BitchScopes May 10- 17 A snippet of things to come

There are a couple of great planetary line ups this week. The New Moon in Taurus is really sweet and should be a sense of safety and comfort. Because Taurus rules the material realm, this is the perfect New Moon to manifest material abundance. A grounding ceremony would be very beneficial. The birthstone for Taurus is emerald, and it is fantastic for bringing in abundance in both finances and relationships. Yellow calcite and citrine are also great for manifesting money.

Jupiter enters Pisces on Thursday the 13th and this bodes really well for our collective outlook. Jupiter in Capricorn was rough, particularly because it was in the company of so many other hard hitters in Capricorn. We all know how that went. Jupiter in Aquarius has been much better. There has been

significantly more focus on humanitarian ideals and efforts, and vision for the future. This puts Jupiter in the 3rd house for the USA, bringing much needed optimism and positive communication to us all. Jupiter will retrograde in June and back into Aquarius again in July. But for 2 months we can catch a breath of positivity. Jupiter will enter Pisces again at the end of December and remain there until December of 2022.

There is potential for us to get triggered this week by an old wound or a sense of, how shall I say… “not wanting to put up with this bullshit”. Keep yourself in check and work on healing whatever insecurities come up.

Overall, it’s a great week to really try to feel peaceful, safe and comforted.



May 10

• Mercury conjunct North Node - sharp mind; planning for the future

May 11

• New Moon in Taurus - sweet, sensual, grounded, comforting
• Mars sextile Uranus - desire for fun and excitement
• Mercury sextile Chiron - healing via intellect
• Mars square Chiron - something can be triggering, internal conflict

May 12

• Mercury trine Saturn - good concentration
• Sun quincunx Juno - tolerance and patience needed in relationships

May 13

• Sun sextile Neptune - heightened intuition
• Jupiter enters Pisces - spirituality & connection is enhanced
• Sun conjunct Lilith - personal power is very strong; be aware of the desire to rebel
• Neptune sextile Lilith - intuitive guidance will allow you to push boundaries

May 15

• Mars quincunx Saturn - frustrated by perceived limitations

May 16

• Venus Square Vesta - your “job” may interfere with your true desires

May 17

• Sun trine Pluto - deep and intense experiences
• Venus conjunct North Node - your values line up with your long term goals

ARIES - You are stronger than you think you are. There is something hard that needs to be said. Yes, you can. Be precise, not vague. Be thoughtful, not impulsive. Be honest. Even if you think the other party is more knowledgable than you...say the thing that needs to be said. It is important for reasons you don’t know right now. You’ve got this.

TAURUS - Your spiritual journey is unique to you. If there isn’t a road visible for the path you desire to take, make your own road! Also, if your spiritual journey seems to wander and weave, that’s OK! Reclaim your power over your life starting with what you want your Divine connection to feel like.

GEMINI - Whatever difficulty you are going through right now, you need to know that you have the power and the resources around you to create something out of almost nothing. The right people will show up. The right circumstances will unfold. You can face down your fears if you feel deeply into your soul. If you can do that, you will realize that you really aren’t off track at all.

CANCER - You are often mistaken for a soft squishy being who is too nice. But You and I (and some choice others) know that you are actually a badass. You are a strong and natural leader when you desire to be. So in the present situations that you’re dealing with, it is time to be your own hero. It will mean standing up for yourself the way you do it for others. You’ve got this!

LEO - If you feel a little less than magical these days, it is probably due more to boredom than actual ineffectiveness. Your magic wand really only needs your unbridled natural enthusiasm to create. There just hasn’t been anything lighting you up for a while. But that is going to change soon. When something tickles your heart, brain, or soul...go in that direction. You will rediscover your magic if you follow your joy.

VIRGO - Your feeling of being overwhelmed will give way to a sense of personal power soon. There is a big change happening, mostly behind the scenes right now, and you are more than capable of handling this with an open heart and a balanced mind. Yes, really. Where there is chaos now, you will find direction very soon!

LIBRA - If you feel anxious, that’s a good indication that you need to get out of your head. Don’t over analyze your situation. It isn’t your job or duty to make things that inspire you make sense, to you or anyone else. You don’t need to justify your joy. The human mind is powerful and if logic was always required, well there are a great many inventions that never would have come into existence. Dream big and feel inspired by your dreams!

SCORPIO - Don’t let anyone tell you what flavor you should be. You were destined for greatness, not sameness, not predictableness, not ease of access for others. Listen to your inner guidance and be whatever the hell flavor you want! If you’re struggling with a decision...take action in the direction of your joy

SAGITTARIUS - You’re a dreamer, and a stirrer of pots. You do not have to conform to the expectations of the people around you. Don’t let anyone else decide what your life should look like. What you do need to do, however, is some practical (ew, blek!) planning, if even a sheet of brain storming, to illuminate your thoughts and desires so you can be clear.

CAPRICORN - The mind is powerful, and it can create amazing things, as well as nightmarish things. Whatever you are currently worrying about, let it go. Let go of control. Anything that feels or smells like fear, release it. A bright new beginning is right around the corner, so don’t encumber yourself with chains and cages now. Break free and fly!

AQUARIUS - Your courage and strength have gotten you this far, and there are aspects of your present existence that you never thought was possible at one point. Abundance is at your fingertips. You can manifest almost anything right now, especially if you tap into gratitude. A deep sense of appreciation for everything that you are and have right now, even if it is less than you want, is key to moving forward and being able to recognize and accept the gifts that are coming.

PISCES - Its time to move beyond your current state of existence. You are ready to level up. But you need to give yourself some grace and forgiveness in order to do that. The regret you carry is too heavy for this trip. Exchange your self judgement for self compassion, and reject anyone’s attempts to project fear or guilt on to you for moving ahead.

BitchScopes for May 3-10

Our collective head isn’t entirely in the commitment / relationship game right now. Mercury in Gemini makes for a busy mind and many distractions. (Mercury will retrograde in Gemini at the end of this month so pay attention to what is coming up right now.) We are ready to get out there and mingle, or at least share stimulating conversations with others. This is partly due to Spring Fever and Covid quarantine fatigue, but Mercury in Gemini is at play here too. We have watched all the Netflix and read all the books and planted the garden and deep cleaned the shower and now we are feeling like maybe we could put on pants and shoes and go somewhere. This distraction carries over into the work place as well. No matter how great our ideas are or how motivated we were when we woke up, once we get to the office (or living room or wherever), we suddenly feel like we need to alphabetize things and start that yoga routine that we said we would start 22 times last month. Guess what...you may not finish the yoga routine. But kudos if you do, because focusing on the body is very much in line with the stars.

The other cool vibe this week is our confidence in our skills and talents, and our drive for independence and self sufficiency. We need to make sure we find balance in that too, however. Because extreme independence comes from distrust and is often a result of previous trauma or abandonment. We do need to leave room for others to care for us. It is OK to need people.

To that end, take some time to dream up your personal A-Team for your life. Who are the people, real or imagined, that you would want around you as you proceed toward your goals and destiny? Not just lovers and friends...also consider the kind of doctor you want, therapist, life coach, accountant, business partner, agent, personal assistant. When the New Moon in Taurus comes on the 11th, it is a fantastic energy for manifesting what you want in your physical reality! So start doing your homework now.

May 3

• Mercury square Jupiter - positive thinking, optimistic about the future; we can overstep or speak out of turn, or overestimate our words
• Sun square Saturn - frustration, low energy, depression
• Mercury enters Gemini - good communication and socialization
• Venus quincunx Juno - feelings of instability in partnerships

May 5

• Jupiter sextile Ceres - generosity and compassion
• Neptune square Juno - confusion and disillusion in committed relationships

May 6

• Venus trine Pluto - intensity and passion
• North Node sextile Chiron - your wounds and healing process will point you toward your destiny
• Mars sextile Vesta - motivated to work and have the focus to get things done

May 8

• Venus square Jupiter - great for social connections, but carries risk of overdoing
• Ceres enters Taurus - nurturing centers on physical well being and pampering
• Venus enters Gemini - social, curious and flirty; less concerned with commitment during this time
• Juno quincunx Lilith - adjustments needed to find the balance between commitment and rebellion/the resistance to submission
• Sun sextile Pallas - feeling more assertive and enthused about our own talents, finding cooperation for our idealism
• Mercury square Vesta - interruptions and disruptions in the work environment

May 10

• Mercury conjunct N. Node - sharp mind; planning for the future

Heads up: Tuesday May 11

• New Moon in Taurus - perfect for MANIFESTING - more on this next week

ARIES - Don’t feel guilty about leaving something behind on your path forward, Aries. Old structures and rules and traditions are all undergoing transformation. So if something you used to believe or hold true no longer resonates with you, it’s ok to let it go. Lead with your heart going forward. Embrace compassion over tradition when making decisions.

TAURUS - Forgive yourself if you’ve done someone wrong, either recently or in the distant past. No one is perfect and betrayal is pretty universal. We are all selfish sometimes. And it’s OK! Make peace if you feel the need, either energetically or verbally. Then let go of your guilt and love yourself for who you are. Embrace your wild and primal nature and your changing moods. Others are attracted to you for that wildness. Be your own wild nature witch and watch what kind of juicy goodness you attract when you step more fully into yourself.

GEMINI - Fear can often make us act with a heavier hand than necessary. So maybe you’ve misused your authority or been “a mess” and maybe accidentally splashed some on those you love. Just because you may have been an asshole doesn’t mean you don’t deserve your heart’s desire. You may not have a clear idea of where your life is going, but you do know how you want it to feel. Don’t strip yourself of that because you feel bad about your behavior. Forgive both yourself and others, and move on.

CANCER - Ok so you’re not “normal”. So what? Let’s normalize not being normal! You don’t need to change who you are so that someone or multiple someones will like you. In fact, if you do, you won’t like yourself! Let your freak flag fly so that the other freaks know how to find you. You have, or will have, a strong tribe who accepts you for exactly who you are.

LEO - You are not one to back down from a challenge or a competition, even if you feel crappy. You can “fake it til you make it” with the best of ‘em. In fact, I’m pretty sure you wrote that book. But even you, King/Queen of confidence, has their moments. The truth is you don’t really have to fake it at all. There is a lot of power in being humble. You are pretty effing fabulous even on your off days. So cut yourself a break. A lion is always a lion, even when it is sleeping, even when it doesn’t catch the prey, even when it doesn’t win the fight. You need to prove nothing.

VIRGO - There are a whole lotta feelings swirling around in you. It might feel overwhelming and too vulnerable. You’re in a transition period and people who don’t make you feel loved need to go. Likewise, the people that you deeply care about deserve to know. Don’t assume that others know how you feel. Your authenticity and vulnerability will land you in the right group of people.

LIBRA - Sometimes the reality is even better than the fantasy. You are doubting whether you deserve something because it seems too good, or like you didn’t do enough to earn it. Or perhaps you can’t even see the reward because you’re still in that chaotic pre-creation phase. In any case, you absolutely deserve these good things and you don’t need to earn them. Believe in the goodness that IS.

SCORPIO - You may be feeling like there’s too much chaos for things to work out the way you’d hoped. Where you once felt so enthusiastic, you now feel overwhelmed. You should know better than anyone that this is how transformation works. This one may have snuck up on you, but that’s OK. Metamorphosis is messy. But the Universe is already working to bring your dreams to fruition. Believe!

SAGITTARIUS - Generally your optimism is a shining beacon. But when you get down, you get really, really down. In this state, you can completely overlook the good things that are around you because you feel so crushed by defeat. You don’t need to fix anything. Try to let go of control and let things unfold. Even when it seems like it is going all sideways, life is happening FOR you. Change your perspective.

CAPRICORN - Ease up on yourself. Ok so you’ve procrastinated...Oh My God call the productivity police! You don’t need to explain or justify. You don’t need to make yourself the victim or someone else a villain in order to make your case. Be there for yourself the way you are for everyone else!

AQUARIUS - Can you sit still? Or are you too busy doing all the things in order to distract yourself from feeling something? That kind of activity is rarely productive, its actually a little bit counter productive. Can you be bored? Boredom isn’t the end of the world. In fact, if you can sit still and just be bored, you might actually notice the abundance that’s raining down on your right now. Chill!

PISCES - Can you give yourself permission to screw up, and still be present? That need to escape, to live in your upper chakras, to transcend everything...is actually keeping you down, and slowing down the process. Being fully in your body is entirely necessary for you to be effective. Forgive yourself for your mistakes and be fully present for yourself in that discomfort. It will be replaced with something much more fulfilling than temporary escape.

Intimacy is Sacred

Last week was a Habanero. (was it for you? I'd love to hear.  It definitely was a little too spicy for my energy last week!)  This week’s transits paint a complex picture. Obviously this list of transits doesn’t come close to all the gears that are moving in any given moment, let alone a week. Your personal natal chart overlays all of this, and your partner’s chart, and your employer/employees’ charts, your childrens’ charts,  and so on. Even the individual horoscopes I do aren’t the whole picture, but it gives us a template to build on and to be aware of.  

Sometimes I get burned out on predictive astrology because psychological astrology is so much more interesting and useful in my opinion.  But as long as we aren’t throwing our hands up in the car and going “Jesus take the wheel! Pluto and Mercury and OMG I cannot!” and completely abdicating responsibility for our own choices, it can be helpful to know what could trip us up or  bless us in the coming few days. 

Pluto stationing retrograde, as it does every year in the Spring, is something we will feel for a few weeks.  It moves very slowly and when a slow planet like this stations, it does what I call “burning a hole” in the chart.  In fact, Pluto has been sitting at 26 degrees of Capricorn since February 27th and will back into 25 degrees on June 30th.  Wherever you have Pluto (or planets at 25-26 degrees), you’re likely to feel some tension.  Once he’s moving at regular speed, albeit still slowly and “backwards” relative to Earth, he will start to do that deep work that he loves to do and bring us awareness of things that were previously at the back of our minds or somewhat out of reach, mentally or emotionally.  But during this whole retrograde period he only moves 2 degrees or so. It is going to get hot in that spot on your chart,

The other planets almost echo that same deep vibe this week. There is a strong focus on intimacy, partnership, sensitivity, and a deep sense of yearning for something we may not understand yet. 

In perfect cosmic timing, all of this lines up with Beltane on May 1st, which is the symbolic marriage of the Goddess to the Green Man, and honors the potency of Nature. Flowers, fire, and fertility are all honored during Beltane. 

There are a good number of transits that speak to our desires to move closer to our destinies or divine callings as well.  This has been a theme for most of 2021 so far, in fact.  Look at the opportunity this week offers:  a full moon in Scorpio, under which we can release anything that might be holding us back from advancing to the next level, including our desire to control something that is out of our control; Pluto retrograde, to help us begin to uncover deep truths, and Beltane, to bless what we have planted so it can bring abundance.  What do you need to release? What are you realizing? What are you planting? How will you celebrate? 

April 26

• Full Moon in Scorpio - your deepest desires and your personal power will want to rise up.  The tendency to go too far is possible.  
• Sun trine vesta - striving for personal excellence
• Mercury sextile Pallas - your ability to communicate your wisdom is enhanced; your creativity can be profitable

April 27

• Pluto retrograde in Capricorn - Pluto retrogrades until the 6th of October. This will pour a little cold water over things where we may have rushed ahead and been too enthusiastic, pumping the brakes a bit.   The outcomes of your efforts (or the collective efforts) will become apparent. On a collective level, we will see our grade on how we’ve handled Covid.  There will be transformation.  Expect major themes of change around institutions such as the police, school, taxes, and corporate America.  Personally, you may become a little more conservative about sex and things in the 8th house. Many people will be in strong resistance to the changes that come up, and some of that won’t be seen until the very end of 2021.  

• Venus sextile Pallas - cooperation, patience and diplomacy.  Your creativity combined with your intelligence can yield great results

April 29

• Mercury sextile Neptune - psychic sensitivity increases; relaxation and healing

April 30

• Sun conjunct Uranus - excitement and change
• Pluto square Ceres - possible family drama, stemming from your desire to nurture being misunderstood
• Mercury quincunx Juno - tension with your partner stemming from needing to make a decision

May 1

• Beltane - Fertility, summer, Goddess meets Green Man, nature, fire, youth, vitality, celebration

May 2

• Venus conjunct Lilith - independence and sexual expression are highlighted
• Mercury quincunx Galactic Center - awareness of your purpose may increase
• Mercury trine Pluto  - powerful mental energy can help solve problems
• Venus sextile Neptune - sensual vibes 

May 3

• Mercury square Jupiter  - positive thinking, optimistic about the future; we can overstep or speak out of turn, or overestimate our words
• Sun square Saturn - frustration, low energy, depression
• Mercury enters Gemini - good communication and socialization
• Venus quincunx Juno - feelings of instability in partnerships

ARIES -  Listen Bitch, you’re as tough as they come.  It is time to assert your own inner authority over a situation that is potentially unhealthy.  With this full moon and Beltane energy, embrace the innocence of your youth. Try to allow your childhood wounds to be healed. Trust people at their word, believe in magic, embrace joy at any opportunity. Let down those tough walls so your inner child can trust you. 

TAURUS - Don’t be a pessimistic Bitch.  Allow yourself to believe because a significant and positive change is coming to you. You may feel jaded about “luck”, but you may want to open your heart so you can receive this.  You can expect a certain amount of chaos and disruption just before this gift appears for you.  So when you are at the end of your rope, you’ll know to hang on because its a sign that something brand new is amazing is about to appear. 

GEMINI - Don’t be discouraged, Bitch...you’re almost there! If there is a goal or achievement you have been working hard on, and you feel disenchanted and negative about it, here’s your sign!  You will need to face your fear of failure and accept it as an option so that you can actually succeed.  Sounds counter-intutive maybe.  But you’re going to call bullshit on your own self in order to move ahead.  

CANCER - It’s OK to be an indecisive Bitch...for a minute.  But your minute will be up soon.  This is a significant decision in front of you and it requires leaving some things behind to pursue something very new and different.  You may need to trick yourself into having a different perspective on the situation...something as seemingly silly as pretending to be someone else and viewing the situation from their angle.  You should do it, whatever it is.  

LEO - Transform or be left behind, Bitch.  The transformation may have already happened but you have not accepted it completely.  You need to take a moment to tap into your intuition.  This full moon is likely to be challenging to you.  The best thing you can do is to really lean into the discomfort and into the Divine.  Prayer and meditation are needed so you can accept this new reality. 

VIRGO - Don’t overthink it Bitch.  Desire is a sacred thing.  Stop trying to talk yourself out of it. The problem isn’t your desire so much as what or who you’ve attached your desire to.  You’ve been fooling yourself and closing yourself off to better things by clinging to what you think this should look like, simply because you’re afraid it won’t come around again. It will.  Re-examine your desire without the specifics and hold on to that core essence of it. 

 LIBRA - It’s OK to be nervous, Bitch.  You aren’t going to screw it up, you aren’t going to fail, you aren’t ruining anything.  The feelings that you are feeling need to be felt, not dissected.  You are safe to look at the situation with both eyes wide open, rather than feeling around in the dark with them clamped shut because you’re afraid of what you’ll see.  The truth is not that scary. The truth will validate the choices you’ve recently made.  You’ve got this.

SCORPIO - Buckle up, Bitch. The winds of change are coming to you and they’re going to blow through in a sudden and possibly upsetting way.  Try not to freak out and nail everything down.  Once this passes, and it will be quick, you’ll see that it has cleared away something that kept you from moving forward and you’ll be grateful for the shove...and the mess. You’ll be excited and ready to deal with it. 

SAGITTARIUS - Never give up, Bitch.  Persistence is key.  And if you find you’re lacking the strength required, lean on your family, both living and gone. Take some time to connect with the people closest to you and your fears about things will look much smaller. And when it doubt, go south.  (No idea, that just came through and I’m passing it along!)

CAPRICORN - Move your ass, Bitch.  Ok that is harsh, but so is your current energy.  Grief, sadness, depression, disappointment...you’re no stranger to any of them.  But in this situation, you may need to force yourself to get up and go.  Go for a walk, do some stretching, do some yoga, go throw a frisbee around.  Whatever...just move.  You literally need to move the heavy energy out of your body and your normal conqueror energy will return. 

AQUARIUS - You’ve got the power, Bitch!  You have magic in your finger tips, luck in your pocket, fate on your side...insert other cliches here.  There is no doubt that you are going to have a breakthrough very soon.  You’ve been manifesting this for a long time, and have been starting to feel defeated.  But chin up, wand up, eyes up...you’re movin’ on up!

 PISCES - Ease up, Bitch.  Do you ever hug your kids so hard that they tell you you’re squishing them? You might be loving someone a little too hard.  You’re trying to get your own needs for security met by securing the bejeezus out of someone you love.  Just be ok with being needy...it isn’t a flaw.  Your needs for love and security are sacred and valid.  But you’ll get farther by telling your loves what you need rather than trying to squish it out of them.