Make that Change

Well I’m not gonna lie, Bitches...writing these Scopes has been a struggle. I damn near threw my computer into the ocean. I have been battling a migraine since Friday. So I am definitely not in the mood to wrestle with computers who work slower than I do! But despite my foul mood, in looking at this week’s transits, I am very optimistic and feeling a little excited!

This week has a whole host of transits all aimed at helping us reach our goals and making desired changes in our lives. The timing is on your side, the moon is on your side...hell, even Mars and Pluto are on your side. One minor caveat: watch yourself for being overly controlling or manipulative.

Mercury is now direct...what did you learn during the past few weeks about your inner Spock? Put those ideas to work now!

Now, on to the individual scopes, because this bitch is exhausted!

2/24 Asteroid Lillith enters Capricorn (until March 16) - Lilith here can bring out feelings of being neglected,and will compensate by being controlling. She is willing to use sex as a means to feel in control and to feel accepted.

2/24 Mars trine Pluto - an intense fire and desire to achieve your goals

2/25 Venus enters Pisces - affection becomes more important, but there can also be a longing for something we can’t put our finger on

2/25 Sun sextile Uranus - Can bring pleasant surprises. Also...let your freak flag fly; express your uniqueness

2/26 Jupiter trine True Node - Divine timing is on your side

2/27 1219 AM PST  Full Moon in Virgo - Make that Change (cue Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”) The Full moon is quincunx Saturn (essentially describes work/life balance, adjusting responsibilities) and Trine Uranus (brings awareness that will allow you to make changes you’ve been desiring)

ARIES - This week, you might be aware of how one of the organizations or groups you have a vested interest in has some changing dynamics. It could be that new roles are being handed out. Or you might be changing up your friendships. It could be a little upsetting. Listen carefully to the logical part of yourself, and not the reactionary part, and if necessary, have a talk with certain people. I wouldn’t call it a “confrontation”, but it could turn out that way...and that’s perfectly OK. Bitch, stop apologizing!

TAURUS - Balance, Bitch! Wooo...that financial goal you’ve been working on is getting closer! There may be some changes at work. Now may be a good window for you to ask for a raise or change of department etc. Update your resume and put yourself out there. Better is coming, one way or another. You may find fulfillment and stress relief from a cause that is dear to you...perhaps some volunteer work. Its important to try to maintain balance between work and home, your head and your heart.

GEMINI - No rose colored glasses needed. You will be willing and able to see things very clearly this week. If you’ve been in denial about the need to do something to push you forward, that denial will fall away now. You may surprise yourself with a desire to go back to school or expand your study or something. Be patient, and try to be focused this week. Your squirrely brain will be very active, (as it likely has been since birth...but especially the last couple weeks) so you’ll need to really try to get things done and not be flitting all over the house accomplishing very little. Focus, bitch.

CANCER - Problem solved, Bitch. A financial issue that has been bugging you can find resolution this week, whether through a loan, a surprise boost to your income, or an end to the issue as a whole. Technology is your friend this week, and that is a mantra you’ll want to keep in mind throughout the week. Relationships (mostly friendships) can be transformed this week and next. That may mean a promotion for some friends, and a pink slip for others. It’s time to let some people go, and you know right away who they are.

LEO - You’re a bored Bitch. While you are familiar with the tale of the tortoise and the hare, you are probably sick to death of waiting for things to happen. Everything is slow and its so boring! Things are happening, its just mostly happening behind the scenes. You’re ready for your big performance, but the sets have to be painted, the sound guy has to figure out his sound board, the lighting tech has to replace some equipment...all these things happen without you to make you look your best. So try to be patient and keep running those lines! Your time IS coming!

VIRGO - Upgrade, Bitch. Is it time to upgrade some part of your work life? Yeah, it is. You don’t like change much, and you certainly don’t like not having full control over your daily routine. But if you can set aside a couple days to analyze your work flow, or maybe even install new software or computer, you’ll be glad you did. It may also be time to consider upping your dating game if you’re single.

LIBRA - You are normally pretty tolerant and can be very patient, but this week you may have had it up to here and feel unable to hold it in. You know what? Its ok. Say what you need to say. Because you’re you, it is unlikely you’ll say anything mean or cruel or out of line. So with that in mind, speak on it! That same energy may translate into a very protective vibe with your family (or you may need protection from your family!) Don’t be afraid to do what is best for you! Speak up, Bitch.

SCORPIO - Everything may seem utterly important this week...from people’s words, to your words, to small tasks and routine. You will be in a deeply feeling place and taking everything a little personally. This isn’t terrible, especially if you’re aware. This energy can facilitate a great conversation with your partners, both romantic and business; and your ability to feel into the details makes this a great week for negotiating. Get it done, Bitch.

SAGITTARIUS - Never one to back down from a verbal drama, you may surprise yourself and others this week with an announcement. Disruption is a necessary energy right now, and it might have you cleaning house, in more than one way. You will feel nervous about these changes, but also very excited, which is your favorite emotion. Make small changes to your house, rearrange the furniture, drive a different way into town, turn off your phone...do something different than you normally do. Change it up, Bitch.

CAPRICORN - Hide your credit card, Bitch. Uranus really wants you to thrive, and is shaking up things in your money department to get you thinking outside the box. You may be tempted to spend more on something than usual, but resist the urge. Are you bored? Probably so. Make some lists of goals and things you want to achieve this year. Make note of the things that require money to make them happen. Seeing it laid out this way will give you an a-ha moment. You are the solutions master right now, solving problems left and right. Keep going on your own lists as well as other people’s.

AQUARIUS - You may not realize it at the time that it is happening, but you will be doing something with far reaching and ground breaking effects. You are an influencer, and you hate influencers! How’d this happen? Well the world is hungry for your unique ideas and solutions, so now is not the time to be shy or second guess your desires. Keep being your weird self and pushing forward...you’re making changes in the world! Just be you, Bitch.

PISCES - You’re a genius, Bitch. A dream or vision or bolt of insight could propel you into a deep inner thought process and a breakthrough. Write everything down and allow yourself to feel excited. This breakthrough will help more than just you. It may be as subtle as deciding to compliment people more, or as ground breaking as a new idea that could change lives. You’ll feel passionately about it, whatever it is. Keep a notebook with you this week!

Saturn is up Uranus. (welcome to maturity central)

Well if you felt like last week was weird...buckle up bitches!  This week is a mixed bag of fired up emotions.  It can be sexy, angry, bajiggity, motivated and lazy all at once.  

On the plus side:  Mercury goes direct this week, and the Sun moves into Pisces.  The Sun will be the first to move out of that massive Aquarian pile up of planets, followed by Venus later in February, and then Mercury in Mid-March.  As that Aquarius stellium starts to loosen up and break apart, we can start to feel more grounded and focused. Aquarius is a lot of great things (said the Aquarian), but it can also be too detached, a bit lazy, and a little too much up in the head and not in the body.  Having the #1 luminary, the Sun, in Pisces will at least get us into our heart space and a little out of our heads. 

But there’s still a lot going on in the collective mind.  We have our eyes on the future, and the present is just not very comfortable.  Saturn and Uranus tussle in a square.  Saturn in Uranus dance in cycles that are 45 years long, forming a variety of aspects involving the themes of change, rebellion, freedom, authority, etc.  Our current cycle began in 1988, and closes in 2032 (when it will shift into different signs and themes).  World history tells an amazing story about these 2 planets.   Previous exact squares occurred in 1861-62, 1930, 1951-52, 1975-77, and 1999 - 2000.  Some of the major markers are: the Civil War, The Depression, The Korean War, The Cold War, the rise of fascism in the 1970s, and the Civil Rights movements, and the fall of the Soviet Union and other Communist regimes.  We are in the thick of this cycle now, and  have 3 exact squares this year: February, June and December.  We really are in the midst of actively forming history.  Governments and institutions that limit freedom, monetary systems, and a shift in world power is happening before our eyes. If you feel bajiggity, well...welcome to being human.  Twas ever thus! 

It might be hard to feel optimistic in this energy. Our thoughts are tending toward the deep and the dark.  Do what you can to cultivate joy and pleasure.  

Cue Venus Square Mars.  Established relationships can benefit from heightened sexual energy.  New relationships can suffer from poor judgement and impatience.  Just keep your head on straight. 

Lean into Pisces, dream a little dream, feel compassion for yourself and others, and work on your meditation practice.  Take time to think about how you may have changed your mind or actions during Mercury retrograde, and see how you can put those changes to their best use.  Take time to reflect and relax before Aries comes screaming onto the scene in March.  

Love yourself, bitches, and love the people around you.  What else could the point of this life be than to find the ability to love infinitely in the midst of so much mortality? 

2/16 Asteroid Lilith conjunct Mercury - thoughts go deep, dabble in the dark, feel empowered

2/17 Saturn square Uranus - Nervous inner tension is high as our need for freedom and independence bumps into our need for structure and stability.  While this can affect us personally, most of the action is global. Personally, this can bring about changes that are hard to navigate, or a difficulty in making a change that we want.  Stay flexible.  View challenges as surprise opportunities from the Universe. 

2/18 Sun enters Pisces - signals the end of one cycle before a new one begins at the Spring Equinox. We are more able to tap into our intuition and feelings.  Allow yourself time to dream and surrender your drop of water to the ocean.  

2/19 Venus square Mars -  This can be a strong time for sex drives, but can cause tension in relationships that may be already wobbly.  If you are not in an established relationship, be careful not to lower your standards due to lack of patience.  New affairs under this energy are probably fleeting. 

2/20 Mercury Direct - sound the trumpet! Mercury moves direct at 11 degrees of Aquarius, lingering there until the 25th, when it picks up its normal speed. 

2/20 Venus sextile Eris  - the potential to make new friends or start new relationships is strong, and based in mutual passion (which may not be a great thing if you’re not very conscious) As an example, this would be the ideal energy for a meeting of like minded feminists to start a club or a movement.

ARIES - Take a hike, bitch!  Get out into nature and absorb some of the Earth’s powerful regenerative energy for whatever your needs are in the present time.  Then spend some time thinking about what new project you would like to start.  Your boundless energy and deeply rooted sense of optimism are your strongest allies right now.  Whatever it is, it is nearly guaranteed to be prosperous and successful. You might get positive news about something of a financial nature this week.  

TAURUS - Do what you want, bitch! Love who you love and don’t worry about it being requited (this is not the same as stalking someone or insisting that they love you). Follow your desires. Even if you don’t get what you want, the act of pursuing it is worth a great deal! Follow your gut and your instincts, be adventurous, embrace something with passion. You are starting a new cycle. It may be a minor reboot or a major overhaul.  These changes may shake things up for you, or maybe even make you feel insecure. But remember, life is happening FOR you...so view every challenge as an opportunity to create the life you want. 

GEMINI - Seek stability, bitch!  What is required is wisdom and a certain reverence for those will experience and knowledge in the areas you seek success. Observe yourself and those around you carefully, and be a good steward of your resources.  When you act with responsible authority, more abundance will be added.  It is time to look to the future, to play the longer game, to build a reliable foundation for your new life.  Quick schemes and fleeting successful ventures built on the sand are in your past.  Build your new house upon the rock of maturity and stability...its more fun than you think. 

CANCER - Believe and heal, bitch!  Life is harsh and plain ol’ hard sometimes. But do not give up hope for better things, both for yourself, and for the community around you. But you have to see things clearly, the good, the bad, and the ugly.  What habits do you have that may be holding you back from your best self? What energies from other people (jealousy, sabotage etc) do you sense? End that shit right now!  Acceptance and gratitude for what is right now will usher in unexpected blessings sooner than you think.  Do not lose hope! 

LEO - Trust the journey, bitch! Let your feet and heart lead the way and try to leave your head out of it.  Don’t overthink every aspect of your journey on the way to your goal.  Distractions can sometimes lead to rewards.  A great place for you to get distracted is the woods.  Go as soon as you can to any grove of trees, forest, or wooded area.  Literally put your heart against the trunk of a tree and just be.  Sometimes experience is a better teacher than education or instruction.  Go with the flow and enjoy the ride a bit!

VIRGO - All that glitters isn’t gold, bitch!  Don’t be deceived by shiny objects or seemingly shiny people.  There is reason for you to trust your instincts, which are telling you to not trust a person or situation. You may not want to believe this.  If you do find yourself in a situation you needed to avoid, use your instincts to get yourself untangled as soon as possible. Don’t show your hand if you’re negotiating for something this week.  Be a sly and cunning bitch! 

LIBRA - Take a nap, bitch! Rest.  Go to bed, whether or not you sleep. If you dream, don’t make too much out of them. Just let your unconscious mind purge itself of the many details it takes in every single hour of the day.  Distance yourself from chaotic people and situations as much as possible. Seek out anything and anyone who makes you feel peaceful and at ease.  Your heart needs a little bit of a hibernation and a reset.  So if you feel unusually down, or sad, or slow, take the hint and “have a lie down”.  

SCORPIO - Cry if you want to, bitch! Chaos and loss are unfortunately part of the cycles of creation and life.  If you’re in some kind of dry spell, just know that what has fallen off the tree and falls to the forest floor nourishes new growth. You of all people are not afraid of the dark.  Feel your grief or sadness for what hasn’t come to fruition the way you hoped, and do it with full confidence that this is just the part of the cycle where the land feels cold and barren, but it is just resting before growth. You will absolutely get through whatever this is!    

SAGITTARIUS - Get your Nature on, bitch!  For real! You need to get out into nature and experience as much of it as possible.  Hold rocks in your hands, put your feet into a natural stream, collect some fragrant soil and take it home with you. Plant something, both literally, and figuratively.  Nurture ALL of your relationships this week. Allow yourself to be amazed by the flow of life.  A big new beginning is already underway for you. Open up and allow it in! 

CAPRICORN - Keep it simple, bitch!  Simple pleasures are the key for you this week (and possibly always?)  If it seems complicated, politely decline.  Engage all your senses this week and lean into your Earthy nature. Do things this week that make you feel happy and joyful in even the smallest ways.  Listen to laughter (hopefully your own).   If you have happy childhood memories, dig them out, along with some crayons, and let your inner child play!

AQUARIUS - You better work, Bitch!  Accomplishment and recognition are soon yours, but first you gotta do the work. Ugh. Aquarians are better at inspiring others to do work than actually doing it themselves, but this is your duty at the moment.  Clear the path and keep chipping away at the task until it is done.  Also, another thing Aquarians aren’t great at...accepting help.  If you have trusted people around you who can help with the larger tasks, let them! You’ll get a break soon enough, and it will feel so good!

PISCES - Protect what is yours, bitch!  And that means your loved ones, your home, and  your own energy.  If something is draining you, step away from it.  If you are hot, cool the hell down. If you are tired, sleep.  If your children seem needy, hold them. If your house is messy, clean it.  These are all activities of protecting and preserving what is ours in this weird life on Earth. Also, don’t forget about energy...sage your home this week, do a deep clean, play some loud and joyful music, cook some healthy food (maybe from your garden).  Find joy in being in your beautiful home.

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.