Chaos, Panic, and Disorder…right after this nap - BitchScopes for the week of October 31st and the Lunar Eclipse in Taurus

Whew. That's the longest blog title I've ever had! I truly do need a nap, so I'll cut to the chase - Whatever is coming up for you from the past, get ready to scrub it off and heal. It is time to face discomfort that might be trying to get your attention so that you can move beyond where you are. Sometimes when we read horoscopes, particularly ones that include dramatic events like eclipses, our mind thinks of absolutes: losing jobs, breaking ups, bankruptcy. Those kinds of extremes are unusual. In my personal experience since I’ve been an aware person, it is much more like an onion. I’m not a botanist so I’m 1000% sure this isn’t how actual onions work, but for human onions, the center of the onion keeps growing and expanding upward, causing the outer layers to start to peel back. Those outer layers are blocking the sunshine of our spirit and they’re basically just in the way. Every change inducing event peels those outer, old layers back a little more, or peels one off all the way. An extreme event would be like if you’re prepping an onion for chopping and you peel back several layers at once. So these eclipses do definitely help us shed those no-longer-needed layers faster than normal, and while it usually isn’t a chopping type situation (except for the tears perhaps), it can be unsettling depending on your personal onion situation.

Anyway, this is a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus. A full moon lunar eclipse is like a full moon on steroids, and we know that full moons can be whackadoo. Taurus is the sign of comfort, stability, material possessions, luxury, sensuality, love and money. So emotional instability and insecurity is likely (warn your friends who work in emergency services, haha…no…seriously.) Relationships that feel shaky now are likely to undergo some real come-to-Jesus moments, and solid relationships will likely feel strengthened when the dust settles.

Full moons have a way of outing information and shining a light on secrets. This moon is opposite Uranus, which will create some chaos and unexpected jolts. But the real “oh shit” moment is that this eclipse happens ON election day. I really hope we don’t have any

January 6th type bullshit, but there could be some major upsets. I know I’m hoping for a couple upsets in my state, but I know no matter what, 50% of us are going to be unhappy. Taurus is a conservative sign, but also represents a digging in of heels. So I wouldn’t begin to try to predict how this might play out. This is a total lunar eclipse, also called a "blood moon" because the Earth passes between the sun and moon and casts a reddish shadow on the moon.  We won't have another total lunar eclipse until 2025 (there are eclipses every year, but not always total), so it bears repeating that we pay attention, and be grateful for the guidance/jump start/shove.  Ground yourself, rest, meditate, and tune in to your feelings and intuition. 

That happens on Tuesday, and I’m covering it in this week’s scopes so you can sort of prepare yourself, to the extent that is possible. I doubt anyone could accurately anticipate what will happen, but the fact that we know some shit’s about to go down gives us a leg up.

So let me backtrack and tell you about the week of Monday November 1st thru the 7th -

There’s a prominent relationship energy this week. Healing past wounds, crappy relationship habits, and self worth are all on the docket. It looks to me from the transits leading up to the eclipse that they are giving us a taste of what to expect. Words like “agitation”, “awkward”, “growth”, “misunderstood”, “adjustments” and “frustration” populate many of the transits. In fact there is not a lot of career or ambition type energy at all, and that makes sense because Mars is officially retrograde now. All our drives are going to feel a bit of a downshift. I usually feel things in advance, even when I am not at all aware of them, or have consciously forgotten. As I write this (Sat 10/29 and Sun 10/30) Mars is stationing retrograde and is either extremely slow or still. I feel completely drained, tired, sleepy, drugged, and achey. Is this a taste of Mars retrograde on my ascendant? FML. Let me know what you’re feeling. You may feel similar vibes based on Mars’ placement in your chart (see last week’s scopes).There are 2 "no pants days" this week! That's 3 Fridays in a row. Good thing I don't wear pants, because I'm too tired to take mine off!

Alrighty so, who is ready to have an awesomely awkward week? Woohoo!!! I would offer some kind of solace but bitches, I am tired. Good night!


ARIES - You know how when you change purses (or backpacks or whatever) you leave behind all kinds of crumbs and papers and change in the bottom? This full moon is going to shine a bright light into the bottom of your bank account. Ew.  The way you handle money is definitely up for examination. The Sun is in the 8th house of debts and the Full Moon is in the 2nd house of money earned. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing. After you realize that you've been paying for some stupid shit you don't need anymore and make all the numbers behave, you might also have some realizations about how you can make money in a new way. 


TAURUS - Hey, good news! Closeness with your significant other or object of desire is likely to increase in the wake of this moon.  Make sure you are operating at a mature level, and not as your old self. You'll be harshly reminded if you backslide.  This full moon is also in your 1st house of self,  and the ripples of energy that come from this will last for months and set you on a new path that is more in alignment with how you feel on the inside.  In the short term, you should start to see some of the fruits of your recent efforts. 


GEMINI - I'm starting to feel a bit singled out as a Gemini.  I'm joking, but it's true.  With Mars in our sign for so many months, half of it in retrograde, we are getting a break from burnout, a chance to rest and reset, and now, this moon shines a light in the back of our closet- the 12th house. Have you ever moved house and when you get your closet emptied there's just a bunch of movie tickets, gum wrappers, sweet n low packets,  lost earrings and other detritus? That's what this full moon will illuminate. Old patterns and projects you've lost track of, as well as old fears can all come up again.  It isn't to torture you (us.  I'm biting my lip with you!) - it's to scrub off that crap so growth can occur. When you start to feel bajiggity, remember your weird-ass 12th house is being activated.  It's happening for us, not to us. 


CANCER - Some old talents and skills you haven't used or thought about in quite awhile could come in handy and bring in some new opportunities for you. You might meet some new people as a result of this "old" gift.  In the wake of this eclipse energy, you may start to see more clearly, the intentions and motivations, as well as the gifts of the people around you on a regular basis. If you're in a management position, this is a fantastic gift of insight.  If you aren't already, pay attention to your dream life, as you may get creative hits and ideas from your unconscious. Overall there's an emphasis on good stuff you've forgotten about. 


LEO - Am I crazy (that's rhetorical. Sit down, Amanda) or have I talked a lot about your career this year? Well here we are. This full moon illuminates your public life. If you have an active social media presence, it could get kicked up a notch in the next few months.  You have Mars in your 11th house as well, which could give a boost to your social life in general, but also to your dreams and long term goals.  At any rate, your career life is getting a rejuvenating hit. The path that brings you joy is the correct path. If you're not on it yet, you will be! Be sure you are not neglecting your home and family during periods of growth and inspiration...its easy to do. 


VIRGO - This full moon lights up your 9th house of beliefs. You could have some insights or a glimpse of your future and your life once you've reached your goals.  A full moon in this house has a way of shining a light on the truth. Sagittarius is the ruler of the 9th and gives zero fucks about hurting feelings, it only cares about truth for truth's sake.  The sun is in Scorpio in your 3rd house of information as well. So if you are looking for answers, you will get them. All of this seems to point toward your career rather than your personal life (Mars is in your 10th), but I can't rule anything out. The point is that if your path no longer aligns with who you are, you gotta face it and move ahead to the next phase. 


LIBRA - This full moon happens in your transformational 8th house of other people's stuff.  This can be debts, financial obligations, or psychological stuff.  In the case of the latter, look to your partner and see what is coming up between you from their closet. Or maybe you're carrying a lot of the emotional weight in the relationship (or not enough...either way, the scales are off). Things may also be completed or finalized at this time...like emotional baggage from past relationships, or financial debts and payment plans. Mars is in your 9th house so legal matters could be finalized between now and March. Intimacy is favored during this time if everyone is in their truth.  


SCORPIO - This period of time could shake up relationships, or how you feel about them.  Solid relationships will benefit, but shaky relationships might be up for reconsideration. With this full moon illuminating other people, you can see them more clearly and know how to move forward.  There is such a thing as compromise, but the sun is in your 1st house of self, so don't throw yourself and your needs under the bus to keep the peace. You have to be honest with yourself.  Be somewhat gentle with yourself and with your partner during this time - because you know how you are. This placement also rules contractual work agreements and employee-employer relationships. 


SAGITTARIUS - Pay attention to your body for the next few weeks, as a full moon here can illuminate issues that you weren't aware of.  This placement can also call attention to habits, routines and work projects that aren't working anymore or are no longer needed.  There might be changes afoot in your workplace that change your tasks, routine, or location.  Additionally, this is the house of service, so you might feel like you're not doing meaningful enough work.  Volunteer work is the perfect scratch for that kind of itch, and this is the time of year where it is pretty easy to find ways to give to others.  


CAPRICORN - As I've mentioned, Mars is in your 6th house, possibly causing some energy shifts in your workplace, or the type of work you do.  That feeds into a loop with the planets involved in this eclipse.  Your 5th house of creating and 11th house of dreams are activated by this full moon.  You are likely to feel more inspired and creative, or realize that you are lacking inspiration, during these transits. F-u-n.  If there was ever a sign that eternally needed to experience more joy, baby it's you.  Take in some artsy stuff over the next couple of months. Don't worry about the work stuff, because you're solid and your career intuition is strong. 


AQUARIUS - This full moon can bring things into completion at home - like finally getting the last boxes unpacked (speaking for myself).  Or you may have some realizations that you are not paying enough attention to your family because you are caught up in philanthropy or (likely at this time) politics.  Mars is in your creativity sector, so you may feel creatively fired up, or like someone unplugged your ideas machine.  Either way, this all seems to point to home. Taurus is about security, both financial and emotional. But Taurus is also a fantastic decorator, so maybe it's time to jazz things up. Get your family together and involved. 


PISCES - This full moon takes place in your 3rd house, so things regarding siblings, your neighborhood, neighbors, social media and communication are  highlighted.  In fact this moon shines a pretty bright light on these things.  Mars is in  your 4th house of home and family as well.  Perhaps there are projects that you've been putting off at home or in your family that are starting to show their wear.  Information that hasn't been available to you can suddenly pop up out of the blue.  It might be as simple as getting a new neighbor. But if you are in any kind of publishing or broadcasting, the deal that you've been waiting for or that you didn't even know existed may show up.  

PLANETS THIS WEEK

SUN - Scorpio
MERCURY - Scorpio
VENUS - Scorpio
MARS - Gemini (Rx)
JUPITER - 29° Pisces (Rx)
SATURN - Aquarius (recently direct)
URANUS - Taurus (Rx)
NEPTUNE - Pisces (Rx)
PLUTO - Capricorn (recently direct)
CHIRON - Aries (Rx)
CHARIKLO - Aquarius

CHAOS - Cancer
N. NODE - Taurus
CERES - Leo
PALLAS - Cancer
JUNO - Pisces (recently direct)
VESTA - Aquarius 
LILITH - Cancer
ERIS - Aries (Rx)
SIRIUS- Cancer (fixed)

TRANSITS THIS WEEK

Tuesday 01 November
Mercury square Chariklo 
Mars trine Vesta 

Wednesday 02 November
Pallas conjunct Lilith 
Venus quincunx Chiron 
Venus opposite North Node 
Venus conjunct South Node 

Thursday 03 November
Mercury trine Juno good partner comm
Neptune trine Pallas creativity and compassion
Venus sextile Ceres nurturing love

Friday 04 November
No Pants Friday (again. yay!)

Saturday 05 November
Venus opposite Uranus 
Sun quincunx Chiron 
Sun opposite North Node
Sun conjunct South Node 
Neptune trine Lilith
Venus opposite Uranus 

Sunday 06 November
Venus square Saturn 
Mercury quincunx Chiron 
Mercury opposite North Node 
Mercury conjunct South Node

Monday 07 November
No pants day…but get ready…because…

Tuesday 08 November Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus -  nothing about today will feel stable.

BitchScopes for the week of October 24th and MARS RETROGRADE

Before I go begin, did you know BitchScopes is also a podcast now?  Find it on Apple, Spotify, or Anchor.fm/bitchscopes.  Even if you prefer to read it, please subscribe and let it play when you can, because that helps my stats.  Ok, on with the scoop!

This is obviously a very significant week where we have both a partial solar eclipse conjunct Venus, asking us to tidy up our emotional and financial messes, and Mars stationing retrograde in Gemini. Last week’s scopes I discussed where the eclipse will hit each sign’s chart. This week I will discuss the potential effects of Mars retrograde on each sign.  In general, think back to May of this year, because both the eclipse and Jupiter are harkening us there. Jupiter is backing into Pisces, where it began its retrograde, and the previous eclipse in Taurus was in May.  Also, if you think back farther - to around 1985 and 2003, see if you can pick out some themes. Those same themes are coming up again. Cycles...everything is cycles.  It's just that sometimes life feels like a spin class!

Mars is going to be in Gemini until March 2023! He will be retrograde from October 30 to January 12.  Mars retrogrades can be difficult. Mars is a very personal planet, but these retrogrades have been historically significant in the US for the last few years.  The last time Mars was retrograde was the Fall of 2020, during election time! At that time, Mars in Aries kept dancing around the final degree of Aries, never quite hitting 29°, which I described as the frustration of not being able to sexually climax. It finally “popped” in January of 2021…do you wanna guess the date? January 6th 2021, the Trump Insurrection! 29 degrees is sort of a crisis point in astrology. Mars in Aries at 29° is bound to be a fight of some kind, and holy shit was it ever!

Mars normally changes degree every 2 days. At his slowest pace, toward the beginning and end of retrograde, he spends about 8 or 9 days in a degree (going either forward or backward, then repeating another 9 days in the other direction). In 2020, Election day was November 3 and Mars was retrograde on day 5 of 16° Aries. The day after the election, Mars changed degrees to 15° Aries. Mars then stayed at 15° of for 21 days, going direct in the middle. My friend Greg Witham called this kind of planetary behavior “burning a hole”. That slow burn continued until it popped. Mars continued forward, slowly simmering until it reached boiling point on January 6th.

So that’s the kind of impact fiery Mars can have. Let’s not hope for another day of fuckery like that! We have a mid term election during Mars retrograde, this time with Mars in the Air Sign of Gemini. Air can fuel fire, so we will have to see what happens. Gemini rules communication, travel, transportation, and moving parts. Uh…Mail your ballots early and track them!!!!

The last time Mars was retrograde in Gemini was 2007/2008 when the credit industry was high on itself and the mortgage crisis was about to pop. Sounds a bit familiar, huh? Around that same time, Pluto entered Capricorn. Pluto leaves Capricorn (Thank Goddess!) for Aquarius (more on that soon) in March of 2023. A couple days later, Mars finally moves into Cancer! So I definitely think we are in for a big shift over the next few years. I mean, when aren’t we “in for a big” something?! Again, I’m so tired of living in extraordinary times. But regardless of my feelings, it is very hard to ignore these trends! So Mars in Gemini has been our escort for Pluto in Capricorn, leading us in, and seeing us out of these “extraordinary times”. Wow.

Mars moved in to 25° of Gemini last Friday October 21st. Mars will spend 19 days at 25°, going retrograde in the middle of that on October 30th. It will remain retrograde until January 12th!!

The critical midterm elections are on November 8th and Mars will change degree…the day after the election - again!! What’s with this crazy “the next day” vibe?!!

(Further adding to election day madness is another eclipse on November 8th in Taurus. That’s right, there will be an eclipse ON election day! The Universe is definitely having a say in the US elections of the last few years!! But more on that next week!) But first…

These mid term elections on November 8th are SO important. Regardless of how you vote (I really can’t imagine I have any real red readers here but love you if you are!), it is critical that you do vote. If you are a woman, particularly a woman of color, VOTE!

As for how Mars retrograde affects us personally (it is a personally planet and like it or not, politics are very personal), you should expect a slow down. Mental processes will slow down, the mail services will slow down, your computer may even slow down. This retrograde could also increase the likelihood of controversy, gossip, even scandal, as well as intellectual wars or words and rudeness. Mars in Gemini is not well filtered. So be slow to speak and be mindful of what you say and how you say it.

ARIES - Mars is your ruling planet, so the next few months you are likely to notice some significant energy. Since this Mars in Gemini transit will be camping out in your 3rd house of communication, you can expect to have old discussions or arguments come back up.  Times where your temper has been misplaced or badly expressed will been on your mind.  Where peace can be made, do it.  Forgive yourself and commit lessons learned to memory.  You are probably going to notice that your personal energy level is lower during Mars retrograde. Take this as a cue to downshift and slow down for the next few months. Re-examine what your current passions are (because we change over time), and go after them full speed in the Spring of 2023.

TAURUS - Mars will be hanging out in your 2nd house of earned income for quite awhile. If you haven't already been doing so, you can expect to find yourself looking over your budget and getting clear on what is what and why.  If you have been spending too much or sacrificing too much, this retrograde is a good opportunity to introspect on why you do what you do with money. Mars, especially Mars retrograde, can feel sluggish mixed with your 2nd house dominion. Slow and steady is practical and contrary to Mars' impulsive nature. This is going to create anxiety and restlessness in you, so just go with the flow and be a good steward of your mental & physical health. 

GEMINI - As a Gemini rising myself, I write this with trembling fingers...this Mars retrograde in our sign could...make our tempers shorter and our actions more impulsive.  (Shit. shit shit shit! *breathing*) We are ok. Ok, we've got this.  We might also have feelings of insecurity coming up, as well as recollections of times we didn't feel heard or believed. Since our Gemini energy levels might be much lower than usual (shit shit shit), we may as well just sit the fuck still and do some healing.  That might include finally standing up for ourselves, or just doing some deep meditating. Mars will be chatty in this sign, so watch yourself for (excessive) shit talk. 

CANCER - Mars will be in your closet for several months, and he's gonna smoke a few joints in there. That might make you feel some kinda way, but I assure you, no one is less thrilled than Mars.  Mars in this deep, watery, secretive, religious, lonely house is going to feel quite suffocated.  Mars wants to go for a run or go to the gym, not face his feelings.  You might feel a little spacier during this transit. But this could also be a very transcendental experience where you feel  connected to both your more primal nature and your spiritual potential.  Embrace a hotter side of yourself. 

LEO - During Mars' time in Gemini (now through March!), you will probably start to see or feel like your tribe, team, BFF or work twin are a little out of sync or just "off".  A misunderstanding, if it hasn't already come into play, is not unlikely during these months.  Everyone needs to get on the same page, but to do that, everyone has to feel heard.  Tempers could be very unpredictable in this placement. Might be a good time to look at your hopes and dreams checklist and see if it needs to be updated. If it is on the list because of someone else's opinions, dig into that. Don't expect to feel super motivated or productive, just try to keep things level. 

VIRGO - Mars will be living in your 10th house of career for quite a few months. Mars retrograde in this position could have you feeling less motivated about advancement, achievement, and authority. You may become frustrated and feel like your hard work isn’t getting you anywhere. That isn’t true. Take this period of time as an invitation to re-examine your passions for your career, and see if your fire might burn brighter someplace different  

LIBRA - Your beliefs about some things have definitely changed over the last couple of years. Mars in your 9th house is bound to make you philosophical and introspective. Give yourself the grace and space to examine what your beliefs currently are and if they still line up with your life. This is a time for you to brainstorm and research rather than charge ahead with your hair on fire. When direct in the 9th house, Mars is likely to be revved up about travel and education. While it is in retrograde, planning wins over execution. 

SCORPIO - Mars in the 8th house is...woo! It could be hachacha.  Maybe too much. Respect other people's boundaries and re-examine your own.  You would be wise to learn a technique to control your impulses. Make a list of pros and cons. Go for a jog. Take a shower...whatever keeps you from charging into a financial plan, scheme, or sexual encounter without enough information.  Trust and intimacy are themes of this placement, so this period of time could benefit already close relationships. Make sure to keep the communication flowing, and check in with your internal dialogues as well. 

SAGITTARIUS - This placement could cause competition or confrontation with your spouse or partner (including business partners). Watch your temper and patience level, and hold yourself accountable for how you communicate.  defensiveness and back and forth drama could ensue if you are not behaving consciously.  Utilize this period of time to work on conflict resolution, or get counseling if that feels right. Delays and frustration are built in to this Mars retrograde, so keep your plans with your partner loose. Practice being the best team mate you can be during this time, and be forgiving of mistakes on the part of all parties. 

CAPRICORN - This placement rules your work environment and routine.  If you work in a job sector that is Gemini-ruled (communication, travel, publishing etc.), you may feel this most directly.  Something you've probably already had your eye on is your day to day routine. Something may feel out of whack or just isn't working for you.   Do you need to get up earlier? Do you need more unscheduled time in your day? Guess what else is ruled by the 6th house...health. Yep. It's time you got it together and got your tests or scans or appointments lined up. It might be time for a new doctor.  Watch yourself for feeling like things "have to" get done and anxiety around who what and where. That anxiety and frustration means you're pushing forward prematurely. 

AQUARIUS - If you feel burned out or creatively stuck, this transit could help.  The trick is being able to pull from your internal well of genius, rather than depending on the world at large to inspire you.  Dig deep.  When a topic or issue comes to mind that is interesting, put it on a list and do some exploration. Issues with your own children (and sometimes other people's) are likely to come up during this time. Try not to get locked in a battle of wills (or arguments online) with teenagers, or people of other generations.  This house also rules romance, so it could slow down or feel like it is backing off.  It could also deepen a bit if you use that internal fire to your advantage. 

PISCES - Frustrations around your home of origin, current house, or family issues are likely over the next few months.  Whatever comes up is going to hang around for awhile so don't feel rushed to resolve everything instantly. If you've been hiding or embracing denial about some frustration in regards to your home life,  give yourself a safe space to process your true feelings.  If you need to release some anger, try listening to some loud and aggressive music. I do this when I am driving, but if that doesn't feel safe to you, do it at home when you're alone and just have a rage rave.  Then take a bubble bath. Lather, rinse, repeat.  The resolution/solution will present itself when it is ready. 

PLANETS THIS WEEK

SUN - Scorpio
MERCURY --> Scorpio
VENUS - Scorpio
MARS - Gemini (Rx)
JUPITER --> Pisces (Rx)
SATURN - Aquarius (recently direct)
URANUS - Taurus (Rx)
NEPTUNE - Pisces (Rx)
PLUTO - Capricorn (recently direct)
CHIRON - Aries (Rx)
CHARIKLO - Aquarius

CHAOS - Cancer
N. NODE - Taurus
CERES - Leo
PALLAS - Cancer
JUNO - Pisces (recently direct)
VESTA - Aquarius 
LILITH - Cancer
ERIS - Aries (Rx)
SIRIUS- Cancer (fixed)

TRANSITS THIS WEEK

Monday 24 October

Mercury square Lilith 

Tuesday 25 October 

New Moon Solar Eclipse in Scorpio 3:49AM PT - Tie up emotional loose ends
Vesta sextile Eris      
Mercury quincunx     

Wednesday 26 October 

Mercury opposite Eris         
Mercury trine Vesta          

Venus square Chariklo      
Mercury trine Mars         

Thursday 27 October 2022

Mercury square Pluto      
Sun square Chariklo      
Jupiter enters Pisces (retrograde) 
Mercury sextile Galactic Center     

Friday 28 October 

NO PANTS - 2 fridays in a row!

Saturday 29 October

Venus trine Juno          
Mercury quincunx Jupiter     
Mercury enters Scorpio (direct)     
Mars quincunx Pluto          

Sunday 30 October 

Mars turns retrograde 6:25 am PT  
Mercury trine Chaos      
Chiron quincunx Ceres     

Monday 31 October 

Sun trine Juno      
Ceres trine N Node      

BitchScopes for 10/17-24 + the New Moon Eclipse in Scorpio

There’s a few things I wanted to point out about this week’s planetary hijinx. I am going to also focus on the eclipse, even though it happens next Tuesday. It happens in the wee hours of Monday morning on the West coast, and I want us to have time to prepare, to the extent that it is possible. That may actually be laughable.  But at least you'll have an idea which area of your life is most likely to be jolted. Also, I need next week's Scopes to talk about Mars retrograde. So yep…this is an intense period of changes we are coming up on.

The planets this week give us a little foreshadowing of the eclipse energy. There’s a variety of transits that indicate some turbulence in relationships, and we may struggle to find solutions to problems in various areas of life. There are 6 quincunxes, 7 transits involving Venus, 6 involving Mercury, and the Sun is involved in 8 transits this week! If you look back at past BitchScopes, that’s a lot of Sun activity in one week! The Sun and Venus both shift into Scorpio, and that’s the shift from commitment to intimacy, so put on your goggles and get ready to dive deep.

I like to characterize our big 3 in astrology as follows. Our physical body is a car. The Sun is like the engine, how powerful it is, how much torque it has, how loud it is, how it performs. It is literally what powers your fleshsuit. The Moon is what your car needs - the type of fuel. Is it electric or diesel? Does it need high performance gas and expensive oil changes? The ascendant is the style and color of your car. It is how people recognize you on the road. Is it a car or a truck? Is it flashy or practical? Are there stickers? What do they say? Is the plate personalized? Are the windows tinted? Are you blasting your music?

When the Sun makes a transit either to another planet in the sky or to your natal planets, you should pay attention. We will definitely feel this energy! The Venus transits are all fairly intense as well, and the Mercury transits all indicate a level of seriousness and some mental frustration. Our usual tactics and mental processes aren’t going to work as well as usual. We can’t think our way out of things as effectively as we normally would. Venus indicates that things will be deep and intense. We need more intimacy. The key words for the sun’s interactions are: catharsis, confidence, power struggles, desire for peace, tension, and intensity.

And thennnnnn….we have Saturn stationing direct. The next few months will be a period of integrating and incorporating the lessons Saturn has imparted during retrograde. What have you been learning? What has society been learning? Elections should be very interesting and significant! On the world stage, Ukraine started gaining the upper hand during Saturn’s retrograde. Women in the US have been angrily conspiring about reproductive rights. So let’s see what comes of it.

Now, the eclipse…

In a new moon solar eclipse, the moon comes between the Sun and the Earth blocking the rays of the sun from Earth’s surface and plunging us into temporary darkness. New moons are for manifesting, right? Not this one. It is generally ill-advised to work on manifesting in eclipse energy. This is not a time to charge or bathe your crystals, or try to set intentions. Eclipses naturally have an effect of speeding up timelines. So things set in motion since the last eclipse can be brought to fruition more quickly, but there’s often a curveball of some kind. This is a good time to assess things and take care of unfinished business. If you have feelings you have not dealt with or expressed, get in touch with them. Are your romantic needs being met? This lunation is conjunct Venus to an exact degree, so a heart (or wallet, since Venus rules finances also) reset is likely, though it may feel a bit more like a defibrillator - CLEAR!

Focus on your current connections and the things you feel passionate about in life. Open yourself to see and experience these people and things in a new way. Trust the process. Trust the universe. Because this eclipse is on the South node of the moon, something will end before it begins. This is eclipsing out old energy. That does NOT mean everyone will break up so calm your tits, friends. Scorpio rules all things mysterious and taboo, emotional intensity, intimacy, and exploration of boundaries. Scorpio wants to pull back the veil on hidden desires and motivations.


Here’s how your rising or sun sign can expect to experience this eclipse:


Aries

Time to get emotionally naked! I’m laughing because that was meant to be a little triggery but you’re you. Another sign would be already closing their browser, heehee. Anyway, this eclipse is about connection and intimacy. Your vulnerability may cause passions to stir, so don’t be afraid to go deep. Your real challenge is letting go and letting the intimacy happen without trying to control it.


Taurus

What’s going on with relationships in your world? This eclipse is going to shove you in the direction you need to go, with an emphasis on letting go of old shit. Take time to take emotional inventory and ask yourself to be honest about if your needs are being met or you give too much, etc. Even if you’re in a good relationship, this could be a great reset for you.


Gemini

Since Scorpio rules your 6th house, you are passionate about the ways you work and why.
Your routines are likely to get a little shake up in this eclipse. Routines and habits are what shape our experience of “reality”. Things that force you to change or slow down are things you should pay attention to and ask “what’s happening and what can I learn from this?”

Cancer

I feel like I’ve said this to you a lot this year, but your creative sector is getting a blast from this eclipse. Finish up old projects that feel worth it, and start up some new ones based on any jolts of inspiration you get. Eclipses move us forward, so don’t be afraid to try something new and expand your repertoire. This placement (5th house) also rules children. So if there is unfinished business between you and one of your offspring, see if you can get it finished up, ironed out, etc.


Leo

This eclipse is a chance for you to examine your current home and family and see if you’ve built what you wanted to build. The 4th house is also a sentimental house, so you’re likely to be thinking about childhood holiday memories and things of that nature as well. What did you successfully end that was unhealthy? What may you have forgotten to bring forward out of the past that is lovely?

Virgo

Your current way of thinking or communicating is likely to get a shake up in this eclipse. This isn’t so much a change in what you believe, so much as how you receive and offer information. Scorpio is very psychic energy, so tap in to your intuition. I’m a big believer that using pen and paper to get information out of the conscious and unconscious mind, so do some automatic writing or some journaling and see what comes up.

Libra

The eclipse is giving a kick in the pants to your 2nd house of earned money and security. Do you feel secure? Are your finances where you want them? Are you stretching too much? You may have to compromise somewhere in your budget. Scorpio is very intuitive so you probably already know what this is, but the eclipse will move you forward on your timeline for better or worse, so do a little emotional homework.

Scorpio

Well obviously this eclipse hits you right in your 1st house of identity. How are you feeling in your fleshsuit these days? Do you know who you are right now? If you answered “No”, you’re right on track. As I’ve said before, when a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it has to dissolve into goo first, and you may be in the goo phase. The changes that come from this period are needed, and ultimately it will feel better so try not to fight it and just go with the gooey flow for now.

Sagittarius

Spiritual questions are one of your fortes. You think and philosophize in a way that is unique and needed. During this eclipse, beliefs can either come into question, or be surfacing from the past for reexamination. You’re leveling up spiritually, so its time to get clear on some things and let some things go. Tie up loose ends and offer forgiveness where you feel prompted. Beliefs that don’t resonate with who you are now need to be released.

Capricorn

This eclipse can shake up your friends and associations. Because eclipses move us forward rapidly, you may be thrust into a new group of some kind due to other circumstances in your life (job change or house move for example). Some connections may end suddenly, or finally. This just clears the way for a new tribe. This house also rules your hopes and dreams. Do your dreams align with your current identity and life?

Aquarius

This eclipse puts you in the spotlight. This can mean a promotion, raise, acknowledgement or some other move up the ladder. But beginnings and endings happen essentially in the same space. Don’t freak out and assume this means you’re losing your job. But changes are necessary for growth and this lunation is a fast forward kind of vibe. This is also an area of your chart that rules authority figures, or your own authority. So this eclipse might boot you forward and make you reclaim your personal power.


Pisces

This is an interesting place for an eclipse because this happens in a truth seeking house (the 9th), and Scorpio loves to dig for the truth. This lunation is going to propel you forward and ask you to reexamine your spirituality, how you define truth and expand your horizons. That all sounds very heady. You may just be shoved forward into more travel or worldly experience. This house also rules teaching, so you can be put in a position of sharing your wisdom. On a mundane level, legal stuff will be finalized as a result of this eclipse.





Monday 17 October
Ceres opposite Juno 
Mars sextile Eris 
Sun opposed Eris 
Venus quincunx Neptune 
Sun trine Mars 
Venus trine Vesta 
Jupiter square Chaos 

Tuesday 18 October
Venus opposed Eris 
Venus trine Mars 
Uranus sextile Pallas 

Wednesday 19 October
Sun square Pluto
Mercury quincunx North Node 
Venus square Pluto 
Mercury opposite Chiron 

Thursday 20 October
Sun sextile Galactic Center 
Saturn quincunx Pallas 

Friday 21 October
    No pants!

Saturday 22 October
Mercury quincunx Uranus 
Sun conjunct Venus 
Mercury trine Saturn 
Saturn turns direct 

Sunday 23 October
Mercury square Pallas 
Venus quincunx Jupiter 
Sun quincunx Jupiter 
Venus enters Scorpio 
Sun enters Scorpio 
Venus trine Chaos 

Monday 24 October
Mercury square Lilith 

Tuesday 25 October 

NEW MOON/SOLAR ECLIPSE in SCORPIO 3:49 am PDT