Embarking on a New Era...

It may come as no surprise to you that this week is pretty introspective, as this time of year usually is. It is cold, the days are short and dark, the holidays have passed, and the optimism tends to fade into worry. This isn’t just a coincidence or side effect of Western Capitalism.

At the end of 2019, the last Full and New Moons were Gemini and Capricorn, respectively. We were receiving new information and setting new personal goals.

I personally don’t like to do resolutions. I balk at dated goals and quotas of all kinds and I always have. If I have a goal, I tend to keep it very close to me and not share it at all. The idea of working in sales and having a sales goal or quota gives me an instant panic attack. But some people thrive on goal setting. No matter which category you fall into, your 2020 goals were likely rather screwed up by Covid.

At the beginning of 2020, instead of setting resolutions, or even intentions, I chose a word for the year. It was “appreciate”. I don’t really remember how I came about choosing that word, but it was fitting, because the Universe is listening. Not only have I learned to appreciate so many simple things this year, but I have appreciated in my own value. My sense of value to myself has gone way up this year. I made a long awaited decision to not let people outside of me determine my value. This was a theme for me from the time I was about 19, largely related to education and career.

My word for 2021 is Embark. It is just a word that came to me, and I like it.

This last week of 2020, we are reflecting on a dark time in human history in so many ways. But we feel hopeful that there is an end in sight now. We are anxious and impatient for progress, and may be jittery and bijiggity as a result. 2021 has some fantastic potential, as all years naturally do. The transits of this week invite us to examine the areas where we feel insecure, less than, and misunderstood. If something or someone from the past shows up, it is a chance for us to determine if we truly learned the lesson from that event. The full moon asks us to be in our heart, projecting the light out into the cold Capricorn energy. Determine what “home” means to you, so that when you embark on the new year and its adventures, your personal compass is calibrated to know how to return to home.

I had a cool organizer/planner 2 years ago (I had one for 2020 too. Ha. That was a waste of money! hahaha!) that had awesome words on each corner that you could tear off. I’ve kept them and they’ve been sitting in a box, marinating with some crystal energy. I’m pulling a word for each sign to give you a word, or something to grab on to for this coming week, and beyond. Happy New Year, Bitches!


12/29 Full Moon in Cancer

It is the second Full moon in Cancer, this year. As the year closes, we are reminded to listen to our hearts, perhaps more than our heads. Capricorn grounds us, and Cancer brings us “home”. This moon also aspects Uranus, bringing us flashes of insight, and maybe excitement to this area of your chart.

12/30 Venus square Neptune - feelings of insecurity, distorted self image, or distorted perceptions in love and romance.

12/31 Venus conjunct S. Node - “ghosts” of relationships past may pop up, or relationship issues from the past. You can feel somewhat misunderstood.

1/1 Mercury sextile Neptune - relax, heal, create

1/1 Mercury quincunx N. Node - out of the box thinking (may clash with others, depending on the environment you are in at the time)

1/3 Venus trine Eris - you can reconcile the parts of yourself that have felt rejected; inclusion of some shadows of your Venus

1/4 Mercury square Eris - feeling misunderstood

1/4 Mercury conjunct Pluto - adds intensity to thinking and communications


ARIES - The word I pulled for you is “Intentional” and I feel like this applies to many aspects of your life, but primarily to your personal transformation. You can be passively transformed, or you can be intentional about it. Be clear about what you want from yourself, your relationships, your job, etc. Really think about the feelings you want to feel, rather than the specifics of how those feelings come about. Live intentionally and from your heart, which means being aware of your impulsive nature and reigning it in at times. Happy New Year!

TAURUS - The word I pulled for you is “Magnetic”, which I think is perfect for a Taurus! However, I feel that you doubt yourself and have a tendency to isolate, suffering from “imposter syndrome”, or feeling like you aren’t as good/smart/worthy as your colleagues. Claim your magnetism! You are creative and a fantastic team mate. People are drawn to you for many reasons, and your skill set is one of them. Happy New Year!

GEMINI - Your word is “Trust”. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed (and who hasn’t?), insecure, and like you can’t quite find your source of personal power, this is your sign telling you to trust that things will be lining up better in the coming year. Consider the strong possibility that you’re over committed, or trying to compete with others too much. Let go of some things and trust that you’ll still be secure and taken care of. Happy New Year!

CANCER - Your word is “Prosperous”. How can it get better than that? I feel that you need to channel some Capricorn energy (I know we’re all a little sick of it, but…) and get grounded in reality. Too many projects, balls in the air, or ideas about how to make fast money are just distracting you from your primary path. Focus on what speaks most to your heart and do more of that. Endeavors that help others but only take your energy and don’t give you much “prosperity” are things you should consider paring back. Happy New Year!

LEO - The word I pulled for you is “Spacious”. This is yummy and most people don’t give themselves this gift enough! Give yourself the gift of spaciousness, not just physically, but around your feelings. Like a fish that grows only as big as the aquarium will allow, you need space for your own personal growth. Maybe you need a bigger pond, a more expansive career, or just some time dedicated to feeling only your feelings. Ask “is this mine?” until you arrive at the thoughts and feelings that really resonate as belonging to you. Also, work on expanding your aura and the energetic space around you so you have some padding between you and the outside world. Happy New Year!

VIRGO - The word that came up for you is “Evolution”. It is time for you to bust out of the box you’ve put yourself in and walk upright toward something that is both practical AND speaks to your heart. Something in your life is out of balance. But before you go off half cocked and burning things to the ground, get out that color coded spreadsheet of yours and do some long term planning. Evolution is a long game, not a short race. You are more than you’re giving yourself credit or ability to express. Happy New Year!

LIBRA - Well if the word “Luminous” doesn’t describe a Libra, Idanno what does! This coming year is about pleasure and joy and the return to something that feels like home, but better. When you are joyful, you glow and people notice it. When you are in alignment with your soul, you create space for others to be as well. So your pleasure is not selfish, it is actually good for the collective. We are woefully out of balance and lacking joy, so feel free to radiate your happiness without limitations! Happy New Year!

SCORPIO - Your word is as deep as you are…”Solace”. In case you don’t know, solace is comfort in grief or difficulty. This coming year will give you solace. Hallelujah. If you’ve been trying to escape reality because it has just been too much to handle or digest or feel, you can now come out of hiding and embrace life. You’ve spent time hoping for what could change, and now you can go out and make it happen. The solace you receive will come from both your own actions and the new reality that is coming. Happy New Year!

SAGITTARIUS - The word that I pulled for you is “Tender”. I am laughing because I don’t know a single Sadge who would not be laughing themselves. I don’t really think of the tough love truth tellers as “tender”, but this message comes because you need to be tender with YOU. You could answer your disappointment and dissatisfaction with self judgement, but this is your indication that you need to do the opposite. You aren’t made of iron, and while you may not like it, you ARE human. Treat yourself more delicately as you pursue your dreams. And treat your dreams more like flowers and less like nails…Happy New Year!

CAPRICORN - Your word is “Vivacious”. And this bright word comes to you after a period of restlessness, hard work, and exhaustion. You can look forward to feeling more satisfied and making more by doing less. You will feel less frantic and worried and more calm and assured. This coming year you will be calm and assertive, radiate more personal power and confidence, and voila...vivacious! Happy New Year!

AQUARIUS - The word that came up for you (jumped out of the pile, honestly) is “Significant”. This couldn’t be more fitting for a year that the big planets begin lining up in your sign. Jupiter and Saturn are there now, shifting all that Capricorn energy of structure and foundation into a more “others” focused Aquarian vibe. This year WILL be significant for you. And it will be important for you to find your balance and be able to prioritize things. You may have many balls in the air this year, and it will be fabulous. But you’ll need to be light on your feet as well. Happy New year!

PISCES - Well I don’t think you’re gonna hate this word at all….”Charmed” is your word! This looks like a charmed year for you, and it is probably well past time! Your manifestation powers are charmed. Your prosperity vibes are charmed. Charmed opportunities will show up. It isn’t too good to be true, it will just be a charmed life, and you so deserve it! Happy New Year!

A week of Yang

Well I would love to tell you that the week of Covid Christmas will be chill and groovy, its more likely that there will be a lot of macho Yang energy in the ethers. Drive, competition, dominance, power, excitement...these are all words you may experience this week. The week starts with the Great Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction in Aquarius, which I talked about in last week’s Scopes (check them out here). This is a big deal, which will set the stage for big shifts in power for years to come. The way we structure our very society is up for discussion.


That same day is also the Winter Solstice. It is the longest night of the year, and after the long night passes, we await the return of the Sun and warmer days. Fire ceremonies are really beautiful to honor the solstice, or just candles around your house. Spend a few minutes reviewing what went right for you this year, because even in the darkest of times, there is something. If you feel like crap and can’t seem to find anything good to reflect on, simply allow yourself to dream about a future that feels amazing to you, and don’t hold back or be practical. We are in Sagittarius season, so dream big.


The movement of planets into Aquarius gives us a significant release of pressure, however. We are much more likely to feel optimistic about the future than we have in quite a while. We will feel less pressure in general without task master Saturn grinding us and working us so hard. I actually really love the energy of Saturn, but The Capricorn convention of the big players, including Saturn, just intensified all of that Capricorn energy to the point of us crying “Mercy! Uncle!” And so, now we get a reprieve.


So compared to many intense weeks in the months past, this week will not be awful, but this is definitely not a soft energy week. Keep your masculine energy and your ego in check. Your mind will be a genius- generating machine this week as well. But remember to check on your feelings, and the feelings of others. There isn’t much water in this week’s chart. There is a lot of fire and air, with a bit of earth. The feeling or image I get is that of an electric pole with its wires dangling and sparking, electrifying the air and space around it. If you don’t watch out for water, or touching the wrong thing, you can get electrocuted. You need water, but you need it at the right times.

Drink your coconut milk eggnog, eat your grandma’s cookies, enjoy whatever you are able to enjoy around you. Be gentle with yourself and others. Be slow to speak, act, and react. And utilize this confident energy to refuel your belabored spirit. Believe in magic and miracles. Believe in love and security. Believe...because the of the Sun (and Son) are coming. 

12/21 Sun enters Capricorn - We become goal focused and more serious. 

12/21 Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Aquarius - This is IT. This is THE conjunction of the year, and more than that. This is the biggest fucking deal with these two powerhouses in a few hundred years! There will be great shifts in power. Things become more intense and structures are ripe for change. The approach toward “career” will shift over time. (And so much more...)

12/22 Mars conjunct Eris - will light your fire. If you can channel your anger into something productive, you will kick ass. 

12/23 Mars square Pluto - the desire to assert dominance, a display of power; In the bigger picture, violence is possible. 

12/25 Mercury trine Uranus - brilliant ideas and a lightning fast mind

12/27 Sun trine Uranus - focus on the future, strong mental energy, exciting experiences


ARIES - Your Goddess (or God) energy is strong this week. You are in your personal power. But with that can come some fear of losing your power, and a struggle to hang on to things that must change and give way. Life is about cycles. Things end and begin in the same breath. Don’t be afraid to let something go. Clinging to it is what will truly take your power away...


TAURUS - Whether you are alone or with your close circle of people, you will feel the cockles of your heart warmed. Some of this comes from nostalgia and sentimentality, and that is great! If the present (time) isn’t what you want it to be, reflect back on a time that does bring you joy. And KNOW that those times WILL come again. Everything changes, constantly. Good times fade over time, and bad times don’t last forever. Let yourself feel joy and ease knowing that no matter what, you are loved.


GEMINI - Romance, or a beautiful new friendship, appears to be on the horizon for you. But first you have to really fall in love with yourself. When you truly respect and honor yourself for your gifts, and talents, and flaws, that radiates out into the world and you will call in other people who also honor you. Try to see the best in others and that will come back to you .


CANCER - You’ve been working on a garden for some time. Not a literal one, but a garden of dreams and goals. You will begin to see the first fruits of your labor soon. A time of easier finances and prosperity is coming with the growth of this garden. Yes, you can celebrate. You’ve worked your ass off and you deserve this!


LEO - This week, when you feel a nagging doubt, or a hesitation about taking an action...listen to that. Something may need to be re-evaluated or repaired before you move forward. Ask questions...of yourself, your partner(s) and of the Universe. There may be another path or a detour. Make sure you have all the information before proceeding. Your gut will tell you!


VIRGO - The past may be coming up for you now in the form of nostalgia, or an old friend or lover. When this happens, it can feel frustrating but these things happen for a reason. Address unhealed wounds that get triggered by the past and work on healing them. If you find yourself longing for the good ol days, really examine what exactly you are longing for, and set some intentions to bring that into your life again. Focus on the feelings, not the people. For instance, if you are longing for a love relationship, rather than pining over the past, set and intention to bring the feeling of being really loved into your life. It will happen.


LIBRA - This week you may have to “follow the rules” and it may cramp your buzz. This is necessary however so don’t fight with it. If someone with authority discusses something with you, take it seriously, and probably literally. This is only temporary. It may be a “test” or it may be building a secure foundation for the future. Just color in the lines this week. You can do splatter painting later.


SCORPIO - This week it would be great for you to stop and examine the things you do and why you do them. Look at all your options and obligations. There is very likely something that needs to be done differently that you’ve been doing the same way for quite some time and sort of forgot about it. Take the auto pilot off and get a feel for the way the plane is flying. There’s something in the details that needs a tweak. (This could be people who do things or work for you as well).


SAGITTARIUS - Your life needs a little balance these days. Your practical and spiritual sides are out of alignment. Whichever side is a little too heavy, work on leveling that out. With balance between DOing and TRUSTing, you will manifest much more than you have been. Start with seeking out more pleasure in every day.


CAPRICORN - Things will be coming full circle for you now and in the days and weeks ahead. The work you’ve put in will really start to bear fruit. You have been under a lot of pressure to do and be and perform and achieve and you have done all of that. Now you will start to experience the satisfaction of seeing things come together in a way that you’ve not felt in a while.


AQUARIUS - A new version of you is forming now. Your creative and brilliant energy will be utilized and appreciated more in the coming time. For the past few years you have felt like struggle has no reward, but that is changing. Now is a powerful time for you to work on manifesting what you really desire. The trick may be in remembering what that is...


PISCES - You are about to enter a period where you get to call the shots and live life more on your terms than maybe ever before. Independence is yours. Conformity was never a great color on you anyway. But a word of caution: don’t burn bridges. Be diplomatic and gentle. It will only benefit you in the long run, and help you fly higher!

No Big Deal

 

Well, yawn, I mean, there’s not much to talk about this week.  But I’ll try.  The week starts with a New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius, and is followed the next Monday by a little event called the Grand Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. It’s kind of no big deal (heavy sarcasm, people). But here’s some bullet points to illustrate that...

• This is the closest they’ve been since 1623 (or 400ish years)
• Last time it was visible from earth was 1226
• The last conjunction was in May 2000 (in Taurus) 
• This is the closest great conjunction until 2080
• Jupiter Saturn conjunctions occur every 20 years
• This is 200 year cycle, within a larger 800 year cycle, as the duo changes elements every 200 years 
• From 1226-1425 they occurred in air signs, 1425-1603 in water, 1603-1802 in fire and from 1802 to 2000 in earth.
• Earth sign historical markers : establishment of banking system, scientific materialism (the notion that only the physical world is real, there is nothing supernatural or philosophical that is of importance), the machine era, coal as energy, discovery of oil, stock market crash, capitalism conquered communism (which embraced scientific materialism and was by nature athiest), global recession
• The last time these 2 were in air signs: rapid growth in trade, urban life, the signing of the magna Carta, building of the great Cathedrals, formation of guilds, emphasis on communities, institutions formed for the poor and elderly, the founding of schools and hospitals.  
• What to expect for the next 200 years: rapid increase in technology (look how far we’ve come with the internet and mobile phones), instant access to data, expression of human creativity and genius, community values, the greater good, focus on equality, social justice, human rights, a transformation of capitalism into…? 

 So..yeah. Whatevs.  It’s just the dawning of the Age of Aquarius! (hahahahaha)

But for us, personally, the effect of the eclipse and all the transits this week seem to point to a period where we are more focused on the future, our goals, our commitments, and a time where we are parsing through a lot of information.  Inspiration is hovering just within our reach.  Optimism is growing.  We are ready for...something, we just can’t quite tell what it is yet... 

This is a time to believe in magic, in the highest vibrations, creativity, hope, and the power of human connection to each other, and to God/Goddess/Universe/Creator/Source. Dream big, love big, receive!

12/14 New Moon in Sagittarius solar eclipse 23° sag - set big intentions, being open to new ideas and ways of doing things (see last week's blog for more details info)

12/14 Venus sextile Jupiter - great for parties and intimate relationships

12/14 Mercury trine Mars - increased conversation

12/14 Mercury conjunct South Node - messages, information, commitments from the past

12/15 Venus sextile Saturn - desire and focus on companionship

12/15 Venus enters Sagittarius - relationships take on a more adventurous, as well as spiritual or philosophical tone

12/16 Mercury trine Eris   

12/17 Saturn enters Aquarius- Saturn in Aquarius is about organizing for the future. Humanitarian efforts become more of a focus.  The health of the collective vs the wellbeing of the individual entity 

12/19 Sun conjunct Mercury - great aspect for good communication, gives your mind a boost of energy

12/19 Jupiter enters Aquarius - shifts our priorities to the future, and general optimism toward the collective

12/20 Mercury enters Capricorn - Authoritative communication, well organized thoughts.  

12/20 Venus quincunx Uranus - internal conflict or nervousness about commitments, or your affections may be erratic  

12/21 Sun enters Capricorn -  We become goal focused and more serious. 

12/21 Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Aquarius - This is IT. This is THE conjunction of the year, and more than that.  This is the biggest fucking deal with these two powerhouses in a few hundred years!  There will be great shifts in power.  Things become more intense and structures are ripe for change.   The approach toward “career” will shift over time.

This week’s scopes are written with “changes” in mind, and how you can most effectively kick ass using the changes to your advantage.

ARIES - Whatever may be trying to make an exit in your life, let it go! It is time. In fact, it may be past time. Even if this departure (or departures) hurt a little, there will be a silver lining.  Sometimes a tree or flowering bush must be cut back to allow for new growth.  You may feel vulnerable, but there’s a fresh new start coming.  Forgiveness is also a key ingredient for your prosperity going forward. Don’t carry that negative shit into your new cycle. 

 TAURUS - Harmonious partnership is coming.  That means if you are dabbling in partnerships that do not bring out the best in you, encourage you, or understand you, it is time to let those weeds go.  They are taking up room in the garden of your heart, and all they are doing is using your resources and light. What is coming is so much better than what you leave behind.  And you can not mess it up, miss it, or otherwise screw up recognizing it.  

 GEMINI - Your dreams and wishes can and will come true.  But, yes there’s a but...you have to learn to say no to things that you know aren’t right for you. This means jobs, people, and situations that don’t align with what you’re trying to be and achieve. Take some time to appreciate how far you’ve come, and get clear about what you need to still do. 

 CANCER - What appears to be a very annoying delay, or denial, is actually in your best interest.  You don’t have to be happy about it, but you shouldn’t spend too much time being bitter about it.  Let go of how something can turn up in your life, and focus more on the feeling you expect this thing to give you.  Our tunnel vision and limited human thinking prevents us from receiving in so many ways. Let go of the details and focus on the feeling. 

 LEO - Be alert and awake, because all the information you need is about to be revealed.  It is truly your time to shine, and everything is possible. You are very likely ending a difficult cycle becoming a much more stable and secure person.  Your relationships will flourish in this new era, and things will come more easily to you than in the recent past. 

 VIRGO - Be open to what is new, different and maybe even weird.  Approach all opportunities with childlike curiosity.  Accept that what is different from you is no less worthy than you.  This will be an exercise for a few weeks and if you work at it, your creativity will open up in very exciting ways. 

 LIBRA - Your bright light is far more influential than you’ve been able to admit or accept.  It will be time for you to step into the spotlight soon. When you do, some may criticize you.  Do not be tempted to dim or turn down your light for people too uncomfortable to stand in it.  Your transformation is inspiring others. 

SCORPIO - Relinquishing control is not your favorite thing.  But if you can let go of the wheel a bit, you will discover what you’ve been missing.  This is a call to have faith and believe in what you can not yet see. Instead of “build it and they will come”, you have been working on the business plan,  hammering out the financials, and designing the logo.  Explore,  dream, discover.  Then make plans.  

 SAGITTARIUS - You are poised for significant advancement and success! Your perspective needs a little tweak, however.  Get out of the weeds of details and zoom out to the big picture. One of your gifts is aligning with Spirit to gain perspective. Use this gift for yourself right now and believe in things you may have told yourself are unrealistic.

 CAPRICORN - Your passion and ambition make you unstoppable. You aren’t afraid of hard work and this not only gets you to the finish line, it gets you there first. Right now its time to tap in to your truest self and live life on your own terms, without concern for people who question you or obstacles in your way. Greet any challenge with the calm strength that defines you at your core. 

 AQUARIUS - Things are about to shift powerfully in to your favor.  So for the moment, take a step back, rest, and gain clear perspective and focus on what you really want to achieve and experience. Being alone with yourself right now will help your mind to not get muddled with other people’s needs and wants.  When the tide comes in, you want your ship pointed in the direction of your dreams. 

 PISCES - Collect the facts and then trust your instincts and intuition to determine how to use them.  You do need some outside information to complete your action plan. That information is going to come to you in a cluster of other information.  Take note of all of it and parse it out using your gut.  Take action when you feel ready, no sooner, and no later.