There’s a strong emphasis on relationships in this week’s transits. Issues may arise with committed partners, and with our selves. Communication issues are likely if you are not plugged in and aware. The things that are coming up are meant to be viewed and healed, not wrestled with. If you resist the experience because it is uncomfortable (this is wrestling), it will hang around longer and grow in strength. Compassion for your own experiences as well as the people you are around on a regular basis will go a long way in preventing blow outs.
The Sun enters Gemini mid week, and our collective focus shifts to social interactions, fun, flirtation and light hearted things. Curiosity and humor make a strong appearance in this show. This is the beginning of the summer energy we’ve been missing for so long. Generally speaking, however, because the whole world had some major FOMO during the Covid crisis, people may not be taking issues, or others’ needs very seriously. Flouting of rules and courtesy are likely. Mercury will retrograde in this same energy, so stay aware.
Stay connected to your body and your needs for healing, both physical and emotional. Healing progresses you along in your personal evolution and moves you toward your North Node destiny. Destiny isn’t, in my usage of the word, the same as “fate”. You do have some control over how you arrive at your destiny. To my understanding, fated events are outside of our control. But at any rate, lean into your North Node, get curious about what it means and how you’ve moved closer to it in the past few years.
Enjoy your Vitamin D and be kind.
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Heads up: The Full Moon on 5/26 is also an Eclipse. So we will definitely talk about that next week and probably on my show this week.
P.S. I want to say Thanks for all the positive feedback on Scopes recently. As a creative, it is sometimes hard to know if my work is hitting home with anyone. When you are an accountant or a mechanic or a teacher, you get lots of feedback about whether your work is effective. But as a person who is creating something out of thin air and intuition, like art, people don’t usually share their thoughts and feelings about it. I’ve gotten quite a few messages lately that BitchScopes were really nailing it, and it makes me very happy!
ARIES - Your relationship and communication with the Divine, God, Goddess, Higher Power (whatever you call it) is emphasized now. As we move into eclipse and retrograde season, you may notice some old stuff coming up for re-examination. Don’t be afraid to question what you believe and why. God can handle it. Ultimately your spiritual relationships should empower and energize you, as well as make you feel secure and safe. Don’t be afraid to change your mind.
TAURUS - You are being encouraged and nudged to say yes to new opportunities, ideas, and connections. This coming eclipse and retrograde season has the potential to inspire great visions and connections for you, particularly as regards making and borrowing money, and possibly edging out your competition. While your practical nature usually wins out, it is OK to take a calculated risk in the coming weeks.
GEMINI - You may feel discouraged about the direction of your career. Maybe someone you trusted didn’t come through for you, or maybe you feel outright betrayed. This coming eclipse and retrograde season, your business partnerships have the potential to be re-defined and improved. You are poised to have a pretty big realization about your role in the professional realm. Have faith that the right people and opportunities will show up for you at the perfect time.
CANCER - You have to be your own Hero. That may be good news, or it may be unsettling news. But there’s a chance that the people you hoped would come through for you will opt for another direction. They may even hurt your feelings in the process. You have a thousand reasons to believe in your abilities and to be proud of yourself. You will achieve your goals despite the obstacles.
LEO - You are being invited to have more fun with your tribe, particularly if your tribe has anything to do with mysticism and magic. You can find creative inspiration from your friends and close companions. Intimacy is also a key source of good juju for you right now. Sex magic, sexual healing, and deep experiences are up for grabs. Lucky you!
VIRGO - You will be going on a heart journey. Old relationship patterns will be closed out and replaced with healthy and nurturing new ones. This eclipse and retrograde season your family and career axis is emphasized, as well as your 7th house of partnerships. A brand new season and set of experiences is coming, so do what you can to truly release any shame or guilt you have around your past experiences.
LIBRA - Your spiritual journey is up for review and revision. Part is what is coming up for you is about who you surround yourself with. Your presence is very often the brightest spot in the room. This will attract both good and bad energy from other people. Work on identifying who around you makes you feel good and who seems to only pull energy from you. Let the latter go. Even if it means you feel alone for a while...it won’t be for very long.
SCORPIO - Your eclipse and retrograde season will be a “flip the script” kind of experience. Where you have felt rejected, you will feel liberated. Where you have felt afraid, you will feel courageous. There’s a pretty significant metamorphosis happening for you in the next several weeks and months. At times that will feel dark, but of all the zodiac, you are the least worried about darkness. Keep your faith, because this is going to create a beautiful new reality for you.
SAGITTARIUS - You may feel confused about some decisions and some of your closest relationships. Some people will expect you to be the person you used to be, and you are not obligated to appease them or make decisions based on the past. You get to do this on your own terms, even if it is with your family and partner. Just bear in mind that your brutal honesty can feel very harsh to some, so handle your important relationships with kindness.
CAPRICORN - The truth can set you free, but it can also piss you and other people off. Truth and honest communication, particularly at work, and with your deeper self, are highlighted in the coming eclipse and retrogrades. The eclipse next week falls in your 12th house, so some old wounding and karmic stuff may show up for healing. Where you run into resistance with either yourself or others, examine the situation and see if there is some denial at play. And don’t be so hard on yourself.
AQUARIUS - Like your neighbor, Capricorn, you need to ease up on yourself. You can be very unforgiving of others, as well as yourself. Forgive and release as awareness comes up. Old friends and lovers are likely during this retrograde and eclipse season. Follow your intuition when it comes to allowing people back in. Tune in to your heart and do what feels supportive of YOU. Sometimes, other people can carry their own damn water!
PISCES - Forgiveness is also up for you (like Aquarius), and it is likely from a family or career source. If someone has wrongly held something against you, it is OK to let it go and forgive. Don’t force it, though. Some guilt and insecurity that you’ve carried around for a long, long time has actually influenced how you have defined yourself, and you get to rewrite that now!
- Sun trine Pluto - deep experiences and influence
- Venus conjunct North Node - alignment and a strong intuitive pull toward destined experiences
May 18
- Pallas square Juno - relationship challenges involving ambition
- Venus sextile Chiron - wounds around self worth can be triggered and healed
- Chiron sextile North Node - learning and moving towards your destiny, particularly around healing
- Venus trine Saturn - relationships can become more serious or committed
- Mercury opposite Juno - challenges in communications within relationships
- Sun enters Gemini - social, curious, flirty, fun
- Mercury square Pallas - disruptions and a need to clarify your vision
- Sun square Jupiter - arrogance is possible, practice moderation and respect
- Mercury square Neptune - distorted thinking can lead to misunderstandings
- Saturn Retrograde - reflection and realizations about our responsibilities and failures; renewed commitment to causes or behavior possible; be aware of guilt
- Venus opposite Juno - imbalances in relationships; values around money can cause disagreements
Heads up: The Full Moon on 5/26 is also an Eclipse. So we will definitely talk about that next week and probably on my show this week.
P.S. I want to say Thanks for all the positive feedback on Scopes recently. As a creative, it is sometimes hard to know if my work is hitting home with anyone. When you are an accountant or a mechanic or a teacher, you get lots of feedback about whether your work is effective. But as a person who is creating something out of thin air and intuition, like art, people don’t usually share their thoughts and feelings about it. I’ve gotten quite a few messages lately that BitchScopes were really nailing it, and it makes me very happy!
ARIES - Your relationship and communication with the Divine, God, Goddess, Higher Power (whatever you call it) is emphasized now. As we move into eclipse and retrograde season, you may notice some old stuff coming up for re-examination. Don’t be afraid to question what you believe and why. God can handle it. Ultimately your spiritual relationships should empower and energize you, as well as make you feel secure and safe. Don’t be afraid to change your mind.
TAURUS - You are being encouraged and nudged to say yes to new opportunities, ideas, and connections. This coming eclipse and retrograde season has the potential to inspire great visions and connections for you, particularly as regards making and borrowing money, and possibly edging out your competition. While your practical nature usually wins out, it is OK to take a calculated risk in the coming weeks.
GEMINI - You may feel discouraged about the direction of your career. Maybe someone you trusted didn’t come through for you, or maybe you feel outright betrayed. This coming eclipse and retrograde season, your business partnerships have the potential to be re-defined and improved. You are poised to have a pretty big realization about your role in the professional realm. Have faith that the right people and opportunities will show up for you at the perfect time.
CANCER - You have to be your own Hero. That may be good news, or it may be unsettling news. But there’s a chance that the people you hoped would come through for you will opt for another direction. They may even hurt your feelings in the process. You have a thousand reasons to believe in your abilities and to be proud of yourself. You will achieve your goals despite the obstacles.
LEO - You are being invited to have more fun with your tribe, particularly if your tribe has anything to do with mysticism and magic. You can find creative inspiration from your friends and close companions. Intimacy is also a key source of good juju for you right now. Sex magic, sexual healing, and deep experiences are up for grabs. Lucky you!
VIRGO - You will be going on a heart journey. Old relationship patterns will be closed out and replaced with healthy and nurturing new ones. This eclipse and retrograde season your family and career axis is emphasized, as well as your 7th house of partnerships. A brand new season and set of experiences is coming, so do what you can to truly release any shame or guilt you have around your past experiences.
LIBRA - Your spiritual journey is up for review and revision. Part is what is coming up for you is about who you surround yourself with. Your presence is very often the brightest spot in the room. This will attract both good and bad energy from other people. Work on identifying who around you makes you feel good and who seems to only pull energy from you. Let the latter go. Even if it means you feel alone for a while...it won’t be for very long.
SCORPIO - Your eclipse and retrograde season will be a “flip the script” kind of experience. Where you have felt rejected, you will feel liberated. Where you have felt afraid, you will feel courageous. There’s a pretty significant metamorphosis happening for you in the next several weeks and months. At times that will feel dark, but of all the zodiac, you are the least worried about darkness. Keep your faith, because this is going to create a beautiful new reality for you.
SAGITTARIUS - You may feel confused about some decisions and some of your closest relationships. Some people will expect you to be the person you used to be, and you are not obligated to appease them or make decisions based on the past. You get to do this on your own terms, even if it is with your family and partner. Just bear in mind that your brutal honesty can feel very harsh to some, so handle your important relationships with kindness.
CAPRICORN - The truth can set you free, but it can also piss you and other people off. Truth and honest communication, particularly at work, and with your deeper self, are highlighted in the coming eclipse and retrogrades. The eclipse next week falls in your 12th house, so some old wounding and karmic stuff may show up for healing. Where you run into resistance with either yourself or others, examine the situation and see if there is some denial at play. And don’t be so hard on yourself.
AQUARIUS - Like your neighbor, Capricorn, you need to ease up on yourself. You can be very unforgiving of others, as well as yourself. Forgive and release as awareness comes up. Old friends and lovers are likely during this retrograde and eclipse season. Follow your intuition when it comes to allowing people back in. Tune in to your heart and do what feels supportive of YOU. Sometimes, other people can carry their own damn water!
PISCES - Forgiveness is also up for you (like Aquarius), and it is likely from a family or career source. If someone has wrongly held something against you, it is OK to let it go and forgive. Don’t force it, though. Some guilt and insecurity that you’ve carried around for a long, long time has actually influenced how you have defined yourself, and you get to rewrite that now!