On Nov. 20th at 1:47am EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 28 degrees of Scorpio, beginning a new Moon cycle.
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Pluto’s out of bounds movement ends one day before the New Moon becomes exact (on Nov. 19th) Yay! Feel free to watch my powerful webinar on the subject. Click here for more info!
Jupiter in Cancer is still stationing at the time of the New Moon and remains exalteduntil Nov. 23rd, asking us to take a look at our beliefs and perspectives/attitudes in connection with self-care, and our emotional sense of safety.
Neptune and Uranus: Revisiting Old Lessons
Neptune and Uranus will both be in an exalted degree(29º) at the time of the New Moon — both planets having retrograded back into their previous signs for the time being.
When a planet retrogrades back into a previous sign, it provides another chance to complete the lessons of that sign before moving into the next phase.
The last degree of a sign represents a desire to wrap things up anything that got started when the planet entered 0º of that same sign.
Neptune entered 0º of Pisces in April 2011 & Feb 2012, and reached the 29th degree for the first time in March of this year (4th-30th). This time around it will remain in 29º until Jan. 26th, 2026.
Think back to March 4th-30th and ask yourself: What “heart blocks” have cleared? What have I learned about interconnectivity? Trust? Intuition? Compassion? Energetic connections? What remains to be released? What could I feel my way into?
The clearer our connection to the universal heart and our intuitive knowing, and the healthier our relationship to the metaphysical plane, the more skillfully we will deal with the next phase, when Neptune moves into Aries in late January 2026.
Uranus entered 0º of Taurus in mid May 2018, and reached the 29th degree for the first time in mid June until July 7th of this year. This time around it will remain in 29º until Dec. 1st, and then again in April of 2026 (5th-25th).
Think back to mid June until July 7th and ask yourself: What have I been able to resolve on the physical plane? Or perhaps regarding my body? My finances? My personal resources, such as talents? How I value myself? Where my sense of worth originates? What remains to be looked at or dealt with?
The clearer our core values and the healthier our relationship to the physical plane, the more skillfully we will deal with the next phase, when Uranus moves into Gemini in late April 2026.
Key Aspects in the New Moon Chart
— The New Moon closely aligns with a retrograde Mercury in Scorpio, giving us the signal to go within and process thoughts or information before moving forward.
— The New Moon and the retrograde Mercury in Scorpio are part of a Grand Water Trine with an exalted Jupiter in Cancer, and Saturn & Neptune in Pisces, asking us to be methodical and realistic when connecting with others intimately — and it gives us a chance to release any narratives related to traumas from the past and fears that keep us stuck or disconnected from others.
— Retrograde Mercury and the New Moon also oppose Uranus in Taurus— the planet associated with breakdowns, breakthroughs, sudden change, freedom, and innovation.
This could create some anxiousness or a feeling of uncertainty. Focusing on what we want to create, rather than focusing on what we can’t predict, is key!
— Pluto in Aquarius plays a crucial role: it is not only the modern ruler of Scorpio, but it is also still part of a Minor Triangle involving Uranus and Neptune; this remind us that spiritual practice isn’t a luxury; it’s essential.
Quiet time, reflection, and connection to our inner compass allow us to align with the vibration of the new world unfolding.
— Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) currently in Sagittarius squaring the Moon Nodes in Pisces-Virgo, advises us that in order to do things differently, we need to be able to see things differently, and share our assumptions, attitudes and perspectives with others, as well as ask questions.
As you can see, there is a lot going on this month, yet again. More about all that in a moment, but first, let’s talk about the Water element and Scorpio…
The Power of Water and the Scorpio Journey
With 7 of the 10 planets in Water signs, in addition to the North Node in Pisces, this New Moon calls us inward, to reflect and pay close attention to our feelings, our motives, and our projections.
Are we acting from love or reacting from fear? What needs to be purged? What could be healed? What strengthens our inner light?
As the second Water sign, Scorpio seeks to experience the full range of human emotion, including those we tend to hide or suppress — our anger and aversions, jealousy and resentments, grief and depression.
Scorpio also explores the depths of intimacy and the dynamics of power, learning that “truth is the most powerful aphrodisiac” and that real power comes from healing our wounding and integrating our shadow.
Scorpio relates not only to the depths of our own psyche, but also to the ecstasies and traumas of relationships.
Working with Shadow and Projection
Scorpio is also the sign most associated with the dark: the taboo, the subconscious, the unknown.
Our Shadow holds not only our fears, unresolved trauma, and less desirable qualities, but anything that has been repressed, including our: power, intuition, and other gifts.
Ask yourself: How might surrender, trust in a higher power, and letting go of resentment & fear give me a better understanding of peace, authentic connection, and inner strength?
Scorpio is associated with three images: the Scorpion (a solitary creature symbolizing self-protection and instinctive desire), the Eagle (who has a wider awareness and more conscious control over its desires), and the Dove (who has transcended personal desire, and brings peace and healing to others).
Ask yourself: What gifts might lie concealed behind my deepest fears? What if moving closer to what scares me the most, led not to a death of any kind, but always and only led to transformation?
Scorpio also deals with our Shadow issues. The “Shadow” is all the suppressed, denied, or undeveloped qualities of our personality. Unprocessed Shadow material pushes our buttons and makes us vulnerable to control and manipulation.
Suppression and denial, projection and blame keep us stuck; conscious awareness shows us the way out. Healing happens when we bring light to the dark, becoming conscious of what had been stored in the basement of our psyche.
Ask yourself: What treasures might be hidden in my personal Shadow? What personal alchemy would transmute that shadow into gold?
Noticing our own desires, fears, or sense of humor is important, because the Shadow also makes itself visible through those…
So, what Shadow issues need to be addressed over the next four weeks? Here are some questionsto help you reclaim your projections: Who really bothers me “out there in the world”? Who do I love to hate? What specifically bothers me about them? Might some version of that apply to me?
Some other shadow-work questions: Who do I admire and why? What scares me most about myself? What recurring, uncomfortable, or scary dreams (or daydreams) do I have? What do I love to joke about that feels a little “edgy”?
Now, let’s talk about some of the planetary aspects in this New Moon chart…
Mercury Retrograde and the Grand Water Trine
Mercury and the Stories We Tell
The New Moon aligns with a retrograde Mercury in Scorpio. This brings a heightened mental focus toward our deepest desires and motivations that stir us in the direction of going after those desires. We feel quite focused, maybe even obsessed with a goal or endeavor.
Ask yourself: what motivates my behaviors? Where am I driven by fear or self-protection? Where do I follow destructive patterns that keep showing up in my intimate relationships or financial partnerships? If I don’t show these patterns myself, do people show up who do?
Due to Mercury’s Retrograde phase we have already covered this territory in late October (at the time of the last New Moon). We have been looking at narratives related to traumas from the past and fears that keep us stuck or disconnected from others.
Ask yourself again: What stories got between me and a fully empowered, passionate life? Am I now ready to release them as best I can?
What feels in alignment with my own inner truth, when I allow myself to let go of my fears and open my heart?
The New Moon-Mercury alignment is part of a Grand Water Trine with Jupiter in Cancer, Neptune and Saturn in Pisces, as well as an exact Opposition to Uranus in Taurus— the planet associated with breakdowns, breakthroughs, sudden change, freedom, and innovation.
Let’s start with the Grand Water Trine:
Saturn in Piscesasks us to eliminate anything that keeps us disconnected from our intuitive nature and the natural flow of life.
Neptune in Pisces asks us to trust our intuitive knowing and be gentle, kind and compassionate with ourselves and others.
Jupiter in Cancer asks us to discover new perspectives and ways of looking at our emotional conditioning from our childhood, and how safe we feel with loved ones, as well as be vulnerable and receive their support.
This Grand Water Trine gives us a chance to release any narratives related to traumas from the past and fears that keep us stuck or disconnected from others. It support honest communication, recognizing the real issues, and making peace with the past.
Ask yourself: What stories have kept me from living a fully empowered and passionate life? Am I now ready to release them as best I can?
With this combo, it is easier to let go of fears and attachments. We are more able to have faith that everything will turn out for the highest and best interest of everyone involved.
Ask yourself: What might shift if I trusted the timing of everything currently unfolding? What if acceptance of “what is” was key to manifesting my goals?
Connecting from an intuitive place, trusting the process, and going with the flow are all crucial here!
Ask yourself: What if I could recognize any subconscious tendency to see myself as a victim of circumstances — or the actions of others? If I took 5% more responsibility during these situations, would it help own the outcome? Or maybe even alter it?
What would it look like to know myself or others more deeply? And to realize my interconnectivity with the whole Universe?
Opposition to Uranus in Taurus: Freedom and Disruption
Uranus retrograded back into Taurus on Nov. 7th, where it remains until fully moving into Gemini on April 25, 2026. On both personal and collective levels, when a planet is at the last degree of a sign (29º), there can be a sense of urgency and finality, a need to “get it right,” to remedy mistakes and do things correctly.
Since Uranus entered Taurus on May 15, 2018, it has illuminated where we need to resolve social and generational issues around materialism and mechanization, scarcity and survival, shame and self worth.
Uranus is the planet associated with breakdowns, breakthroughs, sudden change, freedom, and innovation.
In Taurus, this urges us to let go of traditional values and focus on a better financial future for everyone involved. As well as shifting our relationship to our planet.
With this Opposition, we might experience some sudden and unexpected shifts in our thinking over the next four weeks.
Ask yourself: Where is my life being disrupted by “divine intervention”? What insights might those interventions hold for me?
We are invited to examine narratives we have about money, power, and resources (personal and shared). We may feel restless and impatient; we can be very demanding and difficult to please.
We tend to feel like progress is too slow, and we are tired of waiting. Ask yourself: How could I channel this “choppy” energy constructively? Or at least just burn it off?
We might also feel nervous or anxious as we become aware of what’s not working for us anymore (financially, physically, or emotionally) — and the itch to move forward and realize a new vision for ourselves feels very strong.
Maybe something needs to change… but we must take care not to rush into anything.
Ask yourself: How might staying calm in the face of uncertainty support my sanity? How might staying flexible benefit me?
What needs more space? How might thinking outside the box support my connections with others? Where do I need to take a new approach in my interactions?
This could create some anxiousness or a feeling of uncertainty. Focusing on what we want to create, rather than on what we can’t predict, is key!
Ask yourself: How can I balance my need for a deeper, more empowered experience with others, against my wish to honor my personal values and desire for freedom?
Do your best to channel this “choppy” energy in a productive way…
Pluto in Aquarius: Empowerment for the Future
Pluto plays a crucial role: it is not only the modern ruler of Scorpio, but it is also still part of a Minor Triangle, which remind us that spiritual practice isn’t a luxury; it’s essential.
Quiet time, reflection, and connection to our inner compass allow us to align with the vibration of the new world unfolding.
The longer the orbit, the deeper the process of change a planet symbolizes. Pluto takes 248 years to circle the Sun and spends about 20 years in each sign, versus Mars, which has a two year orbit and spends roughly 6 weeks in each sign.
While in Aquarius, Pluto invites us to reclaim our power, to be emotionally authentic when collaborating with others, community-driven, and aligned with what feels the most empowering to our and everyone else’s future — and bring this empowered vision to the world at large.
On a collective level, Pluto in Aquarius impels the transformation of communities, affiliations, groups of like-minded people, as well as major shifts in how we relate to a shared vision of the future.
Ask yourself: What’s my vision for humanity? Do I envision a future with enough space for all of us to be who we are? Or one where people condemn and judge each other for being different and unique? What role does fear play in all of this?
“Fear in the absence of real danger can endanger our mental and emotional health.” — LeAura Alderson (see her Acronym for FEAR and Spread the Love.)
And let’s keep in mind that impatience can be a form of fear as well: it can cover the fear of not moving fast enough or things not unfolding on time.
When we waste precious time dwelling on what may or may not come to pass, and on things we cannot control or change, we will inevitably feel disempowered.
But when we focus on a future that empowers all humans, on how we can elevate our connections with others, beginning with our own thoughts and behaviors, we will feel a zest for life.
Ask yourself: How might focusing on what I have influence over in the here and now, create an empowered future for myself and others?
Mars in Sagittarius: Courage Through Perspective
Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) currently in Sagittarius squaring the Moon Nodes in Pisces-Virgo, advises us that in order to do things differently, we need to be able to see things differently, and share our assumptions, attitudes and perspectives with others, as well as ask questions.
Ask yourself: What is no longer true, meaningful, or right for me? Where do I need to be more openminded?
When does impatience and wanting to move fast create a more hostile atmosphere? What might happen if I channeled this fast-moving energy into my projects or physical exercise?
The Essence of This New Moon
To sum up, this New Moon reminds us that before we can bring in the new, it is a good idea to offer up the old; in order to move forward, it is best to release what has been holding us back.
Being open to trusting the process and going with the flow are key!
Most of our lives are shaped by fears: too much of something, not enough of something else… not being loved, not being liked, being judged, rejected, some form of loss, maybe even physical death, being the recipient of physical or emotional pain, etc.
Scorpio territory is not easy. Facing our deepest feelings and fears, confronting our demons and our death, is the most difficult work we will ever do. But the rewards it brings — inner peace, freedom, and feeling fully alive — make it all worth it.
This New Moon in Scorpio invites us to let go of whatever is dead (or toxic). Often, this is connected to past disempowerment — fears based either on “what was”, or on a possible future in which we would not be ok — and all this can be scary and stir up the desire for control or to protect ourselves.
The survival brain thinks that control brings power, certainty, and stability… but it’s all an illusion based in fear.
Remember: “Fear” is resistance to life or experiences, whereas “Love” is acceptance of life in all its forms: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Ask yourself: As best as I can, could I acknowledge any self-resistance? Resistance toward others? To life itself?
And, just for right now, could I simply let go of wanting to resist what is? Could I set all inner tension free… just as best as I can… just for right now… just as an exercise in freedom?
The key is to realize that “letting go” is not about loss, but about transformation — and, ultimately, about feeling empowered, since every ending is also a new beginning.
Trust also plays a big part here, just as it does in all our intimate relationships and authentic connections — and trust, whether in ourselves or with others, is something that develops over time — and for those of us who have experienced traumatic events or circumstances, this process can take a little longer.
So, as best as you can, be patient and kind with yourself, if you are in that category.
Ask yourself: What if true intimacy were only possible when I allow for the full range of emotions? What if my capacity for love and joy grew directly in relation to my ability to embrace my fears and pain?
Intention Setting
The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase
So this month, the best and most potent time to set intentions would be between 1:47am on Nov. 20th, and 1:47am on Nov. 22nd. Except for a 62-minute Moon void of course on Nov. 20th from 4:24am until 5:26am — all of the above-mentioned times are in the New York Time zone/US Eastern Time.
If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast time), feel free to join my Facebook Fan-page or follow me on Twitter (“X”). I will be posting reminders on Nov. 20th, 21st, and 22nd to let you know when it is the most potent time to set your intentions.
Again, flexibility and open-mindedness will help for the next 28 days. Embracing our humanity and practicing self-compassion, especially around our inner processes and limitations, provides an opportunity for healing.
Feel free to also watch my video on the subject…
Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in the following: 26-29 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, Aquarius, or0-1 degrees of Sagittarius, 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 in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
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 planetary alignments:
* New Moon in almost 28º of Scorpio (exact on Nov. 20th, 2025 at 1:47am EST)
* 3 powerful planetary configurations: Opposition, Grand Water Trine, and Minor Triangle
* Pluto’s role in this New Moon chart
* Neptune and Uranus in exalted degrees
* New Moon Intentions
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in the following: 26-29 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, Aquarius, or 0-1 degrees of Sagittarius,Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces?
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 planetary alignments:
* New Moon in almost 28.5º of Libra (exact on Oct. 21st, 2025 at 8:25am EDT)
* 3 powerful planetary configurations: T-Square, Grand Water Trine, and Minor Triangle
* Pluto’s role in this New Moon chart: highly exalted, out of bounds, and intensified
* Neptune’s final pass through Piscesuntil January 2026
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 26-29 degrees of Libra, Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, or 0-1 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius?Then you will feel the impact of this New Moon more strongly.
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.
Setting Intentions after a Solar Eclipse is different from setting intentions for a regular new Moon cycle. I will be talking about setting Intentions for an Eclipse cycle towards the end of this article. So stay tuned for that…
Before we jump in, let me also mention my nextStar Hour which will be live onSaturday, Sept. 20th at 12:30pm EDT!
This is the second Eclipse within the last two weeks, and the fourth and last one of 2025 (we had two Eclipses in the Spring of 2025 and a Lunar Eclipse two weeks ago.)
This partial Solar Eclipse will not be visible in a lot of places, but its energy and power will be felt globally. The best places to see it will be in parts of Antarctica and New Zealand.
This Eclipse is highly unusual because it takes place in an exalted degree (29º), and less than 24 hours before the Autumn Equinox.
That, in connection with so many outer planets in new signs and early degrees, tells us that we are in a time of breakthroughs, deep clearings, and major recalibrations, all backed by tremendous support from the invisible realms.
Eclipses are always powerfully connected to the Moon Nodes, so I should also mention that this Solar Eclipse is the first one in Virgo since the Moon Nodes moved into the Pisces-Virgo polarity, back on Jan. 11th, 2025.
This means that the last time we experienced a South Node Solar Eclipse in this Earth sign was 19 years ago (to be precise, on September 2006). It occurred at 29º of Virgo — the same degree as this one.
Think back to late 2006 and early 2007: Did you experience any major endings and beginnings?What daily routines did you release or redefine? How did you declutter your life?
Did you sweat the small stuff too much? And if you did, how did that feel? What did you learn? Where were you able to let go of the “little things”? How did you reorganize your daily work routines?
Obviously things will not play out in an identical manner, but there might be a resonance this time around…
Natal planets within 3 degreesof the Eclipse will experience more dramatic changes in their lives than others (more on that later…)
Back on January 11th-24th, 2025, the Moon Nodes were in 29 degrees of Pisces-Virgo, making this Eclipse (exact at that same degree of Virgo) a catalyst for anything that we thought of at the beginning of the year.
The next 5.5 months (the length of the Eclipse cycle) will bring a chance to reorganize our lives and step into a life that feels more closely aligned to our Soul’s desire to healthily balance head and heart, mind and soul, rational and intuitive.
This Solar Eclipse chart features numerous aspects involving the outer planets:
The Sun and Moon oppose Saturn in Pisces
Mercury, the ruler of Virgo, currently in Libra, trines Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Gemini, creating a Grand Air Trine
Mercury also opposes Neptune in Aries
Mars in the last degree of Libra (exalted) opposes Chiron in Aries and squares an “out of bounds” (OOB) Pluto
Jupiter in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries
We will go into each of this aspects in a moment, but first, let’s take a look at theVirgo-aspect of this highly potent Solar Eclipse:
It asks us to release perfectionism and judgments towards ourselves and others. Judgment divides us — and what we need right now is connection.
Ask yourself: What if “process improvement” beat “perfect” every time? What if it were ok not to know everything 100%?Making mistakes might feel more uncomfortable over the next 5.5 months. Ask yourself…
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Since Eclipses are so powerful, they require a bigger orb than a regular Full or New Moon. I usually use a 4º orb instead of 2º — and since this Solar Eclipse takes place in 29º of Virgo:
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 23-29 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini,Sagittarius, or 0-3 degrees of Libra, Aries, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly.
This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer)
The House placement of the Eclipse will indicate which area of life is most impacted by this consciousness upgrade, and where you’re most ready torelease or re-organize something in your life over the next 5.5 months.
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 planetary alignments:
* New Moon in 0º of Virgo (exact on Aug. 23rd, 2025 at 2:07am EDT)
* The beginning of Eclipse Season
* Planetary aspects of this New Moon chart
* New Moon Intentions
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in the following: 0-3 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini, Sagittarius, or 28-29 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio?
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On August 23rd at 2:07am EDT, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 0º23’ degrees of Virgo, marking the beginning of a new Moon cycle. We start to feel the effects of this New Moon the moment the Moon enters Virgo, 43 minutes before the New Moon becomes exact. Feel free to watch my New Moon video on the subject.
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Now back to the New Moon:
For several nights before and after each New Moon, we are in the dark, transitioning between old and new Moon Cycles.
We are called to turn inward, to be extra-receptive to the messages of our feelings, body, and heart. We are invited to get extra rest, release outdated energy patterns, and realign with our true soul intentions.
New Moons are thus the best time to set Intentions for the 28 days following. I will talk about the best and most potent time to plant some seeds towards the end of this article, so stay tuned!
This New Moon is special for several reasons: it takes place in 0 degrees of Virgo (an exalted degree), and is the first of two consecutive New Moons in the same sign.
The next Lunar cycle begins on Sept. 21st — it is also a New Moon in Virgo and the first South Node Solar Eclipse in this Earth sign in 19 years (to be precise, since September 2006). It occurred at 29º of Virgo — and the one this September will too!
Eclipsescall for physical, mental, and emotional recalibration, providing an opening to move to the next level of our personal and collective evolution.
Eclipse Season happens twice a year and it is usually an unpredictable time. Flexibility, thinking outside the box, and self-care are critical during Eclipse season!
Self-care is particularly important in times of stress and/or change — basic things, like making sure that we eat healthily and regularly, drink plenty of water, exercise, get plentiful rest — and allow affection in from friends, family, or pets.
Anything started from scratch during Eclipse Season will likely not pan out the way we thought it would, often because important information comes to light only after the Full Moon that follows the last Eclipse.
If possible, defer any brand-new projects until after October 13th, when this Eclipse season is over. That said, if something is beginning or ending in a way that seems organic, allow it to come through
We will also talk about those upcoming Eclipses in our next Forecasting Forum on Saturday, Sept. 6th, so feel free to join us and find out more about how these Eclipses will impact your own personal evolutionary shifts.
This New Moon features numerous aspects involving the outer planets:
On top of this, Uranus also starts its stationon the day of the New Moon, preparing for its yearly Retrograde phase. This will make this innovative and insightful planet (related to cosmic breakdowns and breakthroughs) more exalted until Sept. 16th!
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in the following: 0-3 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini,Sagittarius, or 28-29 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio? 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 toset powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and not during a Moon void of course phase.
So this month,the best and most potent time to set intentions would be between 2:07am on Aug. 23rd, and 2:07am on Aug. 25th. (as with all my times, these times are in EDT, the New York time zone). There is no Moon VoC during the most potent time to set our Intentions, so we have free rein between those times.
If you live in a timezone other than EDT (as a reminder, that’s the US East Coast time zone), feel free to join my Facebook Fan-page, or follow me onInstagram. I will be posting reminders during this most potent time to let you know when it is time to set your intentions.
For more information on how to set your 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.
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This begins a New Moon cycle; it invites us to tune in and seed anything we would like to manifest over the next 28 days. It’s an excellent time for all of us to set some Intentions for the next four weeks.
As always, I’ll discuss this process in more detail later in the forecast, and I’ll even provide you with the optimal times for doing so, so stay tuned for that.
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Mercury is exalted and retrograde in Leo, making a wide conjunction to the New Moon
The outer planets are making some potent aspects to this New Moon:
Pluto (retrograde) is exactly opposite the New Moon
Uranus makes a Sextile and is in an exalted degree until August 3rd
Neptune and Saturn (both retrograde) make a Trine
Planets in Retrograde motion signal what inner growth is necessary before outer changes can occur. Therefore, we are invited to slow down, double-check our motivations, and release what is no longer in alignment with our spiritual growth.
More about all of that in a moment; first, let’s talk about the New Moon energies:
The New Moon in Leo highlights the power of our creativity and makes our inner creative child and any physical children essential.
For the next 28 days, the New Moon in fun-loving, extroverted Leo has us looking for heartfelt experiences. We need to express ourselves, learn about love, and, in particular, learn how those things work together to help us create from the heart and a place of joy.
Think about the keywords for this self-expressed fire sign: “proud, generous, hospitable, caring, warm, authoritative, active, open, fun-loving”… How could you live into those words?
Leo is ruled by the Sun, symbol of consciousness and the unique light we came to shine in this lifetime — this is what…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 0-4 degrees ofLeo, Aquarius, Taurus, orScorpio?Or do your Ascendant or Sun-sign inLeoor Cancer?This New Moon may impact you more than others.
This month’s best and most potent time would be between3:11pm on July 24th and 7:02am on July 26th. As always, all times are in EDT — the New York time zone.
If you live outside the EDT timezone and converting timezones isn’t your thing, I suggest my Facebook page or following me on Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, or Instagram I will post reminders on all of those platforms on July 24th, 25th, and 26th to let you know the best time to set your intentions.
For more info about Setting 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.
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Feel free to join our next free Live Streamon June 28th at 12:30pm EDT, and invite friends or family who have questions about Astrology that you haven’t been able to answer for them.
We’ll discuss current astrological events and your own experiences with the current energies and planetary shifts. And we will also talk about how to use this powerful tool in a compassionate and useful way that makes growing and evolving less scary and instead leaves you feeling more supported and ready for what’s to come.
This upcoming New Moon is the first one in 23 years with a Jupiter alignment. The last one with a Jupiter conjunction in Cancer was in July 2002. This colors this New Moon in a whole new light — and all three celestial bodies will be making several aspects together:
A Square with the “new” Saturn-Neptune alignment in Aries (Neptune in Aries is also exalted, due to its upcoming yearly Retrograde phase, which begins on July 4th)
A Quincunx to Pluto in Aquarius (Pluto is also the Focal Point of a Yod aspect)
A Sextile to Mars in Virgo (Mars is also part of this Yod)
Here are some other aspects connected to this expansive, feeling-oriented New Moon:
Mercury, the planet of communication, aka “the messenger”, will also be in Cancer, making a sextile to an exalted Uranus in Taurus and a square to Chiron in Aries
Pluto in Aquarius trines an exalted Uranus in the last degree of Taurus and also sextiles not only an exalted Neptune in Aries, but also Saturn in Aries! This creates what’s called a Minor Triangle.
Venus in Taurus makes a close Trine to the South Node in Virgo and a Sextile to the North Node in Pisces
Before we unwrap the meaning of all of this, let’s first talk about the Cancer archetype:
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.
Feelings are an essential source of information about our true needs — they are a dashboard that tells us what is healthy for us. When we don’t heed that information, we become dependent on others for validation and direction, or lose ourselves in addictions and distractions.
Ask yourself: What might I do differently if my feelings were just little children who wanted to be heard? What price might I be paying for denying or suppressing their little voices?
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. Cancer is all about…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 2-6 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 between6:32am today (June 25th) and 1:16am (on Friday, June 27th) and then again, 49 minutes later, between 2:05am and 6:32am (on Friday, June 27th).
If you live in a timezone other than EDT (US East Coast time), I recommend you join my Facebook Pageorfollow me on Twitter, Instagram, threads, or Bluesky, as I post reminders on June 25th, 26th, and 27th 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.
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 planetary alignments:
* New Moon in 6º of Gemini (exact on May 26th, 2025 at 11:02pm EDT)
* The Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter are all in Gemini
* Mercury, ruler of Gemini, is very close to this New Moon
* Mercury & the New Moon trine Pluto in Aquarius
* Mercury sextiles the Saturn-Neptune alignment in Aries
* Saturn-Neptune alignment sextiles Pluto in Aquarius — Minor Triangle
* Starting in July, Uranus enters Gemini — forming a long-term “Minor Triangle” with Pluto & Neptune
* Venus conjuncts Chiron in Aries
* Venus trines Mars in Leo
* To sum it all up
* New Moon Intentions
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 4-8 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo or Pisces?
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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 almost 8º of Taurus (exact on April 27th, 2025 at 3:31pm EDT)
* Pluto is exalted at the time of the New Moon
* All about Taurus
* T-Square involves the New Moon in Taurus as the Focal Point and Mars in Leo & an exalted Pluto in Aquarius
* The Solution: Scorpio, the “empty leg” of this T-Square
* Pluto (the ruler of Scorpio)
* Mars & an exalted Pluto are opposing each other
* Neptune in Aries is forming a Sextile to the exalted Pluto & a Trine to Mars
* Venus, ruler of Taurus, still in Pisces & closely aligned with Saturn & the North Node
* Venus, Saturn & the North Node also sextile Uranus in Taurus
* To Sum it All Up
* Best time to set New Moon intentions
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 5-10 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius?
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On April 27th at 3:31pm EDT, the New Moon becomes exact in almost 8 degrees of Taurus. This marks the beginning of a new Moon cycle. Click here to watch my video on the subject.
Get quiet and listen for new messages or ideas as best as you can. If you pick any up, fold them into any intentions you set for the new Moon cycle — I will share this process later in the forecast and give you the best and most potent times for it.
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First, let me just say that Pluto, the planet most associated with transformation and the path towards greater inner power — is currently in Aquarius, and is exalted at the time of the New Moon (because it slows down for its yearly Retrograde phase)
Since Pluto will be exalted from April 22nd until May 19th, we will feel its powerful, transformative energy not only with this New Moon, but also very strongly with the next Full Moon which will be in Scorpio.
Squares signify important turning points that inspire us to shift our perspective and direction to make progress. They encourage us to stretch ourselves and grow beyond our previous boundaries and the comfort zones we have been in until now.
Taurus longs to take it easy and enjoy life. It loves comfort and a comfortable routine, physical and material safety, and security. So, how can we work with this “stretch” aspect and keep our cool?
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Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 5-10 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 powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. This is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and not during a Moon void of course phase.
This month, the best and most potent time to set intentions would be between 3:32pm on Sunday, April 27th, and 3:31 pm on Tuesday, April 29th. The only exception will be a 1-hour period on Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, April 28/29th — there will be a brief Moon VoC between 1:18am and 2:34am. 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 Instagram, Twitter (X), or Threads. I will post reminders on April 27th, 28th, and 29th — to let you know that it’s the best time to set your intentions.
Saturn’s first pass into Aries will occur on May 24th! It will journey there until Sept. 1st, 2025, and after dipping back into Pisces for 5 months, it will remain in Aries until April 2028!
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/Solar Eclipse in 9º of ARIES (exact on March 29th, 2025 at 6:58am EDT)
* Partial Solar Eclipse
* Last Solar Eclipse at a similar degree
* A little bit about Eclipses
* Eclipse Season until April 21st
* Highlights for this Eclipse chart
* Solar Eclipse in ARIES
* The Sun and Moon align with a Retrograde Mercury in an exalted degree
* Mercury is currently in its retrograde phase (until April 7th)
* Mercury at 0° ARIES
* Venus is also in her Retrograde phase (until April 12th)
* Retrograde Mercury aligns with Neptune (both in exalted degrees)
* Neptune moves into 0 degrees of Aries only 25 hours after the Eclipse becomes exact
* Mars, the ruler of Aries, currently in CANCER squares Chiron in ARIES, and trines Saturn in PISCES, as well as the North Node, a Retrograde Venus and Neptune
* The Moon in ARIES makes a “mutual reception” to Mars in CANCER
* The outer planets (Pluto, Neptune & Uranus)
* To sum it all up
* Solar Eclipse Intentions
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 5-13 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn?
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It is the year’s first Solar Eclipse and follows March 14th’s Lunar Eclipse.
It is also the final event of an Aries-Libra Eclipse cycle that began with the Solar Eclipse on April 20th, 2023 and continued with the Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024. We will have to wait 18 years for the next one; this cycle will start again in April 2043.
What have you discovered about your physical vitality and self-identity since 2023? Where in your life are you called to leave The Comfort Zone? Has this been a humbling experience so far?
The Sun is 400 times larger than the Moon, but during a Solar Eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun’s light because it is 400 times closer to Earth. This interruption elevates our consciousness, marking the start of new experiences, projects, or cycles.
This Eclipse is aPartial Solar Eclipse! These happen when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but only partially covers the Sun.
This Partial Eclipsewill be visible in the northeastern parts of North America (mostly Maine and northeast Canada), North-West Africa, parts of Europe, and Russia.
No matter where you are on the planet, however, the effects of the Eclipse will be transformative. Solar Eclipses, in particular, often correspond to significant endings and beginnings.
They occur close to the same degree every 19 years, and the last time we had a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in almost the same degree (8.5) and sign was on March 29th, 2006.
We will likely experience a resonance between now and that time — “resonance,” not repetition — so think back to the Spring of 2006 and ask yourself: Were there any significant endings and beginnings? What was important to me back then? If I were to take those priorities to the next level, where would that next level find me?
For more guidance on those questions, it is best to take a look at our Natal Charts — the House placement of the Eclipse will indicate which area of life is the readiest to embrace a healthy sense of Self and rise to a new level of consciousness around independence and forging our path, gently and holistically.
Eclipsesare a time for clarifying and affirming our highest path. We will experience a release and recalibration because old programs will get deleted and new ones downloaded.
And for this Eclipse, this is especially true in connection with our relationship to our human identity and sense of agency — how courageous we feel about starting something new or starting something over.
This begins with our role in our interactions with others, whether we can be honest and direct about our personal goals and passions and inspire others to follow our example.
Solar Eclipses are an excellent time to go within, seed anything we want to integrate into our personality, and improve our self-understanding. This will remain true for six months until the next Solar Eclipse (Sept. 21st, 2025).
We will dig into this in more detail towards the end of this article when we talk about setting Solar Eclipse Intentions. Setting Intentions for Solar Eclipses differs from a regular New Moon! So stay tuned!
Eclipses are crossroads or turning points along our Soul’s Journey. They often mark events or situations that signify a critical shift in our lives, nudging us to change and grow, or face more significant difficulties at the next turning point.
If there is anything we haven’t been able to change since the Spring of 2023 that we have been toying with, now is the time to do it.
The next turning point will be on June 30th — when the Sun in 9º of Cancer squares this month’s Solar Eclipse degree.
As we remain in Eclipse Season until April 21st, the coming weeks could offer some tailwinds that carry us to significant breakthroughs; we are invited to learn how to be conscious creators, mindful of how our thinking and choices affect our personal and collective experiences.
As best you can, trust that whatever is leaving is making space for something better — the more willing we are to change, the easier it will be.
Stay grounded and flexible — and don’t jump the gun for the next 4 weeks — if you feel compelled to do something, do your best to observe the urge — unless it is connected to something that happens organically — if you are ambivalent about taking an action, better hold off until Eclipse Season ends on April 21st.
A couple of things to note for this Solar Eclipse chart:
* The Sun and Moon align with a Retrograde Mercury in an exalted degree
* Mercury aligns with Neptune (both in exalted degrees)
* Neptune moves into 0 degrees of Aries only 25 hours after the Eclipse becomes exact
* Mars, the ruler of Aries, is in Cancer, making a Square to Chiron in Aries and making several Trines to planets in Pisces (including Saturn, the North Node, Venus, and Neptune)
* Moon in Aries makes a “mutual reception” to Mars in Cancer
Before we go any further, let’s first talk about the sign of Aries:
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Since Eclipses are so powerful, they require a bigger orb than a regular Full or New Moon. I usually use a 4º orb instead of 2º — and since this Solar Eclipse takes place in 9º of Aries:
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 5-13 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn? 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)
Setting Intentions for a Solar Eclipse is a little different from the regular monthly New Moon process — after all, we are setting them for the whole 6-month Eclipse cycle rather than just the next 28 days.
Solar Eclipse Intentions are best done 48 hours after the Eclipse becomes exact. This is because we are downloading new templates at the time of an Eclipse, and the energies are pretty intense, so we want to wait until it all settles down a little before setting our intentions — that said, it’s best to avoid setting them during a Moon void of course.
Given all this, here are the best and most potent times to set your Intentions for this Solar Eclipse: Between 6:58am on Monday, March 31st, and 1:42pm on Tuesday April 1st. Then again, from 4:26pm on April 1st until 6:58am on Wednesday, April 2nd. Note that all times above are given in US Eastern Time — i.e., the New York time zone.
Set powerful intentions — remember, they cover the next six months — and if possible, align them with the Aries energy!
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Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 9.5º of PISCES (exact on Feb. 27th, 2025 at 7:45pm EST)
* Beginning of Eclipse Season
* Two highly exalted planets: Venus & Mars
* Five planets in Pisces * Neptune (the ruler of Pisces) also conjuncts the North Node in Pisces * Saturn’s involvement with the planetary line-up in Pisces * Highest vibration Pisces
* The densest expression of Pisces
* Mercury as part of this lineup in Pisces
* Mercury’s Pre-Shadow phase
* Mercury’s connection with the North Node and Neptune in Pisces
* The New Moon trines Mars in Cancer
* The New Moon squares Jupiter in Gemini
* All the planets in this New Moon chart answer to Neptune in Pisces * Neptune in 29º of Pisces: March 4th – 30th
* To sum it all up
* New Moon Intentions
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 7-12 degrees of PISCES, VIRGO, GEMINI, or SAGITTARIUS?
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On Feb. 27th at 7:45pm EST,theMoon aligns with the Sun in 9.5 degrees of Pisces, marking the beginning of a new Moon cycle. Feel free also to watch my New Moon video on the subject
This Lunation also marks the beginning of Eclipse Season— which lasts until April 21st.
This is usually an unpredictable time, as we are recalibrating on a physical, mental and emotional level which gives us a chance to move to the next level of our evolution – on a personal and collective level.
So the questions here are: What am I aware of until the end of April? What will I choose? Where will I focus my mind? My Heart?
What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being in transition?
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New Moons mark the ending and beginning of a monthly cycle and are an optimal time to pause, reflect, and set new Intentions for the next 28 days.
Since this one occurs in Pisces, this New Moon invites us to connect with our inner divinity and ability to receive, trust our intuition, and contribute to life from a heart-centered and empathic place.
In this New Moon chart, we have two highly exalted planets, Venus and Mars, representing the feminine and masculine principles.
Mars is highly exalted due to its Station phase, as it nears the end of its 11-week Retrograde phase on Feb. 23rd (four days before the New Moon becomes exact).
With Mars highly exalted in Cancer, we feel more protective of our loved ones, homes, and feelings. We will be more aware of safety regarding achieving our goals.
Mars will make several harmonious aspects in this New Moon chart to the planets in Pisces. I will go into them in more detail below — but first:
With Venus so highly exalted, we are encouraged to pay closer attention to what truly matters to us, including our values, preferences, likes, and dislikes.
This is also a time to reflect on how we spend or invest our money, what ignites our passions (and what dampens them), and what is important to us now.
Venus comes to a halt to begin her 6-week Retrograde phase on March 1st, two days after the New Moon becomes exact.
I covered those Station phases and the upcoming Venus Retrograde phase in a recent webinar, “Courage through Vulnerability”. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it — and if you do not have access to it, just go to my webinar page here.
This New Moon charthas five planets inPisces: the Sun, Moon, Saturn, Mercury, and Neptune.
This alignmentasks us to pay particular attention to our connection with the divine and our intuitive knowing & connection to the Universe. It also invites us to…
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Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 7-12 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly for the next 28 days. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
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The New Moon is also the best time to set powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. This is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and not during a Moon Void of Course phase.
So this month, the two best and most potent times to set intentions would be between 7:45pm on Feb. 27th and 3:05am onMarch 1st and then again from 4:52am until 7:45pm on March 1st — New York time.
If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast time), I recommend you join my Facebook pageorfollow me on Instagram or Twitter/X as I post reminders on Feb. 27th, 28th,and on March 1st to let you know when 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.
Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in almost 10º of Aquarius (exact on January 29th, 2025 at 7:36am EST)
* Chinese New Year
* Highest vibration of Aquarius
* Planetary Line-Up in Aquarius: Pluto, Mercury, Sun and Moon
* Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, ends its 5-month Retrograde phase in Taurus — highly exalted
* Jupiter exalted in Gemini
* Venus enters her pre-Shadow phase
* and so much more…
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 8-12º of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio?
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Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 9.5º of Capricorn (exact on Dec. 30th, 2024 at 5:27pm EST)
* Second New Moon in Capricorn this year (and the 2nd New Moon in December)
* New Moon in general
* Highest vibration of Capricorn * Most prominent themes of 2024’s final New Moon
* Chiron, the wounded Healer, ends its 5-month Retrograde phase — highly exalted
* Chiron’s exact Trine to Mercury in Sagittarius
* Mercury is still in its post-Shadow phase
* The New Moon sesquiquadrates Uranus in Taurus
* Saturn (ruler of Capricorn) currently in Pisces, remains the Focal Point of a T-Square involving Jupiter in Gemini and Mercury in Sagittarius
* The “empty leg” or “Solution Point” for this T-Square lands in Virgo
* The Mars-Pluto opposition in Leo-Aquarius makes some harmonious aspects to the Moon Nodes in Aries-Libra
* Venus-Uranus Square
* To sum it all up
* Setting Intentions
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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.
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
* New Moon in 9.5º of Scorpio (exact on Nov. 1st, 2024 at 8:47am EDT)
* Eclipse Season has ended 02:23
* Pluto & Jupiter’s Station has ended 02:36
* Scorpio Archetype 02:48
* The New Moon trines Saturn in Pisces 06:10
* Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) opposes Pluto (the modern ruler of Scorpio) in the last degree (29º) of Cancer-Capricorn 07:08
* Pluto plays a crucial role: still at the apex point of a Kite-configuration involving Mercury, Mars and Neptune 11:57
* Mercury in Scorpio plays an important role in this New Moon chart as well 13:24
* Mercury sextiles Pluto in Capricorn 13:50
* Grand Water Trine: involving Mercury, Mars and Neptune 15:02
* Mercury opposes Uranus in Taurus 16:16
* Venus in Sagittarius 18:46
* Venus squares Saturn in Pisces 19:07
* Saturn starts to slow down (station) on Nov. 6th, 2024 21:05
* Venus opposes Jupiter in Gemini 23:30
* Venus trines Chiron in Arieș 25:13
* To sum it all up 26:22
* New Moon Intentions 31:10
Do you have an Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 7-12 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo or Aquarius? 30:07
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Pluto has Stationed Directon Oct. 11th already, so we feel more focused on accomplishing something real and empowering. We want to throw ourselves passionately at our long-term goals, creating wins wherever we can.
A couple of other things to note for this New Moon chart:
=> Pluto plays a crucial role: it is not only the modern ruler of Scorpio, but it is also still at the apex point of a Kite-configuration — which includes a Grand Water Trine, this time both of these configurations will be with Mercury (instead of Venus) in Scorpio, Mars in Cancer, and Neptune in Pisces.
We saw a similar planetary combo in the last Super Full Moon chart on Oct. 17th. This invites us to be emotionally authentic, self-responsible, and aligned with what feels the most empowering to us — and bring all that to the world at large.
=> Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) opposes Pluto, both at the last degree of their sign (29º Cancer-Capricorn)! An exalted degree!
This might bring some intensity to our interactions with others. We are invited here to take extra special care of ourselves and not let fear get the better of us!
=> Mercury, the messenger of the heavens, plays an important role in this New Moon chart as well, as it makes supportive aspects to both Pluto in Capricorn &Mars in Cancer, and Neptune in Pisces
This could create some anxiousness or a feeling of uncertainty. Focusing on what we want to create, rather than focusing on what we can’t predict, is crucial!
=> Venussquares Saturn in Pisces, opposes Jupiter in Gemini, and trines Chiron in Arieș; since Chiron also makes a sextile to Jupiter, it becomes the Solution point for the Venus-Jupiter opposition.
As you can see, there is a lot going on this month, yet again. More about all that in a moment, but first, let’s talk about the Scorpio energies…
Scorpio is the second water sign of the zodiac, so it relates not only to the depths of our own psyche, but also to the ecstasies and traumas of relationships.
Scorpio is also the sign most associated with the dark: the taboo, the subconscious, the unknown.
Our Shadow holds not only our fears, unresolved trauma, and less desirable qualities, but anything that has been repressed, including our: power, intuition, and other gifts.
Ask yourself: How might surrender, trust in a higher power, and letting go of resentment & fear give me a better understanding of peace, authentic connection, and inner strength?
Scorpio is associated with…
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 7-12 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo or Aquarius? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase.
So this month, the best and most potent time to set intentions would be between 8:47amEDT on Nov. 1st and 9:47am EST on Nov. 3rd ==> Except for a 28-minute Moon void of course on Nov. 3rd from 12:51am until 1:19am EDT — all of the above-mentioned times are in theNew York Time zone/US Eastern Time.
If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast time), feel free to join my Facebook Fan-page or follow me on Twitter (“X”)or Instagram. I will be posting reminders on Nov. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd to let you know when it is the most potent 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.
Join me as I share about several upcoming astrological events:
Powerful New Moon/Solar Eclipse in 10 degrees of Libra (exact on Oct. 2nd, 2024 at 2:49pm EDT)
48 hours before and after an Eclipse00:19
Solar Eclipses are extra-powerful New Moons01:00
Second Solar Eclipse in 202401:10
An Annular Solar Eclipse02:25
Places the Eclipse is most visible03:09
The Sun and Moon are connected to one of the Moon Nodes 04:15
Second South Node Solar Eclipse in Libra since the Moon Nodes moved into the Aries-Libra polarity in July 202304:39
Last time we had a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in this particular degree and sign 05:16
Highlights 06:20
Solar Eclipses – new beginnings 08:10
What to do during Eclipse Season: Sept. 2nd — Oct. 24th 08:46
The Nature of Eclipses09:41
South North Eclipse in Libra: What are we releasing or redefining? 10:14
Jupiter & Pluto both play a curial role in this Solar Eclipse chart 14:50
Jupiter in Gemini begins its 4-month Retrograde phase on Oct. 9th ==> Jupiter highly exalted: Oct. 6th – 12th15:28
Pluto in Capricorn ends its 5-month Retrograde phase on Oct. 11th ==> Pluto highly exalted: Oct. 5th – 17th16:56
Jupiter & Pluto both make exact Sextiles (60º) to other planets in the Solar Eclipse chart: opportune aspects!19:08
Planetary aspects in this Solar Eclipse chart: Mercury aligns with the Solar Eclipse in Libra 19:40
The South Node Solar Eclipse/Mercury alignment in Libra squares Mars in Cancer 20:55
Mars in Cancer is also the Focal Point of a T-Square that involves Mercury & Chiron22:31
The Solution point for this T-Square is in Capricorn25:17
What role does Venus, the ruler of Libra, play in this Eclipse chart? 28:50
The Eclipse planets in Libra make a Semi-sextile (30º) to Venus in Scorpio 29:10
Venus in Scorpio is also part of a Grand Water Trine, involving Saturn & Mars 31:23
Venus trines Saturn in Pisces34:06
Venus trines Mars in Cancer34:31
To Sum it All Up 35:49
Setting Solar Eclipse Intentions: best and most potent times 39:13
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 5-15 degrees of Libra, Aries, Cancer, or Capricorn? Do you have an Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer?38:14
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Forty-eight hours before and after an Eclipse, we are experiencing heavy energetic downloads, so it’s best to wait to set Solar Eclipse Intentions until these intense downloads are complete.
Solar Eclipsesare extra-powerful New Moons that take place approximately every six months — this is the second Solar Eclipse in 2024 (in this particular Eclipse cycle that will be in effect until March 2025). The first Solar Eclipse of 2024 took place in Aries on April 8th.
Think back to early April and see what seeds got planted in your life concerning the last Solar Eclipse. Did you set Solar Eclipse Intentions on April 10th, 11th or 12th? Did something end or begin at that time? What have you discovered about your physical vitality and self-identity?
This is an Annular Solar Eclipse; this occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while the Moon is at or near its farthest point from Earth. Because of the distance to the Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not entirely cover the Sun. As a result, the Moon appears as a dark disk on top of a larger, bright disk, creating what looks like a ring of light around the Moon.
The Solar Eclipse will be visible from the Pacific Ocean (starting in Hawaii), parts of South America, the South Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica. It will be most visible over the ocean.
No matter where you are on the planet, however, the effects of the Eclipse will be transformative globally.
We also addressed Eclipse Season and the Solar Eclipse in Libra in more detail in our webinar: “Eclipses: Our Soul’s Journey Continues”. If you missed this fantastic online event ==> click here to get this fabulous 111 min. webinar
Solar Eclipses, in particular, often correspond to significant endings and beginnings. They occur close to the same degree every 19 years, and the last time we had a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in this particular degree and sign while the South Node was traveling through Libra was on October 3rd, 2005.
We will likely experience a resonance between now and that time — “resonance”, not repetition — so think back to the Fall of 2005 and ask yourself: Were there any significant endings and beginnings? What was important to me back then? If I were to take those priorities to the next level, where would that next level find me?
A couple of things to note for this Solar Eclipse chart:
1) The New Moon not only aligns with the South Node but also with Mercury in Libra; it also makes a Square to Mars in Cancer (who is also the Focal Point of a T-Square), and it makes a Semi-sextile to its ruler: Venus.
2) Venus in Scorpio is part of a Grand Water Trine with Saturn in Pisces and Mars in Cancer.
3) Jupiter in Gemini & Pluto in Capricorn have a potent role in this Eclipse chart, as they are both exalted (due to their Station phases), and they both make exact Sextiles to other celestial bodies: Pluto to Neptune in Pisces, and Jupiter with Chiron in Aries.
Sextiles are 60º aspects that create an opportunity that requires action; we must take advantage of these opportune energy combos to reap the benefits.
These are the major themes of this Solar Eclipse chart, and we will address them in more detail. First, let’s talk a bit about Eclipses:
During a Solar Eclipse, the Moon momentarily interrupts the normal flow of Solar Radiation, reorganizing our consciousness to a higher level. Solar Eclipses indicate the beginning of a new experience, project, or cycle.
This particular Eclipse Seasonstarted on Sept. 2nd, with the New Moon in Virgo, and it will end after the Super Full Moon in Aries that follows this Solar Eclipse (in other words, by Oct. 24th, 2024).
While Eclipse Season is underway, allow for new templates to download, stay centered, and do your best to ground from within — try using conscious breathing and conscious mental flexibility — and best of all, see if you can move to the “observer position” when it comes to the emotional and mental body.
And remember, this won’t last forever: on Oct. 24th, the downloads are complete. It is important to remember that Eclipses open the door to the next level of our Soul’s evolution.
As best as you can, don’t jump the gun for the next four weeks — if you feel compelled to do something, do your best to simply observe the urge. The exception would be anything that happens organically, but if you are ambivalent about an action, it is better to hold off until Eclipse Seasonends on Oct. 24th.
Eclipses are a time for clarifying and affirming our highest path. We will experience a release and recalibration because old programs will get deleted and new ones downloaded.
This Eclipse will connect this process to one-on-one relationships, ancestral patterns that no longer serve us, and whatever helps us take a balanced approach to life.
South Node Solar Eclipses are an excellent time to go within, to seed anything we would like to redefine or release over the next 5.5 months — we’ll dig into this in more detail towards the end of this article when we talk about setting Solar Eclipse Intentions.
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The more an Eclipse activates our birth chart, the more we feel impelled to go to the next level. Because Eclipses are so powerful, they require a bigger orb than a regular Full or New Moon. I usually use a 5º orb instead of 2º — so since this Solar Eclipse takes place in 10 degrees of Libra:
Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 5-15º of Libra, Aries, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you may feel the effects of this powerful New Moon/Solar Eclipse more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
Setting Intentions for a Solar Eclipse is a little different from the regular monthly New Moon process — after all, we are setting them for the whole 5.5-month Eclipse cycle, rather than just the next 28 days.
Solar Eclipse Intentions are best done 48 hours after the Eclipse becomes exact. We are downloading new templates at the time of an Eclipse, and the energies are quite intense, so we want to wait until it all settles down a little before setting our intentions… We also definitely do not want to do this during a Moon void of course.
Thebest and most potent times to set your Intentions for this Solar Eclipse are between 2:45pm on Oct.4th and 2:45pm on Oct. 6th — (in US Eastern Daylight Savings Time — i.e. the New York time zone).
Set powerful intentions — again, they cover the next 5.5 months — and if possible, align them with the Libra energy!
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 Nov. 20th at 1:47am EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 28 degrees of Scorpio, beginning a new Moon cycle.
On Sept. 21st at 3:54pm EDT, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 29 degrees of Virgo (an exalted degree) — marking the beginning of a new Eclipse cycle.
On March 29th at 6:58am EDT, a powerful New Moon/Solar Eclipse becomes exact in 9º of Aries, launching a new Moon and Eclipse cycle.