Full Moon in Sagittarius - a Play in 5ish Acts - BitchScopes for May 29 -June 5

Hey! well here we are, entering June (?!). We have a lot going on this week, including a full moon! But as the week begins we have Saturn and the Sun in a square on Sunday the 28th. That can be a bit heavy and dreary.  But it does get better. And in my case, because I'm a weirdo, this week's scopes were driven a bit by the heavy energy I felt. 

I usually feel the big/strong transits a day or 2 before they happen. I don’t know why or what that means. Maybe it’s an empath thing. Maybe it’s and Aquarius hive mind thing. Maybe it’s nothing, but it has become as predictable as my hormonal imbalance induced migraines. True to form, I started feeling Saturn on Friday 5/26... I felt like someone let all the air out of my balloon. By some cruel twist of fate, I am most creative when I am depressed. So this week’s scopes summary will be structured like a wildly Gemini-Aquarius 5-ish act play (and read with my typical bad french accent for no reason) 

Dim the house lights, cue the music...

LE CAST

• Sun - you, in Gemini, gathering information and overthinking everything
• Moon - BFF currently in optimistic Sagittarius, making her dreams come true
• Saturn - A Mood
• Jupiter - Luck and Joy and optimism
• Chariklo - Compassion for self and others, holds space for healing
• Vesta - passionate about a meaning and purpose
• Mercury - dressed as Taurus - communicating very practically but also being stubborn
• Venus - dressed as Leo - love is proud, bold, expressive, affectionate, sexy
• Neptune - creating confusion and possibly over romanticizing things
• Lilith - in Leo - proud and self sufficient and taking no shit. Proud and Loud.
• Eris - Causing disruptions in all things, but also reminding us via the shadow of insecurity, that we are enough!
• Uranus - stirring the shit up, always.
• North Node - Fate! Destiny!
• Pluto - jealous and power-seeking
• Pallas - the gal with the plan

Aaaaand, Action! No wait, that’s a movie. Aaaaand, go lights, go curtain…

Act 1 (exposition): Our play opens with our hero/heroine/anti-hero (you/the Sun) feeling somewhat down and mopey due to limitations out of her control (Saturn). Our heroine-type person (Henceforth called “HTP”) seems to struggle to communicate (Mercury) their truth or feelings effectively. She is having a momentary crisis of self. Not quite a true “existential” crisis, just more of mini pity party.

Act 2 (building sense of conflict): She loves her friend (The Moon, henceforth “TM“), and wants her to be happy. TM is getting married to a hot, professional Archer who has really great thighs (Sagittarius), and HTP is happy, but also a touch envious. She and TM have helped each other (Chariklo) through so much and HTP is having a self pity moment (Eris). HTP is having difficulty in communicating her true joy to her friend. She overcompensates (liquid courage/champagne/etc), spurred on by some semi-dramatic event or upset (Uranus). HTP feels passionately (Vesta) about fixing the issue, but struggles to act upon it due to self doubt.

Dramatic climactic Act 3(Full Moon in Sagittarius, Sun opposite Moon): At the wedding of TM, HTP, looking sexy (Venus) but still feeling insecure, drinks too much and makes an inappropriate toast (Eris) and cries into her 5th glass of champagne while begging the groom/partner to take good care of (Ceres) her friend, while also throwing in that she will fight them if they don't. 

Act 4 crisis: Now she’s made a chaotic (Uranus and Chaos) mess of things and she runs away awkwardly in her very fitted bridesmaid’s dress to cry someplace that probably involves mud. (I feel like we’ve all seen this movie).

Act 5 resolution and denouement (one of my favorite words!): …(music building) fate steps in! This might be a person or an angel or a dream. But HTP realizes that she has far more power (Lilith) than she’s given herself credit. She enacts some dramatic (again, Uranus) plan to heal the friendship. In the process, she heals herself, and as a result of her new confidence, asks the hot, single groomsman/bridesmaid to dance and they have a delightful make out session (also Venus). But then hot person is way too into HTP (Pluto) and after a week or so, she calls it off.

*FIN. cue music*


Ok that’s about as far as I can stretch that out. (Scroll down to the bottom to see the transits and what they mean, including more info on the full moon). Let’s talk about this Full Moon in Sagittarius. This is the first full moon after the eclipses. Things should settle down.  We are harvesting from our hard work. This is the “Strawberry Full Moon”, because in the days before instacart, I guess people harvested strawberries around this time…I can’t grow plants, only cats, so Idanno for sure how this works. But I do know strawberries are sweet and juicy and so will this harvest be! If you’ve been working hard, the fruits of your labors will show up in the light of this moon (and up to 2 weeks after, but with fading energy up to that point.) Sagittarius is very optimistic and “lucky”. And this week we have the North Node (our fate, even though I don’t love using that loaded word) conjunct Jupiter, so all the luck and fate and magical shit is lining up in this lunation!

Add to that that both the Sun and the Moon make helpful aspects to Lilith and Chariklo. There’s a lot of empowerment and personal healing possible here with this line up! As with all full moons, information becomes available and "enlightens" us (this could include  gossip & rumors because of the opposition to Gemini), but also our dreams and higher aspirations can come into focus and we can start to feel optimistic about our loftier aspirations (yes, please!  And a second helping of that, thank you!) 

So as wedding guests in this imaginary play, here's how you will experience this performance: 

LES SCOPES

ARIES - The full moon will illuminate your dreams and goals which you may have had a hard time tuning into due to Saturn and Neptune in your 12th house.  This moon will help!  There's still a lot of practical money earning potential lining up in your 2nd house (full of Taurus). This week's moon will also activate your 5th house of romance, creativity, and joy.  Overall there is a lot of optimism and positive energy for you in this week's planets! 

TAURUS - The full moon will illuminate your deeper relationships with other people and what you offer each other. Family relationships could get a nice love boost, and romantic relationships will feel very nurturing. You really have the world as your oyster at the moment with Jupiter and the North Node in your 1st house.  Follow your heart as you take the next steps on whatever journey you're on.  You can't screw this up, honestly.  This full moon in your 8th house is a good opportunity to see if the things you carry for your partner are still necessary. If not, take it out of your backpack. 

GEMINI - This full moon lights up your house of other and partnerships.  It might be time to put a little work into your current relationship.  Communication is key, and when it falls off, it can be easy to loose track. Full moons generally bring information that we didn't have before, and Gemini is all about that information.  There may be pieces of information that aren't great or feel upsetting, but ultimately Jupiter is on your side here and will pull you through.  Keep your eyes up and don't get overwhelmed. 

CANCER - This full moon lights up your 6th house of "daily grind".  Anything you've been procrastinating about in your routine (Sagittarius is the King of procrastination by the way!) will show up now.  There could be changes in tasks, or work environment or other things that affect your daily routine.  You might get a job offer, or on the flip side,  feel upset or unhappy about work in some way.  Pets as well as our own health also fall into the 6th house so you may become aware of something that needs to be taken care of.   There's a lot of good support from your 2nd house to make money, and your 11th house is packed full of people to support you.   This moon is going to show you your next steps!

LEO - This full moon lights up your very own house - the 5th! You might catch a case of the FOMO, since the moon will illuminate opportunities for joy that you might be overlooking. Have some damn fun!  This house is also about romance and self expression.  You might hook up, break up, or make up. You might get a tattoo!  You have a lot of strong feminine energy in your 1st house aspecting this moon.  Your sense of self and how you project it in the world is getting a big boost by those badass goddesses. Create and express from the heart! 

VIRGO - This full moon illuminates your house of home and family.  So let's just say you're buying a home, or trying to...things might come together in this full moon, or you might find out that you have one snag in your credit report that you have to fix.  You might close escrow during this time. From another POV, you might become aware of something within your family - maybe some family history, or a lost connection might pop up. The needs of family might grab your attention.  You have a lot of activity in your spiritual houses, so maybe you need to shift your focus out of your deeper mind and into your living room. 

LIBRA -  This full moon takes place in your 3rd house.  Opportunities for social activities might present themselves.  This is prime territory for finding out information that was previously hidden from you.  Your 11th house of friends and associates is packed right now, so you might catch wind of some gossip.  Rumors suck for the most part, but occasionally you can be given information that is helpful in knowing your next steps.  You also have some major activity in your 8th house, including the North Node and Jupiter.  Those planets in the 8th could benefit you financially in some way.  Luck and fate might show up in your bank account! 

SCORPIO - This full moon might be very lucky for your wallet! It lights up your 2nd house of eared money.  You might find out you're getting a raise or promotion. You might also be tempted to overspend, or maybe have a large expenditure.  Use this moon to focus on and appreciate all aspects of abundance, including giving money to others. Paying bills is a blessing when you're able to do it! There's a lot of strong feminine energy showing up in your 10th house of public image...use that to your advantage. Your partnership house has a lot of expansive and lucky energy in it as well.  

SAGITTARIUS - Happy full moon to you! You are the King or Queen of optimism, but this moon might make you a little moody. However, the illumination of this moon is nothing but helpful for you. Your sense of self will get a boost.  And your 9th house, which is the house ruled by Sagittarius, is full of powerful feminine energy and wisdom.  Even if you aren't a woman, the power of Lilith and Venus and Pallas in Leo (proud and expressive AF) in your own house is very potent! (Mars is there too, FYI).  You can get all kinds of shit done with this energy in your corner!

CAPRICORN - The full moon illuminates the darkest part of your chart - the 12th house. You are probably going to have some wild dreams with this lunation, and you might feel moody or like being alone. This shines a light into the back of your closet, where all kinds of left over karma and spiritual detritus accumulates.  If you don't need it, let it go.  (This includes guilt, shame, self isolation, co-dependency, substance dependency, old unhealed experiences, etc. etc.)  There is a lot of deep energy in your chart currently, but the 8th house is full of Leo, and your 5th house is full of Taurus.  There's some deeply connected and great sex potential here!! And if you aren't having great sex, utilize that same energy  to give yourself a little vacation. Shut the curtains. Turn off your phone. Play the sexy music. Eat the pricey steak. Wear whatever makes you feel powerful. And let go of some of that heaviness!

AQUARIUS -  This full moon illuminates your 11th house of people you know.  I also call this house the house of 'audience'.  Whoever your tribe is, they are here in some kind of spiritual agreement with you to hear whatever your message is.  You don't need a microphone or a platform. Your message can also be just who you are and how you live your life...how you embody your message. Your tribe is your audience and during this time you might discover some new people, or they might discover you.  The people that no longer align with your message (or you with them) might exit.  But your tribe is being illuminated and refined.  Lilith is in your 7th house of partnership with a lot of other very proud feminine energy. And your family is an untapped source of "luck" and support as well.  Beam your message into the world by being you. When you "build it", they will come.

PISCES - This full moon lights up your 10th house of career.  If you consider your 10th house as the stage of your public persona, there is a lot of activity entering and exiting the stage at this time.  Actors, players, stage managers, directors, etc. are all finding their place and sometimes the exit.  Behind the scenes in your 6th house you have very powerful feminine energy and strong support calling the cues and making the set changes happen. And in your 3rd house of communication and voice, you have a ton of incredible Taurus energy: the North Node, Jupiter, Mercury...You couldn't ask for a better set up for projecting your voice than these planets in Taurus. (Taurus is the sign known for its distinctive voice by the way). Saturn as well as your own ruling planet are in your sign.  You're the star!  Do your thing!

LES TRANSITS

Sunday 28 May
Sun square Saturn - Meh!

Monday 29 May

• Mercury square Chariklo - conflicts between communication and compassion

Tuesday 30 May

• Uranus conjunct Vesta - difficulty fulfilling your passion due to dramatic changes in circumstances

Wednesday 31 May

• Venus square Eris - heightened sexuality or sense of self can lead to rejection
• Mercury square Lilith - overcoming insecurities to deliver your message
• Venus sextile Ceres - protective and nurturing toward others

Thursday 01 June

• Mars quincunx Saturn - struggle to overcome obstacles
• Jupiter conjunct North Node - luck and fate
• Pluto quincunx Chaos - adjust sense of personal power and will to achieve creative potential

Friday 02 June

• Venus trine Neptune - romantic and daydreamy

Saturday 03 June

• Full Moon at 13° Sag 8:41 pm - information becomes available (potentially gossip & rumors because of the opposition to Gemini), but also our dreams and higher aspirations can come into focus, reaping rewards of hard work and study; optimism and luck (Jupiter)
• Sun sextile Lilith & Chariklo, moon trine Lilith & Chariklo (Lilith aspect exact on the 7th)
• Pluto square north node - will power for advancement

Sunday 04 June

• Sun trine Chariklo - healing your sense of personal expression
• Mercury conjunct Uranus - mental breakthroughs and stimulation

Monday 05 June

• Sun sextile Pallas - easily able to express your vision/plan
• Venus enters Leo -love is proud, bold, expressive, affectionate, sexy
• Venus opposite Pluto - jealousy and possessiveness

A Quest, going on, are we - BitchScopes for May 22-29

This week feels like it picks up from last week’s theme of “raw potential” and adds some “fate” to the mix. There is a lot of kismet type of energy this week. A majority of that energy is contributed by the Nodes of the Moon, which are said to be the nodes of fate. The North node is what we should be seeking and the south node is our experiences that we draw upon to get there.

My son and I were just talking about Star Wars (we were assigning a Star Wars character to each cat, if you must know what kind of deep, intellectual discourse goes on around here), and when I talk about the nodes of fate I am really drawn to the Luke Skywalker story. If you are a Star Wars “Noob”, basically Luke was a humble farm boy (albeit on a distant planet in a time long, long ago…) who discovers the truth of his “real” parents (a Queen and a “bad boy” who was foretold to be the Chosen One who would bring balance between good and evil, no pressure. He chooses evil, but his offspring actually do ultimately bring balance by defeating the Dark Side) and therein the burden/gift of his purpose in life, which is to end the tyranny of the Sith (the Evil guys). Aaaanyway, he had to draw on his simple past to understand his complicated future.

Great discomfort, there was. (You have to read that like Yoda and if you can’t do that, I just give up on this metaphor!) 

This week Mars, the planet of action, fighting, and which rules our drives, squares Jupiter, the planet of expansion and opportunity. The outcome is energizing, initiating, risk-taking. There is enough friction to give us a foothold to jump off from into whatever endeavor we are working on.

But then Mars also squares the nodes of the moon (Mars sits at 90° to the hypothetical nodal axis that runs through the center of the Moon), which is a turning point wherein we have to utilize the friction and conflict of the Square aspect to decide on the path forward. In the case of Squares, there is always a conflict. We are essentially motivated by discomfort to move out of the square.

We just came out of a set of eclipses, and then last week’s Taurus New Moon. So it feels apropos to me that we have this “nodes of fate” energy where we are trying to decipher the path forward after learning of a purpose (the eclipses often smack us in this way). Even if you aren’t on a Skywalker-esque quest, chances are strong that the eclipses did shake things up for you.

Jupiter  also begins a conjunction with the North Node this week and remains within orb (within a few degrees) until Mid June (technically exact on June 1st). This is a really fortunate and fateful conjunction that brings us into alignment with the right people, places, and things to move us forward. It is, in short, “lucky”. Things that are magnetically drawn to us now will affect our future (in positive ways for the most part. And I only say “for the most part” as a disclaimer. Just accept that it is positive, OK?)

In minor news, there is also a Venus sextile to Vesta this week which helps us attract the right people to our “quest” (for Luke, this is, well, everyone else in the original 3 movies - Yoda, Leia, Han Solo, Obi Wan) Venus also sextiles Uranus, which is the need for excitement.

(side note: The Sun sextiles Saturn on Sunday and this can be a mopey or depressed transit. You might feel it a few days before or after, so if you suddenly feel just Meh AF, you can blame that. Even Luke Skywalker had an off day occasionally.)

Mars in Leo is proud and determined, Jupiter in Taurus is expanding our material resource, Vesta and the North Node in Taurus are giving us fated connections and opportunities - those are the defining energies of this week. I have been talking about Taurus for the last few weeks, so this week I’m going to pull a card for each sign. The card will be indicative of where or how this fated energy plays out in your life.

Have a great week, Bitches. Check out the podcasts all in one place now - “House of Bleep”.


ARIES - As I’ve mentioned several times, Taurus stacks up in your 2nd house of income, giving you all kinds of luck with money and income for the coming weeks and months. Your Tarot card is the Wheel of Fortune. This is pretty amusing to me. The Wheel card is about chance, luck, destiny, karma, fate…all the things I’ve talked about in this week’s blog post. So your opportunities for financial growth are just going to show up magically. They are truly fated, destined and karmic in nature. So you are going to have quite an adventure. There will be some great stuff and some meh stuff. But when things are meh, remember that overall you are slated to truly receive abundance!


TAURUS - As I’ve mentioned over a few weeks now, the stellium of planets in your sign is setting you up for a transformation of self. There are lots of changes happening, particularly in the way you perceive yourself and how you put yourself out in the world. This is a natural growth period and it will unfold over months. Your Tarot card is the 5 of Cups. This is not a cheery card but it is a good reminder that when things change it is normal to feel a little sadness and grief about the way things were or the way things could have been. It is hard to see it when you are in the midst of uncertainty, but things are always working out for you. You have a destiny that is unique to you and it can’t be deterred. Have faith in Divine Love.


GEMINI - As I’ve mentioned before, the stack of Taurus planets lands in your 12th house of Spirituality, isolation, and hidden things. I really feel like this is a time of healing for you. Your Tarot card is the Page of Swords. This is pretty wild because this card describes Gemini perfectly: curious, innovative, thirsty for knowledge, determined, energetic. You have everything you need for this journey of healing. Just be you. Follow your instincts and you’ll find all the right information and energy for whatever is in front of you. Destiny will unfold as you discover and share new information.


CANCER - As I’ve written several times recently, there’s a lot of focus on who you know right now. Your network of friends, colleagues and associates is getting a real push from the practical side of things. The people you need to complete your “quest” will just show up. Your Tarot card is the 4 of Cups reversed. There’s a sense of acceptance and contentment that is starting to form in you. With that, you might have the realization that you need to let go of some people in your current network and move on from them. There’s nothing negative about that - things run their course. There’s a new chapter happening for you and new people will show up to write and read it!


LEO - As mentioned recently, the Taurus energy is stacked up in your 10th house of career right now. There might be a strong pull within you to do something - that is the path of destiny tugging on you. Maybe you don’t know what to do to make “it” happen, and maybe you don’t know what “it” is. Let’s look - Your Tarot card is the Moon, reversed. People tend to freak out about reversed cards but check this out…the moon card upright is about illusion and confusion. Reversed, it is about clarity and conscious awareness. This is an indication that the answers you’ve been waiting for are coming!


VIRGO - As you know if you’ve been following BitchScopes, the Taurus stellium of the moment is in your 9th house of expansion and experience. Material success is added to this expansion by Taurus. What’s this look like? Well your Tarot card is The Knight of Pentacles. This card is about responsibility and yes, the daily grind. Routine and productivity are necessary to achieve this financial/life experience expansion. To me this card feels like it is about “adulting”, which gets a bad rap. Predictability and dependability are very underrated! The good news is that what you need to get this grown up party started will show up in your life as if by magic.


LIBRA - As we’ve discussed in recent BitchScopes, the Taurus stellium hits your 8th house of transformation, intimacy and other people’s money (aka: sex, death and taxes). This is a house of deep experience no matter what is passing through it. So what will fated opportunities look like? Ha! Your Tarot card is the 10 of cups! This is the “happily ever after” card. There are blessings coming for your family that will align you with your dreams, family harmony and needs fulfilled. This is obviously a great indicator. Take time every day to recognize the good things that are unfolding, even if they are small. Gratitude will only enhance this experience.


SCORPIO - As I’ve been saying for a while now, the Taurus stellium will fill your 7th house of relationships and agreements. Financial security in your relationships (professional included) is a strong focus for you. Your Tarot card is the 8 of Swords. This card is about being a victim of your own negativity in some way. You feel powerless, but you are not! A change of perspective could be helpful. You must take back your power. The fated aspect of this might come from a partner, or might affect you and your partner. But fate will step in and unbind you!


SAGITTARIUS - So, the cluster of Taurus planets lands in your 6th house of …ew…routine. This is a real test for you, the most easily bored of the signs, to find something and stick to it. Because Taurus is involved this could include finances, or your physical health, which is also a 6th house function. How will Destiny show up for you in these Jupiter-influenced times? Your Tarot card is the Ace of Swords, reversed. This means that you have a great idea but you’re afraid to introduce it to the world, or you don’t know how. Reflect on what you want to get out of this, and Spirit will help you with the dreadfully practical 6th house details.


CAPRICORN - It’s your 5th house of creativity that is benefitting from this Taurus stellium. You stand to make good money from your creative ideas right now! But I also regularly lecture you about fun and joy and play. These are all sacral chakra energies so if you’re really struggling with putting down your laptop to play, work on that sacral chakra! Destiny will show up to help you with this creative endeavor. Let’s see how…Your Tarot card is The King of Cups reversed and this is definitely not a fun guy. This is a masculine energy that is being an asshole. Is it you? Or is it someone who is being an asshole to you? The Universe will set it straight and reset the balance of power.


AQUARIUS - It’s your 4th house that hosts the Taurus stellium, and which will benefit from that grounded energy and yes, financial security. This house is your home and family, and this energy might have you wanting to spend more time on your comfy couch. What might destiny have in store for you? Your Tarot card is the 3 of Pentacles. This is a card about collaboration and teamwork, as well as learning. I’m a little smirky about this because first of all, the 4th house is not a natural place for Aquarius to feel at home. It’s a little too feely and connected. And teamwork is most definitely not a word in the Glossary of Aquarius! So you have a challenge in the coming months that will push you out of your “I work alone” comfort zone. Make sure you are acknowledging the gifts and contributions of your team mates, and yes, your family…when it all comes together, you’ll be glad you did.


PISCES - As I’ve mentioned a time or two recently, it is your 3rd house that hosts this stack of Taurus planets. Investing in learning, or in the book you’re writing, or even in a new phone will pay off. What you put in to the 3rd house, you will harvest and then some. Invest in what it is you are communicating to the world. Destiny will step in and give you a microphone. Your Tarot card is the Magician. This is such a Mercury/3rd house card in and of itself. You will have the resources and information you need to move ahead, no problem! It will just show up for you…it might show up “just in time”, which can be annoying. But have faith!


PLANETS THIS WEEK

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


TRANSITS THIS WEEK

Monday 22 May
Mars square Jupiter 

Tuesday 23 May
Venus sextile Vesta 

Wednesday 24 May
Mercury square Pallas 
Venus square Chiron 

Thursday 25 May
NO PANTS

Friday 26 May
Venus sextile Uranus 
Mars square Lunar Nodes 

Saturday 27 May
Jupiter conjunct Mean Node 

Sunday 28 May
Sun square Saturn 

Raw Potential - BitchScopes for the week of May 15-21

Alrighty, let’s talk about the week of May 15-22. Get a glass of wine - it’s appropriate. First up, we have 3 planets changing signs - Jupiter, the Sun, and Mars. Anytime a planet enters a sign (in direct motion), it begins at 0°. Like 29°, Zero degrees is considered “critical”. Zero degrees is always very enthusiastic, like the first day on the job. There is a great deal of potential in that Zero. Also this week, Mercury has just gone direct and is building up some speed and going BACK over his retrograde path. Then we have a New Moon in Taurus.
The Sun makes far more aspects than usual, and Pluto makes an appearance too. So let’s do these curtain calls in order of appearance:

We start the week with Mars in a trine to Neptune, which is sensitive and sexy. Jupiter is sextile to Chaos, which is raw potential at its finest. It’s like looking in your fridge to see what you can make. You have eggs, so you could make some…eggs. Or you could make a quiche! No, better yet, cookie dough. No…5 kinds of cookie dough! Add to this the fact that both planets are at 29°…so you’re REAL hungry. Urgently hungry! You get the idea.

Tuesday Jupiter enters Taurus. This is one of my favorite days every year. Jupiter is just good stuff for the most part, and when it changes signs it just brings a sense of anticipation about what good things will happen over the next 12 months. Jupiter joins the North Node and Uranus in this sign. Taurus is determined, stubborn, physical, and seeks stability and comfort.

Wednesday is interesting because all of the transits I listed pertain to drive, strategy and plans.

Thursday is similar in that it all pertains to intuition and good judgement. I love a theme!

Friday is the New Moon in Taurus. This moon is like a breath of fresh air, a moment of quiet stillness, and the best mac and cheese on a really shitty day. We’ve had a lot of chaos from Mercury and then the eclipses. This is the first moon after the eclipses and it is anything but chaotic. Take time to ground and rebalance. Taurus is comfortable in the physical plane. So if you’ve had anxiety, your nervous system will appreciate this energy a lot. Ask yourself what would you need to feel secure, safe, and comforted? Better yet, ask the Universe “What would it take for me to feel secure, safe and comforted? Anything preventing that, I release and relinquish.” If you’re new around here, one of the things I teach and use is questions. Questions are open ended energy which gives the Universe a chance to answer the question with infinite possibilities. We cannot father infinite possibilities. We have finite human minds, at least in the conscious gray matter, so we can only imagine a limited number of paths. If we make statements, it has been concluded and decided. For instance if you say (to yourself, to a friend, out loud in general): “I need to make more money”, the Universe and the law of attraction says “Ok. Yes. You need to make more money.” Instead, try “How can I make more money?”, and the Universe goes…”Oh! Let’s find out. Let’s see, there’s this thing and that thing and the other thing you’ve never even considered. Oh this is fun!” Ok I am presuming the Universe finds it fun and entertaining but whatever. Anyway, just ask the question “What would it take for me to feel secure, safe, and comfortable?” Done. Just sit in the silence with your beverage of choice and let that question drift.

Saturday we have another theme - goody! On Saturday the theme is intensity, drama and pride. Mars enters Leo where he is enthusiastic and playful. They are both of the element of Fire, so this is a happy place for Mars. Then Mars opposes Pluto at 0° - this is intense and passionate and full of potential because of that 0 degree energy. Our week of themes sort of falls apart after this but that’s OK. I guess I can’t have everything color coded all the time!

Sunday lives up to its name because the Sun makes 3 major aspects: 1 to Pluto for intensity, 1 to Mars for vitality, and then he enters Gemini for a month of excitement, social events, conversation, intellectual discourse, comedy etc.

This week and this whole upcoming month have strong manifesting potential. This is a great time to really work on manifesting money and things that provide comfort and ease in the physical plane.

This week’s scopes focus on how to best and most effectively use this abundance of raw potential available to us right now. And I’ll give each sign a manifesting tool to use with the New Moon in Taurus.




ARIES - We’ve been talking about money with you a lot lately. But what is your relationship with it? This can be some deep work, and truthfully, all of us have to do it once in a while. If you grew up without money, there can be a scarcity mindset and you might save money out of panic and fear, or hoard things. If you grew up with money that was held over your head, you might feel guilty when money is around and unconsciously get rid of it. Under this moon, ask the question: “How can I have total ease and joy with money and having a lot of it?”


TAURUS - You’re in a growth period for sure, and you have been for a little over a year now. Sometimes growth can mean a lot of things are changing, and that can make Tauruses bajiggity. See if you can find an amethyst, moonstone, or malachite and wear it this week and this month to assist you with transitions and the anxiety that can come with them. Be sure to get outside during the new moon energy and draw down that stillness for yourself


GEMINI - There’s a lot of deep work happening for you at the moment, and it will continue for a good while. There are bound to be moments of loneliness, hopelessness, and overwhelm as you shed old layers and burn off karma and heal…you are healing. So ask “what else is possible?” when you feel bajiggity. Also consider carrying some malachite, chrysocolla, and/or green aventurine to assist with healing and personal strength.


CANCER - One of the things that is currently “going through it” in your life is your friends, connections, audience etc. When you don’t feel like you have a network or social family to lean on, it definitely creates stress and a feeling of social insecurity. Crystals associated with the throat chakra are good for this issue. Also, ask: “what would it take for me to have total ease and joy in social situations?”


LEO - We’ve been talking about your 10th house and your career options for quite a while now. You might be experiencing a bit of frozenness about the issue at this point. Under this moon, ask: “what is possible that I have made impossible that if I were to allow to be possible would actualize a different and more joyful reality for me?” It’s a mouthful but it’s one of my favorites!


VIRGO - Your life is expanding in ways you couldn’t have foreseen not that long ago. If you’re struggling with confidence and self worth issues (aren’t we all?), use some rose quartz and ask the Universe: “How can it get even better than this?” Try to not let your brain run away with the question and try to answer it in any way. Distract yourself with math or art or music or movement and keep asking the question.


LIBRA - There’s a lot coming up for you around marriage, intimacy, sharing, vulnerability, etc. For the next 30 days, try carrying or wearing a citrine, amethyst, or best of both worlds, ametrine. This will unlock warmth, healing, abundance, and receiving energy for you. Try this little self talk - “Thank you, ego mind, for protecting me. I am choosing to trust my self, my other, and my higher power and am open to experiencing healing and joy.”


SCORPIO - Relationships are the hardest and most important things we do in this life. They can hurt us, and we carry that fear around with us, sometimes into other lifetimes. Your 7th house is something we’ve been talking about for some time now. Try using malachite and this energetic clearing while focusing on relationship feelings/issues: “everything this is, everything this brings up, I release, from all directions in time and space and I am open to healing this wound and breaking this chain”. That’s a pretty powerful one, but if anyone can deal with it, it’s a Scorpio!


SAGITTARIUS - Work and the environment of work and routine are a theme for you right now. As the sign that is one of the quickest to get bored (behind Gemini), there’s anxiety for you around this. Ask: “If I were to choose joy today, what choice would I make right away?” Your mind will try to rattle off answers, and sometimes they are helpful. You can write them down, or you can continue asking the question until the energy feels lighter. Try Tiger’s Eye stone, and if you feel brave, Moldavite (It doesn’t fuck around)!


CAPRICORN - You certainly don’t lack ambition, but do you have enough joy? This isn’t a natural state for Caps. Try some rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, or carnelian. Simply ask: “how can I experience more joy?” Ask it over and over. Challenge yourself to do things that feel silly at least once a day, or once a week if you’re really bound up about this. Not everything you spend time on needs to have a real purpose or meaning.


AQUARIUS - Family can be a challenging energy for you to be in because frankly, it has built in obligations, and that’s your least favorite word ever. Under this moon, try asking "how can I experience more joy and ease with my family?” It’s that simple. Try some Larimar if you can find some. You carry a lot for other people because you care far more deeply than people give you credit for (or than you give yourself credit for!). In this case, the calming water energy of Larimar is just for you, and not to benefit anyone else.


PISCES - Your thought processes could become a little stuck or sluggish with Taurus in your 3rd house. Carry some Fluorite, Selenite, or Tiger’s Eye to keep your mental processes moving in the right direction. Use the new moon to unlock your brain power by setting intentions to have new ideas and the focus to get shit done. When you feel stuck, ask “what energy, space, and consciousness can I be to allow ______?”

Mercury goes direct, Huzzah! BitchScopes for May 8-15

Howdy-do, Bitches and Bitchsters! We survived another eclipse, huzzah!

The chart of the skies this week is packed with Taurus energy: The Sun, North Node, Uranus, and Mercury are all in Taurus. Venus and Mars are both in Cancer. Mars is far ahead of Venus in degrees, but having them both in the same nurturing sign puts the masculine and feminine energy on the same page. But the big news is that Mercury stations direct this week! Huzzah! That happens on Sunday the 14th. And while even I, the covert optimist, are happy to be done with that nonsense, be forewarned - the day that Mercury stations either retrograde or direct is usually the day with the most fuckery.

This has been a classic Mercury retrograde for me. We’ve had oddball car behavior, wifi strangeness, bad phone connections for no reason, and things like that. I have been having some super fucking weird dreams, which is unusual for me (Mercury is retrograding in my 12th house). I usually don’t recall my dreams at all, which is how I prefer it because they just bother me a lot. When I do dream, it is like a Pink Floyd video directed by Jordan Peele (the man who gave us “Us”, “Nope” etc.). Aaaanyway, I’m just as glad as you all are that this round is ending. Mercury will still be in his shadow until June 2nd, but honestly, by May 22, things should feel a lot more “normal”...whatever the hell that is!

Our work week starts and ends with a "no pants day" (aka a day with no major transits), which is a nice, unencumbered vibe. 

This week I will be focusing on that conglomeration of Taurus in each chart, because what choice do I have? Haha. Taurus has a reputation for stubbornness which is rightfully earned. This makes them hard workers when they are properly motivated, but Taurus is also very sensual and comfort oriented. Let’s soothe ourselves with the finest tea and the softest blanket and the smelliest candle. Let’s get a massage and cook a gourmet meal and listen to opera and then nosh on expensive chocolates!

Oh wait… there is also a smattering of Saturn this week, with aspects to Mercury, Venus and Juno. Relationships can benefit from good judgement, steadfast loyalty, and a sense of responsibility even in conflict.

Mars does also square his sister Eris this week, which is a passionate hunger for power and recognition (think dysfunctional sibling rivalry on PCP). The plus side of this is that Mars will absolutely bulldoze anything that stands in his way. He isn’t bulldozing Eris, per se. Eris is in Aries, the sign that Mars rules. They have the same desires for themselves, and possibly bring out the fire in each other. Depending on your chart, you might have to keep an eye on yourself to avoid behavior that is ultimately self destructive.

Next Monday the 15th, Mars is trine Neptune. This is a yummy little transit that is sexy and sensitive. Also next Monday - Jupiter changes signs. This only happens once a year and it’s always exciting because it brings a sense of good luck and expansion to wherever he lands. More on that next week…

Ok now, back to our blankies and fine chocolates…

ARIES - Taurus piles up in your 2nd house of income, which Taurus naturally rules. You should be in a good financial flow unless your 8th house is pulling toward that side with debt. But even if it is, there is enough energy in your earnings house to get things going in the right direction for you. Saturn in Pisces is in your 12th house, so you might be feeling more serious about your spiritual practices or routines. This is not natural placement for Saturn at all, so there may be some awkwardness involved in getting your beliefs or shadow work dialed in. Neptune is also in that house, which is his domain, and from there he trines Mars in Cancer in your 4th house. Peace in yourself and peace within your family life are intrinsically connected, and this week, it will show.



TAURUS - You should be feeling pretty good about yourself these days, although you might need to watch for a bit of apathy or complacency. You still gotta work for what you want. Saturn is in your 11th house of friends and future dreams, which is good because it can offset any laziness you might fall prey to. Neptune is also in that 11th house, enhancing your thoughts and desires for your future with a dreamy and idealistic quality. He is trining Mars, who is in your 3rd house of communication. So if you have a paper to write or a sales pitch to present, you’ll have the poetic charisma to impress many.



GEMINI - All this Taurus energy piles up in the closet of your 12th house, where everything is nebulous and “weird”. Pay attention to your dreams, and face issues from your past with compassion for yourself. The healing that takes place these days is really significant for your progression. Saturn is in your 10th house of career and public image, making you determined and serious about professional goals. Neptune is also in that 10th house, giving an artsy vibe to those dreams. Neptune trines Mars who is in your 2nd house of money you earn…so those artsy dreams are definitely worth pursuing and have the potential to create income!



CANCER - Taurus is packing your 11th house of friends and people you know. So you probably find yourself pretty busy networking these days. Saturn is in your 9th house of beliefs and expansion. You might be seriously considering a move or long term trip overseas, or digging into your formal educational experiences (aka school). From that 9th house of expansion, Neptune trines Mars in your 1st house. Opportunities for personal growth can present themselves during this period of time, especially from overseas, in a teaching position, or in regards to your belief systems.




LEO - Your career continues to be the topic du jour, and Taurus in your 10th house indicates that there is positive money flow happening for you either now or in the near future. You aren’t going to make the wrong choice. I don’t think you can make the wrong choice. Saturn in Pisces in your 8th house looks like you have good support from others, whether it is your partner, or financial backers. Neptune is also in that 8th house, so don’t underestimate the power of your intuition and psychic powers at this time. Further to that, Neptune will trine Mars in Cancer in your 12th house. You absolutely have loved ones and ancestors on the other side to guide you right now. You always have that, but it is particularly emphasized right now!




VIRGO - Whether you are in school or not, you are in a time of learning and expansion. Your 9th house is packed full of Taurus. Rather than book knowledge, this feels like experiential knowledge from things you touch, taste, see, etc. That sounds a lot like travel to me, but it does depend on your chart. With Saturn in Pisces in your 7th house, you are definitely either in the process of formalizing a relationship, or getting ready to experience a deeper level of seriousness with a partner (either love or business). Neptune is also in that 7th house, creating romance and/or artsy-ness. Neptune trines Mars who is in your 11th house of dreams for the future. Artistic and sensitive endeavors are really blessed at this time, and you’ll find the right people to make your dreams for the future come true.



LIBRA - Your 8th house of intimacy and joint resources is standing room only right now. You have the support of “others”, either financial or emotional (or both!). Saturn in Pisces makes artistic and emotional pursuits have stronger footing than we are accustomed to. Saturn is in your 6th house of health, routine, and day to day work. There’s a psychic enhancement to finding job and health security right now. Mars in Cancer is usually a placement associated with good money. Mars will trine Neptune, creating a perfect flow between your “routines” and your “career” houses, and all of this looks really good!



SCORPIO - I hope you’re soaking up the sexy Taurus vibes that are brimming over in your 7th house! If you’re in a relationship, you should be benefitting from these energies and feeling more connected overall. If you’re single and/or career focused, partnerships and work relationships will benefit from the Taurean determination and loyalty. Saturn and Neptune are both in your 5th house, giving joy and creativity a sense of importance and meaning. Connection to children should also be very good right now. Neptune will trine Mars, who is in your 9th house giving you a desire for experience and maybe travel. The trine between the 5th house and 9th house pretty much screams “let’s have an adventure”!



SAGITTARIUS - Your 6th house is full of Taurus energy right now, indicating a week or so of hustle and grind. The 6th house also rules physical health, and Taurus is a very body oriented sign. This is a good time to work on good habits for yourself, or to pay attention to anything that doesn’t feel quite right. Saturn in Pisces is in your 4th house, so there’s a focus and sensitivity around home and family right now. Neptune is also in that house, and it’s likely that if you’re already a sensitive person or an empath, you probably will feel very connected to your family and roots. Neptune will trine Mars, who is in your 8th house, feeling very ambitious and passionate. Use your intuition to sense the way forward and you’ll make great strides in this period of time!



CAPRICORN - you have Taurus in the 5th house brimming over right now. This is a recipe for romance and flirting, but also of creativity, particularly of artistic projects that involve the senses. Creative expression (and children or child like energy) will be emphasized as long as this conglomeration of Taurus is hanging out in that area of your chart. Saturn is in your 3rd house giving a lot of emphasis to communication, ideas, expression and learning. Neptune is also there, adding creativity to the mix. Neptune will trine Mars, who is in your 7th house currently. So all in all, there is a strong emphasis on personal and family relationships.



AQUARIUS - Home and family is one of the strongest themes for you right now. The Taurus pile up happens in your 4th house. Caring for loved ones, decorating your house, providing comfort, and material well being for your family are emphasized as long as this clump (or should I say “herd”?) of Taurus sits there. Good news - Saturn in Pisces in your 2nd house can create income from artistic pursuits. Neptune is also there, adding more artsy and creative vibes. Mars in Cancer is in your 6th house of work, but this combination of energies is well suited to working for yourself, which we all know is your preference! Neptune will trine Mars, creating a natural flow between your work routine and tasks and making money!



PISCES - The pile up of Taurus in your 3rd house gives a very practical and rational approach to your thinking and decision making. Even though some of this energy will break up a little, the North Node remains there until mid summer, and Uranus will be there for a few more years. Your thinking will be fast, and may not be understood by everyone. But there’s a lot of potential for genius-like breakthroughs for a long time to come. Saturn and Neptune are both in your 1st house creating both a seriousness and sense of responsibility, and a creative, sensitive and artistic flair. Lots of personal growth will happen over the next few years. Mars is in Cancer in the creative and joyful 5th house, and he just wants to have fu-uhn. Mars is very proud here as well, for better or worse. Neptune will trine Mars and give you a sense of pride and regal-ness and enhance your creative energy.

PLANETS THIS WEEK

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

TRANSITS AND ASPECTS THIS WEEK

Monday 08 May
NO PANTS DAY

Tuesday 09 May
Sun conjunct Uranus
Mars sextile Ceres

Wednesday 10 May
Venus sextile North Node
Pallas square North Node

Thursday 11 May
Mars square Eris

Friday 12 May
Mercury sextile Saturn
Mercury sextile Venus
Venus trine Saturn
Saturn square Juno

Saturday 13 May
NO PANTS DAY

Sunday 14 May
Mercury turns direct
Sun trine Ceres

Monday 15 May
Mars trine Neptune