Not Small Potatoes - BitchScopes for the week of January 17th

There are quite a few significant things happening this week: 1) the Full moon in Cancer, opposite Pluto 2) Uranus direct 3) the nodes of the moon changing signs 4) Sun and Mars changing signs. And honorable mention for Mercury conjunct Sun (Cazimi)

This week kicks off with that uber emo full moon in Cancer, opposite Pluto, which is “offering” (which is a euphemism for “shoving it at your face”) a deep emotional release around something. When I say “something”, chances are that a situation or circumstance popped in to your head. That’s probably the something that is up to bat. I don’t think this is an emotional crisis or nervous breakdown necessarily; I feel this is more like a big ol’ mood. If you can keep yourself from spewing all over your family members or co-workers, this should be deep/intense but very temporary. Mindfulness is key. There’s always a reason for the emotions you feel, and you don’t always have to understand them, you just need to acknowledge them. If you feel jealous, triggered, betrayed, manipulated, or maybe even sense that you are doing some manipulating, take a moment to question why. Pluto always applauds shadow work!

After the dust from the full moon settles, your intellect is more highlighted than your emotions. This is a good thing, except for the fact that in this energy you may have a hard time pinpointing your emotions and therefore difficulty expressing them clearly. Your intellect will help you out of this quandary as much as it helped you into it. You may just feel slightly more disconnected from your emotional self than usual. For native Aquarians, as well as Geminis, this is normal and comfortable…haha! (Libra is also an air sign and therefore more cerebral than emotional, but Libra vibrates a little differently, so the lack of perfect harmony may be slightly annoying for them.) But for water signs, it may be a little frustrating. Just remember that nothing is broken just because you can’t name that feeling.

Uranus is a future oriented sign. If you are stuck in the the past, old thinking, old situations and patterns, etc., Uranus is good at shaking those things loose. If you aren’t expecting the changes, they can be jarring. But if, during the last 6 months, you realized something significant needs to change, Uranus’ direct motion will help clarify that.

The nodes of the moon move from Gemini and Sagittarius into Taurus and Scorpio. This only happens every 18 months. This begins a new eclipse cycle officially, and changes our collective moods and focus a bit, which is good! In this case, we are shifting out of the intellectual and philosophical signs into signs that deal with money, security, and values. Societally, you’ll start to see this more and more. Crypto currency is apparently here to stay, thanks to Uranus (visionary, change, futuristic) in Taurus (money, values, currency). I expect we will see more and more of it over the next year and a half and it will become more common place than we expected. (I guess I’d better figure out what it freakin’ means. When I do, I’m going to start a crypto currency called “BitchCoin”. Hahaha. I’m joking, but nobody better take that name!)

When planets change signs, there is always a bump and an adjustment period. The Sun changing signs is always significant, and it moves into Aquarius this week on the 20th, which is obviously the best day of the year! (My birthday is January 20th, so I’m a 0° Aquarius and I will argue with anyone about cusp energy.) Mars moves into Capricorn, where he is exalted, ambitious, organized, and ready to kick ass.

Mercury is Cazimi, or in a tight conjunction, with the Sun on Friday the 23rd. You may have an epiphany, a stroke of genius, a revelation, or big idea. You also may have a moment of clarity about what this Mercury retrograde cycle is bringing up for you. This is the halfway point and peak of the Mercury retrograde. This happens at 3° of Aquarius, so see where that is in your chart to see what the flavor of this might be.

Wow, that ain't no small potatoes this week!  Take your potatoes and fry em, mash em, dice em, roast em, hash em...make whatever kind of potato life you want, Bitches! 

Jan 17

Full Moon at 27° Cancer 3:48 pm pst - cathartic emotional release

Moon opposite Pluto - dramatic emotions are possible. Watch for jealousy.

Neptune conjunct Pallas - artistic imagination with some manipulation sprinkled in


Jan 18

Uranus Direct in Taurus - unlocks our ability to be our authentic selves and feel secure about it

North Node enters Taurus - (South Node enters Scorpio) Our global focus slowly shifts from communication, information and beliefs, to finances, values, security, and truth

Sun trine Ceres - your loved ones benefit from your confidence and courage

Mercury Rx sextile Chiron - your intellectual gifts may offer insight into past wounds

Sun trine North Node - your goals and achievements are boosted


Jan 19

Jupiter sextile Vesta - sacrifices made at work can pay off


Jan 20

Sun enters Aquarius - obviously the best day of the year (wink wink) Collectively we are more focused on humanity and the future.


Jan 21

Mars quincunx Ceres - your desires and passions do not align neatly with your nurturing needs and desires. For instance, you may get bent out of shape if a family member does not prioritize you.


Jan 22

Mars quincunx North Node - irritable and frustrated by what feels like lack of progress



Jan 23

Sun conjunct Mercury Rx - big ideas as possible


Jan 24

Mars enters Capricorn - Mars is happy in Cappy. Mars is exalted here and is deliberate and rational

Ceres conjunct North Node - your sense of purpose and your compassion unite

Pluto conjunct Juno - intense and magnetic attraction


ARIES - Family dynamics might contain a week bit of drama, or there could be an issue illuminated with your physical house. Your money and your shared resources with partner/spouse are likely to become a focal point. Changes that are necessary to prosper will come to light. You may have a light bulb moment about a dream or plan you have and who you need in your corner to make it come to life.


TAURUS - Be aware, because a verbal confrontation is possible, particularly with your partner (possibly with a sibling). That will be a short lived issue if it does arise. However, the issue of “me and we” is likely to be a theme for most of this year and you may start to feel its emergence this week. What this means is you may start to look at “who am I now?” and “how do I fit in to this partnership with who I am now?” A job lead, or an idea for a new solo project is possible this week.


GEMINI - If there is a leak in your money bucket (aka your budget), this full moon will illuminate it. But it also may show you some money that was hidden or that you can recover. Your deeply held beliefs, and your service roles in society (we all have some of these roles), may come into your consciousness for examination now. It’s just personal evolution.


CANCER - You may get the itch to start something new and sort of reinvent yourself. Don’t make a decision in a high emotional state, and don’t make it for awhile. Instead…just explore. While it may seem non-sequitur, see if you can channel some of your energy into something artistic or creative. Play of all kinds is highlighted for you all year. That means your children, your inner child, your friends, and your crayons should all have a pretty good time. You could have a stroke of genius about how to solve a financial quandary.


LEO - Personal realizations or truths that you’ve kept from yourself may trigger your emotions and you might want to just be alone for a couple days. Your romantic partner could be a great source of comfort and security for you while this wave washes over you, so lean in to them. The push and pull between your home life and your work life is something you’ll be working on this year, so start paying attention to issues that come up around that.


VIRGO - There could be an upset about a social gathering, friendship issue, or co-worker drama. It will be short lived in most cases. Whatever this is, there’s a strong chance it will actually benefit you if you keep your head. A change in your routine or work environment may catch you off guard, but this will also benefit you. All year, publishing, speaking, broadcasting, and teaching are favored for you.


LIBRA - Professional recognition is a possibility over the next few days (maybe a couple weeks). Or you may suddenly find a sweet professional opportunity. If you find yourself feeling bored, seek intellectual stimulation. Plays and poetry might scratch that itch for you, so keep that in mind. Financial debts and catching up around that area is a theme for you this year. Making money will come pretty easy, so don’t worry about that. Start making a plan for paying things off.


SCORPIO - The conflict you feel this week, if any, is very likely to be internal. Beliefs you inherited from your family may clash with what you have come to understand at this point in your life. There is a possibility for some intellectually based exchanges around this issue with family members, but most of the drama will be on your insides. This year relationships are a focus for you, so if you’re single…are you ready?


SAGITTARIUS - You will definitely be swimming in the deep end, and not just this week! Your 8th house of intimacy is highlighted by this full moon, so your feelings may go real deep. You will have great communication skills on your side, so if you need to share with someone, you should feel empowered and capable and safe doing so. This year one of the themes for you is your role in society as a soul and as a human in the daily grind. Meaningful work will be very important to you.


CAPRICORN - You will be interacting with others a great deal, not just this week, but this year. This week, contracted relationships (that could be work relationships or marriage partners) may have a spotlight thrown on them. If there are any chinks in the armor, you’ll find out sooner than later. These issues come up so you can correct them. You may have a positive “aha!” moment regarding earned money this week. It could be an idea on how to make money, not that you’re short on those ideas usually. This year, you get to play with your friends more than in the past few years. That may seem unlikely with the current covid crap, but it will unfold. Child like energy is something you should try to embrace.


AQUARIUS - You need to get your act together a little bit, in terms of your routine and your work life. Just because you’re the weirdo of the zodiac, doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from some organization and routine. In fact, the work-life balance is going to be key for you this year, with more of the emphasis being on family than in years past where you worked and worked and worked. But even family life needs order. What is likely for you, is that you’ll tear through all the closets and make a giant mess, and then put everything back in some spectacular system. This is one of your skills, making order of chaos, and you should be proud of it. What else are you proud of? Your sense of self may get a shot in the arm this week (that’s supposed to be a good thing but it’s a weird saying, especially in current times.)


PISCES - This full moon will tickle your funny bone, in that you may be craving more play, fun, and romance. Writing and publishing are emphasized for you all year, so don’t be shy about putting pen to paper to see what develops. While you likely have an active dream life, this week you might get some important information in your sleep. It may not even make it into your conscious mind, so try some automatic writing this week and see what shows up. In general, embrace doing things just for the hell of it, rather than needing to have a purpose. Pursue joy, and you’ll find more of it.

Head Down, Vibes Up! BitchScopes for Jan 11-17

This week is a bit of a carry over from last week, but kicked up a notch in intensity. In fact, more than one notch may be involved. If you look at these transits, you’ll see what I mean. The vast majority of this week’s transits are fire and water….which creates boiling water. This is an emotionally touchy week, not just because of the Full Moon in Cancer (which is always a doozy), but Eris and Lilith are spreading seeds of conflict, Mars has his dukes up, and Neptune and Mercury could create some confusion.

If there was ever a week to keep a low profile, this is it…unless you want to be involved in a heated conflict and you like drama. You may not be able to avoid all of the potential pissing matches, but you can certainly decide to not be an instigator.

Keep a close eye on your feelings as they bubble up. Choose your words carefully. Give yourself a healthy outlet to release any anger and frustration. Next week offers better opportunities to make progress. But generally speaking, I would suggest using these next few weeks to gain clarity and focus. There will be a time to push but it’s a few weeks away. For now, keen observation is your best friend. Document ideas or important details. If you use this week’s energy wisely, you will notice several ways you can get a leg up on the competition, who is likely less aware of what’s happening energetically.

The last 2 weeks of this month there are several planets changing signs and direction, so we will feel a little thrown off balance as we adjust. This is yet another reason why this week it would be wise to ground yourself and really connect with your inner voice so that you can keep that crazy bitch on track.

Good luck. Stay out of jail. Wear your power red lipstick or your lucky socks, and go out there and quietly slay the competition by being a precise, exacting, cunning badass bitch!

(Footnote: Occasionally I get some pushback about the word “bitch” from men. Sometimes they are confused about the whole thing. Some of them feel excluded from this movement where we are taking back our power. So I’ve decided that badass men who are not active members of the patriarchy are “Bitchsters”. Women are Bitches, or Bitchtresses. Non binary bitches can choose whatever bitch title suits them. All bitches are welcome to this party. All of us want the same things: understanding, freedom, personal power, safety, and equality. The End.)




Jan 10
Sun sextile Neptune - heightened sensitivity, creativeness, and psychic awareness

Jan 11
Mars square Neptune - low vibes, suspiciousness, deceit
Sun conjunct Juno - desire for partnership and devotion

Jan 13
Pallas square Lilith - idealism at odds with rebellion
Sun square Eris - danger danger! Chaos, discord and general trouble. Lay low, don’t push where you don’t want a war

Jan 14
Mercury Retrograde at 10° Aquarius - associations, hopes, and technology will undergo some wonky energy. Friendships can get weird, technology can go sideways, general communication will need to be cautious and intentional

Jan 15
Mars trine Eris - your ambitions to shake things up can make progress

Jan 16
Sun conjunct Pluto - increased personal power, but with the possibility of power struggles with other authorities
Juno square Eris - desire for partnership is at odds with desire for freedom

Jan 17
Full Moon at 27° Cancer 06:48 pm - cathartic emotional release
Neptune conjunct Pallas - artistic imagination with some manipulation sprinkled in

ARIES - Your friends and family are going to be at the forefront of the action over the next few weeks. Make sure your close friends know how you feel about them, especially friends who may not be a part of your every day life. Reconnect. Be intentional and organized about get togethers and plans so that Mercury doesn’t throw a wrench into the situation. If your running or fitness routine has been messy, getting it back on track will give you a good outlet, becauuuuse…family issues could be fraught with emotion. Be sensitive, but don’t feed the drama fire any kindling. If you have feelings that need to be shared, try to do so when your head is clear and you’re not fired up.



TAURUS - Communication at work or with other professionals is going to be important for the next several weeks. The full moon may bring up some sort of communication snafu, error, or issue that needs to be corrected. This could be anything from a downed data server to a compromised security issue. Make sure you have all the information you need to get it properly corrected. This is also a good time to review and analyze any contracts, loans, things that have terms and conditions that may have changed. Sign off on them after Mercury is direct if possible. If its not possible, don’t sweat it. This is also a perfect time to review your professional social media accounts and make sure it reflects what you want it to.




GEMINI - You may be re-examining your personal beliefs, guiding philosophies, and personal values. Are your activities aligned with those beliefs? Also, I hate to say it but if you have travel plans coming up soon, they may be screwed up. Obviously covid is continuing to be a giant pain in the ass, but Mercury retrograde also occurs in your 9th house of travel. So adjust and flex as needed. You’ll be able to take the trip a little later. The full moon will light up things you need to know regarding your income and budget. So get out your spreadsheet and do some analysis to see what’s coming in and going out. You’ll be glad you did it (I feel you may find some hidden money).




CANCER - The astrology is going to feel extra personal to you for a few weeks. Your 8th house of intimacy, other people’s money, and “weird stuff” is activated by Mercury retrograde. Feelings of vulnerability are likely. This is emphasized by the full moon in your sign, which is bound to highlight how you feel about yourself and your projection out into the world. Take a look at any loans you have and see if they can be re-financed. Try to pay off anything that is old and get that shit out of your way and out of your energy. This all sounds kind of boring, but this full moon is going to show you your next steps on your path and you are going to see a transformation of yourself and parts of your financial life that are going to be really good! Have faith.




LEO - Mending fences in relationships is a theme for you this Mercury retrograde. Any inaccurate perceptions made by your or of you can be corrected in a positive way at this time. Mercury and the full moon are working in an interesting partnership for you, because the full moon will show you things that you’ve avoided, forgotten about or put on hold. Between that and the cleaning up of relationship detritus, you’re getting a car wash and detail for your being. This is a great time for some shadow work if you feel called to it. Or maybe a few sessions with a life coach to give you some perspective on how to clean up and move forward.




VIRGO - You could be in for some shake ups in your day to day life. Your routine may be disrupted and this will certainly throw you off, mentally. Wait for the dust to settle before you decide how to take over the world this year. Really ground yourself and do what you do best…analyze. What do you want your daily life to look like, and who do you want around you? Speaking of people around you…the full moon is likely to shed light on your associations, friendships, and maybe even dreams and goals you’ve had for yourself. Create a fresh vision for your life and decide who you want in it.




LIBRA - You’re one of the signs that is likely to really enjoy both Mercury retrograde and this full moon! Play, creativity, romance, and general fun are in store for you during this Mercury retrograde. This will be a nice break from the intense work issues that have been around for a bit. You’ll feel relaxed and secure. And professionally, the energy is still high, but instead of being intense, this full moon may get you some of the attention or reward you deserve. Of course if you’ve been not doing your job very well, that attention might be icky. But chances are, I could bounce a quarter off of your work ethic, so this should be positive.




SCORPIO - You are going to get some clarity, perhaps even a glimpse or a vision, or your future. The information that is illuminated will allow you to course correct as needed. You will want to (if you aren’t drawn to do this instinctively) take a look at the foundations you inherited from your family. You are not obligated to proceed on the path your family has set for you. This is a really good time for manifesting, doing a vision board, recording dreams and other sources of inspiration. Build the life you want, not necessarily the one you inherited.




SAGITTARIUS - Your social life and the life you may share with a partner are affected for the next few weeks. There may be a shuffling of friends, neighbors, or siblings that changes who is closest to you or that you interact with the most. If you are in a committed relationship, the things your partner brings to the relationship will be highlighted. This includes money and debts, as you examine where you are now (vs where you were “then” if you’ve been together a while). If done with care, Intimacy can be heightened during this process. Make sure your records, storage, files etc are secure and backed up when necessary.




CAPRICORN - You are likely to be shuffling and rearranging your resources, money, and assets to meet current needs. You will be able to fill any holes you find. Pay yourself FIRST, period. Your contracted relationships or agreements will be illuminated by the full moon, providing the information you need to take the next step. This is all tied in with the financial activity. Money and relationships can both be touchy, emotional subjects, but ultimately this will lighten your burden in the near future.




AQUARIUS - Use the next few weeks to refine your personal (which may include professional) image that you project in to the world. Clean up any energetic loose ends, which may be goals you thought you wanted to achieve but now you’ve changed, and remnants of those plans still occupy space in your routine or belief system. This is also a great time to revamp your daily routine to include things that apply toward your desired life, and remove things that no longer serve. Maybe your charitable contributions need to switch up. Maybe your client hours need to be re-assessed. You are in for a good year, so take this opportunity to polish things up.




PISCES - Your creative projects may be moving slowly, leaving you feeling like you’re watching the paint dry to see if you like the color. The reason things feel sticky and slow is because behind the scenes, things are unfolding in a way you probably have not considered. When this shows up, you will be pleasantly surprised. While you are in the waiting room, have some fun. When was the last time you did something just for the pleasure of it? Create some joy. That is not a difficult assignment!

Info on the Inspo - BitchScopes for January 3-10

  
Welp, 2022 is not wasting any time in grabbing us by the shoulders. If you’re tapped in, inspiration and insight are being handed out like strip club coupons on the Vegas strip. However, this inspiration may come from a place of “WTF” or “How dare they?!”, but your fire is bound to be lit. If you have a good idea about your personal mission or higher calling, you may start to feel an infusion of verve and clarity you haven’t had in a while. So expect your feelings to be activated on a deep level.

Connections with others, particularly partners, feels deeper and more spiritual lately. If you’re in an established relationship, this is great. If you are starting a new relationship, remember that Venus retrograde puts on rose colored beer goggles and we may lose that deeply connected feeling in February and beyond. Go slow until then.

If you have planets at 27-28° Sagittarius, pay attention to what happens this week. Everyone will have their chart at those degrees activated by transit on the 5th. On Wednesday, an alignment of Vesta and the Galactic Center may really ignite your passion for justice (the flavor may vary based on the planet placements). Dreams, visions, whisperings, enthusiasm…all may tap you on the shoulder with Divine insight into an issue or a project you’re working on. (word that describes the energy of the Galactic Center: “afflatus”. Look it up. It will be on the quiz next week.)

We are invited to recognize and accept our own value, independent of others, their opinions or how they value us. This invitation, if we accept it, may take us out on a bit of a spiritual walk about. Not all who wander are lost, so feel free to explore parts of yourself and parts of life that you maybe have not until now. This may include examining old wounds, and some bubbling up of strong emotions. Anger, resentment, rebellion, and feelings of that flavor may be activated by your journey into self. This can be really fantastic if you stay aware and don’t project that shit on to the people around you. And if your passion for something has been reawakened, make sure you channel it appropriately and don’t fling it around your work place etc.

I do think this year will offer a lot of opportunities to heal, both ourselves, and some parts of society. It certainly won’t all get fixed this year, but there’s been a pretty significant shift and I think we will start to see things improve on some parts of the world stage. Spirituality, connectedness, compassion, creativity are all balms to soothe our very, very frayed collective nerves.

Create things this week. Create art, food, music, love. Let the energy of Venus and Neptune inspire your 2nd chakra and your heart and just enjoy the process!


Jan 5
Venus Rx sextile Neptune - creativity
Vesta conjunct Galactic Center - you may receive inspiration regarding your calling, vocation, or Divine mission. Particularly if you have any planets around 27-28° Sagittarius

Jan 6
Venus conjunct Juno - good vibes for committed relationships

Jan 7
Ceres quincunx Vesta - adjustments needed to balance your desire to nurture and your higher purpose, which may not be connected
Venus Rx quincunx Lilith - need to reject conformity to fully realize your value

Jan 8
Sun conjunct Venus Rx - very positive and pleasant time, value of self (with dependence on opinion of others) emphasized
Mars square Pallas - intense desire to take action (particularly re: social justice), but your ego may get in your way
Sun sextile Pallas - leadership in issues regarding justice
Venus sextile Pallas - your ability to promote your mission is enhanced by charm and connections

Jan 9
Vesta quincunx North Node - your passion and your purpose are not in alignment
Sun quincunx Lilith - self repression, a bit of energetic wandering trying to find yourself
Neptune sextile Juno - spiritual connection with spouse or partner is emphasized
Mars opposite Lilith - personal interests and ambitions can be driven by anger and resentment
Mercury sextile Chiron - willingness and success with facing wounds

Jan 10
Sun sextile Neptune - heightened sensitivity, creativeness, and psychic awareness



ARIES - Career, or the public facing part of your life is still a strong theme for you. I sense a lot of expansion is possible for you this year. Your higher mind will be active this week, and if you have a meditation practice, you are very likely to get some great philosophical downloads. However, your rebellious side is likely going to want a microphone this week, so make sure you “read the room” before going off.


TAURUS - If you are in an established relationship, your intimacy level may really deepen this week. You might notice you are very in sync with your partner. Your self esteem may flounder a bit this week though, so make you’re allowing the love in. Allow yourself to be taken care of, either by your partner or by the universe. Reject others' opinions about money this week.


GEMINI - Your relationships (mostly personal ones) should feel on track and very connected this week. Be careful that your rebellious side doesn’t get in the way of intimacy and connection with a partner. Don’t go on a spending spree just to spite someone or some principal. Let your walls down a little bit and let the right people see the real you.

CANCER - The service oriented part of yourself may get the fire of inspiration this week. Follow your heart. In your alone time, however, secrets and fears may make you want to act out in some way that is probably self sabotaging. Self reflection is a more productive route to heal. Leaning on your partner is also favored. Allow yourself to receive as much as you give (or visa versa).


LEO - Your creative side may really show up this week, so follow that thread to whatever gives you joy. Play and connecting with friends is a great idea this week. Play and creative exercises can also be an act of service in some way. Maybe someone around you, someone you work with, or a client, is in need of some joy. Don’t be shy about offering some up.


VIRGO - When you are disappointed by the people you work with, or if you feel you’ve disappointed them, you can be a bit ruthless, especially this week. You may feel cornered and want to lash out. The better way through this is with as few words as possible. Time will offer a cooler head and better words. To let off steam, go home and clean, or decorate, or both. Being around young children will also help.


LIBRA - If you’ve lost faith in something, it probably wasn’t the right receptacle for your faith in the first place. Don’t let this make you jaded about this particular thing. Retreat to your sanctuary, which lately is likely home. A sibling or a short trip may help you regroup as well. You may have some brilliant insights this week…write them down as they occur to you.


SCORPIO - You will have a charming and disarming way with words this week. And your love language may be words of affirmation right now as well. Good communication will help any relationship issues that come up due to insecurity or intimacy issues. Your financial life could be inspired this week. That passion project looks like it will bear fruit.


SAGITTARIUS - You should be feeling very much yourself this week and it looks like things will go your way. One of the aspects of being you is the desire for freedom. For some of you, committed relationships may sort of chafe you. For others, it might be a work contract that feels too restrictive. You will have charm and inspiration on your side though, so don’t be shy about negotiating what feels “off” to you. This is the week to get what you need and want.


CAPRICORN - The great news is you will have charm on your side this week and pretty much be able to get your way. People will be very receptive to your ideas. But you will be most productive and inspired when you are alone or in a quiet place. Avoid the desire to fully retreat and hide, because if you do, that charm and inspiration can’t do its work for you. Meditation and plenty of alone time will give you the balance you need this week.


AQUARIUS - Both your compassion and creativity meters will be pegged in the red this week. You will feel inspired by other people, their stories, and just being around them. Make sure you give yourself a creative outlet. Play is strongly encouraged, whatever that may mean to you. You may feel very drawn to social justice and humanitarian issues now, and that could be a great outlet for your energy.


PISCES - Your friends feel like an important and valuable asset to you right now. You may be inclined to throw yourself into work, either because you feel very inspired right now, or because you’re avoiding something at home, or both. As long as you have some awareness, it should be cool. This could be a very productive week if you’re able to focus on work and not just your fantasies.