What do you really want? And how will you get it?

Holy Cosmos, Batwoman! There is a lot going on in the skies this week! Wow! This week is a big, shiny invitation to really do some self examination as it pertains to our goals, dreams, values, and even our destiny. We are in Scorpio season, so everything gets a little deeper, and sometimes darker. Our shadows are asking to be seen right now, and by acknowledging this part of yourself, you can empower yourself a great deal. This week feels so much like a hard core therapy session to me.

First, there is relationship tension. We are feeling sensitive and dreamy and desiring deeper connection with the people and the world around us. But in response to our reaching out, Life says “Is this what you really want? If so, why?” And Life won’t let us off the hook without a real answer. What are your values? Are they serving your path to progress? What about your partnerships and relationships? Are they a help or a hindrance? And what are you to their path? What parts of yourself have you shoved in the closet because they felt unacceptable? Well guess what...Scorpio loves closets!

If you do the work of really tuning in and listening to your soul this week, the new moon at the end of the week can be harnessed in a really fantastic way to bring about significant change, transformation, alchemy, and miracles. Your intuition is hot right now, so tap in to it!







11/9 – Venus opposite Mars - can create tension, but not necessarily in a negative way. It rather depends on how you react to things.

11/10 – Sun trine Neptune - heightened sensitivity and compassion

11/10 Mercury enters Scorpio - deep & sincere thoughts and emotions, sometimes brashness in communication.


11/11 Venus quincunx Neptune - unrequited love, or unrealistic expectations based on values


11/11 Sun quincunx North Node - do your core values line up with your goals?


11/12 – Jupiter conjunct Pluto - Personally, this gives you the drive and focus to succeed and take power in your life. Globally, we may know by now this plays out very “bigly”. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. This is the third Jupiter-Pluto conjunction, this year. We had this conjunction on 4/5 and 6/30. This may precipitate another spike in the pandemic. But this challenges us on all levels to overcome obstacles.

11/13 – Mars direct - forward momentum in personal and global issues. We may be able to feel a better sense of direction now and be better able to make decsions

11/13 Venus trine North Node - follow your desires, they exist to lead you toward something.



11/14 New Moon in SCORPIO 09:07 pm PST - major manifesting, change, and transformation. Tap into your deeper self, your intuition, even your ancestry, to determine how to utilize this new moon for manifesting a path forward


11/14 Sun sextile Pluto - need to succeed

11/14 Sun sextile Jupiter - optimism and good luck

11/15 Venus square Pluto - simmering tension can surface in relationships, power struggles, jealosy, possessiveness.

11/15 Sun inconjunct Eris - where have you buried or suppressed a part of yourself you felt was unlovable or unacceptable, and how might you be sabotaging yourself by remaining unhealed?


ARIES - You are being called out. You should not be “behind the scenes” anymore. Your calling is to be the beacon on the hill, a lighthouse. However, not everyone can handle confronting their own shadow, so you may lose some people. This is not a sign of things falling apart, but of things falling together. Don't dim your light to make others more comfortable.


TAURUS - When you realize how badass you are, you will attract your equal. Your love for your self will help you be able to love others, and to overcome any jealousy or bitterness that may be brewing. The elevation of your vibe will change everything for the better. Do the deep, hard work using this weeks energy.


GEMINI - There is always more to learn. Even masters can expand their knowledge. Your path forward includes mastery of a skill you may already have. While you love knowledge, you may resist this task a bit. But trust the process, this will benefit you in a big way.


CANCER - You may notice some synchronicities and “coincidences” this week and in the near future. Pay close attention to how this puzzle falls into place...it’s a huge clue about something as grandiose as destiny. Things you’ve been working on will start to come together quickly and something that has eluded you will emerge from the shadows.


LEO - If things seem to go quiet, don’t let it shake you. Step into the lull and let loose with your manifesting power. Adjust your vision according to your instincts...dream bigger, or drill down and get the details dialed in. You will always land on your feet.


VIRGO - Under the energy of this week, don’t let your innate sense of practicality box you in. The possibilities are infinite. Let your imagination run wild and tell your rational mind to shush. It’s actually important that you visualize things you don’t see as currently possible in your life.


LIBRA - Everything you have worked for, including the obstacles you’ve overcome, are a part of your victory tapestry. A personal victory is coming. Don’t let discouragement take over now… things will pick up speed and you’ll be on your way. But take your lessons with you- they’re important


SCORPIO - You have what you need to move ahead. This season empowers you with a deep knowing. Follow the tug of passion, interest, and desire… those will connect you to your purpose. You don’t need to become or obtain anything else. You’re just waiting for the lightbulb to come on.


SAGITTARIUS - There are a lot of changes coming down the pike for you. You may have moments of feeling overwhelmed or like you’re juggling while tap dancing. Truthfully you can stand still and let it all fall and it won’t screw anything up. You can’t miss what’s meant for you.


CAPRICORN - When something you expected doesn’t come through this week, count your blessings. There was a shift and things realigned to your benefit. If there is a friend or colleague involved in this news, don’t shoot the messenger. What will finally come through will be better than you expected.


AQUARIUS - It is critical you be kinder to yourself than usual this week and in the near future. Be more gentle in how you speak to and about yourself. Give yourself a break. Your manifesting will be more successful if you infuse it with more self love than you think is necessary. Dote on yourself in a way that you’d hate from a lover.


PISCES- Stop. Look. Listen. The nagging questions you have are there for good reason. Look both ways before you cross the street, little chicken fish. A new route will appear when you realize that there’s more than one way to your goal. Just hit pause for a moment before marching ahead.

Thank you, Next.

It’s a little hard to give a clear description of this week’s overall energy. Mercury stations direct, which is awesome. But the day that a planet “stations” either direct or retrograde, it is basically still, and is often the most chaotic time of the retrograde. This of course falls on Election Day, because Goddess is really a comedian. There’s awkward energy afoot from Venus, Uranus, Mars and Saturn as well. It is probably a good week to practice social media distancing (I just made that up, as far as I’m concerned) and holding your tongue. Don’t assume to know the answer to anything until it is extremely clear. Week’s like this present us with an opportunity to focus on our own energy, and tune out anything else.

We are fresh off a powerful Taurus Full Moon, and its effects are still being felt. This is a  new beginning, as Samhain is the Celtic New Year. The harvest represents the culmination of lots of hard work. It is time now for gratitude for the abundance, and time to gather in with our dearest ones to eat, celebrate, winter, renew, and cuddle up. Whether you realize it or not, you have made tremendous progress this year. Take time to recognize it and begin setting intentions for your next trip around the Sun. 

One of the messages or themes that seemed to permeate this week's scopes is that of preparing for the next phase.  In some cases, this necessitates a little dose of tough love and truth so that we can truly progress.  Good teachers give 100% scores rarely, because if there is no room for improvement, there is no progress.  So take a look at your grades for this last cycle or period of time, (whatever you determine that period to be), and set intentions for improvement. 

11/3 Mercury direct - YAY! It will take a week or so for Mercury to get moving forward at full speed. And today may be very chaotic. This is compounded by the fact that Mercury is in a challenging square to Saturn. This can make us feel pessimistic and make communication difficult. We are used to that energy, right? I would not be at all surprised if the election process has to be escalated to the Courts. (FYI, Mars does not complete its time in Aries until January 7th, when it finally reaches 29 degrees!)

11/3 Venus quincunx Uranus - The need for change/excitement in your love life. You may want to kink things up with your partner in the bedroom. On the other than, you may feel somewhat disconnected from them. Don’t panic, this is a brief transit.

11/6 Mercury square Saturn - We had this same transit on 11/1. hard work and clear thinking, but hard to communicate it with others.

11/7 Sun quincunx Mars - Quincunxes always represent something that requires adjustment. It is an awkward pairing. In this case. There may feel like there is an imbalance between your identity and your desires. Like...a nun who wants to take Salsa dance classes. Once awareness is present, this can be utilized to help others.

ARIES - It is truly time for you to celebrate and share time with your tribe. Things should have settled down a bit within you and around you and it is time for calmness and pleasure and joy. Be open to friendships, new and old, and be aware that your presence facilitates connections for others to form new friendships too. Enjoy!

TAURUS - You may feel disconnected from your closest people and like things just are not clicking. Pull your energy back and use it for yourself right now. You have probably already poured a lot of yourself into this situation. If it is not progressing, then it is time to nurture yourself. This tension will pass, but it is important that you be very clear about what you really want.

GEMINI - This could be a very sensitive energy for you this week. You are feeling very creative and inspired and receiving a lot of intuitive information. But this can also make you feel somewhat vulnerable and tired. Put healthy boundaries up for your own energetic health and pace yourself as much as possible. Make a list of everything that is on your mind, even things that seem silly. Look at the list and let go of the things that you feel you can.

CANCER - You may be feeling somewhat defeated and depleted. At the very least you may feel dissatisfied. The work has been completed and it was fine, but you still are not pleased. One possibility is that you have held yourself to an unrealistic standard. Give yourself the credit that is due to you and allow yourself a moment to feel crappy. Then, get up and move on. This may have not gone the way you hoped but it wasn’t the failure you perceive it to be.

LEO - Keep yourself in check this week, BitchWhiskers. You may be over compensating and as a result, may overstep your boundaries or the boundaries of others. Don’t be too keen to prove yourself. Confidence is usually quiet. If the lack of recognition for something has you feeling crappy, keep in mind that everyone has had a hard time communicating lately. Do the work for yourself, not for the praise.

VIRGO - The planets this week may have you feeling a bit bitter and negative. Don’t let a petty or defeatist attitude sabotage you. Ask for help where it is required. This may require swallowing your pride. On the other hand if someone asks you for help, try to overcome the urge to be harsh or lecture them. A little humility can go a long way.

LIBRA - Everyone hates disappointment. You really, really hate it. The sky will not be falling down, or anything drastic or horrible. It just looks like things may not go the way you wanted, or in the timing you wanted. This is an opportunity for you to embrace hope and focus on growth. You will get there, so chin up.

SCORPIO - Accomplishments and completions can sometimes be bittersweet. You may be feeling nostalgic and a little bit of ennui regarding the changes and graduations in your personal life. This is a time for you to regenerate and gather your strength so you can move into the next phase with strength and confidence. Rest!

SAGITTARIUS - If you are experiencing tension in your personal relationships, try not to internalize it. Rather, take it as a sign that adjustments and a course correction are needed. Whatever tactic you are currently employing, switch it up. If you’ve been too tolerant, put your foot down. If you’ve been too rigid and harsh, try a more gentle approach. This period will not last too long.

CAPRICORN - Its time for you to pull back and do some quiet contemplation. This year has been particularly challenging and you’ve done a tremendous amount of work. The growth you want is coming. But right now it is time for you to rest. The soil has been prepared, now you must go deep and allow the things you’ve been manifesting to come to fruition.

AQUARIUS - Be in your integrity, keep your actions and behaviors above board and transparent as much as possible. This week and in the coming few weeks, do not rely to heavily on other people, even for professional services. Hold yourself accountable for wishful thinking or unrealistic expectations about how your life should proceed and then do the work yourself to get there. Don’t wait for a rescuer.

PISCES - Seclusion will serve you well right now, particularly if you are feeling disillusioned or bored. The winter season is the perfect time for you to cocoon and meditate on how you can be more open to receiving in the next cycle. What might you need to let go of to open up that channel further? Your resistance around this release is a key concept to ponder.

The Tea Spilling Rebellion

This week we could feel a bit triggered and quite sensitive. While there are some strong Libran influences for diplomacy and charm, there are plenty of ways for us to feel somewhat wounded this week.  The full moon is likely to make us all feel bajiggity, nervous, and vulnerable. Some of you may feel it in your physical body more than usual. 

It's a mixed bag of planetary influence this week. Mercury retrograde makes some both hard and soft aspects. We will be very alert and quick thinking, but communicating effectively to others will be a challenge.

Relationships are still a strong focus for us. We may be employing charm at every opportunity, but we may be doing it out of a need to feel more accepted.

Chiron is a little busier than normal this week too, hence the triggeryness. Generally there is just an air of insecurity.

But we’re not close to done yet. The big player this week is the Full Moon in Taurus on Halloween. This is our 2nd Full Moon in October, making this a blue moon. When this happens the call to release things is emphasized. So anything that you’re clinging to or that is clinging to you is likely to be challenged over the next couple weeks.

This moon is almost exactly conjunct Uranus, which makes this potentially disruptive. Full moons tend to illuminate information that was previously hidden or unknown, and with Uranus, there’s little chance of predicting it. Of course we instantly think of negative things, but sometimes the unexpected is a blessing (at least for someone). There is also the potential for revolutionary breakthroughs.

You know I love analogies...This lunation is like a little kid who ate way too much candy, refuses to go to bed, and throws a rebellious tantrum. Perhaps he feels like modeling his mom’s lingerie to the dinner guests. If you happen to watch KellyAnne Conway’s daughter, Claudia, on TikTok...you know what I’m talking about. Rebellion & the spilling of tea (that may benefit us, but certainly not her mom). Mars retrograde in Aries is only adding fuel to this fire. The information that is revealed may or may not be about us, but these revelations are always FOR us, even if they seem harsh. Release the things that you are too attached to and that may not allow you to see the big picture properly.


10/25 Sun conjunct Mercury Rx - mental alertness

10/27 Mercury enters Libra -   diplomatic and friendly.

10/27 Venus enters Libra - charm, negotiation, properness.

10/28 Sun quincunx Chiron -insecurity in general

10/29 Jupiter quincunx North Node -conflict between what you thought you believed and where life is pulling you (karma)

10/31 Sun opposite Uranus Rx - brings unexpected and exciting encounters, nervous energy

10/31 Full Moon in TAURUS 7:49AM PST - extremely powerful and very disruptive influence for the next two weeks.

11/1 Venus opposition Chiron - insecurity in relationships

11/1 Mercury Rx square Saturn-   hard work and clear thinking, but hard to communicate it with others.


Here’s this week’s scopes.


ARIES - Whatever it is you’re worrying about, try to stop. When we try to anticipate everything that could happen, we often end up blindsided anyway. Trust that things will work out FOR you. And don’t cut off your nose to spite your face in an attempt to “protect yourself”. Wait this out...it will work out for you!


TAURUS - This moon could have you in your feelins’. But if you operate thinking that the people closest to you know how you feel, you could create issues for yourself. If you’re experiencing some regret about something you said or didn’t say to someone you still care about, this is a good time to try to spell it out. Get very clear about what you want to say first.


GEMINI - If busy-ness is keeping you from focusing on some uncomfortable feelings, this full moon may not allow you any more excuses. Sooner or later you will have to face what you’re avoiding, emotionally. You might consider doing it on your own terms so the Universe doesn’t do it for you.


CANCER - I feel this moon could make your body feel a little worn out. If you’re feeling tired and just UGH in your fleshsuit these days, it will be OK. You really have already done most of what “has” to be done. So it is really OK to take a breather and give your body some rest. Really.


LEO - If I say the word “guilt” what immediately comes to mind? Take whatever that issue is and love yourself through it. The judgement you inflict on yourself (even though the guilt may have initially come from someone else) is way too harsh. It is time to forgive yourself or someone else and move ahead with love.


VIRGO - When you receive an unexpected gift, compliment, raise, etc in the next few weeks, don’t question it, or be suspicious, or try to deflect the affection coming to you. Take it, graciously, and realize that you’ve earned this!


LIBRA - Your charm is shining brightly this week, despite the general feeling of MEH in the world around you. Your charisma may not exactly get you what you are trying to get this week, but hey, the rest of us are enjoying you. So you do you. Don’t let anyone else’s darkness rain on your parade this week.


SCORPIO - Don’t be afraid of judgement that may come down the pike toward you this week. It isn’t as much about you as it may seem at first. It is more about the big picture and possibly other members on your team. If you start to feel sorry for yourself, remember you’re a badass bitch and keep on truckin. Whatever this is, it is a fleeting problem, despite appearances to the contrary.


SAGITTARIUS - If you find yourself feeling sorry for yourself this week, try doing the opposite of what you would normally do. Normally you would plunge headlong into deep philosophical explanations about the esoteric aspects of life. Instead, be fully in your body, loving and accepting even the parts of it that may fail you. Sometimes that is all that is needed.


CAPRICORN - If you didn’t have a person or thing to blame your dissatisfaction on, what then would you look to for change? Yes. ding ding ding! Yourself. You are in charge. You control so much more about your life than you’re realizing right now. You are not a victim, so quit acting like one.


AQUARIUS - The ghosts of narcissists past may visit you this week. Someone you care about who just can not seem to get over themselves may reappear in your life after an absence….a lovely, peaceful, non energy sucking absence. Be very aware of sharing any of your personal feelings with this person. They will retreat back into the woodwork.


PISCES - If you’re feeling physically wounded and somewhat weak this week, consider things that are not physical as culprits. (This is the exact opposite of what I received for Sagittarius... interesting!) Emotional and unseen energies can definitely affect your physical stamina. It is time for a good release and detox under this moon. And consider a couple days by yourself afterward to regenerate.