Bitch, Be Still. BitchScopes for September 6-13

I’m so glad there aren’t as many transits to discuss this week, because Bitches, I am TIRED.

The week starts out with a lot of activity and that Virgo New Moon that I discussed last week. In the days following that I think we are best served with a certain amount of stillness to let the dust settle. Mother Nature makes this sort of obvious by the lack of major transits for most of the week. I double checked to make sure I wasn’t missing something. I may still be, but I’m running with this, because we all need this vibe!

"Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance."    -Morgan Freeman

"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you" - Deepak Chopra

"Everything that's created comes out of silence. Your thoughts emerge from the nothingness of silence. Your words come out of this void. Your very essence emerged from emptiness. All creativity requires some stillness." - Wayne Dyer

"So the darkness shall be the light, and the stillness the dancing" - T. S. Eliot

9/6

• Mars quincunx Eris - more power struggles; impulsiveness
• Mercury enters shadow phase (retrograde 9/27-10/17) - this retrograde will happen in Libra...so partnerships and relationships may feel a little detached; but depending on your chart, this could increase connection and intimacy. Let’s not panic just yet.
• New Moon in Virgo 5:51PM PST - Clean slate for starting fresh new intentions.
• Mars trine Pluto - ambition
• Venus trine Jupiter - optimism in love (thank goddess!)
• Sun trine Uranus - positive change and excitement
• Mars quincunx Jupiter - distracted from the real opportunities by shiny objects and busy work; impatience

9/10

• Jupiter sextile Eris - your rebellious and powerful influence can easily find opportunities to influence a wider audience
• Mercury quincunx Uranus - mentally stimulated by unusual information; keep your expectations in check because things could go slightly awry.
• Venus enters Scorpio - we are feeling more seductive, but we crave deeper intimacy and authenticity

ARIES - Lean into your dreams, your spirituality, prayer and meditation to find stillness. Yes, I know, you find stillness in a good run. So fine, weirdo...put on your running shoes and let the pounding of your feet be your meditation. Try to turn off your brain when you can this week and focus more on connecting to deeper aspects of yourself and less on solving problems or having new ideas.

TAURUS - Lean on your friends and hobbies this week to still your mind and quell any anxiety that is creeping up. Interacting with others is important right now, particularly if you have found yourself wanting to withdraw. Be honest with yourself and if you sense depression sneaking up on you, don’t be afraid to ask for help, either from the people who know you best or from a medical professional. The darkness is temporary but everyone has a different tolerance for it.

GEMINI - This week could be challenging for you because mental stillness is not your strong suit. So get organized and be methodical about how you do your work, rather than going 100mph and trying to do everything. With your ruler going retrograde soon, this is a great opportunity for you to take some inventory of your projects, tasks, and goals. Just slow down and spend more time with each task you do this week.

CANCER - Do some exploration this week. You could literally explore some nature. Or you could explore your own mind. Learn a language, sign up for some kind of workshop, or get lost in a book. Don’t let your mind wander into things that have happened in the past, or worries about money, in particular. A period of struggle is coming to an end. It’s OK to contemplate your navel this week.

LEO - You’re thinking “Stillness you say? I can nap with the best of them!” Yes, and also...peace and serenity could come in the form of some really good sex. I am talking about the really connected, intimate kind, not a fling. Other types of intimacy could include a heart to heart talk with someone you are close to, or just a good evening by yourself (wink wink). You could also benefit from some tarot, astrology, or even some Netflix crime psychology. Swim in the deep end in whatever way feels right, but attempt to stay out of your head and be in your heart.

VIRGO - Try to be mindful of your ego this week, and focus on other people when you can. Even if you feel like things are falling down around you...the best way to combat that feeling of helplessness is to help others. You’re certainly no stranger to charity and volunteer work. But you may need a refresher in just how effective it can be to serve others when you feel like crap. This, like all things, is temporary, so don’t try to climb up on the cross...you’ll never get that last nail in.

LIBRA - If you currently lack a good routine, this is a great week to find one. Make sure you incorporate some creative exercises (I don’t mean toe touches, I mean artsy-ish stuff) into each day. Try this routine out for 7 days and see how you feel after. The stability you feel you lack currently can be created with good time management and intention setting. This is a great opportunity to play around with “what would my perfect normal routine look like?”

SCORPIO - Do a little dance, make a little love...yeah those are lyrics but that’s what came through when I looked at your chart. Have some fun. Create some romance. Go out with friends. Break away from whatever your current routine is and gain a new perspective on your own life this week. You’ve certainly earned it. But remember, joy is your birthright, not something you have to earn.

SAGITTARIUS - Time with family and in your home will help quiet your chattery mind. It seems counterintuitive to tell a Sagittarius this, but I’m looking at your chart and it’s right there. The work and school and career stuff that is on your mind so much right now will figure itself out. Take this week to let go of trying to steer the river  and instead dive into your more domestic side.

CAPRICORN - Write. Write. Write. Or work on your website. Read a book. Call your sibling. Work on a podcast. Write your acceptance speech (for what, you ask? Who knows. See what comes out of your head!) . This week isn’t about making progress or achieving goals, it is about stillness, quiet, and peace. Give yourself a damn break, Cap. You can be Captain Dependable next week…

AQUARIUS - Focus on yourself this week, and what you like about yourself. It has likely been a while since you just sat down and thought or wrote about your strengths and weaknesses. Except fuck that weaknesses list, just do the strengths. We all know what our flaws are...but what do you feel makes you a badass, amazing, beautiful human? Resist the urge this week to rush, be in a hurry, or be impulsive. Pump the brakes and give yourself some love.

PISCES - You need some alone time. You need time to not think, or worry about anyone’s feelings, facial expressions, or heavy sighs. If you’re a parent, you’ll have to carve this alone time out of your days, but do it! Remember who you are when you are not someone’s mom, or dad, or employee, or partner. Who are YOU? Oh yeah, remember them? They’re pretty fucking cool. Eh?

Examining Purpose - BitchScopes for August 30-September 6

There are SIX quincunxes this week. I find the quincunx aspect very interesting, but after having a DOZEN of them in August, and having felt the sting of their awkward adjustment energy, I’m over it. Next! More trines please!

There are 5 more quincunxes in the remainder of September, making at least 11, and possibly making September at least somewhat similar to August (shit!) and some degree of uncomfortable... Again. Still. As usual. Ad nauseum. Fuck.

I will say that I feel that the slates were mostly cleared in August and that in September we begin to start something from scratch. The New Moon in Virgo is a great opportunity for us to set intentions for creating and inviting things in our lives that we care about, activities that matter to us, and relationships that serve us better than the ones we left behind in August. The ground IS fertile. Because even after a fire scorches the earth, little green saplings will poke through the destruction as they reach for the Sun. Endings and Beginnings, Life and Death, blah blah blah. It isn’t much fun. But I do not think September will be nearly as harsh as August for most of us.

Mars is very active this week.  He's currently in Virgo, so our perfectionistic tendencies will be strong, and impatience may be an issue.  This makes for good productivity if you can harness it correctly.  Mars can help you get things done at work, but this placement isn't super for relationships. Also not super for relationships is the Venus Pluto square.  We can't ignore Pluto, even if we try.  Power struggles are a strong possibility.  I feel these will likely take place in personal relationships, but many of our work relationships  could feel tense too.  

Speaking of work... Vesta appears a few times this week, and I haven’t seen her around these parts since July. Vesta rules our sacred flame - the work we do in the world that is sacred to us. Service matters so much to Virgo, so this feels very timely. The same is true of Ceres (to a lesser degree), who also peeks out this week. Ceres is sometimes considered the co-ruler of Virgo, as she is the goddess of the harvest. Work and Purpose will take a front seat to relationships this week, which might be an OK thing since relationships might be touchy. Try not to get too buried in any one project, because you might miss the big picture. And try to tread softly in relationships, because insecurity may run amok at this time. Listen to your heart, both in regards to your calling and higher purpose, and in regards to your intimate partnerships. Listen more than you speak. Give more than you take.

Neptune makes 3 difficult aspects this week (more appearances than the last several weeks), so art and music could soothe the aching soul. Listen to music that soothes you or provides you catharsis. I used to listen to Audioslave on my way to the job from hell (we miss your voice, Chris Cornell!). Or sometimes I would listen to Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen (sung by Tori Kelly), or “Ave Maria” (my fave is by Christina Perri, but take your pick) on repeat. Both would help me clear my emotions and my head before entering the war zone. Since these transits are a bit awkward and bajiggity, if we lean into the Neptunian portion of it, we can maybe find some solace. Just be sure to not lose yourself in the escape.

Having said all that, there ARE some nice, juicy trines in the rest of September. There are also some squares...but squares can provide us with the impetus to make change, so I don’t find them wholly objectionable. Feeling sassy is better than feeling crappy! This Fall IS shaping up to be juicy, so keep your bitchy lil chin up!

8/30

• Mercury enters libra - diplomacy rules

8/31

• Sun quincunx Saturn - a divide between what you want to do and your responsibilities and obligations

9/1

• Mars opposite Pallas - you impulsiveness goes head to head with your strategic genius
• Saturn trine Ceres - your nurturing can tende to be more pragmatic and stoic

9/2

• Pallas quincunx Vesta - changes in your work can challenge your instincts and intuition
• Mercury trine Lilith - expression of your more rebellious ideas comes naturally. eep!
• Mars opposite Neptune - feeling discouraged, inadequate and insecure.

9/3

• Sun square Juno - potential for feeling at cross-purposes with your partner, conflicts in relationships
• Venus conjunct Vesta - effort to have a peaceful environment; focus on material needs
• Mercury trine North Node - the words and ideas that can advance us toward our calling

9/4

• Venus quincunx Neptune - you may be blinded to harsher truths and instead feel dreamy and romantic. Honestly, I’ll take it. Its temporary. Enjoy that fantasy.
• Sun quincunx Chiron - creativity helps heal wounds
• Mercury trine Saturn - good focus and concentration
• Neptune quincunx Vesta - your focus on your work is required; disappointment at work is possible; lack of motivation

9/5

• Venus square Pluto - possible power struggles in relationships
• Venus opposed Eris - jealousy is possible in relationships

9/6

• Mars quincunx Eris - more power struggles; impulsiveness
• Mercury enters shadow phase (retrograde 9/27-10/17) - this retrograde will happen in Libra...so partnerships and relationships may feel a little detached; but depending on your chart, this could increase connection and intimacy. Let’s not panic just yet.
• New Moon in Virgo 5:51PM PST - Clean slate for starting fresh new intentions.
• Mars trine Pluto - ambition
• Venus trine Jupiter - optimism in love (thank goddess!)
• Sun trine Uranus - positive change and excitement
• Mars quincunx Jupiter - distracted from the real opportunities by shiny objects and busy work; impatience

ARIES - Your 6th and 12th house axis will be activated  this week, so work is highlighted.  What you do in the world, perhaps as a service, is emphasized, as is your spiritual side.  Mars & the New Moon will be transiting your 6th house, and Neptune is in the 12th.  Be aware of your shadow behaviors like moodiness and heavy- handedness, particularly about things that mean a lot to you.  Vesta will be in your 7th house, activated by a number of aspects, and will naturally bring your focus to relationships.  Be aware of either criticism or disconnectedness (caused by irritation) .  Use the moon to manifest a new routine with your partner.  

TAURUS - Your  5th and 11th house axis is activated this week, which is pretty cool, honestly.  Creativity, children, friends, hopes & dreams are all activated for you. Vesta  will be in your 6th house of routine;  the New Moon and Mars will be in your 5th house of creativity and fun, and Neptune is in your 11th house.   I smell a furniture re-arranging or re-decorating project! That would be an excellent way to channel your energy this week, particularly if you are feeling meh, insecure or just crappy about your home/family life.

GEMINI - Mars and Neptune activate your 4th and 10th house axis this week, so the pull between work and home/family is emphasized.  Vesta will be in your 5th house, which is great for you.  The New Moon and Mars will be in your 4th house of family.  You have a busy mind, and in this energy you can utilize that in creative ways to get things done both at work and at home.  If you need to throw yourself into writing, art, painting etc. in order to avoid a blow up in either place, do it!  Feelings of betrayal will pass.  Use the New Moon to create a fresh new beginning!

CANCER - Your 3rd and 9th house axis is activated this week.  Mars & the New Moon will be in your 3rd house of communication, so if you have something to write or publish, get after it.  Neptune in the 9th will stimulate your spiritual side. That 3rd house energy could be really fruitful for you, so beware of the desire to be lazy.  Normally I would tell you to soak it up and relax, but this week, its the little devil on your shoulder telling you to procrastinate that might getcha. 

LEO - Your 2nd and 8th house axis is activated this week, bringing a focus to money matters, as well as values and intimacy.  Mars and the New Moon hit the 2nd house, so use the moon to manifest! Neptune will be in your 8th house, so you may be in some denial about debt or loans.  That Virgo energy in your earned income area, however, can compensate with great management and organization. This is a period of transition for you, so get those ducks in a row and utilize that New Moon energy. 

VIRGO - Your 1st and 7th house axis this week, bringing focus to your identity and how you project it into relationships.  Be aware of self criticism.  This New Moon and Mars will be in that 1st house, so if you want to change something about yourself, make sure you do it for the right reasons.  Be careful of anything or anyone who doesn't seem honest.  However in this current energy, you'll need to watch for that in yourself as well.  If someone doesn't value your part of a relationship, don't assume they are right. Do the deep work and find your own value.  Use that New Moon!

LIBRA -  Your 12th and 6th house axis is activated this week, while Vesta is busy in your 1st house of identity. Mars and the New Moon are in your 12th house of shadows, do you may feel withdrawn.  Your instincts can feel muffled in this placement for Mars as well.  So if depression creeps in, just realize it is temporary.  If your routine has been upended, find something to keep yourself busy.  Beware of the desire to procrastinate or be in denial about some part of your life.  While you may not feel particularly empowered, you can use the New Moon to manifest some positive new habits. 

SCORPIO -  Your 11th and 5th house axis is activated this week. The New Moon and Mars will be in your 11th house of friends, hopes and dreams, while Neptune will be in a great placement in the 5th house of creativity.  It is probably high time you did something fun with your friends.  Vesta will be in your 12th house of shadows, so pay attention to your dreams and spiritual practice.  If you find yourself feeling judgey of yourself, or questioning your value, remind yourself that this is temporary.  Lean on your friends and if necessary, use the New Moon to manifest new connections. 

SAGITTARIUS - Your 10th and 4th house axis is activated this week, and the focus will be squarely on your career and your desire to succeed.  Mars and the New Moon in Virgo will be in your work sector. Your energy and your social calendar will probably be pretty busy. But Neptune is transiting your 4th house of home and family.  Don't neglect your family just because they don't ask for attention all the time.  Your particular sensitivities are needed at home right now, just as much as your skills are needed at work.   This would be a good time to do some home decorating projects with your family.  

CAPRICORN - Your 9th and 3rd house axis is activated this week. Mars and the New Moon will be in your 9th house, and you may be craving new adventures or feeling a bit bored.  Use the moon to manifest those adventures you are craving.  In the meantime, utilize Neptune in your 3rd house of communication to do some creative writing or journaling.  Vesta is in your 10th house of career, so you may question the meaningfulness of your job, or crave something more.  Don't let this get you down, because this discomfort is temporary.  Lean into your spiritual beliefs to get your through. 

AQUARIUS -  Your 8th and 2nd house axis is activated this week, with particular emphasis on your 8th house of "other people's money".  Loans and debts may come up for attention or consideration. The New Moon and Mars in that house actually are on your side. Use the New Moon energy to manifest a path forward.  Meanwhile, Neptune in your 2nd house of earned income may make your money situation a little screwy, or have you questioning your value.  Don't get too bogged down in this energy as it is temporary.  Lean into your spiritual beliefs, as Vesta is waking up your 9th house.  Meditation and prayer can give you a great deal of clarity and comfort right now.

PISCES -  Your 7th and 1st house axis is activated this week by Mars, the New Moon, and Neptune, respectively.  Neptune in your 1st house can distort how you perceive yourself.  I wouldn't recommend a drastic haircut right now, or anything that changes your appearance, because the results will be distorted through your eyes. Wait until the energy is clearer.  This energy lies opposite to the relationship energy being activated by Mars and the Moon.  Use the New Moon to manifest more security in your relationships with others and with yourself, and resist the urge to dwell on past experiences. 

The Scorpion and the Shrew - BitchScopes for August 23-30

Well we have another heavy hitting week in the sky. I can’t remember a time when we didn’t. I honestly try to keep it light and hopeful around here, but the planets don’t lie. I am, however, an eternal optimist, and I do believe that difficult times give way to better times. The chaos that we feel individually is happening globally and to the whole collective. That is no consolation, really, but the point is, there are massive shifts happening and it's uncomfortable, but ultimately for our benefit.

This week, the stand out event to me is Pluto (in Capricorn) square Eris (in Aries). Eris has been stirring things up since her discovery and addition to our collective consciousness in 2003. When she dances with Pluto, it is always a dance of passion. And by “passion” I don’t mean romance. Passion is about suffering. These 2 planets are constantly vying for supremacy. They have aspected each other in various ways over the last decades; it has been a Tango, it has been a Paso Doble, it has been a Crumping street duel.

Pluto insists on transformation, and on some level, sacrifice of the self to the process. Eris is proud and egotistical, and will not be subservient, or submissive, or subjugated. It is like watching a scorpion fight with a shrew. (Yes, I went down a YouTube rabbit hole to see what animals can win against scorpions. The shrew is a tough little critter, and I chose it for this analogy because bitchy women are sometimes called shrews. Welcome to my brain. Watch where you sit.)

Watch for your ego and your triggered shadow behaviors in the power plays of this week.

Ironically, Mercury also enters diplomatic Libra this week. This makes me laugh, because the rest of the week does not feel diplomatic. It feels pouty, angry, stubborn, resentful, powerful...but not diplomatic. We have to remember to lean in to those diplomacy skills and charming behaviors, because, you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. (What a weird phrase. Who wants to catch flies??!!)

You will likely feel a bit lost and confused this week. Don’t make big business decisions this week. Don’t give away your power or energy to a useless argument. Do stand up for yourself. Do spend time thinking about your goals and dreams. The whole month of August has been riddled with quincunxes, which ask us to make difficult adjustments to achieve our goals. We have made it through this hellstorm of a month. Chin up, we’ve got this, bitches!

8/23
Venus trine Saturn - commitments and contracts are favored

8/24
Mercury opposite Neptune - mental confusion (oh great. More? Again? always…?)

8/26
Mercury trine Pluto - problem solving, good transit for convincing someone

8/26
Mercury quincunx Eris - self sabotaging thoughts, overthinking your role, other people’s negative voices in your head.

8/27
Mercury quincunx Jupiter - unclear about goals; ambivilance

8/27
Pluto square Eris - this is kind of a big deal. There have been 3 squares between these 2 in 2020, and this is the 1st of 2 in 2021. This is a change or die sort of vibe, with a lot of ego battles thrown in for funsies

8/28
Venus quincunx Uranus - the need for independence in romantic or financial relationships

8/28
Sun square North Node - reaching your goals may require a sacrifice

8/30
Mercury enters libra - diplomacy rules

8/31
Sun quincunx Saturn - a divide between what you want to do and your responsibilities and obligations



ARIES - Pluto and Eris will activate your 10th and 1st houses of Career and Self Identity. (It may vary depending on your specific birth chart, but this is where they will hit in your solar chart). Feeling left out of something at work or around your public persona could trigger you into some shadowy behavior. It is important that you be aware of your strengths and weaknesses and innate gifts. Take personal inventory. When you are very clear about what you have to offer, you will feel less threatened by bullshit and challenges to your reputation and image.

TAURUS - Your beliefs are up for examination. Although, you may not be examining them consciously per se, it will be happening under the surface. Something is out of balance. Are you relying on “luck” too much, or are you obsessively planning for something? Are you planning for your success, or are you planning in case of failure...there’s an important difference. Somewhere in the middle of the spectrum between “pure luck” and “hard work” is the sweet spot. Check your faith o’meter.

GEMINI - You will feel the influence of others this week. The activity in your 11th house of associations, and your 8th house of other people’s money are both activated by the Eris Pluto Square. There is someone, or some thing or situation that has a suffocating type of influence on you. This feels like something that will be removed for you, but in the event that it is not, you do have the power to move this energy. A friend or colleague may be able to assist you. When you do move beyond this issue, there is an unexpected reward, either monetary or in the form of a fresh start.

CANCER - There’s a relationship that very likely needs to come to a close. This could either be a personal, romantic connection, or a work connection, as both your 10th and 7th houses are activated by Pluto and Eris. The action you need to take will be very clear, or it isn’t the right action. Once you close out this relationship, your chances of success increase by a great deal.

LEO - There seems to be a theme this week among the signs and it is that of “exits”. These are not the kind that happen to us in an upsetting way. These are the kind that we make happen because we need to. Such is the case for you. You should find a way to quietly back out of a situation or relationship that doesn’t offer you what you want or align with your principles. You can’t be the nice guy and just go along with it on this issue, you must make a move, or you will be stuck with whatever this is, and it doesn’t particularly benefit you.

VIRGO - It might be time to tidy up, do some Marie Kondo’ing, and get your ducks in a row. There’s a certain chaotic energy that is holding you back from making progress. While planning is one of your strongest skills, something is amiss. It may be something you don’t want to look at, like debt, or an unhealthy relationship. Let the light in, and the pieces will fall into place.

LIBRA - Your home and family are emphasized with Eris and Pluto squaring in your 4th and 7th houses. Home is where you can power up and take care of yourself. Let your family help you take inventory of your skills and talents so you can conquer the competition out in the world. Things will seem to move slow for you in areas other than home, but it is temporary. You’re being forced to take a breather, so this week, don’t fight it.

SCORPIO - You definitely are one of the stand outs this week in the Scopes. Some very positive developments are likely for you and it looks like it is a career or publishing opportunity. There is some type of new venture coming in and you’ll have plenty of support around whatever this is. Congratulations. Be sure to let me know what happens!

SAGITTARIUS - You may feel defeated now, but when the judgement comes down, you’ll be found in the clear (This could also be about one of your children). If there is anything legal brewing in your world, you will come out of this just fine. If you are, or have been in a dark place emotionally, you will be emerging from it, and not empty-handed, very soon.

CAPRICORN - Your sense of self is undergoing some difficult transformative experiences. Your 1st and 4th houses are activated by Pluto and Eris, so both your identity and your family are highlighted now. Whatever is put in the wood chipper in the current processes will act as fertile soil for future endeavors. But this isn’t all doom and gloom. It looks to me like you will emerge from this with your enthusiasm fully intact, and that’s saying a lot.

AQUARIUS - Boundaries are important in your current plans. Make sure you stay within your own integrity and act fairly. Your ability to discern without emotional fuss is useful, and your style of leadership will be appreciated going forward, even if you have felt it hasn’t been thus far. Be particularly mindful of your communication, and make sure it is clear, fair, and concise. Success is on the horizon, so all of this matters more than you realize.

PISCES - The situation around money will turn out better than you think. Your friends and associates may help you as well. Your 2nd and 11th houses are activated by Eris and Pluto, so your income is undergoing some kind of transformation or reckoning. The 11th house is the house of hopes and dreams, and it looks pretty clear that this transformation is a positive one.