BitchScopes for July 13-20

My most glittery apologies for the absence of BitchScopes last week.  I was stuck in bed with a pinched nerve in my back.  If you read my last BitchScope intro, I was talking about the eclipse closing out old chapters, shelving old stories, and big, significant healings from the past.  This back injury definitely has an emotional component to it. (I talked about it on BitchSplaining with Crisann last week)  I just did not have the ability to sit at my desk or even to focus on writing for the several hours that it requires. 

But I’m back, no pun intended.  I saw a Doctor I really liked (which is unusual) and got some relief.  

So this week we are focusing on the transits from 7/13-7/19.  However, on 7/20 we have a very significant lunation to discuss and I don’t want to talk about it after the fact, so I’m including it in this week’s scopes.  

We have a double new moon. Some are calling this a “Black Moon”, but, similar to a Blue Moon  the definitions are always debated.  Debate and terminology aside, we had a Cancer New Moon on June 21, and now we have another Cancer New Moon on July 20th. 

It is interesting to me that last year’s Mercury retrogrades were in the water signs, and this years Mercury retrogrades repeat that.  We have a lot of water, emotions, and Cancer energy to navigate this year.  We are repeating a class, or a grade level of sorts.  

The United States is also a Cancer.  I don’t think I need to elaborate…

This double New Moon presents us with a potent opportunity  to review the goals and intentions we set in the previous cycle and tweak the recipe as needed. We are starting a brand new chapter.  It’s like the energy of picking a college/buying a house or car/getting married etc.    We are committing to a new beginning, so we are being offered a chance to make sure things are where we want them. 

So wherever you have Cancer in your chart, you will feel a more intense focus. Cancer is about home and family, as well as what makes us feel secure. 

In June we may have gotten a little too excited, being released from our home jails into the world to actually eat at restaurants and go to beaches etc.  But boom, then we had a Full moon in Capricorn and we went, “Oh Shit...oopsie” and back to our rooms!  We are still trying to figure out what life at home looks like, and it is a lot to figure out! Home is everything right now - it’s our office, our school classroom, our spa, our movie theater, our dinner date venue, our wine tasting room, etc.  So it makes sense that that part of our lives has our full attention.  

A new moon is the best time to set intentions and manifest.  So if you did some manifesting on the June 21 new moon, tweak those or give them some extra power for Cancer New Moon 2.0.  Here’s some questions to tickle your brain: 

Who is my true family?

How do I protect and nurture the people and things that are important to me?

How do I nurture myself?

How can I trust my intuition more?

How are my childhood experiences reflected in my life now and what would I like to change?

Are my relationships healthy?

What is my emotional IQ? Am I able to express my feelings? If not, why? 

What is my relationship with guilt?

July 14 - Sun opposite Jupiter - lots of good luck, opportunities for success

July 15 - Sun opposite Pluto - ego problems, power plays

July 20, 01:32 pm – New Moon 28 degrees Cancer - new cycle, focusing on security

July 20 – Sun opposite Saturn - your desire vs reality, restrictions and authority. But hard work wins!

Aries

Your home life has likely undergone some major shifts in the last couple years.  This week and next you have the opportunity to really set your home life up the way you’d like.  Your family may grow in the near future.Your career and cash flow  may be boosted in this new cycle as well, possibly as a result of a truly happy home. Keep yourself in check at work and don’t be too impulsive. 

Taurus

Its time for you to step into your own power and share your gifts.  You may think that you just have common sense to offer, but trust me...it is needed out there.  You might surprise yourself this week by doing something out of the ordinary for you.  Following that energy could yield awesome results for you professionally. 

Gemini

Money flows where your energy goes. Whatever financial plans  you may have had, its possible you’ve now been shown the chinks in the armor.  You get a rare chance for a do-over now. Any information that was missing should be available to you now, and you’ll be able to see some movement.  Your social side may be feeling sad with all this isolation.  But this week things could come together for reconnection. Lean into your vulnerabilities and feelings now and going forward, and you will probably find it benefits you in more than one way.

Cancer

This new cycle we are all entering urges you to be more of yourself, or more of who you want to be.  The planets are in your corner, literally.  You should find all the resources you need to succeed, and feel more welcomed by the world than in times past.  Emotional expression is what’s up for you this week and next.  Be mindful of expressing your anger in a calm, strategic way, especially in professional circles.

Leo

Quarantine may be driving you batty, and it may be time you reached out for some counseling or guidance. If your living situation isn’t working for you, now is the time to make the necessary changes. Your work-life balance may be slightly out of tune as well, and your attention to restoring health to that axis is important.  When you’re not working on your personal life, allow yourself to dream and fantasize about what you want your life to look like.  That energy translates into reality more than you realize.

Virgo

Your friendships or tribe situation may be wonky lately.  The rest of this month offers you time to tune up what may be out of tune in those areas. You may be itching to get out of town, and you may throw planning out the window to do so, surprising yourself in the process.  Following these energies will boost your own energy in a big way.  Lead with your heart, not your head. 

Libra

Your time is here.  You are due to be recognized, promoted, and otherwise see the professional progress you’ve been waiting for!  You may have had something in the works for your career for awhile now, but it has probably been slow going because of retrogrades abd eclipses and general labor of information because of the state of the world.  But you could get great news in the coming weeks.  I’ll go ahead and congratulate you now. 

Scorpio

The cosmos is encouraging you to dream big.  Travel, adventure and other 9th house stuff is ready for you to dive in.   You may have been discouraged because things didn’t seem to be moving much, but this double new moon is poking you and asking you to really let yourself believe.  Your romantic life could get deeper in the coming weeks as well. 

Sagittarius

You should be able now to plow through some money matters that have been in your way for awhile. Also, possibly connected to that issue, living arrangements that have been less than ideal can get rearranged in the coming weeks.  Money should flow more smoothly which will help lots of relationships feel easier.  

Capricorn

Your sign is clear from eclipses for a few years, and over the next couple, the intense pressure to transform every.freakin.thing in life will lighten up.   You’ve had to deep dive into your self and going forward, it will be easier to connect with a partner.   Your creativity will be in high gear and it will be a good way for you to deal with the emotional overflow you may be feeling.  

Aquarius

So you had a plan to get healthier, and then life gave you squirrels. But you can get back on track for real now. It’s time for the person who carries everyone else’s water to sit down and have a glass.  You might even find that you want to share some of this self care with your partner. 

Pisces

You’ve likely been focused on your career and professional life for awhile now.  But you get to shift gears now and focus on love, relationships, family, and nesting.   Your closest relationships can get a needed boost and you can start to feel cozy and safe in your home again.  

Message for the week of July 6th

I hope you’ll forgive the absence of BitchScopes this week.  I am sidelined with a gnarly back injury and I could not will myself to sit at the computer for hours.  

In place of scopes I’ve pulled a couple cards from my two decks  

My second deck, Resistance is Futile, speaks to the emotions we repress.  Repressed emotions will often express (involuntarily) as anger.  Anger is the easiest and basest emotion to grab on to.  Sometimes what comes out as anger is actually fear or sadness (or grief)

 One of these cards talks about fear being oppressive and holding us down, and back.  The other card speaks to the fact that even during times when you feel like crap, even if you’re going through difficult transitions and painful transformations, you are still being blessed. You are still fabulous. The fact that you are going through a transformation makes you MORE fabulous! 

When we go through difficulties, it’s important that we allow ourselves to feel all of our feelings- all of them.  Don’t judge your feelings or your self. Don’t be afraid of your feelings,  because fear will derail you, and your feelings will become more fearful. Also, when possible, don’t hide your process.  Be vulnerable when you feel you can be.  Other people who are struggling will be so blessed by your openness.  We are all human and that’s not always pretty.  

Whatever you’re going through now, just allow it to flow and blow through your life. There is beauty in the breakdown.  

Eclipse Insights

Well this week there are a couple things to discuss, but the big focus is the Lunar Eclipse on Saturday July 4th  (late the 4th and very early the 5th in some places).  This Full Moon is in Capricorn, opposite the Sun in Cancer. This lunation asks us about how we can have the harmonious home life we all crave, shedding light on the tension between nurturing ourselves and our responsibility to others. 

One way of looking at at this (archetypally and admittedly gender normatively) is the difference between how a mother tends to her family and how a father tends to his family. Do success and money bring ease and joy, or do ease and joy help manifest money and abundance?

This eclipse is also an emotional reset. This moon opposes Mercury, which means expressing your feelings is important during this time. The trouble may be that Mercury is also retrograde, so accessing and making sense of those feelings could be a little more difficult than usual.

To help gather your thoughts about this, consider that this set of eclipses began in July of 2018. Where were you, what was happening, what were you trying to achieve? As I typed the above I was a little gobstopped and paused to chuckle.

I met Patrick in the summer of 2018 (we met online in May, and in person in August.) In July we were feverishly anticipating that meeting, and how our relationship would progress. We’ve been together ever since, even though he works overseas. This Spring he came home for vacation as he does every few months, and got stuck here because of Covid. Figuring we’d take advantage of our time together and not knowing when he’d have to return, we got married in June! So we officially enter a new phase of our relationship now! (2020 also gave me the balls to finally quit a job that I hated for 7 years!)

Eclipses come in pairs and repeat in patterns. About every 10 years you’ll see the same sign pairing and every 19 years you’ll see exact degree repetition. We had Cancer/Capricorn eclipses in 2000/2001, and again in 2009/2010. This years 2020 eclipses match sign and degree to the 2001 eclipses almost exactly. (in 2001 I landed an amazing job. In 2009 I lost that job. In 2010 I left my marriage. In 2020 I quit a long term job and re-married...whoa!)

Hindsight is 20/20. And 2020 is fucking crazy. So it's nearly impossible to truly predict what will come of these events. I did not anticipate any of the above! But what is clear is that Eclipses set things in motion at a much faster pace, and they bring closure, culmination, and new beginnings. Sure, beginnings come from endings. But rather than look at that as always negative, which we all tend to, think of this...My single life and corporate slavery both end, so I can begin a marriage and self employment! That doesn’t suck. And truly neither do any of the changes happening for you. Life is happening FOR you, not TO you. Admittedly that’s very hard to see sometimes!


June 30 - Jupiter conjunct Pluto (both retrograde) - Overcoming challenges and obstacles. Our inner badass comes to play. Drive to pursue our passions (Happened on 4/4 and will happen again on 11/12)

June 30 - Sun Conjunct Mercury - strong mental energy and focus

June 30 - Mercury sextile Uranus - flashes of insight and genius

July 1 – Sun sextile Uranus - exciting encounters

July 4/5 – Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn - Emotions Vs. Responsibilities
ARIES - It feels like a lot of your focus will be on your public image, which may or may not be a part of your career path (It could be that your image becomes more public as a result of your partner’s career path). You might be craving physical adventure and intellectual electricity. Who am I to tell an Aries no? Not this Bitch...go for it!

TAURUS - Experience and intimacy are on the menu for you now. And honestly, isn’t that every day for a Taurus? You will be craving extra depth of conversation, and maybe some adventure or exciting experience. If you need guidance, think about taking a class for something totally new, by yourself or with a partner (Tantra comes to mind….)

GEMINI - To be honest, we both know you are not particularly famous for your long term relationships, or your ability to form deep, profound bonds. But this week you may be craving all of that, and it may confuse you a bit. Vulnerability is key, even if it’s just with yourself.

CANCER - Tell the kids to go play in the yard, because you may want some play time with your significant other. Truth is, you may join the kids, because fun is what’s on the agenda. Creativity, connection, romance...all of that is up for grabs this week. Make sure you are able to receive joy as well as you provide it...

LEO - Take yourself for a walk. Get outside. Jump around. Start a new fitness plan or set a new goal for daily movement. You will need to adjust your schedule to make time for this, so don’t allow yourself to look at your calendar and say “Nope, I just can’t!” because we both know you are creative enough to figure this out.

VIRGO - Creativity, art, and connecting with others thorugh play are things you’d benefit from pursuing this week. Don’t be surprised when you look at your daily schedule in your color coded organizer and feel like saying “fuck it”. Lean in to that and go dancing!

LIBRA - Your daydreams of making money via a passion project are not just silly. Allow yourself to really envision a successful life where you do something you really love. You might even consider doing this project with your significant other. At the very least, share it with them. What you allow yourself to dream about right now can make its way into your reality in the future.

SCORPIO - Allow yourself to get a little lost in a fantasy that is actually quite possible. Lean into your romantic side and create some magic for yourself and your family this week. Some minor family hiccups could crop up, but don’t bury your head. Instead, speak from your heart and things will heal much faster.

SAGITTARIUS - It’s fair to say that you always put your heart into your work. This week you could feel especially emotionally connected to your daily tasks. Your fire to achieve is stoked and your bottom line will benefit. Follow your joy to the bank!

CAPRICORN - Your passion could get a turbo boost this week and next! Your vision suddenly feels more in reach and your focus is on point. Follow your gut and lean into your deep inner knowing to learn your next steps. Your hard work of the last few years may finally show real fruit!

AQUARIUS - Your brilliant imagination could be the key to the financial success you’ve had your eye on for a while. It might be tempting to map out the course, but currently your energy is better served by simply envisioning the reality you want. You may feel kind of worn out this week anyway, so rest, reflection, meditation and manifesting are your medicines!

PISCES - Your week is likely to be filled with your people. Connections of all kinds are available to help you find success. The support of your tribe builds your confidence and you’ll be a force of nature as you move ahead on your path.

Eyes on your own paper!

BitchScopes for June 22-28

Well Venus is direct this week, but we are still neck deep in retrograde season. Some tension that has lingered in relationships for the last few weeks might suddenly just be smoothed over. Or you might suddenly have the nerve to deal with it. But we are in a very mixed energy right now, so you should examine and reexamine your feelings and what you say before you say it. Because you may think your ass is on fire, and be ready to dial 911, only to find out later that you just have a sunburn, or wore the wrong pants. Your judgement is clouded and you’re likely to be a little over reactive. Its best to pull back, focus on your personal goals, and observe yourself (and others) carefully. Take stock of your feelings and be prudent in what you say and to whom this week.

Having said that, however, do talk to your people, your loved ones, your friends. Enjoy some laughs, and some art, and some summer time. Don’t isolate yourself too much. If you feel particularly annoyed, try to work through it and then do your people-ing.

It might also be a good idea to talk with some of your trusted people about some of your goals. Don’t over share and don’t share with more than a couple people.

June 23: Neptune retrograde in Pisces (until 29th November)- Neptune retrograde can cause a distorted sense of reality. imagination and daydreaming may be turned up.

June 25: Venus direct in Gemini (it was retrograde starting 13th May)- intellectual connections, communicating with people

June 28: Mars enters Aries -Mars feels at home in Aries and it’s power is increased here. We are more action oriented. Quick decisions.

June 28: Mars sextile Saturn - productivity, goals, success


ARIES This week you will have a chance to settle a matter, or disagreement that has been bugging you. Stand up for yourself if necessary. You know what needs to be done. It might be prudent to do it in private and then “announce” it if that is applicable to your situation. Recent misunderstandings will start to smooth over now, thanks to Venus going direct. Although Mercury is now retrograde so...remain vigilant in your proofreading and record keeping.

TAURUS This week, allow your inner stubborn bull to do his or her thing! Don’t be pushed around or charmed into something you don’t want. Stand firm in your power, and walk away from drama. You may be slightly frustrated when things don’t move as fast as you’d like on the job front or a money making opportunity. Spend some time thinking about your spiritual path and maybe perfecting your meditation practice.

GEMINI You may find yourself to be the mediator or negotiator this week, trying to convince people to compromise and play nice. Don’t wear this hat too comfortably because you might get sick of this role in a short time. If something is really bugging you, don’t ignore it. A little bit of an angry moment might be totally justified, and actually healthy. Overall, you deserve better, so don’t sell yourself short this week.

CANCER You may find yourself feeling pretty damn good for no actual reason. Enjoy! I feel this is a glimpse of things to come. Something you’ve been trying to manifest may be taking its time to show up, but some small rewards for patience can come in the meantime. A little get away or trip might juice up your creative and/or spiritual side.


LEO Woot! While you may not have noticed all the progress from behind the scenes, this week you might notice that things are definitely looking up! Finances will be given a boost by some good news. You may have a minor skirmish with a boss or family member this week. Be careful about communicating your self clearly and take more deep breaths than you think is necessary. You’ll be glad you did.

VIRGO Expressing yourself should come a little easier now. You will get a confidence boost by being able to say what you mean and feeling understood. This will help a lingering project or a conversation that has been put off can also enter a stage of completion or resolution. You will have a lot more clarity in the coming weeks about the people close to you and who your real people are.

LIBRA You are very concerned with fairness and compassion, but you often forget that this should include YOU. Don’t put yourself last anymore. Don’t always do what others want you to do...stick to your own guns. If someone around you is behaving badly, it isn’t your job to sooth them or fix it. Let things just unfold and be without getting your hands in it just for now. Just observe. Your big projects that have been put on hold will gain traction very soon.

SCORPIO You hold yourself to high standards in all things and in relationships. And you hold your partner(s) to the same. When you are disappointed, the world stops and you get kinda...well...assy. When disappointment knocks on your door this week, don’t give in to the dark side. Watch for your trademark paranoia or jealousy. The antidote to that is to lead with your heart and not your very sharp mind for the moment. That includes leaning into any artistic impulses you have right now...art could sooth your sting.

SAGITTARIUS This week you may struggle to figure out a complex family issue. Break it down into the simplest possible story and see if that brings some clarity about how to proceed. Its a good time to pick up an old project that you may have shelved because it was overwhelming. Embrace the romance in life this week - it will soothe the irritation from any of the other issues.

CAPRICORN Its a new cycle for you! Your ship is coming in! All your hard work will bring satisfaction very soon. But also, your relationships will enjoy more ease in this new cycle too.
You may have trouble focusing this week, and that’s OK. Give yourself a mental break. But also, lean on your people a bit. Focusing on your home life will also provide some focus and comfort for you as you try to figure out your path forward.

AQUARIUS Are you waiting for a sign? Ok. Here’s your sign. Do the thing that makes you smile when you think about doing it. That may not be the easy choice, but it is the right one. The easy one might be to stay on the current course, the path of least resistance. But you know eventually you’ll arrive at this choice point again. Do it. To clear your head, try doing something artistic, perhaps with a close friend or loved one.

PISCES While you may feel passionately about a path before you now, hold off on taking that first big step. This one feels pretty significant. Have you considered the implications of this choice? Protect your boundaries this week (and every week), because someone may try to charm you into helping them with something. Too many retrogrades may make things hard to discern. If you focus on just you, and perhaps your career, during the next few weeks, you’ll have a better grip on things.

Claws up, its Crab Season

Last week was Neptune-y, this week is very Cancer-y and sensitive. Mercury goes retrograde in cancer, the sun enters Cancer, and there’s a solar eclipse in Cancer.  Eek! However in the middle of the week we do have a glimmer of respite with some Mars transits that will energize and motivate you...that is if you can be motivated.  it might be an uphill battle because we are likely to feel tender and emotional and not very logical, for the most part.

June 18th: Mercury retrograde in Cancer (until july 12th)
Our thoughts are coloured by our emotions. It is very difficult to be objective, during this transit.  we are collectively in deep introspection now (which is obvious when you watch the news or look at social media) because we have 5 planets retrograde.

June 18th: Mars sextile Pluto - drive and determination

June 19th: Sun conjunct North Node - what we desire, also desires us. our annual opportunity to realign to our higher callings.

June 20th: Mars sextile Jupiter - strong and courageous

June 20th: Sun enters Cancer - you need to feel at home, safe and secure. you tend to be more affectionate with the one you love.

June 20th:  Summer Solstice

June 21st: new moon in cancer and annular solar eclipse- its a jam packed one!
you will likely feel  and be highly sensitive, and emotional awareness  will serve you well. this new moon is influenced by Saturn, so the theme of responsibility bumps into the theme of family and home. AND, this eclipse is also (very snugly) conjunct the north node of the moon.

The new moon solar eclipse will put us at odds between our career and our home, our emotional needs and our responsibilities.  This is almost the end of the Cancer-Capricorn eclipses that started in 2018. What has transformed in your life since the summer of 2018, particularly in regard to security and home, and tradition and career…?  (The new themes later this year will be knowledge, networking, education, adventure, information, and  freedom.   This year has 7 eclipses, which is literally the maximum that can occur in a calendar year!  So one more reason 2020 is bound to continue to be intense!)

In honor of Cancer season, my daughter, a Cancer rising, is helping me with Scopes this week.  Frankly, I needed a little help from my mini this week.  I have so much going on this week, which I will dish about at a later date.  And how cool is it to have my amazingly gifted daughter involved...by her choice?!  Mandy has determined that she will follow Spirit in how many cards to pull for each sign and from which deck.   “Mini Oracle Mandy”, henceforth “MOM” will provide her intuitive insights and I will provide mine. 

So without further adieu, your BitchScopes for this very sensitive week.


ARIES  -  “Creatrix”   & “Warrior Goddess” -  Follow your desires.  Break free and  create something new.  Don’t play it safe or give away your power.  Follow your instincts.  MOM says “I think this relates to relationships. Don’t let anyone control you. Let go of the past and focus on the present.  Release what you’ve been holding on to for too long.”
(from the Love your Inner Goddess Oracle Deck by Alana Fairchild)

TAURUS -   “Adjacent Possibilities” & “Journey” - MOM thinks this relates to career possibilities. Perhaps you’ve been looking for a job but not finding what you hoped for.  Consider a different flavor of career.  The journey is a new start.
(from Energy Oracle Cards by Sandra Anne Taylor)

GEMINI - “Queen of Gabriel” & “Justice/ArchAngel Raguel” -  MOM feels like this is a Midheaven vibe.  Somewhere amid and amongst the 9th and 10th houses. There are people in your sphere that could mentor or help you.  Start networking more.  Go after what you want and pursue your long term vision.
(from ArchAngel Power Tarot  by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine)

CANCER - “4 of Cups & Ace of Pentacles” - A certain inability to see the gifts and opportunities in front of you. There is a payoff for your action toward something.  You can’t walk into a Vegas Casino believing you won’t win anything and with your hands stuffed in your pockets permanently. In this case, the hotel is paid for, the casino chips were free, and you have a coupons for free meals.  Take your hands out of your pocket and believe.
(from Line Strider Tarot by Siolo Thompson)

LEO -  “4 of Gabriel” & “The Star” - Wow, This is a powerful pair of positive cards! The end of a difficult situation means it's time for a celebration.  You’ve got the world on a string. Your connections to groups, friends, and loved ones is sweet right now.  If you aren’t seeing this positive energy yet, the eclipse and everything it carries with it is likely to show it to you.
(from ArchAngel Power Tarot  by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine)

VIRGO -  “What do you feel?” & “After the Storm” - Fear and excitement are often confused for each other.  That jittery feeling in your gut doesn’t necessarily mean that doom is near, and conversely sometimes it doesn’t mean that he or she is THE one.  Tune in to your feelings and tell yourself the truth.
(from Sacred Rebels Oracle by Alana Fairchild)

LIBRA - “Messenger of Air” & “Love” -  You may be reacting to a situation not based on present knowledge, but on past experience or a learned reaction. You are very worthy of receiving love.  There is no real separation between you, others, your experiences, other people’s experiences, because we are all connected. MOM said she thinks this is about your 8th house...there is huge opportunity for transformation in your vulnerability and conscious actions, whereas doing what you’ve always done will get you what you always got.
(from The Good Tarot by Colette Baron-Reid)


SCORPIO -  “Bring it into form” & “Release the Dark Wound”  - Well it doesn’t get much more Scorpionic than “Release the Dark Wound”!  That’s you in a nutshell!   But moreover, society has a dark wound right now and it must be lanced to heal. It’s gross, as we clearly see on the news.  But you, the transmuter of dark to light, wounded to healed, can offer so much.  Bring your vision to the table and be the powerful facilitator you can be.
(from Sacred Rebels Oracle by Alana Fairchild)

SAGITTARIUS -  “4th Chakra/AA Raphael” & 5th Chakra/AA Gabriel” - Interesting, because this deck contains many more things besides chakra cards, but MOM pulled 2!  So pay attention to your literal energy centers in your body.  Your heart and your throat chakras are the 4th and 5th chakras.  MOM said she thinks this is in regards to personal relationships and honesty. The exchange of information and emotions could come up for you in the coming days.
(from Energy Oracle Cards by Sandra Anne Taylor)


CAPRICORN -  “3 of Ariel” & “The World” - In a world where you could literally succeed at almost anything, what would you do? Well you literally COULD succeed at almost anything, so it makes choosing a path difficult.  You have many skills that could make you money.  But what do you love? The eclipses of the last 2 years have highlighted a lot of this information for you.  So think about the things you passionately love to do.  Pick the top 3.  Keep #1 for yourself, and direct your goals and actions toward #2 or #3.
(from ArchAngel Power Tarot  by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine)


AQUARIUS - “9 of Fire” & “Messenger of Water” - Look before you leap and consider your choices.  The uncertainty you feel is your inner guidance.  There are a lot of feelings floating around.  Take good inventory of yours before acting on them.  Where is this emotion coming from? Moreover, as an Aquarius, you might be saying “what the fuck is this emotion thing I feel? I don’t like it!”  But your emotional intelligence will benefit you a great deal right now.
(from The Good Tarot by Colette Baron-Reid)

PISCES - “Lioness” & “Psyche” - You are entering a phase of fresh empowerment and self love, You are being called to be fully authentic.  You may feel overwhelmed at some aspect of this process, but the help you need is nearby. You are a master manifester.  There is more available to you than is apparent.  MOM believes this is relating to your home and family life.
(from the Love your Inner Goddess Oracle Deck by Alana Fairchild)

A call to Compassion - BitchScopes for the week of June 8th

Neptune is King this week. These are just a couple of the transits this week, there’s always infinite numbers of aspects going on and everyone’s chart is different. But this week, it’s clear who is in charge, and that it will be a mushy time.

June 11th: Sun in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces

Sun square Neptune transit has a draining and “lazy-fying” effect. Motivation may be scarce. Depression and feelings of insecurity are possible. Things, events or people can cause confusion and disappointment. Honesty in an over the top way is well advised right now.

June 13th: Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces

Mars is awkward here, and may get a little romance-drunk. That’s not a super effective mood for the warrior planet. Your desire for spirituality could be activated. More desire to chase your dreams is possible as well. Watch for delusion and escapist tendencies which could have consequences (drunk driving, unsafe sex etc).

Neptune rules the 12th house and the sign of Pisces. In the realm of Neptune, all is water. All water touches other water and becomes the same water. A drop of water is indistinguishable among other drops of water. That is why the 12th house is the collective unconscious, the collective shadow, the place of oneness and the place of isolation. We are all connected. We can choose to see and feel that, or we can choose to remain isolated, which is just an illusion because no one is ever really isolated. We all came from the same star dust. But in that collective where we are all touching, it is also hard to tell what is real. There are no boundaries and there is no truth. Everything is gray.

So it isn’t a week to try to create black or white out of gray. It isn’t a week to try to create solutions. We have to individually and collectively look at the problems first. And to do that, we must feel. And that sucks. But we need to FEEL more than DO do right now. There’s plenty to do, for sure. But I think it's really important that we feel everything right now, and it's very uncomfortable. Being a light worker doesn’t mean you get a free pass from feeling hard things. It doesn’t mean you get to float above the pain and just be a light fluffy angelic being. We incarnated as humans to make a difference, and we can not do that without being among the pain.

Neptune clouds our thinking and communications, as well as our actions this week. These Neptunian influences will make us feel tired, groggy, unclear, lazy, romantic, delusional. So while we are feeling so much passion to change the world, I feel like this is yet another message that we need to be still and listen. Really listen. Not just to your own voice, but to others’ voices. Let's not pretend we have all the answers. Compassion is the business of this week.

ARIES - you may find yourself uncomfortable this week, confronted by too many feelings, not enough action, and truths that you don’t want to accept. You will need to be conscious about finding some inner peace. You may find you need to pay some attention to life’s more annoying details as well...bills, repairs, things like that. Your drive to succeed in your career has not waned a bit, and the stars are still behind you. March ahead, little badass.

TAURUS - people may look to you for comfort and it may be hard to find it. But your literal presence may bring comfort to some, so avail yourself to those close to you. This may mean tolerating some of your nearest and dearest’s minor dramas, but the good news is, it is likely to be somewhat comical. If you’re able to focus on work, you should find a good flow this week.

GEMINI - Your voice matters more than ever. But you must also be aware of how you spend your energy and who you say yes to. You may receive a bolt of inspiration or chunk of knowledge that validates something within you. Don’t filter your creativity this week, as it could point you toward much success, and enlighten some people along the way.

CANCER - As the mother archetype for the whole zodiac, your heart will be aching as you feel everyone this week. You may feel somewhat drained. Focus on your closest relationships, and remove anything from you schedule that feels burdensome or makes you anxious...you won’t get it done the way you’d like right now anyway. Focus on receiving, if you can.

LEO - Dream a little dream, pussycat. This week, look at some of the things you’ve let go that maybe you didn’t want to...plans, dreams, aspirations, ideas for time travel, etc.    Do a Mari Kondo and hold those ideas to your heart and see if they still spark joy. Joy is the breadcrumb path for you to follow. And romance is a strong vibe this week and next for you.

VIRGO - A sense of relief may show up this week, as you receive some kind of news you were anticipating or hoping for. You’ll be happy to have some time with friends and to enjoy some leisure activities. This surprising respite may inspire you to approach your daily work routine with a new focus on yourself.

LIBRA -The energy out in the world is very upsetting to you, and you may feel very pained by it. You may feel frustrated by things not going to plan, and feel sad in general. This sensitivity can be soothed with some sweetness in the form of romance, or even a little nature. Professional or career news may come this week as well. Get all the info before leaping into gear.

SCORPIO - Important connections this week could lead to great opportunities. But don’t get hung up on the material aspects of things. You know as well as anyone that the satisfaction of stuff is less than the satisfaction of depth. Play is the goal for this week. Pursue love and romantic ideas, rather than linear plans and order. A little chaos is healthy (said the Aquarius author).

SAGITTARIUS - Do something for yourself this week. No, really. Buy yourself something. The money is going to show up for you and then some. Conversations could be lively but could also trigger your into an argument. But now, more than ever, conserve your energy and don’t get drawn into a pointless battle of wills (or worse yet, wits, because the other party will lose...so why bother?). Make your home a true sanctuary, and be aware of not just the stuff that makes it beautiful, but the energy that you allow in.

CAPRICORN - One of your major goals could experience some minor challenges this week, but in the solving of this problem (which you will do), you may discover something that benefits progress a great deal. A recent small project has the potential to bloom into something more. But with all of this success on the horizon, its important that you think with your heart as well.

AQUARIUS - Focus will be important this week, and you may be easily distracted. A family disagreement might chafe you, but lean in to your more harmonious relationships for solace and peace. Love is the salve. But back to that focus...you could have some great moneymaking energy around your creative pursuits this week. Don’t hold back!

PISCES - You will need to pull from your well of confidence this week and tackle an issue or two that is overdue for attention. This probably entails you putting your foot down or standing up for yourself in some way. Spending time alone will be beneficial if possible. But it's likely that you will feel called to action, and you should follow that call.

BitchScopes for June 1-7

BitchScopes for the Week of June 1



This week I think we need to make room for tension, aggression, and anger. On some level this will show up whether we make room for it or not. But we NEED to create some allowance now. Anger is a healthy emotion when you allow yourself to experience it in context. As I write this, protests and riots in Minnesota over the murder of George Floyd rage out of control. A friend near there said the National Guard was setting up downtown. Another friend who works for a large tech corporation there said her company has promoted large conference calls for employees to just share their thoughts and feelings. We have to do that now. And that means we have to hold space for people to be in pain and to be angry. It’s uncomfortable AF. We must face ourselves.

The full moon this week is also an Eclipse. It’s the first of a new set of eclipses in Gemini/Sagittarius. This is not going to be a gentle or sweet full moon. This is going to continue to highlight justice, law, and beliefs. Are we in alignment with what we do and say? The
moon is opposite Venus retrograde, which could place tension on fragile or unhealthy relationships. The moon also squares Mars, so impulsivity and anger are possible. We are guided to speak our truth, stand in our beliefs, and to hold that space for one another. It’s harder than it sounds. Whatever it is that lights your fire may show up this week. Listen to it, because it is guiding you, and all of us, to a new path.

June 3: Sun conjunct Venus the desire for harmony is strong.

June 3: Venus square Mars could be sexual tension, could be angry tension, could be angry sex...

June 5: Full Moon In Sagittarius Lunar Eclipse - Sun in Gemini opposite Moon in Sagittarius. Moon Square Mars. Moon Opposite Venus. Mercury sextile Uranus.

Spiritual experiences, anger, impulsiveness. Do our beliefs line up with our speech? Do we walk the talk?  Unexpected news or conversations.  Electric thoughts.

June 6: Sun square Mars - Competition, assertiveness, conflict


ARIES

You may feel more open hearted and emotional than usual, and have a hard time putting your finger on what the deal is. Your soul is calling you into action, a natural state for you. Communication with those close to you, or those you haven’t connected with in awhile, will be helpful. Your romantic life feels strong, as does your career track. Someone higher up is paying attention and you may be able to step into a more meaningful position.

TAURUS

You’ll be feeling yourself, and a bit more creatively inspired. Even finances are lining up better for you. Emotionally, things are deep and you’ll probably be craving closeness. If you can’t get it in your current relationship, Venus retrograde may be telling you something. Be aware of what you attract during this time, because until Venus goes direct, your picker may be off. This goes for investments as well.

GEMINI

You will get a much needed injection of self esteem and confidence. Love you express will come back to you as well. If it doesn’t, consider that relationship out of balance and stop over giving in order to earn love. You may feel sensitive and drawn to romance, art and beauty this week. It may not be your most productive work week. This week’s work is happening in your heart space.

CANCER

Tired, but restless. Anxious. You would be well advised to be a little selfish this week and take care of yourself. REALLY. Look at your daily routine and see if you can carve out some time and space to do something other than care for others. Remain cool if and when you butt heads with those close to you. Things will settle down around you.

LEO

You may feel kinda mushy this week and miss your social connections. An artistic or creative outlet would do you tremendous good right now. Don’t be shy about texting or calling your peeps. They need your sunshine as much as you need their love. You should feel a shift toward more lightness this week. Whew.

VIRGO

This might be a good week to redecorate, start a remodel, or paint. This could go for your home, or your office setting. You might even just feel happy to get some colored folders at work. Adding some joy to your home (or office, since that might be close to home for you workaholics anyway) could actually improve your productivity and your bottom line.

LIBRA

You should feel a shift this week, or at least I hope you will. Hope and light and the ability to take a deep breath should reappear. With some much discord around, you may feel burdened. But breakthroughs are coming. Planning for a little adventure of any kind might boost your mood and energy.

SCORPIO

Intimacy. (I feel like I talk about that a lot with you heehee) Deep conversations will lead to deep connections and intimate experiences (yes, even sexual intimacy). Using your words is important this week, as it will both prompt conversation, and promote that intimacy you crave. It could be uncomfortable at first, but you will break through with that laser ability of yours.

SAGITTARIUS

Naturally, you’ll be deep in thought this week trying to encounter the deeper meaning of the events. The eclipse may rattle you a little, so meditation and solitude might be a good way to shield yourself from unnecessary strife. However, if you do end up in a scuffle, speak your piece and keep it brief.

CAPRICORN

You might feel exhausted in almost every way. You need to give your brain and your body a break and you need to do it ASAP. Why? Because you are, well, to be cliche - essential. Give yourself permission to play more and work less, even if it is just this week (though downshifting for a couple weeks is not a bad idea!)

AQUARIUS

Your values and the values of those around you may be under a microscope this week. Its possible that the group(s) that you spend most of your energy on are no longer a great match for what you’re trying to accomplish. Try not to take things out on your family, because that’s not the group I’m referring to. Even though your family may not mesh with your ideals, and you may not expend a lot of energy there, its social and professional values that you will probably be observing.

PISCES

Home Sweet Home! That will be your oasis this week. Ironically, it is you, the most sensitive of the zodiac, who may experience some regeneration this week, despite all the chaos. Your professional life may be ready for a little make over. You may not know what to do just yet, but your awareness will help point the way.

Help Help I'm bein' repressed!

Before I say what I sat down to say, some background info.

I have been in the corporate world since I was 15. Non stop. The only time I wasn't working was when I had babies, and I took my whopping 8 weeks off, and when I lost my job in 2009 with everyone else. I have a degree in Small Business Management, and have worked in mom and pops, huge corps, and everything in between. I have worked in oil and gas, accounting, marketing, administrative, legal, communication, the arts, retail, wholesale, trucking, international trading, financial, and agricultural services. That just about spans the gamut of the facets of business.

I have been an artistic person for ever. And artsy people don't always mix well with the corporate world. I have been very successful doing so, thanks in part to my die-hard work ethic, chart full of Capricorn, and my experiences as a divorced/single mom supporting her kids. I have HAD to bite my tongue so friggin much over the years. And because I started working so young, I think I learned very early on that my opinion was not wanted. Often my opinion would be spoken by others (usually others who are male) and received with adulation. But at any rate, I learned as a young woman to shut up and do my job. That also resulted in my shrinking myself down to fly below the radar. My being small made other people happier.

It worked fine until I was in my 40s. I started shedding hair and fucks at an equal pace.

And at some point I just couldn't get in the box anymore. No matter how "safe" or "stable" the box appeared to be, I couldn't cram my glittery ass in to it anymore.

So even as I've developed this brand of mine, this brand of "give no fucks" and speak your mind, and own your inner bitch...I censor myself so much in order to make other people comfortable. I catch myself doing this and sometimes I even bounce it off of my partner, Patrick. Should I shut up? No one cares...

His reply: "fuck it, babe. You do you."

So to that end, here we go. I know that everything about Covid-19 is somehow controversial. Is it real or a fake conspiracy? Do masks help or are they useless? Or are they even harmful? Should we stay closed or open? Is the government benevolent or evil? Is it a vaccine or a plot? People literally argue about every fucking thing. And I'm kinda over it. Ultimately, the kind thing to do is not always the easy thing to do. Kindness sometimes means thinking of others before yourself, even if you don't like it. You don't have to bite your tongue like I did, but you also could just simmer the hell down and do the kind thing.

I am so tired of people talking about oppression and losing their rights.

To be clear, do people even know what “oppression” means?

Your freedoms haven’t been stripped. You can believe and preach and discuss whatever you want. Churches have had drive in and virtual services. Your freedoms are intact. God ain’t goin anywhere and isn’t attached to an address.

Honestly the way things are opening makes zero sense - some restaurants are open. I saw an open antique store downtown ...wtf is essential about that? But hairdressers are a no?

So I get that some people are pissed and frustrated. It’s all weird and random.

Let’s talk about “censorship”. Yes Facebook is taking down some posts and it’s stupid AF. breastfeeding women are bad. Discussions of the patriarchy are bad. But half naked women are ok? No! Fb is on crack.

But Facebook isn’t your only means of communication y’all. You can have a blog or a website and say whatever you want. The state isn’t filtering your “news”. Our news is delightfully and ridiculously unfiltered and unedited (and often unintelligent. Lol)

But my point- let’s stop throwing around chatter about oppressing our rights and censorship

We are still the free-est friggin country in the world. we are still a bunch of rebels who push envelopes. And that’s what makes us ‘muricans. But let’s stop whining so gd much.

There’s a big difference between “oppression” and inconvenience.

It’s Memorial Day. People laid down their lives, and continue to, so that we can say and believe whatever the hell we want. God bless our nutty country.

Don't agree? Ok. Don't care? OK.  Love you anyway.

Bitchscopes May 25 - 31

Action flows where thoughts go...


This week, where your mind goes, your actions will follow, and your actions can lead to rapid changes. So be mindful of your thoughts and manifest the hell out of this time. This week we also may be catching up on things we’ve put off, and remembering goals that got buried. Most of us will be feeling ourselves pretty strongly, and confidence is in the air. Clarity is a word that is mentioned more than once in this week’s scopes. Be an information sponge and soak it all up, but don’t show your hand just yet. The exception to that would be in your closest relationships, which will benefit greatly from your attention this week. Impulse is the word of the week. Follow your impulses, and beware of impulsivity at the same time. Capiche?

May 25 Mars sextile Uranus - craving for excitement, rapid changes

May 28 Mercury enters Cancer - thoughts and feelings go deeper

ARIES:

While you’re usually the King or Queen of DO-ing, this week you need to feel, and examine...ew! Try to avoid being reactive to others. . You may feel people are making demands of you, but their expectations may in fact be reasonable. A peaceful outlet will help you get in touch with what you need to be in touch with and to not be so easily ruffled. If running is your usual meditation, try walking intermittently. The break in your rhythm could bring needed insights.

TAURUS:

You may have some flashes of brilliance and lots of ideas. Take time to examine and plan before you throw money at anything right now. Your ruling planet is retrograde so caution is key with investments right now. In fact, your perceptions in general may be hazy. You and your significant other or BFF may not be quite on the same wavelength. Give yourself some space and try to be patient.

GEMINI:

This is a good time for you to journal, brainstorm, and examine some of your existing plans and ideas. Your brain is never quiet, but try to down shift the new idea machine just for now and fine tune some that are already developed. If you feel bajiggity or bickery, or give yourself an escape. This energy will pass if you don’t try to wrestle with it. Art would be a great outlet for your mental energy right now, and a healthy way to shift from brain space into heart space.

CANCER:

While you are naturally a feel-er, over the next few weeks you may be an idea machine. Collaboration may be very productive for you. Also during the next few weeks, things that have been on the back burner may show up again. New opportunities get a green light, even though planets are retrograde. Use your gut, as you always do. You’ll know what to say yes to.

LEO:

You might benefit from a bit of a withdrawal from people in general right now. Put yourself first and take time to do an inventory of your to-do’s and obligations. Are you enabling someone to be sort of helpless, or giving to someone else’s career more than your own? Tap into your creative genius and do yourself some favors for once.

VIRGO:

You could be really feeling yourself this week, and ready to mingle and make meaningful connections. They may be professional rather than personal, but hey, what’s new? There’s a reason you are successful. (Romance is by no means ruled out, however.) You may feel more impulsive than your usual well planned out self. And you may find yourself drawn to opportunities that are not your usual flavor. Follow your gut/heart.

LIBRA:

Clarity is on the menu this week. You may reach the knot at the end of your very long rope about a topic that is quite over-done. It takes a lot for you to say “peace out”, because you’d rather just have peace. It is important that you stand your ground on this issue, and it is very possible that peace will come after you do so. Your assertiveness in communication will benefit you professionally this summer.

SCORPIO:

You may be pleasantly surprised by some conversations this week. You may be given some clarity and insight about someone’s true nature. Issues of power and authority, your areas of expertise, may crop up as well. You’d be well advised to be a very good listener and very slow to speak. It isn’t necessarily negative, but it will yield useful knowledge if you can remain cool. And I know you can.

SAGITTARIUS:

Money and intimacy may be on your mind this week. Be sure you’re in control of the important aspects of your financial life. Don’t be too trusting (not something I’ve ever had to warn you about) of others’ expertise. Shield yourself from people who irk you and surround yourself with your closest people this week. I say this because you may desire time alone, and that’s good for you as well...but your closest most trusted people will bring you a feeling of security that you need right now.

CAPRICORN:

You may bump into your “previous lives” now and for a few weeks to come. Not literal previous incarnations, but people and experiences from your past. It may not be your favorite people, either. There is something meaningful in these interactions though. Milk it, work it, get what you can from these conversations. You’ll know what this means in the moment. Poker face will be useful AF, and your intuition will be strong.

AQUARIUS:

You’ll probably be feeling motivated for self improvement in some way in the coming weeks. Part of that may be your financial life and more practical ways of dealing with some aspect of it. You won’t have any trouble committing (wait what?! Am I on the right sign? yep…) to a project or educational pursuit. All of this will strengthen your career footing.

PISCES:

Don’t second guess, don’t compromise, and don’t budge. You have a tendency to over-give. But when it comes to your future plans, be selfish AF right now. Boundaries in professional plans will set the tone you will need to make great progress in the future. This new found assertiveness may have you feeling kinda sexy, too. So...go with that!

BitchScopes for the week of May 18th

BitchScopes for 5/18 - 24

Last week 3 planets stationed retrograde, joining the already retrograde Pluto. In June, Mercury and Neptune retrograde, so it’s just a retro party summer! Bell bottoms and frosted eye shadow anyone? Ok that’s not necessary. But we will be in review, re-evaluate and re-adjust mode for many weeks to come. Maybe that’s why summers are vacation time...because we are not quite full speed ahead in life matters. And that's good.  Even though life feels like it is on pause due to the pandemic, things are slowly unfurling from hibernation.

This week the Sun enters Gemini, which, to me is the epitome of the summer vibe. But life these days is so strange and socializing is not what it was even a few months ago. Some of life is “re-opening”, but I suspect even that will be re-examined this summer. Regardless, it is so important, especially in this season, to connect with the people we love. If you can see them in person, great. If you can’t, make an effort to schedule a zoom happy hour or group face time chat.

Love, and the expression of love is important this week, and so is play and art and the child like energy that embodies summer for most of us. This is not likely to be the most productive work week. Your time and energy are better spent connecting with your heart and issues ruled by Venus. Enjoy it.


May 20 Sun enters Gemini - overall we will be more curious, mentally engaged, inclined toward logic, as well as more sociable, friendly, and talkative

May 20 Venus square Neptune - insecurities about appearance may surface

May 22 Mercury conjunct Venus - expression of love is emphasized

May 22 New Moon in Gemini 10:39 am pst - new friends, interests, ways of communicating. Especially since the North Node just moved into Gemini earlier in May. There is a fresh wave of information and Gemini energy headed for all of us

May 22 Sun trine Saturn - achievement and recognition

May 22 Mercury square Neptune - muddled communications, especially in business. 




ARIES

You may be pretty popular in the coming weeks, and as a result your calendar and to do list may be pretty full. You will feel energized and raring to go, but keep in mind that it’s ok to say No. Really.

Hey do you want to join our Zoom meeting Wednesday morning? We’re going to talk about income streams. You do? Awesome!

You’re fired! You’re supposed to say No!

Tap into your gut and do what FEELS like a good match for you in the coming weeks, or you’ll risk burn out. There is nothing sadder than a burned out Aries who won’t put on her running shoes…


TAURUS

Cue up your Money playlist, Taurus. This week that’s almost all of what will be on your mind. Almost...because you know what the rest of your mind is. Anyway, do your homework when it comes to money making opportunities. In this case, under the current energy, you’d be well advised to share your plan(s) with 1 trusted person who has a good head for whatever the plan is. But don’t overshare or share with the wrong people. You already know who this person is…

GEMINI

Happy YOU season! You’ve got the world on a string...ish. I mean, don’t get too cocky. But you do have great energy behind you for forging a path to success right now. You probably already feel it. The new moon falls in Gemini this coming Friday. Take advantage of this fabulous window of opportunity to focus on your bigger dreams and concoct a plan of action.

CANCER

You may bite off more than you can chew at work or on a project at home. Be reasonable with yourself. That same influence (its Jupiter) may have you really wanting to get into your sacred space and meditate or just observe some silence. Give yourself this gift, especially leading up to the new moon on Friday.

LEO

You wanna go to school, but you have to manage chores. Wait, whaaaat?! Who are you? You may be feeling very motivated to further your skills or education in the coming weeks. But you will feel the pull of your day to day duties. You’ll have to intentionally carve out time to finish that degree or certification. Also, I never thought I’d have to say this to YOU, but all work and no play makes Leo insane. Take a break!

VIRGO

Lookit you, takin’ professional risks! It looks good on you. You will be on point in all things job related, and while you are generally very practical, you may be a little more willing to think outside your very tidy box this week. Exploring some new options would be great for your career. It could be as simple as your desk, your work flow, your commute, your schedule. If its something bigger, like hiring someone, give it some thought first.

LIBRA

You will feel extra social and confident this week. You’ll be ready to take on a new project and learn new ways. You always love meeting new people, and this may happen too, even during this stay at home world we now live in. Your vibe attracts your tribe. Like minded people are waiting for your arrival.

SCORPIO

You’re never one to shy away from a deep conversation. But this week you could be delighted with the intimate sharing. It could be a boom chicka wah wah week, but at the very least, some great discussion could emerge. Slow down your pace of doing, and amp up the connection. You’ll find it very rewarding if you create the space for it.

SAGITTARIUS

You should be feeling more energized and optimistic this week, even as your ruling planet goes retrograde. Your inner life will expand and you could feel more focused. Team projects and plans with others should go well now, too. Your closest relationships are supportive and a great sense of strength and grounding for you.

CAPRICORN

For a crusty, serious goat, you might be feeling pretty smooshy this week. You may be thrown off by a feeling of neediness that you aren’t accustomed to. Don’t panic. Express what you need and spend some time receiving, for once. Take a moment to look at your probably very packed daily schedule and see if you can lighten it up a bit.

AQUARIUS

You will be in your hapy hippie zone this week, enjoying the simple things in life and a slower pace. Give that big brain a break and do some heART-work this week. Work is important but, don’t make it your #1 priority this week. Take a wee break (not sure why I am typing with an Irish accent) . Focusing on your close inner circle or partner will be the most rewarding for you.

PISCES

Oooh la la, you could be feeling pretty romantic. Your heart may be in your mouth, but in a good way. If there has been a difficult issue in your relationship, this week might be a great time to tackle it. Old wounds, especially with family, could find some healing in the coming weeks..

BitchScopes for May 11-17 - We're still movin'

Holy moly! Could there be more going on this week? At first glance it looks overwhelming, but most of this activity is behind the scenes for now. Spring and Summer are always “retrograde season” and this year is no exception. This week 3 planets station retrograde, giving us plenty to work on inside ourselves and our societies. Venus is likely to be the most intense, because it retrogrades less frequently. But all the same, there’s nothing to really be afraid of or dread...as usual it’s just an opportunity for awareness.

Leaving the retrogrades aside for the time being, this week has good energy, productivity and focus. It is a “mental” kind of week. Not in a “whackjob” kind of way, but in air-y, thinking, mental processing kind of way. My caveat for this week and the next few weeks would be to watch for impulsivity, over reaction, and frustration because Mars in Pisces is likely to feel bajiggity and a couple of these retrogrades ask for thoughtful actions as well.

We're still movin'.  Even when things seem "backward" and all screwed up, we are making progress. Life is moving.  This is a song by Gregory Porter, who I've been listening to a lot this week because his brother Corny passed away this week from Covid complications.  I went to High School with both Corny and Greg.  So this is for both of them, and all of us: https://youtu.be/WC5JO50LE7I


May 11 – Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius & Capricorn - This retrograde is less intense to us than others, but has an important effect on everyone, and societal structures. During this time we may become aware of rules that no longer make sense Depending on placement, this may challenge your definition of authenticity, or stir up some rebellion without good cause.

May 11 – Mercury square Mars - quick temper, rash decisions

May 11- Mercury enters Gemini - quick wit, sharp thinking, but maybe a bit nervous, jittery, flakey. Easily bored. Strong bias toward logic over emotion.

May 12 - Mercury trine Saturn - good concentration and mental ability; focus

May 13 - Mars enters Pisces - this is an awkward placement for Mars and we could feel easily frustrated. Conscious awareness of balance between action and stillness will go a long way.

May 13 - Venus Retrograde Gemini - Venus retrograde is an intense transit because it does not occur as often as other retrogrades. It repeats transits every 8 years, and the last time it was in Gemini was the Spring of 2012. This retrograde squares Neptune, suggesting we may get caught up in a non-reality, and then have a reality check. Venus rules how we feel valued, what we value, as well as beauty, art, seduction and romance. Its important we stay grounded and have good boundaries, but also that we don’t bail on a situation prematurely. Because retrogrades provide us with insight..they don’t seek to torture us.

May 14 – Jupiter Retrograde Capricorn - this retrograde will highlight inequality of the classes, social and political differences, and tension between entities will flare. You may personally feel like a black sheep in some circles. But it is important you remain true to your ideals.

May 15 – Sun trine Pluto - the desire to dive deep into whatever engages you

May 17 – Sun trine Jupiter - extremely positive transit - optimistic and friendly, high energy.

Here’s your weekly scopes by sign


ARIES

You are likely to be kicking ass and taking names this week professionally. Your energy will be high. But a couple notes of caution: Be careful that your actions match your words and visa versa this week; and don’t over-do. Burnout is a real threat to continued productivity so chill out now and then. Make notes so you don’t forget where you left off.

TAURUS

You could quite like this week if you channel this energy the right way. Sweet, sweet Moola is calling your name. But of course, you’ll need to do some leg work to get it flowing. And communication with your key peeps will be important as well. Who are those peeps? You may not know yet. But you should not be shy about reaching out to seek the help of a mentor or expert when the idea strikes. Even though you may have been kicked in the ass recently, you might find yourself feeling pretty optimistic this month. Huh? Is that normal? No need to take your temperature (unless you’re coughing of course! Covid humor. Too soon?) - things are lookin up and you feel it.

GEMINI

ERMERGERD you are so sick of this covid shit! You need to circulate, talk, gossip, muse, socialize...ugh. You’ll be inspired to find new ways of connecting and socializing if you haven’t already done so.

You may also feel particularly yourself right now, despite feeling caged. You feel confident about your abilities and will feel clear about expressing yourself. Go, you!

You may even feel inspired to give your business a little make over, visually. Do it!


CANCER

You may want a break from people and drama and everyone’s Neeeeeeds this week. And you should allow yourself to take it. Believer it or not, your close relationships will all benefit from you being a little selfish. It will help you get clear on some new project(s) and you’ll be more at ease making the social connections to get things moving. Take a bath and hide if you want...you’ve earned it!


LEO

Working or playing with others is likely to figure strongly into this week, even if you are working remotely. Group thinks and collaboration can lead to great breakthroughs and problem solving this week. But as you know, all work and no play makes Leo a grumpy cat. You will desire more intimacy and deeper connections from the people closest to you. This will fuel your creativity, and your creativity will be great for your overall health. Winning!


VIRGO

Partnerships of all flavors could thrive in this week’s energy. Professionally things look positive for you this month overall. But this week in particular, you will be a smooth operator and on your game. Other partnerships will get a boost this month too as your 7th house is activated. You’re just doing life like a boss this week! Congrats!


LIBRA

You may get the urge to fine tune your schedule and obligations this week. You also may find yourself putting more into that schedule in regards to health and fitness. The stay at home orders, if they are still affecting you, may feel more irritating than usual this week. You’ll really have an itch for some nature, but may have difficulty figuring out where to make that happen. (hint: you will find a way)


SCORPIO

You may have to have a bit of a come-to-Jesus talk this week. And it may actually be with yourself (and Jesus, if that’s your thing). You may have to admit that you are less than perfect, and as an Aquarius, I feel for you. I mean, because we ARE perfect, but sometimes people think we aren’t. So I get it, sorta. But anyway, you can own up to whatever your short comings have been AND still be the badass you are. Plus you’ll have some extra sexy charm and charisma for several weeks to come, thanks to Mars, and Venus in your 5th and 8th houses respectively. Take your licks so you can...take...your licks. Wow. Ok I’m off to Sagittarius now…


SAGITTARIUS

You are very likely to be connecting and communicating with friends and family this week, probably thanks to technology. Also thanks to tech, you are in a great position to make some future plans with finances and career and family plans. You spiritual side will deepen all summer, and you may feel that shift beginning this week.


CAPRICORN

This week you may be the Queen or King of list conquests in a whole new way. Your to do lists don’t stand a chance! Focus, motivation, and organization will be your companions on this quest. It will be very satisfying and productive! The other thing that is satisfying is standing up for yourself and really tuning in to what is true for you. You’ve recently started shedding things that don’t work for you or don’t align with you. Your empowerment is here to stay for some time, and you are likely to be feelin’ yourself this week!


AQUARIUS

So you wanna be a millionaire? Well yes, we all do. And if anyone could, its you. This week you should buckle down and make a real, actual plan for business growth, income, and pursuing your dreams. Your energy this week is confident and bold. That’s great for business, but not always awesome for love relationships. You are tough, you run a tight ship and have high expectations of people, and yourself. But soften up a bit as you address old wounds with your partner. You’re safe to be vulnerable.

...Do not look at me in that tone of voice, Aquarius!


PISCES

You’re on a mission to finish old tasks and goals and clean up your act this week. Your passions will be headed in all the right directions for progress and you’ll have all the support you need when you express your desires to your partner or friends. In addition to cleaning up your own energetic stuff, it’s a good time to finish up things around the house and your physical environment that you’re spending so much time in lately. There’s positive energy around mending family fences too.