Embarking on a New Era...

It may come as no surprise to you that this week is pretty introspective, as this time of year usually is. It is cold, the days are short and dark, the holidays have passed, and the optimism tends to fade into worry. This isn’t just a coincidence or side effect of Western Capitalism.

At the end of 2019, the last Full and New Moons were Gemini and Capricorn, respectively. We were receiving new information and setting new personal goals.

I personally don’t like to do resolutions. I balk at dated goals and quotas of all kinds and I always have. If I have a goal, I tend to keep it very close to me and not share it at all. The idea of working in sales and having a sales goal or quota gives me an instant panic attack. But some people thrive on goal setting. No matter which category you fall into, your 2020 goals were likely rather screwed up by Covid.

At the beginning of 2020, instead of setting resolutions, or even intentions, I chose a word for the year. It was “appreciate”. I don’t really remember how I came about choosing that word, but it was fitting, because the Universe is listening. Not only have I learned to appreciate so many simple things this year, but I have appreciated in my own value. My sense of value to myself has gone way up this year. I made a long awaited decision to not let people outside of me determine my value. This was a theme for me from the time I was about 19, largely related to education and career.

My word for 2021 is Embark. It is just a word that came to me, and I like it.

This last week of 2020, we are reflecting on a dark time in human history in so many ways. But we feel hopeful that there is an end in sight now. We are anxious and impatient for progress, and may be jittery and bijiggity as a result. 2021 has some fantastic potential, as all years naturally do. The transits of this week invite us to examine the areas where we feel insecure, less than, and misunderstood. If something or someone from the past shows up, it is a chance for us to determine if we truly learned the lesson from that event. The full moon asks us to be in our heart, projecting the light out into the cold Capricorn energy. Determine what “home” means to you, so that when you embark on the new year and its adventures, your personal compass is calibrated to know how to return to home.

I had a cool organizer/planner 2 years ago (I had one for 2020 too. Ha. That was a waste of money! hahaha!) that had awesome words on each corner that you could tear off. I’ve kept them and they’ve been sitting in a box, marinating with some crystal energy. I’m pulling a word for each sign to give you a word, or something to grab on to for this coming week, and beyond. Happy New Year, Bitches!


12/29 Full Moon in Cancer

It is the second Full moon in Cancer, this year. As the year closes, we are reminded to listen to our hearts, perhaps more than our heads. Capricorn grounds us, and Cancer brings us “home”. This moon also aspects Uranus, bringing us flashes of insight, and maybe excitement to this area of your chart.

12/30 Venus square Neptune - feelings of insecurity, distorted self image, or distorted perceptions in love and romance.

12/31 Venus conjunct S. Node - “ghosts” of relationships past may pop up, or relationship issues from the past. You can feel somewhat misunderstood.

1/1 Mercury sextile Neptune - relax, heal, create

1/1 Mercury quincunx N. Node - out of the box thinking (may clash with others, depending on the environment you are in at the time)

1/3 Venus trine Eris - you can reconcile the parts of yourself that have felt rejected; inclusion of some shadows of your Venus

1/4 Mercury square Eris - feeling misunderstood

1/4 Mercury conjunct Pluto - adds intensity to thinking and communications


ARIES - The word I pulled for you is “Intentional” and I feel like this applies to many aspects of your life, but primarily to your personal transformation. You can be passively transformed, or you can be intentional about it. Be clear about what you want from yourself, your relationships, your job, etc. Really think about the feelings you want to feel, rather than the specifics of how those feelings come about. Live intentionally and from your heart, which means being aware of your impulsive nature and reigning it in at times. Happy New Year!

TAURUS - The word I pulled for you is “Magnetic”, which I think is perfect for a Taurus! However, I feel that you doubt yourself and have a tendency to isolate, suffering from “imposter syndrome”, or feeling like you aren’t as good/smart/worthy as your colleagues. Claim your magnetism! You are creative and a fantastic team mate. People are drawn to you for many reasons, and your skill set is one of them. Happy New Year!

GEMINI - Your word is “Trust”. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed (and who hasn’t?), insecure, and like you can’t quite find your source of personal power, this is your sign telling you to trust that things will be lining up better in the coming year. Consider the strong possibility that you’re over committed, or trying to compete with others too much. Let go of some things and trust that you’ll still be secure and taken care of. Happy New Year!

CANCER - Your word is “Prosperous”. How can it get better than that? I feel that you need to channel some Capricorn energy (I know we’re all a little sick of it, but…) and get grounded in reality. Too many projects, balls in the air, or ideas about how to make fast money are just distracting you from your primary path. Focus on what speaks most to your heart and do more of that. Endeavors that help others but only take your energy and don’t give you much “prosperity” are things you should consider paring back. Happy New Year!

LEO - The word I pulled for you is “Spacious”. This is yummy and most people don’t give themselves this gift enough! Give yourself the gift of spaciousness, not just physically, but around your feelings. Like a fish that grows only as big as the aquarium will allow, you need space for your own personal growth. Maybe you need a bigger pond, a more expansive career, or just some time dedicated to feeling only your feelings. Ask “is this mine?” until you arrive at the thoughts and feelings that really resonate as belonging to you. Also, work on expanding your aura and the energetic space around you so you have some padding between you and the outside world. Happy New Year!

VIRGO - The word that came up for you is “Evolution”. It is time for you to bust out of the box you’ve put yourself in and walk upright toward something that is both practical AND speaks to your heart. Something in your life is out of balance. But before you go off half cocked and burning things to the ground, get out that color coded spreadsheet of yours and do some long term planning. Evolution is a long game, not a short race. You are more than you’re giving yourself credit or ability to express. Happy New Year!

LIBRA - Well if the word “Luminous” doesn’t describe a Libra, Idanno what does! This coming year is about pleasure and joy and the return to something that feels like home, but better. When you are joyful, you glow and people notice it. When you are in alignment with your soul, you create space for others to be as well. So your pleasure is not selfish, it is actually good for the collective. We are woefully out of balance and lacking joy, so feel free to radiate your happiness without limitations! Happy New Year!

SCORPIO - Your word is as deep as you are…”Solace”. In case you don’t know, solace is comfort in grief or difficulty. This coming year will give you solace. Hallelujah. If you’ve been trying to escape reality because it has just been too much to handle or digest or feel, you can now come out of hiding and embrace life. You’ve spent time hoping for what could change, and now you can go out and make it happen. The solace you receive will come from both your own actions and the new reality that is coming. Happy New Year!

SAGITTARIUS - The word that I pulled for you is “Tender”. I am laughing because I don’t know a single Sadge who would not be laughing themselves. I don’t really think of the tough love truth tellers as “tender”, but this message comes because you need to be tender with YOU. You could answer your disappointment and dissatisfaction with self judgement, but this is your indication that you need to do the opposite. You aren’t made of iron, and while you may not like it, you ARE human. Treat yourself more delicately as you pursue your dreams. And treat your dreams more like flowers and less like nails…Happy New Year!

CAPRICORN - Your word is “Vivacious”. And this bright word comes to you after a period of restlessness, hard work, and exhaustion. You can look forward to feeling more satisfied and making more by doing less. You will feel less frantic and worried and more calm and assured. This coming year you will be calm and assertive, radiate more personal power and confidence, and voila...vivacious! Happy New Year!

AQUARIUS - The word that came up for you (jumped out of the pile, honestly) is “Significant”. This couldn’t be more fitting for a year that the big planets begin lining up in your sign. Jupiter and Saturn are there now, shifting all that Capricorn energy of structure and foundation into a more “others” focused Aquarian vibe. This year WILL be significant for you. And it will be important for you to find your balance and be able to prioritize things. You may have many balls in the air this year, and it will be fabulous. But you’ll need to be light on your feet as well. Happy New year!

PISCES - Well I don’t think you’re gonna hate this word at all….”Charmed” is your word! This looks like a charmed year for you, and it is probably well past time! Your manifestation powers are charmed. Your prosperity vibes are charmed. Charmed opportunities will show up. It isn’t too good to be true, it will just be a charmed life, and you so deserve it! Happy New Year!

A week of Yang

Well I would love to tell you that the week of Covid Christmas will be chill and groovy, its more likely that there will be a lot of macho Yang energy in the ethers. Drive, competition, dominance, power, excitement...these are all words you may experience this week. The week starts with the Great Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction in Aquarius, which I talked about in last week’s Scopes (check them out here). This is a big deal, which will set the stage for big shifts in power for years to come. The way we structure our very society is up for discussion.


That same day is also the Winter Solstice. It is the longest night of the year, and after the long night passes, we await the return of the Sun and warmer days. Fire ceremonies are really beautiful to honor the solstice, or just candles around your house. Spend a few minutes reviewing what went right for you this year, because even in the darkest of times, there is something. If you feel like crap and can’t seem to find anything good to reflect on, simply allow yourself to dream about a future that feels amazing to you, and don’t hold back or be practical. We are in Sagittarius season, so dream big.


The movement of planets into Aquarius gives us a significant release of pressure, however. We are much more likely to feel optimistic about the future than we have in quite a while. We will feel less pressure in general without task master Saturn grinding us and working us so hard. I actually really love the energy of Saturn, but The Capricorn convention of the big players, including Saturn, just intensified all of that Capricorn energy to the point of us crying “Mercy! Uncle!” And so, now we get a reprieve.


So compared to many intense weeks in the months past, this week will not be awful, but this is definitely not a soft energy week. Keep your masculine energy and your ego in check. Your mind will be a genius- generating machine this week as well. But remember to check on your feelings, and the feelings of others. There isn’t much water in this week’s chart. There is a lot of fire and air, with a bit of earth. The feeling or image I get is that of an electric pole with its wires dangling and sparking, electrifying the air and space around it. If you don’t watch out for water, or touching the wrong thing, you can get electrocuted. You need water, but you need it at the right times.

Drink your coconut milk eggnog, eat your grandma’s cookies, enjoy whatever you are able to enjoy around you. Be gentle with yourself and others. Be slow to speak, act, and react. And utilize this confident energy to refuel your belabored spirit. Believe in magic and miracles. Believe in love and security. Believe...because the of the Sun (and Son) are coming. 

12/21 Sun enters Capricorn - We become goal focused and more serious. 

12/21 Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Aquarius - This is IT. This is THE conjunction of the year, and more than that. This is the biggest fucking deal with these two powerhouses in a few hundred years! There will be great shifts in power. Things become more intense and structures are ripe for change. The approach toward “career” will shift over time. (And so much more...)

12/22 Mars conjunct Eris - will light your fire. If you can channel your anger into something productive, you will kick ass. 

12/23 Mars square Pluto - the desire to assert dominance, a display of power; In the bigger picture, violence is possible. 

12/25 Mercury trine Uranus - brilliant ideas and a lightning fast mind

12/27 Sun trine Uranus - focus on the future, strong mental energy, exciting experiences


ARIES - Your Goddess (or God) energy is strong this week. You are in your personal power. But with that can come some fear of losing your power, and a struggle to hang on to things that must change and give way. Life is about cycles. Things end and begin in the same breath. Don’t be afraid to let something go. Clinging to it is what will truly take your power away...


TAURUS - Whether you are alone or with your close circle of people, you will feel the cockles of your heart warmed. Some of this comes from nostalgia and sentimentality, and that is great! If the present (time) isn’t what you want it to be, reflect back on a time that does bring you joy. And KNOW that those times WILL come again. Everything changes, constantly. Good times fade over time, and bad times don’t last forever. Let yourself feel joy and ease knowing that no matter what, you are loved.


GEMINI - Romance, or a beautiful new friendship, appears to be on the horizon for you. But first you have to really fall in love with yourself. When you truly respect and honor yourself for your gifts, and talents, and flaws, that radiates out into the world and you will call in other people who also honor you. Try to see the best in others and that will come back to you .


CANCER - You’ve been working on a garden for some time. Not a literal one, but a garden of dreams and goals. You will begin to see the first fruits of your labor soon. A time of easier finances and prosperity is coming with the growth of this garden. Yes, you can celebrate. You’ve worked your ass off and you deserve this!


LEO - This week, when you feel a nagging doubt, or a hesitation about taking an action...listen to that. Something may need to be re-evaluated or repaired before you move forward. Ask questions...of yourself, your partner(s) and of the Universe. There may be another path or a detour. Make sure you have all the information before proceeding. Your gut will tell you!


VIRGO - The past may be coming up for you now in the form of nostalgia, or an old friend or lover. When this happens, it can feel frustrating but these things happen for a reason. Address unhealed wounds that get triggered by the past and work on healing them. If you find yourself longing for the good ol days, really examine what exactly you are longing for, and set some intentions to bring that into your life again. Focus on the feelings, not the people. For instance, if you are longing for a love relationship, rather than pining over the past, set and intention to bring the feeling of being really loved into your life. It will happen.


LIBRA - This week you may have to “follow the rules” and it may cramp your buzz. This is necessary however so don’t fight with it. If someone with authority discusses something with you, take it seriously, and probably literally. This is only temporary. It may be a “test” or it may be building a secure foundation for the future. Just color in the lines this week. You can do splatter painting later.


SCORPIO - This week it would be great for you to stop and examine the things you do and why you do them. Look at all your options and obligations. There is very likely something that needs to be done differently that you’ve been doing the same way for quite some time and sort of forgot about it. Take the auto pilot off and get a feel for the way the plane is flying. There’s something in the details that needs a tweak. (This could be people who do things or work for you as well).


SAGITTARIUS - Your life needs a little balance these days. Your practical and spiritual sides are out of alignment. Whichever side is a little too heavy, work on leveling that out. With balance between DOing and TRUSTing, you will manifest much more than you have been. Start with seeking out more pleasure in every day.


CAPRICORN - Things will be coming full circle for you now and in the days and weeks ahead. The work you’ve put in will really start to bear fruit. You have been under a lot of pressure to do and be and perform and achieve and you have done all of that. Now you will start to experience the satisfaction of seeing things come together in a way that you’ve not felt in a while.


AQUARIUS - A new version of you is forming now. Your creative and brilliant energy will be utilized and appreciated more in the coming time. For the past few years you have felt like struggle has no reward, but that is changing. Now is a powerful time for you to work on manifesting what you really desire. The trick may be in remembering what that is...


PISCES - You are about to enter a period where you get to call the shots and live life more on your terms than maybe ever before. Independence is yours. Conformity was never a great color on you anyway. But a word of caution: don’t burn bridges. Be diplomatic and gentle. It will only benefit you in the long run, and help you fly higher!

No Big Deal

 

Well, yawn, I mean, there’s not much to talk about this week.  But I’ll try.  The week starts with a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius, and is followed the next Monday by a little event called the Grand Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. It’s kind of no big deal (heavy sarcasm, people). But here’s some bullet points to illustrate that...

• This is the closest they’ve been since 1623 (or 400ish years)
• Last time it was visible from earth was 1226
• The last conjunction was in May 2000 (in Taurus) 
• This is the closest great conjunction until 2080
• Jupiter Saturn conjunctions occur every 20 years
• This is 200 year cycle, within a larger 800 year cycle, as the duo changes elements every 200 years 
• From 1226-1425 they occurred in air signs, 1425-1603 in water, 1603-1802 in fire and from 1802 to 2000 in earth.
• Earth sign historical markers : establishment of banking system, scientific materialism (the notion that only the physical world is real, there is nothing supernatural or philosophical that is of importance), the machine era, coal as energy, discovery of oil, stock market crash, capitalism conquered communism (which embraced scientific materialism and was by nature athiest), global recession
• The last time these 2 were in air signs: rapid growth in trade, urban life, the signing of the magna Carta, building of the great Cathedrals, formation of guilds, emphasis on communities, institutions formed for the poor and elderly, the founding of schools and hospitals.  
• What to expect for the next 200 years: rapid increase in technology (look how far we’ve come with the internet and mobile phones), instant access to data, expression of human creativity and genius, community values, the greater good, focus on equality, social justice, human rights, a transformation of capitalism into…? 

 So..yeah. Whatevs.  It’s just the dawning of the Age of Aquarius! (hahahahaha)

But for us, personally, the effect of the eclipse and all the transits this week seem to point to a period where we are more focused on the future, our goals, our commitments, and a time where we are parsing through a lot of information.  Inspiration is hovering just within our reach.  Optimism is growing.  We are ready for...something, we just can’t quite tell what it is yet... 

This is a time to believe in magic, in the highest vibrations, creativity, hope, and the power of human connection to each other, and to God/Goddess/Universe/Creator/Source. Dream big, love big, receive!

12/14 New Moon in Sagittarius solar eclipse 23° sag - set big intentions, being open to new ideas and ways of doing things (see last week's blog for more details info)

12/14 Venus sextile Jupiter - great for parties and intimate relationships

12/14 Mercury trine Mars - increased conversation

12/14 Mercury conjunct South Node - messages, information, commitments from the past

12/15 Venus sextile Saturn - desire and focus on companionship

12/15 Venus enters Sagittarius - relationships take on a more adventurous, as well as spiritual or philosophical tone

12/16 Mercury trine Eris   

12/17 Saturn enters Aquarius- Saturn in Aquarius is about organizing for the future. Humanitarian efforts become more of a focus.  The health of the collective vs the wellbeing of the individual entity 

12/19 Sun conjunct Mercury - great aspect for good communication, gives your mind a boost of energy

12/19 Jupiter enters Aquarius - shifts our priorities to the future, and general optimism toward the collective

12/20 Mercury enters Capricorn - Authoritative communication, well organized thoughts.  

12/20 Venus quincunx Uranus - internal conflict or nervousness about commitments, or your affections may be erratic  

12/21 Sun enters Capricorn -  We become goal focused and more serious. 

12/21 Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Aquarius - This is IT. This is THE conjunction of the year, and more than that.  This is the biggest fucking deal with these two powerhouses in a few hundred years!  There will be great shifts in power.  Things become more intense and structures are ripe for change.   The approach toward “career” will shift over time.

This week’s scopes are written with “changes” in mind, and how you can most effectively kick ass using the changes to your advantage.

ARIES - Whatever may be trying to make an exit in your life, let it go! It is time. In fact, it may be past time. Even if this departure (or departures) hurt a little, there will be a silver lining.  Sometimes a tree or flowering bush must be cut back to allow for new growth.  You may feel vulnerable, but there’s a fresh new start coming.  Forgiveness is also a key ingredient for your prosperity going forward. Don’t carry that negative shit into your new cycle. 

 TAURUS - Harmonious partnership is coming.  That means if you are dabbling in partnerships that do not bring out the best in you, encourage you, or understand you, it is time to let those weeds go.  They are taking up room in the garden of your heart, and all they are doing is using your resources and light. What is coming is so much better than what you leave behind.  And you can not mess it up, miss it, or otherwise screw up recognizing it.  

 GEMINI - Your dreams and wishes can and will come true.  But, yes there’s a but...you have to learn to say no to things that you know aren’t right for you. This means jobs, people, and situations that don’t align with what you’re trying to be and achieve. Take some time to appreciate how far you’ve come, and get clear about what you need to still do. 

 CANCER - What appears to be a very annoying delay, or denial, is actually in your best interest.  You don’t have to be happy about it, but you shouldn’t spend too much time being bitter about it.  Let go of how something can turn up in your life, and focus more on the feeling you expect this thing to give you.  Our tunnel vision and limited human thinking prevents us from receiving in so many ways. Let go of the details and focus on the feeling. 

 LEO - Be alert and awake, because all the information you need is about to be revealed.  It is truly your time to shine, and everything is possible. You are very likely ending a difficult cycle becoming a much more stable and secure person.  Your relationships will flourish in this new era, and things will come more easily to you than in the recent past. 

 VIRGO - Be open to what is new, different and maybe even weird.  Approach all opportunities with childlike curiosity.  Accept that what is different from you is no less worthy than you.  This will be an exercise for a few weeks and if you work at it, your creativity will open up in very exciting ways. 

 LIBRA - Your bright light is far more influential than you’ve been able to admit or accept.  It will be time for you to step into the spotlight soon. When you do, some may criticize you.  Do not be tempted to dim or turn down your light for people too uncomfortable to stand in it.  Your transformation is inspiring others. 

SCORPIO - Relinquishing control is not your favorite thing.  But if you can let go of the wheel a bit, you will discover what you’ve been missing.  This is a call to have faith and believe in what you can not yet see. Instead of “build it and they will come”, you have been working on the business plan,  hammering out the financials, and designing the logo.  Explore,  dream, discover.  Then make plans.  

 SAGITTARIUS - You are poised for significant advancement and success! Your perspective needs a little tweak, however.  Get out of the weeds of details and zoom out to the big picture. One of your gifts is aligning with Spirit to gain perspective. Use this gift for yourself right now and believe in things you may have told yourself are unrealistic.

 CAPRICORN - Your passion and ambition make you unstoppable. You aren’t afraid of hard work and this not only gets you to the finish line, it gets you there first. Right now its time to tap in to your truest self and live life on your own terms, without concern for people who question you or obstacles in your way. Greet any challenge with the calm strength that defines you at your core. 

 AQUARIUS - Things are about to shift powerfully in to your favor.  So for the moment, take a step back, rest, and gain clear perspective and focus on what you really want to achieve and experience. Being alone with yourself right now will help your mind to not get muddled with other people’s needs and wants.  When the tide comes in, you want your ship pointed in the direction of your dreams. 

 PISCES - Collect the facts and then trust your instincts and intuition to determine how to use them.  You do need some outside information to complete your action plan. That information is going to come to you in a cluster of other information.  Take note of all of it and parse it out using your gut.  Take action when you feel ready, no sooner, and no later. 

BitchScopes for the week of December 7th

I’ve been in the habit of distributing the Scopes to readers on Tuesdays, so lately I’ve been overlapping Mondays so that you don’t miss important stuff on the first day of the week. 

We have such a Monday event on the 14th…

But before I get to that, let’s look at the week in general.  This is sort of a mixed bag in terms of energies, motivation, and confidence.  It isn’t the best week for productivity and kicking ass in the world. There are a couple of boosts to our ambition, drive and confidence, but there are better odds of feeling like you’re missing someone, forgetting something, lacking information, feeling like something is going to happen, or like things just won’t go your way.  It is a good week for a party, but parties are so 2019...so maybe set up a zoom party with your people.  Overall, you’ll be best served by staying grounded and remembering who YOU are, don’t worry so much about who other people are or aren’t or what they’re doing.  Don’t pick any fights this week, because things are feeling just a little too personal. 

Ok so what about that eclipse? 

Eclipses are always a talking point and reveal interesting things, somewhere in our world.  As I mentioned 2 weeks ago in the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Gemini, missing information becomes illuminated.  While lunar eclipses tend to be more of an internal experience, giving us epiphanies and realizations, solar eclipses tend to be more about external events.  Information that was in the shadows can surface and surprise us.  It is not always bad, and it won’t always smack you in the face...only sometimes.  In August of 2017, the “Great American” Eclipse was at 29 degrees of Leo.  It happened to land smack in my boss’ chart on her ascendant and moon, within 2 degrees.  She was in way over her head and had been a thorn in many sides.  The day after the eclipse they fired her.  It was traumatic, I’m sure (I didn’t talk to her), but it was actually beneficial for her for numerous personal reasons. She had childcare struggles, a special needs kid, and the job was just a shitty fit.  She got the job it via the good ol’ boy connection from a Scorpio and another Leo (2 Leos do not a great management mix make!)   She went on to do something muuuuuch more suited to her.  These are the things that an eclipse can do.  Granted, that was also a 29 degree eclipse which is a bit more critical and a “hair on fire” sort of thing, but you get the general idea.  

December 14th is a Total Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius (not visible in North America).  

Donald Trump is a Gemini Sun, Sagittarius Moon, and Leo Rising. 

December 14th is also the day that the Electoral college meets to cast their votes and certify the election.  Trump’s Sag Moon is in his 4th house, and perhaps I’m being glib, but it seems like this eclipse is going to make a relocation necessary, for certain. I mean, we’ve known this, but I’m not sure he has.  Anyway, you get the idea. 

In more general terms, this is a super juiced New Moon in the optimistic, philosophical, navel gazing, existential crisis having Sagittarius.  Expand!! Expand damnit! Expand your consciousness, expand your horizons, expand your mind! This is what the New Moon in Sagittarius wants you to do.  New moons are for manifesting.  The last several lunations have been asking us to not think and be so small, but to dream big.  

 12/9 Sun square Neptune - lazy, unmotivated energy

12/10 Venus sextile Pluto - intense longing, love, and fixation

12/10 Pluto square Eris  -  we may feel persecuted or sabotaged

12/10 Venus quincunx Eris - some confusion about roles within close relationships, feelings of being left out

12/11  Mars sextile North Node - diligence, ambition to get on your path

12/11 Sun trine Mars - a boost of energy and confidence 

12/13 Mercury square Neptune - distorted and unclear thinking, confusing conversations

12/14 New Moon in Sagittarius solar eclipse 23° sag - set big intentions, being open to new ideas and ways of doing things

12/14 Venus sextile Jupiter - great for parties and intimate relationships

12/14 Mercury trine Mars - increased conversation

12/14 Mercury conjunct South Node - messages, information, commitments from the past

ARIES - What are you clinging to the tightest in life right now? Loosen your grip.  Fear of change is causing you to hold on to something, someone, some place, some way of living, some belief, that doesn’t work or isn’t needed anymore.  You are a fearless badass.  Can you trust that something better will replace this thing or idea?  

TAURUS - Receiving sounds great.  Seems like it should be easy to just...receive (happy sigh and angels humming).  Its actually not that simple because we have myriad ways of closing ourselves off because we are afraid.  When you are truly open, you will receive both good and bad things, both criticism and reward.  If you feel you have been rejected recently, it means you’ve been open, and that’s good! Don’t shut yourself down and close the doors and windows.  Own what your flaws and faults may be, and continue to be open to receiving joy.  

GEMINI - If you’re feeling bajiggity lately, I wouldn’t blame you. Your ruling planet, Mercury, has been pretty busy.  The Eclipses are on your axis as well.  But don’t try to anticipate every possible outcome.  Your powerful and brilliant mind can sometimes be your undoing.  Whatever happens, that same mind will handle it like a badass.  So give your brain a rest and let life come to you.  

CANCER - Guilt...its a terrible color on everyone. You have a right to feel worthy and loved.  But if you are feeling insecure, guilt ridden, and ashamed, you are curled up around your chakras and they can’t radiate that amazingness out into the world.  Open up and let the light shine on you.  Stand up and be loved.  I love you...be it.  Feel it.  Say it.  Do it.  

LEO - Failure is definitely an option.  It’s actually a requirement.  If you've never failed at anything, you probably haven’t ever left your house.  All the great inventors failed many times before they were successful. It’s a learning process.  The glass is not half empty, nor half full...it is just a work in progress.  Pursue life even if it means you trip and fall sometimes. 

VIRGO - If you are worried about disappointing someone by saying “No” to something, quit it.  You’ll end up disappointing yourself.  You work too hard and sometimes for the wrong reasons. You are not obligated to fulfil every request from every person or thing.  Pick something that gives you joy and fill your own bucket for a while...a few hours, a few days, a few weeks….whatever you need.  Learn to say No. 

LIBRA - You may be resisting expressing your unhappiness or anger about something because you really hate discord.  So what if you offend someone or piss someone off for speaking your truth.  Can you handle that? If you shove down your anger too much and too often it will just fester and give you wrinkles.  

SCORPIO - What if you didn’t have a thing to worry about and your only job was to feel joyful? If you had no worries, what would you blame your mood on? (Get a cat, ask me how I know.)  Just be open to experiencing more joy and love and less fear and worry.  Use your vivid imagination to do something more productive than worrying about what has happened, or what might happen. 

SAGITTARIUS -  Your self esteem may be low, or you may be feeling depressed about the state of things, or guilty about something that you weren’t able to do.  These are all very human.  But don’t let that shit dim your light.  Your idealistic nature is the magic that the world needs, even if the world is too dark to see it right now.  Just be you, without apologies.

CAPRICORN - If you’re too busy to accept a compliment or feel some joy, then you might be in martyr mode.  Hint: you’ll never get that last nail in…  Slow down.  I know you’re the King or Queen of getting shit done, but busy-ness is sometimes just a crutch.  Feelings are Ok, especially this time of year.  Some feelings are even nice...try it out. 

AQUARIUS - You need a nap in a dark, quiet room. Really. You may feel like you’re never going to get all the things done that you “need” to do for all the people, and you actually may not get it all done.  So what?!  I know it dismays you, but You ARE human.  Take a break, take a nap, dream a little dream.  Rest is required for growth!

PISCES - “Let that shit go” is a popular saying.  But you really can’t just “let it go”.  You have to actually face it, feel it, heal it, and then you can let it go.  It can be scary, even terrifying to face the things in your shadow, but you can do it. You’ve done it many times in this life already.  Don’t resist your fear...lean into it.  That's how you overcome it and then it will let YOU go. 

Sit down and enjoy the meal

Overall this week may be a little quieter than we’ve had for several weeks, but not without some minor challenges to your patience. Mercury enters Sagittarius, joining the sun. This boosts our feelings of overall well being, hope and optimism. Neptune has been a strong player in the last couple weeks, and is this week as well. It’s a week to take a deep breath and do things that bring you pleasure and joy. It will be helpful if you can just focus on yourself, because things may feel awkward and out of sync with the people around you. Nerves may be jittery for no apparent reason. It’s time to pull back and cruise - bake, make lists, watch movies, take it easy, even if you feel like you can’t possibly. It is not a good week to try to plan everything or figure things out. It is a good week to daydream. In order for Sagittarius’ optimism to reach you, you’ll need to clear some space in your head. Meditation and general relaxation are the prescription for the week.

11/30 Full Moon in Gemini / Lunar Eclipse
Relax, this isn’t one of the giant doozies. But it is a supercharged full moon because of the (penumbral) eclipse. There will be internal revelations and epiphanies, probably unexpected because of Uranus’ influence. Those thoughts could be shadowy because of the influence of Saturn on Mercury. Watch what you say, words are powerful.

12/1 Mercury enters Sagittarius - our thinking processes emerge from the depths of Scorpio and we rediscover optimism and feel more positive.

12/5 Venus trine Neptune - romance, relaxation, and daydreaming

12/6 Venus quincunx Mars - Your love radar is out of calibration and your rhythms are a bit wonky. This affects all relationships but especially intimate ones. Socially, things can feel awkward and boundaries may be handled with discomfort. You may feel out of sync with your partner, or dissatisfied in a way that is hard to pinpoint.

12/6 Mercury quincunx Uranus -   tense, “wired”, on edge, a bit nervous or jumpy You may need to consciously give yourself space to breathe.


ARIES - You may channel this week’s energy by feeling restless. You could feel like you’re on a different page than everyone else. Be aware of running off at the mouth and saying too much. What words you do say, make them honest and truthful and don’t piddle around getting to the point. Bear in mind that most everyone will feel hyper sensitive this week, including you. So just use caution with your words, and move that anxious energy out of your body the way you do it best...either take a run or have some sex.

TAURUS - This week is made for you. Pull back and please yourself, whatever that looks like. Be reasonable though and don’t go overboard. The point is to find balance, not to throw it off more. Moderation is key. Don’t commit to anything this week if you can avoid it. Test the water first before diving in.

GEMINI - You could be pretty prickly this week, feeling a bit hung over or a little too “seen” by that Full Moon on Monday. Your leadership is needed this week, but you will need to fight your “air”...meaning, don’t rely too heavily on your intellect and reason. Your emotions are actually needed this week. If you feel moved by something, there is someone in your circle that needs to hear what you have to say. So rather than speak from your head this week, speak from your heart.

CANCER - Your guidance this week is somewhat opposite of Gemini’s. Rather than following your heart and feelings, which comes naturally to you, you need to lean into logic to make decisions. Not that you are not logical normally. But it isn’t your primary mechanism. There is something very new trying to come through for you. This is something that will change the way you live your life, and it is not negative. But I do sense a big change. So when deciding how to approach things this week, really analyze the data rather than flying by your gut.

LEO - You have all the necessary skills needed to build the project that is on your plate. Your youthful, heart centered energy will give you the endurance needed to complete this. If you are learning a new skill, don’t be discouraged or daunted. You are likely to experience amazing growth from any effort you put forth right now. You are feathering your nest for the future right now.

VIRGO - You may have fallen in a little bit of a hole, Virg. You’ve been in this hole before, and you know how you got here. And that is ok. Forgive your patterns, and habits and oopsies, and just focus on the light above the hole. This is not a deep, black hole. This is an opportunity to use your optimism muscle. Because this will pass. Strive for awareness around negativity and self sabotage and just keep looking up.

LIBRA - Don’t let any delays or obstacles you see in front of you now discourage you from feeling optimistic. You have had some hard core ups and downs this year and this is just more of the roller coaster. Someone may not hold up their end of a bargain, or may fall through on a promise made. Your success does not depend on this person, however. So don’t get totally thrown off course. 

SCORPIO - There is something in your life that requires pretty swift attention and a decision you may not feel ready to make.  You will need to make it, and carefully, or it will be made for you. There may be a person in your life who, for lack of a better phrase, is full of shit.  You will need to cut through the BS to get to the truth. And in this energy the truth is of ultra importance.  Make sure you're being honest with yourself.  You are fully equipped to deal with whatever this is, even if you feel you aren't.  You're not alone, you know...

SAGITTARIUS - It’s time to act on whatever you’ve been sitting on. Move. Go. Do it. This is your sign that yes, now is the time to do the thing...the thing that came to mind when you read that first sentence. Phase 2 is ready, so go get dressed! 

CAPRICORN - Well you certainly have felt the pressure this year from all those heavy planets sitting on your head and your plans. Some of the planets moving into Aquarius this month will help kick things off in a new direction. Coal under pressure becomes diamonds, and you will be sparkling in the next couple years. But to become your new self, you have to let go of parts of your old self. You’re entering a regeneration phase. Your diamond has been plucked from the earth, deep in a cave. Now you’ll be cleaned up and ready to take shape as a gem. If you’re capable of it at all, rest.

AQUARIUS - You are indeed entering a period of prosperity. You’ve been sensing it. You know you’re on the edge of it. You may be feeling the anxiety that comes from standing on that edge. You may also be overthinking about what needs to be done. Nothing needs to be done. Everything is ok. You’ve done the work, now enjoy the party. It is ok to sit down and relax.

PISCES - The foundation has been built. The work has been accomplished. It may be tempting to keep adding on to the plan, because it seems to be going well. Know when to stop. Be aware of overdoing and overspending and overachieving. The foundation of the house is complete. The walls need not be carved ivory or gilt gold. They need to be strong and stable, safe and secure. Be pragmatic in your decisions this week.

Thoughts of bread and badassness

BitchScopes for November 23-30


(Note: generally Bitchscopes are for a Monday through Sunday period. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is on Monday the 30th, and it is included in this week’s so you can fully utilize and be aware of its offerings and energy.)

Mercury is a busy bee this week. With the sun now in Sagittarius, you’d be well served to direct your thoughts to your beliefs. Specifically, what do you believe about your self? One of the benefits of knowing what is coming up astrologically is the ability to utilize that energy to your highest benefit, so here you go. Spend time thinking and writing about what you believe about yourself. What do you want? Do you even know? Strip away the thoughts and beliefs of all the people around you and get to the heart of it...what do YOU want? Out of life? Out of relationship? Out of a job? Out of parenthood? Out of your food? Whatever!

That’s exactly what this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse can help you uncover and achieve: alignment with your heart and your purpose. Generally a lunar eclipse creates more of an emotional experience, whereas a solar eclipse manifests as something in the real world. In this full moon lunar eclipse, your emotions will likely feel jittery. Venus opposite Uranus, Moon quincunx Venus, and Sun quincunx Uranus all color the energy of this eclipse, so be careful with your money and with your love. You are likely to feel nervous, like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Despite your possibly nervous and irritable disposition, use your words carefully. Today, words are powerful, so choose them wisely! Don’t stray from committed relationships during this time, because this secret will not keep.

There is a method to the madness, though. An alignment between your mind, body, and heart is trying to occur. You’re jittery because your thoughts are not in alignment. Lead with your heart, and your body will follow. Your thoughts may stubbornly fall in line last. Meditation may be difficult for some, although if successful could be very helpful in speeding this energy along. If you can’t meditate, WRITE. Write to yourself. Brain barf it out on to paper. What within you is standing in your heart’s way to progress?

Much of this year’s bullshit and angst has shown us this already. What is really important? What is worth fighting for and about? Now it is time to turn the energy inward and use it to catapult you into 2021 as your most empowered self. Sagittarius is a truth teller, no holds barred, no bullshit. Be that way with yourself when you write about your dreams and desires and ideas. Get the thoughts out of your head and work on it like bread dough. Get it just how it feels right and then but those new, more aligned thoughts back into the oven of your brain to just sit, rest, and proof. Sometime in the spring of 2021 you will take that dough out and see it all puffed up and ready to work!

I’m hungry now. Where is my crusty bread??

Anyway, work on you. Do it for you. Love you.


11/23 – Mercury trine Neptune - creativity, sensitivity, spirituality

11/25 - Mercury quincunx North Node your ideas and ideals may clash with the norm. You CAN get there from here, even if “here” is “weird”

11/27 – Mercury sextile Pluto - depth and intensity to conversations and thoughts

11/27 – Venus opposite Uranus - surprises in your love life, and sometimes your bank account

11/27 Mercury quincunx Eris - your mind may be working overtime to sabotage you. Slow down and lighten up. Get other people’s negative voices out of your head.

11/28 – Neptune direct (began retrograde in June) During retrograde, Neptune says be cautious about an unchecked imagination. Now we will have better intuition and discernment.

11/28 – Mercury sextile Jupiter - optimistic thinking, future planning

11/29 – Sun quincunx Uranus - nervous energy, trying to anticipate an “unexpected” something, boredom

11/30 Mercury sextile Saturn - clear thinking, organization, and a great get er done energy

11/30 Full Moon in Gemini / Lunar Eclipse

Relax, this isn’t one of the giant doozies. But it is a supercharged full moon because of the (penumbral) eclipse. There will be internal revelations and epiphanies, probably unexpected because of Uranus’ influence. Those thoughts could be shadowy because of the influence of Saturn on Mercury. Watch what you say, words are powerful.




ARIES - You’d be well served to be aware of possibly opportunities coming down the pike toward you. There is strong indication of a great financial period for you in the next several months. You won’t be flying solo. There is a partner in this scenario. When you do your releasing and manifesting work, focus on letting go of distrust, and being open to possibilities. There is an expansion in the works!

TAURUS - If you find yourself feeling sad, burdened, and depressed or uninspired, consider the possibility of something as simple as needing sunshine. If you live in the snow, then get creative and do some color therapy with yellow glasses or light bulbs. Sit near a window or on your patio. Light a fire, light some candles. Laughter from almost any source will also help warm the cockles of your deflated heart. That could come in the form of a friend who is like sunshine, or from good ol’ comedy on Netflix.

GEMINI - If you are feeling meh about your abilities, or just generally like your confidence is in the shitter, utilize this moon in your sign to its fullest potential. Get your thoughts trained to serve you. Release your dependency on others for encouragement and validation. Do a moon ceremony and soak up some of those moon rays. Light a fire and let it burn away your self doubt (which you could write on paper and then burn). Get on with your badass self!

CANCER - You, too, may be feeling the darkness of winter and the dread of isolated holidays setting in. Beware of the pity party that your ego wants to throw for you. And try not to dig your heels in and further isolate, alienate or ostracize yourself from people. It may be time for you to take a break from service you do for others, even if just for a few days, and serve yourself. Resentment does not pair well with turkey, or with anything.

LEO - Where are you putting in the most effort in your life these days? Is that truly where you want to see the most growth? You may need to shift your gears a bit. Are you spread too thin? Jack of all trades but master of none? Consider a little education in an area you already are familiar with. Deepening your speciality will show big rewards in the coming months. Just be sure that where you are going deeper is where your really want things to grow...

VIRGO - Oooo gurl. What is the new project you are cookin up? Whether you are aware of it or not, this is the foundation for something bigger in the future. All signs point to an awesome period of abundance, very likely from this new project. You may not have done anything but think about this project, but this is your signal to do something...anything. Take a step in the general direction and life will meet you there. It will be worth the “risk”.

LIBRA - You may have been “asked” to step into a role of bigger responsibility (or it may be coming). Try to set aside any feelings of resentment about this. While you may find the word “dependable” to be a bit boring, it is one of your traits, and one you should be proud of. Trust is the word that comes up here. You are trusted, and you can trust in the process. Because life will reward you for this task.

SCORPIO - Is there something trying to transform in your life that you are clinging to with bloody finger tips? You generally aren’t afraid of change. But there is fear around losing control of this issue. Let go. Really let go. Something better is coming. Endings and beginnings exist within the same processes. In the moment that something dies, something else is created simultaneously. You’re holding yourself back.

SAGITTARIUS - You know what you should do this week? Any thing you fucking want to do. For real. I know the world is always telling you that you’re too this and too that and unrealistic and lost in your dreams etc. Well this week, screw that. You do you. I’m not even going to put any modifying statements in there. Whatever it is, you need it right now. The full moon is significant for you this week as well. Do some writing leading up to the full moon and do a ceremony for...whatever the hell you want!

CAPRICORN - Use this week to get in touch with your fears. They are alway there, right under the surface. Talk to them this week. What purpose are they serving? Have they expired? Let’s clean out the fear freezer. Use the full moon to release unnecessary fears and help you lean into being slightly less realistic and pragmatic all the time.

AQUARIUS - They, whoever “they” are, say that the best predictor of the future is the past. But let’s just play with the assumption that “they” may not be right all the time. What if you allowed yourself to feel hopelessly romantic and optimistic. What if you revisit the concept of forgiveness? You certainly can hold a grudge. Maybe under this full moon, open your grudge book and pick one to let go. And then let yourself believe that magical things really can happen to YOU. Then take a nap. Really. “They” say its good for you.



PISCES - Past trauma and trust issues may be nagging at you or your relationship around this time. Full moons provide illumination. And in this case, it is likely to be something within you, a realization. It is critical that you communicate your feelings about whatever is coming up. If trust is the issue, maybe you really don’t trust yourself. Self sabotage? Its time to let that go! To experience love, you must first give it to yourself. Then you have to stick around long enough to receive it back.

Have the Courage to Hope

The outer planets are a bit calmer this week, but the personal planets might get us in a little trouble if we aren’t careful. Mars has just moved direct (last weekend on the 14th) so it isn’t moving full speed yet, and things we have bottled up or not been able to find the words for may come flying out at the wrong time. Personal relationships can intensify, both in good and bad ways. Jealousy may pop up. A little jealousy is not a bad thing...you’ll know when the threshold has been crossed. It may feel like relationships are more work than usual. We may feel a bit put upon in general, like life is all work and no play. The good news is that hard work will yield results, and we will feel more optimistic about working to achieve goals now than we have in a while. However...optimism may not find its partner, motivation, ready to actually DO much work. You may have to push yourself a bit. Watch that you have a filter between your brain and your mouth. And keep your feelings of jealousy in check.

Note: I wrote the above before I wrote the individual scopes. These scopes all had a theme of achieving your dreams, holding on to hope, and following joy. We are in the home stretch of...something. We are tired, and it is easy to get distracted by negative thoughts. If you’re in a difficult time, have faith that change is coming. It really is!  These scopes didn't just come out of my head.  I pulled a card for each sign and the pattern emerged on its own! The message is very clear in all of the scopes...follow your heart!

11/16 Venus opposed Eris - jealousy, particularly of other women, competitiveness

11/16 Venus square Jupiter - optimism and friendliness. But we may over do things in love or money. Watch your boundaries and standards and don’t over indulge.

11/17 Jupiter square Eris - drive to overcome, strong desire to be seen

11/17 Mercury opposite Uranus - time and thoughts move faster than usual; brilliant insights possible

11/19 Sun sextile Saturn - the aspect of hard work and perserverance

11/19 Venus square Saturn - obstacles in relationships; more brakes than gas

11/21 Venus enters Scorpio - collectively our passion increases towards our close relationships, jealousy also becomes more prominent

11/21 Sun enters Sagittarius - our sense of optimism is bolstered, goals feel attainable, spirituality and religion become more interesting to us

11/22 Mercury quincunx Mars - your mouth may move too fast; foot in mouth syndrome

ARIES - You can be free of whatever it is you feel is holding you down or back. The decision to liberate yourself from whatever this is requires a somewhat courageous decision, but you can do it! This may not be something external like a crappy job (or it might be), but could be something you’ve agreed to on a spiritual level that you have felt obligated to or trapped by. Whether it is internal or external, or just an emotion you feel enslaved by, you can choose something different.

TAURUS - Regret is a waste of energy. Sure, the choices you’ve made have brought you to your current place, but there is also something bigger at play here. When we go off our path and screw things up, God/Goddess/Universe will always guide us back to the road we should be on. We always have the choice to avoid that guidance, but chances are good that you’ve been listening. The place you are in now is a transition from off-road to on-road. Don’t look back, look ahead.

GEMINI - Be open to the romance in life. Not just the smoochy kind, but the romance that speaks to what COULD be rather than what is. Life will serve up a slice of something delicious to you soon. It will make your heart flutter with possibilities. Sometimes really wonderful things really DO happen, and its ok to accept them at face value when they do. Go ahead and let life sweep you off your feet.

CANCER - Embrace the childlike joy around you whenever possible. Believe in impossible and unrealistic things. Laugh. Dance. Eat cookies for breakfast. If it is pleasant to do so, recall your childhood and let the memories bring a smile to your face. You may also be reconnected with someone from your childhood who may bring all of these things to the front of your mind. These sweet ideals are present to remind you not to be too serious all the time. You need a break.

LEO - Settle your inner lion down a bit and scratch the belly of your inner kitten. It’s ok to slow down and just be. If you’re feeling stuck, take this as a sign that it is time to go within and let answers come to you, rather than you feeling like you have to chase the answers down. Let your intuition lead you to a breakthrough in its own time. Any resistance you’re encountering in yourself is actually just fear. What are you afraid of? Face it and grow stronger.

VIRGO - Despite all your practicality and planning and perfection, there’s still a nagging need within you. Take a leap of faith! Follow what brings you joy, even if it is just a hobby or if it seems silly. It is the medicine you need right now. Stop adulting, figuring, planning, serving and anticipating for a little bit, every day, and just allow yourself space to enjoy the little things in life. Not everything has to have a purpose (but even the things that don’t seem to have purpose really DO!)

LIBRA - The road may be a little bumpy right now, but a freshly paved freeway is up ahead. Be open to a detour in order to get there. Or you may be on the detour already and questioning the choice to take this “road less traveled”, because it seems to be a little too wild. Be open to a little adventure or the scenic route and enjoy the surroundings until you arrive at your desired destination. You’re safe. Trust the process.

SCORPIO - Stop and take stock of the current situation and consider the possibility of having a partner in this endeavor. You find it difficult to depend on others, but if you can remain open to possibilities you can’t yet see, just the right person can and will show up for you. This need not be a loss of power or a sharing of the wealth, even. But a support person could do a lot to ease your burden. This all sounds rather business-y, but it could relate to the need for spiritual counsel as well.

SAGITTARIUS - You may receive criticism for your idealism and “pie in the sky” (what a weird phrase) mentality, but in the coming weeks, it will serve you well. There are things happening behind the scenes right now that are going to help you accomplish something you’ve been hoping for. Don’t censor yourself and your “whacky” ideas. Follow your heart.

CAPRICORN - You really are much closer to your goal than you believe. Your determination may sometimes be disguised as plain ol’ stubbornness, but that inner drive is going to get you where you truly want to be. Not just where you need to be, but where you want to be (which is the same!). Others may judge your need for acknowledgement, and that’s ok...let them judge. The fact is, you will be successful in whatever you’re endeavoring currently...because you’re you!

AQUARIUS - The time is coming for you to make a decision. In this time leading up to that fork in the road, get really clear on what you want. Not what you think you’re supposed to want, but what you really want. Don’t judge it, just feel it. What will it feel like when you have that? If you can’t feel it, it isn’t meant for you. But if you’re clear about your real, true desire for your life, when this choice shows up, you’ll recognize it as the right choice. Until then, your job is the detox your mind from all the shoulds that are clouding your feelings.

PISCES - What do you love doing? You’re about to enter a time of personal growth and professional satisfaction. Next year will be a time of fulfillment for you. So whatever you’re doing now in the way of manifesting and holding space for that...keep doing it. Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t get distracted by things that don’t feed your soul. Even if it feels impractical or like you’re being irresponsible, stay on the path that brings you joy.

What do you really want? And how will you get it?

Holy Cosmos, Batwoman! There is a lot going on in the skies this week! Wow! This week is a big, shiny invitation to really do some self examination as it pertains to our goals, dreams, values, and even our destiny. We are in Scorpio season, so everything gets a little deeper, and sometimes darker. Our shadows are asking to be seen right now, and by acknowledging this part of yourself, you can empower yourself a great deal. This week feels so much like a hard core therapy session to me.

First, there is relationship tension. We are feeling sensitive and dreamy and desiring deeper connection with the people and the world around us. But in response to our reaching out, Life says “Is this what you really want? If so, why?” And Life won’t let us off the hook without a real answer. What are your values? Are they serving your path to progress? What about your partnerships and relationships? Are they a help or a hindrance? And what are you to their path? What parts of yourself have you shoved in the closet because they felt unacceptable? Well guess what...Scorpio loves closets!

If you do the work of really tuning in and listening to your soul this week, the new moon at the end of the week can be harnessed in a really fantastic way to bring about significant change, transformation, alchemy, and miracles. Your intuition is hot right now, so tap in to it!







11/9 – Venus opposite Mars - can create tension, but not necessarily in a negative way. It rather depends on how you react to things.

11/10 – Sun trine Neptune - heightened sensitivity and compassion

11/10 Mercury enters Scorpio - deep & sincere thoughts and emotions, sometimes brashness in communication.


11/11 Venus quincunx Neptune - unrequited love, or unrealistic expectations based on values


11/11 Sun quincunx North Node - do your core values line up with your goals?


11/12 – Jupiter conjunct Pluto - Personally, this gives you the drive and focus to succeed and take power in your life. Globally, we may know by now this plays out very “bigly”. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. This is the third Jupiter-Pluto conjunction, this year. We had this conjunction on 4/5 and 6/30. This may precipitate another spike in the pandemic. But this challenges us on all levels to overcome obstacles.

11/13 – Mars direct - forward momentum in personal and global issues. We may be able to feel a better sense of direction now and be better able to make decsions

11/13 Venus trine North Node - follow your desires, they exist to lead you toward something.



11/14 New Moon in SCORPIO 09:07 pm PST - major manifesting, change, and transformation. Tap into your deeper self, your intuition, even your ancestry, to determine how to utilize this new moon for manifesting a path forward


11/14 Sun sextile Pluto - need to succeed

11/14 Sun sextile Jupiter - optimism and good luck

11/15 Venus square Pluto - simmering tension can surface in relationships, power struggles, jealosy, possessiveness.

11/15 Sun inconjunct Eris - where have you buried or suppressed a part of yourself you felt was unlovable or unacceptable, and how might you be sabotaging yourself by remaining unhealed?


ARIES - You are being called out. You should not be “behind the scenes” anymore. Your calling is to be the beacon on the hill, a lighthouse. However, not everyone can handle confronting their own shadow, so you may lose some people. This is not a sign of things falling apart, but of things falling together. Don't dim your light to make others more comfortable.


TAURUS - When you realize how badass you are, you will attract your equal. Your love for your self will help you be able to love others, and to overcome any jealousy or bitterness that may be brewing. The elevation of your vibe will change everything for the better. Do the deep, hard work using this weeks energy.


GEMINI - There is always more to learn. Even masters can expand their knowledge. Your path forward includes mastery of a skill you may already have. While you love knowledge, you may resist this task a bit. But trust the process, this will benefit you in a big way.


CANCER - You may notice some synchronicities and “coincidences” this week and in the near future. Pay close attention to how this puzzle falls into place...it’s a huge clue about something as grandiose as destiny. Things you’ve been working on will start to come together quickly and something that has eluded you will emerge from the shadows.


LEO - If things seem to go quiet, don’t let it shake you. Step into the lull and let loose with your manifesting power. Adjust your vision according to your instincts...dream bigger, or drill down and get the details dialed in. You will always land on your feet.


VIRGO - Under the energy of this week, don’t let your innate sense of practicality box you in. The possibilities are infinite. Let your imagination run wild and tell your rational mind to shush. It’s actually important that you visualize things you don’t see as currently possible in your life.


LIBRA - Everything you have worked for, including the obstacles you’ve overcome, are a part of your victory tapestry. A personal victory is coming. Don’t let discouragement take over now… things will pick up speed and you’ll be on your way. But take your lessons with you- they’re important


SCORPIO - You have what you need to move ahead. This season empowers you with a deep knowing. Follow the tug of passion, interest, and desire… those will connect you to your purpose. You don’t need to become or obtain anything else. You’re just waiting for the lightbulb to come on.


SAGITTARIUS - There are a lot of changes coming down the pike for you. You may have moments of feeling overwhelmed or like you’re juggling while tap dancing. Truthfully you can stand still and let it all fall and it won’t screw anything up. You can’t miss what’s meant for you.


CAPRICORN - When something you expected doesn’t come through this week, count your blessings. There was a shift and things realigned to your benefit. If there is a friend or colleague involved in this news, don’t shoot the messenger. What will finally come through will be better than you expected.


AQUARIUS - It is critical you be kinder to yourself than usual this week and in the near future. Be more gentle in how you speak to and about yourself. Give yourself a break. Your manifesting will be more successful if you infuse it with more self love than you think is necessary. Dote on yourself in a way that you’d hate from a lover.


PISCES- Stop. Look. Listen. The nagging questions you have are there for good reason. Look both ways before you cross the street, little chicken fish. A new route will appear when you realize that there’s more than one way to your goal. Just hit pause for a moment before marching ahead.

Thank you, Next.

It’s a little hard to give a clear description of this week’s overall energy. Mercury stations direct, which is awesome. But the day that a planet “stations” either direct or retrograde, it is basically still, and is often the most chaotic time of the retrograde. This of course falls on Election Day, because Goddess is really a comedian. There’s awkward energy afoot from Venus, Uranus, Mars and Saturn as well. It is probably a good week to practice social media distancing (I just made that up, as far as I’m concerned) and holding your tongue. Don’t assume to know the answer to anything until it is extremely clear. Week’s like this present us with an opportunity to focus on our own energy, and tune out anything else.

We are fresh off a powerful Taurus Full Moon, and its effects are still being felt. This is a  new beginning, as Samhain is the Celtic New Year. The harvest represents the culmination of lots of hard work. It is time now for gratitude for the abundance, and time to gather in with our dearest ones to eat, celebrate, winter, renew, and cuddle up. Whether you realize it or not, you have made tremendous progress this year. Take time to recognize it and begin setting intentions for your next trip around the Sun. 

One of the messages or themes that seemed to permeate this week's scopes is that of preparing for the next phase.  In some cases, this necessitates a little dose of tough love and truth so that we can truly progress.  Good teachers give 100% scores rarely, because if there is no room for improvement, there is no progress.  So take a look at your grades for this last cycle or period of time, (whatever you determine that period to be), and set intentions for improvement. 

11/3 Mercury direct - YAY! It will take a week or so for Mercury to get moving forward at full speed. And today may be very chaotic. This is compounded by the fact that Mercury is in a challenging square to Saturn. This can make us feel pessimistic and make communication difficult. We are used to that energy, right? I would not be at all surprised if the election process has to be escalated to the Courts. (FYI, Mars does not complete its time in Aries until January 7th, when it finally reaches 29 degrees!)

11/3 Venus quincunx Uranus - The need for change/excitement in your love life. You may want to kink things up with your partner in the bedroom. On the other than, you may feel somewhat disconnected from them. Don’t panic, this is a brief transit.

11/6 Mercury square Saturn - We had this same transit on 11/1. hard work and clear thinking, but hard to communicate it with others.

11/7 Sun quincunx Mars - Quincunxes always represent something that requires adjustment. It is an awkward pairing. In this case. There may feel like there is an imbalance between your identity and your desires. Like...a nun who wants to take Salsa dance classes. Once awareness is present, this can be utilized to help others.

ARIES - It is truly time for you to celebrate and share time with your tribe. Things should have settled down a bit within you and around you and it is time for calmness and pleasure and joy. Be open to friendships, new and old, and be aware that your presence facilitates connections for others to form new friendships too. Enjoy!

TAURUS - You may feel disconnected from your closest people and like things just are not clicking. Pull your energy back and use it for yourself right now. You have probably already poured a lot of yourself into this situation. If it is not progressing, then it is time to nurture yourself. This tension will pass, but it is important that you be very clear about what you really want.

GEMINI - This could be a very sensitive energy for you this week. You are feeling very creative and inspired and receiving a lot of intuitive information. But this can also make you feel somewhat vulnerable and tired. Put healthy boundaries up for your own energetic health and pace yourself as much as possible. Make a list of everything that is on your mind, even things that seem silly. Look at the list and let go of the things that you feel you can.

CANCER - You may be feeling somewhat defeated and depleted. At the very least you may feel dissatisfied. The work has been completed and it was fine, but you still are not pleased. One possibility is that you have held yourself to an unrealistic standard. Give yourself the credit that is due to you and allow yourself a moment to feel crappy. Then, get up and move on. This may have not gone the way you hoped but it wasn’t the failure you perceive it to be.

LEO - Keep yourself in check this week, BitchWhiskers. You may be over compensating and as a result, may overstep your boundaries or the boundaries of others. Don’t be too keen to prove yourself. Confidence is usually quiet. If the lack of recognition for something has you feeling crappy, keep in mind that everyone has had a hard time communicating lately. Do the work for yourself, not for the praise.

VIRGO - The planets this week may have you feeling a bit bitter and negative. Don’t let a petty or defeatist attitude sabotage you. Ask for help where it is required. This may require swallowing your pride. On the other hand if someone asks you for help, try to overcome the urge to be harsh or lecture them. A little humility can go a long way.

LIBRA - Everyone hates disappointment. You really, really hate it. The sky will not be falling down, or anything drastic or horrible. It just looks like things may not go the way you wanted, or in the timing you wanted. This is an opportunity for you to embrace hope and focus on growth. You will get there, so chin up.

SCORPIO - Accomplishments and completions can sometimes be bittersweet. You may be feeling nostalgic and a little bit of ennui regarding the changes and graduations in your personal life. This is a time for you to regenerate and gather your strength so you can move into the next phase with strength and confidence. Rest!

SAGITTARIUS - If you are experiencing tension in your personal relationships, try not to internalize it. Rather, take it as a sign that adjustments and a course correction are needed. Whatever tactic you are currently employing, switch it up. If you’ve been too tolerant, put your foot down. If you’ve been too rigid and harsh, try a more gentle approach. This period will not last too long.

CAPRICORN - Its time for you to pull back and do some quiet contemplation. This year has been particularly challenging and you’ve done a tremendous amount of work. The growth you want is coming. But right now it is time for you to rest. The soil has been prepared, now you must go deep and allow the things you’ve been manifesting to come to fruition.

AQUARIUS - Be in your integrity, keep your actions and behaviors above board and transparent as much as possible. This week and in the coming few weeks, do not rely to heavily on other people, even for professional services. Hold yourself accountable for wishful thinking or unrealistic expectations about how your life should proceed and then do the work yourself to get there. Don’t wait for a rescuer.

PISCES - Seclusion will serve you well right now, particularly if you are feeling disillusioned or bored. The winter season is the perfect time for you to cocoon and meditate on how you can be more open to receiving in the next cycle. What might you need to let go of to open up that channel further? Your resistance around this release is a key concept to ponder.

The Tea Spilling Rebellion

This week we could feel a bit triggered and quite sensitive. While there are some strong Libran influences for diplomacy and charm, there are plenty of ways for us to feel somewhat wounded this week.  The full moon is likely to make us all feel bajiggity, nervous, and vulnerable. Some of you may feel it in your physical body more than usual. 

It's a mixed bag of planetary influence this week. Mercury retrograde makes some both hard and soft aspects. We will be very alert and quick thinking, but communicating effectively to others will be a challenge.

Relationships are still a strong focus for us. We may be employing charm at every opportunity, but we may be doing it out of a need to feel more accepted.

Chiron is a little busier than normal this week too, hence the triggeryness. Generally there is just an air of insecurity.

But we’re not close to done yet. The big player this week is the Full Moon in Taurus on Halloween. This is our 2nd Full Moon in October, making this a blue moon. When this happens the call to release things is emphasized. So anything that you’re clinging to or that is clinging to you is likely to be challenged over the next couple weeks.

This moon is almost exactly conjunct Uranus, which makes this potentially disruptive. Full moons tend to illuminate information that was previously hidden or unknown, and with Uranus, there’s little chance of predicting it. Of course we instantly think of negative things, but sometimes the unexpected is a blessing (at least for someone). There is also the potential for revolutionary breakthroughs.

You know I love analogies...This lunation is like a little kid who ate way too much candy, refuses to go to bed, and throws a rebellious tantrum. Perhaps he feels like modeling his mom’s lingerie to the dinner guests. If you happen to watch KellyAnne Conway’s daughter, Claudia, on TikTok...you know what I’m talking about. Rebellion & the spilling of tea (that may benefit us, but certainly not her mom). Mars retrograde in Aries is only adding fuel to this fire. The information that is revealed may or may not be about us, but these revelations are always FOR us, even if they seem harsh. Release the things that you are too attached to and that may not allow you to see the big picture properly.


10/25 Sun conjunct Mercury Rx - mental alertness

10/27 Mercury enters Libra -   diplomatic and friendly.

10/27 Venus enters Libra - charm, negotiation, properness.

10/28 Sun quincunx Chiron -insecurity in general

10/29 Jupiter quincunx North Node -conflict between what you thought you believed and where life is pulling you (karma)

10/31 Sun opposite Uranus Rx - brings unexpected and exciting encounters, nervous energy

10/31 Full Moon in TAURUS 7:49AM PST - extremely powerful and very disruptive influence for the next two weeks.

11/1 Venus opposition Chiron - insecurity in relationships

11/1 Mercury Rx square Saturn-   hard work and clear thinking, but hard to communicate it with others.


Here’s this week’s scopes.


ARIES - Whatever it is you’re worrying about, try to stop. When we try to anticipate everything that could happen, we often end up blindsided anyway. Trust that things will work out FOR you. And don’t cut off your nose to spite your face in an attempt to “protect yourself”. Wait this out...it will work out for you!


TAURUS - This moon could have you in your feelins’. But if you operate thinking that the people closest to you know how you feel, you could create issues for yourself. If you’re experiencing some regret about something you said or didn’t say to someone you still care about, this is a good time to try to spell it out. Get very clear about what you want to say first.


GEMINI - If busy-ness is keeping you from focusing on some uncomfortable feelings, this full moon may not allow you any more excuses. Sooner or later you will have to face what you’re avoiding, emotionally. You might consider doing it on your own terms so the Universe doesn’t do it for you.


CANCER - I feel this moon could make your body feel a little worn out. If you’re feeling tired and just UGH in your fleshsuit these days, it will be OK. You really have already done most of what “has” to be done. So it is really OK to take a breather and give your body some rest. Really.


LEO - If I say the word “guilt” what immediately comes to mind? Take whatever that issue is and love yourself through it. The judgement you inflict on yourself (even though the guilt may have initially come from someone else) is way too harsh. It is time to forgive yourself or someone else and move ahead with love.


VIRGO - When you receive an unexpected gift, compliment, raise, etc in the next few weeks, don’t question it, or be suspicious, or try to deflect the affection coming to you. Take it, graciously, and realize that you’ve earned this!


LIBRA - Your charm is shining brightly this week, despite the general feeling of MEH in the world around you. Your charisma may not exactly get you what you are trying to get this week, but hey, the rest of us are enjoying you. So you do you. Don’t let anyone else’s darkness rain on your parade this week.


SCORPIO - Don’t be afraid of judgement that may come down the pike toward you this week. It isn’t as much about you as it may seem at first. It is more about the big picture and possibly other members on your team. If you start to feel sorry for yourself, remember you’re a badass bitch and keep on truckin. Whatever this is, it is a fleeting problem, despite appearances to the contrary.


SAGITTARIUS - If you find yourself feeling sorry for yourself this week, try doing the opposite of what you would normally do. Normally you would plunge headlong into deep philosophical explanations about the esoteric aspects of life. Instead, be fully in your body, loving and accepting even the parts of it that may fail you. Sometimes that is all that is needed.


CAPRICORN - If you didn’t have a person or thing to blame your dissatisfaction on, what then would you look to for change? Yes. ding ding ding! Yourself. You are in charge. You control so much more about your life than you’re realizing right now. You are not a victim, so quit acting like one.


AQUARIUS - The ghosts of narcissists past may visit you this week. Someone you care about who just can not seem to get over themselves may reappear in your life after an absence….a lovely, peaceful, non energy sucking absence. Be very aware of sharing any of your personal feelings with this person. They will retreat back into the woodwork.


PISCES - If you’re feeling physically wounded and somewhat weak this week, consider things that are not physical as culprits. (This is the exact opposite of what I received for Sagittarius... interesting!) Emotional and unseen energies can definitely affect your physical stamina. It is time for a good release and detox under this moon. And consider a couple days by yourself afterward to regenerate.

Boldly go where you have not gone before...

(Re: the title - I don't know how Star Trek has women itself into my mind so much. )

This week offers a much needed change of pace from recent weeks. The Libra new moon last week did its work and has realigned us and rebalanced us, even if we don't immediately recognize how.

There is a lot of relationship-oriented energy in the air this week, particularly as it relates to established relationships. But there are also some strong indicators for love, passion, and even commitment in newer relationships.

But be careful what you wish for. The true meaning of the word passion is suffering. It is a fire, and it will burn you. People often confuse passion for romance. So this week, when the flames of passion are licking at your feet, er….etc...be aware and be cautious. This energy is ripe for you to break old, unhealthy cycles in relationships of all kinds. Create something new that works for you, rather than the template that you’ve been given.

The season of Scorpio officially begins this week. The veil thins and we are more connected to things unseen, unknown, unaccepted, and underneath. Take your inner freak out for a walk and really ask yourself what makes you feel good in life.

Love has many faces and purposes in life. Allow yourself to fearlessly explore these faces and try some new ones on. As it relates to your life and your deep knowing, how would you define love differently than how you were taught to define it? 

10/19     Mars Rx square Jupiter - initiative and energy

10/19     Venus quincunx Mars Rx- sexual tension (can cause problems in weaker relationships), possible manipulation

10/19     Venus trine Jupiter - optimism and love

10/19     Mercury Rx opposite Uranus Rx- time and thinking are fast

10/21     Venus trine Pluto - intensity and passion in relationships

10/22     Mercury quincunx Chiron - integrating and acknowledging the deep information coming through for you

10/22     Sun enters Scorpio - deeper, more spiritual experiences in all aspects

10/22     Venus quincunx Eris - some confusion about roles within close relationships, feelings of being left out

10/24     Venus trine Saturn Rx - ideal energy for long term commitment in relationships

10/25     Sun conjunct Mercury Rx - strong mental energy and drive

10/25     Venus square North Node - reminds you that you are the only person who can truly fulfill you and achieve your higher purposes

Huzzah. 

PostScript: There was a definite theme in the individual scopes this week. Creation, chaos, facing fear, trusting the process, dreaming big, and bringing things up from the dark depths. Seems we are all doing much of the same thing in our own unique ways.


ARIES - Your inspiration is not limited by what is concrete and 3D. You have unlimited potential to create and succeed. You are not bound by “reality”, let alone practicality. And if you are questioning if you can really do this thing your heart has decided it wants, the answer is “Yes of course”. In truth, you have already done it.

TAURUS - Is life happening TO you, or FOR you? Your outlook determines so much of how you proceed and succeed. Are you limiting yourself based on past perceived failures? What if those failures were just test runs to eliminate things that don’t work. Did you give up too soon? Be bold, and let the Universe help you.

GEMINI - Do you feel at the mercy or circumstances? What is in front of you that has you quaking in your seasonal slippers, face it head on. Do the thing that scares you! Don’t wait for it to come to you like a feral cat or a timid bunny...go after it. But be a hunter and have a strategy, don’t just chase it.

CANCER - When you are a bright light, you will attract all kinds of people in need. You are not obligated to give your energy to everyone that shows up. Furthermore, don’t get in the habit of only giving all the time, learn to receive, take a compliment, accept help.

LEO - If you’re trying very, very hard to make something happen because you feel it will make you feel accomplished and satisfied and complete, you might be trying TOO hard. Back up, simplify, and bring something in to form, rather than trying to make it perfect before you even consider it. Progress over perfection. Just do it.

VIRGO - You are bringing something from obscurity into clarity, even if only for yourself. When things rise up out of the deep dark places within us, it can make us feel fearful. But fear will shut down the process. So trust that you brought this thing up for a reason and trust your higher self to use it.

LIBRA - Trust the process. If you try on a shoe and it doesn’t fit, do you feel inclined to mangle your foot to make it work? No, you (hopefully) try on a different shoe! Don’t deem yourself a failure because someone else’s template for your life isn’t fitting. Trust yourself and don’t abandon your authentic feelings.

SCORPIO - Wherever you find yourself judging yourself a failure, flip the script. Instead, you’ve succeeded in eliminating an option that doesn’t work for your vision. Release the burden of perfectionism and maintain course. Failure is a necessary obstacle on the path of achieving.

SAGITTARIUS - You may have recently completed something or released something, but where you expected to find satisfaction, there may be chaos. Chaos is a part of the creative process. As you look at the pieces, ask how they make you feel and determine if you keep them or toss them based on that. Stuff that makes you feel guilty...out! You don’t want that in your final recipe.

CAPRICORN - You are uniquely equipped to impose order to chaos and create something out of practically nothing. But you don’t have nothing, you have a lot of stuff that may seem mismatched at the moment. Don’t worry and create wrinkles about how the pieces of your plan fit together. Lay them out and let it come to you.

AQUARIUS - Do you reject people and connections out of a fear that they will not like you? So what if they don’t like you?! It’s not as though you are not used to not fitting in. Forget about opinions about you. Choose to consciously connect to people and energy that fits easily. The intimacy that will come from a tribe created this way is far deeper than what you’d get if you weren’t “picky”.

PISCES - If you’re finding yourself feeling a little dark these days, don’t panic. Within that darkness is so much potential. The darkness is where things grow. You’ve manifested something significant and it is gestating now. This can feel isolating and heavy, but it’s actually powerful and reaffirming.