by Sonja Francis | Jun 29, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Ready to Experiment?
This week’s headline items: Neptune remains exalted all week; Uranus stays in the last degree of Taurus all week, preparing to switch signs; Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase early Monday; the Sun squares the March 29th Solar Eclipse degree on Monday morning; the first Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact on Wednesday afternoon; Venus changes signs from Taurus to Gemini late Friday morning; Neptune comes to a halt on Friday in the early evening, and starts its annual Retrograde phase, and finally, Saturn starts to slow down (station) on Saturday, also preparing for its annual Retrograde.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late afternoon (for 29 minutes), Wednesday afternoon (for 38 hours), and Sunday evening (for 2 minutes).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 30th:
Monday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day; it will journey there until Tuesday late afternoon, turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome.
We are generous with our time and services and love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.
Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.
Monday around 2:15am EDT, Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase, when it reaches 4º16′ of Leo; this is 2 weeks prior to its Retrograde phase (which starts on July 17/18th at 15.5º of Leo).
The facet of your life related to this area in your birth chart will require examination during July and August. If you want some support with this, feel free to reach out for a Reading.
Mercury is the planet of communication and information exchange. Communication starts within our minds — our inner dialog is the seed for all outer communication.
What is the Shadow phase?
The period immediately before and after a planet’s Retrograde phase is referred to as the “Shadow phase”; at these times, the planet travels through the same degrees of a sign (or signs) it will also pass through during its Retrograde phase.
Mercury is usually in its shadow for about two to three weeks before and after a Retrograde phase.
If you want to buy, sell, or ship big-ticket items — especially connected to transportation (cars, airline tickets, etc.) or communication devices (phone, computer, iPad, etc.) — be aware of the Shadow periods as well as the Retrograde phases.
If possible, get these things done before Mercury enters its pre-Shadow or wait until after the post-Shadow phase is over — post-Shadow phase will end on August 24th, 2025 (in this case).
Of course, if something must get done during these phases, don’t put your whole life on hold just because Mercury is Retrograde or in its Shadow. Sometimes, things line up precisely at the right time; as best as you can, trust that it’s all “perfect.”
When Mercury moves through its pre-Shadow phase in Leo, it’s important to pay attention to what arises in our lives related to joy, self-expression and creativity or taking risks. This is a time to connect with our inner joyful child-energy
Ask yourself: Could I allow myself to be joyful, happy and appreciate myself and life? How playful could I allow myself to be?
Whatever mental connections, thoughts, or conversations we initiate between June 30th and July 17th must be reviewed during the Mercury Retrograde phase (July 18th – August 11th).
Monday around 9am EDT, when the Sun reaches 9º of Cancer, it squares the Solar Eclipse degree from March 29th, 2025 (which was in 9º of Aries).
This signals a potential turning point in our awareness of our personal goals and passions, our ability to forge our own path, and our sense of Self in this incarnation. Watch for important developments today.
The ability to be fully ourselves and pursue our desires and passions is a crucial factor in all endeavors — and we strengthen this ability when we allow ourselves to receive nurturing and take care of our “inner baby” — the most vulnerable part of our psyche.
How has your connection to your human identity shifted since March 29th? How about your connection to your goals? Or your physical fitness?
If you really stopped and checked, might you find you are ready to receive additional support for the next step of your journey?
Ask yourself: What might shift if I allowed myself to receive support? What (or who) might be part of this shift? What could I gift to myself to support my journey of self-realization?
What might I experience if I began to step out of my comfort zone and go after my passion goals? What might my “inner baby” need from me to feel safe and cared for so it can support my passions? How about the “inner mother archetype” — how might “she” help me nurture myself?
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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 | Jun 22, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Make Healthy Decisions
This week’s headline items: Neptune and Uranus remain exalted all week; there will be a powerful YOD early in the week; the New Moon in Cancer becomes exact on Wednesday morning; Mercury changes signs from Cancer to Leo on Thursday afternoon; Neptune’s station intensifies Saturday night, and we can start taking actions on our New Moon Intentions from Sunday early evening on.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: a mammoth 43+ hour one that runs from early Monday until late Tuesday; the next one takes place early Friday (it lasts 49 minutes), and the third and final one is on Sunday morning (for 41 minutes).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 23rd:
Monday is quite a busy and unusual day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day; it will journey there until Tuesday, late evening. Until then, we seek to learn, connect, and interact as much as possible.
“Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably while multitasking. The one thing we want to avoid is boredom: If our mind is not engaged, we might as well curl up and play dead.
Monday, early morning: a somewhat challenging Mars/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 1am EDT. We started to feel this aspect from last Saturday morning (June 21st) on; it will be strong until this Tuesday evening (June 24th).
This aspect will be part of a YOD-configuration that can be felt today and tomorrow (Tuesday). I also talked about this in the current New Moon video. Feel free to watch this 20-minute video for more on the subject.
This aspect has an air of intensity, and we get the sense that something very powerful is happening in our bodies, surroundings, or daily routines. Quincunxes can affect our health or well-being, so take extra care of yourself over those three days.
(For more about this Mars/Pluto alignment, please check Sunday’s post. We already talked about this aspect in detail on June 22nd)
Monday at 4:26am EDT, we enter an especially long Moon VoC that will last for a little over 43 hours, until 11:44pm EDT(Tuesday late evening). Use this intuitive time to get things done, even if you feel frustrated at times.
You may feel tension between the need to connect, interact, and learn (in other words, to stay mentally in movement), versus the need for a practical approach to problem-solving (in other words, to zoom in and be mindful about what’s needed, when, and why).
Resolving this tension might necessitate creative actions and stretching yourself. The key here is to balance being of service and maintaining discernment, so we don’t drive ourselves or others crazy.
You may feel scatter-brained or all over the map. As best as you can, stay flexible — and don’t be too hard on yourself or others.
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 Tuesday late evening ahead of time.
Monday early morning, a challenging Sun/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 4:29am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday evening (June 19th) on; it will remain strong until Thursday morning (June 26th). This aspect asks us to stretch and grow.
On the one hand, we want to feel comfortable, confident, and centered; on the other hand, we are compelled to heed our intuition and act on its subtle cues.
As you can perhaps guess, we’ll experience more “flow” in areas that favor intuition and imagination, such as creativity or spirituality. If possible, hold off on plans for more “practical” things.
We might feel more emotional or sensitive, but we are being asked to have faith in the infinite support we receive daily from the universe, whether we understand it or not.
Ask yourself: Is it possible that my emotionally conditioned persona is very different from who I need to be to live out my highest potential? If that were so, would I trust my inner knowing and my “energy body” a little more?
What if I allowed myself to pay less attention to what’s familiar and safe, and instead, got excited about being the change I want to see in the world? Would that help me actively create this world by trusting that I can?
What if I allowed myself to simply be the divine energy that I am? Could I go with the flow and “rest in the knowing” that all is well, all the time?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-5 degrees of Cancer, Aries, Libra, Capricorn, or 29 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, or Virgo? 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 Leo or Pisces (the Sun rules Leo, Neptune rules Pisces).
Monday night, a somewhat challenging Jupiter/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 2:16am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build Friday morning, June 20th; it will remain strong until Saturday morning (June 28th). This aspect operates more on an internal level.
We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed in order to see what needs adjusting.
We might find it difficult to reach agreements — or even common ground with others — and this could result in uneasiness: We need to make changes, but don’t necessarily know what, how, or when.
If we are not in touch with ourselves, we could also adopt an all-or-nothing attitude, so do your best to avoid confrontation until you are clear on what you want. Awareness is key with this aspect: What is needed? How can we serve the broader view?
Ask yourself: What if I allowed myself to feel the fear while staying connected to what grounds me? Might inner awareness of those two energies help me let go of wanting control over my own or other people’s experiences?
Where might I look for empowering methods to bring about the change I want for myself and others? What calls for conscious awareness and acknowledgment before I move forward?
What if all is well, all the time? Even when there is apparent chaos and things feel out of control? Despite overwhelming and concrete evidence that things are not well right now, never were, and never will be? What might I experience if I surrendered to a higher power? A higher order? What might taking a deep breath and refocusing on those areas I have influence over do for me right now?
This aspect will also be part of a YOD configuration that can be felt today and tomorrow (Tuesday). I talked about this in the current New Moon video. Again, feel free to watch this 20-minute video for more on the subject.
Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 2-4 degrees of Cancer or Aquarius? Or, given that Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio while Jupiter rules Sagittarius, your Ascendant or Sun-sign is in Sagittarius or Scorpio? If either is true for you, you’ll likely feel this aspect more strongly than others.
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by Sonja Francis | Jun 15, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Who We Are Becoming
This week’s headline items: Neptune remains exalted all week; Uranus moves into 29 degrees of Taurus (an exalted degree) late Monday evening; Mars finally changes signs from Leo to Virgo early Tuesday; the last Quarter Moon in Pisces becomes exact on Wednesday afternoon; Friday evening, the Sun changes signs from Gemini to Cancer — this also marks the yearly Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Balsamic Moon phase begins, Saturday evening.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday afternoon (for 38 minutes), Wednesday late afternoon/early evening (for 1.5 hours), Friday late evening (for 4 minutes), and Sunday late evening (for a little over 1 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 16th:
Monday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius until 2:09pm EDT. 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, innovative methods, and progress are promoted while the Moon moves through Aquarius.
Again, we have our eyes on the future — or outer space — and personal freedom becomes paramount.
Monday at 1:31pm EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for 38 minutes, until 2:09pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to make clear choices when it comes to engaging with like-minded people.
Do your best to find a balance between your need for a cause that changes the future for some (or many) and your desire for heartfelt, joyful self-expression and courageous actions.
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 afternoon ahead of time.
Monday at 2:09pm EDT, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until Wednesday evening (June 18th). This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than usual.
We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all, especially those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.
But that idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities.
A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.
It’s also an excellent time to release fears—especially those based on a sense of separation—and experience “oneness.”
Feelings tend to flow more freely; as best as you can, let them — in fact, “going with the flow” is the best way to go for the next couple of days.
Neptune is the ruler of Pisces — and it is currently in Aries, making these next two days a great time to take a look at how we personally embody our own spiritual understanding and how we put it into action — being the change that we want to see in the world.
How can we infuse our interactions with 5% more idealism, spirituality, and creativity? How can we experience ourselves as spiritual or creative warriors?
It’s also a great time to center ourselves in our hearts, inspire others through new and exciting ideas or dreams, and demonstrate compassion and kindness.
Ask yourself: What did the last 14 years teach me about my intuition? What lessons did I learn about the interconnectivity of all life? What sacred gift was I given? Where will I use that gift?
What am I called to bring forth? What could I inspire in others? What action is inner knowing guiding me to take next?
This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact on Wednesday afternoon).
Monday around 9:30pm EDT, Uranus reaches 29 degrees of Taurus, remaining in this exalted degree until July 7th.
Uranus began its journey through Taurus on May 15, 2018, marking the start of a 7-year passage through this slow-moving, steady, comfort-oriented zodiac sign.
Due to its yearly Retrograde phase, Uranus temporarily returned to Aries on Nov. 6th, 2018, and then re-entered Taurus on March 6th, 2019.
When a celestial body reaches 29º of a sign, as Uranus has now, it has one last chance to express itself fully before changing signs, resulting in heightened (or “exalted”) energy.
It’s now or never! We are strongly encouraged to conduct one last exploration of our own values and connections to our bodies, our resources, talents, etc. while Uranus is in Taurus.
Again, Uranus will move through the last degree of Taurus until July 7th; during this time, our focus on physical matters — how we treat both our bodies and the only planet our human bodies can live on without an air-tight suit — is heightened.
We may also want to pay attention to the ways we spend our money and who looks after it for us.
As best as you can, make the most of this powerful last degree by being very careful which visions you value and pursue (and which visionaries you listen to).
You can think of Uranus as having two “modes” in this sign. The first is intuitive, and leads to new ideas and breakthroughs; the second is reactive and fear-based, leading to destruction and breakdowns, which harms our body, other people, and the planet.
Ask yourself: Which mode am I choosing at this moment?
It’s up to you to decide in every moment, so choose wisely!
Ask yourself: Have I experienced any breakthroughs around my self-worth since May 2018? Or money? How much do I value my own unique preferences? What has changed in the last 7 years for me on the physical plane? What is asking for completion?
Due to its yearly Retrograde, Uranus will return to this exalted degree (29º) of Taurus between Nov. 7th, 2025 and Dec. 1st, 2025, and again for the last time between April 6th – 26th, 2026,
Those of us who have their Ascendent (or personal planets) in 27-29 degrees Taurus, Scorpio, Leo or Aquarius will feel the impact of this exalted energy more than others. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius (Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius).
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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 | Jun 8, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Transcend Self-Imposed Limitations
This week’s headline items: Jupiter moves into Cancer early Monday evening; Jupiter will be in an exalted degree until Saturday; a Full Moon in Sagittarius becomes exact early Wednesday; Neptune starts to slow down (station) on Friday, preparing for its yearly Retrograde phase. The week ends with some powerful Squares: one between Mars & Uranus, and another between Jupiter & Saturn — both are exact on Sunday, but can be felt all week and most of next week, too.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday morning (for almost 3 hours), Wednesday late afternoon (for 6 hours), and Saturday early morning (for a little over 2 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 9th:
Monday, is a huge day (astrologically speaking)! The Moon remains in deeply passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio until 10:56am EDT. 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.
Monday morning, a challenging Mercury/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 6:48am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening (June 7th) on; it will remain strong until Tuesday evening (June 10th).
This aspect encourages us to stretch, grow, and mature. It’s important to be mindful of misunderstandings and rigid thinking, both in our interactions with others and in our inner dialogue. During this period, we may feel somewhat somber or serious.
On one hand, Mercury in Cancer encourages us to be attuned to our surroundings and to listen more sensitively when receiving information. We might find it challenging to maintain objectivity, as our emotions are likely to influence our interactions. We tend to gravitate toward what feels familiar or reflects our past experiences.
On the other hand, Saturn in Aries reminds us that to pursue new endeavors, we need to ensure that our actions align with our personal goals. This may require us to eliminate anything that distracts us from our passions. Achieving this alignment will require us to slow down and focus on ourselves.
Ask yourself: Am I truly interested in building long-term connections with others? What is the worst that could happen if I chose “quick” over “quality”?
Am I truly focused on myself? Or is my mind getting lost in emotional content (or the past?)
Find creative ways to connect and share with others from a vulnerable place, while staying committed to pursuing your passion goals in a mature, self-responsible, and determined manner.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-1 degree of Cancer, Aries, Capricorn, Libra, or 28-29 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, or Virgo? 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 Capricorn (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Saturn rules Capricorn).
Monday at 8:06am EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 3 hours, until 10:56am EDT. Use this intuitive time to examine your relationship to money, power, and resources (personal and shared).
Ask yourself: How can I balance my need for a deeper, more empowered experience with others against my wish to honor my values and desire for freedom?
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 ahead of time.
Monday at 10:56am EDT, the Moon will move into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Wednesday late evening (June 11th). We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn.
We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — and we’re also physically restless and must burn that off with activity and physical exercise.
We tend to feel more open, optimistic, and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence — and taking these two influences together, we’d rather inspire others to do things our way than issue or obey orders.
Inspiring others could come easier than usual, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree once they see what we see.
As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming everyone is on the same page.
Improvisation works well for us now, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.
This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the Full Moon (exact on Wednesday very early 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 early afternoon, a challenging Venus/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 1:20pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening (June 7th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday morning (June 11th). The Universe is asking us to stretch and grow.
Venus represents our relationships (including the one with ourselves) and that which we most value; these areas may undergo major transformations.
This aspect could also challenge us to find meaning in our lives through partnerships. We must now uncover the deeper layer of our life. With Pluto in the mix, social interactions could be intense.
You may see changes in financial status or relationships. In the latter, things erupt that have been brewing beneath the surface for some time; this may prove disruptive: as best you can, empower rather than disempower.
We may become obsessed with our social networks or affiliations or our finances during this time.
We may also experience Pluto through our partner or social interactions in the form of manipulation or controlling behaviors; we must be especially wary of resisting change and holding onto negative attachments.
It’s time to let go of destructive attachments and connections. How can you grow and evolve in your relationships? Is there a relationship that you need to grow and evolve out of? This could also include your relationship to money or social affiliations.
This aspect could also express itself through sexual tension; there is a strong desire for love in its physical expression. However, keep your standards high so you can come upon a love that fulfills all your needs — don’t start a relationship with “just anyone”, in order to avoid being alone.
Remember to be true to your own values; wait for someone with whom you can have a relationship based on trust, love, and a genuine desire for intimacy — and work on being worth finding in the meantime …
As best as you can, stay grounded in love, not fear. Remember: “fear” is resistance to life, “love” is acceptance and openness towards life.
Stay flexible and open-minded, nurture yourself, and make sure you have everything you need to come from a place of inner strength & empowerment.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-7 degrees of Taurus, Aquarius, Scorpio, or Leo? 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 Taurus, Libra, or Scorpio (Venus being the ruler of Taurus and Libra, while Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).
Monday at 5:02pm EDT, Jupiter changes signs from versatile, fast-thinking Gemini to nurturing, family-oriented Cancer. It journeys through this protective, vulnerable Water sign until June 29th, 2026.
Jupiter takes about 12 years to move through the twelve signs of the Zodiac, spending roughly a year in each sign. Fittingly, the giant planet represents the principle of expansion; you could say it operates like a magnifying glass.
Jupiter in Cancer brings this magnifying lens to bear on emotional safety, home, and family. We can leverage Jupiter’s enthusiasm to create a home that feels both expansive and comfortable.
This one-year transit also fosters improved self-care and steadily brings that energy to the people we love. It also supports our belief that we can “expand” familiar connections.
With Jupiter in Cancer until June 29th, 2026, we attract good fortune when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable with others and put them at ease by nurturing them and ourselves — and also when we engage with the familiar,
There is much support here for furthering our journey toward emotional health; the key is to adopt a new perspective on what lies behind us, especially those messages we adopted uncritically as children (for example, notions about “safe” and “dangerous” that we absorbed from caregivers and society).
We value what feels emotionally familiar and safe. We can grow and succeed by making our home our haven and connecting with those who feel like family.
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All this is especially true if you are a Sagittarius or Cancer Sun- or Rising-sign. As a Sagittarius, you will feel a greater need to connect to loved ones and feel at home wherever you are.
As a Cancer, you are likely to feel a heightened sense of possibility, along with a strong need to grow and expand your emotional connections with others. This growth will guide how much you connect to what’s important for you between now and June 2026.
Where does Jupiter-in-Cancer fall in your own birth chart? What aspects does it make during this transit? How does a wise response to one house support a more fruitful response to the next?
What outward opportunities arise as Jupiter interacts with any of your personal planets? Where might you experience a major expansion between now and June 2026? Where are you ready to experience more fulfilling connections and a sense of emotional safety with others?
If you’d like more insight into those questions, I invite you to register for this week’s Forecasting Forum here to get a closer look at how Jupiter in Cancer will impact you personally. The webinar is titled: “Optimism & Generosity with Loved Ones — An Exploration of Jupiter in Cancer“.
Monday evening, a challenging Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 6:54pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening (June 7th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday morning (June 11th).
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 3.5 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: 0-5 degrees of Cancer, Aries, Capricorn, Libra, or 29 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, or Virgo? If so, you are more affected by this aspect.
This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Neptune rules Pisces).
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by Sonja Francis | Jun 1, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Tolerance, Optimism & Cooperation
This week’s headline items: the first Quarter Moon in Virgo will become exact late on Monday evening; Jupiter will enter an exalted degree on Thursday morning; Venus changes signs from Aries to Taurus on Thursday night; Mercury changes signs from Gemini to Cancer on Sunday evening.
There will only be two Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Wednesday morning (for almost 2.5 hours), and Friday evening (for almost 1.5 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 2nd:
Monday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day; it will journey there until Wednesday morning, turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome.
We are generous with our time/services, and we love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.
Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.
Monday from 3:55am – 7:55am EDT, we may experience some internal discomfort and need to make some more inner adjustments.
We are encouraged to release our fears and embrace genuine emotional connections with society or a humanitarian cause dedicated to a more empowered future for everyone. At the same time, we feel the need to make important decisions about our daily health and work routines.
Where could we use more clarity? Where do we need to take a closer look in our lives? (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Pluto in Aquarius, exact at 5:55am EDT)
Monday at 11:41pm EDT, the first Quarter Moon in almost 13º of Virgo becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build from the moment the Moon entered Virgo (on Sunday late evening).
The Moon in detail-oriented, helpful, and practical Virgo makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in chatty, fast-thinking, and busy Gemini.
We feel compelled to take action. Last week saw the New Moon on May 26th; “seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making first real 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 10-15 degrees of Virgo, Gemini, Pisces, or Sagittarius? 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.
by Sonja Francis | May 25, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Choose Your Words Wisely
This week’s headline items: the New Moon in Gemini becomes exact late Monday evening; other than the New Moon, this is a light week for once… The Sun aligns with Mercury in Gemini Thursday night, and Venus aligns with Chiron in Aries, exact on Sunday afternoon.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late morning (for 3.5 hours), Wednesday morning (for 4.5 hours), Friday early afternoon (for 3.5 hours), and Sunday evening (for almost 3.5 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, May 26th:
Monday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful, comfort-loving Taurus until 1:21pm EDT; we love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and stick with what works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain. What is our favorite thing? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday at 9:52am EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for 3.5 hours, until 1:21pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to connect with people with similar values who can provide practical support for your visions and share what is important to you — in particular, what you envision for the future around money and finances.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late morning until the afternoon ahead of time.
Monday at 1:21pm EDT, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Wednesday afternoon. For the next two days, we seek to learn, connect, and interact as much as possible.
“Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably while multitasking. The one thing we want to avoid is boredom: If our mind is not engaged, we might as well curl up and play dead.
This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards today’s New Moon (exact in the late evening). Feel free to watch my video on the subject here (if you haven’t seen it yet).
Monday late afternoon, an opportune Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 4:37pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday evening (May 25th) on; it will remain strong until Tuesday evening (May 27th). This aspect gives us the opportunity to bring compassion and an intuitive approach to our thinking process.
Faith and connecting to our Higher Selves will serve us well at this time. Any artistic or spiritual endeavors are likely to do well at this time. Music might help us with our thinking process and ability to get things done.
Find inspiration and inspire others! Whether it’s a book, a song, a movie, someone else’s words, or your own, let the Universe speak to you or through you.
Open your mind to a higher vibration — and remember, opportunities are openings… they aren’t necessarily handed to us… we have to “take” them and make something of them.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 0-4 degrees of Gemini, Aries, Leo or Aquarius? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Neptune rules Pisces).
Monday at 11:09pm EDT, the New Moon in 6 degrees of Gemini becomes exact. I recommend you also watch my New Moon video on the subject.
One notable facet of this New Moon chart is the planetary line-up in Gemini, involving the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter!
With this much emphasis on Gemini, we are invited to pay attention to our minds, communications, and any information coming our way.
Gemini is the archetype of curiosity, communication in all its forms, and mental connections — it represents the development of language and intelligence, as well as our ability to adapt and relate to our immediate environment.
This is a “busy” energy focused on collecting information. It invites us to… To read some or the whole article and get all the Coaching Questions for this eventful New Moon, click here.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 4-8 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo or Pisces? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly; this is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo, the Moon rules Cancer)
The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle; this is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact, and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase.
So, this month, any time between 11:02pm on May 26th and 9am on May 28th. Then there will be a 4.5-hour period on May 28th, during which the Moon will be void of course, from 9am until 1:32pm. It is best to avoid setting your Intention during that time.
And from 1:32pm until 11:02pm on May 28th, still a great time to set your Intentions during the most potent time. (and please note that I provide all times in the Eastern Daylight Time zone, i.e., New York City).
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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 | May 18, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Bring People Together
This week’s headline items: Pluto ends its Station phase on Monday; the last Quarter Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on Tuesday morning; the Sun changes signs from Taurus to Gemini on Tuesday afternoon; the Balsamic Moon phase begins Friday evening; Saturn starts its first pass through Aries late Saturday evening. Finally, on Sunday evening, Mercury also changes signs from Taurus to Gemini.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday morning (for 30 minutes), Thursday early afternoon (for 20 minutes), and Saturday morning (for almost 6 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, May 19th:
Monday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day. It will journey there until Tuesday morning. 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, progress: all these are promoted when the Moon moves through Aquarius.
Again, we have our eyes on the future — or outer space … Personal freedom becomes paramount.
Monday until 5:18am EDT, we have an opportunity to connect with like-minded people and be passionate about our projects and whatever else we are up to. (Moon in Aquarius sextiles Venus in Aries, exact at 2:18am EDT)
Monday from 12:25am until 8:25am EDT, we are invited to make clear choices when engaging with like-minded people.
Do your best to balance your need for a cause that changes the future for some (or many) and your desire for heartfelt, joyful self-expression and courageous actions. (Moon in Aquarius opposes Mars in Leo, exact at 4:23am EDT)
Monday from 4am until 12pm EDT, we may feel pulled in two quite different directions: On the one hand, we experience a need to connect with like-minded people while remaining objective.
On the other hand, we want to make space for pursuing our financial vision — and we also want to break free from outdated value systems.
As such, we may have to address what we value, both in others and ourselves (this, in turn, informs our self-worth); as far as possible, make adjustments and find creative solutions when it comes to these energies. (Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus, exact at 8am EDT)
Monday from 8:45pm until 2:45am EDT, if you are still awake, we are presented with an opportunity to connect with others and engage in a healing process that can bring us progress.
Ask yourself: Could I allow myself and others to be human? What if I took an objective approach toward my flaws, idiosyncrasies, and insecurities? How might this support my healing process? Someone else’s? (Moon in Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 11:44pm EDT)
Also on Monday, Pluto finally ends its 4-week Station phase. Although now retrograde, Pluto resumes its normal pace through the sky today. What has come up in the last four weeks around social or political issues?
How about ideas about your future? Or everyone’s future? How empowered or disempowered do you feel about it all? The Retrograde phase is a good time to do some internal work in this area (the retrograde ends on Oct. 13th).
We now have 6 months to review anything that has felt disempowering to us regarding our social connections.
We are also now ready to contemplate solutions for whatever was “in our face” from April 22nd until now — solutions that work well with our inner sense of empowerment and our outer reality.
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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 | May 11, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Do You Feel Empowered?
This week’s headline items: Pluto remains exalted all week; the Full Moon in Scorpio becomes exact early Monday afternoon; Saturn starts to move through its last degree of Pisces (an exalted degree) on Monday evening; Venus moves over March 29th’s Solar Eclipse degree on Tuesday evening; Venus ends her post-Shadow phase on early Friday. Last but not least, Jupiter’s Square to the Moon Nodes becomes exact on Sunday afternoon.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday very early morning (for 2 hours), Thursday afternoon (for 1.5 hours), and Saturday night/Sunday very early morning (for 1 hour).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, one last gentle reminder…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, May 12th:
Monday, the Moon remains in deeply passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day; it will journey there until Tuesday morning. Emotional authenticity is vital to us now; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as 100% dishonest.
The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our power — and it does so through subtraction, urging 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.
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.
Monday at 12:56pm EDT, the Moon in 22 degrees of Scorpio opposes the Sun in Taurus. The entrance of the Moon into Scorpio on May 10th in the afternoon began the energetic build-up towards this powerful Full Moon.
For the next two weeks, we seek the balance and integration of two polarities and are aware that something needs to be brought into alignment; the balance in question is between our physical attachments, aversions, and connections — symbolized by Taurus— and our emotional attachments, aversions, and connections (Scorpio).
Even though Eclipse season is long over, significant shifts and purges do continue.
The Moon in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, not only opposes the Sun in steady, peaceful Taurus, but also Uranus, the planet most associated with breakthroughs, innovation & change.
Ask yourself: How might I stay calm in this uncertain climate, to support my sanity?
And keep in mind, while Uranus has been traveling through Taurus (May 15, 2018 — July 7, 2025 & Nov. 7th, 2025 — April 2026) we have been invited to transcend outdated mindsets around money, values, and security.
If you are currently a Member of my online community, click here to watch my Full Moon video. If you are not yet a Member, you can also get access to this month’s Full Moon video, when you register for May 14th’s Forecasting Forum.
This Full Moon shows us how far we have come, as well as what we might still need to release or transform, if we are to manifest what began around the April 27th New Moon.
Another thing to consider: Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, went retrograde on May 4th at almost 4 degrees of Aquarius — and its Station phase will still last until May 19th, which makes this planet more exalted until then.
Check to see what has been coming up since April 22nd, when it comes to facing your fears, valuing yourself and having authentic relationships with others.
Ask yourself: What inauthentic (or even toxic) relationships must I still release or transform to step into greater abundance and happiness? What fears must likewise be released or transformed?
Pluto in Aquarius in its Retrograde phase is asking us to be authentic in our interactions and look at our motivations for connecting with people, networks, affiliations, causes, etc.
Given this, ask yourself: Am I coming from love, inclusion, and an open heart? Or am I coming from fear, separation, and wanting to fight? Or protect?
This Full Moon will most likely stimulate our emotional body and increase our awareness of unconscious patterns and fears.
We may feel more easily triggered as buried emotions, motivations, and fears surface. Please be aware of projections and jumping to conclusions.
If you are unsure whether you are projecting something on someone else, check for defensiveness, over-reactivity, or difficulty being objective while exhibiting rigid behaviors.
There are several aspects worth mentioning in this Full Moon chart:
- Pluto (the ruler of Scorpio) is currently in Aquarius — and highly exalted — squares Mercury in Taurus (exact), sextiles Neptune in Aries, and makes a wide opposition to Mars in Leo (this was at its strongest April 18-May 3rd and exact on April 26th, at the time of the last New Moon)
- Mars (the co-ruler of Scorpio), currently in Leo, tries Venus in Aries and makes a wide Square to Mercury in Taurus (making Mercury the Focus Point of a T-Square)
- Venus (the ruler of Taurus), currently in Aries, aligns with Neptune
- The Moon in Scorpio opposes the Sun-Uranus alignment in Taurus, and trines Saturn and the North Node in Pisces
- Last but not least, Saturn in a very late degree of Pisces aligns not only with the North Node in Pisces but also with Neptune in Aries and sextiles the Sun-Uranus alignment in Taurus
Again, the time of the Full Moon brings greater awareness to what was unconscious or hidden previously. This particular one invites us to let go of fears or disempowering behaviors.
So, here’s this Full Moon’s central question: As a society, are we living in alignment with our values, with what makes us happy and satisfied?
How about as individuals? Do we feel empowered and emotionally fulfilled? Are there any fears that serve as obstacles on the path to progress? Or perhaps some rigid thought processes?
To learn more about the Full Moon polarity and its Shadow aspects, read some or the whole Full Moon in Scorpio article, here
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 20-24 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you are more affected by this month’s powerful Full Moon; the same is true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
Monday afternoon, a challenging Mercury/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 1:23pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build on Saturday evening (May 10th); it will remain strong until early Wednesday, May 14th. This aspect could create some tension in our lives.
We may feel anxious or stressed by one or more situations or interactions related to financial or personal resources.
We are being invited to grow and make some changes in our lives, particularly in terms of our thinking processes. We are being asked to find creative solutions and be honest with ourselves and others.
The best way to achieve this is by continually taking a courageously heartfelt approach and being authentic and heart-centered in our self-expression.
Ask yourself: How can I empower myself and others 5% more today? How might increasing heart-centered and authentic self-expression support a desire for empowered conversations and connections? What needs to be said? What doesn’t?
We have tremendous focus and drive right now, which can tip into obsession. With this aspect, an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely. Choose love over fear whenever possible. Not many people enjoy being second-guessed all the time, yet that is something that we are inclined to do now.
However, our determination to get to the bottom of any matter, to rip away falsehoods and expose true motives, can be used for good if we employ it in our work, for example, regarding investigations or research.
This is an opportunity to learn to harness our intense mental energy and apply it productively. We are also capable of hard work, focus, and effort now.
We have a great love of debate but should be careful that we don’t overpower others with our strong opinions, attempting to “convert” them to our frame of mind or treat regular exchanges of opinion as battlegrounds.
Ask yourself: What might happen if I focused 5% more on what I actually have control over? If I observe an “all-or-nothing” attitude in myself, could I grant myself permission to relax into the “love energy” that always resides inside of me?
We may also want to dial back on taking things personally! As best as you can, connect to others, empowering them with what you feel passionate about. Choose your words carefully and speak from a deeply connected and empowered place.
Remember: Love expands us — and does the same for other people, and even life itself — while fear paralyzes or harms others!
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following degrees: 0-4 degrees of Taurus, Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo, or 28-29 degrees of Aries, Capricorn, Libra, or Cancer? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio)
Monday around 9:30pm EDT, Saturn reaches 29 degrees of Pisces, remaining in this exalted degree until May 24th.
When a celestial body reaches 29º of a sign, it has one last chance to express itself fully before changing signs, resulting in heightened energy. I will talk about this in more detail on Wednesday, so stay tuned.
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, at 2:37am EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts 2 hours, until 4:35am EDT. If you are awake during this intuitive time, use it to adopt a mature approach when dealing with your feelings — although a gentle approach might still be the best.
You feel focused and can be very persistent in spiritual or creative endeavors. You are invited to look at the long-term impact of how you connect to life and its flow, and need to slow down and take your time if you are to manifest something that can serve you in the long run.
Rushing things will most likely backfire right now. Connecting from an intuitive place, trusting the process, and going with the flow are all crucial here!
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.
One last reminder: TONIGHT will be your LAST CHANCE TO take advantage of the EARLY BIRD PRICING for this week’s Forecasting Forum! This webinar is titled: “Let’s Do This! (With Caution) — An Exploration of Saturn in Aries”
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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 | May 4, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Deepen Relationships With Like-minded People
This week’s headline items: Pluto remains exalted all week; Mercury changes signs from Aries to Taurus on Saturday morning. The Moon starts to build towards the Full Moon late on Saturday afternoon.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday morning (for a little over 6.5 hours), Wednesday night/ Thursday very early morning (for almost 3 hours), and Friday night/Saturday very early morning (for almost 14 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Next week’s Forecasting Forum will be LIVE on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30pm PDT/3:30pm EDT/11:30pm London-time and May 15th at 8:30am Sydney Time — we will cover Saturn’s first pass into ARIES!
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, May 5th:
Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 3:40pm EDT. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness…
So, hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, and tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic as best you can.
Monday at 9:03am EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for a little over 6.5 hours, until 3:40pm EDT. We may feel pulled in two very different directions during this intuitive time.
On the one hand, we experience a need to connect with our inner child energy (creative self-expressions and joy); on the other hand, we want to make space for pursuing our financial vision — and we also want to break free from outdated value systems.
As such, we may have to address what we value in others and ourselves (which informs our self-worth); do your best to use this intuitive time to make adjustments, slow things down a little, and find creative solutions that honor both drives.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late morning until late afternoon ahead of time.
Monday at 3:40pm EDT, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Thursday early morning, turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome.
We are generous with our time and services and love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.
Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.
Monday early afternoon, an opportune Mercury/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 1:21pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday night (May 3rd/4th) on; it will remain strong until Tuesday evening (May 6th).
This aspect is an opportunity for us to expand our thinking and express ourselves with confidence and optimism — we share what’s important to us from a place of open-mindedness and excitement.
This connection also allows an expansion from stepping into uncharted territory. Humor can be a great way to tap into this energetic combo.
This planetary connection also favors short trips, writing, teaching, studying, and expanding our perspectives. We more readily exercise good judgment and are more “philosophical” and open to learning.
As with any opportunity, we have to “take” it — it requires we take action. What could you do to instill confidence in your exploration of the mind? Is a new mental process asking to be explored? Are you ready to expand your mind? Your thinking?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 20-24 degrees of Aries, Gemini, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity; this is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).
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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 27, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
Noble or Charitable Goals
This week’s headline items: Pluto remains exalted all week. We still have time to set our New Moon Intentions on Monday and Tuesday, and starting Thursday, we can act on them. Venus changes signs again from Pisces to Aries on Wednesday afternoon; Mars will finally exit its post-Shadow phase very early Friday; Pluto comes to a halt late on Sunday morning, right after the first Quarter Moon in Leo becomes exact.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday night/Tuesday very early morning (for a little over 1 hour), Wednesday late evening (for 3.5 hours), and Saturday early morning (for 3.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
Last Saturday (April 26th), we had another STAR HOUR via the Soulivity community platform. We had a wonderful livestream call. If you missed it, feel free to watch the replay here.
This was a FREE event for anyone who is curious about Astrology, has questions about controversial issues, or has a hard time wrapping their head around something.
Our next Star Hour will be on May 31st at 12:30pm EDT ==> Save the Date!
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, April 28th:
Monday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day. It will journey there until very early Tuesday (April 29th). We love all physical comforts and prefer consistency and sticking 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 all day, will still be the best and most potent time to set your New Moon Intentions. If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article — to (re-) watch my New Moon video: click here.
Monday from 4:30pm – 12:30am EDT, we are asked to connect with people with similar values who can provide practical support for our visions and share what is important to us — in particular, what we envision for the future around money and finances. (Moon conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, exact at 8:33pm EDT)
Monday from 7:50pm – 1:50am EDT, we have an opportunity to focus on the subtle and the essential — and achieve flow around material wants and needs.
We are invited to practice a gentler, more intuitive approach, to go within and get in touch with our inner divinity, and to bring peace and inner knowingness to our financial goals and ability to honor ourselves.
Ask yourself: Could I trust my inner knowing (or intuition) 5% more than I have previously? What spiritual practices could support me on this journey inward? What am I being asked to give up for a stronger connection to my inner guidance?
We are also asked to connect with people with similar values who can provide practical support for our visions and share what is important to us — in particular, what we envision for the future around money and finances. (Moon in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces, exact at 10:51pm EDT)
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, we enter a brief Moon VoC that lasts for a little over an hour, until 2:34am EDT (Tuesday very early morning). Use this short intuitive time as an opportunity to connect with others in a gentle, compassionate way, and enjoy a good meal, a glass of wine, a massage… think “physical pleasures”.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday early morning ahead of time.
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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 20, 2025 | Astrological Forecasts
What’s Asking for More Distance or Better Boundaries?
This week’s headline items: Eclipse Season has finally ended! However this is still an eventful week: Monday morning, Saturn aligns with the North Node in Pisces and Venus ends her station; Pluto starts to slow down (station) on Tuesday; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Thursday late morning; Mercury’s Shadow phase ends and Pluto’s station intensifies early Saturday; the third and last Mars-Pluto opposition of the Trilogy becomes exact on Saturday late evening. Finally, we have a New Moon in Taurus on Sunday afternoon.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday early evening (for a little over 7 hours), Thursday late evening (4.5 hours), and Saturday afternoon (15 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
At the end of this week, on Saturday, April 26th at 11:30am EDT/8:30am PDT/4:30pm London-time and April 27th at 1:30am Sydney Time — I will be doing another STAR HOUR via the Soulivity community platform
Please join us live to get the maximum benefit and get a little surprise at the end of our session!
This is a FREE event for anyone who is curious about Astrology, has questions about controversial issues, or has a hard time wrapping their head around something. Invite Family and Friends; everyone gets something!
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, April 21st:
Monday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day; it will journey there until Wednesday very early morning. 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.
Eclipse season has finally ended! However, we will be experiencing some other quite powerful energies in the next two weeks, so it might feel as though we are still in Eclipse season lol.
Monday around 7:30am EDT, Saturn aligns with the North Node in Pisces (at 26º50′). We started to feel this alignment build on March 31st; it will remain strong until May 12th.
These conjunctions occur approximately every 11 to 12 years and signify important moments for integrating discipline and responsibility (represented by Saturn) with the evolutionary direction of the Soul indicated by the North Node.
The transiting North Node reflects our collective Soul’s journey — an area of our lives where we must grow, both individually and collectively. This growth can often feel daunting or uncomfortable; it requires effort on our part, but is rewarding in the end.
Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and thus connects us to our spiritual journey, as it represents a reunion with Source/God/the Universe. It is in tune with all energies (high, low, inner, and outer), and is thus aware of the interconnectivity of all things.
At its highest vibration, Pisces unifies all dualities, revealing an unbreakable inner union we can access at any time. What exists within us also exists outside, and vice versa.
Here is a great quote for this aspect: “Our quest, our earth walk, is to look within, to know who we are, to see that we are connected to all things; that there is no separation, only in the mind” — Lakota Seer
In Pisces, this alignment between Saturn and the North Node asks us to pay particular attention to our connection with the divine and our intuitive knowing & connection to the Universe
Saturn brings a serious and practical tone to exploring our divine nature. After all, Saturn in Pisces wants to achieve spiritual mastery.
In silence, we feel the oneness with all there is and the unconditional love the Universe provides. Ask yourself: What is in the way of a connection to my inner divinity? What prevents me from slowing down? Turning inwards? Trusting my inner guidance?
Might plenty of downtime and rest support my reconnection to Source-energy? How about a connection to my intuitive Self? Might rest support my health on all levels?
Also on Monday, Venus resumes her normal pace through the sky, ending her Station phase. What came up in the last three weeks around self-worth? Finances? Social interactions? What did you feel? Or sense?
What came up around your relationship to Source? Or what you have been sensing and “feeling into”? Your spiritual well-being? Your intuitive knowing?
What have you discovered about honoring stillness or rest? What needs to be re-evaluated? What role do creativity and “being in the now” play in your life? How about connecting to nature?
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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 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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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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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.
We had an amazing session ==> We talked about Horoscopes, Eclipses, Retrogrades, planetary cycles, collective experiences and how they are reflected by Astrology and more…
✨ Here is the replay from our Live session from March 14th ✨
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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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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.
