BitchScopes for Jan 30-Feb 6, 2023 - Full Moon in Leo!

Hello Glittery Bitches (aka “Glitches”? Ok sure) Hey Glitches! I’m back. I took last week off to celebrate my 50th birthday, and it was great. But here we are, creeping into February already!

We start this week off with a no pants day. if you’re new here, that means a day with no major transits. But look, every natal chart is going to have activity that is different and more personal than planet to planet transits, and pants suck no matter what so bitch, you go pantsless whenever you want!

I noticed something on Tuesday and Saturday - There are a bunch of transits at 11° and 29°. If you’re a numerology nerd, you can make of that whatever you wish. In astrology 29° is called the “anaretic” and it is an indication of urgency and restlessness. When you see 29° in a natal chart it is particularly interesting as it pertains to the person’s personality and the way they operate in the world. When I see it in the transits, I definitely take note. When one of the slower planets hits 29°, they will often sit there for days or weeks and that kind of slow burn can definitely make you feel some kinda way!

Pluto has been dancing around the 29th degree for several months. Watch what happens in the world, particularly the United States, which is having a Pluto return, between February 11th and March 23rd. That is when Pluto will be in 29° of Capricorn and he pops into Aquarius on March 23rd. When Mars did this in 2021, he danced around the last degree for a long time, retrograded, danced around it again, and when he finally popped into the 0° of the next sign, the insurrection happened. Pluto is the planet of transformation, which can be painful and ugly (see: United States since 2016).

So anyway back to this week - there are several transits Tuesday at 11° and 29°, and again on Saturday, there are a few more 11° transits. There is no specific meaning for 11°, astrologically speaking, that I’m aware of. But 11 is a master number in numerology, the number of manifesting and making things happen. Aquarius is the 11th sign and Aquarius is about dreams, goals, humanity, and the future.

Tuesday - Sun Quincunx Pallas is about being a reluctant leader, or feeling like reaching your vision is particularly challenging. The Sun square Chiron is about insecurity related to our wounds; trying to bypass our wounds to achieve things rather than going through them and doing the hard healing.

Then, still on Tuesday -  we have Venus making some 29° transits to Lilith and Chaos. This is some straight up rebellion, anger, passion and boundary pushing. You will not back down, and you should be aware that this kind of stubbornness can be detrimental at this time. You are at peak potential for a breakthrough, so find where you feel the weakest and realize that’s also where you are the strongest. I would suggest some manifesting exercises on this day to push through all of this powerful and deep energy.

Saturday we have Venus, Pallas, Mars and Juno all dancing with each other at 11°. This is all great relationship manifesting energy. If you’re doing work on attracting a partner, or anything regarding your personal relationships, this is a good day to do it!

The Sun squares Uranus this week - that’s a pretty classic “expect the unexpected” kind of energy. Be flexible and stay light on your metaphorical feet. Measure the potential cost of any rebellion you start.

 

 The big deal this week is the Leo Full Moon,  and it is bold AF, and leading from the heart! Uranus influences this moon, so changes can be sudden. Full moons usually illuminate things that we didn’t see before, and when you add Uranus, it can spark forward movement very quickly. Leo wants us to claim more joy in our lives and feel pride in who we are and where we are. Lift your chin up. Sit or stand up straight. Look in that mirror and go “damn I’m fucking beautiful” “Holy shit I’m fucking amazing” I mean you can certainly leave out the F-bomb if it isn’t your thing but it feels real good to have that kind of energy behind an affirmation.

Full moons are also great for releasing things. Consider releasing the ways you keep yourself small or deny yourself joy.

So the individual horoscopes will focus on where this full moon hits your charts and how you can utilize it to step into your future and more of your authentic self. Cheers to that!

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ARIES - Naturally, Leo falls in your 5th house where he’s right at home being the center of attention and romancing the passers-by. With a full moon here (and influenced by Uranus) you might become aware of something good that you’re missing, or get hit with a case of FOMO (fear of missing out). If you have been keeping your true desires locked up, they might pop out now. You might get unexpected news (or feelings) from a child or a romantic partner. You might have an unexpected romantic experience, or complete some creative project that you’ve been working on. This is definitely a call to action for you to embrace more joy.


TAURUS - This full moon shines a light on your 4th house of home and family. Not gonna lie, there could be a bit of drama with a family member with this moon. A move or home change might feel completed during this time. The need for security and the needs of family might become more of a focus for you. This is a good time to release any family ties that are unhealthy or broken, to surrender any unhealthy family patterns for healing, to let go of feelings of guilt around being happy (that last bit could hit deep. You’d be shocked at how much we collectively feel we do not deserve joy and how much we project it on to others!) Maybe you’ll get a wild hair to paint your room…follow that urge.


GEMINI - This moon hits your 3rd house of communication. With a Leo moon, this could be dramatic. Secrets can come out. Gossip might be rampant. News can be jarring, especially with Uranus in the mix. There could be neighborhood “tea”, or some change in your local environment. A sibling might surprise you with some kind of news. And don’t overlook social media and the internet as a major potential source of drama. It might be a good idea to change your important passwords.


CANCER - This moon shines a light into your bank account and your budget. You might intentionally be assessing your budget this time of year anyway. You also might go ahead with a purchase you’ve been planning and saving for around this time. Or you might complete a payment plan of some sort. A good focus for releasing under this moon would be any guilt you feel about money, and maybe an intention to release/complete debt or family patterns around debt. If you have any extra money, Leo would love for you to do something fun!


LEO - Well Happy Full Moon to you. Meow! Obviously this full moon lights up your first house and puts you in the spotlight where you’re perfectly happy to be. You can have sudden insights about yourself during this time, and your path may suddenly feel more illuminated. Because Uranus is involved, it is hard to predict anything other than, it will be unexpected. You can start to see progress on any goals you are working on. For you, a great releasing ceremony would be a small fire where you can release anything that you feel is holding you back, and mostly that is going to be yourself. What habits and beliefs do you have that keep you small? Let that shit go!


VIRGO - This full moon hits your 12th house, which is pretty shadowy most of the time. Secrets can definitely come out with this placement. Dreams can be informative and vivid during this time. It is a great time for therapy, as the 12th house rules memories and the unconscious mind, as well as Karmic patterns. Fears you have worked on or pushed down might pop up to say hello as well. If you do any kind of releasing ceremony, it might be good to release family patterns, karmic debt, family trauma, as well as ways that isolate you from your true self and others. So yeah, light and fluffy as a marshmallow babe!


LIBRA - This full moon lights up your 11th house, which could bring you all kinds of good stuff - the realization of goals, the fruition of your hard work, the audience you’ve been needing. New opportunities can show up as a result of this moon so pay attention to the next couple of weeks. There could be some drama among your friend groups or associates, and there may be some shifts or falling out in this way. Truths will come out so if a friend is being shady, you’re likely to find out about it now.


SCORPIO - This moon in your 10th house of career and public image might put you in the spotlight, make you popular or acknowledge your work, and on the flip side, a job or connection could end. It would be unexpected, and the end of a job is not going to happen to every Scorpio. If it does, try to bear in mind that something better is coming. These path adjustments are sometimes difficult. You may also have your own realization about your career path and set out to make the changes yourself.


SAGITTARIUS - This full moon lands in your “hometown” 9th house of experiences and adventures. This lunation can be really good for you in terms of helping you find your next right step forward because you can be a bit waffle-y about committing to the next step. You might suddenly find some insight about a goal or a belief that you hold. This moon can help you get into alignment with your long term goals and give you the inspiration you need to move toward them.


CAPRICORN - This moon shines a light into your 8th house closet of other people’s stuff and things you might be trying to avoid. Debt and taxes are ruled by the 8th house, so you might suddenly find the motivation to get those things handled, or you might get your cage rattled from the bank. On the psychological side of things, you might be assessing the give and take of your current partnership, or some aspect of your intimate life. Other people’s secrets that affect us can come out around this time too. Projects you have with other people can be completed or gain momentum now. And finally…this is a Leo full moon and the Leo 5th house rules offspring; The 8th house rules sex, so…if you’re not trying to be pregnant, be real careful!


AQUARIUS - This full moon lands in your 7th house of partnerships. Leo is pretty romantic, so depending on your personal chart, things can be taken to the next level in a love relationship. Leo rules creativity as well, so business partnerships that lean into the creative side of things can also get a big boost. You might be assessing your contractual agreements, both business and personal, at this time, and full moons tend to bring truth into the open. So if something has been hidden from you, it’s likely to be caught out now and you’ll have what you need to move forward.


PISCES - This moon hits your 6th house of health and routine. Leo is very creative, so you may need to add some fun, joy, and play into your every day routine. That could be something simple like a hype song you listen to on the way to work, or it could be working on your writing or painting skills on a regular basis. If you work in theater or entertainment,this moon is going to be really hot and fantastic for you. Opportunities can show up. You might also become aware of a new health issue. Make sure you act on whatever information you receive.

PLANETS THIS WEEK

SUN - Aquarius
MERCURY - Capricorn 
VENUS - Aquarius
MARS - Gemini 
JUPITER - Aries
SATURN - Aquarius
URANUS - Taurus 
NEPTUNE - Pisces 
PLUTO - Capricorn
CHIRON - Aries 
CHARIKLO - Aquarius
CHAOS - Gemini (Rx)
N. NODE - Taurus
CERES - Libra
PALLAS - Cancer
JUNO -  Aries
VESTA - Pisces
LILITH - Leo
ERIS - Aries 
SIRIUS- Cancer (fixed)


TRANSITS THIS WEEK

Monday 30 January 

no pants! 

Tuesday 31 January 

Juno sextile Chariklo
Sun quincunx Pallas @11°
Venus opposite Lilith @29°
Sun square Chiron @11°
Venus quincunx Chaos @29°

Wednesday 1 February 

Venus quincunx Ceres
Sun sextile Chiron

Thursday 2 February 

Venus sextile North Node

Friday 3 February 

Sun square Uranus

Saturday 4 February 

Pallas square Juno @11°
Venus trine Pallas @11°
Mars sextile Juno @11°
Venus square Mars @11°

Sunday 5 February 

Pluto sextile Vesta
Jupiter opposite Ceres
Vesta square Chaos @29°
Full Moon 16° Leo 12:53 pm PST

Monday 6 February 

Mercury sextile Neptune
Mercury square Eris

Bitch on Break - just the highlights

Here’s this weeks major transits (according to moI). BitchScopes will be back next week in all their glory 😉🖤 

Here we are in Aquarius season, and it’s not a typical one.  We entered Aquarius on Friday, Saturday we had a new moon in Aquarius at 1°, and Monday Aquarius’ ruler Uranus goes direct. 

There’s a wave of fresh energy coming and ushering in a new era (the Age of Aquarius) one tiny step at a time.

Enter the Season of Spock with a loaded week - BitchScopes for January 16-23

Hey Bitches! Its birthday week in the Blanket Fort! I’m turning 50! What else could you possibly need to know? Nothing! 
Ok great, that's it.  Have a good week!

Heehee. Naw, I jest. That's far from "it".  This really is a packed week full of significant transits. Sometimes I have to sit with the transits for a minute to intuit what the overarching theme is. This week it's pretty clear: progress!  We have planets going direct, a perfect new moon, and lots of big themes. 

We start the week with Mars (now Direct! yay!) quincunxing Mercury Rx. This is burning the candle at both ends and spinning our wheels. We may be so hungry for progress that we overdo it. This transit happens twice this week. Progress will come. Let’s keep our shit together.

on Wednesday, Mercury goes direct at 8° of Capricorn. (Mars went direct at 8° of Gemini). Full speed ahead will happen, so there’s no need to push it. Let Mischievous Mercury do his thing. Don’t push.

The Sun conjuncts Pluto, which can be a power struggle or very personally empowering transit. Focus on yourself and use your energy where it is most needed. Notice where others have power and use it to your benefit. This can be a watch your own ego and watch your back kind of day. Pay attention the day before and after this transit.

The Sun enters Aquarius this week, and we shift out of nose-to-the-grindstone Capricorn into one of the think-y-est of the signs, ruled by Uranus. Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury, and some would say “the higher self”. Uranus is visionary, humanitarian, logical, technological, and well, nerdy.

Uranus stations direct this week. It will take Uranus some time before it reaches full speed, and full speed for Uranus is very slow. But starting in February, all the things Uranus has learned about humanity during his retrograde are going to spark broad changes in society.

Last but certainly not least, there is a New Moon in Aquarius on Saturday this week. This is the first new moon of 2023, and it is at 1°, yet another indication of fresh starts. Just as you will find no two Aquarians alike, you will find no two astrologers who agree on exactly what an Aquarius moon is. But because the moon symbolizes our emotional needs, and Aquarius is logical and aloof and distracted by shiny ideas, it has a tendency to not pay that much attention to emotional needs. I stand by my original comparison of Aquarius energy to Spock from Star Trek - the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few (or the one), and logic is paramount. Feelings in the present moment sometimes get ignored while Aquarius has their eye on the ideals and possibilities of the future.

So of course new moons are widely utilized for personal manifesting. And you can absolutely do that. Some might suggest that you should manifest larger goals and dreams with this Aquarius energy, but I’m not so sure. I think you should use it however it feels best to you. Certainly this new moon does carry the energy of hope, liberation, progress, and freedom. But Uranus is gonna do what Uranus is gonna do that aligns with our higher purposes and our collective higher self (Hello Borg much), and he is not going to take a poll. Instead of specific intentions, maybe be the observer this week and see what is unfolding, then push that energy forward with your positive intentions behind it. Perhaps spend a little time this week visualizing what you would like society to look like in the next 6-12 months, what you would like to see happen within our country. Our collective thought energy can move the needle. And then spend some time with your individual desires, dreams and goals. Pay special attention to themes of individuality and freedom, charity and humanitarianism, technology and science.

Honorable mentions this week go to Venus, Chariklo and Chaos. Venus makes a lonely aspect to Saturn, while Chariklo is standing by as the compassionate Medicine Woman for our collective and individual wounds and healing, and Chaos is quincunx the Sun at 29°. That Chaos aspect is subtle, but that’s potentially a triple whammy of holy shit: Chaos, the quincunx energy itself, and the 29th degree. Chaos is also an important word for Uranus and Aquarius, who often make a big mess as they put things back together in a genius and innovative way.

Live Long and Prosper.


ARIES - There is good flow between your dreams, your personal power, and your mental processes this week. Where your thoughts spend the most time is where you will do well to place your effort. The Aquarius new moon is with Venus, Saturn, and Chariklo in your 11th house of dreams and those who help you achieve them. If there are friendships that need to be healed via the work of apology and ownership, that would be a good focus for your new moon activities. Your house of earned income should see a good boost over the next several weeks with Uranus going direct and Mercury forming an easy trine to your North Node in that 2nd house. I would advise you to be careful with written and spoken words this week while Mercury is stationing direct and Chaos is fiddling around in your 3rd house.



TAURUS - You have what it takes now to empower your career from your life and educational experience. Even if you have minimal of either, you are going to start seeing things come together for you around makin’ a (better) paycheck. Like any of us, you aren’t done learning yet, so take education and training seriously and continue to improve upon your skills. This year you will start to see your individual path more clearly and things will start to make sense, so keep the faith. Use the new moon to set intentions for what you would like your public life/career to look like, both now and in the long term.



GEMINI - You could feel a little “exposed” right now. That may mean financially, or publicly, or like you just need some time alone. Follow your gut. There is a lot of energy focused in your 1st house of self at the moment, so whatever you are going through is making you more of what you are and want to be in the world. If your life doesn’t have the sense of security you would like right now, that’s OK. This year there are kinks working out and next year you’ll start to see bigger dividends, perhaps literally. With Pluto in your 8th house, you can start to have a kind of power over “other people’s money” that you haven’t before. That might mean borrowing power, stock dividends, better tax returns, etc. This new moon falls in your 9th house of faith (among other things), so use prayer, faith and hope to heal the parts of your life that feel vulnerable now.



CANCER - Your private life is emphasized right now over your public life. So if you are feeling like taking a break, hiding away with your loved ones, or just keeping your head down in general, don’t feel guilty. Yeah, read that again…the part about “don’t feel guilty”. A period of quiet isolation is not only appropriate for you before the Spring arrives, but is healthy. You might feel a little lonely, but that’s what your family is for (whether chosen or born into). This new moon might be awkward. You and the moon are both very feely, and this Aquarius placement can feel cold and harsh to you. You want a hug and you get a crossword puzzle instead. Nonetheless, use this new moon to do some healing to the more intimate areas of your life. This could be counseling, debt management, sexual connection or healing, or the burdens of family if that is something you struggle with.



LEO - Like Cancer, this new moon might feel awkward to you. You are warm and affectionate and this new moon hits your 7th house of relationships where you are open-hearted and generous. You might not feel like your emotional needs are being met at the moment. The best thing you can do with this moon is offer up those areas that feel like they don’t receive enough for healing. Your colleagues and friends will be a source of strength for you as well, so don’t shy away from reaching out. Your career looks like it might get pretty busy over the next several weeks, so be careful not to spread yourself too thin. Ask for help as often as you tell others to ask for help.



VIRGO - Your plate this week is piled high with career, work, education and public life. Don’t fret if its your personal or love life that you would really like to see get a boost, because that will come. But right now it looks like a busy period for you, and you might have to do something you don’t like doing - ask for help. This new moon falls in your 6th house of routine and health, and those are both areas you will really need to watch for over-doing it. You are not omnipotent or any of the other “omni”s…sorry to break it to you. Pace yourself. Ask for help. Use this new moon to heal both your body and your routine, and then be open to what healing looks like!



LIBRA - Well I mean, I hate to be a sap (do I though?), but faith and love are looking like themes for you right now. You’ve got Gemini energy in your 9th house of faith (as well as experience and adventure and connecting with the world), and then you have other big players in your 4th, 5th and 8th houses. Family, love, romance, intimacy…these are all current themes for you. The new moon falls in your 5th house of romance, so you can feel free to focus on your individual romantic needs with this moon and the rest will flow outward from there. If your love life, sex life, or intimate connections need healing, set intentions for those things and let the Universe do its work!



SCORPIO - There’s a heavy focus for you right now on how you connect with others in all different kinds of relationships. Intimacy is particularly highlighted. The new moon falls in your 4th house of family and home. There is likely a bit of a disconnect with your roots at this time in your life. Maybe you’ve intentionally put some distance there, or maybe you are just trying to achieve connection and “they” just aren’t really getting it. Use this new moon to reconnect, but don’t expect it to be natural. As you set your intentions, you might even get distracted or have a hard time finding your feelings. This moon is detached and logical and aloof and that can seem the opposite of what you are wanting. But with Chariklo, Venus and Saturn all in Aquarius, you just gotta trust the process. Perhaps what you need is perspective.



SAGITTARIUS - Relationships that are ready to move up to the next level can start to do that now with more energy in your 7th house. But try not to get distracted from your financial and adult-y responsibilities. Your income can see a boost with Mercury direct in Gemini, and your schedule is likely to get pretty busy with Uranus direct in your 6th house. Organization and good communication (with yourself, even!) is very important now. This new moon in Aquarius falls in a very compatible air sign house - the 3rd. Set intentions around having better work habits, organization, time management, and communication and Aquarius is likely to be happy to deliver it for you!



CAPRICORN - We are always talking about work with you. This week don’t be shocked if your work schedule gets wonky, repetitive, annoying. But you have a lot more power and control over these situations than you realize. Leverage it now and then. They truly need you more than you need them. This new moon falls in your 2nd house of income, so do some visualizations about money! You should be paid fairly for your level of expertise, which is considerable, obviously, because you’re you! Your romantic life might become busier or deeper over the next several weeks.



AQUARIUS - Happy Birthday, weirdo! This new moon falls right in your 1st house of your whacky self. There’s so much available to you on this day, especially if you’re birthday is this week (like mine, yay!). You can offer up aspect of yourself that need healing to Chariklo. It is not unusual to be blue on or around your birthday, and with Venus conjunct Saturn on this new moon, you might feel a pang of loneliness or isolation. Feeling understood is a big deal for you, and on this day, you just might not feel connected to others. It will pass. You do have good support from your family and your partner, and that will actually increase this year.



PISCES - Home sweet Home. Your 4th house is getting a lot of juju right now. Family, siblings, and your physical home are all going to be front of mind this week. Mercury will be going direct in your 11th house of friends and “audience”, so you might feel more social than usual…however, that new moon in hits your 12th house, so feelings of isolation are still possible…that sense of being alone in a crowded room. You might even crave the quiet and solitude of being home alone mid-week. Your spiritual life and journey are the focus of this new moon in Aquarius. Having Chariklo in your 12th house can do a lot to heal the past.

PLANETS THIS WEEK

SUN --> Aquarius
MERCURY - Capricorn (Direct)
VENUS - Aquarius
MARS - Gemini (recently direct)
JUPITER - Aries
SATURN - Aquarius
URANUS - Taurus (Direct)
NEPTUNE - Pisces 
PLUTO - Capricorn
CHIRON - Aries 
CHARIKLO - Aquarius
CHAOS - Gemini (Rx)
N. NODE - Taurus
CERES - Libra
PALLAS - Cancer
JUNO -  Aries
VESTA - Pisces
LILITH - Leo
ERIS - Aries 
SIRIUS- Cancer (fixed)


TRANSITS THIS WEEK

Monday 16 January
Mercury Rx quincunx Mars 

Tuesday 17 January
Mars trine Chariklo

Wednesday 18 January
Mercury Direct 8° Cap 
Sun conjunct Pluto 

Thursday 19 January
Uranus sextile Pallas 
Sun quincunx Chaos @ 29° 

Friday 20 January
Sun enters Aquarius 
Mercury Direct quincunx Mars 

Saturday 21 January
New Moon @ 1° Aquarius
Sun opposite Lilith 
Venus sextile Eris

Sunday 22 January
Mercury trine N Node 
Jupiter conjunct Juno
Venus conjunct Saturn 
Uranus Direct @ 14° Taurus 

Bitches Get Shit Done - BitchScopes for January 9-16, 2023

My vibe about this week is that there’s a lot of energy bubbling up and wanting to be expressed. One of the most important transits this week is Mars stationing direct. So, if there have been things you’ve wanted to get done but have felt blocked or too tired etc, that’s going to shift now and you can get more shit done. 

Mars is usually only in a sign for about 6 weeks, but Mars entered Gemini in August 2022 and won’t leave until March 2023! (and if you read or listened to my 2023 highlights, you know there's some other major stuff happening in March!)  That’s 7 months in a sign! You might have a vague sense of frustration, or that something is happening as Mars stations direct and then starts to gain forward speed. Then there will be a breakthrough of some kind - it might be subtle or obvious - but progress is going to start happening.

 
One caveat to this direct transit of Mars is trying to do too much because you suddenly feel like doing everything. Mercury quincunx Mars next monday might create a temptation to burn the candle at both ends. But if you don’t pace yourself, you could end up spinning your wheels unnecessarily. Make some lists about where you feel stuck and things you’re ready to launch and then make plans. I hate fireworks, but here I go with an analogy - imagine buying the (stupid) $100 package of fireworks and then just lighting the package on fire rather than taking out the individual (stupid) fireworks and lighting (and I guess enjoying) them one at a time.

This week, despite the fact that Mercury is retrograde, there are good communication vibes available to us, particularly in relationships. Partnerships and relationships can also really benefit our feelings of security and support our individual goals and desires.

There’s also some stubbornness and rebelliousness in the air this week, thanks mostly to Eris. Your tendencies and desire to individuate, express, and maybe fight should be monitored this week so that you don’t blow up something that is actually good for you. Healthy individuality is what you are looking for. For most of us, we don’t need to have a rebellious meltdown in order to achieve it. But if you feel trapped in something, that wild energy could come in handy for your own self preservation.

Neptune sextiles the Sun this week, so we may be a little sensitive on Friday. The same individuation struggles I discuss above could also be happening for your friends and partner(s), and you might feel butthurt if they aren’t great at how they approach it. Friday has some another aspect to it that might mitigate some of the sensitivity…

This week we have Friday the 13th which is a Goddess Day. Rather than being unlucky, it is very beneficial for female empowerment. Friday is named for the goddess Frigga (or Freyja) - the Norse/Germanic goddess of marriage and fertility. Her gifts are clairvoyance, cleverness, and prophecy. The number 13 is a feminine number that corresponds to 13 lunar (menstrual) cycles a year. So if you want to empower your feminine side, its a fun day to make up a little ceremony for yourself, and it can be as simple as setting an intention to using your voice or standing up for yourself more, and lighting a candle with that intention.

Over the weekend there’s a number of transits that could make people a bit pissy, so it may not be the best time for a get together or first date with someone you don’t know well. You’re better off playing some Stevie Nix and baking or… conjuring heehee.




ARIES - Depending on how you’ve experienced Mars retrograde, you might start feeling your fire coming back (not that it went away, hello!) with Mars going direct. Communication and publishing projects can fully take off in the very near future, in part because you have been forced to do the boring homework. This week you might just feel like being alone or burying yourself in some work. You might be a bit touchy this weekend, as that Eris energy is in your 1st house. I wouldn’t advise first dates or business meetings if you can avoid it this week. Do solitary activities that make you feel strong and vibrant.


TAURUS - You can begin to see your bank account come back to life now with Mars going direct in your 2nd house. Create a savings plan, even if it is humble. The best use of your energy this week, which might be a bit more internally directed, is dreaming about your long term and loftiest goals. Write down 5-10 things you want to experience, even the “crazy” things that seem unattainable. Take a look at your list and categorize them in order of easiest to hardest. Write down the next step for each of them and then put this list somewhere that you have to look at it every day (the bathroom mirror, taped over your computer screen, etc). Watch this list all year.



GEMINI - You might really start to feel your energy increase (mental or physical) as Mars gains forward speed. This week is all about being with people who make you feel safe and understood. Make a plan for this week to spend time with friends who are like minded, understand you, or have similar passions as you. You will be grateful for a friend or 2 that you can “go off” with, get fired up about something with, or just have a bitchfest with. It will result in laughter, no matter how serious the topic. If work is wearing on your this week, find comfort in your partner or someone that you deeply trust.



CANCER - You might poke your head out of your winter shell this week long enough to get fired up about something at work. Go off! People mistake cancers for pushovers, and frankly, that is a big mistake! So sound off where your voice is needed. After that, hunkering down with someone you love is the best use of your energy this week. You might feel a little extra sensitive about your hopes and dreams, because maybe you feel stuck or stagnant. Give yourself and your career some grace. Talk it out with your business or life partner and you’ll feel better.



LEO - Your social life might start to perk up with Mars going direct. People that you share a goal or dream with will be the people you feel most connected to for a few weeks. Maybe these are the friends you know via volunteer or charity work. You may feel restless this week, like you want to run away to another country for awhile. Go for it if you can. If you can’t, chances are you just need a little fun and adventure in your life, so find it where you can. If your love life seems way off right now, don’t sweat it…your perspective may not be seeing things for what they really are.



VIRGO - All work and no play makes Virgo a dull sign. Haha. Play is not just good for you, but this week it might be the thing you are most drawn to. Your career is going to pick up and be busier over the next several weeks, but you’ll be torn because you will just want to have fun! You might also notice that your work feels more fun over the next week or so. Your sense of individuality and desire for independence might hamper your intimate connections briefly, but it will all settle down, unless you’re with someone who dampens your independent spirit, in which case you might need to rethink things.



LIBRA - Travel plans that you make now will give you something to look forward to over the next few months. Work may feel tedious and get on your nerves, especially this week. Home and family will be your sanctuary, with one caveat…You might feel particularly irritated by your spouse or partner over the weekend. So take the necessary precautions or give yourself the pep talk you need to not set everything on fire. This is just a brief annoyance for most.



SCORPIO - Remember your sex life? It might perk up now with Mars going direct in your 8th house. This week it might still feel off because you might feel extra sensitive. Don’t push forward if life throws a wrench in your gears this week. If you reach an obstacle, rather than using stubborn determination to push through, just sit down. This holds true at work too, where you might feel frustrated by stupidity and ineffectiveness. Try not to burn anything down unless its your metaphorical bedroom.



SAGITTARIUS - Your partnership and family houses are all active this week. You might be ready to move things forward with a relationship as Mars gains forward speed in your 7th house. But Eris is all fired up in your romance house, so one of you might feel left out or unappreciated. Pay attention and head that off at the pass if you can. Otherwise, don’t panic, because its just an energy spike and it will pass. Making money will be an area of focus for a few weeks, so concentrate on that rather than how much your mother is irritating you this week in particular.



CAPRICORN - Happy Birthday, if I haven’t said that yet. Work is likely to get much busier over the next few weeks as Mars is going direct in your 6th house. That will suit you fine because you may need something to distract you from obsessing about something just out of your reach. Some issue about your home, or being at home might be a bee in your bonnet this week, but it will pass. Put your energy into writing and publishing and other things you are really good at.



AQUARIUS - The good news is that your romantic life and sense of fun will be perking up over the next few weeks. The “other” news is that you might find yourself in a bit of a tiff or argument about money with someone this week. Eris is a little lit up in your 3rd house, so you are likely to go off and hand someone their ass. It wouldn’t be the first time, eh? The best use of your time might be getting some proper rest, especially if the holiday break has your hours all screwed up.



PISCES - Friendship will be a soothing balm this week. Your friends get you and understand you and that will go far in making you feel good right now. Your house of money (earned) could feel a little touchy this weekend, but honestly, everything is fine. Use your extra sensitivity to intuit your next right steps forward on whatever you are working on. Your need for independence is strong right now, whether it is independence from your family, from your source of income, or from friends that don’t lift you up. Follow your intuition!




PLANETS THIS WEEK

SUN - Capricorn
MERCURY - Capricorn (Rx)
VENUS -- Aquarius
MARS - Gemini (direct)
JUPITER - Aries
SATURN - Aquarius
URANUS - Taurus (Rx)
NEPTUNE - Pisces 
PLUTO - Capricorn
CHIRON - Aries 
CHARIKLO - Aquarius
CHAOS - Cancer
N. NODE - Taurus
CERES - Libra
PALLAS - Cancer
JUNO - Pisces
VESTA - Pisces
LILITH -- Leo
ERIS - Aries (direct)
SIRIUS- Cancer (fixed)


TRANSITS THIS WEEK

Monday 9 January
Venus trine Mars Rx
Pallas trine Vesta

Tuesday 10 January
Venus square North Node 

Wednesday 11 January
Mercury Rx square Chiron 
Eris stations direct 

Thursday 12 January
Venus sextile Chiron 
Mars stations direct @ 8° Gemini 

Friday 13 January
Juno enters Aries 
Mercury trine North Node 
Sun sextile Neptune 

Saturday 14 January
Saturn sextile Eris 
Venus square Uranus Rx 
Sun square Eris 
Juno trine Lilith 

Sunday 15 January
Venus quincunx Pallas 

Monday 16 January
Mercury quincunx Mars 

Full Moon in Cancer - BitchScopes for January 2-9, 2023!

Happy New Year! New Year is a weird concept to me. I know we have to track time, I mean...I guess. We gotta know how old we are, when to go to work and what time to pick up the kids.  January seems kinda arbitrary. The Zodiacal new year is in March of course, with Aries. That feels more sensible..spring, new life, etc.  So I feel like those religions and traditions make a bit more sense than our weird Gregorian calendar or whatever.  Honestly, I wish we could celebrate a new year in like, July or September. Around July I am just sick to fucking death of whatever is going on in that year and ready for it to end. "End"...which is really just rolling into another month. So I don't really get the whole concept, other than hey cool, I get a new calendar. 

But here we are in 2023. Look at my metallic jumpsuit and instant nail polish and hovercraft vehicle which runs on cat shit. oooooh. Neat! The future is cool!  

Annnnyway, there are very clear messages from the Universe that we need to slow down. This is a great week to recover from travel, family angst, messy houses,  depleted bank accounts, low physical energy, and just the holidays in general. Rest. Recover.  Even if you have to go to work, take it easy if you have the option.   Mars is still retrograde, Mercury is retrograde, and Uranus is retrograde. Uranus is an outer planet that is more of societal vibe, but he's also responsible for progress and technology and brilliant ideas. We might have the ideas now, especially because all that mental energy is internalized, but doing something with the ideas would be an uphill battle. And that's if you could find the motivation while Mars is retrograde.   So, we are invited to slow down and just observe life and make lists and set goals.

We have a cool full moon this week, and you won't hear me say that about many full moons.  I may have to eat my words... we shall see.  This is a Cancer full moon and those are typically pretty emo.  But this one offers more than just wadded up kleenex in your purse from crying on the way to work. This moon is sextile Uranus and is exactly trine Vesta. Uranus' influence here is excitement, new points of view, a broadened way of experiencing things, and breakthroughs in general (probably emotional ones rather than intellectual ones). Vesta is the goddess of devotion to the hearth and the home.  Vesta in modernity can pertain to your higher calling, your work, or what you are most devoted to.  Also in modern times we are likely to have that be more than a single thing.   Cancer is the sign that rules our roots and foundations, our physical home, and our family of origin.  So there's a very clear message here to be present with our feelings about home and family.  Review your traditions and obligations and see what (and who!) does and doesn't work for you now. Times change, people change, families change. Insisting that you have Xmas morning brunch with the extended family may not be important or practical anymore.  More cooking, less gifts, shared work loads, changes to traditions, decisions about who you can tolerate and who you can't, ideas about how to work around difficult areas within the family dynamic...there's no wrong way to examine your thoughts and feelings this week. 

This moon suggests that this is a great opportunity to spend  time with the people who make you feel loved and nurtured. Great conversation is likely.  It's just all very feely around the "hearth".  If you either do not have family, or family that you like, or are just isolated for any reason, you can absolutely pull down the energy of this full moon to feel the nurturing power of the Universe. Spend some time looking at the moon, or meditating on the feelings you have.  Offer up any pain or wounds for clearing.  Ask to have those painful things replaced with something that feels nurturing. Maybe in the next couple weeks you will get some kind of offer that will fill your cup!  Anything is possible. 

Alternately, you are perfectly allowed to lie in bed and cry and eat stale Xmas cookies.  Because that is also a very Cancer thing to do.  Whatever you do with this time, be gentle with yourself.  This is a very sensitive time of year, so if you need to NOT be alone, please reach out.  I know many of you are struggling with relationships and family issues right now, so do whatever you can to protect yourself from too much darkness.  Being gloomy and grumpy is fine.  Being despondent is not.  Know when you need a little help. Asking for help is not weak, its strong! 

Opposite the moon is the Sun in goal oriented and ambitious Capricorn, and that may be more of a focus for some of us. Nurturing your work, your goals, and your close professional relationships are also valuable uses of time. This is not a strong week for blazing through to-do lists and getting shit done. Its a good week to have mental insights and review everything on our desk.  The Sun conjuncts Mercury this week, which is an indication that you might have an a-ha moment.  Look at your projects as far back as 6 months ago and see if they're complete.  They may need to be finished, or scrapped, re-worked, or be completely irrelevant now. 

As for the rest of this week's astrology, it's a fairly uncomplicated week. There are some good transits for social activities (Venus trine Mars in particular). There are a couple that might cause some relationship tension, but nothing huge.   Other than the emotions of a Cancer full moon, it's a mixed bag of nothing real major, and ain't that a fucking thrill in itself? 

Aries

This full moon falls in your 4th house of roots and foundation.  How is your family supporting you or sabotaging you? Look at the family dynamics in your life and see how you might shift things to support your more spiritual work and goals. With this full moon you can reset, release, and realign yourself with your soul purpose, and also around mother issues. Do you have the relationship you want with your mother or with your children? What are the boulders in the middle of the river? Are you judging yourself or your mother too harshly? Is your acceptance equal to or greater than your awareness of any negative influences?  Write down some clear goals from your heart and contemplate what steps will get you there. 

Taurus

With this Cancer full moon hitting your 3rd house, you might see changes in your immediate environment such as house projects completed.  This is also the house of communication and socializing and full moons can illuminate things.  Gossip is prevalent in this placement. So if your friends have any secrets, the tea might be spilled now. You have an opportunity within your social circles to interact differently and likely in a healthier way. If your social circle does not nurture you, or if you find yourself having trouble truly caring about them, it may be time for some gentle clearing out of the old pals. 

Gemini

This full moon illuminates your 2nd house of earned income.  In addition to highlighting and boosting your financial situation, this moon can bring up emotions around how you feel valued (or don't).  Maybe you're not getting as much as you're giving at work (probably true!) Consider some releasing around feelings of obligation and the idea that you have to bust your ass to get ahead or even to stay afloat. Hard work is fine, but overwork is not.  What are the fucked up beliefs you've inherited about working hard? Also, who do you pay first when you get paid? It should always, always be you. Even if that means being late on an obligation. 

Cancer

Well you're sure to feel a bit vulnerable and emo with this full moon beaming into your 1st house of self.  Feelings of insecurity might have you wanting to withdraw, cancel plans, and skip the things you thought you were going to do this month.  It is important that you confide in someone you trust about feeling meh.  Part of the reason you might be feeling scared is that people are noticing you...oh shit. Listen...adjust your perspective.  People are noticing you for all the right reasons.  Take time to release your feelings of insecurity in exchange for confidence.   

Leo

This full moon lands in your 12th house of rest and isolation. Take time this week to be by yourself and calm the noise around you.  Listen to your heart.  Release things that are burdening you to this full moon.  Guilt looms large in the 12th house, and that's always a  good thing to release! Move slowly and be gentle with yourself as you navigate what might be some difficult shadow feelings about money and feeling supported. Let the moon nurture you and remind you that you are cared for!

Virgo

This full moon hits your 11th house and puts the spotlight on your tribe, your audience, your peeps. Cancer is a nurturing energy like your own, so take time to give some love to your friendships and associates.  If you need to do some releasing with this full moon, perhaps consider the friendships that are uneven and unequal.  Where do you give too much and which friends are just takers? It might be time to let them go.  

Libra

You're a hard worker and that will be illuminated by this full moon.  How is your work-life balance? Cancer wants to nurture, so take a moment and BE nurtured.  What can you release along this axis of home and career? The 10th house is ruled by Saturn, so guilt can be a real issue for you.  Are you feeling guilty about not working enough? Stop that and let that shit go! Let things just be enough, because YOU are enough.  What is keeping you from feeling your most confident in life and at work? Let that shit go too! 

Scorpio

With the full moon falling in your 9th house, you might be taking stock of your long term goals and feeling some kinda way about those goals, whether you've met them, or if you even want to.  Let go of any aspirations that you have that aren't from your heart and don't align with your soul.  Those are someone else's and you can release them now.  Also, what might be standing in the way of you having more adventure, experience and travel and education?  Whatever those obstacles are, give them up to the Universe at this time and clear the path forward.  

Sagittarius

You could be feeling pretty snuggly and vulnerable this week because this moon hits your 8th house of intimacy.  Closeness with a partner is the obvious solution.  But there might also be a deep discussion that needs to be had, or some kind of personal healing around intimacy.  How open can you be? If wounds are holding you back from deep connection, allow those to be healed. Sometimes we hang on to pain for various reasons, but there always comes a time when it is right to release it.  This is also a house of secrets, and the full moon may illuminate some.  This is always for your highest good, but if it is too hard to carry, connect with someone you trust and let them support and nurture you during this time. 

Capricorn

The full moon in Cancer lights up your 7th house of partnerships.  So you may feel a deepening or a boost in the light of this moon.  Things you've been working on around your relationships and partnerships can feel completed or fulfilled around now.  This is a good moon to release excess co-dependency.  All relationships are co-dependent to a point, but there is always that line that, when crossed, becomes unhealthy attachment to someone else's moods, behaviors, and other shit.  Be clear about your own energy and send love to the areas of relating that may need some vitamins. 

Aquarius

This moon hits your 6th house, so you might gain some (unexpected) awareness around a health issue or how you care for yourself.  Especially because this is a Cancer full moon, self care is the end all right now.  Release any feelings you have around poor health, feeling your body has failed you, or things like adrenal fatigue from overworking and stress.  Set yourself up for good mental health by including self care in your daily routine. Release any stubbornness (what? You?!) around avoiding things like doctors and appointments you know you should take care of! 

Pisces

This Cancer full moon is set up to beam nurturing goodness into your 5th house of romance and creativity.  Lead with your heart this week. Include play in your routine.  Be open to warm fuzzies. Even if you are not in a relationship, this full moon could help you remember to be dreamy and hopeful. And as the trite cliche saying goes - love yourself first.  That doesn't mean you need to be perfect about it, but try to imagine how you would want your lover to treat you and do some of those things for your self!  Release any jaded or wounded viewpoints you might have accumulated due to dating frustration and the like.  

PLANETS THIS WEEK

SUN - Capricorn
MERCURY - Capricorn (Rx)
VENUS --> Aquarius
MARS - Gemini (Rx)
JUPITER - Aries
SATURN - Aquarius
URANUS - Taurus (Rx)
NEPTUNE - Pisces 
PLUTO - Capricorn
CHIRON - Aries 
CHARIKLO - Aquarius
CHAOS - Cancer
N. NODE - Taurus
CERES - Libra
PALLAS - Cancer
JUNO - Pisces
VESTA - Pisces
LILITH --> Leo
ERIS - Aries (Rx)
SIRIUS- Cancer (fixed)


TRANSITS THIS WEEK

Monday 2 January 

Sun trine N Node                      
Venus opposite Lilith              
Sun square Chiron                    
Venus quincunx Chaos             
Venus enters Aquarius             


Tuesday 3 January 

Uranus sextile Vesta                   
Occultation of Mars by the Moon    


Wednesday 4 January 

Venus sextile Jupiter           

Thursday 5 January 

Sun trine Uranus                   
Mercury opposite Pallas            


Friday 6 January 

Full Moon in 16° Cancer 3:08pm PST     
Venus trine Ceres                                


Saturday 7 January

Sun conjunct Mercury Rx    
Sun sextile Vesta                    

Sunday 8 January

Mercury Rx trine Uranus Rx            
Lilith enters Leo                            
Pluto sextile Juno                            
Sun opposite Pallas                        
Venus conjunct Chariklo                


Monday 9 January

Venus trine Mars Rx