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This week’s headline items: Neptune remains exalted all week; the Sun squares the Solar Eclipse degree from April 8th on Wednesday night; on Thursday, it’s time to take action on our New Moon intentions. Venus changes signs from Cancer to Leo on Thursday afternoon; the last Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact on Saturday evening; Chiron starts to slow down (station) on Sunday — it’s getting ready for its yearly Retrograde phase.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday very early morning (for a little over 7.5 hours), Thursday late evening (for 11 minutes), and Saturday evening (for a little over 16 hours).
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, July 8th:
Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day; it will journey there until Tuesday late morning.We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness.
So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, and tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things; be honest and authentic as best you can.
Monday morning, an opportune Venus/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 7:04am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening(July 6th); it will remain strong until early Wednesday (July 10th). It gives us the opportunity to experiment with how we relate to others — to do something different or unusual — freedom plays a big part in this aspect.
Of course, others are experimenting too, so you might experience some unusual or unexpected interactions during this time — it’s a favorable time for social meetings and events. As best as you can, stay open and flexible: fresh air is blowing through your relationships.
We’re also ready to experiment with our financial undertakings — good places to look: all things “tech” (electronics, technology, internet); metaphysics; the arts; group activities.
This is not the best time to make long-term financial investments — except perhaps those that come to you in an intuitive flash.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 24-28 degrees of Cancer, Taurus, Pisces, or Virgo? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity, as will 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 late morning, an opportune Mercury/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 10:26am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build on Saturday evening(July 6th); it will remain strong until Wednesdayearlymorning (July 10th).
This aspect is an opportunity for us to expand our thinking and express ourselves with confidence and optimism — we share what’s important to us from a place of open-mindedness and excitement.
This connection also allows an expansion from stepping into uncharted territory. Humor can be a great way to tap into this energetic combo.
This planetary connection also favors short trips, writing, teaching, studying, and expanding our perspectives. We more readily exercise good judgment and are more “philosophical” and open to learning.
As with any opportunity, we have to “take” it — it requires we take action. What could you do to instill confidence in your exploration of the mind? Is a new mental process asking to be explored? Are you ready to expand your mind? Your thinking?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 8-12 degrees of Leo, Gemini, Aries, or Libra? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity; this is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).
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Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 14º of Cancer (exact on July 5th, 2024 at 6:57pm EDT)
* Overview 1:25
* Cancer Archetype 2:10
* The New Moon in Cancer squares the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra 4:59
* The New Moon conjuncts Venus in Cancer 7:31
* Saturn in Pisces Retrograde: June 29th – Nov.15th 9:24
* Saturn in Pisces trines the New Moon and Venus in Cancer 11:52
* Venus in Cancer squares Chiron in Arieș 13:45
* Venus in Cancer sextiles the Mars-Uranus alignment in Taurus 17:02
* Mars-Uranus alignment in Taurus 18:24
* Mars in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces 19:13
* Jupiter in Gemini trines the South Node in Libra 20:25
* Jupiter in Gemini sextiles Mercury in Leo 21:20
* Mercury in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius (currently retrograde) 21:57
* To sum it all up 23:07
* New Moon Intentions 26:26
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 12-16 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries or Libra? 25:39
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This week’s headline items: Neptune remains exalted all week; the Balsamic Moon phase begins very early Tuesday; Neptune comes to a halt early Tuesday morning, starting its yearly Retrograde phase in Pisces; Mercury changes signs from Cancer to Leo late Tuesday morning; the New Moon in Cancer will be exact on Friday evening, and Saturn ends its Station phase that same evening (remaining retrograde).
There will be three very brief Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late morning (for 7 minutes), Thursday late afternoon (for 7 minutes), and Saturday late evening (for 9 minutes).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, July 1st:
Monday, the Moon remains steady, peaceful Taurus all day. It will journey there until Tuesday late morning. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain. What is our favorite thing until Tuesday late morning? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday early afternoon, we are invited to take care of anything that has value for us on a physical level.
Ask yourself: what actions could I take this afternoon that would be in alignment with my physical desires and needs? What practical actions would energize my body and bank account?
As best as you can, honor yourself, your talents, and physical matter in general. (Moon in Taurus conjuncts Mars, exact at 12:19am EDT)
Monday afternoon, we have an opportunity to connect with family and loved ones in a nurturing way — and, indeed, to connect with all of them from the heart.
Ask yourself: What might become possible if I let myself enjoy others in the mutual pursuit of any shared values? What if I were open to receiving practical support as well as giving it? (Moon in Taurus sextiles Venus in Cancer, exact at 2:42pm EDT)
Monday evening, we have an opportunity to focus on the subtle and the essential — and achieve flow around material wants and needs.
We are invited to practice a gentler, more intuitive approach, to go within and get in touch with our inner divinity, and to bring peace and inner knowingness to our financial goals and ability to honor ourselves.
Ask yourself: Could I trust my inner knowing (or intuition) 5% more than I have previously? What spiritual practices could support me on this journey inward?(Moon in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces. exact at 5:28pm EDT)
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning at 3:50am EDT, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches almost 26º of Taurus. This Moon phase lasts untilFriday evening when the New Moon in Cancer becomes exact (more about this on Friday… In the meantime, feel free to watch my video on the subject)
We are being asked to slow down and get quiet so we can listen to our inner sensing/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?
Also, tomorrow (Tuesday), at 6:40am EDT,Neptune comes to a halt at 29º56′ of Pisces to start its yearly 5-month Retrograde phase.This phase lasts until December 7th (at 27º08′ of Pisces).
Until then, we are invited to access Neptune’s energy from within: Our intuition will be very strong during this time.
During this time, we can see how connected we are to our Higher Self/The Universe/Source. What’s more, we have an opportunity to dissolve any barriers between us and our Soul’s guidance.
For the next five months, ask yourself: Am I sensing my Soul’s desire for love and oneness to the fullest? Am I resting enough? Am I connecting to my intuition? Is anything keeping me from experiencing the flow of life?
Some of us will feel the effects more than others. This is particularly true if you have personal planets in 27-29 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini,Sagittarius, or 0-2 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn — and if you have a Pisces Sun- or Rising-Sign. For you, in particular, this is a great time to reevaluate your connection to Source — and perhaps to allow yourself to connect more fully to the flow of life.
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Cancer is the first water sign of the zodiac, as such, it relates to the development of the “emotional body” — so this Moon cycle amplifies feelings, instincts, and needs.
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This New Moon might be a big turning point for some of us. Firstly, it squares the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra.
The Sun & Moon also makes a wide Conjunction to Venus in Cancer, and all three of them make a Trine to an exalted Saturn in Pisces that has been retrograde since June 29th.
Venus makes some additional aspects in this New Moon chart: a Square to Chiron in Aries, and a Sextile to Uranus & Mars in Taurus
Mars not only aligns with Uranus in Taurus but also sextiles Saturn in Pisces
Jupiter in Gemini makes a close Trine to the South Node in Libra and a Sextile to Mercury in Leo
And lastly, Mercury opposes Pluto in Aquarius — but before we unwrap the meaning of all of this, let’s first talk about the Cancer archetype:
Cancer represents the yin, receptive principle, which births, nurtures, and protects life. The Sun and Moon in Cancer remind us that we must also receive as well as give. Both constant giving and constant taking are unhealthy and unsustainable.
With this New Moon occurring in protective, introverted Cancer, we are invited to surround ourselves with quality and safety; we can expect anything connected to home, family, real estate, or childhood issues to be heightened in our awareness for the next four weeks.
This New Moon highlights the importance of…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 12-16 degrees ofCancer, Capricorn, Aries, or Libra? 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 between6:57pm and 11:47pm (on Saturday, July 6th) and then again, 9 minutes later, between 11:56pm (on Saturday night, July 6th) and 6:57pm (on Sunday, July 7th).
If you live in a timezone other than EDT (US East Coast time), I recommend you join my Facebook Page,follow me on Twitter, or Instagram as I post reminders on July 5th, 6th, and 7th to let you know when it is time to set your intentions.
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: Neptune and Saturn are both exalted (stationing) all week, and both of their stations intensify this week — Saturn’s Station intensifies on Tuesday, Neptune’s on Thursday; the last Quarter Moon in Aries becomes exact early Friday evening; lastly, Saturn comes to halt on Saturday afternoon, starting its yearly Retrograde phase.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday evening (for a little over 7.5 hours), Friday early morning (for 7 minutes), and Sunday very early morning (for 7 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 24th:
Monday, the Moon remains infreedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day. It will journey there until Tuesday night/Wednesday very early morning.
Monday late morning, we may feel rather social. We get a chance to connect with like-minded people, expand each other’s minds, and share information that allows us to see the bigger picture. Great ideas and concepts can be shared right now. (Moon in Aquarius trines Jupiter in Gemini, exact at 10:52am EDT)
Monday afternoon, requires some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to have physical and emotional safety and connect with what feels familiar — and on the other hand, the need to make progress and connect to like-minded people about our collective future visions.
This could also extend to personal, practical things vs. social, idealistic visions, and discerning what works now vs. “progress”. Awareness is critical with this aspect: What is needed? And when? How can we take the higher path? (Moon in Aquariusquincunxes Venus in Cancer, exact at 3pm EDT)
Monday evening, we are invited to make some adjustments in our lives. As best as you can, find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations.
Make space for connections with like-minded people, involvement in a cause, as well as aligning with your own values and enjoyment of life. As such, we may have to address what we value — both in others and in ourselves. (Moon in Aquarius squares Mars in Taurus, exact at 6:58pm EDT)
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This week’s headline items: Venus has moved into Cancer — and Mercury joins her there on Monday early morning. Neptune starts to slow down (station) on Tuesday; late Thursday afternoon, the Sun changes signs from Gemini to Cancer — this also marks the yearly Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The Full Moon in Capricorn becomes exact on Friday evening; lastly, on Saturday, Saturn also begins to slow down (station).
There will be four brief Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 2:38am EDT, Wednesday early afternoon (for 13 minutes), Friday evening (for 10 minutes), and Sunday late evening (for 9 minutes).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 17th:
Monday is a huge day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day. It will journey there until Wednesday early afternoon (June 19th). Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest.
Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.
The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. It does so through subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. This makes it an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.
Monday early morning, a challenging Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 3:41am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening (June 15th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday morning (June 19th). This aspect asks us to stretch ourselves and grow, which challenges us to get out of our comfort zone and to work through something that requires a creative approach.
In this case, our comfort zone is the mind (Gemini) and our need to be mentally busy and engaged. The challenge here is finding a way to trust our intuition (Pisces) and turn inward for answers and direction.
Ask yourself: What might be possible if I allowed myself to shift from only paying attention to my conditioned mind to getting present in the here and now and feeling into the energy and truth of who I am?
We may experience a lack of clarity and objectivity. We might make embarrassing errors, neglect important details, or carry some delusions now. Our lack of clarity may make it difficult for others to understand us.
Ask yourself: Is it possible that what I understand with the mind is very different from what I comprehend with the heart? And if that is so, could I trust my heart 5% more than I have done previously? Could I allow myself to slow down and rest in knowing that all is well all of the time?
We are more imaginative now and also more easily swayed by the opinions of others. We can be highly creative and inspired under this influence but also overly sensitive, touchy, or impractical.
It can be hard to follow routines or to concentrate on monotonous tasks (like work tasks or studies that involve attention to detail or rote learning); as best as you can, be compassionate with yourself and others during these three days. If you have an important contract to sign or negotiate, if possible, wait until after Wednesday.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 27-29 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, Virgo, or 0-3 degrees of Cancer, Aries, Capricorn or Libra? If so, you are more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Neptune rules Pisces).
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Monday at 5:07am EDT, Mercury changes signs from chatty, versatile, curious, quick-wittedGemini to protective, nurturing, family-oriented Cancer. It will journey there until July 2nd. During this cycle, we are more sensitive to our surroundings, especially when listening and taking in information.
We also have more sympathy for the suffering of others. On the other hand, we have less objectivity, as emotions are always involved in our interactions with others; this could also mean we end up taking things more personally than we really need to — perhaps even to the extent that we start feeling sorry for ourselves.
As best as you can, remember to ask yourself: Is this really about me?
This is particularly true if you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign inGeminiorVirgo. You will feel a stronger need to connect with family or the people in your life that feel familiar and safe. You may also feel the need to talk about the past and work through past conditioning. If you are a Cancer Sun-sign or Rising-sign, you will be more chatty for the next 2 weeks.
Monday morning, a Mercury/Venus alignment in 0 degrees of Cancer becomes exact at 8:43am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday morning (June 14th) on; it will remain strong until Thursday morning (June 20th).
This is an excellent time to share about family, home, real estate, emotional connections, safety, motherhood — or anything we feel nurtures us — and also about any teaching endeavors connected to those areas.
This alignment supports communicating from a nurturing, supportive heart — and in fact, it becomes essential to connect to people with whom we feel a strong affinity.
We wish to form those connections in a spirit of harmony, sensitivity, and equality. In fact, we generally tend to have a strong sense of fairness at this time and want to be around people who share these values.
We also thoroughly enjoy the written and spoken word — literature, wordplay, puns, moving conversations — especially when the words are comforting and speak of something familiar, nurturing, or emotionally soothing.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-3 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Libra,Aries, or 27-29 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo or Pisces? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly; the same is true for those of us with our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Virgo, Gemini, Libra, or Taurus (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra)
Monday late evening, a somewhat challenging Mercury/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 11:13pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday night (June 16th) on; it will remain strong until Tuesday evening (June 18th). This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, awkward, and need to make a choice — so we need to develop inner awareness.
Our compulsive side may lead us down a path that evades rational understanding. Our judgments — of circumstances, ourselves, and others — can be so extreme during this aspect that we can’t seem to make intelligent and consistent progress in our life for the two days it is in effect.
As best as you can, strive to be more trusting and less strict with yourself for these two days. Surrender to whatever you are experiencing right now: It is temporary!
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-3 degrees of Cancer 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 Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).
See Sunday’s post (June 16th) for details on aspects and planetary movements that took place between midnight and 3am EDT Monday.
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On June 21st, at 9:08pm EDT, the Moon opposes the Sun in 1 degree of Capricorn-Cancer. This is the first of two Full Moons in this particular polarity! The second one will be on July 21st at 29º of Capricorn.
All Full Moons bring greater awareness to our current situation — what’s working and what we need to change. This Full Moon in Capricorn–Cancer asks us to pay special attention to what’s missing in our lives, and take steps towards manifesting it.
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Back to the Full Moon…
Lots of planets are involved in this Full Moon chart:
The Sun in Cancer aligns with Venus & Mercury and quincunxes Pluto in Aquarius
Mercury in Cancer squares the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra and sextiles Mars in Taurus
The Moon in Capricorn opposes all the planets currently residing in Cancer (Sun, Venus & Mercury)
The Moon in Capricorn and the Sun in Cancer both square an exalted Neptune in the last degree of Pisces
Saturn (the ruler of Capricorn) in almost 19.5º Pisces starts its Station phase the day after the Full Moon becomes exact, in preparation to start its yearly Retrograde phase (which will last: June 29th until Nov. 15th) More details about Saturn in a moment…
Neptune in Pisces is exalted for several reasons:
1) it is in its own sign, 2) it is in a heightened degree (29º), the last degree of Pisces, and 3) it just started its Station phase on June 18th, preparing for its yearly Retrograde (just like Saturn). Something is “in our face” concerning the feminine energies (such as allowing, resting, sensing, intuiting, and feeling into the flow of things, etc.) — and all of this plays an essential role for the next two weeks, so tune in!
We have a heightened sense that something must be brought into balance and reintegrated; the balance in question is between the connection we have to our feelings and emotional needs, plus our ability to feel emotionally connected to others (symbolized by Cancer), versus our outer obligations or material, practical goals out there in the world (Capricorn).
As best as you can, steer by your own inner compass and bring your caring self to the world in a spirit of integrity and responsibility — and keep in mind that as we heal our past, we become a source of light and support for others.
Ask yourself: What would self-responsible self-care look like? How does my inner life inform my outer? What are my priorities? What am I ready to talk about or share from my past — in a vulnerable way? Can I honor my feelings and see them as valid?
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-3 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, Libra, or 29 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo or Pisces?If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon; this is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign inLeo or Cancer(the Sun rules Leo, the Moon rules Cancer).
Please note that we’ll take a look at Neptune’s and Saturn’s Station phases, both in Pisces, which start June 18th & 22nd (and last until July 5th & 16th).
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This week’s headline items: Mars squares Pluto for most of the week (it will be exact on Tuesday morning); the first Quarter Moon in Virgo becomes exact Thursday night/Friday very early morning; the Sun aligns with Mercury in Gemini on Friday afternoon; Venus squares Neptune right before she moves from Gemini to Cancer, Sunday night/Monday very early morning.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday afternoon (for almost 10.5 hours), Friday afternoon (for 18 minutes), and Sunday night/Monday very early morning (for 33 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, join me…
On Friday, June 14th, 8am PT in California via KMET Radio OR 8am ET via YouTube or Soulivity.com, my next Soulivity Today Morning Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” with Brian Westley Johnson, where we will talk about the upcoming Station phases in Pisces ==> join us live or watch the replay if you want to hear more about that….
ALSO, Do you need a day off from the hustle and bustle of the world? Would you like to connect to nature? Nurture yourself? Your Body? Understand your own Moon-energy a bit better? Connect and share this experience with other like-minded women?
Early Bird Pricing for our One-day Yoga/Astrology Retreat ends this week! ==> Whether you live in the Pittsburgh area or would like to come visit Pittsburgh for the weekend of June 29th/30th, check out my Retreat page for more info!
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 10th:
Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day. It will journey there until very early Wednesday. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness …
So, hand out some compliments, let people know how proud you are of them, and tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things and be honest and authentic as best you can. Fun, games, and romance are a big part of this energy as well. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones.
Monday late evening, we have an opportunity to connect with others and have some fun. Find activities that are mentally stimulating, creative, and joyful. What might you want to communicate to express your own individual energy more fully? (Moon in Leo sextiles Mercury in Gemini, exact at 10:35pm EDT)
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, an opportune Venus/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 3:12am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday morning(June 9th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesdayevening (June 12th). This is an opportunity to bring healing to our wounds around relationships or our sense of self-worth.
We get a chance to love ourselves and heal deep fears of not being “good enough”. Healing happens much faster when we can open to forgiving ourselves and others. As best as you can, bring compassion and understanding to yourself, to others, and to those past experiences that wounded you.
Ask yourself: How might an honest conversation support my healing journey at this time? Who might I want to have such a conversation with?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 20-25 degrees of Gemini, Aries, Leo or Aquarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra).
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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: we remain in the Balsamic Moon phase until Thursday morning; Mercury changes signs from Taurus to Gemini early Monday; the New Moon in Gemini becomes exact on Thursday morning; Mars changes signs from Aries to Taurus on Saturday night/Sunday very early morning. One more thing worth mentioning: we will start to feel the Mars-Pluto Square from Friday on (it will become exact next week, Tuesday).
Depending on which time zone you live in, there will be three or four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 1:55am EDT; Wednesday early morning (for 27 minutes), Friday morning (25 minutes), and Sunday afternoon (24 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, let me share about two upcoming Podcast/Radio shows:
1 – on Monday, June 3rd, at 3pm PT in Seattle via KIXI 880AM/ and after6pm ET on Conscious Talk Radio with Brenda Michaels and Rob Spears, where we talk about Astrology and how it can support all of us in our lives ==> Great interview to share with friends or family members that are skeptics (or on the fence) about Astrology.
2 – on Friday, June 14th, 8am PT in California via KMET Radio/8am ET via Youtube or Soulivity.com, my next Soulivity Today Morning Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” with Brian Westley Johnson, where we will talk about the upcoming Station phases in Pisces. So join us if you want to hear more about that….
Both Podcast/Radio shows are also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps.
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 3rd:
Monday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries and VoC until 1:55am EDT.
Monday at 1:55am EDT, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until Wednesday morning. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain.
What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday at 3:37am EDT,Mercury changes signs from steady, slow-paced Taurus to curious, quick-witted Gemini, where it will journey until June 17th.
For the next 2 weeks, our thinking shifts gears: Mercury — the energy of communication — will pick up the pace of our lives just a little.
Mental exchanges and abilities take priority for the next two weeks — talking, writing, sharing, connecting to the world around us in whatever way we can (internet, phone, in person, TV, radio…).
This is a time with great potential for studying and learning, curiosity and open-mindedness, and social/intellectual growth.
Make sure you don’t exhaust yourself during this time. As best as you can, keep taking breaks and let yourself see the larger picture now and again.
Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will feel the pick up in pace more strongly.
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, a harmonious Mercury/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 2:12am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday afternoon (June 2nd) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday late morning (June 5th).
Our words are focused, and we speak with depth and gravitas; we can feel really empowered by what we think and say (and how we say it) during this time. Our conviction and passion help us to connect and empower others.
Ask yourself: How could curiosity and open-mindedness help me connect with others and realize my vision? Might it be useful to release fears and resulting distrust around social groups? Could I hear multiple viewpoints and remain above the fray?
What if a flexible and curious approach to “what’s so” was the first step toward creating a better future for everyone? What if the same was true of learning something about myself? Or some other subject that supports my vision?
We are strongly connected to our vision for the future and can communicate it more clearly to our various social groups and affiliations.
We are also able to investigate our thought structures and motivations in an open-minded, focused way and see what needs to be transformed
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-5 degrees of Gemini, Aquarius, Libra or 29 degrees of Taurus, Capricorn, or Virgo? If so, you will be even more blessed by this aspect than those who do not; this is also true for those of us with our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, Pluto rules Scorpio).
ALSO, Monday after6pm EDT listen to our fun Radio Interview on Conscious Talk Radio with Brenda Michaels and Rob Spears, where we talk about Astrology and how it can support all of us in our lives ==> This is a great interview to share with friends or family members who are skeptics or on the fence about Astrology.
This Podcast/Radio shows is also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps.
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Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
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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 16º of Gemini (exact on June 6th, 2024 at 8:38am EDT)
* Overview 1:56
* Gemini Archetype: 5 planets in Gemini 2:10
* The New Moon conjuncts Venus in Gemini 2:55
* The New Moon in Gemini squares Saturn in Pisces 5:39
* Spiritual or Creative Tools or practices 10:46
* Mercury (the ruler of Gemini) in its own sign makes a close alignment with Jupiter and trines Pluto in Aquarius 14:34
* Mercury and Jupiter 15:43
* Shadow Side of Jupiter in Gemini 18:53
* Jupiter-Pluto Trine 22:10
* The New Moon makes harmonious aspects to the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra 26:05
* To sum it all up 27:01
* New Moon Intentions 31:37
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 14-18 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo or Pisces? 30:23
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==> To read my article on “How to set New Moon Intentions”, click here
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.
Before we get started, let me just share that I have two Podcast/Radio shows coming up this month:
1 – on Friday, June 7th, at 8am PDT in Seattle via KKNW 1150AM/ OR on Conscious Talk Radio with Brenda Michaels and Rob Spears, where we talk about Astrology and how it can support all of us in our lives ==> Great interview to share with friends or family members that are skeptics (or on the fence) about Astrology.
2 – on Friday, June 14th, 8am PT in California via KMET Radio/8am ET via Youtube or Soulivity.com, my next Soulivity Today Morning Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” with Brian Westley Johnson, where we will talk about the upcoming Station phases in Pisces. So join us if you want to hear more about that….
Both Podcast/Radio shows are also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps.
One major thing to note in this New Moon chart is the planetary line-up in Gemini: Venus, the Sun & Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter!
With this much emphasis on Gemini, we are invited to pay attention to our minds, communications, and any information coming our way.
Gemini is the archetype of curiosity, communication in all its forms, and mental connections — it represents the development of language and intelligence, as well as our ability to adapt and relate to our immediate environment.
This is a “busy” energy focused on collecting information. It invites us to look at our mental programming and conditioned mind to see what needs to go — and what new thought structures we might want to engage with.
Venus’ close alignment to the New Mooninvites us to learn to better listen to others, discover the value of authentic communication and exchange, and see both sides of a situation.
Ask yourself: If I am honest with myself, could I make 5% more of an effort to communicate in a way that benefits everyone involved? What if I chose to listen with a 5% more curious mind?
How could I improve my relationship to myself and others by keeping my mind 5% more open?
As the creative power of the feminine, Venus in Gemini represents the “bringing together of opposites” — people with different values or opinions, for example.
Ask yourself: When I picture this, what do I see? What might this look like in my various communities? How about within my relationships?
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-18 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, 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 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; this is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact, and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase.
So, this month, any time between 8:38am on June 6thand 8:38am on June 8th. The only exception will be a 25-minute period on June 7th, during which the Moon will be void of course, from 8:16amuntil 8:41am. It is best to avoid setting your Intention during that time (and please note that I provide all times in the Eastern Daylight Timezone, i.e., New York City). For more info on setting New Moon Intentions click here
If you live in a timezone other than EDT (US East Coast-time), I recommend you join my Facebook Fan-page or follow me on Twitter, or Instagram as I post reminders on Thursday June 6th, Friday June 7th andSaturday June 8th to let you know when it is time to set your intentions.
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: Mars aligns all week with Chiron, the wounded Healer (exact on Wednesday afternoon); the last Quarter Moon in Pisces becomes exact on Thursday afternoon; Jupiter trines Pluto all week long, becoming exact on Sunday evening, and the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Sunday late evening.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday afternoon (for 43 minutes), Wednesday late morning (for a little over 10 hours), Friday late evening (for 33 minutes), and Sunday evening (for almost 8 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, let me invite you…
I will be doing a One-day Yoga/Astrology Retreat with the lovely Sam Lodge in the country, near Robinson Township, outside of Pittsburgh onSaturday, June 29th. Whether you live in the area or would like to come visit, check out my Retreat page for more info!
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, May 27th:
Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, pragmatic, status-oriented Capricorn until 4:45pm EDT. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.
As best as you can, 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”
Monday at 4:02pm EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for only 43 minutes, until 4:45pm EDT. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to soften your need for accomplishment with a gentler, more intuitive approach.
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 afternoon ahead of time.
Monday at 4:45pm EDT, the Moon moves in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Wednesday evening (May 29th).The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement.
Reactions are more intellectual than emotional, and interactions are more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.
Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, and progress are promoted while the Moon moves through Aquarius.
Again, we have our eyes on the future — or outer space… Personal freedom becomes paramount.
Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius — and this planet is currently moving through Taurus, making these next two days a great time to look at our physical connection to our own body, finances, and whatever is most important to us on this planet.
It’s also a great time to innovate and make changes in our lives around any physical matters that no longer serve us or keep us stuck in the past; we need to elevate our thinking if we want our bodies and the planet to vibrate at a higher frequency.
Ask yourself: Do I need to give my body something different to raise it to a higher vibration? When I tune in to myself, what insights does my body provide?
Where have I become too rigid in connection with my body, my physical resources, or my talents? Where have I become too comfortable with those things? What is my connection to the Earth? To Nature? Do I need more physical space? More physical movement?
Monday late evening, an opportune Mercury/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 11:22pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday early morning(May 26th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesdayearlymorning (May 29th). This could be another opportunity to take responsibility for our thinking structures and be honest with ourselves.
How can we get the most from this opportunity? Through honest communication, we have a chance to clear up any misunderstandings.
As best as you can, allow yourself to tune in and transcend your conditioned, automatic responses. A good place to start is with a commitment to better understand your conditioning and thought processes.
If we take this chance to see things more clearly and connect to ourselves more lovingly, we could get a good dose of reality and an ability to focus on long-term issues.
Remember: opportunities are openings; they aren’t necessarily handed to us — we have to “take” them and make something of them.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 16-21 degrees of Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, or Cancer? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Capricorn (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini, and Virgo, and Saturn rules Capricorn).
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“Great forum!!! I loved it.” — Alan C.
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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: the Sun changes signs from Taurus to Gemini on Monday morning; the Full Moon in Sagittarius becomes exact late Thursday morning; Venus changes signs from Taurus to Gemini late Thursday afternoon, and Jupiter follows the Sun and Venus into Gemini on Saturday evening.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 6:34pm EDT, Thursday very early morning (for 1 hour), and Saturday late morning (for almost 1 hour).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, join me for…
A detailed talk about Jupiter’s one-year Journey throughGemini, on Wednesday, May 22nd at 1pm EDT/6pm London time. What area of your life will experience a shift in perspective until June of 2025?
Monday,the Moon remains inharmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra and VoCuntil 6:34pm EDT. 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.
Use this intuitive time to reexamine your various one-on-one relationships — ask yourself: How can I balance my need for connection and harmony with my desire for self-fulfillment and independence?
Monday until 6:34pm EDT: we are still moving through a very long Moon VoC phase that started on Sunday at 11:48am EDT. 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 at 8:59am EDT, the Sun changes signs from steady, sensual Taurus to versatile, fast-thinking Gemini, where it will journey until June 20th. With the Sun in Gemini, the urge for self-expression is strong.
We may be extra interested in collecting and sharing information. This is a time when curiosity and adaptability are favored. We are more flexible, changeable, and adaptable — which makes us quite social as well.
We enjoy intellectual conversations, and we can easily become bored if we are not getting enough mental stimulation at this time. We are more objective and observant but prefer to keep things light and easy.
There is usually a nervousness in the air at this time as well, as we are constantly seeking to connect and have new interactions. “Sharing” is the name of the game.
All this is especially true if you are a Leo or Gemini Sun-sign or Rising-sign. As a Gemini, you will feel a good dose of confidence and playfulness in the next four weeks; as a Leo your vitality will most likely speed up, and you feel more chatty than usual.
Monday at 6:34pm EDT, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until Thursday morning (May 23rd). Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest.
Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.
The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. It does so through subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. This makes it an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.
The Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”, etc. It can therefore be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies.
Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so as best you can, be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others. Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.
Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free. Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s ultimately what disempowers us and others.
Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio — and it is currently transiting through Aquarius, making this a great time to transform our visions for humanity and our future on this planet, in this universe — and to empower ourselves and others within our communities (locally or online).
It’s also a great time to dig deeper into our various networks and connections to like-minded people; so as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations. Does participation in your current groups or networks feel empowering or disempowering? Do I feel a deep emotional alignment with like-minded people in my life? Am I allowing myself to hear the deepest calling of my Soul?
Ask yourself: Where am I looking to create more empowerment in my life? What about the lives of others? How might a self-expressed and courageously heartfelt approach serve my communities and foster better collaborations?
Use this time to create deeper, more empowering emotional connections with like-minded people, especially if you are feeling a disconnect with other networks or affiliations out there in the world. Remember: Love expands us, others, and life. Fear paralyzes!
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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.
On May 25th, 2024, at 7:15pm EDT, Jupiter changes signs from peaceful, steady, sensual Taurus to versatile, fast-thinking Gemini. It journeys through this versatile Air sign until June 9th, 2025.
In our natal chart, the position of Jupiter reveals how we express generosity and tolerance and how we go about trusting others and improving our lives. Jupiter is about expansion, possibilities, perspectives, and our mental & spiritual growth.
Ask yourself: Where do I look for wisdom and understanding? Where do I need movement and spaciousness? Where do I hold perspectives or beliefs that come from my social conditioning? Where do I feel optimistic and have faith that things will turn out ok?
Since Jupiter represents the principle of expansion — it operates like a magnifying glass. During its time in Taurus (May 2023 – May 2024), the magnifying glass sought more opportunities for our physical realities and sense of self-worth.
We may also have wanted to contribute to life from a down-to-earth, more slow-paced, patient place. This might have created a shift in attitude towards our personal resources, material comforts, and the enjoyment of life’s physical and material parts.
Conversely, JupiterinGemini brings the magnifying lens to bear on our communications and ability to process and share information.
The opportunity now is to bring the enthusiastic energies of Jupiter to the fulfillment of our ability to listen, learn, teach, or write— and to get excited about sharing and staying connected with others.
This one-year transit also fosters expanding our connection to…
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All this is especially true if you are a Sagittarius or Gemini Sun- or Rising-sign. As a Sagittarius, you will feel a greater need to learn something new or write an article or a book — let’s hope that doesn’t show up as being too scatter-brained. As a Gemini, you will most likely feel a greater sense of possibility, together with a need to grow and expand your knowledgeand intellect, your perspectives and how you apply what you know over the next year (i.e. until June 2025).
Where does Jupiter-in-Gemini fall in your own birth chart? What aspects does it make during this transit? How does a wise response to one house support a more fruitful response to the next?
What outward opportunities arise as Jupiter interacts with any of your personal planets? Where might you experience a major expansion between now and June 2025? Where are you ready to experience more curiosity, adaptability, and exchange of information with others?
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.
On May 23rd at 9:53am EDT, the Full Moon in almost 3 degrees of Sagittarius becomes exact. We start to feel the Full Moon build from the moment the Moon enters Sagittarius early that same morning.
For the next two weeks, we seek balance as we become more awareof something that needs to be brought into alignment or integrated. The balance in question is between our mental processes — symbolized by Gemini — and our quest for a larger truth or meaning (linked to Sagittarius).
Before we dive in, I invite you to join me onSaturday, June 29th. I will be doing a One-day Yoga/Astrology Retreat with the lovely Sam Lodge in the country, near Robinson Township, outside of Pittsburgh. Whether you live in the area or would like to come visit, check out my Retreat page for more info!
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Here’s a quick overview of what I’ll discuss in this article:
The Moon in Sagittarius sextiles Pluto in Aquarius, which means that the Sun in Gemini trines Pluto.
Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, aligns with Venus in Taurus, both at 29º (an exalted degree)!
Venus enters Gemini only 12 hours after the Full Moon becomes exact, and Jupiter will follow suit two days later (on May 25th)
Jupiter & Venus sextile Neptune in Pisces (with Neptune at 29º!)
Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, is also in Taurus, making a wide Square to Pluto in Aquarius.
Mars is currently in its domicile sign and will be sandwiched between the North Node & Chiron in Aries at the time of the Full Moon.
More about the specifics in a moment, but one thing to remember: Full Moons are always times of awareness and culmination. We see things we have not seen before and get to make changes if we don’t like what we see.
So think back to the New Moon phase that started on May 7th: What seeds were planted then? What has “sprouted” since? What are you aware of now that was not apparent before?
Before we talk about all of the aspects of this Full Moon, let’s first talk about the Sagittarian-Gemini polarity:
Gemini deals with information exchange, observation, and objectivity, while Sagittarius deals with what’s beyond our thinking — indeed, beyond information — this includes things like interpretation and ethics.
In other words, what do we think, believe, and “really know”? We are invited to become more aware of the difference between facts vs. beliefs, truth vs. fabrication, and meaningful activity vs. diversions.
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-5 degrees of Sagittarius,Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign inLeo or Cancer(the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
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This week’s headline items: Mercury’s Shadow phase ends early Monday. Pluto’s Station phase finally ends on Tuesday, though Pluto continues in retrograde motion until October; the first Quarter Moon in Leo becomes exact Wednesday morning; Mercury changes signs, moving from Aries to Taurus on Wednesday afternoon; Mars and the North Node align in Aries late Sunday evening.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week, one of them unusually long: Monday early morning (for almost 1.5 hours), Wednesday early afternoon (almost 5 hours), Saturday early morning (a little over 1 hour), and Sunday late morning (almost 31 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, join us…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, May 13th:
Monday is a big day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 6:36am EDT. 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!
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 around 4:19am EDT,Mercury ends its post-Shadow phase, as it reaches 27º11′ of Aries.
As you may recall, 2.5 weeks ago, on April 25th, when Mercury ended its Retrograde phase, I mentioned the Mercury Shadow phases as well: If you want to buy, sell, or ship big-ticket items, it’s best to avoid the periods shortly before Mercury goes retrograde and after Mercury goes direct.
This is especially true if the items are connected to transportation (cars, plane tickets, etc.) or communication (phone, computer, iPad, etc.)
The good news is the Shadow phase ends today (Monday). This means that we can finally go ahead and book those plane tickets — or buy that new car or iPhone (or anything else communication- or transportation-related).
Monday early morning at 5:13am EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for almost 1.5 hours, until 6:36am EDT. Use this intuitive time to be in a state of “flow” and emotional connection to others; spiritual and creative endeavors are favored at this time.
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 morning ahead of time.
Monday early morning, a Sun/Uranus alignment in 22 degrees of Taurus becomes exact at 5:14am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday morning(May 10th) on; it will remain strong until Thursdaymorning (May 16th). This alignment brings confidence and a desire to connect with others through a common cause or similar values.
This is an invitation to radically revise our relationship to the physical plane — from a major reassessment of our core values and sense of worth to how we deal with our money, resources, and the beautiful planet on which we live.
A spiritual shift and a shift in our thinking and perceiving are required — individually speaking and on a collective level! We may have sudden insights into the value of our friendships or networks and how they connect us to a bigger vision.
We seek to move to the next level on the physical plane and must strategize and collaborate with others.
Ask yourself: Where would a new mindset help? What needs to be shaken up? Where do I need to think outside the box and try something radically different?
How might my body inform that shift? How might the planet itself be my guide to shifting my perspectives? My physical frequency?
We are also asked to connect to the unusual. Our creative core is awakened: We feel compelled to express ourselves in unique (or at least unconventional) ways.
Our consciousness expands, and we are receptive to new ways of thinking, doing, and living — this increased openness to all that is enjoyable and different may bring unexpected opportunities.
Uranus symbolizes the desire for freedom, equality, and progress. Uranus in Taurus aligned with the Sun asks us to break away from whatever keeps us from honoring ourselves.
It’s time to develop some awareness: What’s mine? What isn’t? What if it were ok to have a different outlook from others? What about different values?
One thing to remember: Keeping the heart and mind open could make a big difference to the experience of this alignment.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 19-25 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius? 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 or Aquarius (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius)
Monday at 6:36am EDT, the Moon moves into fun and attention-lovingLeo, where it will journey until Wednesday early evening. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness …
So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, and tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic as best you can.
Fun, games and romance are a big part of this energy as well. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones.
If there are no “outer children” around, how about getting in touch with your “inner child” — it’s definitely easier for the next two-and-a-half days.
What are you most grateful for today? What would be heaps and heaps of fun? What would be so much fun, you let out a tiny squeak, just thinking of it?
This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the upcoming first Quarter Moon (exact on Wednesday morning).
Monday afternoon, an opportune Venus/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 3:45pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening(May 11th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday earlymorning (May 15th). This aspect gives us an opportunity to bring a sense of realism to our relationships, values, and financial affairs: we are more able to see what really needs to be dealt with in those areas and take responsibility for our handling of them.
We have a chance to combine a physical enjoyment of life with heart-centered realism and maturity. Remember: an opportunity is not automatically given to us; we have to “take” it.
On a financial level, we have an opportunity to see more clearly when and how we might make long-term investments.
There’s no need to rush anything — instead, tune into your intuitive side and think things through carefully and responsibly — do your “due diligence” and stay open-hearted.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 15-20 degrees of Taurus, Pisces, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. 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).
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This week’s headline items: Pluto remains exalted, and Mercury continues to move through its post-Shadow phase all week; a New Moon in Taurus becomes exact on Tuesday evening — and it’s time to begin acting on our New Moon Intentions on Sunday.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday (begins very early morning and lasts until 5:42pm EDT), Wednesday early evening (for almost 1.5 hours), and Friday late evening (roughly 1.5 hours).
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, May 6th:
Monday,the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries and VoC until 5:42pm EDT. 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. Use this intuitive time to actively connect with others and share yourself.
Monday early evening at 5:42pm EDT, the Moon moves intosteady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until Wednesday evening. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain.
What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday late evening, a Mercury/Chiron alignment in 21º of Aries becomes except at 10:27pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday morning(May 2nd) on; it will remain strong until Fridaylate morning (May 10th). Due to Mercury’s Retrograde phase, we are experiencing this aspect for the third time in 7 weeks.
Think back to March 20th and April 15th, and ask yourself: What did I discover about my human identity or drives at that time? How did I engage with my physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being?
Did I experience any triggers? What was I able to communicate about myself and my sensitivities? Was there anything I was not able to share?
This alignment allows us to communicate our flaws, insecurities, and sensitivities and thereby begin to heal them.
Bringing compassion to our past wounds and current sensitivities feels soothing, empowering, and healing; doing the same for others is going to feel really good. Remember: what you can do for yourself, you can do for others more easily, and vice versa.
As best as you can, whatever you do or don’t communicate, cut yourself a little slack. Be open to bringing love and understanding to your communications — especially when you are feeling triggered.
Remember: Our past wounding (and ancestral wounding) makes us more sensitive to certain things, and that is why we get triggered
Being human means being “imperfect”; there is no shame in that. Our so-called imperfections open hearts and create and spread compassion, which is precisely what heals everyone’s wounding and sensitivities, including our own.
Ask yourself: Could I give myself 5% more permission to be “imperfect”? Could I acknowledge my sensitivities that stem from past wounding? Could I love myself because of those so-called imperfections and sensitivities?
Double-check: Does blaming or judging myself for being “imperfect” or “overly sensitive” actually serve me? How about when I do that to others? Who is served when I do this?
Could I be open to the possibility that my “imperfections” and sensitivities — whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual — exist to serve not only my personal evolution but also that of humanity? If that were true, what else would need re-evaluating?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 18-24 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Virgo or Gemini (since Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).
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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.
Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 18º of Taurus (exact on May 7th, 2024 at 11:22pm EDT)
* Overview 1:57
* Taurus Archetype: 5 planets in Taurus 4:27
* The New Moon in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces 5:47
* The New Moon conjuncts Uranus & Jupiter in Taurus 9:21
* Venus (the ruler of Taurus) in its own sign makes a close alignment with the New Moon 13:12
* Venus also makes a wide Square to the exalted Retrograde Pluto in Aquarius 14:30
* Neptune in 29 degrees of Pisces sextiles an exalted retrograde Pluto in 2 degrees of Aquarius 16:11
* Mars in Aries makes a wide Sextile to the exalted Pluto in Aquarius 19:40
* Mars is approaching a conjunction with the North Node in Aries 20:34
* Saturn in Pisces still makes a semi-Square to Pluto in Aquarius 23:25
* Mercury is making its final pass over Chiron in Aries 25:54
* To sum it all up 31:44
* New Moon Intentions 35:33
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 16-20 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius? 34:28
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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.
As best as you can, get really quiet and see if you are getting any new messages or ideas. If you are, harvest them, and fold them into any intentions you set for the new Moon cycle — I will talk about this process later in the forecast, and I’ll even give you the very best and most potent times for doing so…
Before we dive in, let me just mention my next Podcast/Radio Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” which will be live on May 17th at 8am ET via Youtube &8am PT via KMET Radio. Save the date in your calendar!
We will talk about Jupiter’s upcoming journey through Gemini.So don’t miss this if you are at all curious how the next 13 months can make your life incrementally better!
And if you live in the Pittsburgh area or would like to come visit, check out my Retreat page,I will be doing a One-day Yoga/Astrology Retreat on Saturday, June 29th in the country — near the Pittsburgh airport.
Back to the New Moon:
This New Moon sextilesSaturn in Pisces (almost exact), then we have a line-up in Taurus, starting with Venus (in the sign she rules) followed by the Sun & Moon, then Uranus & Jupiter in Taurus — which brings a huge emphasis to the Taurean-energy.
Venus still makes a wide Square to an exalted Retrograde Pluto in Aquarius at the time of the New Moon (this started when she entered Taurus on April 29th).
Neptune, in a late degree of Pisces, and Mars, in an early degree of Aries, makes a wide Sextile to the exalted Pluto. Mars is also approaching a conjunction with the North Node in Aries (exact on May 19th).
We also have semi-Square between Saturn and Pluto that is worth mentioning, and Mercury is making its final pass over Chiron in Aries — the first of three passes was on March 20th, the second one during Mercury’s Retrograde phase on April 15th, and the third and last one is exact on May 6th, only 24 hours before the New Moon becomes exact!
Mercury is still in its post-Shadow phase until May 13th, asking us to review anything that has come up during the Mercury Retrograde phase (April 1st until the 25th).
So, as you can see, lots going on in this New Moon chart, collectively painting a complex picture with a focus on the balance of masculine and feminine energies.
Before we go into all of these aspects in more detail, however, let’s first talk about the sign of Taurus.
With 5 planetsin Taurus, we are feeling a strong need to focus on this earthy sign for the next 28 days:
Steady, peaceful Taurus places more focus on our interactions with the physical world — you could say that we seek a healthier relationship with “matter”, one in which we are neither too attached nor too disconnected from things on the physical plane — for example, our bodies, resources (such as money), and the planet we co-inhabit.
We are powerfully reminded to take the time to honor the only planet we can currently live on — The Earth — and honor its resources and beauty.
How can we change our mindset about those earthly matters? What would the combination of a deep knowing and a deep-rooted sense of being at home in our body and the world feel like?
In much the same spirit, we are invited also to honor ourselves, our bodies, and our talents. This is a good time for reevaluating our relationship with money and possessions, and for discovering what truly makes us happy and fulfilled, so check in with yourself: What came to mind when you read or heard this? (maybe journal on this)
Let’s talk about some of the aspects in this New Moon chart, starting with the most exact one:
Taurus ultimately seeks to honor spirit in form, recognizing the physical world as an expression of the divine and the body as a sacred vehicle.
Pisces understands the paradox between physical and spiritual — between matter and energy.
As such, this aspect presents an opportunity to join our need for material comfort and enjoyment of life to a practice that supports a more intuitive approach. This is an opportunity to…
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Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 16-20 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, 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. This is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase.
This month, the best and most potent time to set intentions would be between 11:22pm on May 7th, and11:22pm on May 9th. The only exception will be a 1.5-hour period on May 8th — there will be a brief Moon VoC between 5:55pm and 7:20pm — all of the above times are given in US East Coast time.
If you live in a timezone other than EDT (US-Eastern Daylight Savings Time), join my Facebook Page or follow me on Twitter/X. I will be posting reminders on May 7th, 8th, and 9th — to let you know that it’s the best time to set your intentions
Again,the New Moon conjuncts Uranus & Jupiter in Taurus. This brings more awareness and emphasis to the Jupiter-Uranus alignment that began earlier this year, was exact on April 20th, and is still strong until May 19th and in the same sign until May 25th!
We covered all the Houses in our birth charts, and the Jupiter-Uranus cycles over the past 14 years and the next 14 years to come! Great webinar; definitely watch it if you haven’t seen it yet!
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: Pluto remains exalted and Mercury remains in its post-Shadow phase all week. Venus changes signs from Aries to Taurus on Monday morning; Mars changes signs from Pisces to Aries late on Tuesday morning; the last Quarter Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on Wednesday morning; Mercury’s Station phase also ends on Wednesday; and Pluto comes to a halt, starting its yearly Retrograde phase on Thursday afternoon.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late morning (for 1 minute), Thursday early morning (for almost 8.5 hours), and Saturday afternoon (for almost 1.5 hours).
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Do you have a Sun-sign or Rising-sign in Sagittarius or Aquarius? Planets or points/angles in 19-25º of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius?
Monday,the Moon remains inambitious, pragmatic, status-oriented Capricorn all day. It will journey there until Tuesday late morning. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.
Our ambition surges and brings a need for structure and planning; when you add the pragmatism this Moon placement supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation will become crucial.
As best as you can during this aspect, 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”
Monday at 7:31am EDT,Venus changes signs from independent, fast-paced Aries to sensual, steady Taurus,where she will journey until May 23rd.
For the next 3.5 weeks, we love receiving physical pleasures and comforts. Our relationships are centered around delicious foods, wine, and sensuality.
“Simple and natural” is key. Our financial issues and dealings are being carefully and lovingly considered, we are not easily persuaded to take risks, we’d rather spend our money on a massage or a good meal.
Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra? If so, you will feel even more attracted to physical pleasures and comfort for the next 3.5 weeks. Your heart will want loyalty and consistency. Connecting to nature or anything simple and organic is going to feel especially comforting.
Monday late morning/early afternoon, we have an opportunity to focus on what’s subtle & essential and bring a sense of flow to our long-term goals or plans.
We are invited to practice a gentler, more intuitive approach, to go within, get in touch with our inner divinity, and bring peace and inner knowingness to our long-term commitments.
Ask yourself: Could I trust my inner knowing (or intuition) 5% more than I have previously? What spiritual practices could support me on this journey inward?
What resonates with my inner core? What is realistic and practical? What practices are sustainable for the long haul? What am I being asked to give up, so I can have a stronger connection to my inner guidance?(Moon in Capricorn sextiles Saturn in Pisces, exact at 11:28am EDT)
Monday evening, we are invited to make adjustments and find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations.
As best as you can, make space for looking into some alternative exercise programs or holistic approaches to your personal projects and current long-term commitments. Compassion is key!(Moonin Capricorn squares Chiron in Aries, exact at 6:49pm EDT)
Monday late evening, we are invited to connect with like-minded people and learn something new about our unique talents or value to the world. We are better able to connect to anything that involves a long-term commitment.
We perhaps might also implement revolutionary business practices or government programs that support our values and make life tangibly more enjoyable. (Moonin Capricorn trines Uranus in Taurus, exact at 9:49pm EDT)
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“Much love & gratitude ”— Valerie
To register for this month only, click here. ==> Early Bird Special available until May 20th at midnight EDT.
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: the Full Moon in Scorpio becomes exact on Tuesday evening; Pluto’s station intensifies on Wednesday; Mercury comes to a halt in Aries on Thursday morning, ending its 3-week Retrograde, and beginning its post-Shadow phase.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday evening (for almost 16 hours), Thursday evening (for almost 2.5 hours), and Sunday early morning (for 2 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, join us…
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Monday,the Moon remains inharmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day. It will journey there until Tuesday late morning. 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.
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Monday morning, we may need to balance wanting harmony with others against wanting to be direct and share ourselves without apologies. (Moon in Libra opposes Mercury in Aries, exact at 8:10am EDT)
Monday afternoon, we become more aware that we need to find a balance between two very different energies — on the one hand, taking a compassionate approach towards our personal goals while being assertive in the world — and on the other hand, our need to connect and collaborate with others.
Ask yourself: What if taking a compassionate approach towards myself actually made for more fulfilling connections with others?(Moon in Libra opposes Chiron in Aries, exact at 3:54pm EDT)
Monday eveningcalls for some inner adjustments, as we feel uneasy or awkward and must make a choice.
Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, we want to innovate when it comes to what we value (ourselves included) — and maybe also have some financial breakthroughs; on the other hand, we feel the need to attend to our one-on-one relationships, supporting them — and perhaps collaborating. (Moon in Libra quincunxes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 7:18pm EDT)
Monday, 7:24pm EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 16 hours until 11:20am EDT (Tuesday late morning). Use this intuitive time to reexamine your various one-on-one relationships — ask yourself: How can I balance my need for connection and harmony with my desire for self-fulfillment and independence?
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.
Soon after the Moon VoC begins, we need to make some more inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges…
On the one hand, the urge to expand our perspective when it comes to material possibilities and beliefs about our talents & our own value in the world — and on the other hand, we feel the need to attend to our one-on-one relationships.
The key here is to have a balanced approach and allow for experimentation so we don’t drive ourselves or others crazy.(Moon in Libra quincunxes Jupiter in Taurus, exact at 7:58pm EDT)
Monday late evening, we are invited to make some more internal adjustments. We may want to connect with others, but may also need to become aware of our intuitive, more creative side. What do you feel/sense when you get really quiet? What actions are calling to you? (Moon in Libra quincunxes Mars in Pisces, exact at 11:51pm EDT)
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On April 23rd, at 7:49pm EDT, the Moon opposes the Sun in 4 degrees of Scorpio.The entrance of the Moon into Scorpio earlier that same day begins the energetic build-up towards this powerful Full Moon.
The Moon, in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, opposes the Sun in steady, peaceful Taurus. This offers an opportunity for a deeper, more authentic connection with ourselves and others.
Eclipse Season ended on April 18th. We have now received our consciousness upgrades! Tune in for a moment: Do you feel any differently now than you did before March 15th?
Another thing to consider: on Oct. 28th, 2023, we had a Lunar Eclipse in 5 degrees of Taurus-Scorpio. Since this Full Moon is in a similar degree, check to see what has been coming up since then when it comes to facing your fears and valuing yourself and your authentic relationships with others.
Ask yourself: What inauthentic (or even toxic) relationships must I still release or transform to step into greater abundance and happiness? What fears must likewise be released or transformed?
This Full Moon will most likely stimulate our emotional body and increase our awareness of unconscious patterns and fears. We may feel more easily triggered as buried emotions, motivations, and fears surface. Please be aware of projections and jumping to conclusions.
If you are unsure whether you are projecting something on someone else, check for defensiveness, over-reactivity, or difficulty being objective while exhibiting rigid behaviors.
There are several aspects worth mentioning in this Full Moon chart:
Pluto (the ruler of Scorpio) is currently in Aquarius — and highly exalted — squares the Full Moon polarity in Scorpio–Taurus
Mars (the co-ruler of Scorpio), currently in Pisces,aligns with Neptune and sextiles the Jupiter-Uranus alignment in Taurus
Venus (the ruler of Taurus), currently in Aries, aligns with Chiron, and a highly exalted Mercury
A highly exalted Mercury in Aries aligns with the North Node and comes to a halt less than two days after the Full Moon becomes exact (on April 25th) — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase.
Last but not least, Saturn in Pisces semi-sextiles the Mercury-North Node alignment in Aries and semi-squares Pluto in Aquarius
We will cover all of that in a moment, but first…
For the next two weeks, we seek the balance and integration of two polarities and are aware that something needs to be brought into alignment; the balance in question is between our physical attachments, aversions, and connections — symbolized by Taurus— and our emotional attachments, aversions, and connections (Scorpio).
The time of the Full Moon brings greater awareness to what was unconscious or hidden previously. This particular one invites us to let go of fears or disempowering behaviors.
So, here’s this Full Moon’s central question: As a society, are we living in alignment with our values, with what makes us happy and satisfied?
How about as individuals? Do we feel empowered and emotionally fulfilled? Are there any fears that serve as obstacles on the path to progress? Or perhaps some rigid thought processes?
Let’s take a closer look atthe two signs involved in this Full Moon polarity…
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 2-6 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you are more affected by this month’s powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse; the same is true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
Again, Jupiter and Uranus only meet every 14 years. Their cycles correspond with beliefs in the ability to make progress in a particular area of life — sometimes leading to social upheaval. We may also see upheaval in the natural world, for example with floods, severe storms, tornados, and earthquakes. It’s all about “shaking things up” in general.
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