Today, Mars in Pisces sextiles the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus, activating its breakthrough energy as they exactly align tomorrow. I don't know about you, but I haven't been sleeping well the past few nights and just generally feel buzzed and restless.

This is a time to be aware of the revolutionary shifts in our lives and in the collective. The Jupiter-Uranus is exact on my South Node, meaning Mars is trining my North Node in Scorpio! That's probably the catalyst that inspired me to launch my Lunar Nodes course which starts May 25.

And speaking of Scorpio, we're coming up on the Scorpio Full Moon square powerful Pluto in Aquarius on Tuesday, April 23. It was a Scorpio Full Moon that the Buddha attained enlightenment, meditating under the Bodhi tree which is perfectly symbolic of his metamorphosis from indulged prince living a life of luxury, sequestered from the sorrows of the world into an entirely new identity of one who renounced the trappings of materialism to align with purity, wisdom and compassion for all.

Martin Schulman likens the Nodal path from Taurus to Scorpio as one that fills life with decadence out of a spiritual emptiness, yet as one reaches for the Scorpio North Node they must eliminate all excess and allow burned bridges to light the way of a path of spiritual renewal. With the Sun in Taurus and the Moon in Scorpio, we may collectively experience something similar. 

The Full Moon's T-square to Pluto in Aquarius suggests and intensified alchemy of purging, elimination and humbling - perhaps brought on by a need to re-orientation to a purpose greater than the self. Seeing peaceful protesters on the news being brutalized by the police and the powers that be seem symbolic of this power clash. Perhaps Pluto in Aquarius people power needs to stand strong and remain resilient in the face of brute strength.

I can't help but also think of the relentless mocking that Jennifer Lopez is experiencing as Pluto in Aquarius opposes her Leo Sun-Mercury. Much of it has to do with allegations of her acting too good for service people, as well as exploiting the community of the Bronx for her personal gain. It begs the question, if your purpose is to bring starpower to the world, what happens when the zeitgeist turns against you? Perhaps integrating some Aquarian humility can bring even the brightest Leo star to wholeness.

Mars in Pisces rules the Full Moon and is between Saturn and Neptune, although making a closer application to conjoin Neptune, which takes place April 28-29. We may be somewhat confused over overwhelmed in our aims, drives and actions. This suggests transgressing boundaries, perhaps we're so overwhelmed by emotions or even compassion that we're encouraged to dissolve normal boundried relationships.

The Fixed Signs - Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius - are amplified now and with Pluto bringing the spotlight to Aquarius, there is something for everyone to learn about the power of the collective and Aquarian ideals, where each person matters in their own unique individual way. Fixed signs don't budge easily and often need intense alchemy to transform, but once the base metal is fully melted down it can turn into a noble version of gold.

This is your last chance to order a Jupiter-Uranus Reading package to illuminate the possibilities this transit offers your unique destiny so that you can bring to consciousness what the sky gods are offering for your potential of abundance, creative expression and soul expansion.

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Now that we've passed through the Total Solar Eclipse portal, we're in the waxing phase of this New Moon cycle and the impulse and urgency for new beginnings is heating up. Tune into what's brewing in your soul and the creative fire asking to be kindled.

The sky gods, Jupiter and Uranus, are both being activated by the Taurus Moon today as they move closer to their union at 21 Taurus on April 20. Jupiter represents expansion, abundance, hope and ideals and Uranus brings innovation, surprise, freedom and breakthrough. Jupiter expands Uranus and Uranus electrifies Jupiter.

Jupiter last opposed Uranus in September 2017 when Jupiter was at 27 Libra and Uranus at 27 Aries. The last time they conjoined was June 8, 2010 at 0 Aries.

Now, they come together to seed an entirely new cycle of possibility in Venus' Earth sign of Taurus, whose focus is on the values which are the foundation upon which we build our lives and sense of security. It's the lush, abundant garden that we're cultivating with inspired creativity and brilliant insight. Perhaps the Earth itself will be the benefactor of new innovations.

Additionally, today Mars conjoins Saturn in Pisces, and our passionate drives and eagerness to achieve may run into authoritative rules, deadlines or restrictions. Patience, discipline and refinement are being called for in your efforts as Saturn's intention is to create strength that is resilient and sustainable. In Pisces, we're invited to commit to a higher purpose and infuse the sacred, mystical and mythical into it. Which divine beings are leading you on a vision quest that inspires the soul?

On April 19, Mars will sextile Jupiter-Uranus and ignite their earth-shattering potential. In the collective, we may see breakthrough innovations, however, much of the largess of this activation may not be fully experienced until the passing of time - for instance, Rick Levine noted several breakthroughs that occurred during Uranus-Jupiter conjunctions that went on to changed the world, such as when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak collaborated on their first computer. Even so, the sense of creative expansion will be palpable.

A lot of energy is building in the next two weeks as we move toward the April 23 Scorpio Full Moon square Pluto in Aquarius, change is in the air and with consciousness we can shape a future catalyzed by our creative purpose and brilliant ideas that can transform our world.

For a limited time until April 20, I'm offering Jupiter-Uranus Reading packages to illuminate the possibilities this transit offers your unique destiny so that you can bring to consciousness what the sky gods are offering for your potential of abundance, creativity and soul evolution.

Libra Lunar Eclipse
Monday, March 25
12:00 AM PDT / 3:00 AM EDT
5 degrees Libra / Aries

As the Moon waxes toward an opposition with the exalted Aries Sun, they're aligning for Monday's lunar eclipse in Libra. A lunar eclipse is a full moon within 12 degrees of the nodal axis, which signifies shifts of fate and re-alignment of destiny. 

The South Node and Moon in Libra suggest relationships, agreements and negotiations needing resolution. Assumptions we've been operating on in relationships may be revealed. Issues of fairness and equality are important, and with the Sun in Aries, there's a focus on purpose and self-interest. Something is coming to a culmination which may have a bittersweet tone to it, especially if its time is ending or transitioning into a new phase. The South Node offers a release of burdens or it can invite helpful influences from the past but with a sense that they have served their purpose. 

Venus is the ruler of this lunar eclipse and is in her sign of exaltation, Pisces, where Venusian themes of pleasure, escapism, indulgence and yearning for the sublime are elevated. She is slowly emerging from her union with Saturn suggesting the need for making peace with our karmic contracts. We may be released from an agreement we've fulfilled and it may be time to discern what our heart wants to be devoted to now. 

Although Venus doesn't pause for long as she moves into a sextile with generous Jupiter. Jupiter and Venus are in each others' signs and with this mutual reception suggests that the emotional upheavals of the lunar eclipse may have a softer landing or at least a sliver lining to transition into. Perhaps we have a sense that what we're leaving behind will be in good hands. We'll soon have the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction to look forward to and get excited about in the coming weeks... keep an eye out for my Jupiter-Uranus readings launching on March 30!

For more clues into your eclipse storyline, it's important to look back in order to gain insight on your path of cosmic destiny. What do these dates tell you about the unfolding story in your Libra house?

December 26, 2023 - The Cancer Full Moon squared the Lunar Eclipse degree
October 14, 2023 - Libra Solar Eclipse was the seeding moment for this lunar eclipse
June 27 - July 1, 2015 - The North Node was on the current lunar eclipse degree and the Cancer Sun squared it. What was in growth then is now diminishing and transforming for new change.

The sabian symbol for this lunar eclipse is: A Man Watches His Ideals Taking A Concrete Form Before His Inner Vision. An intention, dream or wish formed long ago may now be coming into manifestation or fruition. Saturn-Venus in Pisces suggests a dream made real or taking form.

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Today the Sun conjoins transcendent Neptune in it's home sign of Pisces, where it's been transiting since April 2011.

The Sun illuminates the archetype of Neptune today, yet like the ocean, Neptune contains a vastness of experience ranging from the mystical and blissful, to the disappointing and sorrowful. Dropping into meditation can be like diving to the bottom of the ocean where there is peace away from the chaotic waves.

In the Natal Chart, the Sun often represents the role we play, whether in our work, our family or the conscious identity we take on. Neptune can bring a renewed perspective, soften the sharp focus, and dissolve the fixed identity.

I've often seen this as a time when people experience an existential crisis. They might feel exhausted and consider "throwing in the towel" when they can't see where the path leads. A good rest and self-care can be deeply healing now.

The dissolving of our identity may be an invitation to imagine a new purpose. Perhaps transmuting pain is an initiation, part of the alchemy needed to reach a new level of truth?

Next year around this time, the Sun-Neptune cazimi will be at 29 Pisces and will be the final experience of illumination of Neptune in this sign before it ingresses Aries where it will be until 2039. Saturn conjoins Neptune at 0 Aries in February 2026, bringing a reality check to a courageous new beginning.

Take some time to reflect upon the dream that was born around 2011 and how it has morphed and evolved through today. Is it time to deepen this purpose and integrate it to your soul? Or are you being called toward a new purpose that you can pour your soul into as a sacred service?

Anything is possible.

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"A defeat for the ego is a victory for the Self..."  

"the Self is the total, timeless man...who stands for the mutual integration of conscious and unconscious"
- Carl Jung

The night skies will be illuminated on January 25 with a Full Moon at 5 degrees Leo, opposing the Sun at 5 Aquarius, intensified by Pluto. Leo Full Moons often bring emotional drama, and this may feel especially high stakes as it opposes Pluto at 0 Aquarius.

Diva-like behavior may be on the menu in order to save face as underlying fears activate ego desires. We may be called to transcend pride in order to serve a greater collective cause.

The Full Moon squares abundant Jupiter in Taurus, increasing the sense of freedom, abundance and exaggeration. A lovely Venus-Jupiter trine in Earth signs can invite the pleasure principle in the realm of the material and practical realms. 

This Full Moon is the culmination of the intentions of the Capricorn New Moon on January 11 which may brought unexpected shifts in our work, achievement and sense of authority as it was trine Uranus. Uranus is now stationing direct so we can expect more excitement, surprising shifts and liberation from the norm.

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Cancer Full Moon occurs December 26 at 4:33 pm PST / 7:33 pm EST with the Moon at 4 degrees Cancer opposing the 4 degree Capricorn Sun.

Full Moons in the Water signs activate emotional tension and expression, similar to the rising tides of the ocean. Tears may flow more easily when our sensitive hearts are touched. In Cancer, the Moon's home sign, themes center around family, home, mothering, protection and craving for emotional comfort.

Self-soothing can be especially healing now, whether it's in the form of your favorite cozy sweater, tucking in to a warm bowl of soup, snuggling under the duvet, or writing in your private journal, allowing emotion to flow through weaving your own personal myth.

As the Moon trines Saturn in Pisces, there's ease in allowing creative inspiration to fuel our discipline. Abundant Jupiter in Taurus sextiles the Full Moon and the following day, Jupiter trines the Sun, so there's great potential for a sense of purpose to support our higher aspirations and even offer benefits - either with increased confidence, a sense of achievement or material rewards.

Mercury retrograde is meeting with Mars in Sagittarius which can spur the sudden urge for adventure, however, we'll want to watch our reactions and irritations, especially when it comes to speaking out of aggravation. 

On a positive note, opportunistic Jupiter begins to move direct on December 30, soon followed by communication Mercury who stations direct on January 1. This bodes well for a sense of forward momentum as we embark on a New Year!

In January, I have some limited spots available on Saturdays for 1-1 astrology sessions. This is an excellent time to reflect on the months ahead with a fresh perspective and renewed momentum.

This Mercury retrograde had me retrieving my Radiant Astrology Podcast from being lost in space. You can now listed on both Apple and Spotify - where subscribers can leave me a voice message! Be sure to check out the latest episode on the astrology of 2024.

And speaking of Mercury, we have a revised date for our 2024 Forecast workshop of Sunday, January 7 at 11 am EST. Hopefully this new date will accommodate more New Year schedules better, plus we'll be further out from the Mercury station which tends to cause a bit of havoc in the days around the shift of direction.

As 2024 is an 8 year of renewal and infinite possibility, you'll want to make the very most of it - as well as catch the wave for the Superbloom of the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction coming in April.

In this workshop, we'll guide you in integrating astrological wisdom with the higher mind and somatic experience  through a powerful visioning exercise where you will "prophesize" your own future and reveal a mantra to be your touchstone for the journey ahead. I hope you'll join us!

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Sagittarius New Moon
20 degrees Sagittarius
December 12, 2023
3:32 PM PST
6:32 PM EST

This New Moon offers the promise of a new dawn, even if the path ahead may be filled with twists, turns and perhaps a bit of backtracking. Sagittarius is an enthusiastic fire sign. Hopeful and expansive it's ruled by Jupiter in Taurus who craves abundance of indulgences. Mars in Sagittarius is eager and impatient to embark on a great new adventure. A square to Neptune may distort our perspective or sense or proportion, however, as this lunation grows in light, the hope of Sagittarius leads to new heights.

Shortly after the New Moon aligned, Mercury stationed retrograde at 8 Capricorn, where it will begin a 3 1/2 week journey backtracking through Capricorn and Sagittarius, until it stations direct on the New Year, January 1. The Capricornian instinct for achievement may need to revisit the beliefs upon which these goals are founded. Until we have a clear 'why' we can't achieve the right aspirations that lead to our higher destination.

The Sagittarian archer may need to re-establish it's aim in order for the seagoat Capricorn to identify the mountain to climb. This may call for a change of plans or new information coming to light that calls for a re-orientation of direction. There's no better time than the New Year to form a future plan, however, Mercury retrograde calls for a review of the past in order to more clearly envision the future.

Neptune squaring this New Moon may bring a sense of confusion or even a sense of futility at first, especially as it comes to square the Sun on Dec 16. One dream must be surrendered to create the purified conditions for a new vision to be seeded. 

This will be a period of holding onto hope while also deeply reflecting on the higher truths upon which we aim for a sense of higher purpose and a new vision. Dream big and allow lessons from the past to help revise a new future direction.

While Pluto is wrapping up it's time in authoritative Capricorn - it departs for Aquarius in January 2024, but will have another brief stint in Capricorn from September to November 2024 - the resonance of judgement and oppression thrums through the collective with urgency. 

Venus in her home sign of Libra is the ultimate symbol of diplomacy and harmony-seeking, however as she approaches a challenging closing square with Pluto on December 3, desires in relationships can take on a compulsive and manipulative quality. When unconscious impulses become intensified, we may go to extremes in attempts to please others through acquiescence or compliance, as those who seek power become even more demanding, jealous or manipulative.

Whenever Venus and Pluto are in a challenging aspect its important to reflect upon the ways we allow power dynamics to control our lives. Are we a slave to the power of money, love or needing to feel accepted or adored by others? Releasing compulsions in these areas can help to liberate us from shadow Plutonian forces of disempowerment.

On June 5 earlier this year, Venus at 0 Leo opposed Pluto at 0 Aquarius, which was the culmination of the current Venus-Pluto cycle, a face-off of Venus in bold Leo with Pluto in objective Aquarius. This was prior to Venus' retrograde in Leo, before he depths of her creative expression went through a deep transformation. 

At this closing square, it's worth reflecting upon intense dynamics that emerged in May/June and how bringing consciousness to tensions can help you make wise choices in Venusian matters of love, money and creative expression. 

Venus will enter the depths of Scorpio the following day, December 4, where she's less interested in superficial harmony and moreso in truthful relationships and transformative drives that come from deep within and bond us to relationships with others that are deeply meaningful. Venus is all-or-nothing in Scorpio, because she knows no one is better company than one’s own soul.

Gemini Full Moon
Monday, Nov 27, 2023
1:16 AM PST / 4:16 AM EST
4 degrees Gemini Moon / Sagittarius Sun

“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?... From now on, then, resolve to live as a grown-up who is making progress, and make whatever you think best a law that you never set aside. And whenever you encounter anything that is difficult or pleasurable, or highly or lowly regarded, remember that the contest is now: you are at the Olympic Games, you cannot wait any longer...” ― Epictetus

SUMMARY: The Full Moon in Gemini illuminates a sense of adventure along the axis of ideas, information, and beliefs, where the fluidity of learning intermingles with the optimism of faith. A stellium in Sagittarius of the Sun, Mars, Mercury and Ceres encourages inflated expectations, actions and big ideas. However, a square to Saturn in Pisces offers a reality check to ensure that plans are grounded in responsibility so they don't become derailed by exaggeration. 

INSIGHT: Gemini is the sign of the Twins, the dual-natured Mutable Air sign that craves a variety of experiences. The Full Moon in Gemini heightens the desire for information, data and gossip. In contrast to the recent Scorpio New Moon where plans and actions were shrouded in secrecy, at this Full Moon it's time to let everything out into the light.

The Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius are focused on context, transforming mere data into opinions, philosophies and beliefs. Mercury tends to be less precise in Sagittarius, concerned more with the big picture and future possibilities. Warrior Mars in Sagittarius is eager to seize the day in this adventuresome fire sign. Sagittarius is the sign of the archer and Mars here is impatient to achieve big things, but needs to ensure not to overshoot the mark or exaggerate what is realistically achievable.

Neptune forms a square with Mercury, which can be problematic if we let our paranoia get the better of us. There's a risk of being misunderstood or for details to be overlooked when Neptune distorts the transmission of information. Mercury has just entered the pre-shadow zone of it's upcoming retrograde period, suggesting that information and opinions offered now may need to be revised in the coming weeks, or at the very least, repeated.

Saturn in Pisces forms a T-square with the Full Moon, calling for a slow release and considered steps so that energy isn't wasted. The responsibility of Saturn offers some needed restraint and sobriety in such a mutable environment.

GUIDANCE: This is a time to emerge into the light, taking action and voicing our truths. Take care to share to say what you mean and mean what you say, words have consequences. With so much mutable energy, be adaptable to respond to changes. Put aside unnecessary criticism, gossip and bickering to focus on creating a plan of action for the future.

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Scorpio New Moon
November 13, 2023
1:27 AM PST / 4:27 AM EST
20 degrees Scorpio

The New Moon aligns at 20 degrees in the clandestine sign of Scorpio, arguably one of the most transformative of the zodiac signs. Scorpio is the realm of the depths - deep desires, obsessions, the occult, taboos, secrets and buried resentments are kept here. It's where we meet with our mortality and face the limits of what we can and cannot control. That this New Moon is aligned with the Mars-Uranus opposition suggests the potential for chaotic energy, turmoil and breakthroughs leading to fresh openings forward.

Mars, the ancient ruler of Scorpio, is in its home sign and its influence is prominent now. Mars in Scorpio does not tend to 'shoot from the hip' without foresight, as the fixed sign of Scorpio resists reactivity. Mars is more akin to a sniper in Scorpio, when and if it does finally strike it wants to annihilate it's target, minimizing collateral damage. However, the opposition with chaotic Uranus suggests turbulence or surprising effects reverberating from the instinctive Mars trigger.

The Sabian Symbol for 20 Scorpio is "Obeying His Conscience, A Soldier Resists Orders." I can't help thinking of the new Netflix film I watched recently starring Michael Fassbender entitled The Killer, where a disciplined, professional sniper misfires, throwing his entire life into chaos. His life was built on meticulous planning and lack of empathy, but finds himself having to instinctively respond to the unexpected and at last listen to his intuition, which diverts from the rehearsed script he's had drilled into him.

While Scorpio knows the value of keeping emotions close to the chest, with Mars opposite Uranus, building frustrations and seething resentment could erupt in dramatic ways, or serve as a catalyst for the surgical removal of the festering toxicity in the environment.

Asteroid goddesses Ceres and Lilith also feature at this New Moon. Ceres, the doting mother who was plunged into grief when her beloved daughter Persephone was kidnapped by Pluto, is in Scorpio joining Mars and trining Neptune, suggesting sacrifice or loss of a deeply-held desire.

Lilith, who represents the reclaiming of one's own autonomy through rejection, is in Leo is squaring the New Moon. Dramatic displays empowering one's self through bold rejection of oppression are likely scenarios as this lunar cycle progresses.

The Sun will oppose Uranus the following day, shining a light on the unexpected and offering opportunities for liberation. Frustrations that have been building are reaching a breaking point, and what has been operating in the shadows may be revealed.

The burning ambition of Mars is alchemized as it joins the Sun in the coming days, and we may find an inner determination that deepens our resolve. From November 16 to 23, the Mars-Sun conjunction will trine escapist Neptune and then sextile powerful Pluto. While the trine to Neptune may offer an invitation to surrender that which is beyond our control - and experience a measure of transcendence in the process - the sextile to Pluto suggests a relentless determination to arise to the challenges that are within our control.

One of the greatest lessons for Scorpio is to recognize what is in our control and surrender what is not. When we can intensely focus energy into that which can truly effect change, we are empowered. As the great Marcus Aurelius said, "You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

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