by Sonja Francis | Sep 1, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Sift Out Plans That Are Out of Date
This week’s headline items: Uranus remains exalted all week; the New Moon in Virgo becomes exact late Monday evening (this also starts Eclipse Season); Mercury’s station ends on Tuesday; Mars changes signs from Gemini to Cancer; the third out of three Mercury/Uranus Squares becomes exact on Friday night.
There will only be two brief Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Wednesday early afternoon (for 6 minutes) and Saturday very early morning (for 10 minutes)
Before we get to this week’s Forecast…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, Sept. 2nd:
Monday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day. It will journey there until Wednesday early afternoon, 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 late morning, a harmonious Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 9:46am EDT. Due to Mercury’s Station-Direct period, we started to feel this aspect build on Aug. 19th; it will remain strong until this Thursday afternoon (Sept. 5th).
Due to Mercury’s retrograde phase, this aspect has become exact for the third time within the last 6.5 weeks; the first time was on July 18th, and the second was on Aug. 23rd.
Think back to those dates: What thoughts helped you to heal inner wounds? What roles did humility and open-heartedness play?
This aspect is a wonderful possibility for active healing concerning our conditioning and day-to-day thinking structures.
We can bring compassion, both for ourselves and for others, to communications that trigger us. We are able to allow for our “inner playful child” to come out in unique ways as we share ourselves — especially when it comes to our identity, personal goals, and passions.
Acceptance and understanding of our own and others’ “Human-ness ” come more easily now. Humor can be a helpful way to explore our own humanity…
We feel more confident to connect and communicate without seeing ourselves as weak or “less than”. We feel perfectly ok to be ourselves, and that may involve feeling insecure.
Ask yourself: Could I allow myself and others to be human? Could I enjoy that I am human? That other people are human?
What if I talked about my flaws, idiosyncrasies, and insecurities? How might this support my healing process? Someone else’s?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 20-26 degrees of Leo, Aries, or Sagittarius? If so, you will be most blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo)
Monday at 9:56pm EDT, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 11 degrees of Virgo, marking the beginning of a new Moon cycle. We started to feel the effects of this New Moon the moment the Moon entered Virgo on Sunday night (Sept. 1st/2nd) ==> Feel free to also watch my New Moon video on the subject.
With this New Moon, we also enter Eclipse season! This will last until Oct. 24th. Eclipses ask us to recalibrate on the physical, mental, and emotional levels, which gives us a chance to move to the next level of our evolution – on a personal and collective level.
This New Moon features numerous aspects involving the outer planets: four aspects with Pluto in Capricorn, three with Neptune in Pisces, and three with exalted Uranus in Taurus.
This signifies an invitation to collectively shift consciousness. We are urged to work with these powerful energies for the benefit of ourselves and those we encounter.
All three of those planets are currently also in their Retrograde motion, inviting us to focus on making inner shifts and realigning ourselves with what no longer serves us.
Uranus is still stationing (exalted) until Sept. 13th; meanwhile, Neptune & Pluto are both in the last degree of their signs (29º), and thus exalted — their energies are “louder”.
Uranus is the loudest of the three, urging us to redefine our connection to the physical world and our self-worth; Neptune is asking us to trust our inner guidance and connection to Source-energy; finally, Pluto is asking us to reclaim our power, and live with purpose and a passion for life.
The Sun and the Moon in Virgo are part of a T-Square with Saturn and Jupiter. These are “social planets”, linked to our social and economic contracts, agreements, and dynamics.
And then we come to Mercury, the messenger, ruler of Virgo, also currently exalted. He is quite involved in this New Moon chart as well.
I will talk more about this in connection with the planetary aspects of this New Moon chart, but first, let’s look at the Virgo energy of this New Moon:
Virgo provides an opportunity to learn about being of service — and what it might mean to strengthen our focus on improving our daily routines — getting organized, for example — and taking care of health matters.
The highest vibration of Virgo is observation, discernment, and analysis from a neutral standpoint to determine what works and what doesn’t.
Ask yourself: Could I release judgment from my life (starting with self-judgment)? Could I instead take a deep breath and discern what works and what doesn’t? What might this look like if I stayed completely neutral?
This New Moon cycle will be a great time to… To read the whole article and get all the Coaching Questions for this month’s New Moon, click here.
Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 9-13 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
The New Moon is also the best time to set powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and not during a Moon void of course phase.
So this month, the best and most potent time to set intentions would be between 9:56pm Monday late evening (Sept. 2nd) and 9:56pm on Wednesday late evening, Sept. 4th (New York time). The only exception will be a brief 6-minute period from 12:06 – 12:12pm on Wednesday, Sept. 4th.
If you live in a timezone other than EDT (that’s the US East Coast time zone), feel free to join my Facebook page, follow me on “X” (the app formerly known as Twitter), or Instagram. I will be posting reminders on Sept. 2nd, Sept. 3rd, and 4th throughout the day to let you know when it is time to set your intentions.
For more information on how to set your New Moon intentions, click here.
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by Sonja Francis | Aug 25, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Connect on a Deeper Level
This week’s headline items: Uranus and Mercury remain exalted all week; the last Quarter Moon in Gemini becomes exact on Monday morning; Mercury comes to a halt early on Wednesday evening in Leo and starts its post-Shadow phase; Venus changes signs from Virgo to Libra late on Thursday morning; the Balsamic Moon phase begins late on Thursday evening; Uranus comes to a halt in Taurus late on Sunday morning, and Pluto re-enters Capricorn on Sunday evening.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Wednesday very early morning (for 1.5 hours), Friday late morning (for a little over 1.5 hours), and Sunday evening (for almost 3.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, please know that…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, Aug. 26th:
Monday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day. It will journey there until Wednesday early morning.
Until then, 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, we might as well curl up and play dead …
Monday at 5:26am EDT, the last Quarter Moon in 3.5º of Gemini becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build when the Moon entered Gemini late on Sunday evening (Aug. 25th).
The Moon, in curious, chatty Gemini, makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in practical, detail- and service-oriented Virgo.
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 Aug. 4th — rather than launching new ones.
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 1-6 degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces? If so, you will strongly feel this month’s last Quarter Moon; the same is 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.
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by Sonja Francis | Aug 18, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Discern What’s Best for Your Wellbeing
This week’s headline items: the Full Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on Monday afternoon; Uranus starts to slow down (station) to prepare for its yearly Retrograde phase on Tuesday; the Sun changes signs from Leo to Virgo late Thursday morning — and later that day, Mercury starts to station again as it prepares to end its Retrograde phase; Uranus’ station intensifies on Sunday.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday afternoon (for 4.5 hours), Wednesday early evening (for a little over 1 hour), Friday morning (for a little over 11 hours), and Sunday late evening (for 1.5 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, two gentle reminders…
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, Aug. 19th:
Monday is a huge day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius until 6:52pm EDT. The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement.
Reactions are more intellectual than emotional, and interactions are more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.
Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, innovative methods, and progress are promoted while the Moon moves through Aquarius.
Again, we have our eyes on the future — or outer space — and personal freedom becomes paramount.
Monday early morning, a Venus/Saturn opposition becomes exact at 4:30am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening (Aug. 16th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday evening (Aug. 21st).
This might be a time of relationship tests or trials: we may not be attracting the things and people that we want in our lives — at least, not as easily as we were before this transit.
This can be eye-opening — a signal to work on improving the “ways” (as well as the “things”) that we bring to partnerships or to our finances. Doubts could be raised now.
We may feel isolated and definitely more introverted. But what’s really required is that we slow things down and be as realistic as we can possibly be.
We could be withdrawing or holding back a little as we attempt to figure out what we want and need.
We are working towards ridding ourselves of self-delusion when it comes to partnerships, socializing, and finances. In the process, we might feel disdain for inauthentic interactions and resent “going through the motions” on a social and/or mental level.
Our goal here is to make more connections aligned with our own spiritual truth. Relationships built on weak foundations may not survive, but stronger ones can be improved and strengthened.
Financial matters might be stressful for the time being; this forces us into a position of conservation and moderation. As best as you can, find your inner balance with this — and on an external level with others.
Ask yourself: What is asking to be improved? Where do I need to focus? How might being present and patient support me and others? If doubts arise, could I refrain from overthinking things and stay connected to my intuition and heart energies?
Think back to March 22nd of this year, when Venus was conjunct Saturn in Pisces. With Venus opposing Saturn now, we can start to see the fruits of the seeds that were planted back then. So, What were the seeds then? What are the fruits now?
In other words, What has emerged since March regarding who and what you value? We are also now more aware of what we have (and haven’t) learned since then… Do you like what you see? Is there room for more learning and integration? Did the commitments you made then feel both attainable and practical?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-21 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini, 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 Capricorn (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn).
Monday early afternoon, a challenging Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 12:45pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday morning (Aug. 16th) on; it will remain strong until Thursday (Aug. 21st).
Routines and plans — especially those connected with creative endeavors, children, romance, parties, or sporting events — are quite 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?
Ask yourself: What might a reorganization of my finances or talents look like? Could I allow myself to hang out with the discomfort that might come up as things shift and progress? Could I be open to experiencing something new and wonderfully unexpected?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 24-29 degrees of Leo, Taurus, Scorpio, 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 Leo or Aquarius (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius).
Monday afternoon at 2:26pm EDT, the Full Moon becomes exact in 27 degrees of Aquarius. The Moon’s entry into Aquarius on Aug. 17th initiates the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon.
Oppositions always reflect back to the planets’ conjunction; we examine the progress made since that conjunction. For example, during a Full Moon, we look back to the previous New Moon (in this instance, Aug. 4th) to assess what has evolved since then.
Here are the astrological highlights of this Full Moon chart:
- There are two T-squares in this Full Moon chart, and both rulers of the Full Moon (Uranus and Saturn) are involved!
- One of the T-squares involves the Full Moon polarity (Aquarius-Leo) with Uranus in Taurus as the Focal Point
- The other T-square involves Saturn in Pisces, Venus in Virgo, and the Jupiter-Mars alignment in Gemini as the Focal Point
- Uranus (the modern ruler of Aquarius) is exalted at the time of the Full Moon – as it prepares for its yearly Retrograde phase that begins on Sept. 1st
And so much more… But first, let’s talk about the Full Moon polarity: the Moon in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius opposes the Sun & Mercury in fun-loving, expressive Leo.
This opposition highlights the power of our creativity as individuals and the exponential potency of collaboration. It invites us to reclaim ourselves and add our voice, heart, and hands to something meaningful.
Since Mercury is currently in retrograde motion, we may need to look back before we can move forward.
Mercury started its 3.5-week Retrograde on Aug. 5th (soon after the last New Moon in Leo). So rather than sharing something new, we may want to revisit what we created or discussed from July 17th to 21st, when Mercury moved through its pre-Shadow phase in Leo.
The invitation with this opposition is to dare to be different and to remember how we are all part of a larger whole. The highest quest of Leo leads to authentic Self-expression: to embody our gifts, shine our light, and live our truth.
The highest task of Aquarius, on the other hand, is the attainment of unity in diversity, where everyone’s uniqueness is honored and included.
When we align our heads with our hearts, we feel our interconnectedness with all of humanity and create and connect from love instead of fear.
Given that Leo represents our self-expression and Aquarius our vision for humankind, a question arises: How can we best balance these two energies? Or even integrate them?
We’ll seek answers to this question for the next two weeks, as we might become more aware that something is out of alignment.
All Full Moons have a shadow side — so let’s take a look at the shadow of both signs involved in this Full Moon — please note that the shadow side of any sign is usually not as comfortable to look at or embrace
As always, with shadow aspects of ourselves, we need to beware of getting triggered and jumping to conclusions; we need to take time to respond rather than react.
Let’s start with Leo’s shadow side:
Leo’s shadow can show up as self-centeredness or narcissism — picture a child that cannot see beyond itself, is not aware of other people in the room, and cannot look past the current moment to the consequences down the line.
Let’s look at Aquarius’s shadow side: this can show up when we get overly attached to the mind and its functions, especially idealized visions, rigid thinking about the future, etc. “Headiness” kicks in, and the mind’s activity reaches an all-time high.
The shadow side of Aquarius may hold lofty ideals but leave us clueless as to how to “be the change we wish to see in the world” — instead, we want others to be that change.
It’s essential to be especially aware and responsible when connecting with others, so as best as you can, get present and ask yourself: What am I bringing forth? What are my intentions?
Now let’s take a look at some of the aspects of this Full Moon chart… to read the whole Full Moon article and get all of its Coaching questions, please click here.
Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 25-29 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this Full Moon more strongly. 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).
At the same time the Full Moon becomes exact at 2:26pm EDT, we also enter a 4.5-hour Moon VoC that lasts until 6:52pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to make clear choices when it comes to engaging with like-minded people.
Do your best to find a balance between your need for a cause that changes the future for some (or many) versus being aware of your own heartfelt, joyful self-expression and courageousness.
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 afternoon until the evening ahead of time.
Monday early evening, a long-term, challenging Jupiter/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 5:46pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Aug. 6th on; it will remain strong until Sept. 3rd.
Any Square invites us to surpass our previous limitations; Jupiter and Saturn, as social planets, are usually linked to our social and economic contracts, agreements, and dynamics.
With Jupiter in Gemini, we have a tendency to think big and maybe feel a bit scatterbrained or at least have a restless mind. We see lots of opportunities and want to move on them fast. Patience is probably not at the top of our list. However, optimism is quite strong.
With Saturn in Pisces, we are invited to move toward spiritual self-sovereignty by going within and practicing spiritual maturity.
We are asked to reassess our interconnectivity with all of life, our use of spiritual practices, and our ability to be present in the here and now — or lack thereof.
Saturn will be in a Square to Jupiter three times over the next ten months. This first one, being part of a T-Square and on the same day as the Full Moon, might kick up some dust or frustration.
This Square might ask us to transcend our self-imposed limitations or urge us to stay more connected to our inner guidance, not allowing the mind to take over to the extent that we are no longer centered in our own spiritual core or able to be present and experience peace.
Impatience and unrealistic expectations might lie behind our frustrations.
And, of course, when it comes to Saturn, we are always invited to slow things down enough so we don’t misstep or go overboard.
Some restructuring of our lives and business goals might be in order. We may be looking for new challenges — sometimes because we are forced to look, as things are not going exactly to plan.
We have a desire to grow and expand, but this attitude is tempered with caution and a sense of restriction. Take steps to grow, but don’t overextend, or you’re bound to grow frustrated.
This aspect also reveals where our beliefs may be out of sync with reality. What was true before may not be now — and perhaps never was — and conversely, the impossible may now be feasible.
As best as you can, take a look at what’s holding you back: Are there “old” fears or beliefs that are no longer keeping you on your intended course? Imagine for a moment that you wake up tomorrow morning, and fear has mysteriously vanished… What would be possible?
Every Square and Opposition prompts us to look back to the beginning of the cycle between the two planets involved. The most recent alignment of Jupiter and Saturn was in December 2020, at 0º of Aquarius.
Think back to that time and ask yourself: What commitments did I make? Where was my focus? What seeds were planted in late 2021 or early 2022? What shift am I now asked to navigate?
Where do I need to change my mind about my approach? To what degree do I engage my head — and to what degree do I engage my heart? Am I ready to listen more carefully? Could I go beyond my conditioned mind?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-21 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, or Virgo? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect; this is also true for those of us with the Ascendant or Sun-sign in Sagittarius or Capricorn (Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn)
Monday evening at 6:52pm EDT, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until Wednesday evening. This Moon placement often finds us more than usually sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative.
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. This is 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?
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by Sonja Francis | Aug 11, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
The Acceptance of Our Human Complexities
This week’s headline items: the first Quarter Moon in Scorpio becomes exact late on Monday morning; Mercury’s Station phase finally ends on Tuesday (though it is still in retrograde); Mercury re-enters Leo on Wednesday evening and aligns with the Sun in Leo late Sunday evening. Lastly, Saturday evening starts the build up towards the Full Moon in Aquarius.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday early morning, Thursday early afternoon, and Saturday late afternoon, all of them roughly an hour long.
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, two gentle reminders…
1) We have another Soulivity Today Morning Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” this week! It will be live on Friday, Aug. 16th, at 8am EDT via YouTube or Soulivity.com. OR 8am PT in California via KMET Radio.
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, Aug. 12th:
Monday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day. It will journey there until Tuesday 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.
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 late morning, the first Quarter Moon in Scorpio becomes exact at 11:19am EDT. The Moon in passionate, all-or-nothing, intensely-feeling, private Scorpio makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in fun-loving, extroverted, attention-seeking, proud Leo. We feel compelled to take action.
Last week on Aug. 4th, the New Moon in Leo 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 18-23 degrees of Scorpio, Leo, Taurus, or Aquarius? 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 late afternoon/early evening, we are invited to make some inner adjustments: we feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice — a choice that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges. On the one hand, we have 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 5:12pm EDT)
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by Sonja Francis | Aug 4, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Learning About Your Beliefs & Life Perspectives
This week’s headline items: Mercury remains exalted all week and starts its 3-week Retrograde phase very early Monday. We still have some windows for writing down our New Moon intentions: Monday morning, Monday evening, and Tuesday early morning. Finally, Chiron ends its Station phase on Friday, now in retrograde.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late morning (for 6 hours), Thursday early morning (51 minutes), and Friday early evening (almost 25 hours).
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, August 5th:
Monday is quite the day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 5:17pm EDT. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness…
So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them and how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic as best you can.
This Moon placement is also connected to this month’s New Moon (which was exact on Sunday morning, Aug. 4th). Feel free to watch my video on the subject here (if you haven’t seen it yet).
Monday very early morning at 12:56am EDT, Mercury comes to a halt at 4º of Virgo to start its second full Retrograde phase of the year, slowing things down tremendously until Aug. 8th!
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: Where do I need to take care of my work routines? Where does that path seem to be heading? How is my health and well-being? How does all this relate to my daily routines? What needs to be reorganized? Reconsidered?
Feel free to read more about this Mercury Retrograde phase in Sunday’s forecast post (Aug. 4th) here.
Monday before 11:16am and after 5:17pm EDT is still the best and most potent time to set your New Moon Intentions! If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article — and to (re-) watch my New Moon video, click here
Monday morning, a somewhat challenging Venus/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 9:18am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday morning (Aug. 4th) on; it will remain strong until Tuesday early morning (Aug. 6th).
We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed in order to see what needs adjusting.
Fear of disappointment and of others is causing some tension. Our inner need for growth requires us to be honest about what is causing our fears — most likely our lack of good boundaries and self-esteem.
We might easily get pulled into overly burdensome roles in other people’s lives because we feel it is required.
Careful examination of our health, well-being, and general daily health and work routines is necessary if we are to free our ability to love, develop, and grow. This deep examination could potentially lead to deep inner healing.
That said, we need to acknowledge that this aspect has an air of intensity, and we get the sense that something very powerful is happening in our daily routines.
Quincunxes can affect our health or well-being, so take extra care of yourself during those two days.
If you are experiencing a power struggle, feeling out of control, or are simply uncomfortable with the intensity, ask yourself: Could I trust that higher power and my ability to discern what’s healthy for me will see me through this?
What if my future called for inclusivity and diversity rather than separation or perfectionism? What might “trusting the path to my future” look like?
As best as you can, evaluate any relationships or financial dealings before getting involved; our intense energy and humanitarian spirit could feed other people’s unrealistic expectations, leaving us feeling unwell and separate.
Empower yourself and others by focusing on “best for most” rather than striving for “perfect”.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-1 degrees of Virgo or Aquarius or 29 degrees of Leo or Capricorn? 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 is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).
Monday at 11:16am EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for 6 hours until 5:17pm EDT. We may feel pulled in two quite different directions during this intuitive time…
On the one hand, we experience a need to connect with our inner child energy (creative self-expressions and joy); on the other hand, we want to make space for pursuing our financial vision — and we also want to break free from outdated value systems.
As such, we may have to address what we value, both in others and in ourselves (which informs our self-worth); do your best to use this intuitive time to make adjustments, slow things down a little, and find creative solutions that honor both drives.
As always, with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late morning until the early evening ahead of time.
Monday at 5:17pm EDT, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Thursday early morning (Aug. 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.
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.
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by Sonja Francis | Jul 28, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
See Beauty Rather Than Fault
This week’s headline items: Chiron and Mercury remain exalted all week, and Mercury’s Station intensifies on Monday; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Wednesday late morning — bringing us closer to the next New Moon in Leo, which will be exact on Sunday morning; Venus changes signs from Leo to Virgo late Sunday evening; Mercury starts its second Retrograde phase of the year on Sunday night.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday late afternoon (for 29 minutes), Wednesday late evening (for 33 minutes), and Saturday morning (for 39 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, if you missed…
Our Soulivity Today Morning Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” last week, not to worry, you can still watch the replay, here.
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, July 29th:
Monday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus until 5:28pm EDT. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain. What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday at 4:59pm EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for 29 minutes, until 5:28pm EDT. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to meet your need for material comfort with a gentler, more intuitive approach. Inner and outer beauty is key!
As always, with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late afternoon/early evening ahead of time.
Monday at 5:28pm EDT, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Wednesday late evening (July 31st). 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 on Monday, Mercury’s Station intensifies at 2-4 degrees of Virgo, as Mercury is preparing to come to a halt on Sunday night (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 Aug. 9th. Going with the flow is definitely recommended at this time.
Pay attention to anything “in your face” in any of the following areas: health and well-being, your daily work routines, 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 Sept. 11th, 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 health and well-being? Am I debating whether or not my daily work routines are working for me?
Could I allow myself to be more mindful and observe what works for me (and what doesn’t)? Where could I be of more service to others? What if I approached things with 5% more humility?
Feel free to also watch my webinar about “Mercury’s Second Retrograde phase & an Exalted Chiron in Aries!”. If you are not yet a Star Member, you can get this 90-minute webinar here — — to get a 25% discount, use discount code Mercury0824 at checkout!
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 0-6 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini, or Sagittarius.
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by Sonja Francis | Jul 21, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Add a Dash of Love, Gratitude & Joy
This week’s headline items: Chiron remains exalted all week; Mercury remains in its pre-Shadow phase all week (and changes signs from Leo to Virgo on Thursday evening); Chiron comes to a halt late on Friday morning, starting its 5-month retrograde phase; the last Quarter Moon in Taurus becomes exact late on Saturday evening; also on Saturday, Mercury starts its Station phase, preparing for its 3-week Retrograde phase.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday early morning (for almost 3.5 hours), Thursday late morning (for 21 minutes), and Friday evening (for a little over 19 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
We have another Soulivity Today Morning Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” this week!
It will be live on Friday, July 26th, at 8am EDT via YouTube or Soulivity.com. OR 8am PT in California via KMET Radio.
Brian and I will talk about the upcoming Mercury Retrograde phase in Virgo/Leo ==> join us live or watch the replay if you want to hear more about that….
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, July 22nd:
Monday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day; it will journey there until Tuesday 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, innovative methods, and progress are promoted while the Moon moves through Aquarius.
Again, we have our eyes on the future — or outer space — and personal freedom becomes paramount.
Monday early morning at 3:44am EDT, the Sun changes sign from protective, nurturing Cancer to fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until Aug. 22nd. With the Sun in Leo, we are more inclined to connect to our hearts and follow our joy: it’s a great time for gratitude, compliments, and playfulness.
In many ways, happy children embody the best of the Leo qualities: they are creative, playful, self-expressed, and follow their hearts. Who could you be if you lived from your “inner child” more fully for the next four weeks?
If you have a Leo Sun-sign or Rising-sign, this means strong vitality for you — after all, for some of you, this is your birthday month. Happy Birthday! <3
Monday early morning, we are invited to have fun and to connect with like-minded people. Do your best to find a balance between your need for a cause that changes the future for some (or many), and your desire to connect from the heart and joyfully express yourself with others.
What needs your appreciation when it comes to relating, connecting with others, and honoring yourself? (Moon in Aquarius opposes Venus in Leo, exact at 5:39am EDT)
Monday 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 10:44pm EDT)
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by Sonja Francis | Jul 14, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Think Different, Act Different
This week’s headline items: Chiron remains exalted (stations) all week; Neptune ends its Station phase on Tuesday; Mercury enters its pre-shadow phase very early Wednesday; Chiron’s station intensifies on Saturday; Mars changes signs from Taurus to Gemini late Saturday afternoon; the second Full Moon in Capricorn within a 30-day period becomes exact early Sunday.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late evening (for 15 minutes), Friday early morning (16 minutes), and Sunday morning (17 minutes)
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, a gentle reminder…
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Please note that we’ll take a look at Mercury’s & Chiron’s Station phases, which start July 14th & 27th (and last until Aug. 9th & 13th). We will also talk about Mercury’s Shadow phases and its second Retrograde phase of the year in Leo/Virgo.
So, if you want to know how these planetary shifts will impact you personally, join me live on July 19th or sign up to receive the mp4-video presentation.
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, July 15th:
Monday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day; it will journey there until Tuesday late 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.
The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. It does so through subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. This makes it an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.
The Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”, etc. It can, therefore, be stormy — a cold winter storm or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies.
Monday early morning, a somewhat challenging Mercury/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 4:57am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday morning (July 14th) on; it will remain strong until Tuesday morning (July 16th). This will contribute either to a lack of mental energy or a need to focus more inwardly.
This aspect operates more internally: We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward, and we must make a choice.
The sheer scope of our goals in life can require more effort than is immediately apparent. Hard work can take its toll on our mental health. If we partition our big ideas into achievable segments — and go one clear action step at a time — we can move forward while maintaining inner peace and outer health.
Use your time wisely! Develop inner awareness to see what needs adjusting.
Could you let go, just for now, of wanting to rank things in order? Could you let go, just for now, of wanting to be in control? Wanting to know what’s next? Might slowing down and turning inward give you the solution that you are looking for?
Might it be possible that showing gratitude towards others and opening your heart might lead to less stress or pressure?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 18-20 degrees of Leo or Pisces? 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 Virgo, Gemini, or Capricorn (Mercury is the ruler of Virgo and Gemini; Saturn rules Capricorn).
Monday morning, a challenging Sun/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 7:44am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last Friday morning (July 12th) on; it will remain strong until Thursday late morning (July 18th). 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 20-27 degrees of Cancer, Aries, Libra, or Capricorn? 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 late morning, a Mars/Uranus alignment in 26º of Taurus becomes exact at 10:05am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last Thursday early morning (July 11th) on; it will remain strong until Saturday early morning (July 20th).
This connection brings a lot of nervous energy with it: we will most likely feel sudden spurts of energy moving through our bodies; this could make us rash in thought and deed. We may experience sudden insights about ourselves and our valued goals.
Ask yourself: Might a deep breath into my belly calm my nervous system? What might it look like to consciously break away from situations that have limited me when it came to honoring myself and my talents? Where could I channel my courage?
Where do I need to “think different”? Act different?
Our willingness to innovate is strong with this alignment: new ways of seeing, using, and approaching our personal possessions, valuables, money, and talents are in focus.
It takes courage to try something new and different. Ask yourself: What is the next step on my journey toward becoming an ever-stronger, healthy individual, one who honors and loves themselves and has the courage to have different values from others?
This alignment between Uranus and Mars also asks us to break away from anything keeping us from honoring our uniqueness and quirks — whatever keeps us in a rut, collectively and individually.
Please be extra conscious when driving. Do your best to channel the extra energy in a productive way: physical exercise is great for this, as is consciously breaking away from situations that have limited you — up until now.
And (this is always wise)… As best as you can, stay grounded and keep breathing …
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 23-29 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you will be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Aquarius (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius)
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by Sonja Francis | Jul 7, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
A Potential Turning Point
This week’s headline items: Neptune remains exalted all week; the Sun squares the Solar Eclipse degree from April 8th on Wednesday night; on Thursday, it’s time to take action on our New Moon intentions. Venus changes signs from Cancer to Leo on Thursday afternoon; the last Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact on Saturday evening; Chiron starts to slow down (station) on Sunday — it’s getting ready for its yearly Retrograde phase.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday very early morning (for a little over 7.5 hours), Thursday late evening (for 11 minutes), and Saturday evening (for a little over 16 hours).
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, July 8th:
Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day; it will journey there until Tuesday late morning. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness.
So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, and tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things; be honest and authentic as best you can.
Monday morning, an opportune Venus/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 7:04am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening (July 6th); it will remain strong until early Wednesday (July 10th). It 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. 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 — except perhaps those that come to you in an intuitive flash.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 24-28 degrees of Cancer, Taurus, Pisces, or Virgo? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity, as will 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).
Monday late morning, an opportune Mercury/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 10:26am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build on Saturday evening (July 6th); it will remain strong until Wednesday early morning (July 10th).
This aspect is an opportunity for us to expand our thinking and express ourselves with confidence and optimism — we share what’s important to us from a place of open-mindedness and excitement.
This connection also allows an expansion from stepping into uncharted territory. Humor can be a great way to tap into this energetic combo.
This planetary connection also favors short trips, writing, teaching, studying, and expanding our perspectives. We more readily exercise good judgment and are more “philosophical” and open to learning.
As with any opportunity, we have to “take” it — it requires we take action. What could you do to instill confidence in your exploration of the mind? Is a new mental process asking to be explored? Are you ready to expand your mind? Your thinking?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 8-12 degrees of Leo, Gemini, Aries, or Libra? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity; this is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).
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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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PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.
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***Also, there are some Membership changes that went into effect on Jan. 24th with some NEW Membership features and some minor price changes ==> You can watch a brief video OR read about those changes here.
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by Sonja Francis | Jun 30, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Source Your Energy From Within
This week’s headline items: Neptune remains exalted all week; the Balsamic Moon phase begins very early Tuesday; Neptune comes to a halt early Tuesday morning, starting its yearly Retrograde phase in Pisces; Mercury changes signs from Cancer to Leo late Tuesday morning; the New Moon in Cancer will be exact on Friday evening, and Saturn ends its Station phase that same evening (remaining retrograde).
There will be three very brief Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday late morning (for 7 minutes), Thursday late afternoon (for 7 minutes), and Saturday late evening (for 9 minutes).
Before we dive in, I just wanted to share…
Sam and I had an amazing One Day Retreat on Saturday! It was beautiful, moving, and magical. We posted some photos on Instagram… so feel free to check those out and say hello!
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, July 1st:
Monday, the Moon remains steady, peaceful Taurus all day. It will journey there until Tuesday 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 until Tuesday late morning? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday early afternoon, we are invited to take care of anything that has value for us on a physical level.
Ask yourself: what actions could I take this afternoon that would be in alignment with my physical desires and needs? What practical actions would energize my body and bank account?
As best as you can, honor yourself, your talents, and physical matter in general. (Moon in Taurus conjuncts Mars, exact at 12:19am EDT)
Monday afternoon, we have an opportunity to connect with family and loved ones in a nurturing way — and, indeed, to connect with all of them from the heart.
Ask yourself: What might become possible if I let myself enjoy others in the mutual pursuit of any shared values? What if I were open to receiving practical support as well as giving it? (Moon in Taurus sextiles Venus in Cancer, exact at 2:42pm EDT)
Monday evening, we have an opportunity to focus on the subtle and the essential — and achieve flow around material wants and needs.
We are invited to practice a gentler, more intuitive approach, to go within and get in touch with our inner divinity, and to bring peace and inner knowingness to our financial goals and ability to honor ourselves.
Ask yourself: Could I trust my inner knowing (or intuition) 5% more than I have previously? What spiritual practices could support me on this journey inward?(Moon in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces. exact at 5:28pm EDT)
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning at 3:50am EDT, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches almost 26º of Taurus. This Moon phase lasts until Friday evening when the New Moon in Cancer becomes exact (more about this on Friday… In the meantime, feel free to watch my video on the subject)
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?
Also, tomorrow (Tuesday), at 6:40am EDT, Neptune comes to a halt at 29º56′ of Pisces to start its yearly 5-month Retrograde phase. This phase lasts until December 7th (at 27º08′ of Pisces).
Until then, we are invited to access Neptune’s energy from within: Our intuition will be very strong during this time.
During this time, we can see how connected we are to our Higher Self/The Universe/Source. What’s more, we have an opportunity to dissolve any barriers between us and our Soul’s guidance.
For the next five months, ask yourself: Am I sensing my Soul’s desire for love and oneness to the fullest? Am I resting enough? Am I connecting to my intuition? Is anything keeping me from experiencing the flow of life?
Neptune will still be exalted until July 16th! For a more comprehensive understanding of Neptune’s Station phase and how this might impact you personally, feel free to get & watch my webinar: “Exalted Neptune & Saturn in Pisces until July!“
Some of us will feel the effects more than others. This is particularly true if you have personal planets in 27-29 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius, or 0-2 degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn — and if you have a Pisces Sun- or Rising-Sign. For you, in particular, this is a great time to reevaluate your connection to Source — and perhaps to allow yourself to connect more fully to the flow of life.
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Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja
PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.
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***Also, there are some Membership changes that went into effect on Jan. 24th with some NEW Membership features and some minor price changes ==> You can watch a brief video OR read about those changes here.
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | Jun 23, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Speak Your Divine Truth
This week’s headline items: Neptune and Saturn are both exalted (stationing) all week, and both of their stations intensify this week — Saturn’s Station intensifies on Tuesday, Neptune’s on Thursday; the last Quarter Moon in Aries becomes exact early Friday evening; lastly, Saturn comes to halt on Saturday afternoon, starting its yearly Retrograde phase.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday evening (for a little over 7.5 hours), Friday early morning (for 7 minutes), and Sunday very early morning (for 7 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, last chance to join us…
==> on Saturday, June 29th, I will be doing a One-day Yoga/Astrology Retreat with the lovely Sam Lodge in the country, near Robinson Township, outside of Pittsburgh. Whether you live in the area or want to visit, check out my Retreat page for more info!
Sam and I also did an Instagram Live the week before last to answer questions and share about our One Day Retreat; feel free to watch the replay here to get all the juicy information <==
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Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 24th:
Monday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day. It will journey there until Tuesday night/Wednesday very early morning.
Monday late morning, we may feel rather social. We get a chance to connect with like-minded people, expand each other’s minds, and share information that allows us to see the bigger picture. Great ideas and concepts can be shared right now. (Moon in Aquarius trines Jupiter in Gemini, exact at 10:52am EDT)
Monday 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 have physical and emotional safety and connect with what feels familiar — and on the other hand, the need to make progress and connect to like-minded people about our collective future visions.
This could also extend to personal, practical things vs. social, idealistic visions, and discerning what works now vs. “progress”. Awareness is critical with this aspect: What is needed? And when? How can we take the higher path? (Moon in Aquarius quincunxes Venus in Cancer, exact at 3pm EDT)
Monday evening, we are invited to make some adjustments in our lives. As best as you can, find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations.
Make space for connections with like-minded people, involvement in a cause, as well as aligning with your own values and enjoyment of life. As such, we may have to address what we value — both in others and in ourselves. (Moon in Aquarius squares Mars in Taurus, exact at 6:58pm EDT)
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Thank you Sonja, You always offer the best support” — Julienne A.
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Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja
PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.
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***Also, there are some Membership changes that went into effect on Jan. 24th with some NEW Membership features and some minor price changes ==> You can watch a brief video OR read about those changes here.
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | Jun 16, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Getting Present in the Here & Now
This week’s headline items: Venus has moved into Cancer — and Mercury joins her there on Monday early morning. Neptune starts to slow down (station) on Tuesday; late Thursday afternoon, the Sun changes signs from Gemini to Cancer — this also marks the yearly Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The Full Moon in Capricorn becomes exact on Friday evening; lastly, on Saturday, Saturn also begins to slow down (station).
There will be four brief Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 2:38am EDT, Wednesday early afternoon (for 13 minutes), Friday evening (for 10 minutes), and Sunday late evening (for 9 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, join us…
Wednesday at 5pm EDT/2pm PDT for my next Forecasting Forum! Early Bird Special ends on Monday at midnight EDT!
Please note that we’ll take a look at Neptune and Saturn’s Station phases, both in Pisces, which start June 18th & 22nd (and last until July 5th & 16th).
So, if you want to know how these planetary shifts will impact you personally, join me live on June 19th or sign up to receive the mp4-video presentation.
ALSO – you can still join us on June 29th for our One-Day Retreat in the country: “Breathe in Life” — an exploration of yourself via Astrology, Yoga, Breathwork, Nature, and a chance to connect with like-minded women. For more info or to register, click here
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 17th:
Monday is a huge day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day. It will journey there until Wednesday early afternoon (June 19th). 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.
Monday early morning, a challenging Mercury/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 3:41am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening (June 15th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday morning (June 19th). This aspect asks us to stretch ourselves and grow, which challenges us to get out of our comfort zone and to work through something that requires a creative approach.
In this case, our comfort zone is the mind (Gemini) and our need to be mentally busy and engaged. The challenge here is finding a way to trust our intuition (Pisces) and turn inward for answers and direction.
Ask yourself: What might be possible if I allowed myself to shift from only paying attention to my conditioned mind to getting present in the here and now and feeling into the energy and truth of who I am?
We may experience a lack of clarity and objectivity. We might make embarrassing errors, neglect important details, or carry some delusions now. Our lack of clarity may make it difficult for others to understand us.
Ask yourself: Is it possible that what I understand with the mind is very different from what I comprehend with the heart? And if that is so, could I trust my heart 5% more than I have done previously? Could I allow myself to slow down and rest in knowing that all is well all of the time?
We are more imaginative now and also more easily swayed by the opinions of others. We can be highly creative and inspired under this influence but also overly sensitive, touchy, or impractical.
It can be hard to follow routines or to concentrate on monotonous tasks (like work tasks or studies that involve attention to detail or rote learning); as best as you can, be compassionate with yourself and others during these three days. If you have an important contract to sign or negotiate, if possible, wait until after Wednesday.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 27-29 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, Virgo, or 0-3 degrees of Cancer, Aries, Capricorn or Libra? If so, you are more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Neptune rules Pisces).
Apropos Neptune, just a gentle reminder: Early Bird Special for my next Forecasting Forum ends TODAY at midnight EDT! We will be discussing the Neptune & Saturn Station phases in Pisces. Join us live on Wednesday at 5pm EDT/2pm PDT, or register to receive the mp4-video presentation!
Monday at 5:07am EDT, Mercury changes signs from chatty, versatile, curious, quick-witted Gemini to protective, nurturing, family-oriented Cancer. It will journey there until July 2nd. During this cycle, we are more sensitive to our surroundings, especially when listening and taking in information.
We also have more sympathy for the suffering of others. On the other hand, we have less objectivity, as emotions are always involved in our interactions with others; this could also mean we end up taking things more personally than we really need to — perhaps even to the extent that we start feeling sorry for ourselves.
As best as you can, remember to ask yourself: Is this really about me?
This is particularly true if you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo. You will feel a stronger need to connect with family or the people in your life that feel familiar and safe. You may also feel the need to talk about the past and work through past conditioning. If you are a Cancer Sun-sign or Rising-sign, you will be more chatty for the next 2 weeks.
Monday morning, a Mercury/Venus alignment in 0 degrees of Cancer becomes exact at 8:43am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday morning (June 14th) on; it will remain strong until Thursday morning (June 20th).
This is an excellent time to share about family, home, real estate, emotional connections, safety, motherhood — or anything we feel nurtures us — and also about any teaching endeavors connected to those areas.
This alignment supports communicating from a nurturing, supportive heart — and in fact, it becomes essential to connect to people with whom we feel a strong affinity.
We wish to form those connections in a spirit of harmony, sensitivity, and equality. In fact, we generally tend to have a strong sense of fairness at this time and want to be around people who share these values.
We also thoroughly enjoy the written and spoken word — literature, wordplay, puns, moving conversations — especially when the words are comforting and speak of something familiar, nurturing, or emotionally soothing.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-3 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Libra, Aries, or 27-29 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo or Pisces? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly; the same is true for those of us with our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Virgo, Gemini, Libra, or Taurus (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra)
Monday late evening, a somewhat challenging Mercury/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 11:13pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday night (June 16th) on; it will remain strong until Tuesday evening (June 18th). This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, awkward, and need to make a choice — so we need to develop inner awareness.
Our compulsive side may lead us down a path that evades rational understanding. Our judgments — of circumstances, ourselves, and others — can be so extreme during this aspect that we can’t seem to make intelligent and consistent progress in our life for the two days it is in effect.
As best as you can, strive to be more trusting and less strict with yourself for these two days. Surrender to whatever you are experiencing right now: It is temporary!
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-3 degrees of Cancer or Aquarius? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).
See Sunday’s post (June 16th) for details on aspects and planetary movements that took place between midnight and 3am EDT Monday.
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Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja
PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.
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***Also, there are some Membership changes that went into effect on Jan. 24th with some NEW Membership features and some minor price changes ==> You can watch a brief video OR read about those changes here.
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | Jun 9, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Resisting Change?
This week’s headline items: Mars squares Pluto for most of the week (it will be exact on Tuesday morning); the first Quarter Moon in Virgo becomes exact Thursday night/Friday very early morning; the Sun aligns with Mercury in Gemini on Friday afternoon; Venus squares Neptune right before she moves from Gemini to Cancer, Sunday night/Monday very early morning.
There will be three Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Tuesday afternoon (for almost 10.5 hours), Friday afternoon (for 18 minutes), and Sunday night/Monday very early morning (for 33 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, join me…
On Friday, June 14th, 8am PT in California via KMET Radio OR 8am ET via YouTube or Soulivity.com, my next Soulivity Today Morning Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” with Brian Westley Johnson, where we will talk about the upcoming Station phases in Pisces ==> join us live or watch the replay if you want to hear more about that….
ALSO, Do you need a day off from the hustle and bustle of the world? Would you like to connect to nature? Nurture yourself? Your Body? Understand your own Moon-energy a bit better? Connect and share this experience with other like-minded women?
Early Bird Pricing for our One-day Yoga/Astrology Retreat ends this week! ==> Whether you live in the Pittsburgh area or would like to come visit Pittsburgh for the weekend of June 29th/30th, check out my Retreat page for more info!
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 10th:
Monday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day. It will journey there until very early Wednesday. 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 and 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.
Monday late evening, we have an opportunity to connect with others and have some fun. Find activities that are mentally stimulating, creative, and joyful. What might you want to communicate to express your own individual energy more fully? (Moon in Leo sextiles Mercury in Gemini, exact at 10:35pm EDT)
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, an opportune Venus/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 3:12am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday morning (June 9th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday evening (June 12th). This is an opportunity to bring healing to our wounds around relationships or our sense of self-worth.
We get a chance to love ourselves and heal deep fears of not being “good enough”. Healing happens much faster when we can 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: How might an honest conversation support my healing journey at this time? Who might I want to have such a conversation with?
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 20-25 degrees of Gemini, Aries, Leo or Aquarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra).
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“Great forum!!! I loved it.” — Alan C.
To register for this month only, click here. ==> Early Bird Special available until June 17th at midnight EDT.
Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja
PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.
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***Also, there are some Membership changes that went into effect on Jan. 24th with some NEW Membership features and some minor price changes ==> You can watch a brief video OR read about those changes here.
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | Jun 2, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Stimulating Conversations
This week’s headline items: we remain in the Balsamic Moon phase until Thursday morning; Mercury changes signs from Taurus to Gemini early Monday; the New Moon in Gemini becomes exact on Thursday morning; Mars changes signs from Aries to Taurus on Saturday night/Sunday very early morning. One more thing worth mentioning: we will start to feel the Mars-Pluto Square from Friday on (it will become exact next week, Tuesday).
Depending on which time zone you live in, there will be three or four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday until 1:55am EDT; Wednesday early morning (for 27 minutes), Friday morning (25 minutes), and Sunday afternoon (24 minutes).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, let me share about two upcoming Podcast/Radio shows:
1 – on Monday, June 3rd, at 3pm PT in Seattle via KIXI 880AM/ and after 6pm ET on Conscious Talk Radio with Brenda Michaels and Rob Spears, where we talk about Astrology and how it can support all of us in our lives ==> Great interview to share with friends or family members that are skeptics (or on the fence) about Astrology.
2 – on Friday, June 14th, 8am PT in California via KMET Radio/8am ET via Youtube or Soulivity.com, my next Soulivity Today Morning Show: “Hot Astrology Friday” with Brian Westley Johnson, where we will talk about the upcoming Station phases in Pisces. So join us if you want to hear more about that….
Both Podcast/Radio shows are also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps.
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, June 3rd:
Monday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries and VoC until 1:55am EDT.
Monday at 1:55am EDT, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until Wednesday morning. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.
In other words, change is not our favorite thing, and “rushing things” goes against our grain.
What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses.
Monday at 3:37am EDT, Mercury changes signs from steady, slow-paced Taurus to curious, quick-witted Gemini, where it will journey until June 17th.
For the next 2 weeks, our thinking shifts gears: Mercury — the energy of communication — will pick up the pace of our lives just a little.
Mental exchanges and abilities take priority for the next two weeks — talking, writing, sharing, connecting to the world around us in whatever way we can (internet, phone, in person, TV, radio…).
This is a time with great potential for studying and learning, curiosity and open-mindedness, and social/intellectual growth.
Make sure you don’t exhaust yourself during this time. As best as you can, keep taking breaks and let yourself see the larger picture now and again.
Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will feel the pick up in pace more strongly.
Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, a harmonious Mercury/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 2:12am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday afternoon (June 2nd) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday late morning (June 5th).
Our words are focused, and we speak with depth and gravitas; we can feel really empowered by what we think and say (and how we say it) during this time. Our conviction and passion help us to connect and empower others.
Ask yourself: How could curiosity and open-mindedness help me connect with others and realize my vision? Might it be useful to release fears and resulting distrust around social groups? Could I hear multiple viewpoints and remain above the fray?
What if a flexible and curious approach to “what’s so” was the first step toward creating a better future for everyone? What if the same was true of learning something about myself? Or some other subject that supports my vision?
We are strongly connected to our vision for the future and can communicate it more clearly to our various social groups and affiliations.
We are also able to investigate our thought structures and motivations in an open-minded, focused way and see what needs to be transformed
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-5 degrees of Gemini, Aquarius, Libra or 29 degrees of Taurus, Capricorn, or Virgo? If so, you will be even more blessed by this aspect than those who do not; this is also true for those of us with our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, Pluto rules Scorpio).
ALSO, Monday after 6pm EDT listen to our fun Radio Interview on Conscious Talk Radio with Brenda Michaels and Rob Spears, where we talk about Astrology and how it can support all of us in our lives ==> This is a great interview to share with friends or family members who are skeptics or on the fence about Astrology.
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Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | May 26, 2024 | Astrological Forecasts
Are You Moving Toward or Away From Exhaustion?
This week’s headline items: Mars aligns all week with Chiron, the wounded Healer (exact on Wednesday afternoon); the last Quarter Moon in Pisces becomes exact on Thursday afternoon; Jupiter trines Pluto all week long, becoming exact on Sunday evening, and the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Sunday late evening.
There will be four Moon Void of Course (VoC) phases this week: Monday afternoon (for 43 minutes), Wednesday late morning (for a little over 10 hours), Friday late evening (for 33 minutes), and Sunday evening (for almost 8 hours).
Before we get to this week’s Forecast, let me invite you…
I will be doing a One-day Yoga/Astrology Retreat with the lovely Sam Lodge in the country, near Robinson Township, outside of Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 29th. Whether you live in the area or would like to come visit, check out my Retreat page for more info!
==> Sam and I will do an Instagram Live on Friday, May 31st, to answer questions and share about our One Day Retreat; feel free to join us here on Friday around 11:30am EDT to get all the juicy information <==
Now, this week’s Forecast…
Monday, May 27th:
Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, pragmatic, status-oriented Capricorn until 4:45pm EDT. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.
As best as you can, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do”
Monday at 4:02pm EDT, we enter a brief Moon VoC that will last for only 43 minutes, until 4:45pm EDT. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to soften your need for accomplishment with a gentler, more intuitive approach.
As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late afternoon ahead of time.
Monday at 4:45pm EDT, the Moon moves in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Wednesday evening (May 29th). 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?
Monday late evening, an opportune Mercury/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 11:22pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday early morning (May 26th) on; it will remain strong until Wednesday early morning (May 29th). This could be another opportunity to take responsibility for our thinking structures and be honest with ourselves.
How can we get the most from this opportunity? Through honest communication, we have a chance to clear up any misunderstandings.
As best as you can, allow yourself to tune in and transcend your conditioned, automatic responses. A good place to start is with a commitment to better understand your conditioning and thought processes.
If we take this chance to see things more clearly and connect to ourselves more lovingly, we could get a good dose of reality and an ability to focus on long-term issues.
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 16-21 degrees of Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, or Cancer? 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 Capricorn (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini, and Virgo, and Saturn rules Capricorn).
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“Thank you so much for your valuable time. I am blessed by what came forward and have been in reflection on much of what you shared. With so much appreciation” — Kim R.
“Great forum!!! I loved it.” — Alan C.
To register for this month only, click here. ==> Early Bird Special available until June 17th at midnight EDT.
Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support, feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja
PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and head to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecast snippets.
Blog photo by Skitterphoto
***Also, there are some Membership changes that went into effect on Jan. 24th with some NEW Membership features and some minor price changes ==> You can watch a brief video OR read about those changes here.
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
