Embrace your best bitch self

Well Bitches I am happy to report that this week is looking quite nice! There is an energy building of optimism and this is a great week to really focus on your longer term goals, what you want your life to look like, and really do the work to move your toward your calling, your destiny, and your dreams.

It's a good week for communications and feeling positive. Even though Mercury is retrograde, the aspects it makes create opportunities to express our deeply held thoughts and beliefs, even if only to ourselves (which is the most important person in that conversation!) You may feel more open to new ideas, advice, or guidance toward changes than you normally do.

There are a couple of transits that are a little more harsh than the rest, but those also are pushing you to be your best self. Saturn sextile Chiron really wants you to heal something so that you can pass Go and advance toward your best self. Mercury square Mars does have the potential to create a disagreement if you don’t watch yourself. Eris comes in to give you confidence, even though she may be a smidge too aggressive, it is time for you to stand up for what you deserve.

But the best part of this week is The New Moon in Aquarius. This is a very empowering moon which encourages independence, uniqueness of self expression, and the inspiration to pursue your dreams. In rocky relationships, this could lead to some distance. But well established partnerships will benefit from this lunation. New moons are a great time for setting intentions and planting new seeds or starting new projects. Shoot for the moon and dream big...If its something that you really feel in your heart, you’re supported in your quest, no matter how weird.

And of course, on Sunday...Happy Valentine’s Day, the most dreaded of all the holidays. Love it or hate it, embrace it or ignore it...it’s up to you. The colors of V-day are great for supporting a connection between your root chakra (red) and your heart chakra (pink), giving you a feeling of stability and self confidence, and the desire to truly love yourself. At the very least, give yourself a day of self compassion for whatever you’re going through or have gone through. Be as gentle with yourself as you would with a very young child who needed some TLC. Or better yet, harness this for healing your wounds around acceptance and rejection.

Speaking of rejection, I’ve included asteroid lilith in this week’s Scopes. I will do a show on BitchSplaining soon to talk about the Dark Triple Goddess. She’s pretty complicated, so for now and to keep it brief: Lilith represents what we sacrifice for our independence, grief about hard choices, our rebellion, and our exile for standing up for ourselves. She aspects Mercury, Venus and Jupiter this coming week, giving what should feel like a bold confidence about our value as an individual.

It’s a good week for Bitches!

2/8 Sun conjunct Mercury Rx - Despite Mercury being retrograde in this aspect, this bodes wells for good communication. You may even be able to access thoughts and feelings that you normally have trouble finding words for

2/9 Saturn sextile Chiron - this can feel a little harsh at first, but this transit encourages healing at a deep level in order to accomplish your work in the world.

2/9 Mercury Rx trine North Node - You may find yourself more open to ideas or communication that advance you towards your calling

2/10 Mercury square Mars - impulsive or rushed thinking, pushiness, short-temper

2/11 New Moon in Aquarius 11:08AM - Independence, goals, hopes, dreams, innovation

2/11 Venus conjunct Jupiter - Luck in love and/or money

2/11 Sun sextile Eris - a medium level “take no shit” vibe; ambitious, demand for recognition.

2/12 Mercury conjunct Venus - “I just called to say I love you” vibes, expression of appreciation, feelings of gratitude and harmony

2/12-13 Asteroid Lilith conjunct Venus and Jupiter - this is also a strong aspect for self confidence through healing, and through embracing the whole self (shadow work)

2/13 Mars sextile Neptune - romantic, sexy energy; also creative drive

2/14 Mercury Rx conjunct Jupiter - good news, optimism, feeling happy

2/14 Venus trine North Node - attracts the right people into your life; connection that benefit your destiny

2/15 Asteroid Lilith conjunct Mercury - thoughts go deep, dabble in the dark, feel empowered



ARIES - It is time to let some of your guard down in regards to making new friends and connections. Those defenses have served you well, but you are safe now to deconstruct some of those walls. You don’t have to fit in, exactly. Just be yourself. Use this week to heal any wounds around friendships and rejection. Mercury is retrograde so it doesn’t mean you should call up your ex BFF and try to reconcile, because that has ended for a reason. Can you make peace with it and be open to the next BFF? Of course you can you silly bitch!


TAURUS - There’s some chaotic energy around your career. It could be that a change is coming, if it hasn’t already. It is a positive change, even though this transition may give you some anxiety. If you feel less than qualified to deal with whatever challenge is in front of you right now, be reassured that you have everything you need to kick ass. You are more ready than you think you are! Tap into this week’s transits for more confidence. You’re a badass Bitch!


GEMINI - Let your mind undergo the shift and transformation that is trying to happen. Your beliefs may shift, as well as what you really want from life. There’s a portal for you this week to receive a lot of Divine insight and clarity around your goals, and what you need to do or learn to achieve them. Accept help when it shows up, in whatever form it appears. Practice saying yes this week and letting go of the need to know or be right. Stop arguing with Life, Bitch.


CANCER - Introspection is not only your friend this week, but it is likely to happen automatically. Your ruler, the moon, is absent from the sky (to our eyes) so your voice may feel a bit muted. That’s Ok. In the seeming absence of the Lunar Mother, give yourself the gift or nurturing and unconditional love. No matter what kind of feelings you have, or mood you’re in, or how you feel about yourself, hold yourself with no judgement about any of it the way a perfect mother tends to a fussy baby. Let yourself be and feel cared for exactly as you are right now. You’re a sensitive Bitch and that is OK!


LEO - You may be asked to be bold and brave this week (and you know by “asked” I mean lovingly shoved in the direction of”). Luckily this is one of your strongest skills. You’re about to level up in some aspect of your life, and it will require trust and faith as you jump “blindly” into some unknown. You may second guess yourself around this choice or issue, and some close to you may question it as well. Jump anyway. Bitch. This is your sign.


VIRGO - While your routine and your life in general may feel a bit shaken up and messy, there is certainly a plan. Have faith in the power of the law of attraction. What you seek is also seeking you. But in your quest to have things a certain way, you’ve created chaos in the path. Let go of how things happen and visualize the end result. Needing to control the “how” is a defense mechanism and it speaks to your difficulty in having faith. Surrender, Bitch, and let life happen FOR you.


LIBRA - You also need to let go of the “how” in life. Focus on the “what” far more than the “how”. If your projects and relationships aren’t moving the way you want them to, let go of the steering wheel and trust the process. If relationships or goals fall off the list, that’s OK. This is how you grow...by shedding things every so often. Stop overthinking and trying to control everything, Bitch.


SCORPIO - Anxiety and excitement have very similar vibrations. The butterflies you feel when something happens or you meet someone new are often ambiguous. Is it a warning sign or is it meant to be? Your need to be in control to avoid pain is holding up a process. Vulnerability is called for, which might mean you lose your shit a little. It needs to happen. Put yourself out there in whatever way is called for and unleash the hounds. Let go, Bitch.


SAGITTARIUS - New opportunities are knocking! Stay in the flow. Focus on your goals and the outcome, and the energy around those will expand. A certain amount of discomfort and chaos is necessary to create the changes in your life that you seek. Getting out of your comfort zone is necessary. Stay focused on the end goal and narrow your field of attention. Open the door, Bitch.


CAPRICORN - A clearing out of the old has been happening in your life for some time. You may feel more like a lone wolf than ever, as so much of what has been familiar has either left, been stripped away, or been released by you. You are in an open pasture, on a blank canvas, and great things are going to be built. There is no question. Let this happen and unfold, because it is going to be better than you hoped. You’re in an awkward place now, but you’re about to embark on some cool new stuff. Embrace the emptiness, Bitch.


AQUARIUS - The price of individuality is that you must guard it and care for it. Because even you, oh weird one, can fall prey to the desire to fit in and be “normal”. Honor your own truths and your own unique journey by simply remaining on your path and being yourself. An exciting change is coming for you, and you will find it on that road less taken. You are a square peg in a room full of round holes, and that is just fine. Be a 4 cornered Bitch, because that’s what you were born for. Your square hole is coming.


PISCES - You have a natural tendency to become like those you are around most often. You absorb their ideas and thoughts and feelings. You are truly a shapeshifter as you move through your day and your life. Use this week, this moon, and the current energy to reflect on the true you, stripped of everyone else’s stuff. It might even feel foreign or awkward to only feel yourself. But it is important you keep sight of who you are and what you want, not letting what others want for you pollute your truth. Dry off, you watery Bitch, and take time to feel only yourself.

Venusian Dreams - BitchScopes for 2/1-2/8

Sorry for the absence of BitchScopes last week. But the bitch is back and just in time to save you from yourself, because this week could be a bit tense. Relationships could experience some friction, and not the pleasurable kind. Generally, most people will be in their ego and focused on their own feelings. So it isn’t a good time to ask your partner for something, to have a difficult conversation, or to ask your boss for a raise. Just try to have a quiet week. Next week should be quite a bit lighter, even with Mercury retrograde.

It’s also a pretty Venusian week. Give yourself a facial, work on your budget, organize your collection of $2 bills, find some art to browse online (hopefully museums will open soon!), take a hot bath, get a massage, write some love letters... you get the idea. Get your Venus on! 


2/1 Sun square Mars - competition and ego conflicts

2/1  Venus enters Aquarius - relationships can be unconventional and interesting. Things will need to be executed on “my” terms. Desire for freedom

2/5 Venus conjunct Saturn - isolation, sadness, difficulty expressing love

2/6 Venus square Uranus - unexpected urges and the need for freedom, change and excitement

2/8. Sun conjunct Mercury Rx - focus on thinking and communication, perhaps more introspective

ARIES - you are likely to find yourself reflecting on old friendships and the good ol days. You may even experience a re-do of something from the past. When that happens, use it as an opportunity to heal whatever this brings up. You can make significant progress in the present when you heal the past.

TAURUS - this week may find you just plain ol’ pissed off. Rather than a situation or circumstance, this may be directed at a particular person that you feel has misled you. Your ire toward this person is likely valid, just stick to the facts. Try writing out your feelings before you confront them. Your ruling planet is on your side, particularly if you remain cool.

GEMINI - the end of a confusing period is coming. This could be something regarding a romantic relationship that has been unclear lately. Interestingly, this is likely more about the ending of an illusion you’ve held. Mercury is your ruler, and in retrograde, you can gain a new perspective. You’ll be grateful to see the reality of the situation so it’s nothing to be scared about.

CANCER - while the world sulks this week, you could have a great business week. If you have a new idea or “recipe” of some sort, keep it to yourself for a bit. If a potential helper or benefactor appears, you will know if you can trust him. Chances are you can, just don’t share info with anyone who might be in competition with you. A prosperous week for you could bring out jealousy in others

LEO - when an opportunity shows up this week, no one will have to tell you to jump on it. You’ll be already on the road! There is a potential sudden change in some area you’ve felt stuck about, and you’ll be very pleased to see this movement. Stay flexible and don’t crowd your schedule this week.

VIRGO - the law of cause and effect will be in full effect for you this week. So if you’ve been waiting for an outcome about something, it could show up this week. If it seems harsh or unfair, just remember that what goes up must come down, and other cliches about physics. Take this outcome, regardless if it’s hood or bad, and know that this annoying chapter is ending with this. Onward and upward.

LIBRA - keep your expectations in check in this cosmic weather. You may have already experienced the trickery of Mercury. If and when it shows up for you, don’t let overwhelm or discouragement take over. Setbacks and glitches in your plans will be temporary and surmountable. Check your work this week.

SCORPIO - while you may be really inspired to start a new project (or relationship), sit on it a while You can definitely take care of some research and leg work now, and that will make your launch that much smoother. Even if you were to try to push through and launch now, you are likely to find speed bumps. If this is a new relationship, take your time getting to know them. This week is a little weird for love. 

SAGITTARIUS - pay attention to your dreams and intuition this week...they could hold the info to your next venture or adventure. Despite Mercury retrograde you may feel pretty confident, abd that’s good. Just be aware of over doing it as a means of either coping or celebrating. Good financial planning will literally pay off in the coming weeks and months.  

CAPRICORN - stay light on your feet, as the path may change right under you. Try not to be too attached to how things go this week, because your plans are likely to fluctuate. The old adage about one door closing and another blah blah blah holds very true this week. So if you encounter some “no”s this week, shake it off and keep moving.

AQUARIUS - the help you need will show up, if not this week, then very soon. This could come in the form of advice, which Aquarians tend to loathe. Take what is offered because it is likely to benefit you. You have the green light to proceed with plans that are either already in motion, and even new ones (no other sign has that message this week!)

PISCES - your best bet this week is to organize and sort through information and possibilities. You may need to make a decision that you feel unprepared for. The answer to the question involves some kind of sacrifice, but it will be worth it. Have faith!

BitchScopes for January 18th - 25th

 

All eyes are on Washington DC this week, and the inauguration of Biden as President #46. Multiple security threats are afoot and this will be an inauguration that is different than any other in history. At the time I’m writing this, we don’t really know what that will look like.

But certainly this changing of the guard, regardless of the ceremony that swears him in, represents a big change and deep breath for not just the U.S., but for all of US. I truly believe we have reasons to feel optimistic!

Just for funzies, I looked at the numerology. Biden’s life path number is 11. (So were Reagan, Clinton, and Obama.) He is called to diplomacy and leadership. One could argue that all presidents are called to those things. However, for contrast: Trump is a 4, which at the very least carries a lot of responsibility for stability. But it also came from “31” (the numbers in his birthdate added up), which is a number of Karmic Debt. His inauguration day 1/20/2017 was also a 4/13/ karmic debt number. In a case like Trumps, he is “supposed” to bring balance to his Karmic bank account, but he obviously fell into his South Node, and his need to *always* be right. He has definitely let his shadow drive the bus. 2021 is a 5 year, a year of change (which seems obvious for so many reasons). Inauguration Day is an “8”, the number of harmony and balance, as well as achievement and success. Trump as #45 was a “9” (an end), Biden as #46 is a 1, or new beginning. (Kamala is a “5”, and boy does she ever represent change, within a 5 year no less!)

Astrologically there is plenty of enthusiasm available to us in the transits. For as much fear as there is brewing, January 20th will also give at least 50% of the country, and much of the world a breath of optimism and relief. The first part of the week, while full of nervous tension, contains a lot of motivational energy, and just enough dreaminess to have us feeling inspired. Inspiration and leadership are things we have been missing for at least 4 years, and it is right that we feel inspired at this time. Anger can sometimes be great rocket fuel. Obviously we’ve recently seen anger taken way past the point of productivity and well into the destructive nature that we fear about anger. But if we take this bucket of crap we’ve been dealing with and use it to fertilize our garden or fuel our jetpack, we’re in business!

To my readers who may be really disheartened in our system, or who believe that this election was stolen, or who really sincerely fear for what a Biden presidency will do to your life, I offer you this: Change is inevitable. Balance is the goal of everything in existence. When the pendulum swings far to one side, it will also swing far to the other side. Our government and our country are certainly not perfect, and while we might think the reasons for that are vastly different, at our core as individuals, we all just want to succeed and have happiness. We need not trample our team mates in order to ensure our own high score. Let everyone be in the race, and let them all start at the same line. If you really fear you will lose, ask yourself if you are actually being set back, or if you’re just being placed at the starting line. Are you losing, or are you losing your head start?

At the end of the week and into the last week of January, we do have the potential for illusion and a little paranoia. As a collective we have a long road ahead before we feel OK again. As individuals, our job is to stay grounded and help each other. There may be a bit of chaos, but don’t let the loud voices throw you off. Stay focused. Put your oxygen mask on and then assist those around you.

Happy Aquarius season, Happy new beginnings...again.


1/19 Sun enters Aquarius - This transit, obviously one of my favorites, allows us to step back from our rigid individualism and embrace our connectedness and the collective. Goddess knows we need that right now!

1/20 Mars conjunct Uranus - This transit can stir up the need to break out of things that feel limiting. Watch your impulses and risk taking.

1/20 Mercury trine North Node - This transit can help give us the words that take us to the next step in working toward our goals.

1/23 Mars square Jupiter - gives you the energy umpf to start new projects and achieve major successes.

1/23 Venus sextile Neptune - this is a sensual and romantic transit

1/23 Venus quincunx North Node - Venus represents our desires and pleasures, and in this transit, we may feel like we have to sacrifice those things in order to accomplish what we desire. This can also activate the South Node and stir up a situation where we have to look at things differently, often a gift we possess.

1/23 Sun conjunct Saturn - Very strong transit which can encourage you to stand up and be counted. Hard work & discipline are emphasized. Additional responsibilities can show up, but this can also be a time of satisfaction, achievement, recognition, etc.

1/24 Mercury sextile Eris - your mind may be working overtime to sabotage you. Slow down and lighten up. Get other people’s negative voices out of your head.


ARIES - Don’t let any negativity keep you from getting up and going after what you want. Even if no one is going after the same thing as you and they call you “crazy”. Maybe you’re calling yourself crazy. Maybe you ARE crazy. Guess what? We all are...come on in, the water is fine! The major side effect of having a flesh suit is craziness. Take your energy and use it in a way that feels good to YOU. And don’t let anyone talk you out of your dreams.

TAURUS - You may have recently experienced a set back, or a rejection of some kind.It might be financial, or it might be more personal than that. Whatever the case, you’re being urged to not let the bastards get you down! Don’t let a rejection or a betrayal deter you from what you’re trying to accomplish. “No” just triggered your fear response, and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to choose love first. That means choosing loving yourself as well as others, and choosing to make your dreams worthy of the effort required to achieve them!

GEMINI - You’re one of those people who may be inspired by anger. Lucky for you, the collective is full of “inspiration” right now. Channel those feelings into something that lines up with your vision. Whether you literally create some kind of art, or you use the anger to fuel your jet pack, you can really utilize the difficult things you’re navigating to get ahead. Give your emotions honest expression and you’ll find each next step that much easier.

CANCER - Locate where you are carrying guilt, and in the words of some great sage: let that shit go! You can not attemp to feel whole or loved or effective if you’re carrying around guilt. “The mind of guilt is full of scorpions” (Shakespeare). Whatever this thing is, you either did your best, or you made a bad decision. Either way, forgive yourself and move on.

LEO - If I say “you’re obsessed”, what immediately comes to mind? Its time to let that thing go and fully release yourself from it. In (Brothers Grimm) Cinderella, the step sisters were so obsessed with marrying the Prince that when the shoe didn’t fit, they mutilated their own feet to force it to happen. Girl, put down the knife and either go shopping or go barefoot! Let this issue go, because you deserve better.

VIRGO - You may be experiencing unfairness or unbalance in a relationship. But if you make that relationship or that person the villain of your life, that makes you the victim. And if you remain in that energy, you’re missing the point. You may not be responsible for how you got fucked up, but you are responsible for unfucking yourself. I know you’re flipping me off right now and that’s ok. Love you anyway.

LIBRA - Be alert and aware this week. If you work, be on the lookout for new people on the work scene. Smooth talkers should raise some red flags for you. If this person seems very interested about you and your story, don’t give much information. I feel there is a narcissist circling your airport, and this only serves to help you practice your boundaries. You can be your usual charming self and not give a thing away.

SCORPIO - You are right on the threshold of a breakthrough or a jackpot of some kind. If you are questioning or being told you’re too picky, you’re not! Your keen ability to see deep into a person or situation gives you a huge advantage. Don’t question your gut. Keep pushing for what you want and don’t settle.

SAGITTARIUS - You will have a burst of clarity soon about a situation you’ve been struggling with. The thing you are hanging on to the tightest, or hoping for the most, might actually not be the right thing for you. And this week, or soon thereafter, you might have a huge realization about a better way to do this thing. Don’t be afraid to let go and let change happen. You might be holding yourself back with your resistance.

CAPRICORN - Lean hard into your very logical and analytical nature and you’ll find out that the facts more than support your need and request for more from another party. This could be work or personal, but you are not getting “paid” enough in some aspect of your life. I think if you analyze the facts and numbers you’ll find the obvious imbalance and be able to make a strong argument for needing a better agreement.

AQUARIUS - For most people, directing their energy into a chaotic situation yields more chaos. But for you, this is your jam. You understand that chaos is just creatively placed solutions. You will actually create chaos yourself if you can’t find what you need in the current system. Your ability to create order out of madness will not only solve a problem, but you will impress and entertain some people in the process.

PISCES - You may feel stuck or uninspired right now. You can’t seem to move out of the spot you’re in, and you can’t see a path. There are two things here for you: 1) you may be depending on someone else too much in this situation and 2) this situation does not define you. This may just be a Divine timing issue and even though you feel frustrated, it WILL change. However, don’t be complacent about it, and don’t expect a rescuer either. Trust yourself first, and trust the process.