? What was important to me back then? If I were to take those priorities to the next level, where would that next level find me?
A couple of things to note for this Solar Eclipse chart:
1) The New Moon not only aligns with the South Node but also with Mercury in Libra; it also makes a Square to Mars in Cancer (who is also the Focal Point of a T-Square), and it makes a Semi-sextile to its ruler: Venus.
2) Venus in Scorpio is part of a Grand Water Trine with Saturn in Pisces and Mars in Cancer.
3) Jupiter in Gemini & Pluto in Capricorn have a potent role in this Eclipse chart, as they are both exalted (due to their Station phases), and they both make exact Sextiles to other celestial bodies: Pluto to Neptune in Pisces, and Jupiter with Chiron in Aries.
Sextiles are 60º aspects that create an opportunity that requires action; we must take advantage of these opportune energy combos to reap the benefits.
These are the major themes of this Solar Eclipse chart, and we will address them in more detail. First, let’s talk a bit about Eclipses:
During a Solar Eclipse, the Moon momentarily interrupts the normal flow of Solar Radiation, reorganizing our consciousness to a higher level. Solar Eclipses indicate the beginning of a new experience, project, or cycle.
This particular Eclipse Seasonstarted on Sept. 2nd, with the New Moon in Virgo, and it will end after the Super Full Moon in Aries that follows this Solar Eclipse (in other words, by Oct. 24th, 2024).
While Eclipse Season is underway, allow for new templates to download, stay centered, and do your best to ground from within — try using conscious breathing and conscious mental flexibility — and best of all, see if you can move to the “observer position” when it comes to the emotional and mental body.
And remember, this won’t last forever: on Oct. 24th, the downloads are complete. It is important to remember that Eclipses open the door to the next level of our Soul’s evolution.
As best as you can, don’t jump the gun for the next four weeks — if you feel compelled to do something, do your best to simply observe the urge. The exception would be anything that happens organically, but if you are ambivalent about an action, it is better to hold off until Eclipse Seasonends on Oct. 24th.
Eclipses are a time for clarifying and affirming our highest path. We will experience a release and recalibration because old programs will get deleted and new ones downloaded.
This Eclipse will connect this process to one-on-one relationships, ancestral patterns that no longer serve us, and whatever helps us take a balanced approach to life.
South Node Solar Eclipses are an excellent time to go within, to seed anything we would like to redefine or release over the next 5.5 months — we’ll dig into this in more detail towards the end of this article when we talk about setting Solar Eclipse Intentions.
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The more an Eclipse activates our birth chart, the more we feel impelled to go to the next level. Because Eclipses are so powerful, they require a bigger orb than a regular Full or New Moon. I usually use a 5º orb instead of 2º — so since this Solar Eclipse takes place in 10 degrees of Libra:
Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 5-15º of Libra, Aries, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you may feel the effects of this powerful New Moon/Solar Eclipse more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
Setting Intentions for a Solar Eclipse is a little different from the regular monthly New Moon process — after all, we are setting them for the whole 5.5-month Eclipse cycle, rather than just the next 28 days.
Solar Eclipse Intentions are best done 48 hours after the Eclipse becomes exact. We are downloading new templates at the time of an Eclipse, and the energies are quite intense, so we want to wait until it all settles down a little before setting our intentions… We also definitely do not want to do this during a Moon void of course.
Thebest and most potent times to set your Intentions for this Solar Eclipse are between 2:45pm on Oct.4th and 2:45pm on Oct. 6th — (in US Eastern Daylight Savings Time — i.e. the New York time zone).
Set powerful intentions — again, they cover the next 5.5 months — and if possible, align them with the Libra energy!
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This week’s headline items: the last Quarter Moon in Cancer becomes exact on Monday afternoon; Jupiter starts to slow down (aka “station”) on Wednesday, preparing to start its 4-month Retrograde phase; on Thursday, Pluto starts to slow down again, preparing to end its 5-month Retrograde phase; Mercury changes signs from Virgo to Libra early Thursday morning; lastly, the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Saturday late morning.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday morning (for almost 3 hours), Thursday evening (for 35 minutes), and Saturday late evening (for a little over 6 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, please keep in mind that…
We are currently in Eclipse Season, which lasts until Oct. 24th. We are between two eclipses: first, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces-Virgo, which occurred on Sept. 17th/18th and will be in effect until Oct. 17th; and second, the Solar Eclipse in Libra, which will occur on Oct. 2nd. We will feel its effects until the next Solar Eclipse in late March 2025.
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How can you best use Eclipse Season between now and Oct. 24th, 2024?
What will you discover about your Soul’s Journey and relationship issues from the past?
How will these planetary shifts impact people with planets or points/angles in Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius,Libra, Aries, or Capricorn?
Do you have a Sun-sign or Rising sign in Leo or Cancer?
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, Sept. 23rd:
Monday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day; it will journey there until next Tuesday late morning.
Until then, we like to learn, connect, and interact as much as possible. “Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way…
The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead …
Monday morning, we are invited to stretch and grow. Our commitment to spiritual self-mastery, towards being in the present moment, calls us to make some adjustments with the outer world.
Ask yourself: What might be a creative way to stay connected to others and committed to practicing trusting my intuitive knowing? (Moon in Gemini squares Saturn in Pisces, exact at 7:58am EDT)
Monday evening, we have a tendency to think big and maybe feel a bit scatterbrained or at least have a restless mind. Our desire to share and gather information is quite strong.
We see lots of opportunities and want to move on them fast. Patience is probably not at the top of our list. However, optimism is quite strong. (Moon in Gemini conjuncts Jupiter, exact at 6:39pm EDT)
Monday late evening, we may want to consider connecting with others, socializing, and taking a compassionate approach toward yourself and others, especially regarding personal goals and passions.
Ask yourself: what if a compassionate approach towards myself and others made for more fulfilling connections?(Moon in Geminisextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 8:45pm EDT).
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On Dec. 15th, at 4:02am EST, the Full Moon becomes exact in almost 24 degrees of Gemini; the entrance of the Moon into Gemini on Friday afternoon (Dec. 13th) starts the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon. 
This week’s headline items: Mars and Neptune remain exalted throughout the week. On Wednesday, Mercury begins to slow down as it prepares to come to a halt on Sunday afternoon, marking the end of its Retrograde phase and the start of its post-Shadow phase. Additionally, Chiron will start to slow down on Saturday in preparation for its halt on December 29th, which will also signify the end of its Retrograde phase. A Full Moon in Gemini will occur early Sunday morning.
The holidays are upon us and so it is fair to say that many of us are looking for great gifts for our loved ones.
This week’s headline items: Mars and Neptune remain exalted all week; as a matter of fact, Mars’ Station phase intensifies on Tuesday, and it comes to a halt on Friday evening, starting its 2.5-month Retrograde phase. It’s time to set our New Moon Intentions on Monday (either in the morning or late afternoon), and we can start to take action on those New Moon Intentions early Friday; Venus changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius very early Saturday, and Neptune comes to a halt that evening, ending its 5-month Retrograde. Lastly, there will be a first Quarter Moon in Pisces late Sunday morning.
This week’s headline items: Mars and Neptune remain exalted all week; Mercury comes to a halt on Monday evening, starting its 3-week Retrograde phase; the Balsamic Moon phase begins Tuesday night; Mercury’s Station phase ends on Friday (while remaining in its retrograde phase); Neptune’s Station intensifies on Saturday, and very early Sunday, the New Moon in Sagittarius becomes exact.
On Dec. 1st, at 1:21am EST, the New Moon in 9.5 degrees of Sagittarius becomes exact.
This week’s headline items: Pluto makes its final move into Aquarius on Tuesday afternoon. Multiple planets will start to slow down (station) this week: Mercury does so on Wednesday night, as the planet gets ready for its last Retrograde phase of the year; Neptune slows down on Sunday, as it readies itself to end a 5-month Retrograde. Mars will be exalted, starting on Saturday, as it prepares for an upcoming 11-week Retrograde phase in Leo-Cancer — and Saturn ends its station phase. Lastly, there will also be a Last Quarter Moon in Virgo on Friday evening.
This week’s headline items: Saturn remains exalted all week, coming to a halt on Friday late morning at almost 13º of Pisces to end its 4.5-month Retrograde phase; Venus changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn on Monday afternoon; the Full Moon in Taurus becomes exact on Friday late afternoon; Pluto enjoys its very last days in Capricorn before changing signs next Tuesday.
This week’s headline items: although Mars has moved into Leo, its opposition to Pluto remains strong all week. On Wednesday, it’s time to act on our New Moon Intentions, and Saturn in Pisces starts to slow down (station) again, getting ready to end its 4.5-month Retrograde phase. Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase on Thursday morning; the first Quarter Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on very early Saturday; and finally, Saturn’s Station intensifies on Sunday.
This week’s headline items: even though it will not be exact until Sunday, Nov. 3rd, we can feel the Mars-Pluto opposition all week; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Monday early morning; the New Moon in Scorpio becomes exact on Friday morning; Mercury changes signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius on Saturday afternoon; and Mars changes signs from Cancer to Leo late Sunday evening.
This week’s headline items: Pluto remains exalted all week; the Sun changes signs from Libra to Scorpio on Tuesday evening; Jupiter ends its Station phase on Wednesday; the last Quarter Moon in Leo becomes exact Thursday early morning and Eclipse Season finally ends that same day. Lastly, on Saturday & Sunday we will have a Yod aspect with Mercury in Scorpio as the Focal Point.
This week’s headline items: Jupiter and Pluto remain exalted all week; a Cardinal Grand Cross is upon us all week; Eclipse Season ends next week; a Super Full Moon in Aries becomes exact on Thursday morning; Venus changes signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius on Thursday afternoon.
On Oct. 17th, at 7:26am EDT, 
This week’s headline items: Jupiter and Pluto’s Station phases will be intensified all week, and Eclipse Season likewise continues all week. Jupiter comes to a halt in Gemini on Wednesday early morning; Mars squares April 8th’s Solar Eclipse degree on Wednesday evening; the first Quarter Moon in Capricorn becomes exact on Thursday afternoon; Pluto comes to a halt in Capricorn on Friday evening; on Sunday, we have a big day astrologically speaking: Mercury will square Pluto right before changing signs from Libra to Scorpio, and Mars will be the Focal Point of a T-Square involving the Sun in Libra and Chiron in Aries.
This week’s headline items: Jupiter and Pluto both remain exalted all week long. We are at the height of Eclipse Season — on Monday afternoon, we enter the 48-hour period before Wednesday afternoon’s Solar Eclipse, and that evening, Mercury moves over the Solar Eclipse degree, activating the Eclipse energy two days before the actual event — and Friday afternoon, we can finally start to set our Solar Eclipse intentions. Very early on Saturday, Mars enters its pre-Shadow phase, and Pluto’s Station phase intensifies — and Jupiter’s Station phase does likewise, only a day later, on Sunday.
On Oct. 2nd at 2:49pm EDT, a 
This week’s headline items: the last Quarter Moon in Cancer becomes exact on Monday afternoon; Jupiter starts to slow down (aka “station”) on Wednesday, preparing to start its 4-month Retrograde phase; on Thursday, Pluto starts to slow down again, preparing to end its 5-month Retrograde phase; Mercury changes signs from Virgo to Libra early Thursday morning; lastly, the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Saturday late morning.
