by Sonja Francis | Apr 13, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Feeling Impatient or Rushed?
This week’s headline items: Venus remains exalted all week; Mercury ends its Station phase on Monday, remaining in direct motion; Mercury changes signs from Pisces to Aries again very early Wednesday; Mars changes signs from Cancer to Leo on Thursday night; the Sun changes signs from Aries to Taurus on Saturday afternoon. Sunday is an eventful day, astrologically speaking, with the last Quarter Moon in Aquarius becoming exact and several other planetary aspects to discuss.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late evening (for 13 minutes), Friday morning (for almost 3 hours), and Sunday afternoon (for 6 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Our Forecasting Forum from April 12th is now available via my webinar page!
We covered the third and last of the Mars-Pluto oppositions in the Trilogy, as well as Mercury & Venus ending their various Retrograde phases moving forward again.
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, April 14th:
Monday, the Moon remains in deeply passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day; it will journey there until next Tuesday late evening (April 15th).
Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us now; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as 100% dishonest.
The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. It does so through subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us.
This makes it an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.
The Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”, etc. It can, therefore, be stormy — a cold winter storm or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies.
Monday, Mercury resumes its normal pace through the sky, after a 3-week Retrograde phase — ending its Station phase in Pisces. Communication and transportation are now back to “normal,” as are any associated gadgets, vehicles, etc.
New ideas and information received during the Mercury Retrograde phase (March 15th – April 7th) can now be reviewed.
Monday from 9:05pm- 1:05am EDT, we are invited to make some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice requires us to cultivate awareness of two very different urges…
On one hand, we want to broaden our perspective in our daily thinking and interactions. On the other hand, we need to be emotionally authentic with others and deepen our understanding of ourselves and what motivates us. (Moon in Scorpio quincunxes Jupiter in Gemini, exact at 11:06pm EDT)
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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.
by Sonja Francis | Apr 6, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Something Different or Unusual
This week’s headline items: Mercury and Venus both come to a standstill this week, ending their retrograde and beginning their Post-Shadow phases. Mercury does so on Monday morning, and Venus follows suit on Saturday after her station intensifies on Wednesday. This means that Mercury and Venus will both remain exalted all week. On Saturday evening, a Full Moon in Libra becomes exact — and beginning Sunday, all planets will be in forward motion until May 4th.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday night/Tuesday very early morning (for 9.5 hours), Thursday afternoon (for almost 5.5 hours), and Sunday morning (for almost 4 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Our Forecasting Forum will be LIVE this week! On Saturday, April 12th at 12:30pm PDT/9:30am EDT/5:30pm London-time and April 12/13th at 2:30am Sydney Time. This webinar is titled: “Ambition & Drive”
We will cover the third and final Mars-Pluto opposition in the Trilogy, as well as the conclusion of the Retrograde phases for Mercury and Venus as they move forward again.
Reflect on the themes of transformation and empowerment that Pluto invites us to bring forth, offering clarity on how this energy may manifest in your personal chart. Reserve your spot today and unlock powerful tools for growth and self-alignment.
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, April 7th:
Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day; it will journey there until Tuesday late morning. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising.
We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness… So, hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, and tell them how much you love them.
Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic as best you can. Fun, games, and romance are a big part of this energy. 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 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 that you let out a tiny squeak just thinking of it?
Monday morning, a Venus/Saturn alignment in 25 degrees of Pisces becomes exact at 7:01am EDT. We started to feel this aspect from Monday evening (March 31st) on; it will be strong until May 1st — an unusually long time due to Venus’ Station phase.
This alignment brings a sense of maturity and commitment to our relationship with the divine. We might also feel more committed to helping the less fortunate.
This might not be the best time to get involved in a brand-new relationship, as we are more committed to our inner processes now; in fact, this might be a good time to release any relationships that no longer align with our Soul’s desire for unity and heartfelt connections.
Ongoing relationships feel stable and steady, with a heightened sense of realism and responsibility. Although feelings might flow internally, they might be expressed reservedly, formally, or sparingly.
A sense of duty may lead us to sacrifice a personal pleasure to something greater than ourselves or someone less fortunate.
Ask yourself: What or who supports me in trusting my inner divine knowing? What or who doesn’t?
What relationships do I genuinely want to commit myself to? Which ones are asking for more distance or better boundaries?
What tools or structures support me in being in the flow, fully present, and open to guidance from “higher places”?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC), or personal planets in 22-28 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will feel the effects of this aspect more strongly than otherwise.
This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Capricorn (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn)
Monday at 7:08am EDT, Mercury comes to a halt again at almost 27 degrees of Pisces — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase (which began on March 15th at 9.5 degrees of Aries), and slowly starts its direct motion again.
As best as you can, go with the flow, keep an open mind, and pay attention to anything that is in your face right now — you may need to address those issues again when Mercury moves through its post-Shadow phase — more on that in a moment…
We are slowly ready to shift our focus back towards the outer world again, taking in new information and sharing from a new perspective.
Ask yourself: What did I learn about myself? What was I able to release that no longer supports my growth? Was I able to recognize where I needed to show leadership? Where do I need to demonstrate more independence?
Was there anything I needed to accept, forgive, or change in order to advance to the next level? What insights have I gained about trusting my inner guidance, regardless of others’ opinions? Where do I need to step a little further outside of my comfort zone?
What did my inner dialog teach me? How might I share my findings in a healthy way?
When Mercury gets back to its regular speed (by April 14th), communication and transportation will get back to normal; the same is true of any associated gadgets, vehicles, etc.
Some of us will feel the effects of the Mercury station more than others: those of us who have Gemini or Virgo as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant); and those of us with personal planets in 24-29 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini or Sagittarius.
Monday after 7:08am EDT, Mercury’s post-Shadow phase begins — lasting until April 25th…. as you may recall, I mentioned Mercury Shadow phases in this update a few weeks back:
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 it goes direct.
This is especially true if the items are connected to travel, physical activities, technology, transportation (cars, plane tickets, etc.), or communication (phone, computer, iPad, etc.) Click here to read my blog on the subject.
Monday night at 12:08am EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for 9.5 hours, until 9:40am EDT (Tuesday late morning). Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments. As best as you can, find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations.
Make space for creative self-expression and fun, and also for pursuing your financial vision — and for breaking free from outdated value systems.
To break free from outdated value systems, you may have to address what we value in others and yourself (the latter informs your self-worth).
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late evening/night ahead of time
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Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja
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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.
by Sonja Francis | Mar 30, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Beneficial Solutions
This week’s headline items: Mercury starts to slow down again, preparing to end its 3-week Retrograde phase. Monday and Tuesday are the best times to set intentions for this new Eclipse cycle. On Wednesday, Venus also starts to slow down as she prepares to end her 6-week Retrograde phase; Mercury’s station intensifies on Wednesday at 27 degrees of Pisces; finally, the first Quarter Moon in Cancer becomes exact late on Friday evening.
Please note: Daylight Savings Time has begun in the U.K. and Europe very early on Sunday (March 30th). We are back in sink.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday afternoon (for a little over 2.5 hours), Thursday afternoon (for almost 4.5 hours), and Saturday evening (for a little over 5.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Next week’s Forecasting Forum will be LIVE on Saturday, April 12th at 12:30pm PDT/9:30am EDT/5:30pm London-time and April 12/13th at 2:30am Sydney Time — we will cover the third and last of the Mars-Pluto oppositions in the Trilogy, as well as Mercury & Venus ending their various Retrograde phases moving forward again.
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, March 31st:
Monday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day; it will journey there until Tuesday afternoon. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain. What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday after 6:58am EDT is the best time to start setting our New Moon/Solar Eclipse Intentions. As mentioned on Saturday morning (March 29th), with a Solar Eclipse, it is best to wait until 48 hours after the Eclipse becomes exact before setting any intentions — the energy of an Eclipse is quite intense, and it’s wise to wait until the energy settles.
Make your Intentions powerful — after all, they cover the next 6 months — and if possible, align them with the Solar Eclipse energies that I spoke about in my most recent video — you might want to watch it again if you are not sure anymore what they are — click here to watch my video on the Solar Eclipse
For more details on how to set New Moon Intentions, click here, or for my article on Solar Eclipse Intentions, click here
Also on Monday, Mercury starts to slow down again at 27-28º of Pisces (stationing until April 14th). It’s getting ready to halt, ending its 3-week Retrograde phase next week, Monday morning (April 7th) — more on that next week…
It will be moving much more slowly before and after April 7th and will thus be more exalted until April 14th.
For the next 14 days, we need to be patient with ourselves and others — especially if there is a connection with communication or transportation and their associated technologies. As best as you can, give yourself and others a lot of space!
This is not the best time to start anything brand-new, especially if it contains new information that needs processing.
We might experience delays or misunderstandings, and things tend to feel “off” or stagnant.
It might be a good idea to give yourself some extra time to get ready for travel somewhere — especially if you intend to use public transportation or drive (for more details on Mercury Shadow Phases and Retrogrades, click here)
Some of us will feel the effects of the Mercury station more than others: those of us who have Gemini or Virgo as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant) and those of us with personal planets in the following: 25-29 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius or 0 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer or Capricorn.
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“Thank you Sonja! So much great information.” — Tatyanna A.
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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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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.
by Sonja Francis | Mar 23, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Notice Rather Than Judge
This week’s headline items: the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Tuesday night; Venus re-enters Pisces early Thursday; a powerful New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Aries is exact on Saturday morning; Mercury will join Venus in Pisces on Saturday late evening; lastly, Neptune enters 0 degrees of Aries for the first time in 163 years on Sunday morning.
Please note: Daylight Savings Time begins in the U.K. and Europe very early on Sunday (March 30th).
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late morning (for 24 minutes), Wednesday morning (for a little over 9 hours), Friday late afternoon (for 6 minutes) and Sunday morning (for 11 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, I want to share again…
Since Neptune changes signs on Sunday, I highly recommend that you take a look at the “Neptune in Aries” webinar ==> for more info, go here
✨ This was amazing. Very powerful. ❤️ thank you. xxxx — Sarah W.
✨ This was EXTREMELY helpful — Doriane S.
✨ Very helpful. Thank you Sonja. Blessings Sonja and to everyone — Julienne A.
Understand the Cosmic Timing: Learn how Neptune moving into Aries (starting on March 30th, 2025) sets the stage for a much bigger social/spiritual shift that will take place 2026 to 2038 ==> for more info, go here
ALSO: Take a look at my new Live Stream “The Star Hour” via the Soulivity Live platform.
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, March 24th:
Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, realistic, and goal-oriented Capricorn until 11:25am EDT. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious, which can support practical endeavors and financial matters.
Our ambition surges, requiring structure and planning. When you add the pragmatism this Moon placement supports, you can see how this could be a productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes even more important to us.
As best as you can during this time, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying, “I am doing the best I can, and that’s all I can ever do.”
Monday at 11:01am EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that lasts 24 minutes until 11:25am EDT. Use this intuitive time to soften your need for accomplishment with a gentler, more intuitive approach.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow.
Monday at 11:25am EDT, the Moon moves in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Wednesday afternoon (March 26th). The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement.
Reactions are more intellectual than emotional, and interactions are more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.
Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, and progress are promoted while the Moon moves through Aquarius.
Again, we have our eyes on the future — or outer space… Personal freedom becomes paramount.
Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius — and this planet is currently moving through Taurus, making these next two days a great time to look at our physical connection to our own body, finances, and whatever is most important to us on this planet.
It’s also a great time to innovate and change our lives around any physical matters that no longer serve us or keep us stuck in the past; we need to elevate our thinking if we want our bodies and the planet to vibrate at a higher frequency.
Ask yourself: Do I need to give my body something different to raise it to a higher vibration? When I tune into myself, what insights does my body provide?
Where have I become too rigid in connection with my body, my physical resources, or my talents? Where have I become too comfortable with those things? What is my connection to the Earth? To Nature? Do I need more physical space? More physical movement?
Monday in the later afternoon, a Sun/Mercury alignment in 4.5 degrees of Aries becomes exact at 3:48pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect from Saturday night (March 22nd) on; it will be strong until Wednesday early morning (March 26th).
This aspect indicates a confident mind and an analytical approach to life. Intelligence and communication abilities are strong at this time; however, we may not listen as well as the other speaks, as we are too busy thinking about what to say next.
Given that this alignment takes place in Aries, we may feel particularly impatient and impulsive, or even irritated. Do your best to avoid confrontation or overly passionate outbursts.
We want an active role in communications — it’s very hard for us to passively listen and absorb information right now. What we say or write now is impactful, so choose your words wisely…
If people hung on your every word, what would you say then? What would you hold back from saying?
Our opinions are passionate and our thinking independent — and we’re proud of both — so our egos may get bruised if we don’t feel “heard”.
As best as you can, express yourself fully, knowing that others may have a different opinion or need more time to process what they receive from you.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 1-8 degrees of Aries, Libra, Capricorn, or Cancer? If so, you will be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo, Gemini, or Virgo (the Sun rules Leo; Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo)
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“Thank you! Everything is much more clear! And also feeling more hopeful and empowered to ride the wave!” — Melodie S.
“Thank you Sonja! So much great information.” — Tatyanna A.
To register for this month only, click here. ==> Early Bird Special available until April 10th 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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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.
by Sonja Francis | Mar 16, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
See the Perfection of “Right Now”
This week’s headline items: Mercury remains exalted until Friday; the Sun aligns with the North Node in Pisces on Monday afternoon; early on Thursday morning, the Sun changes signs from Pisces to Aries — in the Northern hemisphere, this marks the Spring Equinox — and Thursday is International Astrology Day! On Friday, Mercury’s station ends (the planet stays in retrograde). The last quarter moon in Capricorn will be exact on Saturday morning.
Daylight Savings Time has begun in the United States & Canada. I will post all astrological alignments and planetary movements in EDT (US-Eastern Daylight Savings Time). Until March 30th, please consider this additional one-hour time difference when converting to your time zone.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 3:30am EDT, Wednesday afternoon (for 49 minutes), and Saturday very early morning (for 36 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, please know that…
We had some amazing events last week. I highly recommend that you take a look at the “Neptune in Aries” webinar ==> for more info, go here
✨ This was amazing. Very powerful. ❤️ thank you. xxxx — Sarah W.
✨ This was EXTREMELY helpful — Doriane S.
✨ Very helpful. Thank you Sonja. Blessings Sonja and to everyone — Julienne A.
Understand the Cosmic Timing: Learn how Neptune moving into Aries (starting on March 30th, 2025) sets the stage for a much bigger social/spiritual shift that will take place 2026 to 2038 ==> for more info, go here
==> ALSO: On Thursday, March 20th at 12pm EDT, there will be another Soulivity Community Live session: “CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER” I will be there!
==> Join us to get a chance to connect with like-minded people and dive into thought-provoking discussions on current events, social issues, and topics that matter most to us. This is a chance to share perspectives, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations. Let’s talk, learn, and grow together! RSVP here
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, March 17th:
Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra and VoC until 3:30am EDT.
Monday at 3:30am EDT, the Moon moves into deeply passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until Wednesday afternoon (March 19th). Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us now; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as 100% dishonest.
The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. It does so through subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us.
This makes it an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.
The Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”, etc. It can, therefore, be stormy — a cold winter storm or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies.
Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so as best you can, be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others.
Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.
Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free.
Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s ultimately what disempowers us and others. This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact later today).
Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio — and it is currently transiting through Aquarius, making this a great time to transform our visions for humanity and our future on this planet, in this universe — and to empower ourselves and others within our communities (locally or online).
It’s also a great time to dig deeper into our various networks and connections to like-minded people, so, as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations.
Does participation in your current groups or networks feel empowering or disempowering? Do I feel a deep emotional alignment with like-minded people in my life? Am I allowing myself to hear the deepest calling of my Soul?
Ask yourself: Where am I looking to create more empowerment in my life? What about the lives of others? How might a self-expressed and courageously heartfelt approach serve my communities and foster better collaborations?
Use this time to create deeper, more empowering emotional connections with like-minded people, especially if you are feeling a disconnect with other networks or affiliations out there in the world.
Remember: Love expands us, others, and life. Fear paralyzes!
Monday from 6:10am – 2:10pm EDT, we are invited to stretch when it comes to feeling empowered within our social networks, political affiliations, and with like-minded people.
As much as possible, view any disempowering moments in your social interactions or the world around you as opportunities to make a difference and bring about the change you wish to see.
This is best accomplished by examining our own trauma patterns and releasing any habits we have developed to shield ourselves from past pain. Our individual pain and trauma are connected to the collective pain experienced by society.
Once we can let go of these patterns, we will better understand that collective futures are created one person at a time. (Moon in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, exact at 10:11am EDT)
Monday around 2pm EDT, the Sun aligns with the North Node in 27.5º of Pisces. We have felt this alignment since last Friday (March 14th), and it will feel quite strong until this Thursday evening (March 20th). It calls on us to examine our Soul’s current direction.
The North Node symbolizes uncharted territory where we must grow, even when the path isn’t clear and the effort seems daunting. However, this journey will be rewarding and ultimately fulfilling.
This alignment with the North Node in Pisces encourages us to pay special attention to our connection with the divine, as well as our intuitive understanding and relationship with the Universe. As a result, we may find ourselves wanting more rest and “introvert time” than usual.
It also invites us to open our hearts and dissolve anything separating us from that heart connection. Ask yourself: What road might lead to deeper heart connections? Is there anyone (or anything) that I am ready to forgive? Where might I need to forgive myself?
What are the consequences of mentally dissecting and over-analyzing everything? Could I look beyond the mind and tap into the larger energy field around me?
The more present we can be with ourselves, others, and our energy body, the more peaceful and calm we will feel. Ask yourself: Could I make time for silence, surrender, and self-reflection? Even if it seems impossible? Even if it’s just for a few minutes every day?
Do you have your Ascendant or Sun sign in Leo? If so, you may feel a greater influence from this alignment.
For those with a Pisces Sun sign or Rising sign, while the Sun and the North Node are in your sign, you might experience a strong urge to connect with your heart and look inward. This will allow you to receive higher guidance from the universe, source, or your higher Self. In fact, this period is about setting a positive example for others.
Monday from 1:25pm – 5:25pm EDT, we experience a need for inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges…
On the one hand, the desire to feel deeply connected to others — and on the other hand, the need to value our independence. (Moon in Scorpio quincunxes Venus in Aries, exact at 3:25pm EDT)
Monday from 7:55pm – 11:55pm EDT, we are again invited to make some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges…
On the one hand, the desire to talk about our individual goals and passions — and on the other, the need to merge with another and feel deeply and intimately connected to them (Moon in Scorpio quincunxes Mercury in Aries, exact at 9:54pm EDT)
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by Sonja Francis | Mar 9, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
The Benefits of Stillness & Silence
This week’s headline items: Venus remains exalted all week; Mars remains exalted until Saturday; Mercury starts to slow down (station) on Monday and intensifies its station at 9 degrees of Aries on Wednesday.
A powerful Full Moon-Lunar Eclipse in Virgo becomes exact Thursday night; Mercury comes to a halt very early on Saturday, starting its 3- week Retrograde phase; Mars ends its Station phase on Saturday (it remains direct), and Venus will end hers on Sunday (but continuing in Retrograde).
Daylight Savings Time has begun in the United States & Canada — and I will post all astrological alignments and planetary movements in EDT (US-Eastern Daylight Savings Time). Until March 30th, please consider this additional one-hour time difference when converting to your time zone.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late afternoon (for almost 12 hours), Friday early afternoon (for a little over 1 hour), and Sunday early morning (for a little over 21.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
This week’s Forecasting Forum will be LIVE on Wednesday, March 12th at 3:30pm PDT/6:30pm EDT/10:30pm London-time and March 13th at 9:30am Sydney Time — we will cover Neptune’s first pass through adventurous, fast-paced, spirited ARIES!
Neptune will leave Pisces and enter 0 degrees of Aries (for the first time in 163 years) on March 30th. A truly momentous event!
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Monday, March 10th:
Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day; it will journey there until Wednesday very early morning. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising.
We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness… So, hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, and tell them how much you love them.
Come from the heart in this and all other things. Be honest and authentic as best you can. Fun, games, and romance are a big part of this energy. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones.
Monday from 6am – 4:20pm EDT, we feel excited about life; if you are awake, things flow nicely, so connect with people that bring you joy. Since connecting with others from the heart and having fun feels easy, we might want to take advantage of that enthusiasm.
Venus is currently in retrograde, so it’s best to connect with people you already know. (Moon in Leo trines Mercury and Venus in Aries, exact at 9:56am & 12:21pm EDT)
Monday from 4:45pm – 10:45pm EDT, we have the opportunity to connect to others and start a new adventure or simply do something creative that gets us excited.
It is also an opportunity to see the bigger picture if we choose to, or perhaps shift our perspective by talking it through with someone else (Moon in Leo sextiles Jupiter in Gemini, exact at 7:46pm EDT).
Also on Monday, Mercury starts to slow down (station) at 8-9.5º of Aries — preparing to come to a halt on March 15th at 9.5º of Aries (when it will begin its first full Retrograde phase of the year). More on that later this week…
This station will last until March 21st, and we will feel Mercury’s energies more intensely during this time.
Pay attention to anything “in your face” in the following areas: short travels, adventures, personal goals, transportation, communication, and any associated technologies. You will get a chance to re-organize yourself once Mercury goes retrograde (after March 15th).
For the next 11 days, we need to be patient with ourselves and others. Going with the flow is recommended at this time. This is not the best time to start anything brand-new, particularly if it contains new information connected to learning or exploring something new.
We might experience delays or misunderstandings, and things tend to feel “off” or stagnant. It might be a good idea to give yourself some extra time to get ready or travel somewhere — especially if you intend to use public transportation or drive (for more details on Mercury Shadow Phases and Retrogrades, click here).
Be extra patient if you intend to buy, sell, or ship big-ticket items, especially if they are transportation or communication devices like anything connected to planes, trains, cars, phones, computers, iPads, etc. Best of all (if possible): wait until after April 25th, when the post-Shadow phase is over.
If you are familiar with your natal chart — take a look at your natal Mercury and where 9.5º of Aries lands in your chart to see how this might play out for you. If you prefer that I take a look at this for you, feel free to book a 25-minute Soul Purpose Reading.
Some of us will feel the effects of the Mercury station more than others: those of us who have Gemini or Virgo as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant) or personal planets in 7-11 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn.
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by Sonja Francis | Mar 2, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Meaningful Collaboration
This week’s headline items: Venus and Mars remain exalted all week; Mercury changes signs from Pisces to Aries early Monday; Neptune reaches 29 degrees of Pisces on Monday evening; the first Quarter Moon in Gemini will become exact late Thursday morning.
AND…On Sunday, March 9th at 2am, Daylight Savings Time begins in the United States & Canada. Given this, from Sunday on, I will be posting all astrological alignments and planetary movements in EDT (US-Eastern Daylight Savings Time).
Please adjust accordingly for your location!
In particular, if you live in the UK, Europe, or Australia/New Zealand, please consider this additional one-hour time difference when converting to your time zone. For example, for the UK, it will be 4 hours ahead instead of the usual 5 — until March 30th.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 5:37am EST, Wednesday early morning (for a little over 1.5 hours), Friday late morning (for 1.5 hours), and Sunday early evening (for almost 1.5 hours),
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Our next Forecasting Forum is coming up next week, Wednesday, March 12th at 3:30pm PDT/6:30pm EDT/10:30pm London-time and March 13th at 9:30am Sydney Time — we will cover Neptune’s first pass through pioneering, fast-paced ARIES!
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, March 3rd:
Monday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries and VoC until 5:37am EST. Until then, life is an adventure; we’re more open to new ideas and have great enthusiasm for new projects.
Monday at 4:04am EST, Mercury changes signs from creative, sensitive Pisces to pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey for an unusually long time (due to its upcoming retrograde), until March 29th and then again from April 16th until May 10th.
During this time, our thinking speeds up, and we are eager for new endeavors. Given that we want to achieve our goals as quickly as possible, we may come off impulsive and impatient and must therefore speak (and get answers) faster.
Nothing stands in our way now: we are ready, we are brave, we want what we want, and we want it now!
As you can perhaps imagine, we need to watch out for blurting things out prematurely or inappropriately; as best you can, choose your words carefully and pause before responding.
Remember, everyone else is feeling the Aries energy quite strongly too, so do your best to not take it personally if someone ignores what you want, or says something insensitive.
Keep the focus on yourself instead — and take responsibility for how you are communicating or expressing yourself.
Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries? If so, you will feel especially chatty for the next 2 weeks. Your mental energy will be quite active and you feel the need to connect to others — whether it be in person, via email, over the phone, or via social media. New ideas and new connections are very likely.
Do you have your Ascendent or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will feel a tremendous energy burst for the next 9.5 weeks: really enthusiastic and physically strong.
Monday at 5:37am EST, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until Wednesday morning. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain. What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday at 6:55pm EST, Neptune reaches 29 degrees of Pisces, an exalted degree. Neptune made its first pass through Pisces between April and August 2011, and then after a brief retrograde, it returned to Pisces in February 2012, where it has remained ever since!
It’s now or never! We are strongly encouraged to let go of anything that hinders our intuitive connection with our Higher Self, and embrace a compassionate, heart-centered perspective on life that honors the interconnectivity of all things.
As Neptune moves through the last degree of Pisces (until March 30th), our understanding of interconnectedness will deepen even further.
The planet was in that final degree from May 3rd – Sept. 2nd, 2024; an exalted degree in its own sign. Very powerful indeed — the veil from this world to the next will become thinner, and our collective spiritual and emotional sides will need to evolve.
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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.
by Sonja Francis | Feb 23, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
A More Sustainable Connection to Intuition
This week’s headline items: Venus and Mars remain exalted all week; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Monday morning; the New Moon in Pisces becomes exact on Thursday evening, marking the beginning of Eclipse Season. Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase on Friday night/very early Saturday morning, and Venus comes to a halt at almost 11 degrees of Aries on Saturday evening.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late evening (for a little over 2 hours), Wednesday late afternoon (for little over 10.5 hours), Saturday very early morning (for almost 2 hours) and Sunday morning (for almost 21 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, February 24th:
Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, realistic, and goal-oriented Capricorn all day; it will journey there until Monday night/Tuesday very early morning.
We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious, which can support practical endeavors and financial matters.
Our ambition surges, requiring structure and planning. When you add the pragmatism this Moon placement supports, you can see how this could be a productive time for business and long-term goals.
Our reputation becomes even more important to us.
As best as you can during this time, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying, “I am doing the best I can, and that’s all I can ever do.”
Monday at 9am EST, the Balsamic Moon phase begins, when the Moon reaches 21 degrees of Capricorn. This Moon phase lasts until Thursday evening (Feb. 27th) when the New Moon in Pisces becomes exact (more about this later this week… In the meantime, feel free to watch my New Moon video, here).
We are being asked to slow down and get quiet to listen to our inner sensing/intuition. For some of us, this might be a stretch. Stay grounded, take a deep breath, and exhale any tension as best as you can.
Rather than starting something brand-new, put all that energy into completing existing projects or processes.
This is also a great time for letting go of whatever no longer serves us. What if you could hear the voice of your inner wisdom? What might it be saying?
Monday at 10:28pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for a little over 2 hours, until 12:40am EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to soften your need for accomplishment with a gentler, more intuitive approach.
As best as you can, take some breaks and allow the energy flow to show you the way.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late evening/night ahead of time
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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.
by Sonja Francis | Feb 16, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Funny, Interesting, and Creative
This week’s headline items: Venus and Mars remain exalted all week; the Sun changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces early Tuesday; the last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius becomes exact early afternoon Thursday; Venus’ Station phase intensifies on Saturday; Mars comes to a halt on Sunday evening at 17 degrees of Cancer — beginning its post-Shadow phase.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday evening (for almost 1 hour), Thursday very early morning (for almost 3 hours), and Saturday afternoon (for 2.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, two gentle reminders…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, February 17th:
Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 7:19pm EST. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic.
We are more polite now, as we seek the approval of others. We want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating.
Monday at 6:24pm EST, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for almost 1 hour, until 7:19pm EST. Use this intuitive time to connect with others about your vision for the future and see if collaboration could help you make progress.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday evening ahead of time.
Monday at 7:19pm EST, the Moon moves into deeply passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until Thursday morning (Feb. 20th). Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us now; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as 100% dishonest.
The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. It does so through subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us.
This makes it an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.
The Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”, etc. It can, therefore, be stormy — a cold winter storm or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies.
Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so as best you can, be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others.
Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.
Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free.
Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s ultimately what disempowers us and others. This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact later today).
Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio — and it is currently transiting through Aquarius, making this a great time to transform our visions for humanity and our future on this planet, in this universe — and to empower ourselves and others within our communities (locally or online).
It’s also a great time to dig deeper into our various networks and connections to like-minded people, so, as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations.
Does participation in your current groups or networks feel empowering or disempowering? Do I feel a deep emotional alignment with like-minded people in my life? Am I allowing myself to hear the deepest calling of my Soul?
Ask yourself: Where am I looking to create more empowerment in my life? What about the lives of others? How might a self-expressed and courageously heartfelt approach serve my communities and foster better collaborations?
Use this time to create deeper, more empowering emotional connections with like-minded people, especially if you are feeling a disconnect with other networks or affiliations out there in the world.
Remember: Love expands us, others, and life. Fear paralyzes!
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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.
by Sonja Francis | Feb 9, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Feeling Restless?
This week’s headline items: Mars remains exalted all week; Jupiter’s Station ends on Tuesday; a Full Moon in Leo becomes exact on Wednesday morning; on Thursday, Mars’ Station intensifies in Cancer and Venus starts to slow down (station), preparing for her Retrograde phase in Aries-Pisces. Mercury changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces on Friday morning.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday early afternoon (for a little over 3 hours), Wednesday afternoon (for almost 6 hours), and Saturday very early morning (for a little over 3 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
My Forecasting Forum is this Saturday, Feb. 15th at 9:30am PST/12:30pm EST/5:30pm London — we will cover the Mars and Venus Station phases.
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, February 10th:
Monday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 12:01pm EST. 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 until 12:01pm EST! 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.
Monday at 8:49am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for a little over 3 hours, until 12:01pm EST. Use this intuitive time to be in a state of “flow” and emotional connection to others; spiritual and creative endeavors are favored now.
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 morning until the early afternoon ahead of time.
Monday at 12:01pm EST, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until Wednesday 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 how much you love them. In this, and in all things, come from the heart. Be honest and authentic as best you can.
Fun, games, and romance are also big parts of this energy. 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 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 Full Moon (exact on Wednesday morning). Feel free to watch my Full Moon video or read my article on the subject here (if you haven’t seen or read it yet).
Monday afternoon, a challenging Mercury/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 2:28pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening (Feb. 8th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday morning (Feb.12th).
This aspect creates tension in our lives; we may feel anxious or stressed by a situation involving financial stability, group affiliations, or long-term visions.
We’ll likely want to think outside the box and amend a life situation or vision that no longer fits. Again, we are being called to play a bigger game and may feel overwhelmed by what it all means.
Our minds may prefer things to be ideal — cool and calm, detached and rational — but at the same time, we feel a great desire for progress and even breakthroughs around our finances or our physical experience of life.
The tension between these two desires could leave us feeling irritable, mainly because we also tend to take things quite personally right now; the best way to manage this is to channel some of that nervous, irritable energy into constructive pursuits.
Since there’s a tendency right now to challenge established thought or play devil’s advocate, it also helps to get in touch with our inner truth. Use your breath to turn any fear into excitement — and let yourself visualize a bigger dream.
Expect the unexpected, and plan on disruption, revelation, and breakthroughs — during this transit, the best mind is an open mind. As best as you can, go with the flow, staying open to the new and unexpectedly different. Could you allow whatever is happening to stimulate new approaches?
As you can perhaps imagine, this is not a time to make major decisions, especially if they are hasty. You can think of this as “reorganizing” time for the mind, like moving your furniture around. If you feel yourself resisting the reshuffle, do your best to relax — and maybe even sit back and enjoy the show.
And as always, if all else fails, take it one moment at a time… Rather than jumping to conclusions, get grounded in the here and now — bringing awareness to your breath (or body) is a good way to do this.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 20-26 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Aquarius (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo, and Uranus rules Aquarius).
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by Sonja Francis | Feb 2, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Approach Things with Integrity
This week’s headline items: Jupiter remains exalted all week; Venus changes signs from Pisces to Aries very early Tuesday; Jupiter comes to a halt at 11 degrees of Gemini early Tuesday morning (ending its 4-month retrograde phase); the first Quarter Moon in Taurus becomes exact very early Wednesday. Thursday is a big day: Uranus ends its Station phase, Mars begins to slow down (station) in Cancer, and Neptune aligns with the North Node in Pisces.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday early morning (for a little over 17 hours), Wednesday late evening (for a little over 3 hours), and Saturday very early morning (for a little over 3 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, February 3rd:
Monday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries until 10:33pm EST. Life is an adventure; we’re more open to new ideas and enthusiastic about new projects.
Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly and act immediately.
Monday at 5:19am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for a little over 17 hours, until 10:33pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments in your life. As best as you can, find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations.
Ensure you allocate time for family matters or home projects while also pursuing your passions and being your authentic self.
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 until the late evening ahead of time.
Monday late afternoon, a harmonious Mercury/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 4:52pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening (Feb. 1st) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday evening (Feb. 5th). During this time, we are more optimistic.
We see the bigger picture, communicate more positively, and readily inspire others. This harmonious connection also strengthens our ability to connect and collaborate with others.
We tolerate other perspectives and ideas, naturally avoid narrow-minded thinking, and feel at ease connecting with people from all walks of life. We might be drawn to exploring foreign languages, cultures, and countries — and learning about their daily interactions.
This aspect also fosters a “heady” and idealistic experience, focusing on big thinking and learning or sharing from a place of curiosity.
So, ask yourself: What are my expectations or attitudes in my various communities or networks? What new vantage point might show me how to communicate easily and without prejudice?
Optimism plays a big role here as well. Ask yourself: What can I learn now to help me communicate better?
This aspect can provide a new perspective on our business collaborations, daily community interactions, and relationships with siblings (or friends who feel more like brothers and sisters).
How could optimistic thoughts support healthy interactions with others? How might they support self-growth?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 8-14 degrees of Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra? If so, you will be most blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).
Monday late evening, a long-term, challenging Mars/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 9:44pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Jan. 25th on; it will remain within 3 degrees until April 6th — due to Mars’ Station phase, and changing directions on Feb. 23rd.
We experienced this aspect previously (Oct 8th-19th of last year); it asks us to heal and transcend triggers stemming from our past.
Think back to that time: What triggers stemming from childhood wounds showed up? Were you able to show compassion to your inner wounded child?
I already talked about this Square in last week’s blog. Click here and go to Friday’s post (Jan. 31st) for more info.
Those of us with personal planets (or our Ascendant) in 16-23 degrees of Cancer, Aries, Capricorn, or Libra will feel most affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries (Mars rules Aries).
Monday at 10:33pm EST, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until Thursday very early morning. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain.What is our favorite thing for the next two days?
It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses. This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the first Quarter Moon (exact on Wednesday very early morning).
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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.
by Sonja Francis | Jan 26, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Be Creative & Free
This week’s headline items: Uranus’ Station phase intensifies on Monday; Venus enters her pre-Shadow phase on Tuesday morning; the New Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on Wednesday morning, and Jupiter starts to slow down (station), getting ready to end its 4-month Retrograde phase; Uranus comes to a halt on Thursday late morning, ending its 5-month Retrograde; Jupiter’s station intensifies on Sunday.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late morning (for a little over 3.5 hours), Thursday morning (for almost 11.5 hours), and Saturday late afternoon/early evening (for 3 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, January 27th:
Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, pragmatic, status-oriented Capricorn all day; it will journey there until Tuesday afternoon. 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 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, the Uranus Station intensifies in 23º of Taurus until Feb. 2nd. It will come to a complete halt on Thursday (Jan. 30th), ending its 5-month Retrograde phase (more about that on Thursday…).
What we discussed last Monday still applies: when an outer planet stations, its energy gets more pronounced, sometimes causing discomfort.
We are being asked to hang out with that discomfort until the planet’s energy picks up speed again around Feb. 6th (when the station phase has ended).
Expect the unexpected. Uranus is all about breaking away from traditional structures and moving towards a new future — one that serves others as well as ourselves.
Its keyword is “Freedom”: this aspect provides an opportunity to discover how free we actually feel. So… how free do you feel?
Inner and outer freedoms will move to the forefront this week. We might have flashes of insight or new ideas about what must change.
What might this be for you? Where do you feel the desire to break free? If “Freedom” were inside of you, where might it be? Where have you denied yourself permission to be free? Unique? Simply yourself?
As best as you can, for the next 10 days, pull whatever is “in your face” even closer and take a good long look at it: our intuition will be very strong and deliver sudden insights and ideas, especially around what needs to change in our lives.
Are you fully expressing your individuality in your financial partnerships and intimate relationships? Are you connecting to a larger vision? Is anything holding you back?
What are you more aware of about your unique visions, values, and financial freedoms?
Uranus also rules electronics, technology, and the internet — so don’t be surprised by interruptions or short-term failures in these areas. Group activities are likewise ruled by Uranus, so these will move more to the forefront of awareness.
As best as you can during this aspect, stay open and flexible, go with the flow — and pay attention to messages from the Universe.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 21-25 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you felt this Station phase quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius (Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius).
Monday at 9:53pm EST, Mercury changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, objective Aquarius, where it will journey until Feb. 14th.
For the next 2.5 weeks, we tend to contradict others more quickly and offer a different perspective. We enjoy intellectual debates. We are quicker and more alert; our powers of observation are particularly strong.
We have something interesting to say, and our perspective on issues can be delightfully unusual and surprisingly insightful. This makes for some great conversations.
We are more attracted to scientific and/or metaphysical pursuits right now. Anything that promises progress and advancement for mankind has a special appeal.
Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will feel a greater need to focus on your future and any humanitarian causes. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty for the next 2.5 weeks.
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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.
by Sonja Francis | Jan 19, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Pleasant Changes May Be in Store
This week’s headline items: Uranus starts to station (slow down) again on Monday, preparing to end its 5-month Retrograde phase; on Tuesday morning, the Sun aligns with Pluto in Aquarius for the first time in 246 years; the last Quarter Moon in Scorpio becomes exact on Tuesday afternoon; Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday will be the most dynamic days this week astrologically, due to the numerous aspects occurring on those days.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late evening (for almost 12 hours), Thursday late evening (for almost 4.5 hours), and Sunday early morning (for 4 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, January 20th:
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 now, as we seek the approval of others. We want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating.
These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.
We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No”
One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.
Monday, Uranus starts to slow down (station) again at 23 degrees of Taurus, preparing to end its 5-months Retrograde phase.
We will feel this Station phase until Feb. 6th; until then, anything connected to Uranus’s energy will come into our awareness quite strongly; we are faced with this planet’s message.
Uranus is all about breaking away from traditional structures and moving towards a new future, a future that serves others as well as ourselves. Keyword: Freedom.
We are invited to pay attention to any insights or ideas we are receiving about what needs to change on a physical level — so we can experience more freedom.
Whenever Uranus is involved it is usually also best to expect the unexpected.
Uranus also rules electronics, technology, and the internet, so don’t be surprised if you experience interruptions or short-term failures in these areas.
Group activities are also ruled by Uranus, so these will be more at the forefront of our awareness. As best as you can, stay open and flexible, go with the flow — and pay attention to those messages from the Universe!
As best as you can, take a closer look at whatever is “in your face” for the next 3.5 weeks. Our intuitions will be very strong during this time, and we have access to sudden insights and ideas. This gives us the opportunity to take a look to see how free we actually feel.
Ask yourself: Am I honoring myself to the fullest? In other words, do I value what I have to offer? My gifts, my talents? Am I connecting to a larger vision when it comes to my material resources or abundance? Is anything holding me back?
What did I discover in regard to all of the above these past 5 months?
Some of us will be more affected than others, depending on how it interacts with our personal chart. If you have your Ascendant, Career Point, or any personal planets in 21-25 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius, you will be more affected by this particular Station phase.
Monday at 11:34pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 12 hours, until 11:20am EST (Tuesday late morning). Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments in your life. As best as you can, find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations.
We feel a need to stay within our safety zone while also connecting and collaborating — stretch a little, and see if you can find creative ways to connect whilst honoring your need for safety and familiarity.
As best as you can, listen to your feeling-body, and be kind to yourself and others if your needs do not perfectly align.
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 night until Tuesday late morning ahead of time.
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, a challenging Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 3:06am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday early morning (Jan. 19th) on; it will remain strong until Thursday early morning (Jan. 23rd). This combination might bring up some insecurities in our verbal, in-person, or email interactions.
That said, this could also be an opportunity for healing; we are energized to move past harsh criticism of ourselves or others towards more loving and compassionate structures for thinking and communicating.
As best as you can, stretch yourself — and be open to bringing love and understanding to it all (and that includes you)…
We are invited to keep in mind that, as humans, we experience pain, shame, and separation, but can heal through the unconditional love and self-acceptance of the spirit-human alliance. In other words, through compassion!
Ask yourself: Where am I “reacting” versus responding to my circumstances? How might impatience contribute to this? Could I bring an open and compassionate awareness to this?
What might be possible if I was willing to just “be with” my insecurities and “sensitivities” or past wounding without trying to fix them? What if my attempts to fix them were the very thing keeping me from seeing the divine perfection of it all?
What might become possible if I shifted my inner dialogue about those “so-called flaws”? What would I be able to contribute to the world if I embraced my own humanity just 5% more?
For a more in-depth look at Chiron in Aries, take a look at my webinar: Healing the Wounded Masculine, here
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point, or any personal planets in 16-22 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra? If so, you are more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).
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Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | Jan 12, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Get Plenty of Sleep & Nurturing Care
This week’s headline items: the Full Moon in Cancer-Capricorn becomes exact early Monday evening; the Sun changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius on Sunday afternoon.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late evening (for 4.5 hours), Wednesday late evening (just over 12.5 hours), and Saturday evening (1.5 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, January 13th:
Monday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day. It will journey there until next Tuesday morning (Jan. 14th). With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say, and therefore, our feelings are more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others.
Self-care is key with this Moon placement until Tuesday morning!
On Monday at 5:27pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun in 24 degrees of Cancer. The entrance of the Moon into Cancer late on Saturday (Jan. 11th) began the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon.
Relationships of all kinds are highlighted during the time of the Full Moon — but with this Lunation, there is a powerful emphasis on family- and business relationships. If you are already a Member of my online community, feel free to also watch my Full Moon video, here.
Many planets are involved in this Full Moon chart — including Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars, who are all still Retrograde.
- At the time of the Full Moon, Uranus will be in Taurus, sextiling the Moon in Cancer and trining the Sun in Capricorn — this will support the integration of the Full Moon polarity. Uranus will become exalted a week after the Full Moon becomes exact, as it prepares to end its 5-month Retrograde phase on Jan. 30th.
- The Moon in Cancer aligns with Retrograde Mars, and they both trine the Neptune-North Node alignment in Pisces
- Saturn (the ruler of Capricorn) aligns with Venus in Pisces; both square Jupiter in Gemini at the time of the Full Moon.
- Mercury, the planet of communication (aka “the messenger”) is currently in Capricorn and sextiles Venus in Pisces
- The most challenging aspect in this Full Moon chart is a T-Square — with Chiron in Aries as the Focal Point — making Libra the Solution of this T-Square.
All of the above-mentioned play an important role, so buckle up! More about the specifics regarding all of these planets in a moment. But first, let’s talk about the first Full Moon of 2025:
This Lunation shows us how well we are doing with self-care and any issues connected to family or home — and also where we are in connection to greater emotional responsibility and self-alignment.
Ask yourself: What’s my relationship to self-care? Where do I feel most “at home”? What’s my understanding of my emotional needs?
How might an emotional connection to myself and my loved ones benefit me? How might it shift my priorities?
Let’s look at the polarities involved with this Full Moon: The Moon in protective, feeling-oriented Cancer opposes the Sun in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn.
We have a heightened sense that something must be brought into balance and reintegrated; the balance in question is between the experience of our personal feelings and emotional needs (symbolized by Cancer), versus our outer obligations or material, practical goals (Capricorn).
It’s important to realize that we all have limitations and challenges in life — and when we approach those in a nurturing way, taking care of our feeling body and inner baby, and allowing ourselves to receive support from family or “familiar” connections”, we are more likely to overcome those challenges and be realistic about current limitations — our own, and other people’s.
Ask yourself: How am I balancing the demands of my outer and inner life? Home life vs. career? Where am I able to be mature and self-reliant — and also contribute? Where am I giving too much? Not enough?
Do I love what I do and where I live? Where do I need to re-evaluate my goals and priorities? Where do I need to set healthy limits and boundaries?
Any Full Moon also has us look more closely at the denser vibrations or shadow components of the energies involved. Cancer must learn about receiving and developing healthy roots; Capricorn, about giving back and sharing the fruits of its labor.
With Cancer, this is also our ability to feel safe from within — but what protected us in the past may no longer work — our needs may have changed over time.
The more we disregard our own feelings and needs, the greater the risk that we will violate the concerns and rights of others.
Ask yourself: What happens when I don’t allow myself to feel my feelings or acknowledge my needs? Where do I need to shed my defenses? Where do I need to establish better boundaries? Where do I react instead of respond?
The latter question is so important that I created a webinar around it: “React vs. Respond — Where in the chart can we learn about our emotional maturity?” ==> If you haven’t seen it yet, click here for more info!
This webinar comes with really great handouts that are very useful for understanding your relationship to emotional maturity and how to grow it.
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Please keep in mind that working with shadow aspects is not always easy, but it is essential to our personal growth and evolution on a Soul level.
As best as you can, explore the shadow components of Cancer-Capricorn and utilize the Coaching Questions, as this will promote a more conscious approach to this polarity over the next two weeks… To read the whole article and get all the Coaching questions for this Full Moon, click here.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-26 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries, or Libra? If so, you will be more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
Monday at 11:46pm EST, we will enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 4.5 hour, until 4:12am EST (Tuesday early morning). Use this intuitive time to be in a state of “flow” and emotional connection to others; spiritual and creative endeavors are favored now.
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 night until Tuesday early morning ahead of time.
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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.
by Sonja Francis | Jan 5, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Make Space for Feeling Vulnerable
This week’s headline items: Mars re-enters Cancer early Monday morning; the first Quarter Moon in Aries becomes exact on Monday evening; Mercury finally changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn early Wednesday; Chiron’s Station ends on Friday (the planet’s motion remains direct); lastly, the Moon Nodes switch from Aries-Libra to Pisces-Virgo on Saturday evening.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday afternoon (for almost 1 hour), Thursday early evening (just over 2 hours), and Saturday evening (nearly 4.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, January 6th:
Monday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day; it will journey there until Tuesday early evening. Life is an adventure; we’re more open to new ideas and enthusiastic about new projects.
Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly and act immediately.
Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive.
If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy. This Moon placement also started the build-up towards the first Quarter Moon (exact later this evening).
Monday at 5:44am EST, Mars re-enters protective, emotional, safety-oriented Cancer, still in its retrograde motion. It will remain there until April 17/18th. Due to Mars’ current Retrograde phase, it already journeyed through Cancer from September 4th until November 3rd, 2024.
Think back to late October/early November 2024, when Mars was in 28-29 degrees of Cancer. What did you focus on back then? What were you trying to accomplish?
This is a time when we like to go after projects that channel our energy into our home, family, or real estate. What is a simple action you could take in one of those areas?
Until April 17/18th, we need to feel secure before we act. We’re unusually protective of ourselves and our loved ones and so prefer to handle situations peacefully and humanely.
We could thus appear to be going rather slow at times — but with reassurance and confidence, we are more likely to be protective, helpful, and dependable.
If you have an Aries Sun-sign or Rising-sign, you are going to feel more emotional during this time. You may experience more conflict at home or the need to assert yourself with your loved ones.
If you are a Cancer Sun-sign or Rising sign, you will feel quite energized for the next 14.5 weeks. Channeling this energy into physical exercise or a project might be advisable.
Monday morning, a challenging Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 8:56am EST. We started to feel this aspect build on Saturday morning (Jan. 4th); it will remain strong until Wednesday evening (Jan. 8th).
This aspect asks us to stretch ourselves and grow. We may experience a lack of clarity and objectivity. We might make embarrassing errors, neglect important details, or carry some delusions now. Our lack of clarity may make it difficult for others to understand us.
We are also more imaginative now and easily swayed by the opinions of others. We can be highly creative and inspired under this influence but also overly sensitive, touchy, or impractical. What might a creative or intuitive approach look like right now?
Please know that it can be hard to follow routines. Likewise, concentrating on monotonous tasks and work or studies involving attention to detail or rote learning may also be challenging. As best as you can, be compassionate with yourself and others during these 5 days.
Ask yourself: What do I feel and perceive when I go beyond all stories, all assumptions, and all meaning?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 24-29 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, or 0-1 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer or Libra? If so, you are more affected by this aspect.
This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Neptune rules Pisces).
Monday at 6:56pm EST, the first Quarter Moon in almost 17 degrees of Aries becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build on Sunday afternoon, when the Moon entered Aries.
The Moon in pioneering, enthusiastic, fast-paced Aries makes a challenging aspect to the Sun practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn.
We feel compelled to take action. Last week (on Dec. 30th) saw a New Moon in Capricorn. “Seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making their first contact with the outside world.
This is, therefore, a time to stretch and grow — and create some forward momentum. We may feel anxious or unusually busy.
As best as you can, go one breath at a time. Allow for changes, remain flexible (as much as possible), and find creative solutions for your day-to-day dealings with others.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 7-12 degrees of Aries, Capricorn, Libra, or Cancer? If so, you will feel the effects of this first Quarter Moon more strongly than otherwise. 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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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.
