#transit forecast

[reyoflightastrology]

[lunarliyah]

venus is now in scorpio

Take care of your finances during this time. Make sure that we are not therapy shopping, or whatever the term is called. Make sure that we are letting go of what needs to be let go, things that have been held onto. Make sure that we are also not obsessing over material things and people you love or people you are currently lusting over. May be feeling flirty around this time. Taking more initiative towards your interest, not too much in a sense of it being in a aggressive way but more subtle.

[starshapedjello]

🪐Aquarius Mars👽

This mars sign is one of the rarest.

🧠contrary and erratic

👁️ STUBBBBBOOOORRRRRNNNN

🧠Will do whatever they please whenever they please (which may be absolutely nothing)

👁️ A good listener, but rarely takes advice. They always do their own thing.

🧠INCREDIBLY SOLITARY

👁️Kinky fantasies - the weirder the better. Never boring.

🧠some are so kinky that they really can’t share some kinks with ANYONE

👁️ Living in their own little world 🧠Can’t reach them at all sometimes (where the heck are they??)

👁️ concerned with humanitarian causes, yet unable to clean their own house

🧠An idea person more than an action person

👁️ Weirdo (weird isn’t necessarily bad)

🧠Does not want to take the traditional route

👁️ Mystical (but it *varies* - could be extremely Christian perhaps Buddhist or believe in aliens/telepathic communication — you never know)

🧠strong beliefs (whatever they may be)

👁️ Severe aversion to authority

🧠A NUT 🌰

*I am quite curious about this placement. Out of all the birth charts I have accumulated over the years, Aquarius mars was quite a rare placement! And the people who did have it…were some of the strangest and off kilter I have ever met. What happened to y’all?

(Not all aqua mars, of course. Some of y’all are cool af)✨

[astrolocherry]

THE VIRGO FULL MOON CLOSING CEREMONY IS COMING TO YOUR TOWN ON FEBRUARY 24!

This annual splendour marks the final Full Moon night of the astrological year. -The Virgo Full Moon is a lunar elixir filled with magical healing properties. I chose this pic because the chart of Sydney, where I live is Virgo Moon.

-The Virgo Full Moon is the passage that reunites you with her thoughts. You can call her this way.-The annual Full Moon in Virgo is the Healer’s Moon. Virgo is the Great Mother, our Mother Sophia, Mother Maya and our Mother Mary. Mercury is the ruler of Virgo and the first sound a baby makes is usually ‘maaa’, it sounds similar to the ‘mar’ or ‘Mer’ of ‘Mercury’, ‘Maya’ and ‘Mary’. It is a call this Goddess who can always be summoned to one’s presence. 

-The solar water of Pisces can cleanse the mind of the contaminants collected in the past zodiac year and let them drift out to sea. It's Now time - Let it all go.

KEYWORD ORACLES FOR THE FULL VIRGO MOON 22/24

Aries: GROWING OLD ENOUGH TO ACCEPT AN ANCIENT WISDOM FROM DEEP WITHIN Taurus: A CYCLE OF DEPRIVATION IS ENDING - PREPARE FOR A SWEET GIFT OR A KISS

Gemini: NEW ALLIES WAIT TO FIGHT ALONGSIDE YOU THROUGH THE NEXT PHASE OF LIFE Cancer: ATONEMENT, JUSTICE, SOMETHING YOU THOUGHT WAS LOST RETURNS Leo: IT'S OK TO BE ALONE, A CLEARER PERSPECTIVE WILL PROVIDE THE PEACE YOU SEEK

Virgo: FEELING LOST IS OVER - YOU WILL BE GIVEN A SAFE PLACE TO GO Libra: YOU ARE DIVINELY PROTECTED ON THIS SACRED JOURNEY WHILE YOU ARE SO FAR FROM HOME

Scorpio: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES RETURN WITH POWERFUL AND CLARIFYING MESSAGES ON A CURRENT SITUATION Sagittarius: DECISION TO COMMIT PUTS YOU AT A CROSSROADS - IT'S TIME TO TRUST THE PATH THE UNIVERSE HAS CARVED OUT

Capricorn:  YOU ARE BEING PROVIDED THE WISE GUIDANCE FROM HIGHER FORCES TO MAKE THE CORRECT DECISION - YOU ONLY HAVE TO LISTEN Aquarius: THE SPACE OF YOUR LONELINESS IS WHERE SPIRIT COMES LOOKING TO FIND YOU....DON'T MOVE

Pisces: PAST LIFE MEMORIES SURFACE FREQUENTLY TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON CURRENT SITUATIONS

Cherry

[saturniandevil]

October 2024 Important Dates

AKA my notes on The Astrology Podcast's October Forecast, hosted by Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock.

Here's a graphic from honeycomb.co showing the exactness of planetary transits throughout the month as well:

September Recap: We're starting the month in the middle of eclipse season (there was a lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 17th). Chris talks about how the biggest intensity of events usually occurs within 10 days on either side of an eclipse. For example, on the 10th there was the US Presidential debate, which fell in Harris's 10th house/North Node and indeed represented an improvement in her public image. The Vice Presidential debate also takes place today, October 1st, right before the next eclipse. Another Pisces eclipse story is the second assassination attempt on Trump--Chris & Austin connect these to the close square of Uranus on his natal Mars and on top of his natal Midheaven. Using nativities, Chris points out that for the past 20 years the winning presidential candidate has had an eclipse in an angular house, which would point towards Harris winning. However, using zodiacal releasing, Trump is set to enter a new era of prominence in April of next year--whether from presidency or another set is unclear. There are a lot of factors indicating this year's election (and the time between then and the inauguration period!) will be confusing and full of surprises.

Another eclipse story is Israel's attack on Lebanon--the pagers were detonated on the day of the Pisces eclipse. The current war in Palestine began under last year's Libra eclipse, and escalation with Iran occurred along an eclipse as well. They predict October 2nd may very well be the date Israel starts a ground offensive into Lebanon, with implications of a regional war (A/N: this episode was recorded September 29th). There will be another eclipse in Aries before the nodes move off this axis, but the Pisces eclipse's coincidence with the electronics attacks and assassination of Nasrallah may be foreshadowing another 2 years of conflict.

The Pisces eclipse also highlighted Saturn's transit through Pisces: the OceanGate submarine wreck was finally found (crushed during Saturn rx), as well as the sunken wreck of the Erebus, a 19th-century polar exploration vessel. In other water disasters, Hurricane Helene ravaged much of the Appalachian US, the worst storm in a century for many cities and small towns. There were also devastating floods in Europe, Nigeria, and India and typhoons hitting much of East Asia.

October 2nd - Solar eclipse in Libra

Immediately afterwards, the Sun and Moon move towards a square with Mars, boding ill for world events with its significations of war, anger, and aggression. Eclipses on a particular axis often indicate a series of events over about a year and a half (this one began early October), so we know already know which stories are going to wrap up to make way for something new. In our personal lives changes may be for the better--for example, for one viewer this indicates the end of a relationship making room for a new one. Mercury has just separated from a cazimi with the Sun (11♎), and Mars is waiting at 15 Cancer to square all of these planets after they conjoin each other. The changes will take place abruptly, jarringly, and painfully for some. Eclipses shock us, even when they're positive. Mars-Mercury indicates arguments, fighting words, and foul language (goes direct at 17 Libra/Cancer on the 6th). Be careful with your words, as this may represent a longer conflict than you realize, as Mars enters its pre-retrograde shadow period soon after:

Like all retrogrades, Mars brings revisions, repeats, and unexpected delays. With Mars hanging out in the same few degrees of Cancer & Leo for awhile, we'll be spending a lot of time and energy in those areas of our chart. Mars retrograde can work well for those born under one, though--for Mars rx natives sometimes it's when big projects finally come to fruition with them.

During the Mars-Mercury conflict, we will have some support: Venus (14♏) will trine Saturn (14♓) on the 4th-5th, and on the 8th she'll (18♏) trine Mars (18♋) with reception. She comes in to offer a bit of a salve after the chafing of Mars contacts. Also on that day, soon-to-retrograde Jupiter (21♊) will trine Mercury (21♎) with reception, soothing some of the previous hard aspect to Mars. These are the kinds of situations where a terrible accident occurs, but you miraculously escape major injury. This can also represent extremes of good and bad happening at the same time.

October 6th - Mercury square Mars (discussed above)

October 9th - Jupiter stations retrograde He's going to hang out in the same few degrees of Gemini for a long time. See eclipse above for some details on transits leading up to this.

October 11th - Pluto stations direct From the 11th-13th Pluto, while slowing down and stationing, squares Mercury as the inner planet moves from Libra to Scorpio. We've been having Pluto stations in Capricorn since 2008-9, and this is the last he'll be in Capricorn for the rest of any of our lifetimes. Mercury brings the underworld planet's hidden matters to light: think investigative journalism, mystery stories, and exposés on dark scandals. Conversely, we can also see manipulation, control, and suppression of information by forces who prefer to remain in the shadows. Pluto is like a doorway to the underworld: it both plunges things into obscurity and brings up secrets from the depths. This is one last burst of intensity in late Capricorn/cardinal signs for those of us who've been feeling its effects--think of molting, with its vulnerabilities and benefits alike. This also marks the end of the United States' Pluto return--an uncertain evaluation of the next 250 years.

October 13th - Mercury enters Scorpio

October 14th - Sun square Mars While the Sun (21♎) squares Mars (21♋) with Jupiter (21♊) attempting to mediate by trining the Sun, Venus (26♏) opposes Uranus (26♉). With Uranus-Venus we may see some surprises in our relationships. (Chris notes Mercury is at 01Scorpio this day, same as Kamala Harris's natal chart, so the news will probably be about her.)

October 17th - Aries Full Moon, Venus enters Sagittarius

Normally we'd breathe a sigh of relief that eclipse season is over, but the luminaries (🌙:24♈,🌞:24♎) are coming right off a square to Mars (22♋), and are headed right into a square with Pluto (29♑). Thus, by the end of the month, Mars and Pluto begin to oppose each other, an intense configuration that will stay with us for the rest of the year thanks to Mars's retrograde. Don't ignore the little issues that Mars is highlighting in your life; nip things in the bud or keep an eye on them because the problems will only intensify over the next few months. The Mars-Pluto opposition will go exact right around election day in the US, or early November. Thus this full moon sets an ominous tone for the months ahead.

Mars signifies cutting, separation, and conflict, while Pluto takes themes to their utmost extremes, making the small massive and the massive small (think of a mushroom cloud explosion borne from mere atoms colliding). Combined, this indicates annihilation, survival responses, severe overreactions, power struggles, aggression & confrontations, manipulation and control. Other keywords are ruthlessness, forcefulness, and lashing out at perceived enemies, real or imagined. Pluto really enjoys hidden power as well--we may fall for decoys of where the real power lies. Unfortunately this strongly overshadows the US election. Overall, with Pluto involved we can't see clearly, so paranoia and conspiracies abound. It can also indicate horrific acts coming to light, like CBS News publishing the first photographs of torture at Abu Ghraib during the Mars-Pluto opposition of late April 2004, and financial developments like the 2008 bank crashes.

In our personal lives, this may be a period of extreme mental or physical exertion where you accomplish more than you thought possible. Austin cautions us not to react to negative things in a way that makes the situation worse, which is our impulse with Mars in Cancer. Sometimes we have to accept that events beyond our power--control what you can and accept what you can't. Uranus in Taurus will also get folded into this background tension via sextile with Pluto.

October 22nd - Sun enters Scorpio

October 25th - Auspicious electional date

This is a difficult month, but if you have to do something important, the 25th is a good time. A few different times will work; Chris likes around 3PM local time, adjusting until the Ascendant is at about 20 Aquarius. This makes the ruler Saturn in the 2nd house in a day chart, good for financial matters. The Leo Moon applies to a sextile with Jupiter, boding well for earthly events--as long as you can catch it when the moon is applying (at a lower degree; moving towards the aspect) rather than separating (at a higher degree, moving away). (Viewers on the West Coast of the US, for example, may have to move it back a day.) With 20Aquarius rising you get a nice, supportive trine from Jupiter in the 5th house, good for games and leisurely activities. Venus in the 11th house is also helpful, and in Denver they were able to get her near the Midheaven as well, though it's not a dealbreaker if you can't get that to line up. Venus in the 11th, ruled by Jupiter, does well with friends and alliances. Furthermore, though she is applying to a square with Saturn, in this chart it has her in contact with the Ascendant ruler, affirming and supporting you and the actions you take at this time. Not recommended for health or routine matters with a cranky day chart detriment Mars in the 6th house, and beware of Pluto in the 12th house of hidden enemies and self-undoing. Thus, it's not ideal, but we can get some things done.

October 28th - Venus square retrograde Saturn Venus would normally be happy to get out of her detriment Scorpio and into a neutral sign like Sagittarius, but she has to get past this square to Saturn before she can really party. However, this does put her in a whole-sign opposition to Jupiter while being received by him (in his domicile), giving a silver (copper) lining to everything else going on. When one benefic is setting, the other is rising for us.

October 30th - Mercury opposes Uranus (not pictured) At 25 of Scorpio and Taurus respectively, this may be an "October surprise" news scandal (or events in our personal lives).

[daportalpractitioner]

venus in aries • february 20 - march 16, 2023

venus starts a nu cycle thru the zodiac on february 20, 2023 when she goes into fast + fiery aries. during this time, we're going to be making sure that our values reflect who we really are. venus is a receiver while aries is a go-getter, which is why her potential is very much compromised when it's in aries. we can get caught up in chasing relationships and desires that end up running away from us because of the amount of control and force involved. with this transit, we learn that we attract people that reflect our character when we stop chasing and just show up in that energy. because this transit starts off within the same hour of us having a nu moon in pisces, this energy is giving nu beginnings and fresh starts when it comes to becoming "her".

our styles are definitely changing, giving us the confidence that we need to feel hot and sexy. i don't care if your stretch marks are showing, wear dat mini skirt!!! it's time to redefine what being a woman is to you. these days, there's a lot of content about what being a woman "should" look like, but why don't we show the world what being a woman COULD look like in our own font? the return of the dark feminine is here + she's no longer allowing herself to dim her light to make herself digestible to the masses. our roles in our relationships are being highlighted in order to make sure that we aren't being too selfish + actually being collaborative in our connections.

when it comes to finances, abundance comes when you shoot your shot and stop letting fear win over your desired reality. make that first move without chasing. get risky widdit. you should be proud and confident in the your craft if it's really aligned with you. you really never know sht until you try! also, our funds are related to how we treat our bodies and how well we prioritize our health. get into the health + wellness game, babe!

* if you would like to book a cosmic sesh with me, you can do so thru my website <3 MWAH

how to alchemize with venus in aries:

stop denying that breakup that needs to happen

get grounded in your vision

make a pinterest moodboard that reflects your nu style

show up as YOU in your relationships

make that identity switch

work on your confidence - it'll set you free!!

go out + put yourself out there in real life (intentionally)

[365sylviaplath]

Week of 10/28-11/3

astrology forecast + collective tarot card for the week

Card for this week: 4 of Wands (reversed) - personal celebration/inner harmony & home/family life recalibration. i find these two major themes are most likely with this card - either evolution of our home/family lives (i.e moving, setting boundaries, increased awareness of behaviors/relational patterns) or personal victories (i.e achieving a personal goal you've kept to yourself or recognizing inner growth). these seemingly unrelated themes often connect quite a bit! your day to day routines and those around you often largely influence how you feel and what seems feasible to accomplish. this week is all about recognizing what matters to you, what influences you've been subject to, which goals you wish to focus on, and how to have a supportive foundation for all future strivings.

Transits/Astro forecast: mercurial and neptunian energy abound early this week- this is fun and imaginative, just don't piss yourself off with trying to make sense until later on in the week. this weekend is so full of depth. exploration of the shadows, revelations, inner truths, ancestral work every which way. be sure to pop your head above water from time to time, it will get intense. getting into the swing of the scorpio intensity in a serious way this week. justice, revelations, releasing. current retrogrades are jupiter, chiron, saturn, uranus, and neptune.

monday 10/28 - mars trine neptune rx, venus square saturn rx - bit of conflicting vibes here today! mars and neptune connecting beautifully to inspire creativity/spirituality/romance while venus and saturn are at odds and putting up boundaries or limitations within your relationships/partnerships. there's inspiration to dream and create but you'll be grounded from time to time. don't let these reality checks stop you from creating! journal out any roadblocks that emerge.

wednesday 10/30 - mercury opposite uranus rx - thinking outside the box today! let your mind expand and wander, but be cautious of feeling rushed. your mind might move quickly and in every possible direction (which may unlock your inner genius), but just double check that your updates saved.

thursday 10/31 - mercury trine neptune - a callback to the first week of july (last time we had this transit), this is a halloween for creativity/spirits/imagination! kinda perfect, really. abstraction and intuitive hits take the lead today, so great day for philosophizing and theorizing but maybe not for communicating precise/essential details. but setting up to be a fun halloween! moon moves into scorpio this afternoon, spooky ensues.

friday 11/1 - new moon in scorpio - yesterday was samhain and halloween, today is a combo day of the dead/diwali/new moon in scorpio, really fascinating overlap here! ancestry and past memories are areas of focus. there's a really fascinating interplay with dark and light here among these holiday rituals, reminding us that grief and mourning can exist within celebration and joy. darkness could not exist without light and vice versa. november starting out on a really powerful note! this weekend is the embodiment of the distinction between "funeral" and "celebration of life". sometimes the ultimate way to honor your ancestors is to live your life as unburdened as possible! you do not need to show reverence by perpetuating anyone's suffering.

saturday 11/2 - mercury trine mars, mercury sextile pluto, mercury enters sagittarius - heavily mercurial day here! last moments of mercury in scorpio aspecting mars and pluto - listen to your inner voice, be direct and transparent in your communications, see what comes up! today would be a much better day for the detail work/investigations. then mercury enters sagittarius! tangent storyteller social butterfly opinionated lecturer time! make those bold claims and don't explain yourself.

sunday 11/3 - mars opposite pluto, venus opposite jupiter rx, mars enters leo - mars in cancer opposing pluto in the final degree of capricorn is an Intense energy today - competition/aggression/dominance while closing the chapter of pluto in capricorn. mars typically opposes pluto about every 2 years and since 2008, we've been experiencing this transit on the cancer/capricorn axis. in the arenas of home/family/nurturing x work/authority/discipline, what are you ready to acknowledge and move forward with? what truths are you confronted with and moved to act on? i'll be monitoring this transit, it'll come back up on the leo/aquarius axis early next year. potential for huge personal revelations! while this intensity is going down, venus/jupiter and mars moving into leo are all asking you to be a bit self indulgent. celebrate yourself because why not! get the sweet treat, just check your bank account first. indulge with caution and remember, applauding yourself is free.

[imagineastrology]

♍︎ Mars entering Virgo - Monday 10th 2023 ♍︎  

♍︎ With any Mars transit, there is an increased motivation and drive to plan and sort things out in your life.

♍︎   This energy allows us to slow down, be more meticulous and considerate. 

♍︎  As a collective, we may feel more inclined to be more curious, detailed, calculative, solicitous and nit-picky. We may also feel, or can’t help but want to be more organised, observant, studious, and practical. 

♍︎  We may worry or be more pedantic in our actions, energy and desires. There will be a need to communicate this. 

♍︎  This is a beneficial time for work as we feel it is what comes most naturally to us at this time. 

♍︎  We may feel dedicated and efficient when it comes to performing tasks, expressing our thoughts and anger, and questioning our egos, actions and passions. 

♍︎ It is important to be aware of what house Mars is transiting in for you, this is where in our lives this energy will be more intense and permeated: 1st house:  physical body, outlook on the world, outer appearances. 2nd house:  material possessions, finances, spending habits. 3rd house:  relationships with siblings, short-distance travel, ideas 4th house:  home, acts of self-nurturing, security, past. 5th house:  hobbies, romantic gestures, children, sports activities. 6th house:  physical health, work, animals or pets, co-workers. 7th house: close relationships, rivals, any form of contracts.  8th house: visions, sexuality, shared finances/possessions, intelligence. 9th house: beliefs, higher education, life experience, philosophy. 10th house: accomplishments, public persona, goals, career. 11th house: dreams, community, friend group, wishes.12th house:  struggle, privacy, boundaries, imagination, sleep.

[reyoflightastrology]

The Rey and Crystal Show is on Spotify now :^)

[lunarliyah]

what the world is looking like astrologically right now

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Sun Square Mars transit

a lot of hostility, no holding back with the actions. people being very argumentative. people being verbally aggressive. people being extremely assertive. asserting their aggressions towards others.

if you can not handle your own, i would advice you to tread lightly. especially with mars being in cancer, a lot coldness. people forget how cold cancer energy can be. how bitchy cancer energy can be.

it being at the 0 degree is making this more prominent.

it may not be the best time to overdo any physical activity or hard labor work because it is squaring each other.

Sun trine moon transit

good time to have any heart felt moments with loved ones, specifically, family members. getting advice from family or even just being around and spending time with family.

Moon trine Jupiter transit

ideas out the roof with this one. being very creative at this time and more vulnerable. finding time to give back to others. learning new information about your family/home life. may even be moving to a new home, new place.

Mercury quincunx Neptune transit

being able to communicate with yourself. whatever that looks like to you whether its through pushing yourself to be better or holding yourself accountable. good time to do some inner work.

[starshapedjello]

😘😍Cancer Mars😭😡

💋 IN THEIR FEEELZ

🥵LIVIN FOR THE FEEELZ

💋 FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELZ

🥵Acts on feelings 😓😅

💋 Their *mood* controls their actions and initiative😒

🥵Mommy issues? Ask them about their relationship with their mother. It’s always “something” such as craving her validation.

💋 Crying on the inside whilst plotting revenge

🥵Sexy as heck and uses it as a tool 🤫

💋 Falls in love with the worst people (can be a bit delusional in this regard)

🥵Often feels like the victim (why me??)

💋 Bad mood = doing nothing that day and doing nothing however long the mood lasts (perhaps for decades)🛌

🥵Impulsive towards lust (they live for “romance”)

💋 Logic blocked by emotions when making their move — can often make the wrong move by believing they did it for LOVE🫠

🥵Soft as butter 🧈 except when they’re in a mood (which is 90% of the time)

💋 Just be nice to them (but don’t get too close THEY BITE 💋

Uhhh…hope I do not get in trubby for dis 😅

[defendglobe]

thank you weather, very cool!

[saturniandevil]

May 2024 Important Dates

AKA my notes from The Astrology Podcast's May Forecast.

April recap: on the 8th we had the solar eclipse in Aries that covered much of the United States, during a Mercury retrograde and right before a Mars-Saturn conjunction--all also in Aries! In international news this connects to Iran's retaliation for Israel's strike on its Syrian embassy. A tragic eclipse story is of astrologer Danielle Ayoka, whose death after a mental breakdown was sensationalized by the LA times as part of modern-day Satanic Panic. Our hosts urge the wider astrological community to learn more about how to support others who may be going through a mental health crisis and extend sympathy to the affected families. The inflammatory reporting also connects to a larger story of backlash against astrology as Saturn approaches a conjunction with Neptune in Pisces and the latter leaves the sign.

On April 10th we had an exact Mars-Saturn conjunction in Pisces, which a previous forecast predicted would correspond with issues of contaminated water, maritime warfare, and flooding. On the day of the conjunction, the EPA issued the first national limit for forever chemicals in the water. Saturn signifies both the restrictions and the longevity of the chemicals. There was also torrential flooding in Dubai, Russia, and Kazakhstan.

Jupiter conjoined Uranus in Taurus on April 20th; these planets only align every 14 years. Jupiter-Uranus indicates uprisings and revolutions: the last one corresponded with the Arab Spring, and there was also one in 1968-70 during Vietnam War protests, as well as the French and American revolutions. The student protests at Columbia (and later other universities) calling for divestment and ceasefire in Gaza are a direct connection here (the current encampment was directly inspired by student protestors doing the same thing in 1968 to protest the Vietnam War). These protests began on April 17th and saw a boom in media coverage when the conjunction went exact. The 1969 conjunction was in Libra; in Venus-ruled signs this alignment signals uprisings of "we don't want to be at war!" If these protests did start right at dawn on the 17th, this would have the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction (already exact by degree, but not minute) rising, fitting for an action that has sparked events across the nation.

Another Jupiter-Uranus story includes Congress passing a bill wrapping together military funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan with a probable TikTok ban. A historical connection here is the passing of the Lend-Lease bill in 1941, a precursor to the US entering WW2. With the US Uranus return coming up (which corresponds to the Civil War and WW2), Chris is nervous. Other conjunction stories include the restoration of net neutrality on April 25th (Taurus ruling basic necessities and resources), the Department of Transportation mandating airlines to give refunds (the Wright Brothers flew under a Jupiter-Uranus conjunction), the FTC put a ban on employer non-compete agreements, and a VW factory in Tennessee successfully unionized as part of UAW--one of the first unionized auto factories in the South! These regulation stories also fit with Saturn bringing rules and regulations.

We're entering the month of May right as Mars enters his domicile Aries, freeing us of the Saturn conjunction, Mercury stationing direct, and Venus in her home sign of Taurus.

May 2nd - Pluto stations Retrograde This occurs at 2 degrees of Aquarius and will see Pluto backtrack into Capricorn for the final time this summer. Retrograde stations intensify the significations of a particular planet in that sign, and this particular one occurs with a square from Venus in Taurus and copresence with the Moon. Pluto in Aquarius developments include developments in AI & technology, and with Venus signifying the arts we can expect AI image/video developments. On a personal level Venus-Pluto can indicate deep, transformative relationships as well as control, manipulation, and power dynamics. Venus in Taurus also activates the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction, especially in the realm of our relationship to the natural world & differentiating what is real from what is fake. On a more positive note, this is a good time to indulge in creative projects, and with a retrograde especially, returning your idea to its original state. Venus-Pluto also relates to issues of women's rights and bodily autonomy (ex. Roe v. Wade).

May 7th - New Moon in Taurus

At 18 degrees of Taurus, the New Moon forms a sextile to Saturn (17♓), and soon approaches the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction (orb 3) just a few degrees away. Jupiter-Uranus themes will become more pronounced collectively and in our personal lives, likely bringing new chapters in the stories discussed in the recap. Also in Taurus is Venus, who's slowing down after her zip through Aries and emphasizes relationships as she brings us back down to earth. Meanwhile, Mars in Aries doesn't make many aspects to other planets this month (even copresent Mercury is moving away from him), making him a bit of a renegade, but also not interfering with other planets. On the 25th Mars will reach the degree of the eclipse (18♈), so those affected by the eclipse, especially night charts, will definitely see extra focus in this part of their lives, while day charts can expect some challenges.

May 12th/13th - Sun conjoins Uranus (not pictured) This Taurus season sees the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction continually activated. Rather than the usual relaxation, we'll hear the bells of rebellion tolling over and over. (Another date to watch is May 18th, when the Sun hits Jupiter.)

May 13th - Mercury enters Taurus He exits his retrograde shadow before this ingress and at the same time Venus sextiles Saturn, clarifying conversations. We'll feel like we're finally done with some hassles. Mercury's ingress into Taurus also focuses the solid majority of our energy in this area, rather than splitting it with Aries. However, he squares Pluto immediately upon entering, so before smooth sailing we'll have to deal with intense focus, digging up the past, and uncovering secrets. This might deepen conversations as Mercury treats the same issues Venus brought up with her square to Pluto earlier this month, but now with more distance and calculation than the tender emotions, or it can amplify those issues with a microphone.

May 14th - Electional chart for the month (not pictured)

May is actually one of the best months for electional astrology all year, free of Mars retrograde and most outer planet tensions that will overshadow the later part of the year. This selection is for about 12:30PM local time. This should give Leo rising, and the Ascendant ruler the Sun is in Taurus within 3 degrees of a conjunction to Jupiter in the 10th house. Venus is also in Taurus, squaring a Leo Moon in the first house. This is a great chart for 10th house matters like career, reputation, and public image, with the Ascendant ruler fully bonified by Jupiter and supported by both benefics. With the first house connection Diana suggests this is also a good time to update your work wardrobe or possibly website in ways that may seem unexpected. It's a good time to do something unique or innovative with Uranus placed so prominently. It's not as good for ninth house matters like foreign travel, as Mars is there in a day chart.

May 18th - Venus conjunct Uranus, Sun conjunct Jupiter Venus conjoins Uranus (23♉) at the same time that the Sun conjoins Jupiter (28♉), bringing us optimism and excitement. It's extremely buoyant and can be disruptive simply by virtue of so much happening at once. It's a Saturday, so a great time to have fun, but be prepared to sleep in late the next day. We can find new relationships that begin quickly but burn out fast too, and run into unexpected good luck.

May 19th/20th - Mars conjoins North Node (not pictured) The next day the Moon enters Libra and opposes this configuration, activating it. Mars takes the place of the Sun in an eclipse, reactivating the stories that these Aries-Libra eclipses have been pinging in our lives. Mars's anger may be in response to people crossing our social boundaries represented by the Moon in Libra. With the Moon bringing in the South Node and Mars's severing associations, we may become aware of things we need to relinquish or cut off. Picking fights can lead to consequences you really don't want.

May 20th - Sun enters Gemini This ingress foreshadows the stellium of planets in Taurus shifting to Gemini.

May 23rd - Full Moon in Sagittarius, Venus conjunct Jupiter, Jupiter sextile Neptune, Venus enters Gemini

This Full Moon is opposite the Venus-Jupiter conjunction (29♉), both of whom sextile Neptune (29♓), and when the Moon exactly opposes the Sun it sextiles Pluto. This is a more positive and optimistic lunation than what we've been seeing so far: the best of the night sect with the best of the day sect. Agreements made during this time will have staying power, and it's a good sign for peace in world events. Neptune connotes idealism in these accords--sometimes you need ungrounded hopes and dreams to go on. Venus-Jupiter conjunctions can also bring too much of a good thing, so be careful not to overindulge. This is also a good time to enjoy material and sensual comforts. It's the perfect day for a picnic!

Venus joins the Sun in Gemini soon after.

May 25th - Jupiter enters Gemini Jupiter spends about a year in a sign, and we'll be shifting from slow, grounded Taurus to mutable, airy Gemini. He'll be trining Pluto in Aquarius while here, accelerating technological advancements like AI and innovations in transportation. Diana uses the image of lots of busy bumblebees trying to collect lots of different information very rapidly. It might be overwhelming, and we could see heightened allergens. This also sets up the next month, where we'll have lots of activity in Gemini...all of which will square Saturn in Pisces! It'll be a lively air and water show with changes in short-term travel. In our personal lives, the combination of Venus & Jupiter will alleviate some of the issues we've been feeling in mutable signs, where places we've felt weighed down and restricted will receive some levity and buoyancy. Whichever house Gemini occupies in your chart will see some smooth sailing for awhile. Use this positive support in Taurus and Gemini to make hay while the sun shines!

May 31st - Mercury conjunct Uranus Mercury is the last planet to ping Jupiter-Uranus conjunction; in general there is a lot of planetary activity in Taurus this month, really activating whichever house that falls in for individuals. Mercury brings a megaphone to the final blast of energy from Taurus. Surprising news, unexpected communications, and conversations with unlikely sources are in order. Uranus-Mercury can open up possibilities that you never could have predicted, and are good for thinking on your feet. Both planets are associated with the nervous system--it's a good day to be cautious with your caffeine consumption.

Whether you need to be active or just rest, take advantage of the stability and help this month!

[suniastrology]

VENUS RETROGRADE IN LEO

On July 22, 2023, Venus, the planet of love, friendship, money and pleasure will Retrograde in the extravagant sign of Leo. It’s been many years since Venus had its retrogradation in this sign; therefore, it’s considered as a special astrological event. Venus will be very close to the Earth for the next several months until September 3, 2023, for that reason this energy is more internalised and rather heart based (Leo).

Issues regarding self-love and self – value tend to be part of our personal agenda. Themes around our resources, money and our personal self -worth could be revised and reconsidered. We may question our love/marriage relationships, friendship or business partnerships: Are they really aligned with my values and personal needs? Do they (relationships) contribute as much as I do or in contrary…All these issues and questions, mentioned above, will come up within, from the heart, in aim to trigger our independent being, and to invite us to work on and respectively to improve on our self-confidence and image.

On the other hand, this could be a great time to focus our energy on spoiling our inner child; to treat ourself with respect and pleasurable things in life, regardless of outer circumstances, and other influences. It is an encouragement to focus on ‘Me’ first; to be a centre of attention no because of others but for your own sake.

It is a good idea, to take a holiday, to pumper yourself and to enjoy beautiful things in life, but be careful with food, sweets and money spendings which we may tend to over do it with Venus in Leo. Reconnecting with old friend, even ex –partner/lover, intentionally or not, it’s also very possible.

During Venus Retrograde period, Jupiter and Uranus (in Taurus) are making a square aspect with Venus. This could be another conformation for over spendings and over indulgence as well as currency/economic instabilities in a global level. Be careful with beauty treatments; especially, when it comes to drastic body or aesthetic procedures or interventions; postpone such after Venus goes direct, if possible, because things may not go as expected in this regard.

We also tend to express a rebellious behaviour (Uranus) when it comes to love, money and pleasures (Venus) which could be in clash with social norms, personal values and believes (Jupiter). However, artistic ventures (if you are in this field) could be original, attractive, expansive and successful under this energy influence.

Best wishes,

suni astrology

[partyinthecookiejar]

Venus Square Neptune

Venus squares Neptune on June 16

This square can bring up traumas and soul wounds. If you want to heal these issues, you can go deep into these energies. Good time for meditating with the topics that arise that day and asking yourself in meditation: "What is still unhealed ?".

You may feel low self-esteem on this day. On this day, the mind can become gloomy very easily, especially when it comes to self-criticism. Give yourself love. Love yourself unconditionally, don't focus on your faults.

Relationships are in a difficult state on this day as all sorts of issues from the past that need to be resolved can come up. A lot of people break up on this day or have arguments that lead to estrangement.

On this day, it is worth refraining from absolutely all relationship-related conversations in order to not to get hurt or accidentally hurt the other party.

It is a good day for the media industry and its development. People in the film industry are very creative on this day. Inspiration comes easily.

Good day for watching movies, going to the cinema, because the strongest aspect of this planetary position is the amplification of the energy of the film industry.

[365sylviaplath]

Week of 10/14-10/20

astrology forecast + collective tarot card for the week

Card for this week: 8 of Swords (reversed) - we've gotta question those self-limiting beliefs this week!! interrogate where you may be putting the walls up and preventing yourself from fully pursuing what you want/deserve. it's a great week for taking stock of where you might be standing in your own way (potential for some inner victim mentality.............. idk.....) and letting that shit go! negative patterns be damned. libra season of justice continues and this week we're introspecting.

Transits/Astro forecast: i'm incredibly biased, but i love venus in sagittarius. after the depths of venus in scorpio, we have to ask the question - what if we just had a little fun with it? what if we could maintain a balance in our relationships - being respected and valued, showing up enthusiastically, yet keeping it lighthearted? cultivating relationships that are passionate, yet still allow us to feel a sense of freedom? the last week or so has had chiron opposing these last libra transits and lots of heavy scorpio/pluto energy - this has not been a particularly light libra season. i'm calling upon ms venus in sagittarius to bring us to the fun. this week's transits give ~dreaming and desiring anew in relationships~ let yourself have fun!!

current retrogrades are jupiter, chiron, saturn, uranus, and neptune. i literally felt pluto go direct the night of the 11th. very much looking forward to closing out that cycle! 2008-now has been a crazy ride.

monday 10/14 - sun square mars, venus opposite uranus rx- a day for self-soothing and taking the road less traveled. tensions may be high, anger and anxieties emerging. build in some extra decompression time. on the other hand, venus opposing uranus will bring some fresh energy to your relationships and partnerships. change and evolution will be keywords here.

tuesday 10/15 - venus trine neptune rx - a day for romantic daydreaming! despite the odds, yesterday might've sparked some new and fun desires in life, love, and creative expression. in honor of the last bit of venus in scorpio, let your yearnings be as outlandish as possible and imagine that your wildest dreams are really quite attainable. love is as vast as we can allow it to be.

thursday 10/17 - full moon in aries, venus sextile pluto, venus enters sagittarius - goooooodness. feelings will be LOUD today. after these dreams and desires and wishes of the last few days, there is a tidal wave of enthusiasm to get you moving. the road less traveled proves to have made all the difference once more. there is somehow an equally strong "closure" energy and "start fresh" energy today - expect some turbulence! sometimes starting anew immediately reminds us of what was left behind. you might need to make a bigger mess first before you actually clean your closet. but keep going!

this week has an interesting mix of "dreamer/romantic" energy, "starting anew" energy, and "closing out cycles" energy. letting go and beginning again go hand in hand here, ride those waves. most importantly, forgive yourself. the coping mechanisms you're facing were created as protection measures, but now tend to stand in your way. they kept you afloat, and now it's time to re-interrogate what will best serve you.