BitchScopes for July 5-12

This week your thoughts may be pretty pointed and you could find yourself wanting to call someone on their bullshit. While Neptune is retrograde, our intuition is actually stronger, and we may see a situation with a unique clarity. But of course we have to be prudent and sheath our sharp tongue for our own benefit, because the focus this week is truly about nurturing our loved ones and finding support from them for ourselves.

Both career and partner relationships are on stage this week. Your partner is likely to be a source of support for you, or you to them. The one challenge to that would be Venus square Uranus on the 8th. But I’m choosing to interpret that as a desire for positive change within the relationship based on new information rather than old baggage. That may not feel positive in the moment, but I feel you will be able to sense that there’s a supportive undercurrent to Uranus’ effects.

The New Moon in Cancer underscores this. We will be focused on nurturing, sentimentality, and feeling our feelings. New moons are always an opportunity for a fresh start. And in this case, relationships and family ties and experience positive influences. Try to view everyone as though they are 5 or 6 years old and see how it influences your interactions with them. Do this for yourself too. If you have old pictures, get them out and look at little you. Who were you then? Where are those parts of yourself now? They’re still in there...do those parts have expression? Play with that energy.

July 5

Sun sextile Uranus - pleasant surprises and exciting experiences


July 6

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  Mercury square Neptune - distorted thinking and confusion
• Vesta quincunx Eris - a challenging situation at work wherein you will want to speak your mind because you see through the bullshit, but you need to consciously craft your delivery.
• Venus opposite Saturn - loneliness, isolation, delays with money or love

July 7

• Mercury sextile Eris - realizations and empowering epiphanies
• Venus trine Chiron - reciprocal energy: relationship(s) provide healing; healing benefits relationships

July 8

• Mercury quincunx Pluto - deep (possibly dark) thoughts
• Mercury square Vesta - irritations and interruptions in your work
• Venus square Uranus - anxiety and sudden changes with love or money; desire for freedom and excitement

July 9

• New Moon Cancer - positive change, compromise with partner, nurturing
• Pluto trine Vesta - shifts that provide more control in your work life
• Neptune sextile Ceres - feeling connection to family and loved ones

July 10

• Mercury square Pallas - desire to assert yourself and state your thoughts passionately; frustrated communication

Jul 11

• Mercury enters Cancer - our thoughts and communication are more emotion-based; sentimentality

July 12

• Mercury trine Jupiter - good news and optimism

ARIES - Your enthusiasm toward a personal goal or achievement may feel delayed or unreachable . If you’ve been sidelined or otherwise held back, find the thing in your way and utilize it to your advantage. It could also be, though this would be somewhat unusual for an Aries, that you haven’t fully committed to whatever this thing is. More likely: you haven’t thought it through completely. When you manifest, and wish, bond yourself to that wish with a vow to stay the course. And if you just aren’t sure WTF you’re striving for, look to the water in your chart for clarity.

TAURUS - You are consistent in your actions, or in your inactions. A repeating pattern of disappointment might be because you haven’t finished your homework. When you get discouraged, your famous stubbornness kicks in and you have a tendency to throw in the towel. Knock that shit off. Do as much as you can today. Then do as much as you can tomorrow. Keep doing that until you’ve pushed past your own limited belief. Look to the Sagittarius in your chart for inspiration.

GEMINI - This week, lean in to your mama bear energy to protect what is yours by birthright. One of those things, which we tend to think we must earn, is joy. Protect your joy! It isn’t something you have to work for or deserve, it is a birthright, so claim it. Don’t let your job steal it. Don’t let your duties as a parent or a partner overshadow it. Don’t give it away out of some act of penance. If there is something you long for but don’t feel you deserve, get out of your own way and go after it. Damnit.

CANCER - Trust the momentum of the river that carries you. If weird things are distracting you, go ahead and follow them. There is wisdom even in wandering. Even your anxiety about certain things contains wisdom: Is it fear or is it excitement? When stuck at a choice or crossroad, pick the option that is the fairest to YOU. You tend to sacrifice your desire for the good of the family or tribe and this is your message from the Universe to pick something for you!

LEO - You are at the threshold of a life change. It isn’t really a choice, it is happening. But the great news is, this is the good shit! You’ve been waiting, working, hoping...and it is coming. Leos get a bad rap too often for being vain and conceited. But what is coming for you is due to your self confidence and charm that you naturally exude. Be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. Don’t downplay them just because other people are jealous. Own that shit, sis!

VIRGO - Things are going to start moving very soon. But take note: when things don’t look or feel the way you’d hoped, look for the blessing in the reality of the situation. You are good at finding the flaw in a system or process, or even in people. In this situation, what you may label as the fatal flaw could actually be the superpower. Wear your vulnerability or disappointment as a badge of courage. The destination where you end up is better than the one you’d imagined.

LIBRA - You’re in the midst of (or will be soon) a change that you’ve sought for a long time. You may feel a bit overwhelmed, both with the work, and by your emotions. Take a moment to realize that past betrayals have pushed you into current blessings. Rejection and protection are 2 halves of a coin. Bless the people who hurt you, and you’ll find that your own blessings multiply.

SCORPIO - You may feel worn out from carrying the weight of your passions. Don’t give up. Push through. Get mad if you need to. But pursue that dream with passionate vengeance. Lean into the fire in your chart to feed your internal fire. Your passion is also your purpose, and you can’t screw it up as long as you are acknowledging it. Don’t hide it under a bushel….let it shine!

SAGITTARIUS - Your innate idealism and optimism are serving you well. When you start questioning if you belong in a particular situation, relationship, place, etc., the answer to that question is in the asking. In other words, no. It is probably time to take a different path and go your own way. Your quest for truth will land you in a much better place. Keep an open mind and believe in what others would call impossible.

CAPRICORN - If you’ve ever been caught in a riptide in the ocean, you know how frightening it can be. The trick is to keep your wits and swim parallel to the shore line until you’re out of the current. You have to use the ocean’s power to overcome the ocean’s power… The situation you’re in now is similar. Keep your head. The fact is you are better prepared and have planned far more effectively than your “opponent”, who isn’t paying attention to how deep the water is. Watch the waves and just keep swimming (you ARE a sea goat after all, not just a mountain climber!)

AQUARIUS - You are about to step in to a period of ease and abundance that has long eluded you. But to recognize it, you need to purify your desires...meaning, get really clear on what it is you want. Don’t be too specific about what the thing looks like, but what does it feel like? Focus on essence, not form. You have the intellect and the skills to have and keep success right in your pocket. You will have the freedom to fill your own water vessel, rather than carrying everyone else’s.

PISCES - Withdraw from the chaos of life whenever possible and examine the path you’re currently on. Visualize a torch on either side of that path. What do those 2 lights represent? It is important you be clear about this and match your forward movement with your personal ethics. You are likely to find yourself in a position of having to choose between 2 opportunities, and understanding what your torches are will make the decision much easier.

You've got this! BitchScopes for June 28-July 5

In looking over the major aspects this week, it appears that both personal sense of confidence and relationships are highlighted, as well as some Uranian surprises, and the awkward adjustments of quincunxes. July as a whole appears to be full of adjustments, because there are quite a few ingresses (when a planet moves into a new sign) happening this month. There are 9 total ingresses in July (counting asteroids)! When a planet moves into a sign, the enthusiasm and energy of that sign and planet are heightened. It’s almost like the enthusiasm of Aries...ready to get in there and get er done! (As a side note, the anaretic degree, or 29 degrees of a sign, is somewhat like Aquarius and Piscean energy; Aquarius is somewhat detached and ready to move on at any given time, and Pisces is ready to merge with the other. There will be a few anaretic hits this month as well, because a planet must hit the end of a sign before it hits the beginning of another. They will also be brief, for the most part. The anaretic hits are more significant when a slower planet is lingering at 29 degrees for days and weeks.) Most of these ingresses are mid to late July, so for now we are just chuggin along.

Juno is pretty active this week, making her partnering needs known. And as mentioned above, Uranus is adding some excitement to the mix. “Excitement” is a loaded word - it could be good, it could be uncomfortable, it could be a euphemism. It is said that excitement and nervousness are essentially the same energy, with slightly different expectations. How you navigate that really depends on your perspective and current circumstances. Your best bet is to try to not have expectations at all, which can be tough. One of my favorite manifesting tools is the question: “How can the Universe surprise and delight me today?” This has been really helpful to me because I generally dislike surprises. But if you mix it with some delight, sure...sign me up!

Mars and Chiron both make more than one appearance this week as well...some of them as a duet. Mars is your drive, and Chiron is your wounds….so imagine Mars as a sports car, rarin’ to go, and Chiron is a speedbump. If you don’t slow down, something is going to hurt or get hurt.

Currently there are 4 planets retrograding: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. Of these, Jupiter is probably the most noticeable, perhaps with Neptune running a close second, in my opinion. Neptune retrograde can increase psychic sensitivity and intuition, but also pulls the curtain back and reveals what may previously have been illusionary. (Illusionary? Illusory? Gemini does not know!)

A little detour into Astrology 201: The planets are classified based on how they affect us: personal, transpersonal, and transcendental. There is some debate about how the outer planets are classified, because the middle planets used to be the outer planets. The personal planets are the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, and Mercury, and they all move relatively quickly through the signs. The outer planets, also called the Transcendental planets, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, are working on humanity and society as a whole, and move quite slowly, sometimes not changing signs during a person’s lifetime at all. Some astrologers include the middle planets in the “transcendental” category, or call all of the non personal planets “transpersonal”. Other astrologers, and yours truly, call the “middle” planets, Jupiter and Saturn, the transpersonal planets. They move slower than the personal planets but faster than the outer ones, and are deemed to therefore affect generations and smaller collectives.

Aaaaaanyway...Jupiter retrograde isn’t about “bad luck”. When the planet of expansion retrogrades, we tend to expand our experience on the inside. Jupiter and Sagittarius rule religion, belief and philosophy, so we may start to have some deep thoughts about those things. This happens every year. In fact, all the planets except Venus and Mars retrograde every single year. Those 2 are usually doozies. But we don’t have to worry about that for a while!

Control your impulses and enthusiasm, and possibly your demands to have your own way this week. Tend to your partner. And if you don’t have a partner, tend to your business, or your inner child.


June 28

• Venus quincunx Jupiter Rx - relationship tension or financial stress

June 30

• Mars trine Juno - affection and sexy vibes in committed relationships

July 1

• Mars opposite Saturn Rx - frustration, possibly repressed anger, but also perseverance and willingness to do hard work

July 2

• Mars trine Chiron - overcoming insecurity and fears; more ease in working around obstacles; renewed confidence
• Neptune Rx opposite Vesta - disillusionment and/or hard truths at work or around career
• Sun quincunx Juno - Possible tension and need for adjustment around your partner’s needs

July 3

• Sun quincunx Uranus - anxiousness, unexpected changes can cause nervousness
• Mars square Uranus - impulsiveness, acting rashly (Drive Carefully!)

July 4

• Sun square Chiron - your sense of confidence is challenged by wounds/obstacles
• Venus sextile North Node - your talents are on track to move you toward your goals

July 5

• Venus trine Juno - ease and joy in committed relationships
• Sun sextile Uranus - new experiences and pleasant surprises

ARIES - Listen to your gut this week. If you encounter a situation where you feel left out of the group, (family, work family, close friend), try to keep your cool. Acting out or squashing someone else will only prolong the issue. Rejection issues are always the biggest triggers and karma traps. Sometimes silence is the loudest response.

TAURUS - You desire the greener grass that’s “over there”, and you’re ready to walk away from the group in order to have it. There is freedom and forgiveness in disconnecting from a situation where you feel you are constantly defending yourself or your rights or your stuff in general.

GEMINI - Despite your skillful planning, the plan isn’t quite coming together as you’d hoped. There’s a leak in the system, and it might be money. Take stock of how your money is being spent, and where it might be better spent. The loudest advice about how to handle your money is the one you should avoid - it's only going to confuse you.

CANCER - Sometimes freedom can feel a bit overwhelming. If you are confused by all your choices, then don’t make one right now. Slow your roll. What may be causing further confusion is that the previous choice you’ve made isn’t showing any outcome yet, so you assume you’ve made the wrong choice. It is too soon to tell. Don’t let other people’s opinions add more chaos to the mix. Be patient.

LEO - Help help, you’re bein’ repressed! A dictator type may be hogging the glory and shafting you in the process. If you stand up straight, the burden piled on to your shoulders will fall off. Freedom from this situation will come when you confront the false authority/loudest ego in the room.Simply stand up, Tiger!

VIRGO - There are no rules in the grieving process, but there are also no shortcuts. You can’t outrun it. You can’t rush it. You can’t bulldoze through it. The more you resist feeling the pain of whatever was lost, the stickier and heavier it gets. To choose a new beginning and take action toward something fresh, you must recognize the ending of something else.

LIBRA - The feeling of isolation you are experiencing may be more self inflicted than you really want to admit. Don’t let gossip and rumors inform and affect you as though they are accurate information. It is entirely possible that someone you really like or trust will or has let you down. This darkness will persist until you allow yourself to connect more deeply to the people who love you unconditionally.

SCORPIO - A personal relationship may be experiencing change or shift that’s making you feel pretty bajiggity. It is possible you are too dependent on the relationships’ stability and constancy, and need to allow for growth...which always involves change. You may be tempted to withdraw dramatically or completely, but this would be a slippery slope to depression. Reach out instead of caving in.

SAGITTARIUS - You’re happy? Is that possible for the ever idealistic Sadge? Is this everything you’ve hoped for? It might be! But you may find that you feel overwhelmed by this possibility, or doubt that you can really feel good. It will take work, for sure. But the outcome really could be everything you have wanted!

CAPRICORN - Old business will be resolved soon, so don’t spend too much time and energy thinking about all the crap that is in the rearview mirror, or will be soon. This situation, as stressful as it seems, will offer you a new beginning. Take a deep breath. In this next phase, don’t be afraid to be a little more stingy and take care of yourself in a way you’ve not allowed in the past.

AQUARIUS - You may feel blocked because someone around you (likely work) will not address an important issue. Do not let this person fill yoru head with fantasies about possibilities that are not realistic. It may be time to take a step back from this association so you can clear your head. Bottom line: if it seems too good to be true...it probably is.

PISCES - Are you kidding yourself about something regarding money? Have you over extended yourself, or has your partner screwed things up a bit? Take off the rose colored glasses and look at the situation realistically. Stay grounded during this process. There is no need to berate yourself or someone else. No negativity or panic is needed. It is simply time to assess the situation honestly. Ask yourself: are you getting what you need from being where you are?

BitchScopes for June 21-28

This week there are some really optimistic and helpful transits. But overall, there seems to be this push-pull, teeter totter between self and other. The moon is full in Capricorn, which rules the 10th house. But the moon rules the 4th house, just opposite the 10th house. So that lunation alone creates a family vs. job vibe. But if you take a look at all the transits (over on the blog at kellymcclain.blogspot.com), you’ll see something like this as the play by play/day by day:

• You feel (and are) attractive
• You or your “other” are impatient and resentful
• Everyone is optimistic!
• You or your partner are jealous and needy
• You feel so gifted and talented!
• You feel disillusioned
• You have long term goals!
• You need to be spooned!!
• You spent too much money this week trying to cope with your emotional whiplash, and now you’re stressed about your bank account!! Go back to being spooned…

So, what the hell do we do? Well, first, let’s just focus on this Full Moon, bringing things to fruition and giving our success and ambition a nice boost. The first conflict you may feel this week is the pull between work and home. That could look like many different scenarios. But since many of us have been working from home and are now migrating back to the office, that might feel awkward and yukky.

Next, give yourself permission to think about just yourself once in awhile. Give yourself a you day. And If that is true, then give your partner a chance to think about his or her self as well and have a day for themselves as well.

Stay grounded! Look around you and realistically take inventory of what you have going for you. Check yourself if you feel paranoid or needy, and re-ground. Think about your feelings and then express yourself clearly and calmly to your people.

Then, give yourself time to focus on your work. An hour or 2 of uninterrupted time to brainstorm and organize. Where do you feel overwhelmed or bored? What’s working for you? What part of your work feels like a time-suck with little pay off? Make some post it notes of things you feel you need to do. Lay them all out and prioritize them. Move stuff around to the following weeks or months where possible.

Finally, when you feel negative and pissy, take your list of positive affirmations, look at it, and throw it in the trash. You’re allowed to feel negative and pissy. Give your family a hint about what’s going to happen and then give yourself an hour to just be a fucking brat, stomp around the house, yell at the door frame you just ran into, tell the cats to get jobs because they are freeloaders, tell your kid their room stinks, because it does. Pick up the phone and order a pizza because being a brat is exhausting. At the end of the hour. feed your cats, hug your family members and tell them how much you love and appreciate them, toss some air freshener into your kid’s room, and try to find something that is beautiful or fun or awesome that makes your heart feel bigger. Give your other family members the opportunity to do this as well, as long as it isn’t destructive. Don’t give the cats any opportunity to do this, because they are still freeloading bums.

After you give yourself a chance to feel whatever you’re feeling, then take your list of affirmations out of the trash. Give it to the cats, because all they do is complain.

Move on in love and have a great week.


June 21

• Pallas sextile Lilith - your gifts and wisdom give a voice to your personal power and rebellious desires
• Venus trine Neptune - romance and daydreaming are favored

June 22

• Mercury Direct - Mercury basically “stops”, and takes a few days to get going at full speed in a forward direction. The day Mercury stations is typically one of the wonkiest days.
• Venus square Eris - impatience, resentment, feeling left out, and other similar feelings about your intimate relationships, particularly with masculine energy; watch out for arguments, behave with your money.

June 23

• Sun trine Jupiter - Thank goddess! This is an A++ transit! Optimism & friendliness,
• Venus opposite Pluto - tension in close relationships; watch for jealous behavior, navigate feelings mindfully to avoid power struggles and major upsets
• Saturn sextile Juno - increased need for security and stability in relationships
• Chiron trine Juno - Your wounds and needs around what you need from your intimate relationship comes up for examination (in other words, you’re triggered)

June 24

• Saturn sextile Chiro - self discipline needed to overcome past wounds
• Full Moon in Capricorn - This moon is influenced by a mixed bag of vibes. The overall theme is success and ambition, and is bolstered by a sextile to Jupiter. But Venus opposite Pluto can pepper things with a bit of neediness. Overall, there’s a good boost of luck and fortune here, just be aware of manipulation by yourself or others.
• Venus trine Pallas - your gifts and talents are on point, and you are supported by your loved one.

June 25

• Neptune Retrograde - This period is known for increasing intuition, creativity and psychic connection. Interestingly, during retrograde, you may find clarity on things you may have been viewing with rose colored glasses. The resulting reality may feel harsh, but it is necessary. Neptune will remain retrograde until the end of the year.
• Venus sextile Lilith - you are charismatic and appealing to others

June 26

• Mars sextile North Node - Your motivation gets a boost, and your are focused on your long term goals

June 27

• Venus enters Leo - We are all more charismatic, affectionate, and playful. Also, we may be a little more focused on what gives us pleasure and be more focused on self in general

June 28

• Venus quincunx Jupiter - relationship tension or financial stress

ARIES - Your enthusiasm about your current/new project(s) may run into some obstacles this week. These aren’t a big deal and are more logistical and practical than any sort of real blockage. If everything feels like an uphill battle, just take a step back and go work on something else...literally anything else. Don’t lose hope, inspiration or organization...just take a break. This is temporary.


TAURUS - There is something to be celebrated but you can’t bring yourself to feel celebratory. Chances are very strong that whatever this is comes from something you absorbed as a child. Like, it's shameful to be too proud of your accomplishments, or your accomplishments never feel big enough or good enough. Give credit where credit is due and don’t be a crotchety old grump!


GEMINI - You might be creating your own problem this week. There is every indication that you’ve been nudged forward, or up, been promoted, or been liberated. But you can’t seem to believe good things are happening and you may be sabotaging things unconsciously. Knock that shit off! Would you rather be right about things not being as good as they seem, or would you rather be happy and believe that things are as good as they seem?


CANCER - You have a choice right now. You can choose to be disillusioned and apathetic, or you can get in the race and kick some ass. This is probably a family situation or dynamic that has shifted over time and you don’t like it. So, get after it and do what you can to help it get corrected. It is important enough to merit discussion, so don’t second guess yourself. If this is a work thing, just go after its wild ass, whatever it is!


LEO - Your intuition has gotten you far, and is on point. But whatever the current situation at the top of your mind is, it requires logic and facts. If the burden is on you to prove something to someone, or prove yourself to someone, get after it! Be logical and clear. The sign opposite of you, Aquarius, could help you with this. If things are not quite clear enough to act just yet, then observe and make notes. The fog will lift very soon.


VIRGO - I feel like I’ve said this to you several times this year, but here goes: be by yourself. Be alone. Be solo. Be your own bitch. Shut out the voices that don’t contribute to your well being. Shut out the clients that are crappy. Take care of yourself the way you want someone else to take care of you, its that simple. You need to pull back from all the giving you do for others and turn that generosity in on yourself.


LIBRA - You may feel frustrated because you’ve made some big changes and you still feel unbalanced. You feel like you need to do more to receive what you are wanting. In fact, you need to stop doing and just be still for a little bit. Receiving is a passive activity. If you’re too busy trying to do all of the things you think everyone expects of you, when can you possibly receive? Walk the talk, Libby, and then sit the hell down for a bit!


SCORPIO - You might be in quite a mood and not the best company at a party these days. You don’t feel appreciated and you could be feeling pissy about money or investments. Sit tight and don’t burn any agreements. You aren’t seeing the whole picture right now, through no fault of your own. The information just isn’t coming through. It will, within a couple weeks or so. Its perfectly okay to say no to some people until you’re feeling more up to it.


SAGITTARIUS - Your current challenge is to find a balance between skepticism and belief, doubt and enthusiasm, idiocy and innocence. You are being set up for a successful venture, but it won’t be without a few risks. Some people around you who love to advise you (or judge you), might be less positive. Take their input with a grain of salt...it may be worth considering their point of view, but you don’t need to throw out the baby with the bathwater just because someone else doens’t like the bubblebath...


CAPRICORN - You might get some news that isn’t what you hoped this week, possibly about something you’d really rather not deal with anyway. Don’t panic. Stay calm. Do a little acting, and pretend you really just don’t care because... you didn’t need “that outcome” anyway. “Hmpf. Fine. Whatever. It’s fine.” That may sound silly, but the truth is you will come out of this really OK, probably way better than you expect. In the meantime, you’re fine (fucked up, insecure, neurotic, and emotional), and that’s OK! (Call a Scorpio)


AQUARIUS - You do like control. I think most people do. But when you feel powerless, you can tend to lash out. You can be a very good manipulator when you want or need to be. And to some extent that is OK. But don’t be dishonest with a friend for no good reason. Its possible that fears about money are making you feel like you’re not keeping up with the Joneses very well. Well, screw the Joneses. Stop comparing yourself. Don’t decide what to do with this situation just yet, and don’t say anything to anyone who isn’t an intimate friend until you know more. Relax, you may not be in control but God is.


PISCES - You want to be warm and optimistic, but the truth is you feel jaded and disheartened. No need to fake it til you make it. But also, no need to word vomit all over someone who isn’t currently capable of helping you clean it up. You can still offer your warmth and optimism even if you have doubts and fears. Nothing is black and white. Embrace the gray and be gently honest with yourself and whoever this other person is