#Scorpio Ingress

[seagull-astrology]

2023, October 23rd, The great luminary ingresses into Scorpio

Welcome Scorpio The Sun entered Scorpio this afternoon at 12:20 pm. I chose the Capitol Building since that’s where legislature happens and it seems the Speaker impasse is still on the front burner. The ascendant of 29 Sagittarius 33, gets the keyword of “Emulation” suggesting everyone wants to the be top dog, but in the Speaker’s case, no one likes him. The Sun is part of a yod from Jupiter…

[seafoamreadings]

moon into scorpio

obsessiveness and possessiveness are typical traits of this transit/passage. when you notice such attributes in yourself be sure to assess what needs they are pointing to which may be unmet and try to meet them. a little obsessing is ok and can be fun and healthy! too much is a huge problem, though.

[cosmiccannibalcamille]

Wealth Indicators in the Birth Chart

     It’s ~officially~ Taurus Season, which makes it the perfect time to start talking about money, finances, wealth and prosperity. (Especially since 2024 Taurus Season is loaded with key dates for maximizing your worth and manifesting some serious cash.) 

     Do you ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly attract abundance and prosperity into their lives while others struggle to make ends meet? The answer may lie in the stars – more specifically, in your birth chart. Astrology offers invaluable insights into your financial potential, revealing key indicators and markers that can guide us towards greater wealth and prosperity.

The Money Planets: Jupiter and Venus

     In astrology, Jupiter and Venus are often referred to as the "money planets" due to their association with abundance, wealth, and financial success. Jupiter represents expansion, growth, and opportunities, while Venus governs money, luxury, and material possessions. The placement of these planets in your birth chart can provide clues about your financial potential and how you attract wealth into your life.

     For example, individuals with Jupiter or Venus prominently placed in their birth chart, such as in the 2nd or 8th house, are likely to experience greater financial abundance and success. Additionally, positive aspects between Jupiter/Venus and other planets can further enhance one's financial prospects, indicating opportunities for growth and prosperity.

The Wealth Houses: 2nd and 8th House

     In astrology, the 2nd and 8th houses are traditionally associated with money, possessions, and wealth accumulation. The 2nd house governs personal finances, earned income, and material resources, while the 8th house represents shared finances, investments, and financial partnerships.

     If you have planets or significant points (such as the Sun or Moon) in these houses, you may possess a natural aptitude for managing money, building wealth, and making shrewd financial decisions. Additionally, aspects between planets in the 2nd and 8th houses can provide further insights into one's financial strengths and challenges.

The Midas Touch: Aspects and Configurations

     In astrology, aspects – the angles formed between planets in the birth chart – play a crucial role in determining our financial destiny. Favorable aspects, such as trines and sextiles, indicate ease and harmony in financial matters, while challenging aspects, such as squares and oppositions, may present obstacles and challenges to overcome.

     For example, individuals with a harmonious aspect between Jupiter and Venus, such as a trine or sextile, may enjoy financial windfalls, opportunities for growth, and a natural ability to attract wealth into their lives. Conversely, individuals with challenging aspects between these planets may need to work harder to achieve financial success, overcoming obstacles and setbacks along the way.

Practical Tips for Harnessing Your Financial Potential

     While astrology can provide valuable insights into our financial potential, it's essential to remember that we have the power to shape our own destinies. By harnessing the insights gleaned from our birth charts, we can take proactive steps to maximize our financial potential and attract greater abundance into our lives. Here are some practical tips for leveraging your wealth indicators in the birth chart:

Set Clear Financial Goals: Define your financial objectives and create a plan to achieve them. Whether it's saving for a home, starting a business, or investing in the stock market, having clear goals can help focus your energy and efforts.

Develop Financial Literacy: Educate yourself about personal finance, investing, and wealth-building strategies. The more you know about money management, the better equipped you'll be to make informed decisions and grow your wealth.

Take Calculated Risks: While it's essential to be prudent with your finances, don't be afraid to take calculated risks when opportunities present themselves. Whether it's starting a new venture or investing in a promising opportunity, sometimes the greatest rewards come from stepping outside your comfort zone.

Cultivate an Abundance Mindset: Shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance by focusing on gratitude, positivity, and abundance. By cultivating an abundance mindset, you'll attract more wealth and prosperity into your life.

Get a Money & Abundance Chart Reading: This reading is an invaluable tool designed to empower you with insights, clarity, and confidence on your path to wealth and prosperity.

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     So yes, astrology offers valuable insights into your financial potential, revealing key indicators and markers that can guide you towards greater wealth and prosperity. By understanding and leveraging your wealth indicators in the birth chart, you can take proactive steps to maximize our financial potential and attract greater abundance into your life. Remember, the stars may influence your financial destiny, but ultimately, it's up to you to shape your own financial futures.

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[saturniandevil]

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Mars has entered his nocturnal domicile of Scorpio just now (9:04PM PDT)!

[manmetaphysical]

5: Uranus in Gemini for all Signs

Uranus - or Prometheus- who brings the 'breath' of fire- could already be playing a significant role in the awakening process depending which sign it is in. It behooves readers to verify the actual position of Gemini in your chart and which house that falls in for a much more nuanced forecast. The statements here are based on the sun/rising sign on the first house and the angles and relationships that form because of that.

Uranus itself does not travel as fast as Mercury but it will aspect any planets you have in Gemini so watch for those events and make a note in your diary. Every year it will conjunct the Sun and Mercury in May/June. Uranus arrives at the midpoint of 15° of Gemini in June of 2029.

Uranus may have already formed an aspect to a planet in Gemini. In this case you'll be ready-made for this transit. For Sagittarius when Uranus arrives in Gemini, it will oppose the Sun and any other planets in Sagittarius as that is the sign opposite yours. For Virgo and Pisces Uranus in Gemini falls in a square relationship so may produce tensions over the next few years.

But everyone has Gemini and Uranus somewhere in their charts. Hopefully these brief forecasts add another layer of understanding to the picture.

[astro-weather]

April 13, 2025: Luna is now in Scorpio, the sign of Her exile.

Current accidental dignities: The Moon is waning.

Current essential dignities: Sol is exalted in Aries. Luna is exiled in Scorpio. Mercury is detrimented in Pisces. Venus is exalted in Pisces. Mars is exiled in Cancer. Jupiter is detrimented in Gemini. Saturn is peregrine in Pisces.

[arepo25]

Random astro takes #7

Multidimensional timelines are a mirror of the 8th house, antiscia the house of self, 1st house, and being a house of loss about identity and depths of multiple possibilities of unknown worlds. The existential crisis of the 8th house is here to teach us humbleness, that’s the ordeals of the 12th house from the 9th house.

Intellectual efforts are saturnian and mercurial, so I will say that the most disciplined minds are :

Mercury in Capricorn/Aquarius

Mercury at 10/11/22/23°

Mercury in the 10th and 11th houses

Saturn in Gemini/Virgo

Saturn at 3/6/15/18/27°

Saturn in the 3rd and 6th house

Mercury and Saturn aspects

Divine fire is sexual energy, that’s why Mars/Venus and Moon in fire signs are the best for manifesting during sex.

The most easy placements to raise Kundalini :

Any Sagittarius placements

Any 9th, 10th and 11th houses placements

Any Cancer placements

Any 3rd, 4th and 5th houses placements

Jupiter in Scorpio/8th house

Rahu in fire/earth signs

Any placements from 1 to 7°

Pisces placements can be the embodiment of ghosts, because they can feel drained by others more easily, their tiredness can be also from drugs abuse, their body isn’t prepared for the inner journeys that they want to reach. The analogy with the 12th house can leading to mental health issues, dissociation and delusion from a reality that is biased by the body’s perceptions. The 12th house is the 12th house from the 1st house, obviously lol.

Social medias addiction is so Neptunian, we meet the point of no return in the sea of delusion when Neptune have entered in Pisces domiciled. Maybe the ingress in Aries conjunct Saturn can help to develop a more healthy relationship with the link btw personality and social medias contents. Be more independent from what is said on Internet because real life experiences is the basis of a good life on earth.

[ms-m-astrologer]

Cosmic Events: June 2025

Executive summary: maybe our best month in 2025 to get things done - don’t waste these opportunities!

Lunar Phases

Tuesday, June 3, 03:41 UTC - First Quarter Moon, 12°50’ Virgo

Saturday, June 7, 05:56 UTC - Gibbous Moon, 1°45’ Scorpio

Wednesday, June 11, 07:44 UTC - Full Moon, 20°39’ Sagittarius

A very high energy Full Moon, with a grand trine in Fire signs (Moon/Sag, Mars/Leo, Chiron and Eris/Aries) just begging for some positive direction. Aim wisely.

Sunday, June 15, 04:43 UTC - Disseminating Moon, 9°21’ Aquarius

Wednesday, June 18, 19:19 UTC - Last Quarter Moon, 27°48’ Pisces

Sunday, June 22, 04:12 UTC - Balsamic Moon, 16°01’ Taurus

Wednesday, June 25, 10:32 UTC - New Moon, 4°08’ Cancer

Exactly conjunct Jupiter, exactly sextile Mars/Virgo - this has major “home improvement” energy. We need to be laser-focused on our intentions.

Saturday, June 28, 21:50 UTC - Crescent Moon, 22°26’ Leo

Void of Course Moon

Sunday, June 1, 23:38 UTC (Leo) - Monday, June 2, 03:00 UTC (Virgo)

Wednesday, June 4, 11:11 UTC (Virgo) - 13:38 UTC (Libra)

Saturday, June 7, 01:04 UTC (Libra) - 02:23 UTC (Scorpio)

Monday, June 9, 12:06 UTC (Scorpio) - 14:56 UTCc (Sagittarius)

Wednesday, June 11, 19:58 UTC (Sagittarius) - Thursday, June 12, 01:55 UTC (Capricorn)

Saturday, June 14, 08:52 UTC (Capricorn) - 11:00 UTC (Aquarius)

Monday, June 16, 17:31 UTC (Aquarius) - 18:09 UTC (Pisces)

Wednesday, June 18, 21:34 UTC (Pisces) - 23:08 UTC (Aries)

Saturday, June 21, 01:49 UTC (Aries) - 01:53 UTC (Taurus)

At a duration of four minutes, this is the shortest void Moon in June.

Monday, June 23, 01:50 UTC (Taurus) - 02:57 UTC (Gemini)

Monday, June 23, 08:26 UTC (Gemini) - Wednesday, June 25, 03:44 UTC (Cancer)

At a duration of 43 hours, 18 minutes, this is the longest void Moon in June.

Friday, June 27, 05:16 UTC (Cancer) - 06:05 UTC (Leo)

Sunday, June 29, 11:03 UTC (Leo) - 11:44 UTC (Virgo)

(There will be some similarly long void Moons in July….)

Retrograde/Direct/Etc.

Transiting Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow on Monday, June 30.

Transiting Venus has her greatest western elongation on Sunday, June 1. This is similar in feel to a First Quarter Moon: we finally feel ready to get on with new Venus projects.

Transiting Ceres is in her pre-retrograde shadow all month.

Transiting Pallas begins June in her pre-retrograde shadow; she stations retrograde on Monday, June 9, remaining retrograde until October 4.

Transiting Juno is retrograde all month.

Transiting Vesta starts June retrograde; she stations direct on Saturday, June 14, entering her post-retrograde shadow.

Transiting Saturn is in its pre-retrograde shadow all month.

Transiting Pluto is retrograde all month.

Ingresses

Friday, June 6 - transiting Venus enters Taurus

Sunday, June 8 - transiting Mercury enters Cancer

Monday, June 9 - transiting Jupiter enters Cancer

Tuesday, June 17 - transiting Mars enters Virgo

Staurday, June 21 - transiting Sun enters Cancer

(Alias the Cancer Solstice.)

Thursday, June 26 - transiting Mercury enters Leo

Opportunity Periods

Sunday, June 1, 23:32 UTC - 23:38 UTC. “You’ll have just a few minutes to do something meaningful during this very short OP.” (Ms M is rolling her eyes.)

Wednesday, June 4, 20:52 UTC - Saturday, June 7, 01:04 UTC. “A much-needed waxing Moon OP perfect for communication, networking, and projects related to beauty, events, and more.”

Thursday, June 12, 15:56 UTC - Saturday, June 14, 08:52 UTC. “This long OP favors many things, from creative work to practical family matters, just in time for Father’s Day.”

Wednesday, June 18, 19:19 UTC - 23:08 UTC. “Use this time for artistic activities, expressing love, and renewing your emotions during the Last Quarter Moon.”

Friday, June 20, 10:32 UTC - Saturday, June 21, 01:49 UTC. “You have the whole day to network and complete tasks.”

Wednesday, June 25, 10:02 UTC - 11:02 UTC. This is one-half hour before and after the Cancer New Moon. “If you have something important to start around now, this is a great time to do it.”

Thursday, June 26, 15:08 UTC - Friday, June 26, 06:05 UTC. “Very good OP for being creative and also to strengthen healthy and loving relationships.”

Monday, June 30, 01:14 UTC - Tuesday, July 1, 20:47 UTC. “Any activity during this long and positive OP will give good results, from practical matters to romance. This is the last OP before Mercury begins to slow down.”

Et Cetera

The Cancer Solstice is on Saturday, June 21, at 02:42 UTC. It’s very similar to New Moon chart four days later - excellent for “tending our gardens” like Candide.

[bitesize-astrology]

Ask The Question; Wait For The Answer

Monday - July 7, 2025

While many of us slept Uranus moved into Gemini (at 3:45am ET), a sign it hasn't been in since June 9, 1949.

Uranus will stay in Gemini (moving to 1°) till November 7th, when it will retrograde back in Taurus. While Uranus is in this first ingress into Gemini (final ingress is April 2026), expect that you won't be finding answers, but instead refining your questions. Uranus is sure to disrupt communications as it attempts to innovate communications, so prepare accordingly.

As it relates to today, ask better questions in order to get better answers. But hold off on any major decisions for 35 hours starting at 5:29pm ET as we go thru ANOTHER of these multi-day Moons Void of Course, this time a Moon in Sagittarius.

Sagittarius as a sign is best described as "the question mark that never ends." Sag always has questions, and that's a good place to be until 4:54am Wednesday July 9th, when the Moon moves into Scorpio and this long void of course ends.

There's a saying ... ask better questions to get better answers about things that really matter. That's perfect advice for today and tomorrow. And wait for the answers to arrive sometime after Uranus moves to 1° Gemini on August 3rd.

[elminx]

Energy Update: December 2024

December is a “2” Universal Month (12 (December) + 8 (2024) =20 = 2+0 = 2] in an “8” Universal Year. Two is a movement number – things begin to balance out from the pure creation of the energy of the “1” month prior, and decisions start to present themselves. This aligns poorly with the astrology of the month, which is dominated by two major personal planet retrogrades (Mercury and Mars). In order to seek out balance or come into alignment with what is, we may need to work backward.

The Set Up

We begin the month with the Sun and retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius, Venus in Capricorn, Mars deep in its pre-retrograde shadow in Leo, retrograde Jupiter in Gemini, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces, retrograde Uranus in Taurus, and Pluto in Capricorn. This month, we will only have two planetary ingresses: our Sun will enter Capricorn, and Venus will enter Aquarius. This is due to Mercury’s retrograde, which ends on 12/15, that keeps our planet of Communication, Travel, and Technology in the sign of its exile for an exceptionally long time.

The Details

All eyes are on Mars, which will retrograde on 12/06 at 06° Leo. This retrograde will stretch into the new year; it ends in late February, but the post-retrograde shadow will continue until the beginning of May. This is the Big News Bear of the month as it will impact our entire holiday season, but it also sets the tone for 2025.

Mars

Mars gets top billing this month due to its upcoming retrograde on 12/6. This isn’t a post specifically about the retrograde (that’ll be out later – look for it in your email if you’re signed up for my mailing list), but it is significant enough to warrant a brief discussion. Mars is the slowest moving of our personal planets and tends to retrograde every 26 months or so. Because this planet dictates our modes of action and energy levels, we can expect forward motion (as a whole) and output to be lower during Mars’ retrograde periods. This is business as usual and the expected result of a Mars retrograde, but that doesn’t mean that people will be comfortable or accepting of this outcome.

Therein lies a lot of the struggles of a Mars retrograde cycle. Many of us (especially those ruled by Mars – Aries and Scorpio – or those with strong Martian placements) rely on accomplishments and consistent action to regulate our nervous systems. When thwarted, the Martian temperament can get aggressive and moody. Some types can be pushy or overtly forceful, and if one thing is for sure, it is that nothing should be forced during a Mars retrograde. Let it unfold slowly, and try to enjoy the ride.

This retrograde starts in fixed fiery Leo and ends in cardinal watery Cancer. A lot of people are going to fuck some shit up so that they can feel like they are still sitting on their throne and likely cry about it later.

It’s wise to remember that the planets aren’t here to hurt us, no matter how much our dysregulated brains might try to tell us so. Instead, if we look at planetary retrogrades as an opportunity to review, restart, realign, reassess, and rejuvenate, they can actually be valuable times of othered space. Each planet in retrograde adds a layer of the liminal to the space soup, and the more planets in retrograde at a time, the more liminal our space becomes.

It’s worth noting here that Mars’ retrograde overlaps with Mercury’s in December by five days (from 12/6-12/15). These are powerful days to slow down and assess where your life is and what you need to change to move forward. This is especially fortunate for those who celebrate the new year in January, as it is an early chance to align yourself with your goals for the year ahead.

Mars will station direct on 2/23, so this is a long-game transit – much longer than Mercury’s month-long retrogrades. Other than slowing us all down (and probably causing some significant tifts over the holidays), Mars won’t be doing much this month as – during the time when a planet stations (changes directions) they tend to hold their position in the sky for an abnormally long time. If you have a personal planet in the early degrees of the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), you might feel the strain of Mar’s lack of movement all month. Expect things to get angsty. Expect divas to be on the very biggest tears. It is what it is; I find Leo’s energy pretty easy to walk away from if it’s getting to be too much, but your experience may vary.

Iron gate boundaries might be in order, especially with that incredibly demanding family member who never figured out that they aren’t the main character in your life. You might find that you need to do less; if you do, know you are right on time.

Mars retrogrades are almost inevitably challenging. Even if you can manage your own life slowing down (some of us even like it this way), you still have to deal with the absolute temper tantrums of those who can’t stand still for whatever reason. Stay aware of the Aries, Scorpio, and Capricorn types in your life (Sun, Moon, Ascendant, and Mars placements mostly here) or anyone with Mars in Cancer or Leo. They may be seriously losing their shit (and, if so, iron-clad boundaries, as I said), but they may also just need support as to what to do when you can’t do.

This retrograde aligns well with the season of withdrawal (lovingly called Fallowtide by some) but less well with our hustle-and-bustle holiday season. It’s okay not to do anything, especially if you are prone to low energy for any number of reasons. Take care of yourself often and early.

Our Lights: The Sun and the Moon

Our big win for the month is our two new moons – the first in Sagittarius on 12/01 and the second in Capricorn on 12/30 – which bookmark our month. Our Capricorn moon is especially auspicious because – as I have mentioned elsewhere – in 2024, we had two Capricorn new moons and two full moons. If, as I suggested, you have worked the Capricorn moons this year, this is your fourth and final chance to do so. Even though it is early from a calendar perspective, I would do any magic working or intention setting for 2025 during the hour of the new moon on 12/30. Capricorn is THE sign of long-term planning. Use that to your advantage.

We begin the month on 12/1 (always significant as the 1st dictates the energy for the month ahead) with a new moon at 09° Sagittarius in a t-square with Saturn at 13° Pisces and retrograde Jupiter at 16° Gemini. It’s worth noting two things here. The first is that Sagittarius, the sign of our lunation, is ruled by the planet Jupiter, which is currently in the sign of its exile, Gemini. Luck is on the fritz right now, and all that glitters is most certainly not gold. Additionally, this square between Jupiter and Saturn is Ascendanting meaning that the two planets haven’t actually met at a 90° angle; we are working towards this square, not away from it.

This square between Jupiter and Saturn, currently in Pisces and Gemini, will be a major player in the energy of 2025. The planets meet in an exact square on the Pisces-Gemini axis and the Aries-Cancer axis. Luck may have gone awry, but this is an opportunity to glimpse what lies ahead.

So you are saying, there is a chance. On this day the answer is almost irrevocably yes.

Our Sagittarius new moon is a 9/2 new moon. 9 (Sagittarius moon) + 9 (Sagittarius Sun) = 18 = 1+8 = 9. 9 (Sagittarius new moon) + 2 (December 2024) = 11 = 1+1 = 2.

We are in the midst of some big endings, symbolized by the “9” energy, but the “2” echoes the glimpse into the future and the choices that lie ahead. This is a day well spent in divination or pathfinding of all kinds.

Our Sagittarius Sun squares Saturn on 12/04, which should not surprise anyone. Everyone is being held accountable for their actions in some way or another. This is business as usual; the Sun squares Saturn twice a year, but I’ve always noticed that it seems to show up like clockwork when the world needs it the most. Any Sun/Saturn transit adds a lot of power to magic used for justice and to hold people accountable for their actions. The sign of the archer can be especially helpful for Justice spellwork as Sag has a natural desire toward the highest good. If you work with runes, the Tiwaz rune would be especially useful during this time.

Our full moon falls on 12/15 at 23° Gemini. It is mostly unaspected besides a square to Neptune in Pisces, which carries energy similar to a major lunation anyway. This is also the day that Mercury stations direct at 06° Sagittarius. The twofold nature of switching, Mercury in direction and the Moon in purpose (wax on/wane off if you will) can be used to enact many types of magic for change. Mars is retrograde by this point, though, so be careful how you word anything focused on movement in the physical world during this time. Think Road Opener rather than a spell to force direction.

Our Gemini full moon is a 3/5 full moon. 3 (Gemini moon) + 9 (Sagittarius Sun) = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3. 3 (Gemini full moon) + 2 (December 2024) = 5.

3 is our Manifestation number (useful for all types of magic), and 5 has the go-to-itsness to break through nearly all barriers.

Once the Sun enters Capricorn, it squares the lunar nodes on 12/23. Our lunar nodes will leave the Aries-Libra axis for Pisces-Virgo at the end of January; this is the end of the line for this cycle. Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, can work too hard to keep the peace at times; where are you saying “yes” when you really mean “no” in your life? This might be one less thorn in an old wound or pass less painfully. Cardinal signs are the most likely to notice this transit.

It all comes full circle to our new moon at 09° Capricorn on 12/30. This lunation is still in a wide square to our lunar nodes and is also sextile to Saturn, echoing the energy of that early Sun-Saturn square. Both Saturn and the lunar nodes rule something you could classify as fate or destiny. But in a less woo way than many would use the terms today. Some things are meant to be. You live. You die. A volcano erupts. A major plague races across the land. Because you took your first breath at this exact time in that exact place, you will live through these things. Because our Moon touches on both, but not in exactitude, I would expect all of us to be contemplating our place in the universe a bit during this lunation. Both where we have been – our place in this existence – and where we are going.

What can we can do to help? (Helping is the best way to actualize Capricorn energy)

Our Capricorn new moon is a 2/4 new moon. 10 (Capricorn Moon) + 10 (Capricorn Sun) = 20 = 2+0 = 2. 2 (Capricorn New moon) + 2 (December 2024) = 4.

I have to giggle at this because I consider Capricorns to naturally carry a lot of “4” energy around with them. “4” is a very balanced number; it is all about structure. What are Capricorns doing if not shoring up their world to protect it from the elements? (as is their nature, being born in the deep winter months) When considering the power of the Number 4, I would ask you to think of the older man-made structures still standing. Did the Egyptian pyramids come to mind? That is “4” energy; it grounds in all directions; it has longevity. Again, this 4 energy makes this a great day to do magic or set intentions for the new year ahead. You may wish to set an intention that will become manifest by the Capricorn full moon on 7/10/25.

Mercury

For the first half of December, Mercury will be moving backward in retrograde towards 06° Sagittarius, where it will station direct under the light of our Gemini full moon. This is notable because Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini; this will be a day highly invigorated with Mercurial energy. We should all realize by now that Mercury retrograde is business as usual and simply a change in the expression of our “normal” Mercury energy. I’ve written more about this particular Mercury retrograde here.

It’s worth also remembering that Mercury is in exile in Sagittarius because Sagittarius is the opposite sign of Gemini, the sign of Mercury’s domicile. In Sagittarius, thoughts can be demanding, and people can become convinced that their way of thinking is the only right way. We all need to watch out for intellectual elitism and educational superiority, two bad behaviors of Mercury in Sagittarius. Every lived experience brings a different story and background to the table, and we need each to function together rather than separately. This is the first hit on this lesson, and it will take on a greater meaning as our North Node enters Pisces next month.

This retrograde cycle involves big hitters Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces. This circles back to what I said above about Jupiter square Saturn having a big part to play in the year ahead. We often visit troublesome aspects through Mercury first. This cosmically makes some sense because when presented with a problem, to proceed, the best course of action is usually to think something through. Keep in mind that in firecracker Sagittarius, Mercury does not seem inclined to take that kind of time.

It is an oversimplification, but Jupiter brings the Go/Expansion energy and Saturn the Stop/Retraction energy. This is interesting because Jupiter gets nothing but space to expand in formless, airy Gemini, which you would think it would like, but it really doesn’t (it is the sign of Jupiter’s exile), and amorphous watery Pisces does nothing to give Saturn the form it so desperately requires. Neither giant is at its best, making them more demanding. In this case, Saturn will always be the rock, and Jupiter is playing the role of the hard place.

Mercury has to pass through this vice three times. We’ve done this once while Mercury was in forward motion and when Jupiter and Saturn weren’t in a very tight square. The second pass happens early this month between 12/04 when Mercury opposes Jupiter (each planet in its exile, a nasty untethered opposition) and 12/06 when Mercury squares Saturn. We might want to expand during this time (or just jump out of the way of the rocks rolling downhill toward us), but there’s nowhere to go. This is the hole of Mercury’s retrograde cycle; I’d bet most people fall into it somehow.

Alternatively, you could be trying to get your ball rolling, and one thing after another keeps getting in the way. This kind of aspect works both ways, sometimes both ways in the same situation, which can be extremely uncomfortable.

That the Mercury-Saturn squares goes exact as Mars retrogrades on 12/06 tells us a lot about the character of that day. Just don’t. If it’s not Essential, emphasis on the Capital E, do it another day. Things generally grind to a halt for a reason. You can force the wheels or look for a rock in the tires. The choice is, of course, up to you.

And then, just in time for Christmas, we get our third pass-through of this rough t-square between Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn between 12/24 and 12/26, this time with Mercury in forward motion. If you need to make amends for anything you said out of line earlier in the month, this is the time to come clean about it. The more you take responsibility for your own part in this mess, the less pressure Saturn will put on you. Always placate Saturn first; Jupiter is too all-important to care about turn order.

Things will feel a bit easier after Mercury’s retrograde ends mid-month, but Mercury remains in its exile all month long as it tracks its way all through its post-retrograde shadow in Sagittarius. The benefit of Sagittarius is that most Sag will tell the absolute truth as they see it. Sometimes, that includes coming clean about things, too. It should be no surprise that this will be a holiday season full of hard conversations; we can hope that at least they include honesty and words spoken from the heart. (Sag sometimes needs to be reminded they have a heart, but they will come in strong once encouraged there)

Mars will greatly overshadow this retrograde, but keeping it in the back of your mind is still important. If that person is just talking out of their ass, maybe make a snide comment to yourself, blame Mercury, and walk the fuck away. If it takes an extra two hours and a detour to get to Gramma’s house, that’s two hours less of talking to Uncle Eddie. Make sure you are sending those nudes to Tara in Sales and not Tara, your boss, if you know what I mean. Things tend to go awry during a Mercury retrograde cycle when we are on autopilot and not paying attention.

The easy and obvious anecdote to that is to pay attention. Standard Mercury retrograde advice applies: save often, double-check before you hit Send, and expect delays. Your friendly neighborhood Geminis and Virgos will be down for the count like they are every Mercury retrograde. The energy of all things communication, technology, and travel will be slower and deeper as Mercury wanders the low road. The more you can work with Mercury’s energy rather than against it, the easier your life will be.

Mercury exits its post-retrograde shadow in early January. We will have relatively smooth sailing with our planet of communication until the end of March and early April.

Venus

Venus is almost two full signs ahead of our Sun and Mercury all month long as it begins the month in Capricorn and ends it in Aquarius. It is on its own journey, which doesn’t really include stepping in to help out with the inevitable squabbles that are bound to come up all month long as both Mercury and Mars retrograde in fire signs. Venus can be pretty far out there in the fixed air sign of Aquarius and, at times, even unattainable.

Venus makes two major appearances this month. First, Venus will conjunct Pluto at 00° Aquarius on 12/07. Pluto is our outermost planet and seems responsible for the erosion of all things through the lens of time itself. Of course, in Roman mythology, Pluto was the god of the Underworld. On a long enough timeline, all things end: nations, marriages, lives, and this world.

Pluto has never before been in the sign of Aquarius when astrologers knew of the planet’s influence, so we can only surmise what this new journey will bring to humanity. But we will taste it through a Venusian lens this month.

Then, on 12/12, Venus opposed retrograde Mars in Leo. This is pretty big break-up weather, but that shouldn’t be anything to worry about if you are in a safe and secure relationship. Leo and Aquarius aren’t that different from one another (Sun sign opposites are and should be ready as a pair), but where they differ is very stark. Where Leo is a traditionalist, Aquarius is pointed straight toward the wildest of infinite possibilities. Leo wants the world, and Aquarius wants the universe. They can become aligned but often choose not to out of ego and the inability to step off their respective daises.

Fixed signs aren’t inclined to move; that much is for sure, and this will go doubly for all Martian and Leo types during this time. If anyone is going to give an inch, it will have to be Aquarius.

Although I specified break-up weather, I want to clarify that relationships do not always involve love, sex, or romance. We are in a relationship individually with each of our family members, with our best friends and our worst enemies, and with our bosses and coworkers. American culture puts a huge emphasis on love and sex, but relationships exist of all kinds. We talk about wars between nations but rarely about wars within families or workplaces. The interplay between Venus (receiving) and Mars (giving) shows us how our relationships are flowing – even international ones between nations. Together, they give us an idea of how easy it will be to get along.

Oppositions are fidgety and difficult to read, even for the most seasoned astrologer. Sun Sign opposites can differ in specific ways but are also quite similar and desperately need each other. The conflicts that will arise during this time CAN be resolved, but it calls for somebody to step down and let the other by. Neither planet looks well poised to do so, which is generally unfortunate. We still get free choice, though; that’s the beauty of how the above is reflected below: the planets dictate that there will be conflict, but WE still get to choose what we do when it happens.

What is worth fighting for? Is it worth standing up to the one you love the most? Is it worth standing up to your family? Is it worth standing up to the world?

Many of us have to grapple with this right now, and I think many people will say resoundingly, “Yes.” I’m not here to give you the correct answers because my trials and choices will differ infinitely from yours.

What I am here to say is that there is a reason (in the skies and our lives) why people are going to choose Fight this holiday season, and we should think about both how we are making those choices for ourselves AND how we should respond when someone decides they want to fight with us. The big flex all month will be to pick your fights, but we all know that will be easier said than done.

I’m choosing to discuss conflict in the Venus section for a reason. Diplomacy plays as important a part in conflicts as Action, though culturally, we often downplay this. Venus in Aquarius can be talked into looking back at the rest of us earth landers, but only if you speak to her higher nature and propose something new and innovative. Venus in Aquarius doesn’t have time for momentary peace; it wants the whole package or nothing at all. The craziest idea might be the one that is the solution all month long.

Jupiter and Saturn

Our two intermediate planets, Jupiter and Saturn, play a major role in dictating the pace of our lives. Jupiter, the planet of Luck and Expansion, quickens everything it touches, while Saturn, the planet of Time and Consequence, slows or halts. We need both of these forces in our lives. They are moving in and out of squares for the next year.

The first square happens on 12/24 with Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces. Neither planet is at its strongest here, but Saturn probably wins out due to Jupiter being in its exile. Expect things to be slow. But that’s also indicated by our Mars retrograde, so let’s say it’s extra slow. This first square includes Mercury in Sagittarius square to Saturn and opposed to Jupiter. This is a harsh mutable t-square, which will have everyone scrambling but few finding solid ground.

You may notice this repeating cycle of three squares (one in December and two next year). If it sounds awfully like a retrograde cycle, that’s because it is. This is happening because Jupiter (being the faster-moving sign) has caught back up to Saturn (by degree) and is now going to retrograde forward and back again thrice across Saturn’s path. Jupiter and Saturn will both change signs in 2025 in synch with one another – this will put a lot of stress on the line between Gemini-Cancer (for Jupiter) and Pisces-Aries (for Saturn). We will be in this push/pull cycle for a while; this is just the first pass.

Looking Forward

Hello January! Hello 2025!

The big deals in January will be our Mars retrograde and the changing of the guard as our lunar nodes slide onto the Pisces-Virgo axis. The big deal for the year is that Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all change signs in four months. As we move into each new sign in 2025 with our Sun, Mercury, and Venus, we are forced to confront all of our outer planets in unison. We are on the event horizon now.

The Details

12/1 – New moon 09° Sagittarius 12/2 – retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius trine Chiron in Aries, Venus in Capricorn trine retrograde Uranus in Taurus 12/4 – Sun in Sagittarius square Saturn in Pisces, retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius opposed retrograde Jupiter in Gemini, Venus in Capricorn sextile retrograde Neptune in Pisces 12/5 – Sun conjunct retrograde Mercury 14° Sagittarius 12/6 – retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius square Saturn in Pisces, Mars retrogrades 06° Leo 12/7 – Sun in Sagittarius opposed retrograde Jupiter in Gemini, Venus enters Aquarius, Venus conjunct Pluto 00° Aquarius, Neptune stations direct 27° Pisces 12/9 – Venus in Aquarius sextile North Node in Aries 12/10 – Sun in Sagittarius trine Chiron in Aries 12/12 – Venus in Aquarius opposed retrograde Mars in Leo 12/13 – Retrograde Mercury in Sagittarius sextile Venus in Aquarius 12/15 – Full moon 23° Gemini, Mercury stations direct 06° Sagittarius 12/18 – Sun in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces 12/19 – Venus in Aquarius trine retrograde Jupiter in Gemini 12/21 – Sun enters Capricorn 12/23 – Sun in Capricorn square the lunar nodes, Venus in Aquarius sextile Chiron in Aries 12/24 – Retrograde Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces 12/26 – Mercury in Sagittarius opposed retrograde Jupiter in Gemini 12/27 – Mercury in Sagittarius square Saturn in Pisces 12/28 – Venus in Aquarius square retrograde Uranus in Taurus 12/30 – New moon 09° Capricorn 12/31 – Mercury in Sagittarius trine Chiron in Aries

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May 2025 Astrology Forecast: Portal of Transformation

May 2025 begins with Pluto stationing retrograde in Aquarius and welcoming us into a new portal of transformation. This is an invitation to take a step back and reflect on the changes we experienced since Pluto entered Aquarius in November 2024. All planets have been direct since April 12: Pluto stationing retrograde breaks this trend and invites us to redirect our focus inward.

On May 12, a Scorpio Full Moon directly opposing Uranus in Taurus will accelerate the pace of personal and collective evolution by pushing us out of stagnation and complacency. This event will challenge us to choose transformation over comfort and release attachments and ideas about security that prevent us from growing. After Gemini season begins on May 20, the pace of events continues to accelerate as we experience a shift from Fixed to Mutable energy. On May 24, Saturn leaves watery Pisces to enter the yang, fire sign of Aries: this is the first ingress of Saturn into Aries since 1996.

May 2025 ends with a Gemini New Moon and Mercury’s ingress in its Air domicile, an invitation to explore unfamiliar ways of thinking and being and welcome change with openness and curiosity.

Pluto stations Retrograde in Aquarius

May 4, 2025, 11:27 AM EST

Pluto stationing retrograde offers us an opportunity to look back and reflect on the transformation that has taken place since the planet entered Aquarius back in November 2024. When the Lord of the Underworld appears to move backward in the heavens, we are asked to deepen our inner work and emotional and psychological self-exploration. In Aquarius, Pluto retrograde is an invitation to reflect on, restructure, and redefine our relationship with our communities, to technology, the internet, AI, as well as those social movements we may feel part of. Pluto will be retrograde until October 13, challenging us to deepen our understanding of our own psychological nature and the psychology of the masses and group dynamics.

Mercury enters Taurus

May 10, 2025, 08:15 AM EST

Mercury’s ingress into Taurus slows down the pace of our thinking and invites us to focus on what is practical, tangible, and matter-of-fact. This transit supports our ability to be patient and consistent, and reminds us of the importance of taking enough time to understand how something works. While Mercury is in the sign of the Bull, we tend to look for information that confirms rather than challenges our current values, ideas, and perspectives. We are not very inclined to change our minds, and it can be easy to fall into some sort of intellectual stagnation. However, shortly after entering Taurus, Mercury squares Pluto in Aquarius: this square forces us to question existing opinions and perceptions and encourages a deep transformation of how we think, speak, and relate to our minds.

Full Moon in Scorpio

May 12, 2025, 12:55 PM EST

The Scorpio Full Moon brings our attention to the dance between our desire to transform and overcome our current limitations and our resistance to change. This event emphasizes the tension between our survival instinct and attachment to intensity and the call toward growth and evolution. The Scorpio Full Moon tightly opposes Uranus, conjunct with the Sun in Taurus: this aspect exacerbates the urge to break free from the known and create a reality aligned with our uniqueness. This Full Moon emphasizes the need to release attachments that no longer support our growth and create space for a more liberated and authentic way of being. Uranus’ activation adds an unpredictable quality to this event, which can bring sudden changes and unforeseen turning points.

Sun enters Gemini

May 20, 2025, 2:55 PM EST

The Sun’s ingress into Gemini, brings the spotlight on the power of our minds, thoughts, and words. This time of the year is an opportunity to look at the world with new eyes, celebrate diversity, and explore unfamiliar social circles. Gemini season motivates us to engage in new ways with our surroundings, encourages us to initiate conversations with strangers, and inspires gravitate toward experiences that stimulate our minds. This time of the year invites us to question habitual perceptions, cultivate curiosity, and navigate life with an open mind while paying more attention to our thinking patterns, our communication habits, and our approach to learning.

Saturn enters Aries May 24, 2025, 11:36 PM EST Shortly after Neptune, Saturn leaves Pisces and enters Aries too. Saturn is going to remain in Aries until September 1, when he temporarily retrogrades back into Pisces. As with all planets entering Aries, this event marks the beginning of a new cycle. Saturn in Aries will emphasize the need to take responsibility for our actions, develop more discipline, and learn to discern when it is appropriate to initiate something or respond instinctively and when, instead, patience and time are required before making a decision. This transit can be connected with a feeling of having one foot on the gas and one on the brake. However, we can’t interpret Saturn’s ingress into Aries without taking into account the fact that Neptune has also just entered Aries and the two planets are going to be conjunct for the rest of the year. The Saturn-Neptune conjunction will underline the need to harmonize our relationship with both the material and the spiritual realms. It will ask us to discern when discipline is necessary and when instead surrendering to the flow is required. Mercury enters Gemini May 25, 2025, 9:00 PM EST May 2025 Astrology

Saturn enters Aries

May 24, 2025, 11:36 PM EST

Shortly after Neptune, Saturn leaves Pisces and enters Aries too. Saturn is going to remain in Aries until September 1, when he temporarily retrogrades back into Pisces. As with all planets entering Aries, this event marks the beginning of a new cycle. Saturn in Aries will emphasize the need to take responsibility for our actions, develop more discipline, and learn to discern when it is appropriate to initiate something or respond instinctively and when, instead, patience and time are required before making a decision. This transit can be connected with a feeling of having one foot on the gas and one on the brake. However, we can’t interpret Saturn’s ingress into Aries without taking into account the fact that Neptune has also just entered Aries and the two planets are going to be conjunct for the rest of the year. The Saturn-Neptune conjunction will underline the need to harmonize our relationship with both the material and the spiritual realms. It will ask us to discern when discipline is necessary and when instead surrendering to the flow is required.

Mercury enters Gemini

May 25, 2025, 9:00 PM EST

Mercury’s ingress into its Air domicile of Gemini marks an increase in the pace of our thinking and inspires us to learn, study, and explore the topics and subjects that spark our interest. In Gemini, Mercury’s lighthearted, versatile energy inspires us to approach life with humor and curiosity and to see everything as a learning opportunity. This transit represents a great opportunity to pursue new interests, refine our communication skills, embrace a new mindset, and look at our reality from a different angle. Mercury in Gemini encourages a versatile and experimental approach to learning, communicating, making decisions, and solving problems.

New Moon in Gemini

May 26, 2025, 11:02 PM EST

As the calendar month comes to an end, a New Moon in the early degrees of Gemini begins a lunar cycle centered around renovating our ways of thinking, communicating, and learning. This event encourages us to see our surroundings with new eyes, explore how changes in our mindset impact our experiences, and be very conscious of the power of our thoughts, words, and attention. The Gemini New Moon will be conjunct with Mercury, widely conjunct with Uranus in the late degrees of Taurus, and harmoniously aligned with Pluto in Aquarius and Saturn and Neptune in Aries. This configuration will support our capacity to adapt to change, encourage us to think outside the box, and inspire us to refine our ability to manifest our ideas into form.

May 2025 Astrology Forecast: Our Invitation

As the month comes to an end, Saturn joins Neptune in the early degrees of Aries. Even though their alignment won’t be exact until February 2026, the energy of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction will strongly color the entire month, as well as the rest of 2025.

Saturn and Neptune are going to be within 1º from one another, forming what is technically referred to as a Balsamic phase conjunction. They are completing a cycle that started in November 1989 with their last conjunction, and the energy calls for closure: it is a time filled with endings and we are witnessing the dissolution of the old.

The structures we have been relying upon have lost their original purpose and they need to be fully released before we can start creating new ones. For the rest of the calendar year, Saturn approaching Neptune reminds us that before new structures can be built, what is coming to an end must be allowed to fall away.

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2023, October 23rd, The great luminary ingresses into Scorpio

Welcome Scorpio The Sun entered Scorpio this afternoon at 12:20 pm. I chose the Capitol Building since that’s where legislature happens and it seems the Speak impasse is still on the front burner. The ascendant is 29 Sagittarius 33 and as shown on the chart below, we have a yod up in the tenth house, just missing the Sun by two degrees. Inconjuncts are aspects that highlight planets that do…

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moon into scorpio

don't hold anything too tight during this lunar passage. try your best to let things go and what you can't let go of, at least loosen your grip on.

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astro notes: daily transits & horoscopes 11/21

Thursday brings a surge of positivity and vitality as the Sun transitions into expansive Sagittarius, aligning with Pluto in a sextile that empowers transformation and purpose. The Leo Moon amplifies this dynamic energy, forming harmonious aspects to Jupiter, Chiron, and Mercury throughout the day. It’s a day filled with optimism, healing, and invigorating conversations, perfect for setting bold intentions and embracing new adventures.

Rising Sign Delineations:

Aries Rising With the Sun moving into your 9th house of exploration, you're feeling adventurous and ready to embrace new opportunities. The Moon's alignment with Jupiter and Chiron energizes your creative pursuits and encourages healing through self-expression. Tonight, engaging conversations offer fresh insights.

Taurus Rising As the Sun lights up your 8th house of transformation, you're inspired to delve deeper into personal growth and shared resources. The Leo Moon’s aspects highlight the balance between home and career, while tonight's Mercury trine sparks meaningful discussions about finances or emotional bonds.

Gemini Rising The Sun’s ingress into your partnership sector encourages expansive thinking in your relationships. The Leo Moon supports bold, uplifting conversations, and its alignment with Chiron and Mercury provides opportunities to connect with others in healing and inspiring ways.

Cancer Rising With the Sun energizing your 6th house of daily routines, you're ready to tackle your to-do list with a renewed sense of purpose. The Leo Moon brings focus to your financial goals, and its alignment with Chiron and Mercury encourages thoughtful communication and problem-solving.

Leo Rising The Sun moves into your 5th house of creativity and joy, inspiring self-expression and playful pursuits. With the Moon in your sign, you’re in the spotlight. The Moon’s trine to Chiron and Mercury tonight helps you heal through honest and open dialogue.

Virgo Rising As the Sun enters your 4th house of home and family, you're focused on creating a secure foundation. The Leo Moon inspires quiet introspection, while its aspects to Jupiter and Mercury tonight bring opportunities for healing and meaningful conversations with loved ones.

Libra Rising The Sun's ingress into your 3rd house of communication energizes your thoughts and interactions. The Leo Moon lights up your social sector, encouraging connections. Tonight’s Mercury trine offers a chance for heartfelt exchanges with friends or siblings.

Scorpio Rising With the Sun highlighting your 2nd house of finances, you're motivated to focus on stability and values. The Leo Moon brings confidence to career matters, while its aspects to Chiron and Mercury support healing conversations and professional advancements.

Sagittarius Rising The Sun enters your sign, filling you with energy and purpose for the coming month. The Leo Moon enhances your adventurous spirit, while tonight's aspects to Mercury encourage uplifting and expansive conversations about your goals.

Capricorn Rising The Sun moves into your 12th house, encouraging reflection and inner growth. The Leo Moon brings focus to shared resources or deep emotional bonds, and tonight’s Mercury trine sparks illuminating insights through introspective or spiritual conversations.

Aquarius Rising With the Sun energizing your 11th house of social networks, you're inspired to connect with like-minded individuals. The Leo Moon highlights relationships, and tonight’s aspects to Chiron and Mercury encourage healing through group discussions or partnerships.

Pisces Rising The Sun’s ingress into your 10th house motivates career growth and leadership. The Leo Moon energizes your daily routines, while its aspects to Chiron and Mercury tonight open doors for professional healing and constructive conversations with colleagues or mentors.

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Mercury has entered Scorpio just now (11:41PM PDT)!

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Lilith in Scorpio {2025}

(Julia Fox, natal bml in scorpio 10°)

While I'm not one to pay much heed to asteroids, this particular transit falling upon us is deeply intriguing me.

Starting spring this year, we find mean lilith (h12) to ingress in the fixed sign of scorpio and remain so for nine months, well until the year ends. Last time lilith travelled through this zodiac was 2016 (what do you remember of it?).

Sexual liberation, independence? Or more scandals and abhorrent discretions being exposed? Fight for sexual rights? Sexual health priority? Private bank accounts, loan sharks, shared assets bringing trouble?

Ripples of shock in the sex work industry, dudebro podcast culture, occult spaces.

Goes without saying that this impacts fixed signs a lot but mostly Scorpio Suns!