May 13th – 19th

by Sonja Francis | May 12, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts

Try Something Radically Different 

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).

We can also more easily take in new information, so teaching, sharing, and learning will be more effective. Click here to read my blog on the subject.

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 Thursday morning (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-loving Leo, 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 early morning (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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“Sonja, I didn’t get a chance to tell you but I wanted to thank you so very much for taking such care to answer my “dire” question in the last Forum. You really gave me comfort and I’m in a much more peaceful place now.” — Meredith D.

 

“Much love & gratitude ” — Valerie

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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

PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.

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May 6th – 12th

by Sonja Francis | May 5, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts

Our Desire for Peace & Physical Comfort 

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 into steady, 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.

This Moon placement also starts the build-up to the New Moon (exact on Tuesday evening). Feel free to watch my New Moon video about this new Moon cycle (if you haven’t seen it yet).

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 Friday late 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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“Sonja, I didn’t get a chance to tell you but I wanted to thank you so very much for taking such care to answer my “dire” question in the last Forum. You really gave me comfort and I’m in a much more peaceful place now.” — Meredith D.

 

“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

PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.

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***Also, there are some Membership changes that went into effect on Jan. 24th with some NEW Membership features and some minor price changes ==> You can watch a brief video OR read about those changes here. 

April 29th – May 5th

by Sonja Francis | Apr 28, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts

Keep Your Standards High 

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).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, it’s not too late to…

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, April 29th: 

Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, 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! (Moon in 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. (Moon in Capricorn trines Uranus in Taurus, exact at 9:49pm EDT)

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“Sonja, I didn’t get a chance to tell you but I wanted to thank you so very much for taking such care to answer my “dire” question in the last Forum. You really gave me comfort and I’m in a much more peaceful place now.” — Meredith D.

 

“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

PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.

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April 22nd – 28th

by Sonja Francis | Apr 21, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts

Do You Feel Empowered & Emotionally Fulfilled? 

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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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, April 22nd:

Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-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 evening calls 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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“Thank you over and over Sonja for your wisdom and help” — Cathy E.

 

“Very helpful, Thank you so much” — Lea C.

To register for this month only, click here. 

Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja

PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.

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