Hey Bitches and Bitchsters! I’m back! Pretty sure. Mostly. Feeling better overall so I’m gonna go ahead and claim I’m back to full and vibrant and badass health. Sure!
So there’s 3 things I’m focusing on for this week’s scopes: Jupiter entering Aries, Mercury retrograde in Gemini, and a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio. Whoa! That’s quite a week! Maybe I should get back in bed? Nay, I shall persevere!
And so shall you. I am calling this week "Big Dick Energy" with the double entendre dangling there intentionally. It will give us a boost of confidence in some cases, and it other cases, it may be a big, jerky asshole, aka, a dick. It is likely a combination of both. But remember, BDE is a quiet confidence, not an obnoxious arrogance. Deep rooted self esteem is the goal. If you have it, you can lean into that BDE, if you don't, it is the Universe's goal for you. This is a lot of energy for one week, so it will be interesting.
Mercury Retrograde begins on May 10th in one of the signs it rules, Gemini. Communication issues and the typical hijinx of Mercury retrograde around that issue, will be strong. This might also be a nervous transit, since Mercury/Gemini rule the nervous system. Skin and face are also ruled by Mercury, FYI. Mental health is also going to be an important focus. And of course, arguments. With issues like Ukraine, abortion rights, and domestic abuse in the news, there’s plenty to fight about. So be conscious of how you interact with people. When Mercury retrogrades into Taurus, the mood will change to a more frustrated one, but we will talk about that later.
Jupiter has been in Pisces for about a year, during which time we have learned about connection and disconnection, how disease spreads, how religion spreads, and how to be overindulgent in every way. The move into Aries on Tuesday May 10th shifts the focus back to the self, the individual, and reconnecting with the physical. We are likely to feel more motivated and inspired during this time.
The Scorpio full moon lunar eclipse is something to really be aware of. It happens late Sunday the 15th into the wee hours of the morning the 16th. Scorpio is a deep diver, a detective, and a discoverer of truth. Full moons tend to illuminate what was previously hidden or unseen, so secrets could definitely be revealed, truths uncovered, skeletons uncloseted. In a lunar eclipse, the masculine overshadows the feminine, making logic a priority over feelings, and in the case of Scorpio, this would be for the purpose of transforming you or a situation involving you (for your highest good, whether you can see that in the present or not). This is a more aggressive, assertive energy. Full moons ask us to release what is no longer good for us or working for us. If you have a relationship or a job (or a secret) that is not healthy, you can choose to leave it, or the Universe will sometimes help that along. I like to think of it as exfoliating dead skin. But unlike dead skin, we tend to be pretty attached to things in our lives, so it can be a bit more jarring to have the full moon doing it for us and it may feel more like a traumatic debridement than an exfoliating spa treatment. If you’ve been doing your spiritual work, it will be far less upsetting.
So these BitchScopes are going to tell you where these energies affect your sign. I would read for both your Rising and Sun sign. (That is always the case but I forget to state it.)
ARIES - Firstly, Aries, having Jupiter in your sign is going to be fabulous and a big boon to any new projects you start, and could mark the beginning of a “new you”. Mercury will begin his retrograde in your 3rd house of communication, so you could have some technical snafus that you didn’t anticipate…Like, you backed up your hard drive, but your garage door stops working. In a couple weeks, it will back into your 2nd house of income so balance your checkbook now, and start asking yourself “what is the value of X” (not in an algebraic way, ew. In X = “this situation”). The Full Moon in Scorpio might clear the path for you to find a deeper connection and partnership. All things intimate and shared are highlighted for you with this moon.
TAURUS - Jupiter in Aries will transit your 12th house, offering you a well deserved rest. You may also feel a stirring curiosity about spiritual and mystical things. Mercury will retrograde in your 2nd house of income and values. You may find your stocks dip in value (it's temporary!), or that there’s a banking snafu. Examine what you value and how you value it (including yourself). Later, Mercury will back into your 1st house of self, asking you to take a beat and reacquaint yourself with your self. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 7th house of contracted partnerships. You may feel it is time to renegotiate some terms of the agreement.
GEMINI - Jupiter in Aries will transit your 11th house, highlighting your friends and aspirations for the future. You are likely to somehow expand your circle and your tribe during this time. Mercury will retrograde in your 1st house of self. How you present and express yourself to the world may undergo a shift. Sometimes these adjustments are necessary so we are always authentic as we grow and change. Later, Mercury will back into your 12th house where you can take a nap, meditate, or just be alone. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 6th house of work and routine, and oh yeah…health! (ha if you know me, you know this pertains to me oh so much!) You cannot ignore symptoms of distress anymore, whether it is distress in your work environment, distress you cause yourself by being unorganized, or distress in your body. Take care of YOU.
CANCER - Jupiter in Aries will transit your 10th house, suggesting you’re about to move up in the world! Your public facing self is about to expand, get a promotion, or just be more “seen”. Mercury will retrograde in your 12th house of rest, psychology, and spirituality. You may feel a little blue during this time. In a couple weeks, Mercury will back into your 11th house of friends, and you may reconnect with an old friend, or have a misunderstanding with a current friend. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 5th house of play, lucky you! Passion rules in this transit, so make the most of it. That includes creativity, so…Idanno, maybe cover your naked body in paint and roll around on a big piece of paper. (heehee)
LEO - Meow. Jupiter in Aries will transit your 9th house, so make sure your luggage is ready. New Adventures, experiences and travel are very likely over the next year. Mercury will retrograde in your 11th house, then your 10th. Old friends may reappear (for better or worse). Finish your jobs and tie up loose ends at work. This is a good time to update your resume and your professional platforms. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 4th house of home and family. Some sort of domestic issue could escalate and resolve, or there may be a change of who you live with over the next few months.
VIRGO - Jupiter in Aries will transit your 8th house, ramping up intimacy, sexuality, and personal transformations. “Unearned” money (winnings, inheritance, tax returns, loans) are also key for this period. Mercury will retrograde in your 10th house career and public image, and then move into the 9th. Changes in your “job” may occur, as well as changes in your beliefs and philosophies. Maybe your current job doesn’t jive with your soul anymore, or maybe it never did. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 3rd house of communication. You may be making strong statements on social media, or having a “come to Jesus” meeting with someone.
LIBRA - Jupiter in Aries will transit your 7th house, so your contracted partnerships are in for a boost. That means your marriage partner as well as your business partners. Mercury retrograde will start in your 9th house of adventure and experience and finish in your 8th house of “other people’s stuff”. You’ll be thinking about the future and making plans for your shared resources. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 2nd house of income and value. The moon will illuminate something about your money, how you spend, what you value, etc.
SCORPIO - Scorpio, Jupiter in Aries will transit your 6th house, of work, habits and health. Things will be improving in these areas. Mercury will retrograde in your 8th house of sex and money. Take a look at your life insurance plans and needs. Talk to your partner about your sexual needs. Secrets may come out during this time. In a couple weeks, Mercury will back into your 7th house contracts, so you may want to examine the “terms” of your agreements. This includes your spouse, and your work partners. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your very own sign and it could mark the beginning of a great new you! Old you things will be swept out of the way to make room for some kind of TADA moment.
SAGITTARIUS - Jupiter in Aries will transit your 5th house, so you can expect an uptick in fun, romance, and creativity! Mercury retrograde will start in your 7th house of marriage and contracts and finish in your 6th house of work, health and habits. You’ll be re-evaluating the terms of your agreements with others, as well as how you care for yourself. A change in lifestyle or health management is likely over the next several months. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your mysterious and confusing 12th house. This is prime territory for secrets being revealed, personal revelations, and skeletons falling out of closets (probably your own). This will spark a healing, one way or another.
CAPRICORN - Cappy, my not so secret favorite, Jupiter in Aries will transit your 4th house. So you will be working on your home, expanding your home or family, or moving. Domestic stability will be increasing. Mercury will retrograde will start in your 6th house of health and habits and finish in your 5th house of fun and creativity. It’s time to reorganize your work space and/or your routine. Doing so will boost your creative energy. While Mercury is in Taurus, you creativity may stall, so don’t decide what is or isn’t working for sure until mid-June. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 11th house of friends. Though that house also rules Aquarian things and technology. So you may have an upgrade in those things, with an eye on how they support your future goals.
AQUARIUS - Jupiter in Aries will transit your 3rd house of communication. If you’re in broadcasting or publishing, or wanting to be published, this could be the year! Mercury will retrograde in your 5th house of fun and creativity, and children and then move into the 4th. So there may be some communication issues with or among your children, or you may be making changes to your home environment. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 10th house of career and public image. This might be the kick off the Jupiter in the 3rd house expansion of your message. Make sure your business ducks are in a row.
PISCES - Jupiter is departing your sign and moving on. So you may feel a little bajiggity for a few days as you adjust. But this is actually going to be great! Jupiter in Aries will transit your 2nd house, expanding your income and your value! Mercury will retrograde in your 4th house of home and family and then move into the 3rd. You might be re-evaluating things you believed about your childhood or family, including siblings (3rd house). As Mercury finishes up, you may have the trickster irritating you with dead batteries and other technical snafus. The Full Moon eclipse occurs in your 9th house of experience. You may have an a-ha moment about how you’ve limited yourself and throw off all that old bullshit. Sudden opportunities for travel or “expansion” may also pop up for you.