Weekly Forecast | Astrologer Coach Sonja Francis

March 13th – 19th

by Sonja Francis | Mar 12, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

Feeling Overwhelmed?

This week’s headline items: on Tuesday evening, the Mars-Neptune Square in Gemini/Pisces becomes exact for the third time in 5 months and the last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius becomes exact; Mars’ post-Shadow phase ends late Wednesday evening; Venus changes signs from Aries to Taurus, on Thursday evening; the Balsamic Moon phase begins Saturday early morning; very early Sunday, Mercury changes signs from Pisces to Aries.

There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday very early morning (for 23 mins.), Wednesday early morning (for a little over 3 hours), Friday late morning (for 11 minutes), and Sunday morning (for a little over 4.5 hours).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, I have a gentle reminder:

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, March 13th:

Monday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio until 3:21am EDT. Emotional authenticity is essential to us now; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

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, very early morning, at 2:58am EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that lasts for 23 minutes, until 3:21am EDT. If you are awake at that time, use this as an opportunity to focus on inner processes. As best as you can, release any fears or traumas that keep you stuck in the past, and deepen your connection to what you feel deeply passionate about out there in the world — you have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task now — something that might serve you long-term.

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 very early morning ahead of time.

Also very early on Monday morning, at 3:21am EDT, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Wednesday morning. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to 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, as opposed to issuing or obeying orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us once they see what we see.

As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.

Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius — and it is currently transiting through Aries, making this a great time to explore our individual passions and goals. As best as you can, bring the enthusiastic energies of Jupiter to the fulfillment of your own desires — and get excited about new paths and new projects.

Ask yourself: What might open up if I became more connected to “I am that I am”? What if I took a 5% more positive attitude towards myself and my personal passions and goals?

What might promote my independence and me walking my own path? What might do the same for growth around my sexuality and my human identity? What personal beliefs about my identity am I now ready to explore or go beyond?

Use this time to create more joy and pleasure in the pursuit of your personal goals, especially if you are getting burned out from doing too much for too long.

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Tuesday, March 14th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Monday very early morning for details).

Tuesday evening, a challenging Mars/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 7:39pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from March 4th on; it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday (March 21st).

Due to Mars’ Station & Retrograde phase in 2022, we also experienced this aspect from Oct. 1st until Nov. 28th, 2022. Think back to that time: Did you feel the desire to move faster or do more? Did you get the results that you hoped for? Did you feel scattered, disconnected, or restless? What adjustments worked best for you at that time?

This aspect is asking us to stretch ourselves, to resolve a tension between the things we want to study or teach (or simply people we want to connect with) versus our feelings toward our spiritual connection to ourselves (i.e., to our inner divinity).

Ask yourself: How do I use my mental energies? Am I exhausting myself? Do I feel overwhelmed? Am I taking breaks? Allowing myself to tune in?

Might an impulsive or rash decision create more chaos rather than less? Where does universal timing fit in all of this? Can I trust that I will take whatever actions are necessary when the timing is “right”?

We may be chasing a dream… or a fantasy. Ordinary life may seem drab and uninteresting to us right now. We tend to either over- or underestimate our own passion and abilities. We want something that stirs our imagination: Some vision or ideal or dream to motivate us.

We have a strong urge to act out our fantasies or live out our dreams — and we have the energy now to DO that which others only talk or dream about; however, we tend to feel scattered. Should you observe that in yourself, try asking:

What if rushing was not the answer? What might happen if I slowed down and listened to my intuition, for just a moment, instead of aimlessly zooming ahead? What if I could inspire myself and others just 5% more? What would that look like?

Mars aligned with Neptune in Pisces in mid-May 2022. What began at that time that now demands a third look and perhaps some adjustments? What actions inspired you then? How can you teach, share, or communicate about all of this?

Most impacted by this aspect: those of us who have any of our personal planets (or our Ascendant) in 22-28 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, or Virgo. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Pisces (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces)

Tuesday late evening, at 10:08pm EDT, the last Quarter Moon in 24º of Sagittarius becomes exact. The Moon in adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in sensitive, dreamy, compassionate Pisces.

This may bring up some challenges. However, it also energizes us to look at what needs to be completed — and what needs to be changed. This Moon phase brings us closer to the next New Moon, which will be exact on March 21st (in Aries).

With the last Quarter Moon, rather than starting major new projects, it serves us to take a look at what was started around the time of the last New Moon — in this case, around Feb. 20th. We now have about a week to wrap those projects up. What — if anything — needs last-minute adjustments? What did you discover since Feb. 20th? What did it mean for you?

This Moon phase also coincides with the challenging Mars-Neptune Square in 25º of Gemini-Pisces mentioned above. Taken together, this creates a T-Square with the Sun & Neptune in Pisces as the Focal Point –and 24º-25º of Virgo (as the empty leg of that T-Square) becomes the Solution Point.

You can ask yourself here: Could I bring my intuitive, loving heart to my daily routines and my decision-making process? Could I discern what’s practical and what’s needed in the now-moment? If I am moving too fast or just feeling overwhelmed, could I slow down just a little and make a list of everything that needs to get done? Could I prioritize that list and then just take it one line item at a time?

Since Virgo is also associated with health routines, you might ask yourself: What health routines would support my emotional and mental well-being at this time?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-26 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, or Virgo? If so, you are more affected by this month’s last Quarter Moon. This is also true for those of us who have an Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer.

Wednesday, March 15th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius until 8:06am EDT (see Monday very early morning for details).

Wednesday early morning, at 4:50am EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for a little over 3 hours, until 8:06am EDT. Use this intuitive time to connect with others so that you can share your enthusiasm and passion for life with them. We prefer an actionable and direct approach right 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 Wednesday morning ahead of time.

Wednesday morning, at 8:06am EDT, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn where it will journey until Friday late morning. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

Our ambition surges and brings a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.

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”.

Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and it is transiting through Pisces, making this a great time to look for practical applications of our dreams, ideologies, connection to Source, or one-consciousness.

It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our spiritual or creative aspirations; as best as you can, be authentic about your intuitive connection to life. What works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to your idealism, addictions, avoidance of life, and dreams?

What about life truly resonates with you — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago? Where in your life is it time to let go of naiveté or an idealistic approach that no longer serves you?

What tools or structures support you with being in the flow, being present, and feeling connected to the Universe in this now-moment? What needs your time and attention? What could you practice every day? What do you genuinely want to commit yourself to?

Wednesday evening, at 7:39pm EDT, a Sun/Neptune alignment in 25° of Pisces becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build last Sunday evening (March 12th) and it will remain strong until this Saturday evening. This alignment asks that we slow down and go within, allowing for all energies to move through us — being present and compassionate are the higher vibrations of this alignment — we are more aware than ever that all things are interconnected.

Feeling things — and allowing everyone (ourselves included) to “have their feelings” — is highly recommended. When we start to resist the flow of life, the flow of feeling, we will create fear and suffering. The remedy is to open our hearts and let love flow through us.

When we get quiet and allow ourselves to be still for a moment, we sense our interconnectedness with all living things, our spiritual roots, the sacredness of all.

If, on the other hand, we are unable to connect to our divine essence, if we focus only on what’s outside of us, we will feel separate — and this illusion of separateness might cause us to look for an escape from our harsh “realities”.

What might be possible if we simply let go of fear-based thinking altogether for a moment and instead simply connected to our wise heart, trusting the perfection of each “now” moment? What if we were to let go of all expectations and open our hearts to the miracle of life?

This is about surrendering to the moment of now, to love, to our heart — not about giving up — rather, allowing “what is” to be ok, to see the perfection of “right now”.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-28 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Gemini? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Pisces (The Sun rules Leo; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces)

Wednesday late evening, at 11:15pm EDT, Mars reaches 25º36′ of Gemini, and so its post-Shadow phase ends. Mars’ Shadow phases usually last 6-8 weeks before and after the Retrograde phase. Mars was Retrograde until Jan. 12th, and it has now completed the third and final leg of its triple pass through 8º-25.5º of Gemini.

As Mars moves beyond 25.5º of Gemini, we no longer need to look back in order to move forward; we can now take new steps, have new conversations, initiate new connections, start new projects around something we want to learn or teach, or share information that others haven’t heard yet.

What are you ready to initiate or share?

Thursday, March 16th:

Thursday is a big day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Wednesday morning for details).

Thursday early afternoon, a Mercury/Neptune alignment in 25° of Pisces becomes exact at 1:13pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday night on; it will remain strong until Friday night. This aspect could take our connection to our intuition even deeper — if we can allow it.

Spiritual and creative endeavors are highly recommended during this time — especially those involving music or creative writing. This is definitely a highly imaginative time. As best as you can, go with the flow and — just for now — let go of wanting to figure it all out.

The highest vibration of this aspect is idealistic, highly intuitive, and romantic; on a lower-level vibration, we might not see reality clearly and we might easily feel overwhelmed. We might get confused or disappointed; things might seem a little foggy, especially when it comes to communication, processing information, public transportation, or daily traffic.

Check in with others before signing any documents or making long-term decisions for those 3 days: get reality checks! As best as you can, let go and let flow. At the same time, trust the divine timing of things, and have faith that everything will turn out exactly as it needs to.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-28 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, or Sagittarius? 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).

Thursday afternoon, a challenging Sun/Mars aspect becomes exact at 2:10pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build last Friday evening (March 10th); it will remain strong until next Tuesday (March 21st). This invites us to stretch ourselves and grow beyond what we know ourselves to be.

This aspect might stir up impatience and frustration when things don’t line up perfectly right away. We may feel a little scatterbrained or all over the map with this combo.

We might feel driven by a restless desire to “do something”, but must listen closely to our intuition, or our impulsive actions could involve us in needless arguments or have us spinning our wheels (it would feel more like they were spinning in mid-air!)

Our reactions might be defensive or competitive. We might not be willing to commit or negotiate. However, energy output can run high if we get plenty of rest. As best as you can, take care of your body — and pay particular attention to its energy levels.

Ask yourself: Am I exhausting myself? What is my mind telling me? If my body had its own voice, what might it say it needs right now? Could my actions come 5% more from an intuitive place?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-28° of Pisces, Gemini, 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 Leo or Aries (the Sun rules Leo; Mars is the ruler of Aries)

Thursday late afternoon, a challenging Venus/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 3:59pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday on; it will remain strong until Saturday evening. The Universe is asking us to stretch and grow. Venus represents our relationships and that which we most value; these areas may undergo major transformations.

This aspect challenges us to find meaning in our life 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 commitments and our partner during this time.

We may also experience Pluto through our partner, experiencing manipulation and controlling behaviors; we must be especially wary of resisting change and holding onto “old” attachments. It’s time to let go of destructive attachments and connections. How can we grow and evolve in our relationships? Is there a relationship that we need to grow and evolve out of?

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 — definitely 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.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following placements: 27-29 degrees of Aries, Capricorn, Libra, or Cancer? Or in 0-3 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).

Thursday evening, at 6:34pm EDT, Venus changes signs from fast-paced enthusiastic Aries into steady, sensual Taurus where she will journey until April 10th/11th. For the next 3.5 weeks, we love receiving physical pleasures and comforts. Our relationships are centered around delicious foods, wine, and sensuality.

“Simple and natural” is key. Our financial issues and dealings are being carefully and lovingly considered, we are not easily persuaded to take risks, we’d rather spend our money on a massage or a good meal.

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra? If so, you will feel even more attracted to physical pleasures and comfort for the next 3.5 weeks. Your heart will want loyalty and consistency. Connecting to nature or anything simple and organic is going to feel especially comforting.

Friday, March 17th:

Friday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn until 10:25am EDT (see Wednesday morning for details).

Thursday night/Friday very early morning, a challenging Mercury/Mars aspect becomes exact at 12:49am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday night on; it will remain strong until Saturday night This aspect could bring some juicy energy to our conversations. This is a chance to have some discussions that have been overdue. Our communications may be more intuitive than rational.

As best as you can, make it a productive discussion that serves you and others, bringing compassion to the table — otherwise, you might feel really awful afterward. Getting over-involved in too many conversations might not serve at this time.

With this combo, it is best to allow ourselves to go with the flow and make space for two approaches: a more creative, feminine one and a direct, masculine one. Observe to see what applies best in each moment, and when in doubt, get quiet, tune in with your feeling body, and listen to your heart.

Ask yourself: Could I allow myself to take a pause when the urge to rush into something comes up? Could I check in with intuition before actively sharing or connecting with others?

Also, watch out on the roads for crazy or distracted drivers — and remember that rushing might not necessarily get us there faster, if possible, don’t let yourself get sidetracked or distracted…

If you catch yourself feeling impatient, ask yourself: Could I trust the timing of things 5% more in this Now-Moment? What might taking a deep breath do for me right now? Might a thought of “gratitude & thanks” support me in feeling less tense or agitated? Is that at least worth a try, just as an experiment?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 22-29 degrees of Pisces, Gemini, Sagittarius, or Virgo? If so, you may feel more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Aries (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo, Mars rules Aries)

Friday morning, a Sun/Mercury alignment in 27° of Pisces becomes exact at 6:45am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday on; it will remain strong until next week, Monday (March 20th). This aspect indicates a confident mind and an analytical-intuitive approach to life. Intelligence is high and intuitive communication abilities are strong.

As this alignment takes place in Pisces, we may be particularly idealistic, dreamy, or even psychic — but it may not always serve us to express everything we sense or perceive. Since we are all experiencing this energetic alignment, we are very in tune with everyone’s energy-body right now; consciously or not, we can sense what everyone is feeling and thinking.

What we say, think or write now has impact — so do your best to choose your words and thoughts wisely. If people hung on your every word (including the unspoken ones), what would you say and think then? What would you hold back from saying or thinking?

Our imagination is strong, and our “thought-energy” can be transmitted telepathically — and we’re quite aware of both — so our egos may get bruised. We might also feel sorry for ourselves if we don’t feel “heard” or received; as best as you can, express your imagination knowing that others may be in their own imagined world at this time (and that’s ok).

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 24-29° of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius, or 0 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn? 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).

Friday late morning, at 10:14am EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for 11 minutes until 10:25am EDT. Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. You might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks, and don’t forget to practice a little self-care.

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.

Also, on Friday late morning, at 10:25am EDT, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Sunday late 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.

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 make changes in 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 in to 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?

Friday evening, an opportune Venus/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 6:25pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build on Wednesday evening; it will remain strong until Sunday. This aspect gives us an opportunity to bring a sense of realism to our relationships, values, and financial affairs: we are more able to see what really needs to be dealt with in those areas and take responsibility for our handling of them.

We have a chance to combine a physical enjoyment of life with heart-centered realism and maturity.

On a financial level, we have an opportunity to see more clearly when and how we might make long-term investments. There’s no need to rush anything — instead, tune into your intuitive side and think things through carefully and responsibly — do your “due diligence” and stay open-hearted.

Remember: an opportunity is not automatically given to us, we have to “take” it.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-3 degrees of Taurus, Pisces, Cancer, Capricorn, or 29 degrees of Aries, Aquarius, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Capricorn (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn).

Saturday, March 18th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day (see Friday late morning for details).

Saturday early morning, at 5:55am EDT, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches 12.5° of Aquarius. This lasts until Tuesday early afternoon when the Super New Moon in Aries becomes exact (more on that next week… however, feel free to watch my Super New Moon video already now, 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; as best as you can: stay grounded, take a deep breath, and exhale any tension. 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?

Saturday night, an opportune Mercury/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 11:24pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening on; it will remain strong until Sunday night. This aspect is an opportunity to bring compassion and creativity to areas of our lives that need restructuring or rebuilding.

It’s also an opportunity to soften our obsessive focus on manifesting something real. Remember: opportunities aren’t “automatic”… we have to realize them.

Ask yourself: How might a compassionate self-dialog help me surrender my fears in connection to past disempowerments? Is it at least possible that combining my imagination with trust in divine guidance would support me in effortlessly reaching my long-term goals?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point, or personal planets (the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars) in the following placements: 29 degrees of Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio, Taurus, or 0-2 degrees of Aries, Aquarius, Gemini, or Sagittarius? 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 Scorpio (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio).

Sunday, March 19th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius until 11:12am EDT (see Friday late morning for details).

Saturday night/Sunday very early morning, at 12:24am EDT, Mercury changes signs from creative, sensitive Pisces to pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until April 3rd. 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 as 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 not to 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 2 weeks: really enthusiastic and physically strong.

Sunday morning, at 6:33am EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for a little over 4.5 hours until 11:12am EDT. Use this intuitive time to socialize and connect with others. Great ideas and concepts can be shared right now.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Sunday morning ahead of time.

Sunday late morning, at 11:12am EDT, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until next week, Tuesday early afternoon (March 21st). 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 for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “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 its own sign, making these next two days a great time to take a look at our inner spiritual connection to our “higher Self”, “Source”, or “God/Goddess”.

It’s also a great time to allow all there is as it is, and to go with the flow, following our intuitive voice as much as possible. We are being asked to tap into the “feminine” energies within ourselves, so we can start to vibrate on a universal frequency.

Ask yourself: Is my “Higher Self” asking for more introverted/inner love-time? If I tune in with my intuitive voice, what am I receiving? Sensing?

Where in my life have I become too disconnected from life? Love? God/Goddess? What is my connection to the spiritual realm? What about the “heart realm”? How could nature and animals teach me about those realms?

Do I need more downtime? More resting time? More compassion? How might being kind to myself and trusting the process of Life create a more loving connection with the universe?

And…

A heads up for next Monday (March 20th): the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day; in the early afternoon, it sextiles Uranus in Taurus, exact at 1:34pm EDT; in the late afternoon, an opportune Sun/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 4:12pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday on; it will remain strong until next week Wednesday (March 22nd); in the early evening, at 5:24pm EDT, the Sun changes signs from dreamy Pisces to fast-paced, enthusiastic Aries, where it will journey until April 20th. The entrance of the Sun into 0º of Aries is also known as the Spring (or Vernal) Equinox. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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March 6th – 12th

by Sonja Francis | Mar 5, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

Integrate Discernment & Compassion

This week’s headline items: the Full Moon in Virgo becomes exact on Tuesday morning; soon after, Saturn changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces. Finally, the Jupiter/Chiron alignment becomes exact on Sunday.

Please note: Daylight Saving Time begins in the US & Canada on Sunday very early morning.

There will only be two short Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Wednesday morning (for 37 minutes) and Friday early evening (for 29 minutes).

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Monday, March 6th:

Monday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day, 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 morning, an opportune Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 8:42am EST. We started to feel this aspect build last Saturday morning (March 4th); it will remain strong until this Wednesday morning. We can become more aware of an original or unique approach to life. Flexibility is the key to success at this time; pleasant changes may be in store — certainly unexpected ones.

Ask yourself: What is my unique value? How could I tune into that gently and consistently? If I did tune in, is it at least possible that I could get more perfectly aligned with my values? My sense of worth?

What if the whole Universe was intelligent? What if that included every cell in my body? What knowledge would my body want to share with me?

As best as you can, watch out for those messages from the Universe! Remember: an opportunity is not automatically given to us: We have to “realize” it.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-18 degrees of Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity; this is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Aquarius (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius).

Late Monday morning, we may need to balance head and heart, facts and faith, reason and intuition. It’s a great day for connecting with others and being of service. We may also want to talk to our pets or engage in more spiritual conversations that can also support our physical well-being. (Moon in Virgo opposes Mercury in Pisces, exact at 11:32am EST)

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Tuesday, March 7th:

Tuesday is quite the day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day (see Monday for details).

Tuesday morning, at 7:40am EST, the Full Moon in 16.5° degrees of Virgo becomes exact. The Moon in detail-oriented, practical Virgo opposes the Sun in creative, sensitive Pisces — the entrance of the Moon into Virgo on Sunday night (March 5th) started the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon.

This particular Full Moon has a planetary line-up in Pisces and Aries and is part of a T-Square with Mars in Gemini as the Focal Point. We will examine other Moon aspects, including the trine to Uranus in Taurus and the Quincunx to Venus in Aries. More about all of this in a moment…

We also have two planets (Saturn & Pluto) in 29º of their signs (in this Full Moon chart) — an exalted degree — bringing heightened energy (possibly a bit of an obsession) to our need to complete and accomplish something worthwhile.

Saturn changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces only 55 minutes after the Full Moon becomes exact! This changes our focus for the next 2.5 years! What needs your focus and commitment until 2025/26? How can you turn your dreams into reality?

Now, a Full Moon is always an opposition between the Moon and the Sun; during these oppositions, we seek balance, alignment, and integration around two perspectives that seem opposites.

We often experience this through our interactions with others, and since these interactions are also the pathway to resolution, relationships of all kinds are highlighted during Full Moons.

The balance we seek between Virgo and Pisces seems to be the fundamental challenge of our time: to integrate head and heart, science and intuition, discernment and compassion.

This Full Moon shows each of us how far we have come with integrating those two seemingly opposite archetypes within ourselves — and how far we have yet to go.

Let’s take a look at the polarity of this Full Moon:

The Moon in Virgo opposes the Sun in Pisces. Virgo seeks personal and practical wholeness, while Pisces reminds us of a transcendent wholeness — our divinity and interconnectedness with all life.

Virgo benefits from… To read the whole Full Mon article and get all of its Coaching questions, please click here.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-19 degrees of Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, or Gemini? If so, you are 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).

Tuesday morning, at 8:35am EST, Saturn changes signs from freedom-loving, forward-thinking and objective Aquarius to creative, intuitive, and sensitive Pisces. It will journey there until May 25, 2025, then make a second pass through Pisces from Sept. 1st, 2025, until Feb. 14th, 2026.

Saturn feels a bit like a fish out of water in Pisces, but it invites us to look for practical applications of our dreams, ideologies, connection to Source, one-consciousness, etc. This transit could also teach us that healthy boundaries and integrity can help us manifest our dreams.

During those periods, we are invited to look for practical applications for our dreams and spiritual or creative aspirations. We may well be firming up our intuitive connection to life — this transit is a time to focus on what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to our idealism, addictions, avoidance of life, and dreams. Saturn in Pisces also reminds us that… To read the whole article, click here

If you want to know how Saturn’s journey through Pisces will impact you personally over the next two to three years, feel free to get access to my webinar on this subject here (available after March 6th). We took a look at how this transit impacts our own birth charts.

All this is especially true if you are a Capricorn or Pisces Sun- or Rising-sign. As a Capricorn, you will feel a greater need for focusing on your dreams — and your spiritual sovereignty. As a Pisces, you will most likely feel a greater sense of responsibility, a need to be more realistic, serious, and mature, in the next 2-3 years.

Wednesday, March 8th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo until 9:44am EST (see Monday for details).

Wednesday at 9:07am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts 37 minutes until 9:44am EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other around earthly issues and support each other in practical ways. Your attention to detail is enhanced; you might implement new health routines or other systems that support your long-term goals.

As always, with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday morning ahead of time.

Also, on Wednesday morning, at 9:44am EST, the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, where it will journey until Friday evening. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.

Thursday, March 9th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Wednesday morning for details).

Thursday morning, we are invited to make some internal adjustments: we may want to be social and collaborate with others (especially within our one-on-one relationships) but may also feel a need to tune in with ourselves and communicate from a more intuitive or spiritual place — introverted vs. extroverted. What do you hear when you get really quiet? What don’t you hear when it gets loud? (Moon in Libra quincunxes Mercury in Pisces, exact at 8:10am EST)

Thursday early afternoon, we are invited to reexamine our various one-on-one relationships and expand our perspectives regarding our identity or personal passions. Do your best to balance your need for harmony and fairness against exploring yourself and your goals from a higher perspective. It’s also an opportunity to open up our consciousness through other people. As best as you can, expand your perspectives about life and relationships — and enjoy the optimism.

Ask yourself: How can I balance my need for connection and harmony with my desire for greater self-fulfillment and self-alignment? What are my expectations of myself and others? Am I projecting my filters and assumptions onto other people? What might happen if I looked through those assumptions and got truly present with another person? (Moon in Libra opposes Jupiter in Aries, exact at 12:27pm EST)

Thursday afternoon, we become more aware that we need to find a balance between two very different energies — on the one hand, taking a compassionate approach towards our personal goals while being assertive (in a holistic way) out there in the world — and on the other hand, our need to connect and collaborate with others. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself made for more fulfilling connections with others? (Moon in Libra opposes Chiron in Aries, exact at 1:20pm EST)

Thursday late afternoon calls for some inner adjustments, as we feel uneasy or awkward and must make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, we want to innovate when it comes to what we value (ourselves included) — and maybe also have some financial breakthroughs; on the other hand, we feel the need to attend to our one-on-one relationships, supporting them — and perhaps collaborating. (Moon in Libra quincunxes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 4:15pm EST)

Thursday late evening, we are invited to make some more internal adjustments. We may want to connect with others but may also need to become aware of our intuitive, more creative side. What do you feel/sense when you get really quiet? (Moon in Libra quincunxes Sun in Pisces, exact at 10:52pm EST)

Friday, March 10th:

Friday, the Moon remains harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 7:06pm EST (see Wednesday morning for details).

Friday evening, 6:37pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for 29 minutes until 7:06pm. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others and play nice, on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term.

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 Friday evening ahead of time.

Also, on Friday evening, at 7:06pm EST, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until very early next Monday (March 13th). Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

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.

Saturday, March 11th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Friday evening for details).

Saturday late morning, an opportune Venus/Mars aspect becomes exact at 10:05am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday evening on; it will remain strong until Monday evening. This aspect helps our one-on-one relationships, bringing passion and/or sexiness to them — and if we’re not in a long-term committed relationship, we’ll get some help in connecting with others — online or in person.

This could also be a good time for financial ventures, social life, artistic pursuits, and pleasure in general. Remember: this is an “opportunity” — those aren’t necessarily handed to us; we have to make them happen.

Ask yourself: What conversations might lead to a valuable experience or adventure? Or some kind of new beginning with others?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC), or any personal planets in 21-26 degrees of Aries, Gemini, Aquarius, or Leo? 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 Taurus, Libra, or Aries (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Mars is the ruler of Aries)

Saturday late afternoon, an opportune Mercury/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 4:04pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening on; it will remain strong until Sunday evening. This brings an opportunity for insight and novelty. We might experience some really unusual conversations. Remember: an opportunity is not automatically given to us; we have to realize it.

This aspect also brings an opportunity to see things from a different perspective or to put a new spin on our “old” thinking structure. We like to connect in unusual ways, and any group activities or brainstorming with like-minded people could generate amazing insights — this might be a busy day. As best as you can — and as much as you want to — stay open to other dimensions.

Ask yourself: How might connecting to others in unusual or new ways create a better future for all of us and for this planet?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-18 degrees of Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Virgo, Gemini, or Aquarius (Mercury is the ruler of Virgo and Gemini; Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius).

Sunday, March 12th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Friday evening for details).

Sunday very early morning, at 2am EST, Daylight Saving Time begins in North America & Canada. This means from today on, I will be posting all astrological alignments and planetary movements in EDT (US-Eastern Daylight Savings Time). Please make sure that you adjust this for your location accordingly. For example, in the UK, it will be 4 hours ahead instead of the usual 5 — until March 26th.

Also, on Sunday, Jupiter’s alignment with Chiron in 14.5 degrees of Aries becomes exact at 1:53am EDT, We started to feel this aspect build from Feb. 23rd on; it will remain strong until March 29th. We also talked about this already on Feb. 23rd, feel free to go back to that entry.

Just briefly, the Jupiter-Chiron alignment will stir up any beliefs we hold about our wounded masculine energies — and our sensitivities (too much, not enough, not “normal”).

The good news is that this combo fosters humility; paradoxically, we may also find that we experience more bravery or humor around our self-perceived “flaws” or insecurities. We see possibilities more clearly and can take positive actions in connection to our wounding and insecurities.

Ask yourself: What might be a possible new perspective on my personal healing journey? How could that inform my approach to that healing journey? Am I expecting too much of myself in connection to my healing journey? Too little? What would I be able to contribute to the world if I embraced my humanity just 5% more? If I brought 5% more acceptance and humor to my healing process?

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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 12-17 degrees of Aries, Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius? 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 Sagittarius (Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).

And…

A heads up for next Monday (March 13th): the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio until 3:21am EDT; at 2:58am EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that lasts until 3:21am EDT; at that time, it moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday morning (March 15th); in the early morning, the Moon in Sagittarius squares Saturn in Pisces, exact at 4:34am EDT. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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by Sonja Francis | Feb 26, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

Tolerance, Open-Mindedness, and Enthusiasm

This week’s headline items: the first Quarter Moon in Gemini becomes exact very early on Monday; Mercury changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces early Thursday evening; the Mars-Neptune Square starts to build and get stronger on Saturday.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday evening (for 1.5 hours), Friday late morning (for almost an hour), and Sunday late evening (for 20 minutes).

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, February 27th:

Monday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day; we like to learn, connect, and interact as much as possible.

Monday, very early morning, at 3:06am EST, the first Quarter Moon in 8.5° of Gemini becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build when the Moon entered Gemini on Sunday late morning (Feb. 26th). The Moon, in chatty, versatile Gemini, makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in sensitive, compassionate Pisces.

We feel compelled to take action. Last week (on Feb. 20th) saw a Super New Moon. “Seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making their 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 6-11 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Virgo, 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).

Monday morning, we have the opportunity to connect to others and start a new adventure or simply do something that gets us excited about our personal goals. It is also an opportunity to see the bigger picture if we choose to — or shift our perspective by talking it through with someone else. (Moon in Gemini sextiles Jupiter in Aries, exact at 9:08am EST)

Monday afternoon, consider connecting with others, socializing, and taking a compassionate approach toward yourself and others, especially when it comes to personal goals and passions. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections? (Moon in Gemini sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 1:30pm EST)

Monday late evening, we are invited to connect with others and share ourselves in whatever way, shape, or form feels right to us in the moment: spoken or written word, phone, email, IM, letter, etc. (Moon conjuncts Mars in Gemini, exact at 11:21pm EST)

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Tuesday, Feb. 28th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Monday for details).

Tuesday evening, at 8:07pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for 1.5 hours until 9:40pm EST. During this intuitive time, we sense harmonious connections despite focusing on making progress. Where our vision for the future is concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity and make realistic choices around connecting with 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 your Tuesday evening ahead of time.

Tuesday late evening, at 9:40pm EST, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until Friday late morning. 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 for the next two days.

Emotional safety is also important to us; we like connecting to the familiar and enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance. Make sure, though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, otherwise, you might start to feel drained and resentful.

Wednesday, March 1st:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Tuesday late evening for details).

Wednesday evening, we are asked to engage in a spiritual/intuitive journey inwards or to start a creative endeavor and lend loving and nurturing support to others. As best as you can, allow for feelings to flow, and release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. (Moon in Cancer trines Sun in Pisces, exact at 8:10pm EST)

Wednesday late evening, we are invited to make adjustments and (as best as we can) find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. On the one hand, we want to make space for our own desires and wants; on the other hand, we might need to address emotional or family issues. (Moon in Cancer squares Venus in Aries, exact at 9:50pm EST)

Also, on Wednesday late evening, we are invited to make some adjustments in our lives and find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations. As best as you can, look to expand your perspectives around any personal goals you are currently pursuing and find ways to create nurturing connections with biological or “chosen” family members. (Moon in Cancer squares Jupiter in Aries, exact at 10:04pm EST)

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, a Venus/Jupiter alignment in 12° of Aries becomes exact at 12:36am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday night on; it will remain strong until Saturday evening. This connection brings a certain optimism to social and personal relationships, together with a tremendous desire for an exploration of our own goals and what we feel passionate about.

Our personal growth feels important at this time — our relationship with ourselves — and since Chiron is in the mix here, at less than two degrees in separation of this alignment, we are also looking to grow on our healing journey.

Humor plays a big role in our interactions with others, as do tolerance, open-mindedness, and enthusiasm.

Something to contemplate or journal on: How could a new perspective on “inspired leadership” serve me at this time? Am I able to be fully myself?

Where could I bring a “beginner’s mind” to bear? Where is it time to let go of needing to know everything before I begin?

The best areas for investment include athletic endeavors, start-up projects or companies, entrepreneurial projects, personal development, anything new or that requires courage, anything to do with travel, and anything that requires a big-picture view or a new perspective around personal identity or personal projects.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 9-15 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Sagittarius (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra, so those folks will always be affected more strongly by Venus’s movements and aspects, Jupiter rules Sagittarius).

Thursday, March 2nd:

Thursday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Tuesday late evening for details).

Thursday morning, a Mercury/Saturn alignment in 29 degrees of Aquarius (an exalted degree) becomes exact at 9:34am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday afternoon on; it will remain strong until Friday evening. This connection strengthens our ability to make realistic decisions connected to our need for progress and collaboration. We are more able to come from a place of integrity and maturity when planning anything long-term.

We prefer to have serious conversations with others that move us forward, closer to a common goal. It’s an excellent period for reviewing, reassessing, perfecting, and improving our thinking patterns, future visions, and collective goals. Even though we might have a more negative or critical outlook initially, this alignment serves the purpose of reaching a balanced, mature, and realistic state.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following placements: 26-29 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, or 0-2 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Capricorn (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Saturn rules Capricorn)

Thursday early evening, at 5:52pm EST, Mercury changes signs from freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius to creative, sensitive Pisces. It will journey through Pisces until March 18th/19th.

For these next 3.5 weeks, we get a chance to communicate with compassion — we see the commonalities between us all rather than what separates us.

We seem to be connected to Source more easily during this time — if we allow that energy to come through — and our thinking will be very creative, imaginative, and intuitive.

The key with this energy is to remain in the “here and now” and open up to a higher vibration. If we can do that, we will be able to download information from an intuitive place rather than thinking things through. This could also be the reason why our minds are slowing down a bit and why we speak more softly.

Mercury in Pisces also offers us an opportunity to let go of any mental structures, conditioning, or fears that are no longer serving us. The more connected you are to your Higher Self, to your intuition, and to the energies inside and all around you, the less anxious, confused, and separate you are going to feel.

If you are not connected to your intuition, you may want to double-check with other people before signing any documents or buying any big-ticket items.

Are you ready to connect to your intuition more fully? Can you allow for the unfolding process, trusting your higher Self more fully?

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Pisces? If so, you may feel more talkative during this time. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you may need to learn to surrender to a slower pace and connect more fully to your heart and intuition.

Friday, March 3rd:

Friday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 10:16am EST (see Tuesday late evening for details).

Friday morning, at 9:22am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost an hour until 10:16am EST. Use this intuitive time to remain open and practice self-care — take good care of your emotional and physical body — that way, you’ll remain able to empower yourself and 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 Friday late morning ahead of time.

Friday late morning, at 10:16am EST, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until Sunday late 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. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic as best you can. Fun, games, and romance are a big part of this energy as well. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones.

If there are no “outer children” around, how about getting in touch with your “inner child” — it’s definitely easier for the next two-and-a-half days. What are you most grateful for today? What would be heaps and heaps of fun? What would be so much fun, you let out a tiny squeak just thinking of it?

Friday early afternoon, a Venus/Chiron alignment in almost 14 degrees of Aries becomes exact at 12:48pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday evening on; it will remain strong until Sunday night. This alignment reminds us of wounds around relationships or our sense of self-worth. Social situations might feel awkward.

We may experience some triggers, so do your best to bring compassion and understanding to yourself, to others, and to those past experiences that wounded you. We need to learn to love ourselves and heal deep fears of being “not good enough”. Healing happens much faster when we are open to forgiving and embracing ourselves exactly as we are (and are not).

Ask yourself: If I looked at my own limitations through the lens of the human-soul alliance, is it possible that would bring healing to my relationship with my persona — how I present myself to the world — and to my relationships with others?

Could I bring the gift of compassion, understanding, and forgiveness to my own insecurities or feelings of unworthiness whenever it’s needed? Could I also gift that to others?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 11-17 degrees of Aries, Libra, Capricorn, or Cancer? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra (since Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra)

Saturday, March 4th:

Saturday, the moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Friday late morning for details)

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On Saturday, a challenging Mars-Neptune aspect starts to build and get stronger as we get closer to March 14th — when the aspect becomes exact (at 25º of Gemini/Pisces). It will remain quite strong until March 21st.

Ask yourself: How do I use my mental energies? Am I exhausting myself? Do I feel overwhelmed? Am I taking breaks? Allowing myself to tune in?

Sunday, March 5th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 10:38pm EST (see Friday late morning for details).

Sunday late evening, at 10:18pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last for 20 minutes until 10:38pm EST. Use this intuitive time to focus on making realistic choices when connecting with others. Do your best to find a balance between your need for heartfelt, joyful self-expression in the here and now versus your desire to focus on an intellectually realistic and sustainable future.

Also, be your most authentic, joyful Self when connecting with like-minded people — and remember, during a Moon VoC, do your best not to start anything brand-new — instead, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow.

Also, on Sunday late evening, at 10:38pm EST, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday late morning (March 8th), 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.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (March 6th): the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day; in the morning, an opportune Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday morning on; it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday (March 8th); in the late morning, the Moon in Virgo opposes Mercury in Pisces, exact at 11:32am EST. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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Or One-Consciousness? Or being present?

In this Forum, we will talk about Saturn’s 2.5-year journey through Pisces – from March 7th, 2023 – May 25th, 2025 (and then again from Sept. 1st, 2025 – Feb. 14th, 2026).

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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,
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Sonja Francis

astrologercoach.com

February 20th – 26th

by Sonja Francis | Feb 19, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

Speak Visionary Truths

This week’s headline items: the New Moon (SuperMoon) in Pisces becomes exact very early on Monday morning; soon after that, Venus changes signs from Pisces to Aries. A Jupiter/Chiron alignment begins to build from Thursday on, and last but not least, it’s time to take action on our New Moon intentions, starting Friday early afternoon.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late evening (for a little over an hour), Friday very early morning ( for a little over an hour), and Sunday morning (a little over an hour).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, I have a gentle reminder:

Since the Jupiter/Chiron alignment in Aries starts intensifying this week, I wanted to remind everyone that you can watch my webinar about this powerful alignment to get a better sense of your own healing journey at this time.

Because I want as many of you as possible to do your own healing, I am offering a discount for this webinar until March 12th, as this alignment will intensify more and more over the next 21 days ==> Click here to get more info and to purchase.

PS: Current Star Members already have access to this webinar, please check your email (I sent this out on Feb. 6th).

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, February 20th:

Monday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than usual.

Monday very early morning, at 2:06am EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in almost 1.5° of Pisces, marking the beginning of a new Moon cycle. I also recommend you watch my video on the subject.

New Moons mark the ending and beginning of a monthly cycle and are therefore an optimal time to pause, reflect, and set new Intentions for the next 28 days.

This New Moon is another SuperMoon (the third of four Super New Moons in a row). These occur when the Moon is at its closest distance to the Earth (at the time of a New or Full Moon) and are more powerful. This means greater awareness of the issues connected to the particular New Moon energy in question.

Since this one occurs in Pisces, this Super New Moon invites us to connect with our inner divinity and ability to receive, trust our intuition, and contribute to life from a heart-centered and empathic place.

This New Moon chart has four planets in Pisces — that includes the Sun, the Moon, Neptune, and Venus; Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, is closely aligned with Venus. Venus and Pluto are both in 29º of their signs, which is an exalted degree!

The New Moon trines the South Node in Scorpio, making it easier for us to release traumas from the past and allow ourselves to feel whatever needs to be felt.

Mercury in Aquarius is the planet most aspected in this Super New Moon chart. It trines Mars in Gemini, sextiles Chiron in Aries, and squares Uranus in Taurus. All of this will bring an opportunity for greater healing, individually and collectively speaking. I will go into all of this in more detail in a moment, but first, let’s talk about the Pisces energy:

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. At its highest vibration, Pisces unifies all dualities — it is completely aware of the oneness of all. It tells us there is a union within that exists always and that we can tap into it.

Pisces is accepting and aware of both its temporal and its eternal nature; it understands that we are both singular in nature and also an inseparable part of the universe. It lovingly allows all because it knows separation is an illusion (or conditioning at best) — that separation only exists in the mind.

At its densest expression, however, Pisces feels separate, fearful, and victimized. It wants to escape the harsh physical realities of this world.

We get trapped in this lower vibration when we don’t go within to connect with our inner divinity, when we don’t rest enough, when we can’t trust ourselves — our inner processes and intuitive Selves.

Nature is a wonderful teacher for this — if you start to feel overwhelmed by what you are feeling or experiencing,… Click here to read the whole Super New Moon article and get all the Coaching questions for this month.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following: 0-4 degrees of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or 29 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly for the next 28 days. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

The New Moon is also the best time to set powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. This is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase — so this month, the best time to set intentions would be between 2:06am on Feb. 20th and 11:06pm on Feb. 21st and then again from 12:14am until 2:06am on Feb. 22nd (New York-time)

For more info on setting New Moon Intentions, click here

Also, on Monday very early morning at 2:56am EST, Venus changes signs from intuitive, creative, dreamy Pisces to fast-paced, enthusiastic, active Aries, where it will journey until March 16th.

Until March 16th, we are going to feel passionate about connecting with others. We are ready to make a new start: if you are single, this could be a great chance to start something new (all things being equal).

With Venus in Aries, spontaneity and independence are important to us. You’re not the only one who likes a challenge, so don’t make it too easy for others to win you over.

If you are already in a committed relationship, you get a wonderful chance to bring freshness and excitement to your bedroom and “other parts of the house”. We also have more energy than usual; we are more likely to want to get out of the house and be active with others.

All this is especially true if you are a Taurus, Libra, or Aries Sun-sign or Rising sign. As an Aries, beauty and love will enter your life during this time, you will feel more attractive, and you will attract things to you. As a Taurus or Libra, you will feel more energized, passionate, and more than usually direct.

Monday late morning, an opportune Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 11:59am EST. We started to feel this aspect build last Saturday evening (Feb. 18th); it will remain strong until this Tuesday evening. We have an opportunity to bring healing energy to our concrete minds and to our thoughts. We also have a chance to heal insecurities in our verbal, in-person, social media, or email interactions.

We are better able now to tune out that automatic/critical inner voice in favor of more loving and compassionate structures for thinking and communicating. By bringing love and understanding to our thinking processes, we have a chance to move beyond entrenched habits like “impatient self-talk” or the use of aggressive language (swear words, for example).

Here are a few good “chew toys” for your mind at this time: What was your family’s attitude towards communication? Toward speaking up for yourself? What if you tried a kinder approach for a bit? Does your inner dialog really have to repeat what they said when you were 3 or 5 years old? What if you tried using a gentler voice for the next ten minutes or so?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 11-15 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? 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 or Virgo (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).

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Tuesday, Feb. 21st:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in sensitive, creative Pisces all day (see Monday for details).

If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions yet, there is still time! You have until 11:06pm EST today (Tuesday). If possible, align them with the New Moon energies that I spoke about in my video — feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore — click here to watch my video on the Super New Moon in Pisces.

For more info on how to best set your New Moon Intentions, click here to read my article on the subject.

Tuesday early evening, a challenging Mercury/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 5:22pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday evening (Feb. 19th) on; it will remain strong until this week, Thursday evening. 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. We may also want to make some changes to 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 12-18 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).

Tuesday late evening, at 11:06pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for a little over an hour until 12:14am EST (Tuesday night/Wednesday very early morning). Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to be guided by inspiration and fully commit to a project or task that might serve you long-term. Listen and trust the subtle messages in your heart that stir you toward success as best as you can.

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 Tuesday late evening until Wednesday very early morning ahead of time.

Wednesday, Feb. 22nd:

Wednesday very early morning, at 12:14am EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Friday very early morning. 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.

Wednesday late afternoon, a harmonious Mercury/Mars aspect becomes exact at 3:14pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday afternoon on; it will remain strong until Friday evening. This helps clarify our goals. We act from vision (and forward-looking, innovative thinking); this supports collaboration with others on shared goals on an equal footing.

We are quick, perceptive, and brave; interestingly, we can easily perceive the weaknesses of others right now. Our minds are more restless, so it’s important that we keep ourselves active.

We are expressive and have lively conversations in which we speak visionary truths without coming across as too blunt or offensive — on the other hand, due to the cerebral nature of what we are sharing, we might not come across as very warm.

We seem to download great insights and make superb decisions at the very last minute — and the good news is, we can easily turn our insights into workable projects.

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 13-20 degrees of Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra? If so, you may feel more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Aries (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Mars rules Aries)

Thursday, Feb. 23rd:

Thursday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day (see Wednesday very early morning for details).

Thursday early morning, we have an opportunity to connect with others and move a project forward that is dear to us. It’s time for action: What small (or even large) action steps could you take? What needs to be communicated so you can move forward faster? Who can give you the information you need? (Moon in Aries sextiles Mars in Gemini, exact at 4:44am EST)

Thursday morning, we get an opportunity to connect with others and share our personal vision and dreams — and maybe make a difference in our current communities. (Moon in Aries sextiles Mercury in Aquarius, exact at 6:03am EST)

Also, on Thursday, Jupiter’s alignment with Chiron in Aries starts intensifying until March 12th — when the aspect becomes exact. It will remain quite strong until March 29th.

Wherever we have Chiron natally, or by transit, a non-traditional approach is needed for our sensitivities and wounding from the past; self-compassion and understanding helps us see the gift of our sensitivities and wounding.

Wherever we have Jupiter natally, or by transit, on the other hand, we are looking for expansion and new perspectives. We want more (go big or go home), we want to learn something beyond just information, and we want to learn from our direct experience — learning in that fashion leads to wisdom. Our philosophies, beliefs, and any higher meaning are also connected to Jupiter-related explorations.

Given all that, the Jupiter-Chiron alignment will stir up any beliefs we hold about our wounded masculine energies — and our sensitivities (too much, not enough, not “normal”).

Collectively and individually, our desire to understand our humanity will be stronger; we feel more optimistic, less ashamed, and want to adopt a holistic approach to ourselves and our healing journey ==> What is a ‘holistic” approach? It can include balancing and integrating the following:

Feminine-Masculine
Head and heart
The physical and the spiritual
Rational and mysterious
Self and others
Individual self-expression and group consciousness
Inner and outer
Doing and allowing (or resting)

This alignment could also be a religious healing journey or a spiritual crisis ==> What is a healing journey?

One healing journey can occur when we see something that has limitations or feels off and we allow it to be as it is. We do not fix the “God-given” but instead embrace it, perhaps even love it, and come to see it as a gift from God/Universe. We do not overcompensate; we accept where we are at.

Feel free to watch the “Jupiter-Chiron alignment in Aries” – webinar. Click here for more info and/or to purchase

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 2-17 degrees of Aries, Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius? 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 Sagittarius (Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).

Friday, Feb. 24th:

Friday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries until 3:29am EST (see Wednesday very early morning for details).

Friday very early morning, at 2:22am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over an hour, until 3:29am EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, follow your inner compass and take care of your own needs; on the other hand, deepen your authentic connection to whatever you are building long-term.

As always, with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Friday very early morning ahead of time.

Also, on Friday very early morning, at 3:29am EST, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until Sunday late 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.

Friday from 12:02pm EST on, it is time to start taking action on our New Moon intentions! If you set Intentions on Feb. 20th or 21st – after the New Moon became exact — this afternoon will be the best time to start taking relevant actions.

If you wrote your intentions down, look at what came through intuitively. If you didn’t write anything down, get quiet and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?

Saturday, Feb. 25th:

Saturday, the moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day (see Friday very early morning for details).

Saturday morning, 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. (Moon conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, exact at 7:25am EST)

Saturday evening, on the one hand, we long for peace and physical comfort, on the other, we want to connect with like-minded people over our vision for the future to see what we can create together. We may need to make some adjustments between these two needs that are seemingly at odds. (Moon in Taurus squares Mercury in Aquarius, exact at 7:16pm EST)

Since the Moon is in Taurus today, I wanted to take this opportunity to share about the Mini Retreat that I created in collaboration with Honey Harken: Leap Forward into Love – A Taste Of Venus!

If you missed our last one on Feb. 16th and have heard how amazing it was, please know that we have added another date so you can join us.

The next date is Wednesday, April 5th, at 7:30pm EST. So please save that date on your calendar now, and register here. I promise you won’t regret this! Also, there will be an Early Registration fee available until April 4th at midnight.

If you didn’t hear how amazing it was, please let me share some testimonials from our last event:

💫 “This mini-retreat was profound for me. I had a breakthrough around where and how I bring my past into the present. The clarity of that and the importance of honoring myself newly was a great discovery. I am really excited! Thank you, Sonja & Honey. Thank you so much!” — Al C.

💫 “The last two hours were super, super special and they felt really sacred. It was just lovely. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! This really was a big gift. Have a beautiful evening, everyone!” — Chernise S.

Sunday, Feb. 26th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus until 10:48am EST (see Friday very early morning for details).

Sunday morning, at 9:42am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for a little over an hour until 10:48am EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other in regard to earthly issues and mutually support each other in practical ways.

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 Sunday late morning ahead of time.

Sunday late morning, at 10:48am EST, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until next week, Tuesday late evening (Feb. 28th). For the next two days, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible. “Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way…

The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead…

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 27th): the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day; in the very early morning, at 3:06am EST, the first Quarter Moon in almost 8.5° of Gemini becomes exact; a little later that day, the Moon sextiles Venus in Aries, exact at 3:24am EST; then, the Moon sextiles Jupiter in Aries, exact at 9:08am EST; then it sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 1:30pm EST; and last but not least, it conjuncts Mars in Gemini, exact at 11:21pm EST. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

One More Announcement:

Join me for our next FORECASTING FORUM, live on Monday, March 6th, at 2pm PST/5pm EST/10pm GMT (London time).

How can you turn your dreams into reality?

What needs your focus until 2025?
What will it take to have a true connection with Source?
Or One-Consciousness? Or being present?

In this Forum, we will talk about Saturn’s 2.5-year journey through Pisces – from March 7th, 2023 – May 25th, 2025 (and then again from Sept. 1st, 2025 – Feb. 14th, 2026).

If you want to align with the upcoming energies, join me live or sign up for the mp4 video presentation.

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Here are two testimonials from our participants after joining one of our recent Forums:

“Thank you Sonja for your expertise. I have peace of mind now, I understand the astrological forces at play and I appreciate your in depth explanation of the layers of aspects compounding things for me.” — Tatia B.

“Wanted to say how great the latest Forum was. I love it when you add the human touch (personal experiences) it shows that we are all learning, and can share on the journey and admitting that you are also on the path. It makes your webinars much more approachable than most other peoples.” — Steve M.

To register for this month only, click here.

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

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

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Sonja Francis

astrologercoach.com

February 13th – 19th

by Sonja Francis | Feb 12, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

The Desire to Manifest Tangible Results

This week’s headline items: the last Quarter Moon becomes exact Monday late morning; Mercury squares the Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio on Wednesday night; the Balsamic Moon phase begins in Capricorn late on Thursday evening; last but not least, the Sun changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces on Saturday early evening.

There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday evening (for a little over 1.5 hours), Wednesday evening (4 hours), Friday late evening (a little over an hour), and Sunday evening (3 hours).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, I have a gentle reminder:

Our upcoming LOVE-FEST is coming closer… an Early-registration discount is available until Feb. 15th at midnight EST! 👉 To get MORE INFO or TO REGISTER for this beautiful online event, please click here.

This is a collaboration between the lovely Honey Harken and myself. We are uniting our forces of love in this 2-hour webinar to help you reconnect with your inner Venus-energy!

WHEN: Feb. 16th at 7:30pm EST/6:30pm CST/4:30pm PST

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Monday, February 13th:

Monday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio until 8:31pm EST. Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. This occurs by a process of subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. It’s therefore an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.

Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, and “love me or leave me”. It can therefore be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies …

Monday late morning, at 11:01am EST, the last Quarter Moon in 24°5’ of Scorpio becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build from when the Moon entered Scorpio, Saturday early afternoon (Feb. 11th). While in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, the Moon makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius.

This may bring challenges; however, it also energizes us to face what demands completion or change. We are better served during the last Quarter Moon by reviewing any projects begun around the last New Moon — in this case, that would be Jan. 21st — rather than launching new ones.

As best as you can, find kind and creative solutions for whatever comes up, whether internally or with others. Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s ultimately what disempowers us and others.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-27 degrees of Scorpio, Aquarius, Taurus, or Leo? f so, you are more affected by this month’s last Quarter Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer since the Sun rules Leo, and the Moon rules Cancer.

Monday evening, at 6:52pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts a little over 1.5 hours until 8:31pm EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to focus on inner processes. As best as you can, release any fears or traumas that keep you stuck in the past, and deepen your connection to what you feel deeply passionate about out there in the world — you have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task now — something that might serve you long-term.

And, as always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday evening ahead of time.

Monday at 8:31pm EST, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.

Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius — and it is currently transiting through Aries, making this a great time to explore our individual passions and goals. As best as you can, bring the enthusiastic energies of Jupiter to the fulfillment of your own desires — and get excited about new paths and new projects.

Ask yourself: What might open up if I became more connected to “I am that I am”? What if I took a 5% more positive attitude towards myself and my personal passions and goals?

Use this time to create more joy and pleasure in the pursuit of your personal goals, especially if you are getting burned out from doing too much for too long.

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Tuesday, Feb. 14th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Monday evening for details).

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Tuesday very early morning, we have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, have an adventure, or do something that gets us excited about the future. (Moon in Sagittarius sextiles Mercury in Aquarius, exact at 3:39am EST)

Tuesday late morning, we have lots of energy and a positive attitude towards life. Be open to exploring something you feel passionate or enthusiastic about — what projects come to mind? What would be a fantastic use for all the physical energy that you currently have access to? (Moon in Sagittarius trines Jupiter in Aries, exact at 11:56am EST)

Tuesday evening, we might find ourselves wanting to explore a new healing modality for body, mind, and heart aimed at renewing our enthusiasm for life. We are capable of being compassionate and forgiving with ourselves at this time — and a gentle and holistic approach is best. (Moon in Sagittarius trines Chiron in Aries, exact at 7:34pm EST)

Tuesday late evening, we are asked to balance our need to venture beyond our day-to-day mind with our desire for mentally stimulating projects. (Moon in Sagittarius opposes Mars in Gemini, exact at 9:06pm EST)

Tuesday late evening, we are invited to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. We are also being asked to make space for recalibrating physical issues (body, money, our planet, etc) and being open to new perspectives and attitudes or maybe even further adventures. It is a dance, and possibly not a comfortable one. What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable? (Moon in Sagittarius quincunxes Uranus Taurus, exact at 10:59pm EST)

Wednesday, Feb. 15th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Monday evening for details).

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Wednesday morning, a Venus/Neptune alignment in 24° of Pisces becomes exact at 7:25am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday (Feb. 12th) on; it will remain strong until this Friday evening. It asks us to dissolve anything that keeps us from opening our hearts more fully. This connection makes us dream of Soul connections with others.

We are highly romantic and may turn a blind eye to “what is” in pursuit of a fantasy that we want or need to have fulfilled. Beware of anything that sounds too good to be true — whether that’s in connection with people or money — it might indeed be “too good to be true.”

On a more positive note, this combination also makes it easier for us to forgive others and ourselves — we can see the divine potential in others and therefore lean towards a compassionate approach.

Ask yourself: What needs my forgiveness and higher love (myself included)? What needs to dissolve or melt away for my heart to be fully open?

What is my current relationship to the divine? In what ways could my imagination support that relationship? What might happen if I let myself be held by the divine? Might I be able to trust life and its mysterious ways more easily?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 21-27 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Pisces (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra, and Neptune is the ruler of Pisces).

Wednesday evening, at 8:06pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts 4 hours until 12am EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, focus on the bigger picture, or commit to something that gets you excited about the future.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday evening until Thursday very early morning ahead of time.

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, at 12am EST, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Friday night/Saturday very early morning. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.

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”

Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and it is transiting through Aquarius making this a great time to take a look at our visions for humanity and at things we would like to accomplish long-term within our communities (in-person or online).

It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our various networks and connections to like-minded people; as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations: Do they truly resonate with your personal vision for the future — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago?

Does participation in those groups or networks align with who you are now and with where you see yourself 5 years from now? What do you truly want to commit yourself to?

Also, on Wednesday night/Thursday every early morning around 1:55am EST, Mercury squares the Moon Nodes (6º49’ of Taurus-Scorpio) when Mercury reaches 6º49’ of Aquarius. This aspect started to build from Monday night on; it will stay strong until Friday late evening. Squares mark turning points; they challenge us to go beyond our survival strategies and stay objective and detached when thinking about the future.

When it comes to our inner dialog and communication skills, we are asked to take a 90-degree turn and visualize a future we want to “live into” versus one we want to avoid.

We must make a perceptual shift to move forward — and this one is a turning point for the conditioned or survival mind — we must balance our need for physical comforts against more authentic, emotional connections — those that support a deeper understanding of our past traumas and support us in moving beyond them into a future that provides stability and abundance.

Ask yourself: Where do I need to be more conscious of my inner dialog about the future? Or my conversations with like-minded people? What might become possible for me and my communities if I got really clear about what kind of thinking would create the future I would truly like to “live into”?

The Moon Nodes encode a tremendous amount of information about the current evolutionary process of humanity. They symbolize the path of “Return to Source”, where we remember our inherent divinity and unity.

We are invited to find a balance between inner processes and outer focus. We may want to practice going beyond our fears (in general) and attachments to survival strategies (i.e. our conditioning).

We may also want to make an effort to connect to what’s important to us, to what we truly value (ourselves included).

Ask yourself: Where do I stand when it comes to a healthy sense of Self? What stands between me and “healthy self-esteem”? What’s my relationship to the physical world? To my body? My personal resources?

Since we are dealing with many Fixed Signs here, it would be futile to get too attached to thoughts, preferences, visions, emotional connections, comforts, habits, opinions, etc.

Feel free to learn more about the current Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio as they relate to your own birth chart) here.

Thursday, Feb. 16th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Wednesday night for details).

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Thursday late morning, a Sun/Saturn alignment in 27.5° of Aquarius becomes exact at 11:48am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday evening (Feb. 12th) on; it will remain strong until this Sunday evening (Feb. 19th). This alignment brings a more serious tone to our commitments with our long-term goals — it’s a time when we are called upon to “get real”.

This is especially true for future visions that require diligence and self-discipline but also applies to anything that requires consistency and a mature approach. We are motivated by the desire to manifest tangible results. We are able to focus and work hard right now, especially if we have a vision in mind that serves the greater good; we welcome a sense of discipline, structure, and order.

Recommended at this time: making new commitments to previously-held visions, taking care of our responsibilities, and making careful use of anything that’s within our control.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following: 24-29 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, or 0-1 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you may feel the effects of this alignment more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Capricorn (the Sun rules Leo; Saturn rules Capricorn).

Thursday late evening, around 9:30pm EST, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches 13° of Capricorn. This lasts until Monday very early morning when the New Moon/SuperMoon in Pisces becomes exact (more on that next week… however, feel free to watch my Super New Moon video already now, here)

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?

Friday, Feb. 17th:

Friday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Wednesday night for details).

Friday late evening, an opportune Mercury/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 9:13pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday morning on; it will remain strong until Sunday morning. 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 creates a possibility of expansion through stepping into uncharted territory. Humor can be a great way to tap into this energetic combo. This planetary connection also favors group-experiences, networking, teaching, studying, and taking initiative. 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 that would instill confidence in your exploration of the mind? Is there a new mental process that is asking to be explored, especially in connection with future visions? Are you ready to expand your mind? Your thinking?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? 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).

Friday late evening, at 11:18pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over 1 hour until 12:35am EST (Thursday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. We might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks, and don’t forget to practice a little self-care.

And, as always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Friday late evening/night ahead of time.

Saturday, Feb. 18th:

Saturday very early morning, at 12:35am EST, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Sunday night. 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.

Ask yourself: Do I need to give my body something different to raise it to a higher vibration? When I tune in to myself, what insights does my body provide?

Saturday early evening, at 5:34pm EST, the Sun changes signs from freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius to creative, compassionate Pisces, where it will journey until March 20th. This brings our awareness to our sense of oneness with everyone and everything around us. We feel like sponges, able to pick up all energy around us; this also makes us more sensitive and emotional.

We are more drawn towards expressing ourselves in a creative or spiritual way. Music or energy healing gives us vitality and can heighten our own personal vibrations. We need to slow down a little and listen to our intuition more fully — if we ignore our feelings and the subtle messages we are getting, we will most likely feel more anxious and somewhat frustrated. This could also be connected to the slow pace that our body or our surroundings are demanding of us.

The keyword here is “allowing”: as best as you can, be aware of what you are resisting, moment to moment, and create some space — allow it to be as it is. Notice when you are sensing someone else’s feelings rather than your own.

All this is especially true if you are a Leo or Pisces Sun-sign or Rising-sign. As a Pisces, you will feel a good dose of confidence and playfulness in the next four weeks; as a Leo, your vitality will depend on allowing things to flow and being gentle with yourself.

Sunday, Feb. 19th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius until 11:56pm EST (see Saturday very early morning for details).

Sunday early afternoon, an opportune Venus/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 12:05pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening on; it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday early morning (Feb. 21st). This is an opportunity to bring a sense of compassion and creativity to whatever needs restructuring or rebuilding in our lives.

It’s also an opportunity to notice how obsessed we’ve become about manifesting something real/authentic and soften our approach a little. Remember: an opportunity is not automatically given to us; we have to make something of it.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following placements: 27-29 degrees of Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio, Taurus, or 0-1 degrees of Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, or Gemini? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Scorpio (Venus rules Taurus and Libra; Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio)

Sunday late evening, at 9pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that lasts for 3 hours, until 11:56pm EST. Use this intuitive time to focus on a long-term vision for your communities that involve a mature and realistic approach. As best as you can, take your time, and do your best to come from a place of integrity.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Sunday late evening/night ahead of time.

Sunday at 11:56pm EST, the Moon moves into sensitive, creative Pisces, where it will journey until next week, Tuesday night/Wednesday very early morning (Feb. 21st/22nd). 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.

It’s also a great time to allow all there is, as it is, and to go with the flow, following our intuitive voice as much as possible. We are being asked to tap into the “feminine” energies within ourselves, so we can start to vibrate on a universal frequency.

Ask yourself: Is my “Higher Self” asking for more introverted/inner love-time? If I tune in with my intuitive voice, what am I receiving? Sensing?

Do I need more downtime? More resting time? More compassion? How might being kind to myself and trusting the process of Life create a more loving connection with the universe?

Sunday is also the last day before the Super New Moon in Pisces becomes exact. This is a great day to let go of what no longer serves us. As best as you can, avoid jumping the gun: Rather than launching into brand-new endeavors or connections, wait until a couple of days have passed after the New Moon (and if you haven’t seen it yet, click here to watch my Super New Moon video).

Some of us might feel a little anxious or nervous today: As best as you can, get quiet and go within… Listen to the silence between the sounds… Find peace in the connection with your innermost and truest Self.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 20th): the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day; in the very early morning at 2:06am EST, the Super New Moon in almost 1°5’ of Pisces becomes exact; also in the very early morning at 2:56am EST, Venus changes signs from intuitive, creative, dreamy Pisces to fast-paced, enthusiastic, active Aries, where it will journey until March 16th; in the late morning, an opportune Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 11:59am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening on; it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday evening (Feb. 21st). More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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by Sonja Francis | Feb 5, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

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This week’s headline items: Mercury exits its post-Shadow phase Tuesday very early morning, and later that day, Uranus resumes its normal pace in the sky. Mercury aligns with Pluto in a late degree of Capricorn on Friday, a day before it changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday morning (for 7 hours), Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning (a little over 2 hours), and Saturday late morning (almost 2 hours).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, I have a gentle reminder & another announcement…

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, February 6th:

Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 4:14pm EST. 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 …

If there are no “outer children” around, how about getting in touch with your “inner child” — it’s definitely easier for the next two 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?

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Monday morning, at 9:15am EST, we enter Moon Void of Course (VoC), which lasts for 7 hours until 4:14pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to focus on making realistic choices when connecting with others. Do your best to find a balance between your need for heartfelt, joyful self-expression in the here and now and focusing on an intellectually realistic and sustainable future.

As always, with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday morning until the late afternoon ahead of time.

Monday afternoon, an opportune Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 1:26pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Saturday late evening (Feb. 4th) on; it will remain strong until this Tuesday night. This aspect gives us the opportunity to bring compassion and an intuitive approach to our thinking process. Having faith and connecting to our Higher Selves will be of service to us 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.

Let yourself be inspired! A book, a song, a movie, or someone else’s words allow the Universe to speak to 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 21-26 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Scorpio, or Taurus? 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 late afternoon, at 4:14pm EST, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Thursday very early morning (Feb. 9th), 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.

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Tuesday, Feb. 7th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo until Thursday very early morning (see Monday late afternoon for details).

Tuesday very early morning, at 1:14am EST, Mercury’s post-Shadow phase ends. As you may recall, on January 18th, when Mercury stationed direct, I mentioned the Mercury Shadow phases as well: If you want to buy, sell or ship big-ticket items, it’s best to avoid the periods shortly before Mercury goes retrograde and after Mercury goes direct. This is especially true if the items are connected to transportation (cars, plane tickets, etc.) or communication (phone, computer, iPad, etc.)

The good news is this Shadow phase ends early this morning when Mercury reaches 24º21′ of Capricorn. This means we can finally go ahead and book those plane tickets — or buy that new car or iPhone (or anything else communication- or transportation-related). We can also more easily take in new information, so teaching, sharing, and learning will be more effective. Click here to read my blog on the subject.

Tuesday morning requires some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the urge to expand our perspective when it comes to our personal passions and beliefs about life — and on the other hand, to be precise and practical in our thinking and at work. The key here is to be of service and allow for experimentation so we don’t drive ourselves or others crazy. (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Jupiter in Aries, exact at 6:51am EST)

Tuesday late afternoon, we are being invited to stretch and grow — to undertake a process of adjusting our actions. We may feel a little scatterbrained or all over the map. As best as you can, stay flexible, don’t rush into anything — and don’t be too hard on yourself. (Moon in Virgo squares Mars in Gemini, exact at 4:05pm EST)

Tuesday early evening calls for some more 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 heal our relationship with the inner masculine (assertiveness/anger, leadership, taking actions) — and on the other, the need to tend to our daily work or health routines. (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Chiron in Aries, exact at 5:58pm EST)

Tuesday late evening, we are invited to connect with like-minded people and learn something new about our unique talents or value in the world. We are able to better connect to anything that requires attention to detail. We might also perhaps implement revolutionary health routines or other systems in our day-to-day life that support our values and make life more enjoyable. (Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus, exact at 10:16pm EST)

Also, on Tuesday, Uranus resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its station (now in direct motion). What has come up in the last four weeks around radical change (financial or otherwise) and freedom around self-worth issues? How are you doing with honoring your own individuality or idiosyncrasies?

Wednesday, Feb. 8th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day (see Monday late afternoon for details).

Tuesday night/Wednesday very early morning, an opportune Venus/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 12:29am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on; it will remain strong until Thursday evening. This gives us the opportunity to experiment with how we relate to others — to do something different or unusual — freedom plays a big part in this aspect.

Of course, others are experimenting too, so you might experience some unusual or unexpected interactions during this time — it’s a favorable time for social meetings and events — especially anything spiritual or creative in nature. As best as you can, stay open and flexible: fresh air is blowing through your relationships.

We’re also ready to experiment with our financial undertakings — good places to look: all things “tech” (electronics, technology, internet); metaphysics; the arts; group activities. This is not the best time to make long-term financial investments that are not suggested in an intuitive flash.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 13-17 degrees of Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aquarius (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra, while Uranus rules Aquarius).

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, at 1:40am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts a little over 2 hours, until 3:47am EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other around earthly issues and support each other in practical ways. Your attention to detail is enhanced; you might implement new health routines or other systems that support your long-term goals.

As always, with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday night until Thursday early morning ahead of time.

Thursday, Feb. 9th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo and VoC until 3:47am EST (see Monday late afternoon for details).

Thursday early morning, at 3:47am EST, the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, where it will journey until Saturday early afternoon. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time as we seek the approval of others.

Thursday evening, we are invited to reexamine our various one-on-one relationships and expand our perspectives regarding our identity or personal passions. Do your best to balance your need for harmony and fairness against exploring yourself and your goals from a higher perspective. It’s also an opportunity to open up our consciousness through other people. As best as you can, expand your perspectives about life and relationships — and enjoy the optimism.

Ask yourself: How can I balance my need for connection and harmony with my desire for greater self-fulfillment and self-alignment? What are my expectations of myself and others? Am I projecting my filters and assumptions onto other people? What might happen if I looked through those assumptions and got truly present with another person? (Moon in Libra opposes Jupiter in Aries, exact at 7pm EST)

Friday, Feb. 10th:

Friday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Thursday very early morning for details).

Friday early afternoon, a Mercury/Pluto alignment in almost 29° of Capricorn becomes exact at 12:16pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday night on; it will remain strong until Sunday evening. With this alignment, an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely.

We have tremendous mental focus — which could tip into obsession. Choose love over fear whenever possible. Connect to the things you feel passionate about — and connect to others, empowering them with your passions. As best as you can, choose your words carefully — if possible, speak from that deeply connected and empowered place.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself: What fears or concerns do I need to let go of to communicate more powerfully and with passion?

Am I living my life from a place of wanting to protect myself from long-term harm or worst-case scenarios? Or with an open heart, feeling empowered in my daily choices?

If you answered “yes” (or “sometimes”) to the first question, ask yourself: Am I ready to let go of thinking or obsessing about worst-case scenarios? Am I ready to trust the process and give myself permission to grieve any losses, and let go of the urge to protect myself at any cost?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following: 27-29 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Libra, or Cancer or 0-1 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel more connected to this alignment. 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).

Saturday, Feb. 11th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 1:34pm EST (see Thursday very early morning for details).

Saturday morning, at 6:22am EST, Mercury changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, objective Aquarius, where it will journey until March 2nd.

For the next 3 weeks, we tend to contradict others more quickly and offer a different perspective; we enjoy intellectual debates. We are quicker, more alert, and 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 3 weeks.

Saturday late morning, at 11:41am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for almost 2 hours, until 1:34pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others, and play nice; on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new — stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Saturday late morning until the early afternoon ahead of time.

Saturday early afternoon, an opportune Mars/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 1:02pm EST. This aspect is unusually long due to the Mars Station. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Thursday evening (Feb. 2nd) on; it will remain strong until next week, Saturday evening (Feb. 18th).

Because Mars has spent a relatively long time in Gemini (since August 2022), this aspect was also exact in September and December of last year. Think back to Sept.13th – 22nd and Dec. 13th – 27th, 2022: What did you learn about your own humanity during those periods? What did you learn about your sensitivities? What were you able to communicate to others that supported your healing journey — or theirs?

This is an opportunity to accept the validity of our anger and desire so that we can learn to express these energies naturally and confidently.

This could also inspire us to make resolutions and take action toward healing our physical, sexual, and spiritual wounds. As best as you can, allow yourself and others to be human while on your path to wholeness and a larger, more purposeful life. Remember: this is an “opportunity” — those aren’t necessarily handed to us; we have to make them happen.

Ask yourself: Could I allow myself and others to be human? What if I took a curious approach toward my flaws, quirks, and insecurities? How might this support my healing process? Someone else’s?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-15 degrees of Gemini, Aries, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries (Mars rules Aries).

Saturday afternoon, at 1:34pm EST, the Moon moves into passionate all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until next week, Monday evening. Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact next week, Monday late morning).

Sunday, Feb. 12th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Saturday afternoon for details).

Sunday is filled with Quincunxes — an aspect that requires inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges. Let’s look at each quincunx in turn:

Sunday early morning: On the one hand, we need to develop inner awareness around the urge to expand our perspective when it comes to our personal goals and beliefs about ourselves — and on the other hand, the need to merge with another and feel deeply and intimately connected to them. (Moon in Scorpio quincunxes Jupiter in Aries, exact at 5:07am EST)

Sunday early afternoon, on the one hand, we need to develop inner awareness around the urge to go deeper and connect with others; on the other hand, we are more aware of triggers and limitations connected to old childhood wounds.

As best as you can, be compassionate and understanding with yourself when feelings of anger come up (and even if shame follows expressions of that anger). Ask yourself: How might 5% more compassion support my relationship with myself and others today? (Moon in Scorpio quincunxes Chiron in Aries, exact at 1:57pm EST)

Sunday afternoon, on the one hand, we need to develop inner awareness around the desire to be mentally stimulated and share ourselves with others — and on the other, the need to go deeper and deal with trauma signatures from the past (Moon in Scorpio quincunxes Mars in Gemini, exact at 2:28pm EST)

Sunday early evening, we are invited to examine our 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 personal values and desire for freedom? (Moon in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 5:43pm)

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 13th): the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio until 8:31pm EST; in the late morning, the last Quarter Moon in 24°5’ of Scorpio becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build from when the Moon entered Scorpio on Saturday early afternoon (Feb. 11th). At 6:52pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts a little over 1.5 hours until 8:31pm EST. At that time, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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January 30th – Feb. 5th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 29, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

Practice Gentleness, Be Kind to Yourself

This week’s headline items: Uranus is still stationing and therefore exalted all week; the Full Moon in 16.5° of Leo becomes exact on Sunday afternoon.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday very early morning (for a little over 2.5 hours), Wednesday morning (for a little over 8 hours), and Friday night/Saturday very early morning (for 2.5 hours).

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 30th:

Monday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus until 3:35am EST. 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.

Sunday night/Monday very early morning, at 12:52am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over 2.5 hours, until 3:35am EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other in regard to earthly issues and mutually support each other in practical ways.

As always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Sunday night until Monday very early morning ahead of time.

Monday at 3:35am EST, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Wednesday afternoon. For the next two days, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible. “Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way…

The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead…

Also: last but not least, Uranus (the planet associated with innovations and breakthroughs) is still stationing all week. 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. 7th (when the station phase has ended).

Definitely expect the unexpected. Uranus is all about breaking away from traditional structures and moving towards a new future 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?

Our intuition is very strong and delivers sudden insights and ideas at this time, 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? Are you finding ways to reinvent yourself (or at least your pocketbook)? Is anything holding you back? What are you more aware of in connection with your unique visions, values, and financial freedoms?

As best as you can during this time, stay open and flexible, go with the flow — and pay attention to messages from the Universe.

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Tuesday, Jan. 31st:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Monday early morning for details)

Tuesday, very early morning, if we are awake at this time, we are asked to connect with like-minded people, share our vision, and exchange information with them. (Moon in Gemini trines Sun in Aquarius, exact at 1:24am EST)

Tuesday early morning, if you are ready and awake, consider connecting with others, socializing, and taking a compassionate approach toward yourself and others, especially when it comes to personal goals and passions.

Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections? (Moon in Gemini sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 4:25am EST)

Tuesday early afternoon, we experience a need for inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice.

Making this choice demands that we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, we want to connect on a realistic level and share long-term goals with others, or how we can overcome obstacles in our lives — and on the other hand, we feel a need to be curious, in constant movement, and gathering or exchanging information/data as much as possible. (Moon in Gemini quincunxes Mercury in Capricorn, exact at 12:27pm EST)

Wednesday, Feb. 1st:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini until 3:11pm EST (see Monday very early morning for details)

Wednesday morning, at 6:58am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for a little over 8 hours, until 3:11pm EDT. During this intuitive time, we sense harmonious connections despite focusing on making progress. Where our vision for the future is concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity and make realistic choices around connecting with 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 ahead of time from Wednesday morning until the afternoon.

Wednesday early afternoon, an opportune Sun/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 2:27pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday afternoon (Jan. 30th) on; it will remain strong until Friday. This aspect is an opportunity for self-healing that could support our vision for the future and bring us into better alignment with our physical and emotional bodies.

We all have flaws, wounds, and insecurities. The more we can open up to that being ok for ourselves, the less judgmental we will be with others. This is also a great time to recognize that our so-called flaws and insecurities have become some of our best assets and strengths — how might this be true for you?

Until Friday, practice gentleness as best as you can; be kind to yourself and others. Again, remember: an opportunity is an opening, a glimpse of new possibilities — so “opportunities” are not simply handed to us, tied up with a bow — we have to “take” them and make something of them. What will you do with this particular opportunity?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-15 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini or Sagittarius? 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 Leo (the Sun rules Leo).

Wednesday afternoon, at 3:11pm EST, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until Saturday very early morning. 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 for the next two days.

Thursday, Feb. 2nd:

Thursday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Wednesday afternoon for details).

Thursday, very early morning, we are invited to make some adjustments in our lives and find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations.

As best as you can, look to expand your perspectives around any personal goals you are currently pursuing and find ways to create nurturing connections with biological or “chosen” family members. (Moon in Cancer squares Jupiter in Aries, exact at 3:55am EST)

Thursday morning, we have a nice feeling of ease and an ability to go with the flow. This is a great time to connect with others on a spiritual or creative level and lend loving and nurturing support to others.

As best as you can, allow for feelings to flow, and release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. (Moon in Cancer trines Venus in Pisces, exact at 7:15am EST)

Thursday late afternoon, we are invited to make adjustments and (as best as we can) find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations.

Make space both for healing around anger or self-identity and for taking care of emotional or family issues. (Moon in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, exact at 4:49pm EST)

Thursday evening requires some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges.

On the one hand, the desire to connect to like-minded people that share our vision — and on the other hand, the need to nurture ourselves and stay in touch with our feeling body. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Sun in Aquarius, exact at 7:12pm EST)

Thursday late evening brings an opportunity to connect to family (or friends that feel like family) and create breakthroughs around things that we enjoy through our five senses (e.g. food).

This may also be a good time to find a unique or global approach to financial matters that brings us emotional security. (Moon in Cancer sextiles Uranus in Taurus, exact at 9:27pm EST)

Friday, Feb. 3rd:

Friday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Wednesday afternoon for details).

Friday afternoon, we are in a state of “flow” and emotional connection to others; spiritual and creative endeavors are favored. (Moon in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces, exact at 3:02pm EST)

Friday evening, we are asked to make some inner adjustments, as we may experience some internal discomfort. Personal comfort and safety are important for the Moon in Cancer, yet Saturn in Aquarius reminds us that staying attached to the past is not going to lead to new creations or bring forth new visions for the future. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 8:09pm EST)

Friday late evening, a challenging Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 9:50pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build on Tuesday evening; it will remain strong until next Monday evening (Feb. 6th). This aspect asks us to stretch a little. We can’t expect much of anything this week… expect the unexpected!

Future visions and humanitarian causes — especially those connected to like-minded people — are likely to experience disruption, calling for flexibility and creative solutions.

During this transit, we feel a great need to make progress, as we feel quite restless — maybe even anxious — but if we’re unclear on what is in our best interest, we might focus on things that don’t serve us in the long run.

As best as you can, go with the flow and stay open to experiencing something new and wonderfully unexpected; if you can, put off making major decisions for the time being… “haste makes waste” during this aspect.

You can think of this as “reorganizing” time — like rearranging your furniture — try not to resist the reorganization. Enjoy the ride… and remember: it only feels uncomfortable because it’s new and different. Could you allow yourself to be comfortable with being uncomfortable?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 12-18 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius or Leo (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius).

Friday night/Saturday very early morning, at 1:19am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for 2.5 hours, until 3:48am EST (Saturday early morning). Use this intuitive time to remain flexible and practice self-care — take good care of your emotional and physical body that way, you’ll remain able to empower yourself and 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 Friday night until Saturday early morning ahead of time.

Saturday, Feb. 4th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 3:48am EST (see Wednesday afternoon for details).

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Saturday early morning, at 3:48am EST, the Moon enters fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until next week, Monday late afternoon. 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?

This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the Full Moon (exact Sunday afternoon). Feel free to watch my Members Full Moon video or read my Full Moon article on the subject.

Saturday late evening, a challenging Venus/Mars aspect becomes exact at 10:29pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build on Thursday evening; it will remain strong until next Monday evening (Feb. 6th). This aspect asks that we stretch ourselves with regard to the feminine/masculine dynamic as it manifests both “inside” and “outside”: A shift needs to occur.

This can show up in several ways, perhaps through romantic or sexual tensions that we might experience with others. We may tease each other, flirt with each other, or play hard to get. Or we may find ourselves arguing in a very passionate way with the opposite sex. Competitiveness, anger, frustration, or angst might be present. Either way, this can be a very passionate time.

Balancing and integrating masculine and feminine energies within ourselves would be very useful at this time.

If we experience these energies internally, there may be a desire to exchange information — or just to be still and communicate with our Higher Selves, heart-space, or inner universe.

The challenge might be that we feel pulled in two directions — on the one hand, we want to feel “one” with others and connect to them through love and kindness, and we want to trust the flow and abundance that life provides — and on the other hand, we want to keep going, initiate connections, and stay busy and in motion. What might it look like if you made room for both of these energies?

Ask yourself: What might a balance between masculine and feminine energies look like for me? Where might I learn something new about my connection to my divinity or my intuition that changes my relationship to Life/Love/Universal flow? When is it essential to move on something fast, and when is it better to pause and go within?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC), or personal planets in 8-14 degrees of Pisces, Gemini, Virgo or Sagittarius? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aries (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Mars is the ruler of Aries)

Sunday, Feb. 5th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Saturday early morning for details).

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Sunday afternoon, at 1:29pm EST, the Full Moon in 16°41’ degrees of Leo becomes exact. The Moon in fun, attention-loving Leo opposes the Sun in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius — the entrance of the Moon into Leo on Saturday early morning started the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon. Relationships of all kinds are highlighted.

All Full Moons offer opportunities for us to see things in a new light; they also guide us away from polarization and division toward balance and integration. Ask yourself: How far have I come since setting Intentions back on Jan. 21st or 22nd, after the New Moon became exact? What am I aware of at this time?

The balance and integration we seek with this month’s Full Moon is connected to the Aquarius-Leo polarity. As a Member of my online community, if you’d like to learn more about this month’s Full Moon, click here to watch my video.

This current Full Moon makes a Square to Uranus in Taurus, creating a T-Square with Uranus as the Focal Point. It also squares the Lunar Eclipse degree from Nov. 8th, 2022, in Taurus-Scorpio.

In this Full Moon chart, we also have an opportune planetary connection to Mars in Gemini (the planet of assertion and action), which encourages us to express and share our heart and passions.

As well as a harmonious connection to Chiron, the Wounded Healer. I will go into all those in detail in a moment…

Aquarius, along with its co-rulers Saturn and Uranus, deals with the idea of being a responsible and unique human, both on an individual level and as a member of the “human family”.

Aquarius represents a unique vision and approach to life. The classic Aquarian vision is one of interconnected equality and belonging — paradoxically, we are reminded at the same time that the power of unity lies in diversity. Contradictions are not unfamiliar to the Aquarian mind.

Leo, on the other hand, is all about our self-expression, creativity, and ability to connect to a courageous, innocent heart and inner joy.

This Full Moon is our chance to make a more conscious effort to embrace, integrate, and explore Leo’s lighter/higher vibrations (as mentioned above). Leo is an optimistic and extroverted sign representing our capacity to love — and our willpower. It signifies the quest to live from our center, our authentic core, our truth — with joy in our hearts.

This Full Moon reminds us that everyone is unique in their own way and needs to honor themselves as that first before we can make a difference in the world, small or large — and when we join together from that authentic place, we can empower each other, and our strengths grow exponentially.

Ask yourself: How could I best honor both my individual self-expression and my interconnectedness with the world? What does true belonging look like to me? Do I already belong to myself? Am I capable of standing in my true self-expression when connecting with others?

How am I adding my authentic voice (in small ways and large)? What is asking for a deeper connection within me? Do I have the courage to stand alone if needs be? Do I have the courage to be me, even when it feels uncomfortable?

“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.“ — Brené Brown

As with all Full Moons, there’s a shadow side to be discussed — the shadow of both signs involved in this Full Moon — and please note that the shadow side of any sign is usually not as comfortable to look at or easy to embrace.

To read about the Shadow side of Aquarius and Leo and all of the aspects connected to this Full Moon chart, please click here to read the whole article.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-19 degrees of Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, or Taurus? If so, you are 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).

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 6th): the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 4:14pm EST; in the morning, at 9:15am EST, we enter Moon Void of Course (VoC) that lasts for 7 hours, until 4:14pm EDT; in the afternoon, an opportune Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 1:26pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday late evening on; it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday night (Feb. 7th); in the late afternoon, at 4:14pm EST, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Thursday very early morning (Feb. 9th). More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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January 23rd – 29th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 22, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

Embrace Your Humanity

This week’s headline items: Uranus will be stationing and exalted all week; Mercury and Mars both end their Station phases at the beginning of this week, both no longer retrograde. Beginning Wednesday evening, it’s time to start taking actions on our New Moon Intentions; on Thursday late evening, Venus changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces; and on Saturday late morning, the first Quarter Moon in Taurus becomes exact.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday early morning (for a little over 7 hours), Wednesday late morning (for a little over 2.5 hours), and Friday late afternoon (for a little over 2.5 hours).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…

My webinar “2023 – A Look Ahead” will give you a deeper understanding of what to expect this year with all of the planetary and Nodal shifts that are coming up, starting in March ==> If you are curious, feel free to watch an excerpt of this webinar here

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 23rd:

Monday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius until 12:36pm EST. 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.

Monday before 5:19am EST and after 12:36pm until 3:53pm EST is our last chance to set New Moon Intentions for this month during the most potent time — if you haven’t already done so on Saturday or Sunday.

If possible, align them with the New Moon energies that I spoke about in my video — feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore — click here to watch my video on the New Moon

For more details on how to set New Moon Intentions, click here

Monday early morning, at 5:19am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over 7 hours, until 12:36pm EST. Use this intuitive time to connect with others, and share your vision for the future. Could you permit yourself to get in touch with your unique spark — and appreciate your inner genius?

As always, with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Monday early morning until the early afternoon ahead of time.

Monday early afternoon, at 12:36pm EST, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey Wednesday early afternoon. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than normal. We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all, especially those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.

It’s also a great time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “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.

It’s also a great time to allow “what is” as it is and to go with the flow, following our intuitive voice as much as possible. We are being asked to tap into the “feminine” energies within ourselves, so we can start to vibrate on a universal frequency.

Ask yourself: Is my “Higher Self” asking for more introverted/inner-love time? If I tune in with my intuitive voice, what am I receiving? Sensing?

Where in my life have I become too disconnected from life? Love? God/Goddess? What is my connection to the spiritual realm? What about the “heart realm”? How could nature and/or animals teach me about those realms?

Do I need more downtime? More resting-time? More compassion? How might being kind to myself and trusting the process of Life create a more loving connection with the universe?

Also on Monday, Mercury resumes its normal pace through the sky (now moving direct in Capricorn), ending its station. 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 (Dec. 29th – Jan. 18th) can now be reviewed.

Also, from today, January 23rd until April 21st, all planets will be in forward motion. This indicates an accelerated time of manifestation for most of us — especially connected to new projects or ideas.

Ask yourself: What in my life is asking for accelerated progress? What could I do if I had the support of the Universe?

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Tuesday, Jan. 24th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day (see Monday early afternoon for details).

Tuesday evening, an opportune Sun/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 8:30pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last Sunday evening (Jan. 22nd); it will remain strong until this Friday morning. We might want to take advantage of the opportunities this aspect provides — it’s an excellent time for following our own path and inspiring others to do the same — and for simply having fun and boosting our self-confidence. In fact, we may well feel particularly vital and confident — and inner optimism can bring rewards.

Humor can be a big part of this aspect too: We can laugh wholeheartedly and see only possibility in our lives, especially around exploring our community and networks of like-minded people and creating an inspiring vision for the future; be they long- or short-term, these explorations can lead to a healthy shift of attitude toward our personal goals and passions.

Imagine you have a special lens that shows you the “bigger picture”: What do your beliefs about yourself look like as you gaze through it?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 2-7 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? 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 Leo or Sagittarius (the Sun rules Leo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).

Also, on Tuesday, Mars resumes its normal pace through the sky (now moving direct in Gemini), ending its station today. What has come up over the last three weeks around “doing” and pursuing”? What insecurities or limitations did you discover around the “masculine” energy? Or perhaps around any actions connected with communication or learning skills? Now is a good time to address it all and move forward…

Wednesday, Jan. 25th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces until 1:48pm EST (see Monday early afternoon for details).

Wednesday late morning, at 11:12am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over 2.5 hours until 1:48pm EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to be guided by inspiration and fully commit to a project or task that might serve you long-term. As best as you can, listen and trust the subtle messages in your heart that stir you toward success.

As always, with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Wednesday late morning until the afternoon ahead of time.

Wednesday afternoon, at 1:48pm EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Friday 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.

Wednesday evening, from 8:18pm EST on, it is time to start taking action on our New Moon intentions! If you set Intentions on Jan. 21st or 22nd – after the New Moon became exact — this evening will be the best time to start taking relevant actions.

If you wrote your intentions down, look at what came through intuitively. If you didn’t write anything down, get quiet and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?

Thursday, Jan. 26th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day (see Wednesday afternoon for details).

Thursday morning, we are invited to make adjustments and find creative solutions around personal desires and needs versus our professional conversations and long-term dealings with others. As best as you can, allow yourself to make space for both; flexibility and adaptability are key if we mean to move forward with our plans and projects… (Moon in Aries squares Mercury in Capricorn, becomes exact at 10:08am EST)

Thursday late morning has lots of potential for healing around family, the “mother archetype”, home, and our past. We may feel more sensitive and insecure about what we identify with and around our ability to be assertive; this gives us the opportunity to give ourselves some compassion, acceptance, and nurturing in the face of our sensitivities and limitations. (Moon in Aries conjuncts Chiron in Aries, exact at 11:17am EST)

Thursday evening, at 9:33pm EST, Venus changes signs from freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius to creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until Feb. 20th. For the next four weeks, we can connect to people from our compassionate hearts. We may also idealize our relationships a little — we’re feeling quite romantic and hopeful that our dreams will be fulfilled.

With Venus in Pisces, our love is very accepting — it comes as close to “unconditional” as humans can get. One way this probably will show up: rooting for the underdog. We prefer “feeling things out” to “planning things”.

As you can imagine, we may spend our money on things that don’t make “sense” — but if we heed intuition and allow for money to flow freely, we may discover that the Universe is always taking care of us

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Pisces? Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra? You may feel a strong need for romance or unconditional love — or dream of the ideal relationship. Your finances and values may undergo the spiritual process of releasing control and trusting more to intuition and the flow of life.

Friday, Jan. 27th:

Friday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries until 6:42pm EST (see Wednesday afternoon for details)

Friday early morning, a challenging Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 5:42am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday evening (Jan. 22nd) on, and it will remain strong until next Monday morning (Jan.30th). This combination might bring up some insecurities in our verbal, in-person, or email interactions.

Due to Mercury’s recent Retrograde phase, this is the second time within the last 16 days that this aspect has become exact. The first time was on January 11th. Think back to that week: What came up around insecurities, sensitivities, or wounds from the past?

This could also be another 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 (including yourself).

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 “be with” my insecurities, sensitivities, or wounds 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 would I be able to contribute to the world if I embraced my own humanity just 5% more?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point, or any personal planets in 9-16 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).

Friday late afternoon, at 4:01pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over 2.5 hours until 6:42pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, follow your inner compass and take care of your own needs; on the other hand, deepen your authentic connection to whatever you are building long-term.

As always, with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Friday late afternoon until the evening ahead of time.

Friday evening, at 6:42pm EST, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until next week, Monday 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

Saturday, Jan. 28th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day (see Friday evening for details).

Saturday late morning, at 10:19am EST, the first Quarter Moon in almost 8.5º of Taurus becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect from the moment the Moon entered Taurus — on Friday evening (Jan. 27th). The Moon, in steady, peaceful, comfort-oriented Taurus, makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in freedom-loving, forward-thinking, rebellious Aquarius.

We feel compelled to take action. Last week, on Jan. 21st, the New Moon in Aquarius was exact: “Seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making their 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 interactions with others.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 6-11 degrees of Taurus, Aquarius, Leo, or Scorpio? 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).

Saturday evening, around 8pm EDT, the Sun squares the Moon Nodes (8º49’ of Taurus-Scorpio) when the Sun reaches 8º49’ of Aquarius. This aspect started to build from Wednesday evening on; it will stay strong until next Tuesday evening (Jan. 31st). Squares mark turning points; they challenge us to go beyond our survival strategies and stay objective and detached when taking action.

When it comes to our creative self-expression and life force, we are asked to take a 90-degree turn and visualize a future we want to “live into” versus one we want to avoid.

We must make a perceptual shift to move forward — and this one is a turning point for us & our life force — we must balance our need for physical comforts against more authentic, emotional connections — those that support a deeper understanding of our past traumas and support us in moving beyond them into a future that provides stability and abundance.

Ask yourself: Where do I need to be more conscious about my communities? Or with like-minded people in general? What might become possible for me and my communities if I got really clear about what future I would truly like to “live into”?

What role do thoughtful self-expression and collaborative spirit play in all of this? How about being a leader in my various communities? Am I able to be myself? Do I dare to be authentic?

We are invited to find a balance between inner processes and outer focus. We may want to practice going beyond our fears (in general) and attachments to survival strategies (i.e. our conditioning).

We may also want to make an effort to connect to what’s important to us, to what we truly value (ourselves included).

Ask yourself: Where do I stand when it comes to a healthy sense of Self? What stands between me and “healthy self-esteem”? What’s my relationship to the physical world? To my body? My personal resources?

Since we are dealing with many Fixed Signs here, it would be futile to get too attached to thoughts, preferences, visions, emotional connections, comforts, habits, opinions, etc.

Feel free to learn more about the current Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio as they relate to your own birth chart) here.

Sunday, Jan. 29th:

Sunday: the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day (see Friday evening for details).

Sunday evening: a harmonious Sun/Mars aspect becomes exact at 8:45pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build on Wednesday evening; it will remain strong until next Wednesday evening (Feb. 1st). This aspect tells us we could create communities that support open-minded communication and exchanges. This becomes possible if we simply bring conscious awareness to our actions and create collaborations that lead to a diverse and mutually accepting collective experience.

It also brings a flow of intellectual stimulation that we can easily discuss and share with others. We have powerful stores of energy right now that we can draw upon when needed.

We respond to problems or challenges with a spirited and enthusiastic confidence that is admirable. We truly believe in equal opportunities and seem to be in love with life.

When we express or experience competitiveness or courage, it’s easy to smile and accept these traits as positive, rather than being rubbed the wrong way. We generally have good mental and physical vitality during this transit.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 6-13 degrees of Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra? If so, you may feel more blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Aries (the Sun rules Leo, Mars rules Aries).

Sunday late evening, a harmonious Mercury/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 9:16pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build on Thursday evening; it will remain strong until next Wednesday evening (Feb. 1st). This is the third time within the last 6 weeks that this aspect has become exact due to Mercury’s Retrograde phase. The first pass was on Dec. 17th, and the second was on January 8th.

Think back to Dec. 17th and January 8th: What ideas came through in connection to your career or long-term goals? What practical routes could you take? What’s coming up now in connection with those things?

This aspect supports a connection between our higher mind and our day-to-day mind. We are able to receive inspiration from higher places and maybe even look into the future.

We are able to communicate our vision for a better future; insights arise from these communications. Original, creative insights and ideas can appear out of nowhere; as best as you can, stay open to these unique “downloads” — they might change how you see and proceed with life.

This is a good time to communicate online and engage in courses, computer-related activities, scientific projects, and anything metaphysical. Group activities like Meetups are great things to be involved with right now — especially if they allow us to share our vision for a better financial future.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 12-18 degrees of Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo? If so, you will feel especially blessed by this connection. 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; Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius)

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 30th): the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus until 3:35am EST; at 12:52am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over 2.5 hours, until 3:35am EST. At that time, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Wednesday afternoon. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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January 16th – 22nd

by Sonja Francis | Jan 15, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

Avoid Jumping in Too Fast

This week’s headline items: Mercury’s and Uranus’ stations intensify on Monday; on Wednesday morning, Mercury comes to a halt in Capricorn (as its retrograde ends) while also beginning its post-Shadow phase; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Wednesday late morning; the Sun changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius on Friday very early morning; the New Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on Saturday afternoon; and on Sunday early evening, Uranus comes to a halt, ending its 5-months Retrograde phase.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday morning (for a little over 3 hours), Thursday early morning (for 9 hours), and Saturday late morning (for a little over 2.5 hours).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 16th:

Monday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day. It will journey there until Tuesday early afternoon.

Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

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.

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, stay present to the fluctuations of your feelings, whether they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace the whole of who you are.

Also on Monday, Mercury’s Station phase intensifies, as Mercury is preparing to come to a halt on Wednesday morning — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase (more on Wednesday…). During this intensified Station phase (which lasts until Jan. 21st in 8°of Capricorn), we feel Mercury’s energies even more strongly.

Pay attention to anything “in your face” in any of the following areas: communications, short travels, transportation of any kind, communication devices, self-mastery, long-term goals, or public achievements. You will get a chance to make adjustments once Mercury is moving direct again (to be more precise, during the Shadow phase that follows).

For the next 5 days, we need to be even more patient with ourselves and others — especially if there is a connection with long-term goals, communication or transportation, and their associated technologies. Give yourself and others a lot of space… as best as you can!

This is not the best time to start anything brand-new, especially if it contains new information that needs to be processed.

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. Going with the flow is recommended at this time (for more details on Mercury Shadow Phases and Retrogrades, click here).

Here are some questions you could ask over the next 5 days: Am I feeling mentally scattered? Nervous? Am I overthinking? Am I trying to be in constant mental movement or stimulation? What information is truly needed right now? Am I trying to jump the gun on something?

What would it be like to connect and communicate only what is essential? What will get me 1% closer to that right here and now?

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 6-10 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra.

Lastly, also on Monday, the Uranus Station intensifies until Jan 28th. It will come to a complete halt on Sunday (Jan. 22nd) in almost 15 degrees of Taurus, ending its 5-month Retrograde phase (more about that on Sunday…).

What we talked about on Jan. 8th 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. 7th (when the station phase has ended).

Definitely 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?

As best as you can for the next 3 weeks, 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 expressing your individuality to the fullest in your financial partnerships and intimate relationships? Are you connecting to a larger vision? Are you finding ways to reinvent yourself (or at least your pocketbook)? Is anything holding you back? What are you more aware of in connection with 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 also move more to the forefront of our 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 13-17 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).

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Tuesday, Jan. 17th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in passionate all-or-nothing Scorpio until 12:33pm EST (see Monday for details).

Tuesday, very early morning, a somewhat challenging Mercury/Mars aspect becomes exact at 1:42am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last Saturday evening (Jan. 14th) on; and it will remain strong until next Monday evening (Jan. 23rd). Due to Mercury’s Station Direct phase tomorrow (Wednesday), this aspect will be exact twice this week — the second time will be on Friday evening. This means we will feel this somewhat challenging combo for an unusually long time — all week long.

This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward, and we must make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed to see what needs adjusting.

We may feel overly courageous under this influence — and what’s more, we want to move forward, and we want to do so now — so avoid jumping in too fast or being too impatient. Check in with reality and make mature decisions because what we think, say, and do are not necessarily in harmony.

What’s more, instead of listening to what empowers us, we might listen to other, less affirming voices, and this could lead to our acting too quickly and possibly with anger. As you may have guessed by now, this is probably not a good day to make important decisions.

Awareness is key with this aspect: What demands to be done? How? How fast? What if you slowly processed new information with a fine-tuned awareness of your long-term goals, taking care to consider what works and what doesn’t as realistically as possible before taking action?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 7-9 degrees of Capricorn or Gemini? 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 Aries (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Mars of Aries).

Tuesday late morning at 9:27am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over 3 hours, until 12:33pm EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to focus on inner processes. As best as you can, release any fears or traumas that keep you stuck in the past, and deepen your connection to what you feel deeply passionate about out there in the world — you have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task now — something that might serve you long-term.

And, as always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Tuesday late morning until early afternoon ahead of time.

Tuesday early afternoon, at 12:33pm EST, the Moon enters optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Thursday afternoon. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.

As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — but watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.

Ask yourself: What might open up if I became more connected to “I am that I am”? What if I took a 5% more positive attitude towards myself and my personal passions and goals?

Use this time to create more joy and pleasure in the pursuit of your own personal goals, especially if you are getting burned out from doing too much for too long.

Wednesday, Jan. 18th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Tuesday early afternoon for details).

Wednesday morning, at 8:12am EST, Mercury comes to a halt in 8 degrees of Capricorn and slowly starts its direct motion, ending its 3-week Retrograde phase. As best as you can, go with the flow, keep an open mind, and pay attention to anything 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 towards the outer world again, taking in new information and sharing from a new perspective.

When Mercury returns to its regular speed (by Jan. 23rd), communication and transportation will return to normal; the same is true of any associated gadgets, vehicles, etc.

Some of us will feel the effects of this station more than others: those of us with Gemini or Virgo as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant) — and those of us with personal planets (or angles) in 6-10 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra?

Also on Wednesday, with Mercury going direct, Mercury’s post-Shadow phase begins — lasting until Feb. 7th…. 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 Shadow periods before Mercury goes retrograde, and after it goes direct.

This is especially true if the items are connected to technology, transportation (cars, plane tickets, etc.), or communication (phone, computer, iPad, etc.) Click here to read my blog on the subject.

Wednesday late morning, a Sun/Pluto alignment in 28° of Capricorn becomes exact at 9:44am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday (Jan. 15th) on; it will remain strong until this week, Saturday morning. This alignment asks us to reclaim our authority and make fundamental changes in our world.

Some of the structures we built in the past may no longer be solid; they must fall now, to be replaced with something that empowers us. It is necessary to redefine feminine and masculine “powers”.

What do you need to acknowledge or embrace? What has been rejected or ignored? If you truly had choice in the matter, what responsibilities or authorizations could you reclaim that you previously handed over to others?

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following placements: 25-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra or 0-1 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you may be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Scorpio (the Sun is the ruler of Leo; Pluto rules Scorpio).

Finally, on Wednesday late morning, at 10:53am EST, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches 13° of Sagittarius. This lasts until Saturday afternoon when the New Moon in Aquarius becomes exact (more on that later this week… however, feel free to watch my New Moon video here)

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?

Thursday, Jan. 19th:

Thursday, the Moon remains optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius until 2:11pm EST.

Thursday early morning at 5:09am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last for 9 hours, until 2:11pm EST. Use this intuitive time to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, focus on the bigger picture, or commit to something that gets you excited about the future.

And, as always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Thursday early morning until the afternoon ahead of time.

Thursday afternoon, at 2:11pm EST, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Saturday afternoon. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

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”

Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and it is transiting through Aquarius, making this a great time to look at our visions for humanity and anything we would like to accomplish long-term within our communities (locally or online).

Does participation in those groups or networks align with who you are now and where you see yourself 5 years from now? What do you truly want to commit yourself to?

This Moon placement also starts the build-up to the New Moon (exact on Saturday afternoon). Feel free to watch my New Moon video here, if you haven’t seen it yet!

Thursday evening has lots of energy and a strong desire for accomplishment; we are invited to make adjustments and find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. As best as you can, make space for pursuing your passions, self-growth, and long-term commitments — flexibility is key! (Moon in Capricorn squares Jupiter in Aries, exact at 8:29pm EST).

Friday, Jan. 20th:

Friday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Thursday afternoon for details.

Friday early morning, at 3:30am EST, the Sun changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, and objective Aquarius, where it will journey until February 18th. We have advancement and progress in our hearts for the next four weeks.

We want to get off the beaten path, leaving behind old and outdated ways of thinking and doing, throwing off personal and social conditioning, those restrictions, limitations, and inhibitions that may once have felt safe but now feel constraining.

Our idealism runs strong, but we can have some fixed ideas about how we want to accomplish these ideals although we are open to new ideas in theory, in practice, we may be quite stubborn. Finally, we are also definitely more aware of the impact each individual has on society.

All this is especially true if you are a Leo or Aquarius Sun-sign or Rising-sign. As an Aquarius, you will feel a good dose of confidence and playfulness in the next four weeks; as a Leo, you are more objective than usual, and working towards a vision for the future might be just the thing for you to do.

Friday evening, a somewhat challenging Mercury/Mars aspect becomes exact at 8:06pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last Saturday evening (Jan. 14th) on; it will remain strong until next Monday evening (Jan. 23rd). Due to Mercury’s Station Direct phase, this aspect has become exact twice this week; the first time was very early on Tuesday morning. This means we will feel this somewhat challenging combo all week long — an unusually long time.

This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward, and we must make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed to see what needs adjusting.

Awareness is key with this aspect: What demands to be done? How? How fast? What if you processed new information slowly, with a fine-tuned awareness of your long-term goals, taking care to consider what works and what doesn’t as realistically as possible before taking action?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 7-10 degrees of Capricorn or Gemini? 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 Aries (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Mars of Aries).

Saturday, Jan. 21st:

Saturday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn until 1:29pm EST (see Thursday afternoon for details).

Saturday late morning, at 10:52am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC) that will last a little over 2.5 hours until 1:29pm EST. Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. We might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks, and don’t forget to practice a little self-care

As always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Saturday late morning until the afternoon ahead of time.

Saturday early afternoon, at 1:29pm EST, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until next week, Monday early afternoon. 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.

Ask yourself: Do I need to give my body something different to raise it to a higher vibration? When I tune in to myself, what insights does my body provide?

Saturday late afternoon, at 3:53pm EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 1.5° of Aquarius, marking the beginning of a new Moon cycle. I also recommend you watch my video on the subject.

This New Moon is another SuperMoon (the second of four Super New Moons in a row). These occur when the Moon becomes either Full or New at its closest distance to the Earth and are more powerful. They generate greater gravitational and electromagnetic forces and therefore increased effects on our physical, mental, and emotional bodies, leading to significant shifts in consciousness.

Since this one occurs in Aquarius, this Super New Moon invites us to go out there and connect with “our people”– with a tribe that resonates, a cause that feels aligned with our values and our need for stability and comfort, a connection that serves a larger vision for the future, etc.

We have three exalted planets in this Super New Moon chart: Mercury (the planet of communication & how we process information), Mars (the planet of passion & going after our goals), and Uranus (the planet of breakthroughs and innovation).

Mars in Gemini & Mercury in Capricorn are no longer in their Retrograde phases at the time of the New Moon, but they are still moving slower than usual, trying to catch up to their regular speed after coming to a halt on Jan. 12th and 18th. More about that in a little bit…

Uranus is at its most exalted, as it is coming to a halt only 26 hours after the New Moon becomes exact, ending its 5-months Retrograde phase in 15º of Taurus. More about this below as well…

With all this, we are being asked to be extra-mindful about connecting to our body, our finances, and the planet in an innovative and unique way; we are also being asked to be extra mindful about how we share and communicate, and what our inner dialog reveals about ourselves and where we are at.

The good news: from January 23rd to April 21st, all planets will be in forward motion. This indicates an accelerated time of manifestation for most of us — especially connected to new projects or ideas.

Ask yourself: What in my life is asking for accelerated progress? What could I do if I had the support of the Universe?

Let’s first talk a little bit about Aquarius and what this energy represents before jumping into the aspects of this Super New Moon chart: The highest vibration of Aquarius represents the threshold of individuation and the attainment of group consciousness, where we transcend differences of gender, race, religion, and nationality and realize that we are all members of the human race. It is the energy of equality and diversity, freedom and reform, collaboration, and community.

With the synergistic power of Aquarius —where combined efforts achieve far more than individual actions and where everyone matters — we could make tremendous progress in a short amount of time.

The Super New Moon in Aquarius trines an exalted Mars in Gemini and sextiles Jupiter on Aries. The Trine to Mars invites us to… to read the whole New Moon article, and get access to all the Coaching Questions in writing, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in the following: 0-4 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, or 29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly for the next 28 days. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

The New Moon is 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 not during a Moon void of course phase.

That means that this month, the best time to set intentions would be any time between 3:53pm on Saturday, Jan. 21st, and 5:19am on Monday, Jan. 23rd, and then again from 12:36pm until 3:53pm, also on Monday, Jan. 23rd – (New York Time/US Eastern Time)

If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast), and converting timezones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my Facebook Fanpage and following me on Twitter. I will post reminders to let you know when it is time to set your New Moon intentions

For more info about Setting Intentions, click here.

Sunday, Jan. 22nd:

Sunday: the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day (see Saturday early afternoon for details).

Sunday early evening, at 5:13pm EST, a Venus/Saturn alignment 24.5° of Aquarius becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday evening on; it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday evening (Jan. 25th). This alignment brings a sense of maturity and commitment to our relationships or communities and the things we most value. Relationships feel stable and steady, although feelings are expressed reservedly, formally, or sparingly.

We experience a new sense of realism in existing collaborations. A sense of duty may lead us to sacrifice a personal pleasure for a “cause” or long-term goal.

We are ready to face any problems in relationships that have been swept under the carpet — and they will likely surface. Renewed ties to old friends, business collaborators, or group affiliations are possible — as is a new sense of responsibility in existing relationships. This is not the best time to get involved in a brand-new relationship, collaboration, group, or “good cause”.

Ask yourself: What works for me? What doesn’t? Does my participation in various groups or networks align with who I am? Or with where I see myself five years from now? What relationships or affiliations do I genuinely want to commit myself to?

Do the communities in my life (whether local or online) genuinely resonate with my vision for the future — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago? Which “cooperations” or businesses do I want to support? Which do I want to disconnect or part myself from?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC), or personal planets in 19-25 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? 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).

Sunday evening, at 5:59pm EST, Uranus comes to a halt in almost 15 degrees of Taurus, turning direct again after its 5-month retrograde phase. We’ve had 5 months to re-evaluate humanitarian goals, group causes, and issues around freedom (possibly financial freedom). We’ve also reflected on our vision for the future on a material and physical level and where the obstacles to that vision might lie.

We are now ready to take into the world all that we have learned over the last 5 months and make some progress. Uranus is the archetype of revolutionary change, daring us to think way, way outside the box.

Uranus will be back to its usual speed by Feb. 7th; at that point, you could say it’s “change or be changed” — change is inevitable, so it might as well be a change that you’ve chosen consciously.

We may find that we disagree with other people’s values. We may be restless, even anxious, and therefore feel pressure to act (or react) regarding others — these feelings could also be connected to financial decisions or partnerships.

It’s 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.

Note that Uranus also rules electronics, technology, and the internet; these may all be influenced by the planet’s slower movement right now.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 13-17 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).

Also, Sunday all day & all evening, is our time to set New Moon Intentions for this month — if you haven’t already done so on Saturday late afternoon or evening. If possible, align them with the New Moon energies that I spoke about in my video — feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore — click here to watch my video on the New Moon

For more details on how to set New Moon Intentions, click here

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 23rd): the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius until 12:36pm EST; at 5:19am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last a little over 7 hours, until 12:36pm EST; at that time, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday early afternoon (Jan. 25th); and also on Monday, Mercury resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its station. Also, there are NO more Retrograde phases until April 21st… More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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January 9th – 15th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 8, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

The Spirit-Human Alliance

This week’s headline items: Uranus and Mars still station (and are thus exalted) all week; Mars’ Station intensifies on Wednesday — preparing to end its 2.5-month Retrograde phase late on Thursday afternoon and entering its post-Shadow phase. Mercury slows down (stations) again on Friday as it prepares to end its 3-week Retrograde phase; the last Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact on Saturday late evening.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday evening (for almost 13.5 hours), Thursday early evening (for almost 4 hours), and Sunday very early morning (for almost 3.5 hours).

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 9th:

Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day. 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 late morning, a harmonious Venus/Mars aspect becomes exact at 10:22am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last Friday night (Jan. 6th); it will remain strong until Wednesday evening. We tend to feel passionate, highly creative, and energized at this time, with lots of vitality and warmth to share.

We are able to actively bring people together for mutual pleasure and benefit. That’s not surprising, considering we radiate charm, vitality, and enthusiasm — we find it easy during this time to get along with both sexes.

There is also a certain amount of flow when it comes to creativity and athletic abilities: If you knew you could accomplish something now with ease, what would you pick?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 5-11 degrees of Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aries (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra, and Mars rules Aries)

Monday evening, at 8:52pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for almost 13.5 hours until 10:15am EST (Tuesday late morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on making realistic choices when connecting with others. Do your best to find a balance between your need for heartfelt, joyful self-expression in the here and now and focusing on an intellectually realistic and sustainable future.

Also, be your most authentic, joyful Self when connecting with like-minded people. And, 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 until Thursday late morning ahead of time.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 10:15am EST (see Monday for more details).

Tuesday morning feels a little uneasy. We need to develop inner awareness around our two seemingly opposite pulls: on the one hand, a strong desire to accomplish; on the other, our need for play and fun.

We are asked to bring awareness to whatever it is we feel most passionate about: Are we after laughter and joy? Or intense and authentic emotion? As best as you can, make adjustments as needed, and drop any self-judgment. (Moon in Leo quincunxes Pluto in Capricorn, exact at 6:09am EST)

Tuesday late morning, at 10:15am EST, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Thursday late evening. 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.

Tuesday afternoon requires some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the urge to expand our perspective when it comes to our personal passions and beliefs about life — and on the other hand, to be precise and practical in our thinking and at work. The key here is to be of service and allow for experimentation, so we don’t drive ourselves or others crazy. (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Jupiter in Aries, exact at 3:17pm EST)

Wednesday, Jan. 11th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day (see Tuesday late morning for details).

Wednesday, very early morning, a challenging Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 3:49am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday evening (Jan. 8th) on; it will remain strong until this week, Saturday evening. 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).

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 “be with” my insecurities, sensitivities, or wounds 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 would I be able to contribute to the world if I embraced my own humanity just 5% more?

For those of you who want to have a better understanding of your own personal healing journey at this time, feel free to watch my most recent webinar about Chiron’s Station Direct in Aries. Click here for more info and to get access to it.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point, or any personal planets in 9-15 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).

Wednesday morning, Mars’ Station intensifies — the planet began to slow down on Jan. 1st, and today it will slow down even further. It will come to a halt tomorrow, Jan. 12th, in 8º of Gemini — ending its 2.5-month Retrograde phase — and will move more slowly for a couple of weeks.

Between now and Jan. 24th. anything connected to Mars’s energy will come into our awareness quite strongly: We are being invited to pay attention to what this planet is trying to communicate to us.

Mars represents our assertiveness, independence, and “masculine” energy. It is also associated with new initiatives, going after one’s goals, and physical actions. With Mars’ energy exalted, we are more aware of these things — but are not necessarily able to do anything about any of it until Mars changes direction (tomorrow, Thursday late afternoon).

This may bring up impatience, frustration, or even outright anger. With Mars in Gemini, something we say or hear might bring up annoyance, impatience, or simple anger; we may express that anger in our inner dialog or written words.

As best as you can, be aware of any tendency toward physical, mental, and emotional pushing, exhaustion, or impulsive behaviors. If possible, pay attention to your nervous system. It’s easy to agitate this right now. Calm your mind and body — drinking Lemon Balm tea or putting your feet up against a wall whilst lying on the floor (great ways to calm your body) can be helpful. And most of all, keep taking deep breaths!

Is your Sun sign in Aries? Or do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 6-10 degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces? If so, you will feel a stronger connection to this Mars station.

Thursday, Jan. 12th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo until 9:56pm EST (see Tuesday late morning for details).

Thursday early afternoon, an opportune Venus/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 1:46pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday evening on; it will remain strong until Saturday morning. It’s an opportunity to bring healing to our wounds around relationships or our sense of self-worth.

We get to love ourselves and heal deep fears of not being “good enough”. Healing happens much faster when we are open to forgiving ourselves and others. As best as you can, bring compassion and understanding to yourself, to others, and to those past experiences that wounded you.

Ask yourself: What if my personal limitations were my main drivers for taking creative or unusual approaches within my communities? Could I allow myself and others to be human? What has been my experience with all of this so far, and where could I gain on my healing journey through learning more?

Again, for those of you who want to better understand your own healing journey, feel free to watch my most recent webinar about Chiron’s Station Direct in Aries. Click here for more info and to purchase to it.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-14 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra).

Thursday late afternoon, at 3:56pm EST, Mars comes to a halt at 8 degrees of Gemini — changing directions after its 10.5-week Retrograde phase. We were called to reassess our personal goals, relationship to the masculine (assertiveness, going after something, courage, speed, aggression), our passions in life, and what we identify with or as — and also to look at what we’ve been sharing or actively learning since Oct. 30th. What have you discovered since then? What needed to be reconsidered or readjusted?

We are now ready to move forward with anything that happened between late October and mid-January — and we have plenty of energy to do what needs to be done. Please keep in mind that even though this planet’s energy is now direct, it will still move slower than usual until Jan. 24th, and its energy is therefore exalted.

Ask yourself: What am I most aware of when I observe my inner dialog? What do I become most aware of when I consider my ability to learn or teach? What single action step would take me one step closer to sharing something that I have been meaning to share for quite a while now? What might be possible if I took it one moment at a time, staying very present with “what is”? What would impatience do? What has it done so far?

Is your Sun-sign or Ascendant in Gemini? Or perhaps you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 6-10 degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces? If so, you are more affected by this Station phase.

Also, on Thursday, Mars’ post-Shadow phase begins — lasting until March 15th…. as you may recall, I mentioned Mars’ Shadow phases in this update a few months back.

What is the Shadow phase? The period immediately before and after a planet’s Retrograde phase is referred to as the “Shadow phase”; there are two “Shadow” phases — during these, the planet travels over a part of the sky it will later “revisit”. The first “shadow” comes before the planet moves backward; the second comes when the planet starts to catch back up (after going direct).

It’s like you went hiking and left something behind at camp. If you went back to get it, you’d have some catching up to do and would see the same scenery twice or more. Mars’ Shadow phases usually last 6-8 weeks before and after the Retrograde phase.

Look back to what you did (or pursued) during the pre-Shadow phase (Sept. 3rd – Oct. 30th) and the Retrograde phase (Oct. 30th – Jan.12th); now is the time to move forward with some of the things that got initiated since September 3rd, 2022.

This is especially true if the projects that were initiated are connected to communication exchanges, sharing information, marketing, learning, teaching, or fulfilling any reading or writing projects.

Thursday evening, at 6:06pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts almost 4 hours, until 9:56pm EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other around earthly issues and support each other in practical ways. Your attention to detail is enhanced; you might implement new health routines or other systems that support your long-term goals.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday evening ahead of time.

Thursday late evening, at 9:56pm EST, the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, where it will journey until Saturday late evening. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships and are therefore open to compromise and negotiation. 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.

One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts. This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact on Saturday late evening).

Friday, Jan. 13th:

Friday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Thursday late evening for details).

Friday morning, an opportune Sun/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 9:11am EST. We started to feel this aspect build on Wednesday; it will remain strong until Sunday morning. This aspect is an opportunity both to dissolve what no longer serves us and to connect to our intuition. We feel inspired. It’s also a great time to bring a sense of flow and faith to long-term plans.

Our capacity for compassion (both toward ourselves and others) is quite strong, especially if we are able to acknowledge it. Dreams and reality find a way to work together now — any spiritual or creative endeavors that are started during this time will most likely do very well — and it feels great to donate time or money to favored causes.

Remember that this is an “opportunity” — it isn’t just handed to us; we have to make it happen.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 21-25 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, or Scorpio? 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 Leo or Pisces (the Sun rules Leo; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces).

Also, on Friday, Mercury starts to slow down (station) again in 8°-10° of Capricorn in preparation to come to a halt next week, Wednesday (Jan. 18th) — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase. This station will last until Jan. 23rd, and during this time, we will feel Mercury’s energies more strongly.

Pay attention to anything “in your face” in any of the following areas: communications, long-term goals, business dealings, economic status, social rules, and regulations, reorganizing our thoughts and aspirations, short travels, transportation of any kind, and communication devices.

You will get a chance to make adjustments once Mercury is moving direct again (to be more precise, during the Shadow phase that follows — for more details on Mercury Shadow Phases and Retrogrades, click here)

For the next 5 days, we might experience delays or misunderstandings; things could feel “off” or stagnant. It might be a good idea to give yourself some extra time when getting ready to go somewhere — and that goes for the journey itself, too — especially if you intend to drive or use public transportation. Going with the flow is recommended at this time.

Be extra patient if you intend to buy, sell or ship big-ticket items, especially if they are connected to big businesses, transportation, or communication devices like anything connected with planes, trains, cars, boats, phones, computers, iPads, etc. Best of all (if possible): wait until after Feb. 7th, when the Shadow phase is over.

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 6-12 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra.

Saturday, Jan. 14th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Thursday late evening for details).

Saturday evening, a challenging Venus/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 8:22pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday evening on; it will remain strong until Monday evening. This “stretch aspect” asks us to grow beyond what we know and have experienced in the past in regard to our relationships, especially our group affiliations and networks of like-minded people.

Priorities may shift. We may experience clashes of taste or values within our networks; as you can imagine, we may feel some instability or restlessness in connection to others. We may also struggle with freedom versus material safety — the latter manifesting as fears around financial goals.

As best as you can, take a deep breath and hold off on decision-making with regard to finances — in particular, it is best to avoid impulse buys at this time.

In general, expect the unexpected: Things may take a different turn when it comes to the truly important. Keep your mind and heart open: if something demands elimination or change, it was waiting for that shift to happen anyway. Find creative solutions and stay flexible and adaptable as best as you can. This is not the best time to take things too personally (but then again, is there ever a good time for that? 🙂

Let me also mention here that Uranus in Taurus is in a mutual reception with Venus in Aquarius…. which means that they are in each other’s signs and support each other’s agenda. This provides an opportunity to bring a common vision and a more human approach to our interactions with others.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 12-18 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you may be more affected by this aspect. The same is true for those with their Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aquarius (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra, Uranus rules Aquarius)

Also Saturday late evening, the last Quarter Moon in 24.5 degrees of Libra becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build from the moment the Moon entered Libra Thursday late evening. The Moon in relationship-oriented, idealistic, harmony-loving Libra makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in ambitious, practical, goal-oriented Capricorn.

We now have about a week to make some last-minute adjustments. As best as you can, find creative solutions for anything that comes up (whether internally or with others).

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22 – 27 degrees of Libra, Capricorn, Aries, or Cancer? If so, you are more affected by this month’s last Quarter Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer since the Sun rules Leo, and the Moon rules Cancer.

Sunday, Jan. 15th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 7:08am EST (see Thursday late evening for details).

Sunday very early morning, at 3:40am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for almost 3.5 hours, until 7:08am EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others and play nice; on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new — stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Sunday early morning ahead of time

Sunday morning, at 7:08am EST, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until next week, Tuesday early afternoon. Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 16th): The Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day; Mercury’s Station phase intensifies, as Mercury is preparing to come to a halt Wednesday morning — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase; the Uranus Station intensifies as well on Monday. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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January 2nd – 8th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 1, 2023 | Astrological Forecasts

Looking at Things From a Different Angle

This week’s headline items: Mars in Gemini remains exalted all week (stationing); Venus changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius late Monday evening; Chiron ends its Station phase on Wednesday; the Full Moon in Cancer becomes exact on Friday evening; on Sunday, Uranus starts to slow down again (stationing) — preparing to end its 5-month Retrograde phase.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late afternoon (for 4.5 hours), Wednesday evening (for a little over 14 hours), and Saturday late afternoon/early evening (for almost 4.5 hours).

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 2nd:

Monday is quite a day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in peaceful, steady Taurus until 9:44pm EST. 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 rest of the day? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses 😉

Monday, very early morning, an opportune Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact for the second time within the last 9 days — at 1:44am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Dec. 22nd on; it will remain strong until early Wednesday morning (Jan. 4th) — an unusually long time due to Mercury’s Staton/Retrograde phase.

This aspect gives us the opportunity to bring compassion and an intuitive approach to our thinking process. Having faith and connecting to our Higher Selves will be of service to us 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.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 21-25 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Scorpio, or Taurus? 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 late morning, a challenging Sun/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 11:02am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Friday evening (Dec. 30th) on; it will remain strong until this Thursday (Jan. 5th). This asks us to stretch ourselves and expand from within. We might feel less confident about who we are and have a hard time projecting a social “front”. Our conditioning and wounded sense of Self may be out of harmony with each other.

As best as you can, take this as an opportunity to make space for feeling vulnerable or emotional without seeing yourself as weak or “less than”. It is perfectly ok to be yourself and feel insecure once in a while; as best as you can, bring compassion and love to yourself and others. After all, we are all human…

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC), or personal planets in 9-15 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra? 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 Leo (the Sun rules Leo).

Monday at 5:16pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts until 9:44pm EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other around earthly issues and support each other in practical ways.

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 9:09pm EST, Venus changes signs from productive, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-oriented, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Jan. 26th. This requires that we provide more freedom in our relationships — we want to improve them and break away from what feels old or stale.

We want our intellectual qualities to be admired; we also want to connect to like-minded people that share our vision — so friendships and networking will be favored for the next 3.5 weeks. We may also consider unusual financial investments. This is a good time for financial undertakings involving the following areas: electronics, technology, the internet, metaphysics, and arts group activities.

Venus in Aquarius will also be in a mutual reception with Uranus in Taurus for the next 3.5 weeks. This means they are in each other’s signs and support each other’s agenda. This provides an opportunity to bring a common vision and a more humane approach to our interactions and financial future.

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius? If so, this placement will bring extra love and beauty into your life. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra? If so, you may feel the need for freedom or change in your relationships more strongly.

And last but not least, Monday at 9:48pm EST, the Moon enters chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Thursday morning (Jan. 5th). For the next two days, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible. “Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way…

The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead 🙂

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Tuesday, Jan. 3rd:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Monday late evening for more details).

Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, we have the opportunity to connect to others and start a new adventure or simply do something that gets us excited about our personal goals. It is also an opportunity to see the bigger picture if we choose to — or shift our perspective by talking it through with someone else. (Moon in Gemini sextiles Jupiter in Aries, exact at 12:37am EDT)

Tuesday afternoon, we are invited to connect with others and share ourselves in whatever way, shape, or form feels right to us in the moment: spoken or written word, phone, email, IM, letter, etc. (Moon conjuncts Mars in Gemini, exact at 2:47pm EDT)

Tuesday evening, consider connecting with others, socializing, and taking a compassionate approach toward yourself and others, especially when it comes to personal goals and passions. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections? (Moon in Gemini sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 9:22pm EST)

Wednesday, Jan. 4th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Monday late evening for details).

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Wednesday early morning, an opportune Venus/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 2:53pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect from this Monday on; it will be strong until Thursday night. We have an opportunity to grow in our social and personal relationships at this time. Humor and caring play a big role in our interactions with others.

We can call upon tolerance, optimism, and cooperation when dealing with loved ones now. Financially speaking, things are “on the up”; we may have opportunities to expand our pocketbooks if we make sound decisions that are in the interest of a larger community or a cause we espouse.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-4 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Sagittarius (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).

Wednesday evening, at 7:06pm EST we enter a Moon VoC that will last for a little over 14 hours until 9:15am EDT. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments — you may also need to do a little stretching and growing when it comes to your inner or emotional experiences. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, and seek to understand before seeking to be understood.

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 Wednesday evening until Thursday morning ahead of time

Also, on Wednesday, Chiron ends its Station (in 12º of Aries) and gets back to its normal pace through the sky. We have a chance to implement everything we learned during the retrograde phase and move forward with healing any physical, sexual, or “identity” wounds or insecurities and sensitivities that came up around the masculine energies.

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Thursday, Jan. 5th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini and VoC until 9:15am EST (see Monday late evening and Wednesday evening for details).

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Thursday at 9:15am EST, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until Saturday late evening. 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 for the next two days.

This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the Full Moon (exact Friday evening).

Thursday late morning, a harmonious Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 4:50am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday on, and it will remain strong until Sunday morning. This aspect connects us to a strong energy field — physical and metaphysical. We feel alive, want to create a better future for ourselves and others, and are excited to do it. Watch out for messages from the Universe 🙂

Originality and innovation come easy to us, as does connecting with like-minded people; we can celebrate (and leverage) our idealism and unorthodox approaches to life’s challenges. What if you expressed whatever is uniquely “you” without apologies? What if you did it with authenticity and enthusiasm? And, looking at things from a different angle: What might be possible with a bigger network of like-minded people?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 12-18 degrees of Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo? If so, you will be more blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Aquarius (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius).

Friday, Jan. 6th:

Friday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Thursday morning for details).

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Friday at 6:08pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun in almost 16.5 degrees of Cancer. The entrance of the Moon into Cancer on Thursday morning, Jan. 5th began the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon.

Relationships of all kinds are highlighted during this time — but with this Full Moon, there is a particularly strong emphasis on family- and business relationships. Feel free to also watch my Full Moon video here.

Lots of planets are involved in this Full Moon chart — Mercury and Mars are both Retrograde, although Mars is also exalted, as it will come to a halt only 6 days after the Full Moon becomes exact, ending its 2.5 months Retrograde phase that began on Oct. 30th!

Uranus will become more exalted two days after the Full Moon becomes exact, preparing to end its 5-month Retrograde phase (on Jan. 22nd). However, at the time of the Full Moon, Uranus will support the integration of the Full Moon polarity because it is sextiling the Moon in Cancer and trining the Mercury-Sun alignment in Capricorn.

The Moon in Cancer supports the integration of the Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio, and trines Neptune in Pisces. And Mars in Gemini trines Venus in Aquarius! Yay! Lots of harmonious aspects.

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 in regards to all of these planets in a moment.

But first, let’s talk about this month’s Full Moon: 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, and 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 take a look at the polarities involved with this Full Moon… to read the whole Full Moon article and get access to all the Coaching Questions in writing, click here.

Saturday, Jan. 7th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 9:40pm EST (see Thursday morning for details).

Saturday morning, a Sun/Mercury alignment in 17 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 7:57am EST. We started to feel this aspect from Friday early morning on; it will be strong until Sunday afternoon. 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 — we might be too busy thinking about what to say next.

As this alignment takes place in Capricorn, we may be particularly stubborn or attached, but it may not always serve us to dig our heels in.

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 has an impact, so choose your words wisely as best as you can.

If people hung on your every word, what would you say then? What would you hold back from saying?

Our opinions are strong and our thinking independent — and we’re proud of both — our egos may therefore get bruised if we don’t feel “heard”. As best as you can, express yourself fully, knowing that others may have different opinions and that’s ok.

Remember that Mercury is still retrograde (until Jan. 18th): Communicate from intuition and make sure you hear everything being said. It could also be that an issue from December 19th is coming up again and needs to be re-addressed…

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-20 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? 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)

Saturday late afternoon, at 5:23pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for almost 4.5 hours until 9:40pm EST. Use this intuitive time to remain flexible and practice self-care — take good care of your emotional and physical body — that way, you’ll remain able to empower yourself and others.

As always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan from Saturday late afternoon until the evening ahead of time.

Saturday at 9:40pm EST, the Moon enters fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until next week, Tuesday late morning (Jan. 10th). 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 🙂

Sunday, Jan. 8th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Saturday late evening for details).

Sunday early evening, a harmonious Mercury/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 6:23pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday on; it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday. This is the second time within the last 3 weeks that this aspect has become exact due to Mercury’s Retrograde phase. The first pass was on Dec. 17th, and there will be a third pass (once Mercury is no longer retrograde) on January 29th.

Think back to Dec. 17th: What ideas came through in connection to your career or long-term goals? What practical routes could you take? What’s coming up now in connection with those things?

This aspect supports a connection between our higher mind and our day-to-day mind. We are able to receive inspiration from higher places and maybe even look into the future.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 12-18 degrees of Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo? If so, you will feel especially blessed by this connection. 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; Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius)

Also, on Sunday, Uranus begins to slow down again (station) — it will come to a complete halt in almost 15 degrees of Taurus (on Jan. 22nd) — ending its 5-month Retrograde phase. We will feel this Station phase until Feb. 7th; 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 might have flashes of insight or new ideas about what needs to change in our lives. Definitely 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.

Are we honoring our individual value to the fullest? Are we connecting to a larger earthly vision? Is anything holding us back? What did you discover about earthly visions and physical freedoms 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 8-13 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius, you will be more affected by this particular Station phase.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 9th): The Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day; in the late morning, a harmonious Venus/Mars aspect becomes exact at 10:22am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday night on; it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday evening (Jan. 11th); at 8:52pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for almost 13.5 hours, until 10:15am EST (Tuesday late morning). More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

One Last Announcement:

Last chance to join me for our next FORECASTING FORUM, live on Friday, January 6th at 2pm PST/5pm EST/10pm GMT (London time).

How can you make the most of 2023?

In this first Forum of the year, we will talk about what to expect in 2023:

Saturn moves into Pisces on March 7th
Pluto moves into Aquarius in March for 3 months, giving us a preview of what’s to come in 2024 and beyond
Pluto also Squares the Moon Nodes for most of 2023
Jupiter moves into Taurus on May 16th
The Moon’s Nodes switch into Aries-Libra on July 17th

If you want to align with the upcoming energies, join me live or sign up for the mp4 video presentation.

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“A jammed-pack session that I’ll definitely listen to again and again. Thank you.” — Cathy E.

To register for this month only, click here — the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL is available until Jan. 4th at midnight EST!!!

==> ALSO! If you want to stay on the pulse of all the planetary shifts for this coming year and see how an understanding of these energies can serve you personally, join us every month in 2023! ==> I am offering an additional $36.00 discount for the Yearly Star Membership until Jan. 6th at midnight EST!

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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 Francis

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December 26th – January 1st

by Sonja Francis | Dec 25, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Communicate Responsibly & On An Equal Footing

This week’s headline items: Mercury’s Station phase intensifies on Tuesday and ends on Sunday; it’s time to take action on our New Moon intentions from Tuesday early afternoon on; the third US Pluto Return of the year becomes exact on Wednesday; Mercury comes to a halt and starts its 3-week Retrograde phase in Capricorn, on Thursday early morning; the first Quarter Moon in Aries becomes exact on Thursday evening; and Mars starts to slow down again (stationing) on Sunday.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday early afternoon (for a little over 13 hours); Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning (for a little over 4 hours), and Saturday morning (for almost 4.5 hours).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…

If you want to stay on the pulse of all the planetary shifts for this coming year and see how an understanding of these energies can serve you personally, join me on a monthly basis in 2023!

I am offering an additional $36.00 discount for the YEARLY STAR Membership until Jan. 6th!

That reduces the cost from $27.00 per month to just $20 ==> Click here, add the YEARLY STAR MSH to your cart, and at checkout, use discount code: “HAPPY2023!”

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, December 26th:

Monday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day. It will journey there until Tuesday very early morning (Dec. 27th). 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.

Monday very early morning, 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 in ourselves (this in turn, informs our self-worth); as far as possible, make adjustments and find creative solutions when it comes to these energies. (the Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus, exact at 2:35am EST)

Monday afternoon, at 1:19pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last a little over 13 hours, until 2:34am EST (Tuesday every early morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on a long-term vision for your communities that involves a mature and realistic approach. As best as you can, take your time, and do your best to come from a place of integrity.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday early afternoon until Tuesday very early morning ahead of time.

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Tuesday, Dec. 27th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius and VoC until 2:34am EST (see Monday morning and afternoon for details).

Tuesday at 2:34am EST, the Moon enters creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until Thursday early morning. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than normal. We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all — but especially for those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.

But… that very 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 a great time to allow “what is”, as it is, and to go with the flow, following our intuitive voice as much as possible. We are being asked to tap into the “feminine” energies within ourselves, so we can start to vibrate on a universal frequency.

Ask yourself: Is my “Higher Self” asking for more introverted/inner-love time? If I tune in with my intuitive voice, what am I receiving? Sensing?

Do I need more downtime? More resting-time? More compassion? How might being kind to myself and trusting the process of Life create a more loving connection with the universe?

Tuesday from 12:23pm EST on, it is time to start taking action on our New Moon intentions! If you set Intentions on Dec. 23rd or 24th – after the New Moon became exact — today (Tuesday) will be the best time to take relevant actions.

If you wrote your intentions down, go back and take another look at what came through intuitively. If you didn’t write anything down, get quiet for a moment and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?

Also, on Tuesday, Mercury’s Station intensifies, as Mercury is preparing to come to halt on Thursday morning (beginning its 3-week Retrograde phase). We feel Mercury’s energies even more strongly during this intensified Station phase. It will remain at its most intensified until Dec. 30th in 24 degrees of Capricorn. Going with the flow is definitely recommended at this time.

Pay attention to anything “in your face” in any of the following areas: long-term goals, worldly achievements, communications, short journeys, transportation of any kind, communication devices, processing information, learning, writing, teaching, or sharing. You will get a chance to re-organize yourself once Mercury goes retrograde.

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 Feb. 7th, when the post-Shadow phase is over.

Here are some questions you could ask yourself during the Mercury Station phase: Do I experience any discomfort around my long-term goals? Am I debating whether or not there are enough worldly achievements in my life? Could I allow myself to slow down so I can become more aware of my starting point? What might I be able to achieve if I had a better understanding of my current reality? Might I be able to approach things more realistically?

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 22-26 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra.

Wednesday, Dec. 28th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day (see Tuesday very early morning for details).

Wednesday early morning, an opportune Venus/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 3:52am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday on, and it will remain strong until Thursday evening. This is an opportunity for compassion and kindness in our social and work-related interactions. We are more attuned to the subtleties of human interaction and are more inclined to cooperate with others.

We tend to “feel” each other on an energetic level now, a sensitive approach is therefore recommended. This is also an opportunity for imaginative or romantic interactions. Remember: opportunities are openings; they aren’t necessarily handed to us — we have to “take” them and make something of them.

Ask yourself: How might meditation or mindfulness — simply being present in the now-moment to all the energies inside and around me — support my long-term goals and collaborations with others? What might transpire if I brought 5% more compassion and acceptance toward my inner and outer long-term processes?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 21-25 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Scorpio, or Taurus? 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 Taurus, Libra, or Pisces (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Neptune rules Pisces).

Also on Wednesday, the third and last US Pluto Returns of this year becomes exact at 27º33’ of Capricorn; the first was exact on Feb. 20th; the second one was exact on July 11th (when Pluto was in its Retrograde phase). The process of transformation has been unfolding. This process started 5 years ago, in January 2017, when Pluto started to approach its exact return point (coming within 10º of its natal position).

This is a once-every-248-year event that facilitates a major breakdown and rebirthing process — and since the United States is a fairly young country, she is experiencing this transformative event for the first time since the country was founded in 1776. The re-birthing process is long, but the initiation will be completed by the end of this year. A new era begins.

==> Feel free to also watch my brief video on the subject.

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning at 1:21am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last a little over 4 hours, until 5:36am EST (Thursday early morning). Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to be guided by inspiration and fully commit to a project or task that might serve you long-term. As best as you can, listen and trust the subtle messages in your heart that stir you toward success.

As always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Thursday early morning ahead of time.

Thursday, Dec. 29th:

Thursday is a big day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces and VoC until 5:36am EST (see Tuesday very early morning and Wednesday night for details).

Thursday at 4:32am EST, Mercury comes to a halt (at 24º21′ Capricorn), and starts its 3-week Retrograde phase, slowing things down tremendously until Friday evening. Give yourself extra time to go to work or to get things done. If you are traveling today, just simply go with the flow… you’ll get there… eventually 😉 The same is true when it comes to all our technological devices…

With Mercury being Retrograde, its energy feels stronger inside of us, helping us recognize what is out of alignment and pointing to how we can begin realigning ourselves with the outside world, starting from within. We can ask ourselves: What feels out of integrity in my life? Where am I not exercising my right to be my own authority on something? What needs to be reorganized? Reconsidered?

Mercury will spend its entire Retrograde phase in Capricorn, the sign most concerned with long-term goals, business dealings, economic status, social rules/regulations and self-mastery. This provides extra opportunities to re-evaluate our long-term goals and connect from within to a place of integrity and autonomy, and tap into our own authority.

We can bring a more mature approach to life, so this is also a chance to readdress anything from the past that felt out of integrity, unrealistic, or unsustainable for the long term and is now ready to be cleared or changed. This process begins internally and works its way out, offering a chance to honor and communicate maturely and truthfully.

This Retrograde phase will last until January 18th, 2023 (reaching 8º9′ of Capricorn at that time). People worry about Mercury retrogrades, but it’s important not to stop one’s life during these times. As mentioned above, certain things may take longer — but a retrograde gives us a chance to resolve things that have been keeping us from being in alignment with the outer world — especially things that came up since Dec. 12th (when Mercury entered its pre-Shadow phase).

Take time to investigate your own thought processes: What feels too busy to me? What if I got really clear about that? What if I could create realistic and sustainable outcomes where that once seemed impossible? What would a mature approach or realistic way of dealing with life look like right now? Where do I still need to put in some work to achieve this?

For the next 3 weeks, we get a chance to get in touch with our inner dialog, connecting from within to see where we need to be more aware of what we are thinking and communicating. We may also get to reorganize any data that we have accumulated over the last three months since the last Mercury Retrograde phase (in September).

This is also a chance to readdress anything connected to any interactions or verbal exchanges from the past two weeks; this is also a process that begins internally and works its way out, providing a chance to tune in and communicate more clearly. It’s time to rethink, retool, and release what no longer works.

As always: with a Mercury Retrograde phase, always read the small print — and re-read a contract before signing (if you have to sign something) — or ask another person for a second opinion…

Basically, during these periods, it’s best to be aware of any details we might have overlooked, check in with our intuition, and stay open to renegotiation or adjustments down the line!

In general, Mercury Retrograde is a great time for re-evaluating and re-organizing. This is especially true for our thought patterns and decisions (particularly those made in the 2 weeks prior to the start of the retrograde) — but it’s true of our lives in general: we can reach a clearer understanding as to what works and what doesn’t, and what needs to change.

Reconnecting with “old” friends, clients, neighbors, business partners, colleagues, and family members (especially siblings) is also favored at this time …

Mercury also represents our day-to-day mind; this is also experienced more internally at this time. When it comes to communication, make sure that what you say, write and hear is the same as the intended meaning — and use the spell-checker 😉

Another thing to take into consideration: how does each Mercury retrograde phase affect your personal birth chart? Do you have any personal planets that Mercury will align with during its retrograde journey? The houses of your chart each represent different areas of your life — which of the houses in your chart is affected by this retrograde?

If you are familiar with your natal chart — take a look at your natal Mercury and where Capricorn lands in your chart to see how this might play out for you 😉 If you prefer that Lia or myself take a look at this for you, feel free to book a 25-minute Reading with Lia or a 25-minute Soul Purpose Reading with me.

As with any retrograde, some of us will be more affected than others, depending on how it interacts with our personal chart. If you have your Ascendant, Career Point, or any personal planets in 6-26 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra, you will be more affected by this particular Retrograde phase. This is also true for those of us who have a Gemini, or Virgo Sun- or Rising-sign (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo).

Thursday at 5:36am EST, the Moon enters pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Saturday early afternoon. 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 at this time; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.

This Moon placement starts the build-up towards the first Quarter Moon (exact later today at 8:21pm EST).

Thursday morning, a Mercury/Venus alignment in 24º of Capricorn becomes exact at 8:58am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday night on, and it will remain strong until Saturday afternoon. This is an excellent time to start sharing about art projects (or anything arts-related —visual arts perhaps) and any teaching endeavors. This alignment indicates an ability to communicate from the heart — and connecting to people we have an affinity with is essential – business and personal.

We want to connect harmoniously and peacefully and communicate responsibly and on an equal footing. We tend to have a strong sense of fairness at this time and want to be in touch with people who meet us halfway. In general, we are very agreeable and enjoy socializing.

We also thoroughly enjoy the written and spoken word — literature, wordplay, puns, moving conversations — especially if connected to social rules, government plans, or career goals.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 21-27 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Virgo, Gemini, or Taurus (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra).

Thursday evening, at 8:21pm EST, the first Quarter Moon in 8º of Aries becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build from the moment the Moon entered Aries earlier today at 5:36am EST. 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. 23rd) saw a SuperNew Moon. “Seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making their 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 6-10 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).

Friday, Dec. 30th:

Friday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day (see Thursday early morning for details).

Friday early morning has lots of potential for healing around family, the “mother archetype”, home, and our past in general. We may feel more sensitive and insecure about what we identify with and around our ability to be assertive; this gives us the opportunity to give ourselves some compassion, acceptance, and nurturing in the face of our sensitivities and limitations. (Moon conjuncts Chiron in Aries, exact at 2:55am EST)

Friday evening, a somewhat challenging Sun/Mars aspect becomes exact at 6:21pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday evening on; it will remain strong until Saturday evening. We feel uneasy about something, sort of awkward; we must make a choice. We need to develop inner awareness, so we can make adjustments.

This might concern compromising with others. Our enthusiasm might make us impatient or hasty with others. As best as you can, keep choosing the “better” alternative, adjusting as needed.

When life slows down, or becomes uncomfortable, simplify and be patient. We are changing and growing in ways we can’t comprehend. Stay as open and observant as you can — especially since Mars is still in its retrograde motion, and its energy will therefore seem “louder” internally.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 8-10 degrees of Capricorn or Gemini? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Aries (the Sun rules Leo; Mars rules Aries)

Friday late evening, we get an opportunity to take action on our personal goals in a very concrete way and bring a new level of focus and authenticity to our future visions. (Moon in Aries sextiles Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 9:52pm EST)

Saturday, Dec. 31st:

Saturday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries until 12:08pm EST (see Thursday early morning for details).

Saturday at 7:44am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for almost 4.5 hours until 12:08pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, follow your inner compass and take care of your own needs; on the other hand, deepen your authentic connection to whatever you are building long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow as best as you can. You may also want to plan Monday late morning until the early evening ahead of time.

Saturday at 12:08pm EST, the Moon enters steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until next week, Monday late evening (Jan. 2nd). 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 😉

Sunday, January 1st:

Sunday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day (see Saturday early afternoon for details). HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! May 2023 bring the change we have been waiting for — towards stronger alliances and common humanitarian goals.

Saturday night/Sunday very early morning, a Venus/Pluto alignment in 27.5º of Capricorn becomes exact at 12:25am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday night on; it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday morning (Jan. 3rd). This alignment brings out our passionate side. We uncompromisingly seek deep, totally authentic connections with others.

Our instincts are very strong right now, our inner wolf is wide-awake, and we can sniff out any unclean intentions right away. As best as you can, be completely truthful about your motivations and needs – if you try to duck this, it could get ugly since everyone knows what everyone else is up to anyway.

What if you took 100% responsibility for getting what you want and need? What is the highest path to achieve that? As best as you can, find creative solutions and remain flexible. And as always, when Pluto is involved, choose the power of love over the power of fear — whenever possible.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself: What if I became 5% more aware of my personal power? Where might I have given it away to others? And how might I begin to reclaim it? Where do I still look outside of myself for permission or approval? For what’s “right” or “wrong”?

What fears or concerns do I need to let go of to have more of what I really want? Am I living to protect myself from long-term harm or worst-case scenarios? Or with an open heart, feeling empowered in my daily choices?

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following placements: 25-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra, or 0 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio?? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Scorpio (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Pluto rules Scorpio)

Also on Sunday, Mercury ends its Station phase and gets back to its normal pace through the sky — but moving backward through the sky, as seen from Earth (that’s what “retrograde” refers to). We have a chance to do some internal work on thinking and/or communication issues that came up over the last couple of weeks in connection with our long-term goals and reputation out there in the world.

Last but not least on Sunday, Mars starts to slow down (station) at 8º of Gemini in preparation to go direct again on Jan. 12th, 2023 (after its 2.5 months Retrograde phase). This station will last until January 24th. Mars represents our assertiveness, independence, and “male” energy Also: new initiatives, going after one’s goals, and physical actions.

During the station, these energies will be “in our face” — we become more aware of them, but we’re not necessarily able to do anything about them yet. This may bring up frustration or even outright anger. With Mars in Gemini, something we say or hear might bring up annoyance, impatience, or simple anger; we may express that anger in our inner dialog or written words.

Ask yourself: When I observe my inner dialog, what am I most aware of? What do I become most aware of when I consider my ability to learn or teach? What single action step would take me one step closer to sharing something that I have been meaning to share for quite a while now? What might be possible if I took it one moment at a time, staying very present with “what is”? What would impatience do? What has it done so far?

Is your Sun sign or Ascendant in Aries? Or do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 6-11 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you will feel a stronger connection to this Mars station.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 2nd): the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus until 9:44pm EST. In the very early morning, an opportune Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact for the second time within the last 9 days — at 1:44am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Dec. 22nd on; it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday early morning (Jan. 4th) — an unusually long time due to Mercury’s Staton/Retrograde phase. A challenging Sun/Chiron aspect becomes exact in the late morning at 11:02am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening on; it will remain strong until next week, Thursday (Jan. 5th). At 5:16pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts until 9:44pm EST. At 9:09pm EST, Venus changes signs from productive, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-oriented, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Jan. 26th. And last but not least, at 9:48pm EST, the Moon enters chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Thursday morning (Jan. 5th) More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

One More Announcement:

Join me for our next FORECASTING FORUM, live on Friday, January 6th, 2023, at 2pm PST/5pm EST/10pm GMT (London time).

How can you make the most of 2023?

In this first Forum of the year, we will talk about what to expect in 2023:

Saturn moves into Pisces on March 7th
Pluto moves into Aquarius in March for 3 months, giving us a preview of what’s to come in 2024 and beyond
Pluto also Squares the Moon Nodes for most of 2023
Jupiter moves in Taurus on May 16th

If you want to align with the upcoming energies, join me live or sign up for the mp4 video presentation.

To join for FREE every month, become a Star Member on my site.
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Here are two testimonials from our participants after joining one of our recent Forums:

“Thank you so much Sonja for the tips!” — Smitha

“A jammed-pack session that I’ll definitely listen to again and again. Thank you.” — Cathy E.

To register for this month only, click here — the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL is available until Jan. 4th at midnight EST!!!

ALSO! If you want to stay on the pulse of all the planetary shifts for this coming year and see how an understanding of these energies can serve you personally, join us every month in 2023! ==> I am offering an additional $36.00 discount for the Yearly Star Membership until Jan. 6th!

That reduces the cost from $27.00 per month to just $20. Click here, add the YEARLY Star Membership to your cart, and at checkout, use discount code: HAPPY2023!

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 Francis

astrologercoach.com

December 19th – 25th

by Sonja Francis | Dec 18, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Accept the Validity of Your Anger & Desires

This week’s headline items: The Balsamic Moon phase begins on Monday late evening; Jupiter re-enters Aries late Tuesday late morning; Wednesday late afternoon, the Sun changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn, marking the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere; on Thursday, Neptune’s station ends, and Mercury starts to slow down, beginning its Station phase as it prepares to come to a halt and go retrograde next week; on Friday early morning, Chiron comes to a halt (ending its 5-month Retrograde phase), and a SuperMoon and New Moon in Capricorn becomes exact.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late evening (for 4.5 hours); Thursday afternoon (for 11.5 hours), and Saturday late evening (for 4 hours).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, I would like to…

…wish you all a wonderful Holiday season and Winter Solstice! It’s been such a treat to reconnect with so many of you over the last several weeks.

If anyone is interested in connecting with me over the holidays, I will be available for Readings and Coaching sessions. If I don’t talk to you during the holidays, may you find peace and inner joy in the coming week!

==> Also! If you want to stay on the pulse of all the planetary shifts for this coming year and see how an understanding of these energies can serve you personally, join me on a monthly basis in 2023.

I am offering an additional $36.00 discount for the YEARLY STAR Membership until Jan. 4th!

That reduces the cost from $27.00 per month to just $20 ==> Click here, add the YEARLY STAR MSH to your cart, and at checkout, use discount code “HAPPY2023!”

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, December 19th:

Monday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day; it will journey there until Wednesday very early morning. Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

Monday late morning, a challenging Venus/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 11:23am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Friday night on; it will remain strong until Wednesday evening (Dec. 21st). This aspect asks us to stretch past injuries and insecurities in our relationships, self-worth, and finances. If we can bring compassion and a different point of view to these issues, we will reach a new understanding of ourselves and our life journey.

We have the opportunity to learn from one another; ironically, social insecurities can be magnified at this time. Whenever Chiron is involved, we are asked to do some healing work. As best as you can, use this time to learn about your sore spots. Nobody is perfect: we all have our flaws and idiosyncrasies. It’s ok.

If you get triggered by someone, as best as you can, take it as an opportunity to see where this trigger originated — probably in your childhood. Bring love and compassion to yourself as you are, and as you were. Allow any feelings this may stir up in you. A feeling is just energy that wants to be experienced; it wants to move through us and out.

The more we resist or suppress our feelings, the more we keep them spinning in place. As best as you can, move from the head to the heart. What might change, if you had 5% more compassion with yourself and others? What if you just decided to have faith in the healing process?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 9-15 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 Taurus or Libra (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra).

Monday afternoon, a somewhat challenging Venus/Mars aspect becomes exact at 12:37pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday afternoon (Dec. 18th); it will remain strong until Tuesday afternoon. We feel uneasy about something, sort of awkward; we need to make a choice. We need to develop inner awareness, so we can make adjustments.

This might concern compromising with others. Our enthusiasm might make us impatient or hasty with others. Our values may not be in alignment with those we engage with. As best as you can, keep choosing the “better” alternative, adjusting as needed.

When life slows down, or becomes uncomfortable, simplify and be patient. We are changing and growing in ways that we can’t comprehend right now. Stay as open and observant as you can. Ask yourself: How mature and realistic could I allow myself to be?

This combo could also be related to a mental crisis, so as best as you can, take extra care of your mental well-being and focus on long-term goals that support your “mind-body” well-being.

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 11-13 degrees of Capricorn or Gemini? 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 Aries (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Mars of Aries).

Monday early evening, an opportune Mars/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 5:39pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Tuesday evening (Dec. 13th) on; it will remain strong until next week Tuesday (Dec. 27th) — an unusually long time due to Chiron’s Station phase. This is an opportunity to accept the validity of our anger and desires, so we can learn to express these energies naturally and confidently.

Ask yourself: Could I allow myself and others to be human? What if I took a curious approach toward my flaws, quirks, and insecurities? How might this support my healing process? Someone else’s?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-14 degrees of Gemini, Aries, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries (Mars rules Aries).

Monday late evening, around 9:30pm EST, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches 13° of Scorpio. This lasts until Friday early morning when the New Moon in Capricorn becomes exact (more on that later this week… however, feel free to already watch my New Moon video here)

We are being asked to slow down and get quiet, so we can listen to our inner sensing/intuition. For some of us, this might be a stretch; as best as you can: stay grounded, take a deep breath, and exhale any tension. 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?

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Tuesday, Dec. 20th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Monday for more details).

Tuesday morning, at 9:32am EST, Jupiter changes signs from creative, sensitive, and intuitive Pisces to independent, direct, fast-moving Aries for the second time this year. Its first pass through Aries was from May 10th until Oct. 28th, 2022. This time it will remain in this fiery sign until May 16th, 2023.

In our individual natal chart, the position of Jupiter reveals how we express generosity and tolerance, and how we go about trusting others and improving our lives.

Ask yourself: Where do I look for wisdom and understanding? Where do I need movement and spaciousness? Where do I feel optimistic and have faith that things will turn out ok?

Jupiter in Aries brings the magnifying lens to bear on our individual passions and goals. The opportunity now is to bring the enthusiastic energies of Jupiter to the fulfillment of our own desires — and to get excited about new paths and new projects.

This aspect also promotes a greater understanding of our potential to expand our passionate self and its goals — and fearlessly bring that energy to the world.

Again, Jupiter will be in Aries until May 16th, 2023. During this period, we attract good fortune when we are enthusiastic and direct, moving things forward with an optimistic attitude, and bringing inspirational fire to our interactions with others.

We value instant results and are motivated by competition, believing in ourselves and our ability to do it on our own; we are best served by enthusiasm and faith in the power of positivity.

We are each particularly invited to walk our own path and fearlessly explore new avenues that lead to new adventures. Possibilities are strong for tremendous creativity, self-expression, and recognition of our ability to positively influence our circumstances.

We also likely develop far more faith in ourselves. Adventures, self-growth, and athletic pursuits can all bring us great pleasure and a sense of rejuvenation. We are optimistic and generous — with strong morals.

Jupiter in Aries helps to create… to read the whole article and get a chance to work with all the coaching questions related to Jupiter in Aries over the 5 months, please click here.

Where does Jupiter-in-Aries 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 will you experience a major expansion until May 2023? Where are you ready to forge your own path and make a positive impact?

If you’d like more insight into those questions, we did cover Jupiter’s move through Aries in more detail in one of our Forecasting Forums — so if you want to know how this planetary movement is impacting you personally, feel free to get this extensive webinar here.

All this is especially true if you are a Sagittarius or Aries Sun- or Rising-sign. As a Sagittarius, you will feel a greater need for independence — let’s hope that doesn’t show up as running away from your relationships 🙂 As an Aries, you will most likely feel a greater sense of possibility, together with a need to grow and expand your passions, over the next 5 months (until May 16th, 2023).

Tuesday late evening, at 9:45pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for 4.5 hours until 2:12am EST (Wednesday very early morning). Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to focus on inner processes. As best as you can, release any fears or traumas that keep you stuck in the past, and deepen your connection to what you feel deeply passionate about out there in the world — you have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task now — something that might serve you long-term.

Wednesday, Dec. 21st:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in all-or-nothing Scorpio and VoC until 2:12am EST (see Monday for details).

Wednesday very early morning, at 2:12am EST, the Moon enters optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Friday very early morning. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to 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, means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, as opposed to issuing or obeying orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.

Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius — and it is currently transiting through Aries, making this a great couple of days to explore our individual passions and goals. As best as you can, bring the enthusiastic energies of Jupiter to the fulfillment of your own desires — and get excited about new paths and new projects.

Ask yourself: What might open up if I became more connected to “I am that I am”? What if I took a 5% more positive attitude towards myself and my personal passions and goals?

What might promote my independence and me walking my own path? What might do the same for growth around my sexuality and my human identity? What personal beliefs about my identity am I now ready to explore or go beyond?

Use the next 2.5 days to create more joy and pleasure in the pursuit of your own personal goals, especially if you are getting burned out from doing too much for too long.

Wednesday late afternoon, at 4:48pm EST, the Sun changes signs from adventurous, optimistic, truth-seeking Sagittarius to practical, accomplishment-oriented, status-oriented Capricorn. This also marks the shortest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere) and the beginning of Winter — aka the Winter Solstice.

The Solstices are important turning points that take place twice a year: They are energetic gateways for the summer or winter season to come through. Solstice Points are thus extra-potent times to set intentions and take part in ceremonies. We have a New Moon coming up close to this year’s Winter Solstice, so it might be wise to wait to set Intentions until Friday after 5:17am EST.

The Sun will journey through this no-nonsense, practical sign until Jan. 20th, 2023. Capricorn is a feet-on-the-ground, eyes-on-the-prize sign. As the Sun travels through it, we take a realistic, grounded approach to life; we know how to do things, and how to get things done.

We have a stronger sense of society and its structure and feel most secure when doing our part within that structure; as such, worldly recognition may take on more importance for us. Making plans for the future can be very effective right now. We are more risk-averse at this time, but we are ready to work hard and focus on what is essential.

All this is especially true if you are a Leo or Capricorn Sun-sign or Rising-sign. As a Capricorn, you will feel a good dose of confidence and playfulness in the next four weeks; as a Leo, you are more cautious and practical than usual…working towards a realistic long-term goal might be just the thing for you to do.

Wednesday evening, a challenging Sun/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 7:50pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday evening on; it will remain strong until this week, Saturday evening. This aspect says “stretch and grow!” It is challenging us to expand our perspectives around things we identify with, and any personal goals we are currently pursuing even though our career or long-term goals, and a need for achievement might hold us back in doing so.

Ask yourself: Would I rather get “a pat on the back” from my boss, or grow as an individual? (If you are self-employed or aren’t working right now, you can substitute “society” for “boss” in that question.)

There is also a feeling of enthusiasm and excitement in the air; it almost seems as if we could move mountains.

Awareness is key: Be alert for undue optimism, which could lead to overextending or over-promising: As best as you can, stay connected to what’s real — for instance, avoid exaggeration, especially around personal goals or passions, and anything connected to things you identify with or as.

This is a time when we can accomplish quite a bit — if we don’t let ourselves get too overwhelmed by all the thoughts and possibilities flooding our consciousness. As best as you can, take it one moment at a time, stay grounded in the present moment, and focus on your “inner adult” — that would include basic things like responsibility, integrity, and realism.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-3 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, Libra, or 27-29 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, or Virgo? If so, you will be more aware of this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Sagittarius (the Sun rules Leo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).

Thursday, Dec. 22nd:

Thursday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Wednesday very early morning for details).

Thursday early morning, a harmonious Venus/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 4:48am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on; it will remain strong until Saturday evening. This aspect helps us to embrace all that is new and unusual. We are ready to experiment — but not to commit. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize.

This is an especially good time for financial undertakings involving any of the following: technology and the internet; metaphysics; the arts; group activities. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, this could be a good couple of days for the stock market indexes…or at the very least, an unpredictable one 🙂

Ask yourself: How could I implement revolutionary business or social practices that support my current values and make life tangibly more enjoyable for everyone who interacts with me socially or does business with me?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 12-18 degrees of Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo? If so, you will be most blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aquarius (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Uranus rules Aquarius)

Thursday afternoon, at 3:16pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts 11.5 hours until 2:49am EST (Friday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments. As best you can, honor both, your need for adventure and exploration of life, and your need to go within and get quiet. You may also feel a pull between introvert and extrovert, or simply fast and slow.

Tune in for a moment and see if you need to take a break or at least slow down a little. As best as you can, be compassionate and kind to yourself.

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 Thursday afternoon until Friday very early morning ahead of time.

Also, on Thursday, Neptune resumes its normal pace through the sky, after ending its 5-month Retrograde phase — it is finally also ending its Station phase in Pisces. What has come up in the last four weeks around resting, trusting, and allowing? How closely are you in touch with your intuition? Is there a dream that you would like to fulfill now?

And finally, also on Thursday, Mercury starts to slow down (“station”) in 21° of Capricorn, preparing to come to a halt on Dec. 29th at almost 24.5º of Capricorn (when it will begin its 3-week Retrograde phase). This station will last until Jan. 1st, 2023, and we will feel Mercury’s energies more strongly during this time.

For the next 10 days, we need to be patient with ourselves and others — especially if there is a connection with communication or transportation and their associated technologies — this is not the best time to start anything brand-new, particularly if it contains new information connected to collaborations or one-on-one interactions.

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 Feb. 7th, 2023, when the post-Shadow phase is over.

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 22-27 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra.

Friday, Dec. 23rd:

Friday is a big day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius and VoC until 2:49am EST (see Wednesday very early morning and Thursday afternoon for details).

Friday very early morning, at 2:49am EST, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Sunday very early morning. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

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” 😉

Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and it is transiting through Aquarius, making this a great time to look at our visions for humanity and anything we would like to accomplish long-term within our local or online communities.

Does participation in those groups or networks align with who you are now and where you see yourself 5 years from now? What do you truly want to commit yourself to?

One last quick note: This Moon placement starts the build-up towards the New Moon which will also be a Super Moon (exact later today — feel free to watch my video on the subject here).

Friday early morning, at 4:31am EST, after a 5-month Retrograde, Chiron comes to a halt (in order to turn direct) in almost 12 degrees of Aries. Chiron is the wounded healer; in Aries, it brings our attention to our physical and sexual wounds, as well as wounding around our self-identity and the masculine energies. As best as you can, watch out for any triggers that are connected to your past.

Chiron represents our inner insecurities, those self-conscious and wounded places. Chiron also represents the inner wound of abandonment and our need to “make it on our own”.

We are invited to approach these wounds on a holistic level, to heal them such that others are healed thereby. This is accomplished very simply and naturally when we work with the true beauty and strength of this energy: Compassion. Having compassion for our own wounds heals them and allows healing compassion for the wounds we now see in others.

For those of you who want to have a better understanding of your personal healing journey, feel free to get the mp4-video recording of my latest webinar about “Chiron Station Direct in Aries” Click here for more info.

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Some of us will feel the effects of this station more than others: Do you have your Ascendant, your Career point, or any of your personal planets in 10-14 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn? If you do, you may need to take any physical or personal wounds under the magnifying glass. Take a closer look at how you can bring compassion and understanding to those wounds/insecurities.

Friday morning, at 5:17am EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 1.5 degrees of Capricorn, launching a new Moon cycle. New Moons are good times to reflect on our lives and set new intentions. This is an excellent time to go within and plant a seed for anything we would like to accomplish over the next 28 days and beyond.

Given it takes place less than 48 hours after the Winter Solstice, this New Moon is a significant time to set Intentions, not just for the next 28 days but also for this Winter season. This is because the Solstices are important turning points that take place twice a year: They are energetic gateways for the summer or winter season.

This New Moon is also a SuperMoon. These occur when the Moon becomes either Full or New at its closest distance to the Earth and are more powerful. They generate greater gravitational and electromagnetic forces and therefore increased effects on our physical, mental, and emotional bodies, leading to significant shifts in consciousness.

Since it occurs in Capricorn, this Super New Moon directs us to investigate our relationship with authority, not just “authority” in the external sense, but also our “inner authority”. The next section of this forecast will dig into this in more detail — you may also want to watch my New Moon video 🙂

The most prominent themes of this Super New Moon are:

Chiron (the wounded Healer) stations direct less than an hour before the New Moon becomes exact, therefore highly exalted! And making several aspects to other planets in this New Moon chart, bringing our attention to our healing processes.
The New Moon makes a Square to Jupiter, which moves back into Aries on Dec. 20th, asking us to stretch and grow.
Mercury is also exalted in this New Moon chart (in its pre-Shadow phase and stationing) and making several noteworthy aspects, bringing our attention to being responsible and realistic with our words and thoughts. Practicing effective, authentic, mature, and empowering communication is helpful.
And last but not least, there is a Venus-Uranus Trine that brings newness into our relationships — and possibly also into our financial future.

The highest vibration of Capricorn is self-mastery: the development of responsibility, resourcefulness, reliability, setting realistic goals and healthy boundaries. So the next 28 days are perfect for working on these areas.

This is the last New Moon of 2022, and since Capricorn represents the quest for… To read the whole New Moon article and get access to all the Coaching questions, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in the following: 0-4 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, Libra, or 29 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, or Virgo? 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).

Saturday, Dec. 24th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Friday very early morning for details).

Saturday evening, an opportune Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 8:17pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday on; it will remain strong until January 3rd, 2023 — an unusually long time, due to Mercury’s Station/Retrograde phase.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 21-25 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Scorpio, or Taurus? 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).

Saturday late evening, at 10:11pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts 4 hours, until 2:14am EST (Sunday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. We might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks and don’t forget to practice a little self-care 😉

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 Saturday late evening until Sunday very early morning ahead of time.

Sunday, Dec. 25th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn and VoC until 2:14am EST (see Friday very early morning and Saturday late evening for details).

Have a beautiful holiday, if you are celebrating — and if not, have a most beautiful winter’s day!

Sunday very early morning, at 2:14am EST, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until, next week, Tuesday very early morning (Dec. 27th). 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.

It’s also a great time to innovate and make changes in 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 in to myself, what insights does my body provide?

Where in my life 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?

Sunday very early morning, we are invited to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, have an adventure, or simply start something that gets us excited about the future. (Moon in Aquarius sextiles Jupiter in Aries, exact at 2:56am EST)

Sunday evening, we feel a flow and support towards socializing and connecting with others. Great ideas and concepts can be shared right now. (Moon in Aquarius trines Mars in Gemini, exact at 6:34pm EST)

Sunday late evening presents an opportunity to connect with others and engage in a healing process that can bring us progress (Moon in Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 9:14pm EST)

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Dec. 26th): the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day. In the very early morning, the Moon squares Uranus in Taurus, exact at 2:35am EST; in the afternoon, at 1:19pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last a little over 13 hours, until 2:34am EST (Tuesday every early morning). More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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December 12th – 18th

by Sonja Francis | Dec 11, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Sometimes Things Line Up

This week’s headline items: Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase on Monday; the last Quarter Moon in Virgo becomes exact on Friday very early morning; Chiron’s Station intensifies on Saturday.

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late morning (for almost 17 hours); Friday afternoon (for 36 minutes), and Sunday early afternoon (for 5 hours).

Before we get to this week’s Forecast, here are two reminders:

My webinar, “Chiron’s Station Direct in Aries & the Mercury pre-Shadow phase in Capricorn“, is now available for purchase on my webinar-page
I also recorded a webinar on “The Wounded Masculine: Chiron in Aries – A Holistic Approach to How We Show Up in the World”.

One of the participants said right after the live event: “This is the best presentation I have ever seen on Chiron”.

Another Astrologer said: “I have not yet used Chiron in my Readings with my clients, but now I will”.

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, December 12th:

Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day; it will journey there until Wednesday very early morning. 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 early afternoon, an opportune Sun/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 1:12pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build last Friday evening (Dec. 9th); it will remain strong until Wednesday evening. This aspect provides an opportunity to become aware of what needs to happen if we are to accomplish something concrete.

We have common sense at our disposal; we are willing to look reality in the eye and take responsibility for our lives and how we live. This is an opportunity to become more aware of the bigger picture and our perspectives on society and our various networks or affiliations — and also how a larger view could benefit us, both in terms of our long-term visions within the collective and for our own individual journey of growth and expanded horizons.

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 18-24 degrees of Sagittarius, Aquarius, Libra, or Aries? 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 Leo or Capricorn (the Sun rules Leo; Saturn rules Capricorn).

Also on Monday, Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase when it reaches 8°9’ of Capricorn; this is 2.5 weeks prior to its Retrograde phase (which starts on Dec. 29th at 24º21′ of Capricorn)

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 again through the degrees of a sign (or signs) it had already passed through before and during its Retrograde phase. Mercury is usually in its shadow for about two to three weeks before a retrograde and three to four weeks after.

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 Feb. 7th (in this case).

Of course, if there is something that 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 exactly at the right time; as best as you can, trust that it’s all “perfect”

Get a better idea of how to make good use of the Mercury pre-Shadow phase, so you can have a better experience during the upcoming Mercury Retrograde phase, by watching our latest webinar about the “Mercury’s pre-Shadow phase in Capricorn & Chiron’s Station Direct” ==> Click here for more info.

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Tuesday, Dec. 13th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Monday for more details).

Tuesday morning, we are invited to focus on making realistic choices when it comes to connecting with others; do your best to be your most authentic, joyful Self when connecting with like-minded people. (Moon in Leo opposes Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 9:09am EST)

Tuesday late morning, at 10:52am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts for almost 17 hours, until 3:45am EST (Wednesday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to feel excited about an adventure. Things flow nicely during this time; you have an opportunity to connect, explore, and become part of something exciting.

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 ahead of time for Tuesday late morning until Wednesday early morning.

Tuesday early afternoon, feels a little uneasy. We need to develop inner awareness around two seemingly opposite pulls: on the one hand, our sensitivity and connection to all of life; on the other, our need for self-expression, play, and fun.

We are invited to make some internal adjustments. We may want to express ourselves, but we may also need to be gentle and kind to ourselves and others. The question to ask yourself: Could I allow myself to feel into the mismatch of those two desires? As best as you can, make adjustments as needed, and drop any self-judgment. (Moon in Leo quincunxes Neptune in Pisces, exact at 1:01pm EST)

Tuesday late evening feels a little uneasy. We need to develop an inner awareness around our two seemingly opposite pulls: on the one hand, a strong desire to accomplish; on the other, our need for play and fun.

We are asked to bring awareness to whatever it is we feel most passionate about: Are we after laughter and joy? Or intense and authentic emotion? As best as you can, make adjustments as needed, and drop any self-judgment. (Moon in Leo quincunxes Pluto in Capricorn, exact at 9:59pm EST)

Wednesday, Dec. 14th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo and VoC until 3:45am EST (see Monday for details).

Wednesday very early morning, at 3:45am EST, the Moon enters detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Friday afternoon. 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.

This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact very early Friday).

Wednesday early afternoon, a challenging Sun/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 12:10pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build last Sunday (Dec. 11th); it will remain strong until this Saturday. This aspect asks us to stretch and grow: On the one hand, we want to use our minds to feel confident and centered; on the other hand, we are compelled to listen to our intuition and let our imagination go wild.

As you can probably 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 confused, but we are being asked to have faith in the infinite support we receive every day from the universe — whether our mind understands it or not (what we understand with the mind is very different from what we comprehend with the heart).

Seeing through the illusion of separation from the divine is perhaps the greatest perspective shift of all. What might be possible if we allowed ourselves to shift from our cultural conditioning to feeling into the truth of who we are?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 19-26 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, 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).

Thursday, Dec. 15th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day (see Wednesday very early morning for details).

Thursday, first thing, a challenging Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 12:21am EST. We started to feel this aspect build on Monday evening; it will remain strong until later afternoon on Saturday. 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 would I be able to contribute to the world if I embraced my own humanity just 5% more?

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Thursday late evening, a somewhat challenging Mercury/Mars aspect becomes exact at 10:12pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday late evening on; it will remain strong until Friday late evening. This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward, and we must make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed if we’re to see what needs adjusting.

We may feel overly courageous under this influence — and what’s more, we want to move forward, and we want to do so now — so avoid jumping in too fast or being too impatient. Check in with reality and make mature decisions, because what we think, say, and do are not necessarily in harmony.

Awareness is key with this aspect: What demands to be done? How? How fast? What if you simply chose to process new information slowly, with a fine-tuned awareness of your long-term goals, taking care to consider what works and what doesn’t as realistically as possible, before taking action?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 12-15 degrees of Capricorn or Gemini? 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 Aries (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Mars of Aries).

Friday, Dec. 16th:

Friday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo until 2:49pm EST (see Wednesday very early morning for details).

Friday very early morning, at 3:56am EST, the last Quarter Moon in 24.5° of Virgo becomes exact (we started to feel this aspect build the moment the Moon entered Virgo, very early Wednesday). While in detail-oriented, practical Virgo, the Moon makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius.

As best as you can, find kind and creative solutions for whatever comes up, whether internally or with others.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-27 degrees of Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, or Gemini? If so, you will feel this month’s last Quarter Moon more strongly, the same is true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer).

Friday afternoon, at 2:13pm EST, we enter a very brief Moon VoC that will last 36 minutes, until 2:49pm EST. Use this intuitive time to find a balance between reason and intuition — and if you can achieve that balance, it’s a great time for creative projects and being of service.

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.

Also on Friday afternoon, at 2:49pm EST, the Moon enters harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, where it will journey until Sunday late evening. 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 an excellent time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more quickly than we might like.

Saturday, Dec. 17th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Friday afternoon for details).

Saturday late afternoon, a harmonious Mercury/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 4:37pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday evening on; it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday evening. This aspect supports a connection between our higher mind and our day-to-day mind. We are able to receive inspiration from higher places and maybe even look into the future.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 12-19 degrees of Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo? If so, you will feel especially blessed by this connection. 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; Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius)

Also on Saturday, Chiron’s Station intensifies in almost 12° of Aries. Chiron is slowing down before coming to a halt next Friday (Dec. 23rd) as it ends its 5-month Retrograde phase; we will feel the effects of this Station phase until Dec. 29th — Chiron’s energies are more exalted during this period.

Chiron is the Wounded Healer; in Aries, our attention is turned toward our physical, sexual, and self-identity wounds. Chiron represents our inner insecurities — those self-conscious, wounded places — and our inner wound of abandonment and the resulting need to “make it on our own”.

What limitations are you aware of when it comes to the “traditional masculine”? Can you own that you (regardless of your gender) have experienced these limitations within yourself? Have you experienced these limitations through others? Can you allow yourself to feel the pain and shame connected to those experiences?

What might be possible for you if you were able to get in touch with your own humanity? Your insecurities? Your pain? Your shame? Could you allow yourself to embrace all of yourself?

We are invited to approach these wounds holistically and heal them so that others are healed. This is accomplished very simply and naturally when we work with the true beauty and strength of this energy: Compassion — having compassion for our own wounds and bringing healing compassion for similar wounds in others ultimately helps us in our own healing process, as it connects us more fully to our own and other people’s humanity.

What physical or sexual wounding could you now acknowledge? Where are your insecurities around personal goals or being a leader in your own unique way? What needs your compassion or even your love? What needs to heal? What might a non-judgmental (and unique) approach in this area of your life bring to that healing journey?

Those with personal planets and points (ASC or MC) in 10-14 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn will feel this station more strongly.

Sunday, Dec. 18th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 10:30pm EST (see Friday afternoon for details).

Sunday early evening, at 5:35pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that lasts almost 5 hours, until 10:30pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others, and play nice; on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, don’t start anything new — stick to routine things, or go with the flow, as best as you can. You may also want to plan Sunday evening ahead of time.

Sunday late evening, at 10:30pm EST, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until very early next Wednesday. Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Dec. 19th): the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day; in the late morning, a challenging Venus/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 11:23am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday night on; it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday evening (Dec. 21st); in the afternoon, a somewhat challenging Venus/Mars aspect becomes exact at 12:37pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday afternoon on; it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 20th); in the early evening, an opportune Mars/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 5:39pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday evening (Dec. 13th) on; it will remain strong until Dec. 27th — an unusually long time due to Chiron’s Station phase; in the late evening, the Balsamic Moon phase begins at 13° of Scorpio. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

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December 5th – 11th

by Sonja Francis | Dec 4, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Get Quiet With Your Mind

This week’s headline items: Mercury changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn on Tuesday early evening; the Full Moon in Gemini becomes exact Wednesday late evening; Venus changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn on Friday late evening; Chiron starts its Station phase again (slowing down, getting ready to end its 5-month Retrograde phase).

There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday afternoon (for a little over 1.5 hours); Thursday night/Friday very early morning (for a little over 1.5 hours), and Sunday afternoon (for almost 1.5 hours).

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Monday, December 5th:

The Moon remains in peaceful, steady Taurus all day; it will journey there until Tuesday late 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 today and tomorrow? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses 😉

Monday morning, we are invited to make some internal adjustments: we may want to have some peace and quiet, while, at the same time, feeling the desire to explore life and maybe even have an outdoor adventure. (Moon in Taurus quincunxes the Sun in Sagittarius, exact at 7:50am EST)

Monday early afternoon, we are asked to connect with people with similar values who can provide practical support for our visions, and to share with them what is important to us (Moon conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, exact at 12:38pm EST)

Monday evening, we are being asked to make some creative choices — on the one hand, we need to make room for peace and physical pleasure; on the other, we need to focus on our visions for the future and see what’s realistic for us and humanity. We may need to make some adjustments between these two seemingly irreconcilable needs. (Moon in Taurus squares Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 8:54pm EST)

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Tuesday, Dec. 6th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in steady peaceful Taurus until 3:49pm EST (see Monday for more details).

Tuesday very early morning, a challenging Mercury/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 2:05am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Saturday evening (Dec. 3rd) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday evening. This aspect asks that we grow and evolve in the following areas: how we communicate, think, and what or how we share.

We may have to find creative solutions to communicate; we may have to learn about our thinking process and conditioning. “Listening” might not be our strong suit at this time: we want to share our personal thoughts and feelings without limitations, and are thus inclined to exaggeration, often unintended.

We might also feel drawn to the past and have a hard time moving on or getting excited about our new ideas or projects. The upside to all this: we can be extraordinarily funny, interesting, and creative.

Impatience and self-righteousness might show up, but moving faster than we are emotionally ready to do will not necessarily get us where we would like to be.

What if you slowed down just 5% when feelings come up? What if that helped you listen to yourself 5% more? What might become possible in any of your ventures if you were 5% more aware of the assumptions you are making at any given moment? Or of your expectations? Are you expecting too much of yourself? Too little?

On another note: If you were being completely honest with yourself, is “being right” really all that it’s cracked up to be? Do you feel a greater or lesser emotional heart connection to yourself and others when you insist on “being right”?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 26-29 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, or 0-2 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo or Sagittarius (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).

Tuesday at 2:02pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last a little over 1.5 hours, until 3:49pm EST. Use this intuitive time to support your need for material and physical comfort with a more intuitive approach; go within, get a wider perspective about your inner divinity, and bring peace and inner knowingness to your physical enjoyment of life.

Ask yourself: Where might I be guided if I trusted my intuitive body to guide me? Could I tune in and listen 5% more to those subtle sensations or messages? Could a different perspective on “timing” support me in understanding the true value of something?

As always, with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday afternoon ahead of time.

Tuesday late afternoon, at 3:49pm EST, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Thursday night/Friday early morning. For the next 2.5 days, we like to learn, connect, and interact as much as possible.

“Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way… The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead.

This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the Full Moon (exact Wednesday late evening).

Tuesday early evening, at 5:08pm EST, Mercury changes signs from optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, to ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Feb. 11th – longer than usual, due to the Mercury Retrograde phase that starts in late December.

This is a time when our minds like to make concrete plans for the future. A systematic, practical approach to reaching our goals is now favored; we are good at focusing on practical matters and getting down to the essentials.

We do not waste any words at this time — what we say is truthful and to the point. We see reality very clearly now — and it might not look as rosy as we thought. As best as you can, use this time to get in touch with what’s real in your life — without going down the “rabbit hole” of pessimistic inadequacy 😉

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will be more serious and possibly more eager to accomplish concrete goals. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Capricorn? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty for the next 9.5 weeks.

Wednesday, Dec. 7th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Tuesday late afternoon for details).

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Wednesday early evening, a somewhat challenging Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 5:35pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday early evening on; it will remain strong until Thursday early evening. This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice… so we need to develop inner awareness.

An unexpected turn of events could leave us uneasy or unsettled. How flexible could you be, if you really tried? What needs to be shifted internally, so you can stay open and aligned with your unique, divine preferences? Are you driven by personal resistance and rebellion or a desire to impact humanity positively?

This aspect also asks us to make space for recalibrating physical issues (body, money, our planet, etc) and being open to new perspectives and attitudes or even further adventures. It is a dance, and possibly not a comfortable one.

What might become possible if you got 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable? Are your beliefs, perspectives, or attitudes creating emotional conflict or discomfort with others? With yourself? Is “being right” really that important to you? Why? What do you gain when you insist on “being right”? What do you lose?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 14-17 degrees of Sagittarius or Taurus? If so, you may be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius or Leo (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius)

Wednesday late evening, at 11:08pm EST, the Full Moon in 16º of Gemini becomes exact; the entrance of the Moon into Gemini Tuesday late afternoon started the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon.

The Moon in chatty, versatile Gemini opposes the Sun in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius. If you’d like to learn more about this Lunation, check out my video on the subject 🙂

Let’s start by looking at the highlights of this Full Moon:

The Moon makes an exact alignment to retrograde Mars in Gemini, which asks us to take action on something that we have been meaning to take care of for a while.
The Sun in Sagittarius quincunxes Uranus in Taurus, which invites us to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Neptune in Pisces (our primary connection to universal love and our intuitive knowing) is still exalted until Dec. 22nd, making this planet’s energy a vital part of this Full Moon chart; it widely squares the Full Moon polarity in Gemini-Sagittarius, as well as Mars.
Mercury, the planet of communication or also known as the messenger (also the ruler of Gemini), aligns with Venus, the planet of love and beauty, and they both squares Jupiter, the planet of expansion and generosity (also the ruler of Sagittarius)

There are several other important aspects in this Full Moon chart, and I will go into all of them in detail in a moment — but first…

Full Moons illuminate the higher/lighter vibration and the denser Shadow side of each sign. As our collective consciousness continues to awaken, what’s been in the shadows comes to the forefront more and more, so we can see it more clearly and deal with it on a conscious level.

This ultimately creates a more conscious society that can make more empowering choices for the future. However, it is essential to remember that this is a process and takes time to get to a place where we can see a clear shift on a collective level.

Let’s take a look at the Gemini-Sagittarius polarity:

Gemini asks us to develop intelligence, objectivity, and open-mindedness. At the same time, Sagittarius wants us to go beyond those places and look for something much bigger: wisdom, broader perspectives, philosophies, ethics, and faith.

The lighter side of Gemini is all about being open-minded, aware that there is always more to learn, and realizing that listening is just as important as speaking (sometimes even more so).

Gemini’s Shadow side has… To read the whole Full Moon article, and get all the Coaching questions, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-18 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you are 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)

Thursday, Dec. 8th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Tuesday late afternoon for details).

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, a Sun/Mars opposition becomes exact at 12:42am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on; it will remain strong until this Saturday. This aspect invites us to find or create a balance between two polarities:

On the one hand, we have the Sun in Sagittarius, calling on us to explore a larger perspective and expand our horizons through travel or higher learning.

On the other hand, Mars in Gemini wants us to share and learn about more effective communication in our day-to-day interactions with others — and it also wants us to be curious and open-minded when researching new information that impacts our own thought processes. This opposition can cause impulsiveness and a short temper. We may experience frustration, impatience or arguments with others.

Mars being retrograde has an impact here, too: It turns this energy inward. We may experience passive-aggressive behaviors. It’s essential to understand this balance from an intuitive place; integrate those opposites internally first.

As best as you can, get quiet with your mind: As things quieten down, what actions present themselves as being the obvious best way forward? What actions preserve your inner balance and support integration over disruption? What lessons about effective communication might benefit from a larger perspective? What needs reexamination? Where or with whom do you need to be curious and open-minded? How would you know that you have achieved that?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 13-19 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces, or Virgo? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Aries (the Sun rules Leo; Mars is the ruler of Aries).

Thursday morning, we sense harmonious connections even though we are focused on making progress. Where our vision for the future is concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity and make realistic choices around connecting with others. (Moon in Gemini trines Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 7:41am EST)

Thursday early afternoon, we are required to make some adjustments — and we may need to do a little stretching and growing when it comes to our inner or emotional experiences. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, and seek to understand before seeking to be understood. (Moon in Gemini squares Neptune in Pisces, exact at 12:13pm EST)

Thursday evening feels a little uneasy. We need to develop inner awareness around our two seemingly opposite pulls: on the one hand, a strong desire for accomplishment; on the other, our need to make connections and exchange information.

We are asked to bring awareness to whatever it is we feel most passionate about: Are we after superficial exchanges? Or intense and authentic commitments that further our long-term goals? As best as you can, make adjustments as needed, and drop any self-judgment. (Moon in Gemini quincunxes Pluto in Capricorn, exact at 8:49pm EST)

Thursday night/Friday very early morning, at 1:13am EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last a little over 1.5 hours, until 2:49am EST (Friday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments — we may need to do a little stretching and growing when it comes to our inner or emotional understanding of things. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, and seek to understand before seeking to be understood.

As always, with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday night/Friday very early morning ahead of time.

Friday, Dec. 9th:

Friday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini and VoC until 2:49am EST (see Tuesday late afternoon and Thursday night for details).

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Friday early morning, at 2:49am EST, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until Sunday afternoon. 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 for the next two days.

Emotional safety is important to us as well; we like connecting to the familiar, and enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance. Make sure though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, otherwise you might start to feel drained and resentful.

Friday morning, a challenging Venus/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 7:55am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday evening on; it will remain strong until Sunday evening. This aspect asks that we question our most fundamental beliefs and conditioning around money, valuing ourselves, and our relationships.

We are invited to investigate how we view our life philosophies. We are called to grow beyond our current understanding of what our values led us to pursue until now. What are you observing about yourself and your life perspectives and expectations of others? What is enough… and what is too much?

Issues connected to love, relationships, and whatever is most valuable to us, can seem overwhelming at this time. This is because we have a tendency to overindulge or over-promise.

Ask yourself: What assumptions am I operating from in connection with money that are based in my past and no longer applicable? What are the assumptions around love? Where am I overindulging, based on what I think I deserve, rather than what is truly meaningful to me?

Overspending could also be a real issue here with this aspect. If you feel overly optimistic about a financial undertaking or a relationship, ask yourself: Could I write down at least three pros and cons to gain a clearer, more realistic picture?

We mean well, because we are feeling quite optimistic and open-hearted at this time, but may underestimate how much time we actually have, or how good a fit something actually is. As best as you can, bring a non-judgmental awareness to any such tendencies.

Where do I need to distinguish between acceptance and denial? Trusting the divine and illusion? Open-heartedness and being taken advantage of?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 26-29 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, or 0-2 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Sagittarius (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).

Friday late evening, at 10:54pm EST, Venus changes signs from optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius to ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Jan. 2nd, 2023.

With this placement, our relationships tend to be more practical in nature: We see people for who they are and are not afraid to lay the facts on the table; we take things more seriously.

We take our time warming up to others, appreciate maturity in relationships, and can make long-term commitments. There is a strong focus on business relationships.

Venus is also connected to finances and the things we value; it’s thus a perfect time to get serious and make long-term plans in these areas: As best as you can, get real about what comes in and what goes out 😉

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra? If so, you will feel more serious and focused for the next 3.5 weeks; your heart will want to make practical, attainable long-term plans. If you are a Capricorn Sun-sign or Rising-sign, for as long as Venus is in your sign, you will attract more love, abundance, and beauty into your life.

Saturday, Dec. 10th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Friday early morning for details).

Saturday very early morning, we are invited to make adjustments and (as best as we can) find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. Make space for healing around anger or self-identity and for taking care of emotional or family issues. (Moon in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, exact at 2:51am EST)

Saturday late morning, we have an opportunity to connect to family (or friends that feel like family) and create breakthroughs around things that we enjoy through our five senses (e.g. food). This may also be a good time to find a unique or global approach on financial matters that bring us a sense of emotional security. (Moon in Cancer sextiles Uranus in Taurus, exact at 10:17am EST)

Saturday late afternoon, requires some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to express our adventurous and expansive nature — and on the other hand, the need to nurture ourselves and stay in touch with our feeling body. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Sun in Sagittarius, exact at 4:30pm EST)

Saturday evening, we are asked to make some more inner adjustments, as we may experience some internal discomfort. Personal comfort and safety are important for the Moon in Cancer, yet Saturn in Aquarius reminds us that staying attached to the past is not going to lead to new creations or bring forth new visions for the future. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 8:03pm EST)

Also on Saturday, Chiron starts its Station phase in 12 degrees of Aries. It is slowing down as it gets ready to end its 5-month Retrograde phase, on Dec. 23rd. We will feel the effects of its station until Jan. 4th, 2023; its energies are more exalted during this period.

Chiron is the Wounded Healer; in Aries, our attention is turned towards our physical and sexual wounds, and wounding around our self-identity. Chiron represents our inner insecurities, those self-conscious and wounded places. Chiron also represents the inner wound of abandonment and our need to “make it on our own”.

What physical or sexual wounding could you now acknowledge? Where are you experiencing insecurities around personal goals or being a leader in your own unique way? What needs your compassion or even your love? What needs to heal?

For those of you who want to have a better understanding of your own personal healing journey at this time, feel free to watch my most recent talk about “Healing the Wounded Masculine: Chiron in Aries — a Holistic Approach to How we Show Up in the World”. This lecture will be available for viewing by Dec. 10th, please look out for the link in your daily Forecast emails.

Those with personal planets and points (ASC or MC) in 10-14 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn will feel this station more strongly.

Sunday, Dec. 11th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 3:09pm EST (see Friday early morning for details).

Sunday morning, we may take an all-or-nothing attitude toward others; this could drive some tension or oppositional behaviors… As best you can, remain flexible and practice self-care — take good care of your emotional and physical body — that way, you’ll remain able to empower yourself and others. (Moon in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn, exact at 9:11am EST)

Sunday early afternoon, at 1:49pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last almost 1.5 hours, until 3:09pm EST. Use this intuitive time to trust your intuitive sensing and allow whatever comes up to be beneficial for you. Release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. It is also a great time to explore spiritual, intuitive, or creative endeavors, and to lend loving and nurturing support to others.

As always, with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or go with the flow. You may also want to plan Saturday afternoon ahead of time.

Sunday afternoon, at 3:09pm EST, the Moon moves enters fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday very early morning (Dec. 14th). 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 🙂

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Dec. 12th): The Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day; in the late morning, a somewhat challenging Sun/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 1:12pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening on; it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday evening (Dec. 14th); also on Monday, Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase when it reaches 8°9’ of Capricorn. More about all the details in next week’s Forecast…

One Last Announcement:

Last chance to join me for our next FORECASTING FORUM, live on Saturday, Dec. 10th at 8:30am PST/11:30am EST/4:30pm GMT (London time).

We will investigate the Mercury Shadow phase in Capricorn & Chiron’s Station Direct phase in Aries — in relation to our own birth charts.

Mercury’s Shadow phase begins 12th and lasts until Dec. 29th
Chiron’s Station phase starts on 10th and lasts until Jan. 4th, 2023
Chiron ends its Retrograde phase on 23rd at almost 12º of Aries

What have you learned about your inner wounding and insecurities since July 19th? What new understanding about your own humanity are you ready to bring to the world?

How can you make the most of the upcoming Mercury Shadow phase?

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