Eclipse Insights

Well this week there are a couple things to discuss, but the big focus is the Lunar Eclipse on Saturday July 4th  (late the 4th and very early the 5th in some places).  This Full Moon is in Capricorn, opposite the Sun in Cancer. This lunation asks us about how we can have the harmonious home life we all crave, shedding light on the tension between nurturing ourselves and our responsibility to others. 

One way of looking at at this (archetypally and admittedly gender normatively) is the difference between how a mother tends to her family and how a father tends to his family. Do success and money bring ease and joy, or do ease and joy help manifest money and abundance?

This eclipse is also an emotional reset. This moon opposes Mercury, which means expressing your feelings is important during this time. The trouble may be that Mercury is also retrograde, so accessing and making sense of those feelings could be a little more difficult than usual.

To help gather your thoughts about this, consider that this set of eclipses began in July of 2018. Where were you, what was happening, what were you trying to achieve? As I typed the above I was a little gobstopped and paused to chuckle.

I met Patrick in the summer of 2018 (we met online in May, and in person in August.) In July we were feverishly anticipating that meeting, and how our relationship would progress. We’ve been together ever since, even though he works overseas. This Spring he came home for vacation as he does every few months, and got stuck here because of Covid. Figuring we’d take advantage of our time together and not knowing when he’d have to return, we got married in June! So we officially enter a new phase of our relationship now! (2020 also gave me the balls to finally quit a job that I hated for 7 years!)

Eclipses come in pairs and repeat in patterns. About every 10 years you’ll see the same sign pairing and every 19 years you’ll see exact degree repetition. We had Cancer/Capricorn eclipses in 2000/2001, and again in 2009/2010. This years 2020 eclipses match sign and degree to the 2001 eclipses almost exactly. (in 2001 I landed an amazing job. In 2009 I lost that job. In 2010 I left my marriage. In 2020 I quit a long term job and re-married...whoa!)

Hindsight is 20/20. And 2020 is fucking crazy. So it's nearly impossible to truly predict what will come of these events. I did not anticipate any of the above! But what is clear is that Eclipses set things in motion at a much faster pace, and they bring closure, culmination, and new beginnings. Sure, beginnings come from endings. But rather than look at that as always negative, which we all tend to, think of this...My single life and corporate slavery both end, so I can begin a marriage and self employment! That doesn’t suck. And truly neither do any of the changes happening for you. Life is happening FOR you, not TO you. Admittedly that’s very hard to see sometimes!


June 30 - Jupiter conjunct Pluto (both retrograde) - Overcoming challenges and obstacles. Our inner badass comes to play. Drive to pursue our passions (Happened on 4/4 and will happen again on 11/12)

June 30 - Sun Conjunct Mercury - strong mental energy and focus

June 30 - Mercury sextile Uranus - flashes of insight and genius

July 1 – Sun sextile Uranus - exciting encounters

July 4/5 – Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn - Emotions Vs. Responsibilities
ARIES - It feels like a lot of your focus will be on your public image, which may or may not be a part of your career path (It could be that your image becomes more public as a result of your partner’s career path). You might be craving physical adventure and intellectual electricity. Who am I to tell an Aries no? Not this Bitch...go for it!

TAURUS - Experience and intimacy are on the menu for you now. And honestly, isn’t that every day for a Taurus? You will be craving extra depth of conversation, and maybe some adventure or exciting experience. If you need guidance, think about taking a class for something totally new, by yourself or with a partner (Tantra comes to mind….)

GEMINI - To be honest, we both know you are not particularly famous for your long term relationships, or your ability to form deep, profound bonds. But this week you may be craving all of that, and it may confuse you a bit. Vulnerability is key, even if it’s just with yourself.

CANCER - Tell the kids to go play in the yard, because you may want some play time with your significant other. Truth is, you may join the kids, because fun is what’s on the agenda. Creativity, connection, romance...all of that is up for grabs this week. Make sure you are able to receive joy as well as you provide it...

LEO - Take yourself for a walk. Get outside. Jump around. Start a new fitness plan or set a new goal for daily movement. You will need to adjust your schedule to make time for this, so don’t allow yourself to look at your calendar and say “Nope, I just can’t!” because we both know you are creative enough to figure this out.

VIRGO - Creativity, art, and connecting with others thorugh play are things you’d benefit from pursuing this week. Don’t be surprised when you look at your daily schedule in your color coded organizer and feel like saying “fuck it”. Lean in to that and go dancing!

LIBRA - Your daydreams of making money via a passion project are not just silly. Allow yourself to really envision a successful life where you do something you really love. You might even consider doing this project with your significant other. At the very least, share it with them. What you allow yourself to dream about right now can make its way into your reality in the future.

SCORPIO - Allow yourself to get a little lost in a fantasy that is actually quite possible. Lean into your romantic side and create some magic for yourself and your family this week. Some minor family hiccups could crop up, but don’t bury your head. Instead, speak from your heart and things will heal much faster.

SAGITTARIUS - It’s fair to say that you always put your heart into your work. This week you could feel especially emotionally connected to your daily tasks. Your fire to achieve is stoked and your bottom line will benefit. Follow your joy to the bank!

CAPRICORN - Your passion could get a turbo boost this week and next! Your vision suddenly feels more in reach and your focus is on point. Follow your gut and lean into your deep inner knowing to learn your next steps. Your hard work of the last few years may finally show real fruit!

AQUARIUS - Your brilliant imagination could be the key to the financial success you’ve had your eye on for a while. It might be tempting to map out the course, but currently your energy is better served by simply envisioning the reality you want. You may feel kind of worn out this week anyway, so rest, reflection, meditation and manifesting are your medicines!

PISCES - Your week is likely to be filled with your people. Connections of all kinds are available to help you find success. The support of your tribe builds your confidence and you’ll be a force of nature as you move ahead on your path.

Eyes on your own paper!

BitchScopes for June 22-28

Well Venus is direct this week, but we are still neck deep in retrograde season. Some tension that has lingered in relationships for the last few weeks might suddenly just be smoothed over. Or you might suddenly have the nerve to deal with it. But we are in a very mixed energy right now, so you should examine and reexamine your feelings and what you say before you say it. Because you may think your ass is on fire, and be ready to dial 911, only to find out later that you just have a sunburn, or wore the wrong pants. Your judgement is clouded and you’re likely to be a little over reactive. Its best to pull back, focus on your personal goals, and observe yourself (and others) carefully. Take stock of your feelings and be prudent in what you say and to whom this week.

Having said that, however, do talk to your people, your loved ones, your friends. Enjoy some laughs, and some art, and some summer time. Don’t isolate yourself too much. If you feel particularly annoyed, try to work through it and then do your people-ing.

It might also be a good idea to talk with some of your trusted people about some of your goals. Don’t over share and don’t share with more than a couple people.

June 23: Neptune retrograde in Pisces (until 29th November)- Neptune retrograde can cause a distorted sense of reality. imagination and daydreaming may be turned up.

June 25: Venus direct in Gemini (it was retrograde starting 13th May)- intellectual connections, communicating with people

June 28: Mars enters Aries -Mars feels at home in Aries and it’s power is increased here. We are more action oriented. Quick decisions.

June 28: Mars sextile Saturn - productivity, goals, success


ARIES This week you will have a chance to settle a matter, or disagreement that has been bugging you. Stand up for yourself if necessary. You know what needs to be done. It might be prudent to do it in private and then “announce” it if that is applicable to your situation. Recent misunderstandings will start to smooth over now, thanks to Venus going direct. Although Mercury is now retrograde so...remain vigilant in your proofreading and record keeping.

TAURUS This week, allow your inner stubborn bull to do his or her thing! Don’t be pushed around or charmed into something you don’t want. Stand firm in your power, and walk away from drama. You may be slightly frustrated when things don’t move as fast as you’d like on the job front or a money making opportunity. Spend some time thinking about your spiritual path and maybe perfecting your meditation practice.

GEMINI You may find yourself to be the mediator or negotiator this week, trying to convince people to compromise and play nice. Don’t wear this hat too comfortably because you might get sick of this role in a short time. If something is really bugging you, don’t ignore it. A little bit of an angry moment might be totally justified, and actually healthy. Overall, you deserve better, so don’t sell yourself short this week.

CANCER You may find yourself feeling pretty damn good for no actual reason. Enjoy! I feel this is a glimpse of things to come. Something you’ve been trying to manifest may be taking its time to show up, but some small rewards for patience can come in the meantime. A little get away or trip might juice up your creative and/or spiritual side.


LEO Woot! While you may not have noticed all the progress from behind the scenes, this week you might notice that things are definitely looking up! Finances will be given a boost by some good news. You may have a minor skirmish with a boss or family member this week. Be careful about communicating your self clearly and take more deep breaths than you think is necessary. You’ll be glad you did.

VIRGO Expressing yourself should come a little easier now. You will get a confidence boost by being able to say what you mean and feeling understood. This will help a lingering project or a conversation that has been put off can also enter a stage of completion or resolution. You will have a lot more clarity in the coming weeks about the people close to you and who your real people are.

LIBRA You are very concerned with fairness and compassion, but you often forget that this should include YOU. Don’t put yourself last anymore. Don’t always do what others want you to do...stick to your own guns. If someone around you is behaving badly, it isn’t your job to sooth them or fix it. Let things just unfold and be without getting your hands in it just for now. Just observe. Your big projects that have been put on hold will gain traction very soon.

SCORPIO You hold yourself to high standards in all things and in relationships. And you hold your partner(s) to the same. When you are disappointed, the world stops and you get kinda...well...assy. When disappointment knocks on your door this week, don’t give in to the dark side. Watch for your trademark paranoia or jealousy. The antidote to that is to lead with your heart and not your very sharp mind for the moment. That includes leaning into any artistic impulses you have right now...art could sooth your sting.

SAGITTARIUS This week you may struggle to figure out a complex family issue. Break it down into the simplest possible story and see if that brings some clarity about how to proceed. Its a good time to pick up an old project that you may have shelved because it was overwhelming. Embrace the romance in life this week - it will soothe the irritation from any of the other issues.

CAPRICORN Its a new cycle for you! Your ship is coming in! All your hard work will bring satisfaction very soon. But also, your relationships will enjoy more ease in this new cycle too.
You may have trouble focusing this week, and that’s OK. Give yourself a mental break. But also, lean on your people a bit. Focusing on your home life will also provide some focus and comfort for you as you try to figure out your path forward.

AQUARIUS Are you waiting for a sign? Ok. Here’s your sign. Do the thing that makes you smile when you think about doing it. That may not be the easy choice, but it is the right one. The easy one might be to stay on the current course, the path of least resistance. But you know eventually you’ll arrive at this choice point again. Do it. To clear your head, try doing something artistic, perhaps with a close friend or loved one.

PISCES While you may feel passionately about a path before you now, hold off on taking that first big step. This one feels pretty significant. Have you considered the implications of this choice? Protect your boundaries this week (and every week), because someone may try to charm you into helping them with something. Too many retrogrades may make things hard to discern. If you focus on just you, and perhaps your career, during the next few weeks, you’ll have a better grip on things.

Claws up, its Crab Season

Last week was Neptune-y, this week is very Cancer-y and sensitive. Mercury goes retrograde in cancer, the sun enters Cancer, and there’s a solar eclipse in Cancer.  Eek! However in the middle of the week we do have a glimmer of respite with some Mars transits that will energize and motivate you...that is if you can be motivated.  it might be an uphill battle because we are likely to feel tender and emotional and not very logical, for the most part.

June 18th: Mercury retrograde in Cancer (until july 12th)
Our thoughts are coloured by our emotions. It is very difficult to be objective, during this transit.  we are collectively in deep introspection now (which is obvious when you watch the news or look at social media) because we have 5 planets retrograde.

June 18th: Mars sextile Pluto - drive and determination

June 19th: Sun conjunct North Node - what we desire, also desires us. our annual opportunity to realign to our higher callings.

June 20th: Mars sextile Jupiter - strong and courageous

June 20th: Sun enters Cancer - you need to feel at home, safe and secure. you tend to be more affectionate with the one you love.

June 20th:  Summer Solstice

June 21st: new moon in cancer and annular solar eclipse- its a jam packed one!
you will likely feel  and be highly sensitive, and emotional awareness  will serve you well. this new moon is influenced by Saturn, so the theme of responsibility bumps into the theme of family and home. AND, this eclipse is also (very snugly) conjunct the north node of the moon.

The new moon solar eclipse will put us at odds between our career and our home, our emotional needs and our responsibilities.  This is almost the end of the Cancer-Capricorn eclipses that started in 2018. What has transformed in your life since the summer of 2018, particularly in regard to security and home, and tradition and career…?  (The new themes later this year will be knowledge, networking, education, adventure, information, and  freedom.   This year has 7 eclipses, which is literally the maximum that can occur in a calendar year!  So one more reason 2020 is bound to continue to be intense!)

In honor of Cancer season, my daughter, a Cancer rising, is helping me with Scopes this week.  Frankly, I needed a little help from my mini this week.  I have so much going on this week, which I will dish about at a later date.  And how cool is it to have my amazingly gifted daughter involved...by her choice?!  Mandy has determined that she will follow Spirit in how many cards to pull for each sign and from which deck.   “Mini Oracle Mandy”, henceforth “MOM” will provide her intuitive insights and I will provide mine. 

So without further adieu, your BitchScopes for this very sensitive week.


ARIES  -  “Creatrix”   & “Warrior Goddess” -  Follow your desires.  Break free and  create something new.  Don’t play it safe or give away your power.  Follow your instincts.  MOM says “I think this relates to relationships. Don’t let anyone control you. Let go of the past and focus on the present.  Release what you’ve been holding on to for too long.”
(from the Love your Inner Goddess Oracle Deck by Alana Fairchild)

TAURUS -   “Adjacent Possibilities” & “Journey” - MOM thinks this relates to career possibilities. Perhaps you’ve been looking for a job but not finding what you hoped for.  Consider a different flavor of career.  The journey is a new start.
(from Energy Oracle Cards by Sandra Anne Taylor)

GEMINI - “Queen of Gabriel” & “Justice/ArchAngel Raguel” -  MOM feels like this is a Midheaven vibe.  Somewhere amid and amongst the 9th and 10th houses. There are people in your sphere that could mentor or help you.  Start networking more.  Go after what you want and pursue your long term vision.
(from ArchAngel Power Tarot  by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine)

CANCER - “4 of Cups & Ace of Pentacles” - A certain inability to see the gifts and opportunities in front of you. There is a payoff for your action toward something.  You can’t walk into a Vegas Casino believing you won’t win anything and with your hands stuffed in your pockets permanently. In this case, the hotel is paid for, the casino chips were free, and you have a coupons for free meals.  Take your hands out of your pocket and believe.
(from Line Strider Tarot by Siolo Thompson)

LEO -  “4 of Gabriel” & “The Star” - Wow, This is a powerful pair of positive cards! The end of a difficult situation means it's time for a celebration.  You’ve got the world on a string. Your connections to groups, friends, and loved ones is sweet right now.  If you aren’t seeing this positive energy yet, the eclipse and everything it carries with it is likely to show it to you.
(from ArchAngel Power Tarot  by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine)

VIRGO -  “What do you feel?” & “After the Storm” - Fear and excitement are often confused for each other.  That jittery feeling in your gut doesn’t necessarily mean that doom is near, and conversely sometimes it doesn’t mean that he or she is THE one.  Tune in to your feelings and tell yourself the truth.
(from Sacred Rebels Oracle by Alana Fairchild)

LIBRA - “Messenger of Air” & “Love” -  You may be reacting to a situation not based on present knowledge, but on past experience or a learned reaction. You are very worthy of receiving love.  There is no real separation between you, others, your experiences, other people’s experiences, because we are all connected. MOM said she thinks this is about your 8th house...there is huge opportunity for transformation in your vulnerability and conscious actions, whereas doing what you’ve always done will get you what you always got.
(from The Good Tarot by Colette Baron-Reid)


SCORPIO -  “Bring it into form” & “Release the Dark Wound”  - Well it doesn’t get much more Scorpionic than “Release the Dark Wound”!  That’s you in a nutshell!   But moreover, society has a dark wound right now and it must be lanced to heal. It’s gross, as we clearly see on the news.  But you, the transmuter of dark to light, wounded to healed, can offer so much.  Bring your vision to the table and be the powerful facilitator you can be.
(from Sacred Rebels Oracle by Alana Fairchild)

SAGITTARIUS -  “4th Chakra/AA Raphael” & 5th Chakra/AA Gabriel” - Interesting, because this deck contains many more things besides chakra cards, but MOM pulled 2!  So pay attention to your literal energy centers in your body.  Your heart and your throat chakras are the 4th and 5th chakras.  MOM said she thinks this is in regards to personal relationships and honesty. The exchange of information and emotions could come up for you in the coming days.
(from Energy Oracle Cards by Sandra Anne Taylor)


CAPRICORN -  “3 of Ariel” & “The World” - In a world where you could literally succeed at almost anything, what would you do? Well you literally COULD succeed at almost anything, so it makes choosing a path difficult.  You have many skills that could make you money.  But what do you love? The eclipses of the last 2 years have highlighted a lot of this information for you.  So think about the things you passionately love to do.  Pick the top 3.  Keep #1 for yourself, and direct your goals and actions toward #2 or #3.
(from ArchAngel Power Tarot  by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine)


AQUARIUS - “9 of Fire” & “Messenger of Water” - Look before you leap and consider your choices.  The uncertainty you feel is your inner guidance.  There are a lot of feelings floating around.  Take good inventory of yours before acting on them.  Where is this emotion coming from? Moreover, as an Aquarius, you might be saying “what the fuck is this emotion thing I feel? I don’t like it!”  But your emotional intelligence will benefit you a great deal right now.
(from The Good Tarot by Colette Baron-Reid)

PISCES - “Lioness” & “Psyche” - You are entering a phase of fresh empowerment and self love, You are being called to be fully authentic.  You may feel overwhelmed at some aspect of this process, but the help you need is nearby. You are a master manifester.  There is more available to you than is apparent.  MOM believes this is relating to your home and family life.
(from the Love your Inner Goddess Oracle Deck by Alana Fairchild)

A call to Compassion - BitchScopes for the week of June 8th

Neptune is King this week. These are just a couple of the transits this week, there’s always infinite numbers of aspects going on and everyone’s chart is different. But this week, it’s clear who is in charge, and that it will be a mushy time.

June 11th: Sun in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces

Sun square Neptune transit has a draining and “lazy-fying” effect. Motivation may be scarce. Depression and feelings of insecurity are possible. Things, events or people can cause confusion and disappointment. Honesty in an over the top way is well advised right now.

June 13th: Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces

Mars is awkward here, and may get a little romance-drunk. That’s not a super effective mood for the warrior planet. Your desire for spirituality could be activated. More desire to chase your dreams is possible as well. Watch for delusion and escapist tendencies which could have consequences (drunk driving, unsafe sex etc).

Neptune rules the 12th house and the sign of Pisces. In the realm of Neptune, all is water. All water touches other water and becomes the same water. A drop of water is indistinguishable among other drops of water. That is why the 12th house is the collective unconscious, the collective shadow, the place of oneness and the place of isolation. We are all connected. We can choose to see and feel that, or we can choose to remain isolated, which is just an illusion because no one is ever really isolated. We all came from the same star dust. But in that collective where we are all touching, it is also hard to tell what is real. There are no boundaries and there is no truth. Everything is gray.

So it isn’t a week to try to create black or white out of gray. It isn’t a week to try to create solutions. We have to individually and collectively look at the problems first. And to do that, we must feel. And that sucks. But we need to FEEL more than DO do right now. There’s plenty to do, for sure. But I think it's really important that we feel everything right now, and it's very uncomfortable. Being a light worker doesn’t mean you get a free pass from feeling hard things. It doesn’t mean you get to float above the pain and just be a light fluffy angelic being. We incarnated as humans to make a difference, and we can not do that without being among the pain.

Neptune clouds our thinking and communications, as well as our actions this week. These Neptunian influences will make us feel tired, groggy, unclear, lazy, romantic, delusional. So while we are feeling so much passion to change the world, I feel like this is yet another message that we need to be still and listen. Really listen. Not just to your own voice, but to others’ voices. Let's not pretend we have all the answers. Compassion is the business of this week.

ARIES - you may find yourself uncomfortable this week, confronted by too many feelings, not enough action, and truths that you don’t want to accept. You will need to be conscious about finding some inner peace. You may find you need to pay some attention to life’s more annoying details as well...bills, repairs, things like that. Your drive to succeed in your career has not waned a bit, and the stars are still behind you. March ahead, little badass.

TAURUS - people may look to you for comfort and it may be hard to find it. But your literal presence may bring comfort to some, so avail yourself to those close to you. This may mean tolerating some of your nearest and dearest’s minor dramas, but the good news is, it is likely to be somewhat comical. If you’re able to focus on work, you should find a good flow this week.

GEMINI - Your voice matters more than ever. But you must also be aware of how you spend your energy and who you say yes to. You may receive a bolt of inspiration or chunk of knowledge that validates something within you. Don’t filter your creativity this week, as it could point you toward much success, and enlighten some people along the way.

CANCER - As the mother archetype for the whole zodiac, your heart will be aching as you feel everyone this week. You may feel somewhat drained. Focus on your closest relationships, and remove anything from you schedule that feels burdensome or makes you anxious...you won’t get it done the way you’d like right now anyway. Focus on receiving, if you can.

LEO - Dream a little dream, pussycat. This week, look at some of the things you’ve let go that maybe you didn’t want to...plans, dreams, aspirations, ideas for time travel, etc.    Do a Mari Kondo and hold those ideas to your heart and see if they still spark joy. Joy is the breadcrumb path for you to follow. And romance is a strong vibe this week and next for you.

VIRGO - A sense of relief may show up this week, as you receive some kind of news you were anticipating or hoping for. You’ll be happy to have some time with friends and to enjoy some leisure activities. This surprising respite may inspire you to approach your daily work routine with a new focus on yourself.

LIBRA -The energy out in the world is very upsetting to you, and you may feel very pained by it. You may feel frustrated by things not going to plan, and feel sad in general. This sensitivity can be soothed with some sweetness in the form of romance, or even a little nature. Professional or career news may come this week as well. Get all the info before leaping into gear.

SCORPIO - Important connections this week could lead to great opportunities. But don’t get hung up on the material aspects of things. You know as well as anyone that the satisfaction of stuff is less than the satisfaction of depth. Play is the goal for this week. Pursue love and romantic ideas, rather than linear plans and order. A little chaos is healthy (said the Aquarius author).

SAGITTARIUS - Do something for yourself this week. No, really. Buy yourself something. The money is going to show up for you and then some. Conversations could be lively but could also trigger your into an argument. But now, more than ever, conserve your energy and don’t get drawn into a pointless battle of wills (or worse yet, wits, because the other party will lose...so why bother?). Make your home a true sanctuary, and be aware of not just the stuff that makes it beautiful, but the energy that you allow in.

CAPRICORN - One of your major goals could experience some minor challenges this week, but in the solving of this problem (which you will do), you may discover something that benefits progress a great deal. A recent small project has the potential to bloom into something more. But with all of this success on the horizon, its important that you think with your heart as well.

AQUARIUS - Focus will be important this week, and you may be easily distracted. A family disagreement might chafe you, but lean in to your more harmonious relationships for solace and peace. Love is the salve. But back to that focus...you could have some great moneymaking energy around your creative pursuits this week. Don’t hold back!

PISCES - You will need to pull from your well of confidence this week and tackle an issue or two that is overdue for attention. This probably entails you putting your foot down or standing up for yourself in some way. Spending time alone will be beneficial if possible. But it's likely that you will feel called to action, and you should follow that call.