Wow! What a week we have ahead of us astrologically...yes, another big deal. I'll just start from the top and try not to dance with too many squirrels... (deep breath)
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Monday & Tuesday - we have access to deep Universal wisdom and we may find some obstacles to our success are temporarily out of our way. Let’s call that a harbinger!
Wednesday is the Solar Eclipse Day! This is the 2nd new moon in Aries in a row - last month we had a new moon at 1° of Aries and this week it is at 29° of Aries. Those are the first and last degrees of the sign, so whatever happened between March 20th and April 20th is bookended these new moons! Aries is about initiating something, starting something, going after it head first. Sometimes Aries burns a little too hot, so beware of burning bridges. AND, this week’s new moon is an eclipse, which while sometimes harsh, can align us with what is needed to move us ahead.
This is being called a ‘hybrid eclipse’ because it will be both total and annular (which is when you can see the ring around the moon). Just as the moon will be in transition, so are we…and that’s an understatement. Every one of you that I’ve talked to has described some sort of transition in your life. I’m in one too. Transition can sound like a gentle movement, but generally speaking they are uncomfortable, and some are downright shitty. Trust the process and have faith that by the end of it, you will be in a better spot. How harsh the transition is often depends on how far off our best path we have drifted. It isn’t your fault, and there isn’t a punishment. But the tow truck might have to drive out farther to get your ass if you went all wild 4-wheeling, and then you’ll have to endure the shitty drive with the tow-truck driver, and you’ll have to pee, and the bill will be crazy high.
(Come on, I know you love my insane analogies haha!) Whereas if you just got a flat or a dead battery, it’s not so bad. That delay exists for some reason…perhaps it is to line you up with the right person/place/thing/job/opportunity at the right time. That’s how eclipses work.
AND THEN…the day after the eclipse, we get a Mercury retrograde in Taurus. Taurus rules security and money, so we are likely to experience some changes in those areas. Don’t assume it will be a “negative” change.
AND, on the same day as Mercury retrograde, I noticed something very interesting…
There is an asteroid named Elatus which I have not discussed before. He is a Centaur…a pal of Chiron’s. Elatus, was a centaur, killed during a battle with Heracles by a poisoned arrow that passed through his arm and continued to wound Chiron in the knee (Chiron died from this!). So in addition to having a meaning relating to “dodging a bullet” (there are a number of political figures, scandals, and smooth talkers with Elatus present in the chart), elatus relate to eloquence, being a good speaker, and passionate expression. My natal chart shows Elatus conjunct Pluto…and if you follow me on Instagram, you might understand the picture this paints. (I don’t hold much back and I’m pretty passionate!) Anyway, the reason Elatus caught my eye today is because it makes some very interesting aspects. I believe my attention is drawn to things for a reason, so of course I willingly dove down the rabbit hole on this Elatus action.
Wednesday the Sun (our Will) at 29° of Aries (action) is opposite Elatus (our ability to move others) at 29° of Libra (harmony). There is tension between keeping the peace and taking action on something. 29° (the critical/anaretic degree) of course makes this feel urgent.
And then on Friday, Chaos is trine Elatus. Chaos is exactly what it sounds like, but can also be a source of creativity and untapped potential. Mercury is the planet of communication, so having Elatus, the passionate speechmaker, in the picture the day Mercury retrogrades is definitely interesting. Furthermore, this trine happens at 29° of Libra and Gemini. Libra and Gemini are both air signs, which indicates a lot of mental energy. 29° makes this feel urgent. This confluence of events feels to me like something that needs to be urgently said. I’ll be watching the news on that day to see if anything noteworthy is shouted from the rooftops. I can’t help but think of the Tennessee three and how the Justins were ousted (by House Republicans) for protesting for gun control with their constituents (and then reinstated by the Nashville city council a few days later.)
All told, there are 4 transits this week that are at 29°, a Mercury retrograde, and a New Moon Solar Eclipse. If this doesn’t scream “WE ARE IN TRANSITION, BITCHES!”, then I don’t know what does!
Allow me to use another analogy to illustrate this (and the people were overjoyed, for they loved her analogies!)
During the birth of a baby, the mother goes through a labor phase called “transition”. Like I said earlier, it’s a deceptively calm sounding word. Transitional labor is the part where the “heehee haha”s stop working and you start rethinking that natural childbirth plan. The baby is moving into launch position and the cervix is opening fully…and what makes all that happen is contractions…big, hard, gnarly contractions.
As a country, the USA is a fucking hot mess. I don’t think that’s a secret or an understatement. We are transitioning from something to something else. Socially and astrologically, we are transitioning from Pluto in Capricorn to Pluto in Aquarius. Personally we are experiencing all of this PLUS whatever personal transits we are having. It is hard to trust the process. It is hard to have faith in anything. But what is the alternative? Doom scrolling, never leaving the house, becoming a curmudgeon who is pasty white, deficient in Vitamin D, and really angry? Eh, I think we can do better. Let’s collectively believe that better things are coming. New realities are forming that are better than this one.
Do I always feel this optimistic? No. And on those days I watch Spongebob and color in my coloring book in my blanket fort, and drink wine. Follow me for more lifestyle tips. Bwahahaha!
Happy Age of Aquarius - are we there yet?
Have a good week, bitches! You know where to find me.
ARIES - Do you feel the burn Aries? I don’t know how you couldn’t with all this new moon activity swirling around your sign. This one, eclipsing your ego at 29° might give you moments of panic or anxiety, and if so, just know that you need to release some physical energy. You, like all of us, are entering into some kind of new era. Mercury retrograde will take place in your 2nd house of earned money. So you might have direct deposit hiccups, tax filing issues (or breakthroughs!), and feelings of insecurity. Elatus at 29° of Libra lies in your 7th house of marriage and contractual agreements, so you might bite your tongue or fail to bite your tongue and say something that feels very pressing or urgent to your partner. Whatever this is, Elatus gives it great eloquence so the message is likely to be deeply felt.
TAURUS - Mercury retrograde in your sign might give you some feelings of insecurity about yourself, your appearance and how you present to the world. This will pass…you’re still hot I promise. Mercury might screw up some plans you have, so stay light on your feet, figuratively speaking. The New Moon will eclipse in your 12th house of secrets, karma and the unconscious mind. If you don’t have a meditation practice of some kind, get one. With this placement in particular, you might not find out what this eclipse is serving for 3 or more months. There’s some interesting stuff happening in your career related houses. I feel like you might be looking to shift, or about to experience a shift, from “job” to something more fulfilling.
GEMINI - The New Moon/Solar Eclipse happens in your 11th house of people you know/friends/associates/audience. Projects you are working on could find their footing in the coming weeks. If you have to pitch a project to someone for funding etc, Elatus at 29° will make you the salesbitch with the Midas touch, although while it is at 29° you might feel a sense of urgency that you’ll need to keep in check. Your ruling planet, Mercury, will retrograde in your 12th house of secrets, karma, and the unconscious. This might make you feel a bit less social for a few weeks. But during that time, you might get lots of intuitive nudges and be able to really push through on those projects. Chaos is at 29° of Gemini this week, so creativity could be really high. If anyone can thrive in chaos, it’s you. And within the chaos is lots of untapped potential that you are particularly well suited to suss out!
CANCER - You are one of the least fucked with signs this week, in my opinion. Mercury retrograde might cause some hiccups with your friends, associates, and colleagues, but you will emerge with stronger connections with the right people. There is more cooperation available for you than other signs. The New Moon/Solar Eclipse will happen in your 10th house of public image/career. New opportunities are likely to show up either in the couple weeks after this moon, or even 3 or 6 months later. It’s likely to be a pleasant surprise. Elatus at 29° of Libra taps into his eloquence in your home sector, which is of course opposite your 10th house. Maybe you feel an urgent need to tell your family about your new job, or someone in your family needs a come-to-Jesus talk. You will have the right words to get it done.
LEO - You might have some career revelations during this Mercury retrograde. Having the North Node and Uranus in your house of public image and career for the last year or so has definitely shaken up the snow globe (that’s mostly Uranus). But clarity should be starting to form in your mind for many of you. This New Moon/Solar Eclipse happens in your 9th house can have an effect on your beliefs. This is almost like an intellectual lightning strike, and you might find yourself seeking to expand your world (travel or study), or expand the world of others (by teaching, for example). Elatus at 29° of Libra sits in your 3rd house of communication. If you have something you need to say, you will be able to do it, and do it with eloquence and passion. Elatus has a very wonky orbit and will bounce around this degree off and on for a while, so you don’t need to sweat the timing. You’ve got this.
VIRGO - Your world view and belief system(s) have undergone some serious shifts over the last year. You have had a very busy 9th house (which rules beliefs and experiences) for a while now with Uranus, and the North Node there. Your ruling planet Mercury will retrograde there as well. In addition to your routine possibly getting wanked, you might find yourself once again introspecting or having a lot of mental energy around beliefs. Are your beliefs truly a reflection of you or are they projections from others? The New Moon/Solar Eclipse will take place in your 8th house, which is also about what we carry for other people, and how we benefit from others’ resources. This is a house of intimacy and shared “water” and having an eclipse here could feel dramatic. Both the 8th house and Taurus are related to financial matters so that might come up for you as well. You’ll be finalizing things now and over the next few months.
LIBRA - Mercury will retrograde in your 8th house of “other people’s resources”. This house covers taxes, debt, loans and inheritances (among other things). So you will likely be going over your budget and how to best utilize your joint resources, manage/consolidate/pay off debt etc. This has been a theme for you for a while since Uranus and the North Node have been hanging out in that house for a year-ish. Then the New Moon/Solar Eclipse takes place in your 7th house of partnerships, so compromise, collaboration and cooperation are the key words. Elatus is in your sign, but at 29° he could feel bajiggity and like you need to say something urgently. I would advise you to be as mindful as possible. Elatus will give you the eloquent touch you need.
SCORPIO - Mercury retrograde will happen in your 7th house of partnerships. This has been an ongoing theme for you due to Uranus and the North Node pulling your attention there. But Uranus can make things confusing. Mercury might actually help clarify some things (and this summer the North Node will change signs and give you some relief) about wha you need to feel truly secure. The New Moon/Solar Eclipse happens in your 6th house of health and habit. New beginnings in the workplace, or in your routine can start as a result of this. Despite these 2 fairly “dramatic” events, the water signs feel the least bajiggity to me, so you may not notice a ton of stuff. I would encourage you to keep a dream journal however, because Elatus is hovering at that 29th degree in your 12th house, and you could have some breakthroughs.
SAGITTARIUS - Your ruling planet, Jupiter, is a bit challenged this week, so your usual golden touch may feel a tad bit tarnished. It isn’t anything you can’t overcome. But if you feel like something is off, that might be it. Or it might be Mercury retrograde…or it might be the eclipse. Take your pick of things to blame this week. Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in your 6th house of health and habit. So your routine is quite likely to take some kind of hit. Some people are unbothered by this, but if you have a lof of Earth in your chart, it might irritate you. The New Moon/Solar Eclipse happens in your 5th house, which could kick off a new period of creativity for you, or have you feeling particularly playful. You could also find yourself in the midst of issues within your friends group, with you likely playing the role of counselor. But all in all things don’t feel super dramatic for Sagittarians overall.
CAPRICORN - Mercury retrograde in Taurus happens in your 5th house. Issues with children might come up - for example you might notice some behaviors that are unusual or less than acceptable (particularly with kids who have strong Taurus). But it might also have you brainstorming or finding ideas and feeling more creative than usual. The Solar Eclipse happens in your 4th house, which has been a running theme for you this year for sure. You might be thinking about ancestors or old family traditions and other things related to the past. New house projects could start, but completions are just as likely with that 29th degree. I would recommend a good house clearing to clear out the old and welcome in the fresh new energy. Open the windows, walk through each room and sage it and state and intention for that room. Ring a bell (I sometimes put a few coins in a soda can and shake it to clear out old “stuff”) or play some fun loud music as you go. Elatus will make sure you are able to say what you need to say at the office, and with the persuasive power you need to get what you want!
AQUARIUS - You are likely to feel pulled in many directions, or have just had a period where that was the case. Alternating between holding space for others and compassion fatigue is likely. You’ll need to guard your energy. Mercury retrogrades in Taurus in your 4th house, inviting you to look deeper into what makes you feel truly secure and at home. This is a great time to get things ready for Spring and Summer - dust off that patio furniture and open up the windows (unless its still snowing where you are, in which case, hold that thought!!) The New Moon/Solar Eclipse happens in your 3rd house of communication. You might find yourself busy socially, or neck deep in a new creative writing project or podcast. Elatus at 29° is in an interesting place - your 9th house. You are lined up to get some beautiful inspiration from him.
PISCES - The next few weeks feel rather “floaty” to me when I look at your chart - there’s a lot of air and water. Mercury in Taurus (one of the only current Earth influences) will retrograde in your 3rd house. This is Mercury’s natural habitat, and the introversion and introspection works for you more than others. You could find a slower pace nice for connecting or reconnecting with people that you have zoomed past recently. The New Moon/Solar Eclipse will be in your 2nd house of income. It’s at 29° of Aries, so you may feel on fire to spend money, do or start something of a financial nature. A sudden new source of income may appear, or you may just be reassessing your value, your rates if you own a business, or going over your budget in general. Elatus at 29° is in your 8th house of other people’s money, ruled by Libra, so financial/relationship breakthroughs are possible. Chariklo is in the other deep water house - your 12th house - where psychic insight and compassion can come together beautifully and in such a Piscean way.
Monday 17 April
Sun trine Galactic Center
Tuesday 18 April
Saturn sextile N Node
Wednesday 19 April
Solar Eclipse at 29° Aries @ 9:12pm PT
Mars quincunx Chariklo
Sun in Aries sextile Chaos in Gemini @29°
Sun in Aries opposite Elatus in Libra 29°
Occultation of Jupiter by the Moon
Thursday 20 April
Sun enters Taurus
Sun square Pluto 0° Aq/Tau
Venus sextile Lilith
Friday 21 April
Mercury Retrograde at 15° Taurus
Elatus trine Chaos @29° Libra/Gem
Saturday 22 April
Venus trine Chariklo
Jupiter quincunx Ceres
Sunday 23 April
Mercury sextile Mars
Jupiter conjunct Eris
Neptune trine Pallas
Monday 24 April
Sun conjunct N Node
Sun conjunct Vesta