This week’s headline items: Three planets end their various Station phases this week: Neptune, Mars, and Mercury. We start with Neptune on Wednesday (the planet remains in direct motion); we continue with Mars on Thursday (it stays Retrograde); finally, Mercury on Friday (it stays direct.) In other headlines, the Sun changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn early on Saturday, marking the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and a last Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact late Sunday afternoon/early evening.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday afternoon (for 5 hours), Thursday night/Friday very early morning (for almost 2.5 hours), and Sunday morning (for a little over 5.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, please know…
If you missed my webinar “Our Ancestral Wounds – Chiron Exalted” from last week, not to worry, you can still get access to it here.
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, December 16th:
Monday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day; it will journey there until Tuesday evening. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say, and therefore, our feelings are more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others.
Self-care is key for the next two and a half days!
Emotional safety is also important to us; we like connecting to the familiar, and we 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, otherwise you might start to feel drained and resentful.
Monday morning until 10:35am EST, 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 collaborate with like-minded people who share our vision for a better future — and on the other hand, the need to nurture ourselves and stay in touch with our feeling body. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Venus in Aquarius, exact at 8:34am EST)
Monday 10:35am until 4:35pm EST, is a great time to focus on spiritual/intuitive experiences or creative endeavors and to lend loving and nurturing support to others. As best as you can, focus on the here and now, and release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. (Moon in Cancer trines Saturn in Pisces, exact at 1:34pm EST)
Monday late evening from 8:15pm EST on, we are invited to make adjustments and (as best as we can) find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. Make space both for healing around anger or self-identity and for taking care of emotional or family issues. (Moon in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, exact at 11:14pm EST)
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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)
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, a cashmere sweater, 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.
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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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: Three planets end their various Station phases this week: Neptune, Mars, and Mercury. We start with Neptune on Wednesday (the planet remains in direct motion); we continue with Mars on Thursday (it stays Retrograde); finally, Mercury on Friday (it stays direct.) In other headlines, the Sun changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn early on Saturday, marking the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and a last Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact late Sunday afternoon/early evening.
On Dec. 15th, at 4:02am EST, 
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.
