March 7th – 13th

by Sonja Francis | Mar 6, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

How Does Our Thinking Keep Us Separate?

This week’s headline items: it’s time to start to take action on your New Moon intentions from Monday early morning on; Mercury squares Nov. 19th’s Lunar Eclipse degree very early on Tuesday; Mercury changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces on Wednesday evening; the first Quarter Moon in Gemini becomes exact early on Thursday morning.

Please note: Daylight Saving Time begins in the US on Sunday very early morning.

There will only be three Moon VoC phases this week: Tuesday late morning (for a little over 4 hours); Thursday late morning (for almost 15 hours); and Sunday late morning (for almost 4 hours).

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, March 7th:

Monday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day. It will journey there until Tuesday early afternoon. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well. In other words: change is not our favorite thing and “rushing things” goes against our grain.

What is our favorite thing until Tuesday afternoon? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses

Monday after 6:49am EST, it is time to start to take action on your New Moon intentions. If you set Intentions on March 2nd or 3rd – after the New Moon became exact — today (Monday) will be the best time to take relevant actions.

If you wrote your intentions down, go back and take another look at what came through intuitively. If you didn’t write anything down, get quiet for a moment and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?

Monday late afternoon, on the one hand, we need to experience peace and physical pleasure; on the other, we need to take some time to focus on our future visions and see what’s realistic for us. We may need to make some adjustments between these two needs that are seemingly at odds. (Moon in Taurus squares Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 4:56pm EST)

Monday late evening, we have an opportunity to meet our need for material comfort with a gentler, more intuitive approach. Inner and outer beauty is key! (Moon in Taurus sextiles Neptune in Pisces, exact at 11:03pm EST)

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Tuesday, March 8th:

 Tuesday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus until 1:40pm EST (see Monday morning for details).

Tuesday very early morning, at around 1:40am EST, when Mercury reaches 27º14’ of Aquarius, it squares the Lunar Eclipse degree (from Nov. 19th, 2021 — 27º14’ of Taurus). This symbolizes a turning point: what have you been experiencing since Nov. 19th in connection with your own or other people’s resources? How about your intimate relationships and your relationship with yourself?

We are being invited to shift our perspective and let go of past traumas to a more abundant experience; collaborations of all kinds can support us on this path.

Ask yourself: What fears are asking to be faced? What am I ready to let go of? What steps can I take to heal past trauma? Where do I need to decide to step into my own power more fully? How does my thinking keep me separate from others? From myself? My body? My heart?

If I allow myself to keep my heart wide open, what is my vision for humanity’s future? And what is my vision for myself within that future? How might it change the process to visualize such a future from a stance of non-attachment? How might taking a collaborative approach support such a vision? How might doing those things serve me? Could I allow some space to exist between my outer experiences/interactions and my inner processes?

I go into this subject even more deeply in my latest webinar: “Turning Points – Squares to the Eclipses” ==> Click here to purchase this webinar, if you haven’t seen it yet (if you were an active Star Member on Feb. 19th, you have access to this webinar already via an email that was sent out that day).

Tuesday late morning, at 9:35am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for a little over 4 hours, until 1:40pm EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other in regards to earthly issues and mutually support each other in practical ways.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday late morning until the early afternoon ahead of time.

Tuesday early afternoon, at 1:40pm EST, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Friday very early morning. For the next two days, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible.

“Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way… The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead 🙂 This Moon placement starts the build-up towards the first Quarter Moon (exact on Thursday morning).

Wednesday, March 9th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Tuesday early afternoon for details).

Wednesday late morning, consider connecting with others, socializing, and taking a compassionate approach toward yourself and others, especially when it comes to personal goals and passions. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections?  (Moon in Gemini sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 11:50am EST)

Wednesday evening, at 8:32pm EST, Mercury changes signs from freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius to creative, sensitive Pisces. It will journey through Pisces until March 27th. We are moving from the mind into the heart. For these next 2.5 weeks, we get a chance to communicate with compassion — we see the commonalities between us all, rather than what separates us.

We seem to be connected to Source more easily during this time — if we allow that energy to come through — and our thinking will be very creative, imaginative, and intuitive.

The key with this energy is to remain in the “here and now” and open up to a higher vibration. If we can do that, we will be able to download information from an intuitive place, rather than thinking things through. This could also be the reason why our mind is slowing down a bit and why we speak more softly.

Mercury in Pisces also offers us an opportunity to let go of any mental structures, conditioning, or fears that are no longer serving us. The more connected we are to our Higher Self, to our intuition, and to the energies inside and all around us, the less anxious, confused, and separate we are going to feel.

If we are not connected to our intuition, we may want to double-check with other people, before signing any documents or buying any big-ticket items.

Are you ready to connect to your intuition more fully? Can you allow for the unfolding process, trusting your higher Self more fully?

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-Sign in Pisces? If so, you may feel more talkative during this time. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-Sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you may need to learn to surrender to a slower pace and connect more fully to your heart and intuition.

Wednesday late evening, we are required to make some adjustments — and may need to do a little stretching and growing when it comes to our inner or emotional understanding of things. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, seek to understand before seeking to be understood. (Moon in Gemini squares Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 10:07pm EST)

Thursday, March 10th:

 Thursday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Tuesday early afternoon for details).

Thursday morning, at 5:45am EST, the first Quarter Moon in almost 20 degrees of Gemini becomes exact (we started to feel this aspect build from the moment the Moon entered Gemini on Tuesday early afternoon). The Moon in chatty, versatile Gemini makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in sensitive, compassionate Pisces. 

We feel compelled to take action. Last week on March 2nd, the New Moon in Pisces became exact: “Seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making their first real contact with the outside world. This is therefore a time to stretch and grow — and create some forward momentum. We may feel anxious or unusually busy.

As best as you can, go one breath at a time. Allow for changes, remain flexible (as much as possible), and find creative solutions for your day-to-day interactions with others.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 18-22 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, Virgo? If so, you will feel the effects of this first Quarter Moon more strongly than otherwise. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Thursday late morning, at 11:43am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for almost 15 hours, until 2:24am EST (Friday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments — and to do a little stretching and growing, when it comes to your inner or emotional experiences. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, seek to understand before seeking to be understood.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday late morning until Friday very early morning ahead of time.

Friday, March 11th:

Friday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini and VoC until 2:24am EST (see Tuesday early afternoon and Thursday late morning for details).

Friday very early morning, at 2:24am EST, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until Sunday afternoon. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say and therefore our feelings are more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others. Self-Care is key for the next two and a half days 😉

Emotional safety is important to us as well; we like connecting to the familiar and we enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance. Make sure though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, otherwise you might start to feel drained and resentful.

Friday morning is a great time to share about spiritual/intuitive experiences or creative endeavors and lend loving and nurturing support to others. As best as you can, allow for feelings to flow, and release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past  (Moon in Cancer trines Mercury in Pisces, exact at 7:00am EST)

Friday late morning, calls for some inner adjustments; we are invited to develop inner awareness around two very different urges: firstly, the desire to take visionary and collaborative actions that serve many people — and secondly, the need to feel safe and to connect to the familiar. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Mars in Aquarius, exact at 10:34am EST)  

Friday early afternoon, requires some more inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to connect to like-minded people (on an intellectual level) that share our vision — and on the other hand, the need to nurture ourselves and stay in touch with our feeling body. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Venus in Aquarius, exact at 12:19pm EST)

Friday night/Saturday very early morning, we are invited to make adjustments and (as best as we can) find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. Make space both for healing around anger or self-identity and for taking care of emotional or family issues. (Moon in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, exact at 12:58am EST)

Saturday, March 12th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Friday very early morning for details). 

Saturday very early morning brings an opportunity to connect to family (or friends that feel like family) and create breakthroughs around things that we enjoy through our five senses (e.g. food). This may also be a good time to find a unique or global approach on financial matters that bring us a sense of emotional security. (Moon in Cancer sextiles Uranus in Taurus, exact at 2:37am EST)

Saturday early afternoon, brings a nice feeling of ease and an enhanced ability to connect with others in a gentle way. As best as you can, trust your intuitive sensing, and allow whatever comes up to be beneficial for you. Release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. This is also a great time to explore spiritual, intuitive, or creative endeavors, and for lending loving and nurturing support to others. (Moon in Cancer trines Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 12:07pm EST)

Saturday evening, we are asked to make some inner adjustments, as we may experience some internal discomfort. Personal comfort and safety is important for the Moon in Cancer, yet Saturn in Aquarius reminds us that staying attached to the past is not going to lead to new creations, or bring forth new visions for the future. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 6:59pm EST)

Saturday late evening is a great time to be more aware of our spiritual/intuitive experiences or creative endeavors and lend loving and nurturing support to others. As best as you can, allow for feelings to flow, and release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. (Moon in Cancer trines the Sun in Pisces, exact at 11:52pm EST)

Sunday, March 13th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 3:32pm EST (see Friday very early morning for details).

Sunday very early morning, at 2am EST, Daylight Saving Time begins in North America & Canada. This means from today on, I will be posting all astrological alignments and planetary movements in EDT (US-Eastern Daylight Savings Time). Please make sure that you adjust this for your location accordingly. For example, for the UK it will be 4 hours ahead instead of the usual 5 — until March 27th 😉

Sunday morning, a Sun/Neptune alignment in almost 23 degrees of Pisces becomes exact at 7:43am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday morning (March 16th). This alignment asks that we slow down and go within, allow for all energies to move through us — being present and compassionate are the higher vibrations of this alignment — we are more aware than ever that all things are interconnected.

Feeling things — and allowing everyone (ourselves included) to “have their feelings” — is highly recommended. When we start to resist the flow of life, the flow of feeling, we will create fear and suffering. The remedy is to open our hearts and let love flow through us.

When we get quiet and allow ourselves to be still for a moment, we sense our interconnectedness with all living things, our spiritual roots, the sacredness of all.

If, on the other hand, we are unable to connect to our divine essence, if we focus only on what’s outside of us, we will feel separate — and this illusion of separateness might cause us to look for an escape from our harsh “realities”.

What might be possible if we simply let go of fear-based thinking altogether for a moment, and instead simply connected to our wise heart, trusting the perfection of each “now” moment? What if we were to let go of all expectations and open our hearts to the miracle of life?

This is about surrendering to the moment of now, to love, to our heart — not about giving up — rather, allowing “what is” to be ok, to see the perfection of “right now”.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 20-26 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Gemini? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Pisces (The Sun rules Leo; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces)

Sunday late morning, at 11:44am EDT, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for almost 4 hours, until 3:32pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to remain flexible and practice self-care — take good care of your emotional and physical body — that way, you’ll remain able to empower yourself and others.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Sunday late morning until the afternoon ahead of time.

Sunday afternoon, at 3:32pm EDT, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday very early morning. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness 🙂

So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic, as best you can. Fun, games, and romance are a big part of this energy as well. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones.

If there are no “outer children” around, how about getting in touch with your “inner child” — it’s definitely easier for the next two-and-a-half days. What are you most grateful for today? What would be heaps and heaps of fun? What would be so much fun, you let out a tiny squeak, just thinking of it?

And…

A heads up for next Monday (March 14th): The Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day. In the morning, the Moon in Leo opposes Mars in Aquarius, exact at 3:17am EDT; it quincunxes Mercury in Pisces at 5:05am EDT; it then opposes Venus in Aquarius, exact at 6:00am EDT; later in the afternoon, it trines Chiron in Aries, exact at 1:31pm EDT; and finally squares Uranus in Taurus, exact at 3:02pm EDT. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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February 28th – March 6th

by Sonja Francis | Feb 27, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Suppressed Desires Surface

This week’s headline items: Venus exits its post-Shadow phase on Tuesday late evening; the New Moon in Pisces becomes exact on Wednesday early afternoon; the Sun squares the Solar Eclipse degree (from Dec. 4th, 2021) on Wednesday evening; Mercury squares the Moon Nodes on Thursday early afternoon; Mars and Venus both change signs from Capricorn to Aquarius on Sunday very early morning, creating a conjunction soon after at 0º Aquarius.

There will only be three Moon VoC phases this week: Monday late evening (for almost 19 hours); Thursday late afternoon (a little over 3 hours); and Saturday late evening (4 hours).

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, February 28th:

Monday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day. The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional; interactions more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.

Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, progress: all these are promoted during the time the Moon moves through Aquarius. Again: we have our eyes on the future — or on outer space 🙂 Personal freedom becomes paramount.

Monday morning presents an opportunity to connect with others and engage in a healing process that can bring us progress  (Moon in Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 7:07am EST) 

Also on Monday morning, we may feel pulled in two quite different directions: On the one hand, we experience a need for connecting with like-minded people and remaining objective; on the other hand, we want to make space for pursuing our financial vision — and we also want to break free from outdated value systems.

As such, we may have to address what we value, both in others and in ourselves (which informs our self-worth); as best as you can, make adjustments and find creative solutions when it comes to these energies. (Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus, exact at 8:50am EST) 

Monday afternoon, if you are already awake, connect with others, and share your vision for the future. Could you permit yourself to get in touch with your unique spark — and communicate your inner genius? (Moon in Aquarius conjuncts Mercury in Aquarius, exact at 5:11pm EST)

Monday at 9:01pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for almost 14 hours, until 3:53pm EST (Tuesday afternoon). Use this intuitive time to focus on a long-term vision for your communities that involves a mature and realistic approach. As best as you can, take your time, and do your best to come from a place of integrity.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late evening until Tuesday afternoon ahead of time.

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Tuesday, March 1st:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius and VoC until 3:53pm EST (see Monday for details).

Tuesday afternoon, at 3:53pm EST, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until Thursday evening. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than normal. We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all — but especially for those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.

But… that very idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities. A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.

It’s also a great time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “oneness”. Feelings tend to flow more freely; as best as you can, let them — in fact, “going with the flow” is the best way to go for the next couple of days.

Neptune is the ruler of Pisces — and it is currently in its own sign, making these next two days a great time to take a look at our inner spiritual connection to our “higher Self”, “Source”, “God/Goddess”.

It’s also a great time to allow all there is, as it is, and to go with the flow, following our intuitive voice as much as possible. We are being asked to tap into the “feminine” energies within ourselves so we can start to vibrate on a universal frequency. Ask yourself: Is my “higher Self” asking for more introverted/inner love-time? If I tune in with my intuitive voice, what am I receiving? Sensing?

Where in my life have I become too disconnected from life? Love? God/Goddess? What is my connection to the spiritual realm? What about the “heart realm”? How could nature and/or animals teach me about those realms?

Do I need more downtime? More resting-time? More compassion? How might being kind to myself, and trusting the process of Life create a more loving connection with the universe? This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the New Moon (exact Wednesday early afternoon).

Tuesday evening, at 9:30pm EST, Venus’ post-Shadow phase ends. As you may recall, I mentioned the Venus Shadow Phases 4.5 weeks ago, on January 29th, when the planet was stationing direct, and here is a reminder:

If you want to start new relationships or collaborations or want to purchase something that is really important to you, it’s best to avoid the periods before Venus goes retrograde and after Venus goes direct; this is especially true if related to products, services, or experiences that are connected to beauty, finances, art, or anything that delights the five senses.

The good news is, this Shadow phase ends today (Tuesday) when Venus reaches 26º29’ of Capricorn; this means that we can finally go ahead and start those new collaborations — or move “old” ones to the next level — or buy that new massage table, painting, or anything else related to beauty or art. We can also more easily receive new financial advice. Connecting, collaborating, and accumulating abundance (of whatever kind) will all go better now.

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra? If so, you may feel quite excited to be making new connections and moving financial or relationship issues to the next level. If you know where you have Taurus and Libra in your birth chart, or where your natal Venus is placed, all of those houses (areas of life) will be ready for receiving new collaborations or financial support.

Tuesday night/Wednesday very early morning, an opportune Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 12:05am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday night on, and it will remain strong until Thursday evening. We have the opportunity to become aware of an original or unique approach to life. Flexibility is the key to success at this time; pleasant changes may be in store — certainly unexpected ones 😉

Ask yourself: What is my unique value? How could I tune into that gently and consistently?If I did tune in, is it at least possible that I could then be in more perfect alignment with my values? My sense of worth?

What if the whole Universe was intelligent? What if that included every cell in my body? What knowledge would my body want to share with me?

As best as you can, watch out for those messages from the Universe! Remember: an opportunity is not automatically given to us: We have to “realize” it.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 9-14 degrees of Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, or Capricorn? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Aquarius (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius).

Tuesday is also the last day before the New Moon in Pisces becomes exact. This is a great day to let go of what no longer serves us. As best as you can, avoid jumping the gun: Rather than launching into brand-new endeavors or connections, wait until a couple of days have passed after the New Moon (and if you haven’t seen it yet, click here to watch my New Moon video).

Some of us might feel a little anxious or nervous today: As best as you can, get quiet and go within… Listen to the silence between the sounds… Find peace in the connection with your innermost and truest Self.

Wednesday, March 2nd:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day (see Tuesday afternoon for details).

Wednesday late morning, a Mercury/Saturn alignment in 19 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact at 11:33am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday morning on, and it will remain strong until Friday evening. This connection strengthens our ability to make realistic decisions connected to our need for progress and collaboration. We are more able to come from a place of integrity and maturity when planning anything long-term.

We prefer to have serious conversations with others that move us forward, closer to a common goal. It’s an excellent period for reviewing, reassessing, perfecting, and improving our thinking patterns, future visions, and collective goals. Even though we might have a more negative or critical outlook initially, this alignment serves the purpose of reaching a balanced, mature, and realistic state.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC), or personal planets in 16-22 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Capricorn (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn).

Wednesday early afternoon, at 12:35pm EST, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 12 degrees of Pisces, marking the beginning of a new Moon cycle. Feel free to also watch my New Moon video on the subject

Because New Moons mark the ending and beginning of a monthly cycle, they are an optimal time to pause, reflect, and set new Intentions for the next 28 days.

This New Moon chart has four planets in Pisces — a line up (aka Stellium) that includes the Sun, the Moon, Jupiter, and Neptune; the New Moon & Jupiter also sextile Uranus in Taurus. The Sun squares December’s Solar Eclipse degree several hours after the New Moon becomes exact, which signifies a turning point.

There is also a second lineup in this New Moon chart that takes place in Capricorn and includes Venus, Mars, and Pluto. And since those three planets answer to Saturn right now (Saturn being the ruler of Capricorn), we must also mention the current Saturn-Mercury conjunction in Aquarius. 

All of this will bring some forward movement. The next four weeks are thus essential in our lives on both the personal and collective levels. In fact, new beginnings are possible on multiple levels, as long as we get enough rest and make time for tuning in. I will go into all of this in more detail in a moment, but first, let’s start with the Stellium in Pisces:

Pisces invites us to connect with our inner divinity, and with our ability to receive, trust our intuition, and contribute to life from a heart-centered and empathic place.

Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, and thus connects us to our spiritual journey, as it represents a reunion with Source/God/the Universe. At its highest vibration, Pisces unifies all dualities — it is completely aware of the oneness of all. It tells us there is a union within, that exists always, and that we can tap into it.

To move into a higher, lighter Pisces vibration, ask yourself the following questions:… To read the whole article and get all the Coaching Questions for this month’s New Moon, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 10-14 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini or Sagittarius? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly for the next 28 days. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. This is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase — so this month, the best time to set intentions would be between 12:35pm on March 2nd and 4:45pm on March 3rd, and then again from 7:52pm on March 3rd until 12:35pm on March 4th (New York-time)

For more info on setting New Moon Intentions click here

Wednesday evening, at around 7pm EST, the Sun squares Solar Eclipse degree (from Dec. 4th, 2021 – 12.5º of Sagittarius) when it reaches 12.5º of Pisces. This signals a potential turning point in our collective perceptions, expectations, and assumptions. Watch for important insights and developments today.

Our direct experience is our most valuable resource, especially if we also allow ourselves to listen to the subtle messages of our intuitive voice. 

How has your perception of yourself, others, and life shifted since Dec. 4th? If you really stop and check, might you be ready to trust your inner experience and knowingness a little more than previously?

Ask yourself: What am I aware of right now that would shift my perspective if I allowed myself to “feel into it”? What (or who) might bring about this shift? What might I see if I were looking at the bigger picture? What do I sense when I take a moment to tune into my heart?

Recently, I have been mentioning the Squares to the Eclipse points in my Weekly Forecasts, and I go into this subject even more deeply in my latest webinar: “Turning Points – Squares to the Eclipses”.  Click here to purchase this webinar, if you haven’t seen it yet.

Thursday, March 3rd:

Thursday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces until 7:52pm EST (see Tuesday afternoon for details).

Thursday very early morning, a Mars/Pluto alignment in almost 28 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 3:43am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Saturday evening (Feb. 26th) on, and it will remain strong until next week, Monday morning (March 7th). 

This alignment connects our personal will to the Universal Will. If we feel the need to connect to something, we will feel it passionately, especially when it comes to our long-term goals and our public image.

We may feel impatient (or even obsessive) right now about our career goals. Suppressed desires surface; we will need to act on them, one way or another. Watch out for taking that action from a fearful, reactive, or controlling place. Managing our anger or rage more consciously might be part of this transit as well.

If you are able to connect to that passion — body and soul — you will be able to move towards a much higher goal. This may be a goal that is truly connected to the whole of you, perhaps even to your Soul Purpose for this lifetime.

Mars last aligned with Pluto in late March of 2020; unresolved issues from that period can now move to the next level. What were you up to back then? Where do you need to direct more self-awareness? Where are we still giving our power away to authority figures? How are we disempowering ourselves or others, simply because we are trying to shield ourselves from future harm or worst-case scenario?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC), or personal planets in the following placements: 25-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra, or 0-1 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you will feel the effects of this aspect more strongly than otherwise.

This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Scorpio (Mars is the ruler of Aries, so those folks will always be affected more strongly by Mars’s movements and aspects; Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio, so they likewise feel Pluto’s movements and aspects more strongly)

Thursday early afternoon, around 12:15pm EST, Mercury squares the Moon Nodes (24º52’ of Taurus-Scorpio) when Mercury reaches (24º52’ of Aquarius). Squares ask for a shift in perception and direction; they challenge us to go beyond our survival strategies and allow ourselves to stay objective and detached in our thinking.  

Squares also mark turning points — and with this one we are being asked to take a 90-degree turn, visualizing a future we want to live into, versus a future we are afraid of. 

We must make a perceptual shift in order to move forward — and this one is a turning point in our thinking — we must balance our need for physical comforts against more authentic, emotional connections — those that support a deeper understanding of our past traumas and support us in moving beyond them into a future that provides stability and abundance. 

Ask yourself: What would it make possible for me if I got really clear about what future I would like to live into? How does my day-to-day thinking contribute to connecting my mind, body, and my heart? How does my thinking keep me separate from others? From myself? My body? My heart?

If I allow myself to keep my heart wide open, what is my vision for humanity’s future? What would visualizing such a future with non-attachment look like? How might a more collaborative approach support such a vision? How might doing those things serve me?

We must also find a balance between inner processes and outer focus.

Since we are dealing with a lot of Fixed Signs here, it would be futile to get too attached to thoughts, visions, pride, emotional connections, comforts, habits, opinions, etc.

Feel free to learn more about the current Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio as they relate to your own birth chart) here.

Thursday early afternoon, a Venus/Pluto alignment in almost 28 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 12:56pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week Sunday evening (Feb. 27th); it will remain strong until this week Sunday evening. This alignment brings out our passionate side. We uncompromisingly seek deep, totally authentic connections with others.

Our instincts are very strong right now, our inner wolf is wide-awake, and we can sniff out any unclean intentions right away. As best as you can, be completely truthful about your motivations and needs – if you try to duck this, it could get ugly, since everyone knows what everyone else is up to anyway.

What if you took 100% responsibility for getting what you want and need? What is the highest path to achieve that? As best as you can, find creative solutions and remain flexible. And as always when Pluto is involved, choose the power of love over the power of fear — whenever possible.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself: What if I became 5% more aware of my personal power? Where might I have given it away to others? And how might I begin to reclaim it? Where do I still look outside of myself for permission or approval? For what’s “right” or “wrong”?

What fears or concerns do I need to let go of to have more of what I really want? Am I living to protect myself from long-term harm or worst-case scenarios? Or with an open heart, feeling empowered in my daily choices?

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following placements: 25-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries,  or Libra, or 0-1 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio?? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Scorpio (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Pluto rules Scorpio)

Thursday before 4:45pm and after 7:52pm EST, you still have time to set your New Moon Intentions for this month — if you haven’t already done so on Wednesday afternoon or evening. If possible, align them with the New Moon energies that I spoke about in my video — feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore — click here to watch my video on the New Moon 

For more details on how to set New Moon Intentions, click here

Thursday late afternoon, at 4:45pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for a little over 3 hours, until 7:52pm EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to tap into your intuitive and imaginative abilities — then focus anew on your long-term goals.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday from the late afternoon until the evening ahead of time.

Thursday evening, at 7:52pm EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Sunday very early morning. Life is an adventure, we’re more open to new ideas, and have great enthusiasm for new projects. Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly, and act immediately.

Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice at this time; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym, or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.

Friday, March 4th:

Friday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day (see Thursday evening for details).

Friday until 12:35pm EST: If you haven’t gotten around to it yet, set your Intentions for this Moon cycle… If possible, align them with the New Moon energies that I spoke about in my video — feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore — click here to watch my video on the New Moon

For more details on how to set New Moon Intentions, click here

Friday afternoon has lots of potential for healing around family, the “mother archetype”, home, and our past in general. We may feel more sensitive and insecure about what we identify with, and around our ability to be assertive; this gives us the opportunity to give ourselves some compassion, acceptance, and nurturing in the face of our sensitivities and limitations. (Moon in Aries conjuncts Chiron in Aries, exact at 3:12pm EST)

Saturday, March 5th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day (see Thursday evening for details). 

Saturday morning, a Sun/Jupiter alignment in almost 15 degrees of Pisces becomes exact at 9:06am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday morning on, and it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday evening (Mar. 8th). This is the start of a “new you” with more confidence and faith. We have a chance to create a world of expansion and personal growth when tapping into our inner knowing — our heart-connection to “Source-energy”.

We feel optimistic — and that helps us attract positive circumstances. If you’ve been thinking about launching a new long-term project, this would be an excellent time to do so; this is especially true for projects connected to the Pisces energy — some examples would be anything involving spiritual or creative endeavors, projects connected to dream work or the unconscious (like therapy), music — anything connected to spirit or things that take us away from the real world — a very different example would be the pharmaceutical industry. You may well feel more vital, confident, and optimistic when it comes to those projects, you may even want to combine them with cultural exchanges and education.

If we don’t channel all this energy into something that elevates our mind and soul, we may become restless or anxious, so ask yourself: Where does all this intuitive, feeling-energy coming through want to go? How might I use it to my advantage? Could I use it to go beyond what I’ve known myself to be?

This aspect also gives us an opportunity to release “old” belief systems or any conditioned thought patterns (socially conditioned or from our upbringing) to do with our connection to the divine and intuitive.

Ask yourself: What was the collective narrative growing up when it comes to “resting”? To being still? Tuning in? Intuition? Inner guidance?

Could I allow myself to release some of those “old” conditioned beliefs and step into a more conscious relationship with the divine? With Intuition? Trusting my inner knowing? Allowing myself to see the perfection of all of life? The unfolding?

Could I allow myself to slow down now and then, without distractions, so I can tune in and listen to the subtle messages of my higher Self? And maybe receive more of the guidance that is always available to me?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 11-18 degrees of Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Sagittarius (the Sun rules Leo; Jupiter rules Sagittarius).

Saturday late evening, at 11:02pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for 4 hours, until 3am EST. If you are awake during this intuitive time, make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, follow your inner compass and take care of your own needs; on the other hand, deepen your authentic connection to whatever you are building long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Saturday late evening until Sunday very early morning ahead of time.

Sunday, March 6th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries and VoC until 3am EST (see Thursday evening & Saturday late evening for details).

Sunday very early morning, at 1:23am EST,  Mars changes signs from ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until April 14th. During this time we enjoy surprising ourselves and others. The tried-and-true methods of getting things done are far too boring for us right now.

We are looking for unique and original goals, and we tend to have a rather original, forward-thinking view of the world now. What if you suddenly said “surprise yourself”, when you were least expecting it? 😉

Mental and intellectual pursuits are important to us now. The Aquarian ideal of equality is strong with this position, so we also place a lot of value in freedom and individuality — our own and that of others.

With Mars in this fixed sign, we will definitely need our independence, especially in personal relationships — and we are not easily pushed around. However, we do love connecting with like-minded people at this time (in person or online), so if you have a special cause or community project that you like to engage in, go for it!

It’s best to give ourselves and others lots of space; if we feel boxed in, we may rebel or act contrary. In general, we may feel a desire to push our agenda on others — not in an aggressive way, though… more in a creative manner.

As best as you can, bring a sense of openness to your approach to people and situations. Be aware of feeling superior to others: if you find yourself thinking that someone (or a “class” or group of people) is less “special” than you, put your hand over your heart and ask “what would my heart say to this?”

The last time Mars journeyed through Aquarius was April-May 2020. Think back to those times: what got initiated around then? How could you move that to the next level?

If you have an Aries Sun-sign or Rising-sign, you are going to feel more detached, forward-thinking, and freedom-loving. You may want to change things in your life that have outlived their use. If you are an Aquarius Sun-sign or Rising sign, you will feel quite energized for the next 6 weeks. Channeling this energy into physical exercise or projects with like-minded people might be advisable. 

Sunday very early morning, at 1:30am EST, Venus changes signs from productive, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-oriented, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until April 5th. This requires that we provide more freedom in our relationships. Basically, we want to improve them, break away from what feels old or stale.

We want our intellectual qualities to be admired; we also want to connect to like-minded people that share our vision so friendships and networking will be favored for the next 4 weeks. We may consider unusual financial investments. This is a good time for financial undertakings involving the following areas: electronics, technology, the internet, metaphysics, the arts, and group activities.

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius? If so, this placement will bring extra love and beauty into your life. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus or Libra? If so, you may feel the need for freedom or change in your relationships more strongly.

Sunday very early morning, the second of two Venus/Mars alignments becomes exact at 2:12am EST. The first conjunction took place in 17º of Capricorn on Feb. 16th. The second is exact in 0º of Aquarius (an exalted degree). We started to feel this aspect build from Feb. 8th on; it will remain strong until March 21st (an unusually long time, due to Venus’ Station + Retrograde phases in Dec./Jan./Feb.). This is a very passionate combination: action and receptivity, assertiveness and allowing.

This alignment represents a marriage of courage and collaboration, inviting us to allow the masculine (active/doing/asserting) and feminine (receiving/allowing/being) to work together — in an unusual, yet collaborative way.

Ask yourself: Where do I need to be more courageous when it comes to my communities or networks? What if I responded to situations in a way that is inclusive and serves all those involved? What would it look like if I celebrated and leveraged my courage and any collaborations with like-minded people?

Given that this second combo is taking place in 0º of Aquarius — an exalted degree, and the same degree where we had the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction on December 21st, 2020! This is a big deal! A new beginning — a new era!

The Jupiter-Saturn alignment started a 20-year social-economic cycle, that now gets reemphasized on a more personal and individual level via the Venus-Mars alignment — asking us to collaborate with others and keep a vision or a dream for a better future alive in each of us.

==> Feel free to learn more about the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in Aquarius (as this relates to your own birth chart) here

Venus and Mars normally follow an approximately 2-year cycle, but due to Venus’s Retrograde phase in late 2021/early 2022, the last Venus-Mars cycle has been a short one — only 6 months. However, the next Venus-Mars alignment will not be until 2024, and will also be in Aquarius – so the individual desire for a better, more collaborative, all-inclusive future will be felt for quite a while.

Ask yourself: How might I, as an individual, shape the future of the collective experience? What collaborations might help bring about a better future for all? What actions (large or small) could I take to bring about this vision of an all-inclusive experience for all beings? What roles do “tolerance” and “diversity” play in all of this?

There are some things to watch out for too: being too detached and unfeeling about individual humans, and thus applying peer pressure or inflexible dogmatic visions that don’t honor them but instead ask them to sacrifice themselves for the greater vision or the group.

Ask yourself: Could I notice when my thoughts drift toward thoughts that create separation or seclusion? Can I make an effort to focus on things that support community, collaboration, and diversity?  

The last time we experienced this alignment was in Leo, back in July 2021 (the one before then, was an alignment in Virgo, back in late August 2019): Was there a new beginning back then, in regards to how your feminine and masculine energies operate and collaborate? What has shifted for you since then?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-14 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio, or 14-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you will be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Aries (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Mars is the ruler of Aries)

Sunday at 3am EST, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until next week, Tuesday early afternoon (Mach 8th). We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well.

In other words: change is not our favorite thing and “rushing things” goes against our grain. What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably, slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses 😉

And…

A heads up for next Monday (March 7th): The Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day. It’s also time to start to take action on your New Moon intentions from Monday morning on. The Moon in Taurus conjuncts Uranus, exact at 1:38am EST; it sextiles Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 8:49am EST; it squares Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 4:56pm EST; and it sextiles Neptune in Pisces, exact at 11:03pm EST. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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February 21st – 27th

by Sonja Francis | Feb 20, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

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This week’s headline items: Jupiter squares the Dec. 4th, 2021 Solar Eclipse degree on Tuesday afternoon; the last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius becomes exact early on Wednesday evening; Mercury exits its post-Shadow phase on Wednesday night/very early Thursday morning; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Sunday very early morning.

There will only be four Moon VoC phases this week: Monday very early morning (for a little over 4 hours); Wednesday early morning (for 4 hours); Thursday late evening (for 13 hours) and Sunday late morning (for almost 4 hours).

Before we get to this week’s forecast, please know:

If you missed my Forecasting Forum last week, and still would like to learn how to align yourself with the current shifts, feel free to get the mp4-video presentation “Turning Points – Squares to the Eclipses” — and see how this relates to your own Birth Chart.

• • How can you best use the Squares that will occur between now and March 8th?
  • Eclipses bring big evolutionary shifts, and when a transiting planet squares an Eclipse degree, we are at a turning point — collectively and individually speaking. What is your turning point? What needs to shift for you?
  • How will these shifts impact people with planets or points/angles in 25-29º of Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo, or 10-14º of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces?

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, February 21st:

Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 4:19am EST. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” 😉 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts. This Moon placement starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact Wednesday early evening).

Monday, shortly after midnight, at 12:02am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for almost 4.5 hours, until 4:19am EST. If you are awake during this intuitive time, use it to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others and play nice, on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday early morning ahead of time.

Monday at 4:19am EST, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until Wednesday morning. We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities” 😉

Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. This occurs by a process of subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. It’s thus an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.

Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”. It can be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies 🙂

Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so best as you are able, be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others. Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.

Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free. Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s ultimately what disempowers us and others.

Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, we are invited to examine our relationship to money, power, and resources (personal and shared). Ask yourself: How can I balance my need for a deeper, more empowered experience with others, against my wish to honor my personal values and desire for freedom? (Moon in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 12:10am EST Tuesday)

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Tuesday, Feb. 22nd:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Monday early morning for details.)

Tuesday late morning, we feel a need to focus on our commitments to our online and local communities, but also a need for deep, authentic — even intimate — connections to others. As best as you can, make adjustments and watch out for becoming rigid, stressed, or anxious. Ask yourself: What if I took just 5% of the pressure off? What if I approached my connections out there in the world 5% less seriously? (Moon in Scorpio squares Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 11:53am EST)

Tuesday around 2pm EST, when Jupiter reaches 12º 22′ of Pisces, it squares Dec. 4th’s Solar Eclipse degree. Eclipses are crossroads or turning points along our Soul’s Journey. They are often marked by events or situations that signify a critical shift in our lives, nudging us to either change and grow, or face greater difficulties at the next turning point. 

Today is that next turning point. Pay attention to any perspective shift around kindness and compassion, beliefs about oneness, spiritual growth, faith in your intuitive Self, or optimism in connection with sensing and feeling things.

Observe how this plays out for you today (Tuesday): What beliefs need to shift? What perspectives need to change? What adjustments or creative solutions might clear the way for you to grow emotionally and intuitively — and to release outdated beliefs or perspectives?

Ask yourself: What have I learned since Dec. 4th about my perception of life? What issues have come up around my social, cultural, religious, or media conditioning? Have I been able to grow beyond some of those conditionings? What am I experiencing when I allow myself to be fully present and keep my heart wide open? What can I see now, that I wasn’t able to see 11 weeks ago?

Tuesday late afternoon,  provides an opportunity to connect with others on an authentic level. What if you let yourself trust others in the mutual pursuit of realistic, practical goals? (Moon in Scorpio sextiles Venus in Capricorn, exact at 4:55pm EST)

Tuesday early evening, we have an opportunity to be very focused and persistent in our pursuits. Digging deeper and doing our research will be valuable for our long-term achievements.  (Moon in Scorpio sextiles Mars in Capricorn, exact at 5:58pm EST)

Tuesday evening: we are likely to experience a sense of ease and flow, but may need to slow down and allow our feelings to come through, so a gentle approach is best. We feel good when coming from the heart and making deeper connections with others. Being open to receiving, trusting the process, and going with the flow are key! (Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces, exact at 7pm EST)

Wednesday, Feb. 23rd:  

Wednesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio until 8:29am EST (see Monday early morning for details).

Wednesday early morning, at 4:24am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for 4 hours, until 8:29am EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to focus on inner processes. As best as you can, release any fears or traumas that keep you stuck in the past, and deepen your connection to what you feel deeply passionate about out there in the world — you have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task now — something that might serve you long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday morning ahead of time.

Wednesday at 8:29am EST, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Friday late morning. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.

We tend to feel more open, optimistic, and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence — and taking these two influences together means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, as opposed to issuing or obeying orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.

As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things. This Moon placement starts the build-up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact this afternoon… more on that in a moment)

Wednesday afternoon, an opportune Mars/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 2:12pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday evening (Feb. 20th) on, and it will remain strong until this Saturday evening (Feb. 26th). This gives us the opportunity to take actions that are in alignment with our dreams and ideals. This is also an opportunity for boundaries to dissolve — to open and relax.

Creative or spiritual activities might be a good fit with this planetary connection. We may feel the need to daydream or inspire others. What might it mean, to take “inspired action”? What might show up in the world? What if you allowed the Universe to co-create with you?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 20-24 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Pisces (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Neptune rules Pisces)

Wednesday early evening, at 5:32pm EST, the last Quarter Moon in 5º of Sagittarius becomes exact. The Moon in adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in sensitive, dreamy, compassionate Pisces.

This may bring up some challenges. However, it also energizes us to look at what needs to be completed — and what needs to be changed. This Moon phase brings us closer to the next New Moon, which will be exact on March 2nd (in Pisces).

With the last Quarter Moon, rather than starting major new projects, it serves us to take a look at what was started around the time of the last New Moon — in this case, around Feb. 1st. We now have about a week to wrap those projects up. What — if anything — needs last-minute adjustments? What did you discover since Feb. 1st? What did it mean for you?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 3-7 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, or Virgo? If so, you are more affected by this month’s last Quarter Moon. This is also true for those of us who have an Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer, since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer.

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, at 12:35am EST, Mercury exits its post-Shadow phase as it reaches 10º19’ Aquarius. We are ready to process (and share) brand-new information and move forward with anything that has been “on hold” since the Mercury Retrograde (Jan. 14th until Feb. 3rd).

Ask yourself: What is calling out to be resolved? Where am I now able to clearly decide? Where am I ready to gather new information about future visions for my various networks or communities?

As you may recall from earlier blog entries, if you want to buy, sell or ship big-ticket items, it’s best to avoid the shadow periods before and after Mercury goes retrograde.

This is especially true if the items you are thinking about getting are connected to transportation (cars, flight tickets, etc.) or communication (phone, computer, i-pad, etc.) The shadow phase has ended, so feel free to buy, sell, and book whatever your heart desires. Feel free to also read my blog on the subject 😉

This is especially good news for anyone who has a Gemini or Virgo Sun sign or Rising sign 😉

Thursday, Feb. 24th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Wednesday morning for details).

Thursday very early morning, an opportune Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 12:06am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday morning on, and it will remain strong until Friday evening. We have an opportunity to bring healing energy to our concrete minds and to our thoughts. We also have a chance to heal insecurities in our verbal, in-person, social media, or email interactions.

We are better able now to tune out that automatic/critical inner voice, in favor of more loving and compassionate structures for thinking and communicating. By bringing love and understanding to our thinking processes, we have a chance to move beyond entrenched habits, like “impatient self-talk”, or the use of aggressive language (swear words for example).

Here are a few good “chew toys” for your mind at this time: What was your family’s attitude towards communication? Toward speaking up for yourself? What if you tried a kinder approach for a bit? Does your inner dialog really have to repeat what they said when you were 3 or 5 years old? What if you tried using a gentler voice for the next ten minutes or so?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 8-13 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).

Thursday late morning, an opportune Venus/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 11:04am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on, and it will remain strong until Saturday evening. This is an opportunity for compassion and kindness in our social and work-related interactions. We are more attuned to the subtleties of human interaction and are more inclined to naturally cooperate with others.

We tend to “feel” each other on an energetic level now, a sensitive approach is therefore recommended. This is also an opportunity for imaginative or romantic interactions. Remember: opportunities are openings; they aren’t necessarily handed to us — we have to “take” them and make something of them.

Ask yourself: How might meditation or mindfulness — simply being present in the now-moment to all the energies inside and around me — support my long-term goals and collaborations with others? What might transpire if I brought 5% more compassion and acceptance towards my inner and outer long-term processes?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 20-24 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Scorpio, or Taurus? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Pisces (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Neptune rules Pisces).

Thursday evening, a challenging Mercury/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 9:22pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday evening on, and it will remain strong until Sunday evening. This aspect creates some tension in our lives; we may feel anxious or stressed by a situation involving financial stability, group affiliations, or long-term visions.

We’ll likely want to think outside the box. We may also want to make some changes to a life situation or vision that no longer fits. Again: We are being called to play a bigger game and may feel overwhelmed by what it all means.

Our minds may prefer things to be ideal — cool and calm, detached and rational — but at the same time, we feel a great desire for progress and even breakthroughs around our finances or our physical experience of life. The tension between these two desires could leave us feeling irritable, mainly because we also tend to take things quite personally right now; the best way to manage this is to channel some of that nervous irritable energy into constructive pursuits.

Since there’s a tendency right now to challenge established thought, or play devil’s advocate, it also helps to get in touch with our inner truth. Use your breath to turn any fear into excitement — and let yourself visualize a bigger dream.

Expect the unexpected, plan on disruption, revelation, and breakthroughs — during this transit, the best mind is an open mind. As best as you can, go with the flow, staying open to the new and unexpectedly different. Could you allow whatever is happening to stimulate new approaches?

As you can perhaps imagine, this is not a time to make major decisions, especially if they are hasty 😉 You can think of this as “reorganizing” time for the mind, like moving your furniture around.  If you feel yourself resisting the reshuffle, do your best to relax — and maybe even sit back and enjoy the show.

And as always, if all else fails, take it one moment at a time… Rather than jumping to conclusions, get grounded in the here and now — bringing awareness to your breath (or body) is a good way to do this.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 8-15 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Aquarius (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo, and Uranus rules Aquarius).

Thursday late evening, at 10:24pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for 13 hours, until 11:27am EST (Friday late morning). Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments. As best you can, honor both your need for adventure and exploration of life and your need to go within and get quiet. You may also feel a pull between introvert and extrovert, or simply fast and slow.

Tune in for a moment and see if you need to take a break or at least slow down a little. As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday late evening until Friday late morning ahead of time.

Friday, Feb. 25th:

Friday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius and VoC until 11:27am EST (see Wednesday morning and Thursday late evening for details).

Friday at 11:27am EST, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Sunday early afternoon. We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.
As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” 😉

Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and is currently moving through Aquarius, making this a great time to take a look at our visions for humanity, and at anything we would like to accomplish over the long-term within our communities (locally or online).

It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our various networks and connections to like-minded people; as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations: Do they truly resonate with your personal vision for the future — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago?

Does participation in those groups or networks align with who you are now, and with where you see yourself 5 years from now? What do you truly want to commit yourself to?

With the Moon staying in Capricorn until Sunday afternoon, we are starting to see the build-up toward a four-planet line-up, also known as a “Stellium” — in this case, the Moon meets up with Venus, Mars, and Pluto. This Stellium in Capricorn asks us to step into our power and mature to the point where we no longer need to look outside of ourselves for approval or validation — to become the master of our own lives.

Ask yourself: What would it look like if I was able to take 100% responsibility for what I contribute to society? What does being self-reliant look like to me? What if I could do all of the above without self-judgment?

As the third earth sign, Capricorn (at its highest vibration) seeks to create forms that are based on spiritual truths — that all matter is composed of energy, and it is our collective duty to use all energy responsibly. 

Ask yourself: What am I likely to manifest in my own world, given the energies that are part of my creative process every day?

As best as you can, focus on dedication, wholeness, and truth — devote yourself to your true passions, to your heart. We are more likely to want to work towards a goal, to achieve things, give form to something in the external world that aligns with those values. 

Ask yourself: What lies between me and my Authentic Self? Can I actually find any such obstacle if I let go of memories and concepts, and just look here and now?

It’s also worth noting: Success and rewards will come in direct proportion to the amount of authentic passion, integrity, and maturity we bring to the world. Ask yourself: Where do I need to commit more deeply to what really matters? How authentic am I when it comes to my long-term goals? How passionate? How truthful?

I should also mention here that Self-care is of paramount importance during a Stellium in Capricorn. If at all possible, take the pressure off by prioritizing a few minutes of quiet, meditative time at the start and end of each day. In addition, get plenty of rest, and allow for affection and nurturing connections to come your way.

Friday night/Saturday very early morning provides an opportunity to look at our ability to go within, get in touch with our inner divinity, and bring peace and inner knowingness to our long-term commitments. (Moon in Capricorn sextiles Sun in Pisces, exact at 12:10am EST – Saturday)

Saturday, Feb. 26th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Friday late morning for details). 

Saturday early morning, we are invited to make adjustments and find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. As best as you can, make space for looking into some alternative exercise programs or holistic approaches to your personal projects and current long-term commitments. Compassion is key 😉 (Moon in Capricorn squares Chiron in Aries, exact at 4:54am EST)

Saturday morning, we are invited to connect with like-minded people, and learn something new about our unique talents or value to the world. We are better able to connect to anything that involves a long-term commitment. We perhaps might also implement revolutionary business practices or government programs that support our values and make life tangibly more enjoyable. (Moon in Capricorn trines Uranus in Taurus, exact at 6:40am EST)

Saturday late morning brings an opportunity to find a new perspective to our commitments and need for achievement. Whenever we meditate, bless, or hold loving thoughts, either by ourselves, with others, for ourselves, for others, we create a better reality and get better results. Could I just experiment with this “theory” for the next two hours? What if there was no downside to trying it out? Would I do it then? (Moon in Capricorn sextiles Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 9:43am EST)

Please remember that the Moon is still in Capricorn, and tomorrow this will create a “Stellium” (a line-up of four planets) when the Moon meets up with Venus, Mars, and Pluto between 2am and 11:50am EST (Sunday morning). Please see Friday’s forecast for more details.

Sunday, Feb. 27th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn until 1:36pm EST (see Friday late morning for details).

Today, the Moon in Capricorn will create a “Stellium” — a line-up of four planets — as it lines up with Venus, Mars, and Pluto between 2am and 11:50am EST. This has been building since Friday and I recommend you take a look at Friday’s forecast for more details.

Sunday very early morning, around 3am EST, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches almost 24º of Capricorn. This lasts until Wednesday early afternoon, when the New Moon in Pisces becomes exact (more on that next week…however, feel free to watch my video on the subject — will be posted by Friday, Feb. 25th).

We are being asked to slow down and get quiet, so we can listen to our inner sensing/intuition. For some of us, this might be a stretch. As best as you can: stay grounded, take a deep breath and exhale any tensions. Rather than starting something brand-new, put all that energy into completing existing projects or processes.

This is also a great time for letting go of whatever no longer serves us. What if you could hear the voice of your inner wisdom? What might it be saying?

Sunday late morning, at 9:49am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for almost 4 hours, until 1:36pm EST. Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. We might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks and don’t forget to practice a little self-care 😉

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Sunday late morning until early afternoon ahead of time.

Sunday at 1:36pm EST, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Tuesday afternoon. The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional; interactions more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.

Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, progress: all these are promoted during the time the Moon moves through Aquarius. Again: we have our eyes on the future — or on outer space 🙂 Personal freedom becomes paramount.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 28th): The Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day. In the morning, the Moon sextiles Chiron, exact at 7:07am EST; squares Uranus, exact at 8:50am EST; and in the afternoon, it aligns with Mercury, exact at 5:11pm EST. At 9:01pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC for almost 14 hours, until 3:53pm EST (Tuesday afternoon – March 1st); at which time, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until next week, Thursday evening (March 3rd). More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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February 14th – 20th

by Sonja Francis | Feb 13, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Allowing the Masculine & Feminine to Work Together

This week’s headline items: Mercury changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius on Monday early evening; the Sun squares the Moon Nodes on Tuesday late afternoon, and the Sun squares the Nov. 19th, 2021 Lunar Eclipse degree, on Tuesday evening; the Full Moon in Leo becomes exact on Wednesday late morning; the Sun changes signs from Aquarius to Pisces on Friday late morning; and the first US Pluto Return of the year becomes exact on Sunday.

There will only be three Moon VoC phases this week: Monday early morning (for a brief 50 mins); Wednesday late morning (for almost 4 hours) and Friday evening (for 4.5 hours).

Before we get to this week’s forecast, please know:

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To ask a question in advance; please email me by Feb. 18th at midnight EST,… and if I don’t have it yet, send me a copy of your Birth Chart (If you have done a Reading or Coaching-Healing session with me in the past, or if you have already emailed me a copy of your chart, I will have it. If none of this applies to you, send me a pdf of your birth chart).

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, February 14th:

Monday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 6:17am EST. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say and therefore our feelings are more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others. Self-Care is key.

Emotional safety is important to us as well; we like connecting to the familiar and we enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance. Make sure though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, otherwise you might start to feel drained and resentful.

Monday at 5:27am EST, we enter a brief Moon Void of Course (VoC), for 50 mins, until 6:17am EST. Use this intuitive time to find balance between nurturing and self-care, versus achieving your goals.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday morning ahead of time.

Monday at 6:17am EST, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until Wednesday afternoon. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the Full Moon (exact on Wednesday late morning). Feel free to read my Full Moon article here.

We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness 🙂 So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic, as best you can.

Fun, games and romance are a big part of this energy as well. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones. If there are no “outer children” around, how about getting in touch with your “inner child” — it’s definitely easier for the next two days. What are you most grateful for today? What would be heaps and heaps of fun? What would be so much fun, you let out a tiny squeak, just thinking of it?

Also, Monday early evening, at 4:54pm EST, Mercury changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, objective Aquarius (for the second time this year), where it will journey until March 9th.

Mercury previously journeyed through this visionary sign between January 2nd and 25th, due to its recent Retrograde phase, so think back to those dates and ask yourself: Did I have any insights? Were there any future projects (especially including a cause or group experience) that I wanted to go after?

For the next 3 weeks, we tend to contradict others more quickly and offer a different perspective; we enjoy intellectual debates. We are quicker, more alert, and our powers of observation are particularly strong.

We have something interesting to say, and our perspective on issues can be delightfully unusual and surprisingly insightful. This makes for some great conversations. We are more attracted to scientific and/or metaphysical pursuits right now. Anything that promises progress and advancement for mankind has a special appeal.

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will feel a greater need for focusing on your future and any humanitarian causes. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty for the next 3 weeks.

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Tuesday, Feb. 15th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Monday morning for details).

Tuesday late afternoon, around 4pm EST, the Sun squares the Moon Nodes (at 27º10’ of Taurus-Scorpio). The Moon Nodes encode a tremendous amount of information about the current evolutionary process of humanity. They symbolize the path of “Return to Source”, where we remember our inherent divinity and unity.

Squares ask for a shift in perception and direction; they challenge us to go beyond what is divisive and destructive and instead to move towards what creates growth. They mark turning points — and this one is a turning point in our ability to balance our individual self-expression and our collective desires and goals.

We must also find a balance between inner processes and outer focus. We may want to practice going beyond our fears (in general) and attachments to survival strategies (i.e. our conditioning).

Ask yourself: What fears are asking to be faced? What am I ready to let go of? What steps can I take to heal past trauma? Where do I need to decide to step into my own power more fully?

We may also want to make an effort to connect to what’s important to us, to what we truly value (ourselves included).

Ask yourself: Where do I stand when it comes to a healthy sense of Self? What stands between me and “healthy self-esteem”? What’s my relationship to the physical world? To my body? My personal resources?

What’s my relationship to the Earth? Do I see it as my current home? If so, how can I make it a more beautiful home? A thriving home?

Since we are dealing with a lot of Fixed Signs here, it would be futile to get too attached to thoughts, visions, pride, emotional connections, comforts, habits, opinions, etc.

Feel free to learn more about the current Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio (in relationships to your own birth chart) here.

Tuesday evening, around 6pm EST, when Sun reaches 27º14’ of Aquarius, it squares the Lunar Eclipse degree (from Nov. 19th, 2021 — 27º14’ of Taurus-Scorpio). This symbolizes a turning point: what have you been experiencing since Nov. 19th in connection with your own or other people’s resources? How about your intimate relationships and your relationship with yourself?

We are being invited to shift our perspective and go past traumas to a more abundant experience; collaborations of all kind can support us on this path.

On Feb. 19th, we will investigate the upcoming Squares (in late February and early March), to the Eclipse points — in relationship to our own birth charts. If you want to align yourself with these evolutionary shifts, join us live or sign up for the mp4-video presentation.
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Wednesday, Feb. 16th: 

Wednesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 3:42pm EST (see Monday morning for details).

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PLEASE NOTE we will investigate the upcoming Squares (in late February and early March), to the Eclipse points — in relation to our own birth charts. Eclipses bring big evolutionary shifts, and when a transiting planet squares an Eclipse degree, we are at a turning point — collectively and individually speaking.

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Wednesday late morning, the first of two Venus/Mars alignments become exact at 9:29am EST, This first conjunction takes place in 17º of Capricorn. The second will be exact in 0º of Aquarius on March 6th. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Tuesday evening (Feb. 8th) on; it will remain strong until March 21st (an unusually long time, due to Venus’ Station + Retrograde phases in Jan./Feb.). This is a very passionate combination: action and receptivity, assertiveness and allowing.

This alignment represents a marriage of courage and collaboration, inviting us to allow the masculine (active/doing/asserting) and feminine (receiving/allowing/being) to work together — in a responsible way.

Ask yourself: Where do I need to be more courageous when it comes to my authentic standing in society? What if I responded to situations in a way that respects and serves all those involved? What would it look like if I celebrated (and leveraged) my courage and collaborative approaches to life’s challenges?

Given that this combo is taking place in Capricorn, we prefer to take a realistic approach, aiming all our passion and love toward excellence and a place in society that reflects our efforts — we definitely also have a desire to “make it”.

There are some things to watch out for too: being too hard on ourselves or others, creating pressure, feeling anxious about achieving our goals, and being inflexibly rule-bound.

Ask yourself: Could I take the pressure off just a tiny bit every day? What would 100% responsibility for my life look like? Does that include how I treat myself? Could I allow myself to receive 5% more love and support from trusted sources?

The last time we experienced this alignment was in Leo, back in July 2021, the one before then, was an alignment in Virgo, back in late August 2019: Was there a new beginning back then, in regards to how your feminine and masculine energies operate and collaborate? What has shifted for you since then?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 14-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, Libra or 0-14 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus or Scorpio? If so, you will be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra or Aries (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Mars is the ruler of Aries)

Wednesday at 11:56am EST, the Moon opposes the Sun in 28 degrees of Leo — and this is when this month’s Full Moon becomes exact. We started to feel this Full Moon build from the moment the Moon entered Leo on Monday morning (Feb. 14th). Relationships of all kinds are highlighted.

All Full Moons offer opportunities for us to see things in a new light; they also guide us away from polarization and division, toward balance and integration.

Ask yourself: How far have I come since setting Intentions back on Feb. 1st or 2nd, after the New Moon became exact? What am I aware of at this time?

The balance and integration we seek with this month’s Full Moon is connected to the Aquarius-Leo polarity.

This current Full Moon makes a Quincunx to Pluto in Capricorn, it also squares the Lunar Eclipse degree from Nov. 2021 and the Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio — and, in this Full Moon chart, we also have some opportune planetary connections to Jupiter (the planet of possibility and expansion), which encourage us to release old assumptions and trust new possibilities. I will go into all those in detail in a moment…

As a Member of my online community, if you’d like to learn more about this month’s Full Moon, click here to watch my video.

The Full Moon Squares the Lunar Eclipse degree from Nov. 2021, making this Full Moon a powerful turning point on our journey towards greater stability — collectively and individually speaking. What is your turning point? What needs to shift for you?

If you are familiar with your natal chart, take a look at the Houses involved (connected to the Square between this month’s Full Moon and the Lunar Eclipse from last year November) to see how this might play out for you 😉

If you prefer that I take a look at this for you, feel free to either book a 25-minute Soul Purpose Reading with me, a 25-minute Reading with Lia, or ask your question during the Monthly Forecasting Forum on Feb. 19th.

Now, let’s take a look at this Full Moon’s polarities: Aquarius, along with its co-rulers Saturn and Uranus, deals with the idea of being human, both on an individual level and as a member of the “human family”.

It represents a unique vision and approach to life. The classic Aquarian vision is one of interconnected equality — paradoxically, we are reminded at the same time that the power of unity lies in diversity.

Leo, on the other hand, is all about our individual self-expression, creativity, our ability to connect to a courageous, innocent heart, and inner joy.

This Full Moon is our chance to make a more conscious effort to embrace, integrate, and explore the lighter/higher vibrations of Leo. This is an optimistic, and extroverted sign, that represents our capacity to love — and our willpower. It signifies the quest to live from our center, our core, our truth — with joy in our hearts.

This Full Moon reminds us that everyone has the power to make a difference in the world, small or large — and when we join together, that power grows exponentially.

Ask yourself: How could I best honor both my individual self-expression and my interconnectedness with the world? How am I adding my voice (in small ways and large)?

As with all Full Moons, there’s a shadow side to be discussed — the Shadow of both signs involved in this Full Moon: Aquarius & Leo — and please note that the shadow side of any sign is usually not as comfortable to look at or easy to embrace. To read about the Shadow side of Aquarius and Leo, and all of the aspects connected to this Full Moon chart, please click here to read the whole article.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following placements: 26-29 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus or Scorpio? Or 0 degrees of Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces or Gemini? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Also on Wednesday, at 11:56am EST, as the Full Moon becomes exact, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for almost 4 hours until 3:42pm EST. Use this intuitive time to choose clearly when it comes to creating collaborations around a cause that’s dear to your heart or something in connection to like-minded people.

Do your best to find a balance between your need for heartfelt, joyful self-expression in the here and now, and for moving into an intellectually stimulating and inspirational future.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday late morning until afternoon ahead of time.

Wednesday at 3:42pm EST, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Friday late evening; turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome. We are generous with our time/services and we love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.

Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.

Thursday, Feb. 17th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day (see Wednesday afternoon for details).

Thursday late morning, calls for some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to heal our relationship with the inner masculine (assertiveness/anger, leadership, taking actions) — and on the other, the need to tend to our daily work or health routines. (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Chiron in Aries, exact at 10:15am EST)

Thursday early afternoon, we are invited to connect with like-minded people and learn something new about our unique talents or value in the world. We are able to better connect to anything that requires attention to detail. We might also perhaps implement revolutionary health routines or other systems in our day to day life that support our values and make life more enjoyable. (Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus, exact at 12:33pm EST)

Thursday evening, an opportune Jupiter/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 7:13pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Tuesday evening (Feb. 8th), and it will remain strong until next week, Saturday evening (Feb. 26th). This aspect is an opportunity to expand and ground our perspectives around our dreams and ideals. This is also an opportunity to find unique perspectives that honor our physical world as well as our connection to the divine.

Ask yourself: What if I allowed myself to tap into my intuitive knowing and shared some novel progress-oriented ideas around reinventing our connection to the physical world? What could unfold if I opened my heart to myself and others around unique preferences?

Could I simply be a witness to the shifts that are occurring within and outside of me? How might a new perspective on self-compassion support me in always seeing my value, no matter what the social consensus is?

What might it look like if I released “old” assumptions and trusted new possibilities? What if I experimented with that for the duration of this aspect?

Indeed, we are more attuned to the subtleties of our belief structures (individually and collectively speaking), and are therefore more inclined to dissolve anything that no longer works, all the while trusting the inner guidance of our higher self.

This is an opportunity to be very present, to connect with others from the heart and share a new vision about the Earth, or to reinvent how we connect with “the good things in life”.

We also have a unique opportunity right now to more courageously trust our inner processes, while also allowing the Universe/Source/our Higher Selves to step in and guide us as we expand structures (individually and collectively) that support something sustainable and long-lasting.

Ask yourself: What does this look like for me? How might I contribute to the collective version of that effort? What if I explored things that could make my own and other people’s life easier on a very practical level?

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 9-13 degrees of Pisces, Taurus, Cancer or Capricorn? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Sagittarius or Aquarius (Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius; Uranus rules Aquarius).

Friday, Feb. 18th:

Friday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo until 10:51pm EST (see Wednesday afternoon for details).

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Friday late morning, at 11:43am EST, the Sun changes signs from freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius to creative, compassionate Pisces, where it will journey until March 20th. This brings our awareness to our sense of oneness with everyone and everything around us. We feel like sponges, able to pick up all energy around us; this also makes us more sensitive and emotional.

We are more drawn towards expressing ourselves in a creative or spiritual way. Music or energy healing gives us vitality and can heighten our own personal vibrations. We need to slow down a little and listen to our intuition more fully — if we ignore our feelings and the subtle messages we are getting, we will most likely feel more anxious and somewhat frustrated. This could also be connected to the slow pace that our body or our surroundings are demanding of us.

The keyword here is “allowing”: as best as you can, be aware of what you are resisting, moment to moment, and create some space — allow it to be as it is. Notice when you are sensing someone else’s feelings rather than your own.

All this is especially true if you are a Leo or Pisces Sun-sign or Rising-sign. As a Pisces, you will feel a good dose of confidence and playfulness in the next four weeks; as a Leo your vitality will depend on allowing things to flow and being gentle with yourself.

Friday evening, at 6:20pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for 4.5 hours, until 10:51pm EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other around earthly issues and support each other in practical ways. Your attention to detail is enhanced; you might implement new health routines or other systems that support your long-term goals.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan all of Friday evening ahead of time.

Friday at 10:51pm EST, the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, where it will journey until next week, Monday early morning (Feb. 21st). The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time, and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” 😉 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.

Saturday, Feb. 19th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Friday late evening for details). 

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PLEASE NOTE we will investigate the upcoming Squares (in late February and early March), to the Eclipse points — in relation to our own birth charts. Eclipses bring big evolutionary shifts, and when a transiting planet squares an Eclipse degree, we are at a turning point — collectively and individually speaking.

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Saturday morning, we feel social and seek connections to like-minded people. As best as you can, have stimulating conversations — and allow for collaboration.  (Moon in Libra trines Mercury in Aquarius, exact at 7:18am EST)

Saturday late afternoon, we become more aware that we need to find a balance between two very different energies — on the one hand, taking a compassionate approach towards our personal goals, while being assertive in the world — and on the other hand, our need to connect and collaborate with others.

Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself actually made for more fulfilling connections with others? (Moon in Libra opposes Chiron in Aries, exact at 4:58pm EST)

Saturday evening, calls for some inner adjustments, as we feel uneasy or awkward, and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, we want to innovate in the area of our values (and maybe also have some financial breakthroughs); on the other hand, the feel the need to attend to our one-on-one relationships, supporting them (and perhaps collaborating). (Moon in Libra quincunxes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 7:06pm EST)

Sunday, Feb. 20th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Friday late evening for details). 

Sunday morning, we sense harmonious connections even though we are focused on making progress. Where our visions for the future are concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity, and make realistic choices around connecting with others. (Moon in Libra trines Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 6:46am EST)

Sunday late morning, we are invited to make some adjustments in our lives and find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations. As best as you can, look to take actions around any long-term goals you are currently pursuing, one step at a time, and find ways to create win-win outcomes for your various one-on-one relationships. (Moon in Libra squares Venus and Mars in Capricorn, exact at 9:33am + 10:25am EST)

Sunday afternoon, we are invited to make some internal adjustments. We may want to connect with others, but may also need to tune in to our intuitive inner voice. What do you hear when you get really quiet?  (Moon in Libra quincunxes Neptune in Pisces, exact at 2:22pm EST)

Also, on Sunday, the first US Pluto Return of the year (out of three, due to Pluto’s Retrograde phase late April – early Oct.) at 27º33’ of Capricorn becomes exact. Transformation is on the horizon.

This is a once-every-248-year event which facilitates a major breakdown and rebirthing process. Since the United States is a fairly young country, she is experiencing her first ever Pluto Return this year. The re-birthing process is a long one, but the initiation into this process will be completed by Dec. 28th, 2022. A new era begins.

Feel free to also watch my video on the subject .

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 21st): The Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 4:19am EST; shortly after midnight, at 12:02am EST, we enter a Moon VoC for almost 4.5 hours until 4:19am EST; at which time, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday morning (Feb. 23rd). More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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We will investigate the upcoming Squares (in late February and early March), to the Eclipse points — in relation to our own birth charts. Eclipses bring big evolutionary shifts, and when a transiting planet squares an Eclipse degree, we are at a turning point — collectively and individually speaking.

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February 7th – 13th

by Sonja Francis | Feb 6, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Our Relationship to our “Inner Authority”

This week’s headline items: Venus ends her Station phase on Monday; the first Quarter Moon in Taurus becomes exact on Tuesday morning; on Wednesday evening, Pluto trines the degree of the Nov. 19th, 2021 Lunar Eclipse.

There will only be two Moon VoC phases this week: Tuesday very late evening (for a little over 5.5 hours); and Friday very early morning (for 15 hours).

Before we get to this week’s forecast, please consider to:

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 19th for the next Forecasting Forum. We will investigate the upcoming Squares in late February and early March, to the Eclipse points — in relationship to our own birth charts.

Eclipses bring big evolutionary shifts, and when a transiting planet squares an Eclipse degree, we are at a turning point — collectively and individually speaking.

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, February 7th:

Monday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day. It will journey there until Wednesday early morning. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well. In other words: change is not our favorite thing and “rushing things” goes against our grain.

What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses 😉

Monday afternoon, take small steps on projects already underway — it’s easier for us to sustain what we have started, and bring a heightened sense of commitment to it all. Or simply take a break and do some Sun Salutations or push-ups 😉 (Moon in Taurus trines Mars in Capricorn, exact at 2:12pm EST)

Also on Monday afternoon, we are asked to connect with people with similar values who can provide practical support for our visions, and share with them what is important to us. (Moon in Taurus conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, exact at 3:22pm EST)

Monday evening, we have the ability to comfortably accomplish things that are aligned with our values, coupled with a nice feeling of ease — rushing is not required or expected of us right now. We are also feeling quite grounded in our connections with others and can be quite “real” with them without causing offense. (Moon in Taurus trines Venus in Capricorn, exact at 7pm EST)

Also, on Monday, Venus resumes her normal pace through the sky, ending her Station phase. What came up in the last three weeks around self-worth? Finances? Social interactions? How about around what you want to attract long-term?

What came up in connection with relationship issues connected to long-term commitments and your long-term goals & aspirations? Or around your relationship to your “inner authority”?

What have you discovered about honoring your boundaries and commitments? What works for you? What doesn’t any longer? How closely are you in touch with an empowered relationship to yourself and your standing in society?

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Tuesday, Feb. 8th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day (see Monday morning for details).

Tuesday morning, at 8:50am EST, the first Quarter Moon in almost 20º of Taurus becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect from the moment the Moon entered Taurus — last week, Sunday early evening (Feb. 6th). The Moon, in steady, peaceful, comfort-oriented Taurus, makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in freedom-loving, forward-thinking, rebellious Aquarius.

We feel compelled to take action. Last week, on Feb. 1st, the New Moon in Aquarius was exact: “Seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making their first real contact with the outside world. This is therefore a time to stretch and grow — and create some forward momentum. We may feel anxious or unusually busy.

As best as you can, go one breath at a time. Allow for changes, remain flexible (as much as possible), and find creative solutions for your day-to-day interactions with others.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 18-22 degrees of Taurus, Aquarius, Leo or Scorpio? If so, you will feel the effects of this first Quarter Moon more strongly than otherwise. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Tuesday late morning, a harmonious Mars/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 9:57am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Friday evening (Feb. 4th) on, and it will remain strong until this Saturday evening. This aspect signals a time when our energy level is much higher than usual — among other effects, we may find we can work for long hours without fatigue, or feel “driven”, especially in new and unusual directions.

It could be that we receive backing from unusual sources. In general, our efforts are successful and we scale new heights of originality. As best as you can, stay open to new and unexpected things. Highly recommended: Group activities, group causes, and connecting to like-minded people.

Do you have your Ascendant (or one or more personal planets) in 8-14 degrees of Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo? If so, you will be most blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Aquarius (Mars is the ruler Aries; Uranus rules Aquarius)

Tuesday very late evening, at 11:48pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 5.5 hours until 5:27am EST (Wednesday morning). If you are awake during this intuitive time, use it to empower one another in regard to earthly issues and mutually support each other in practical ways.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday very late evening until Wednesday early morning ahead of time.

Wednesday, Feb. 9th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains steady, peaceful Taurus and VoC until 5:27am EST (see Monday morning & Tuesday very late evening for details).

Wednesday, at 5:27am EST, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Friday evening. For the next two days, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible.

“Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way… The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead 🙂

Wednesday evening, around 8pm EST, when Pluto reaches 27º14′ of Capricorn, it trines the Lunar Eclipse degree (27º14′ Taurus), from Nov. 19th, 2021. This is a point of empowerment if we choose it.

Watch for important insights and developments this evening and tomorrow morning. Our direct experience is our most valuable resource, especially if we allow ourselves to go deeper and be completely authentic with ourselves: How is your sense of self, and your deep connections with others feeling since Nov. 19th?

Observe how this plays out for you this evening: Where (or with whom) am I looking to have a more empowered connection? What am I most aware of? What do I spend my time, energy, and money on? If this reflected my relationship with myself, what might that mirror show me? Do I feel worthy? Do I value myself? How do I show my value out there in the world?

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, we are required to make some adjustments — and may need to do a little stretching and growing when it comes to our inner or emotional understanding of things. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, seek to understand before seeking to be understood. (Moon in Gemini squares Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 12:28am EST)

Also, Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, consider connecting with others, socializing, and taking a compassionate approach toward yourself and others, especially when it comes to personal goals and passions. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections? (Moon in Gemini sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 1:01am EST) 

Thursday, Feb. 10th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Wednesday early morning for details).

Thursday morning, we may experience some internal discomfort and need to make some inner adjustments. We feel nudged toward mature and cautious actions that build something durable. (Moon in Gemini quincunxes Mars in Capricorn, exact at 6:36am EST) – post at 4:40am EST

Thursday late morning, we feel a little uneasy. We need to develop inner awareness around two seemingly incompatible energies: on the one hand, we feel nudged toward having responsible and committed relationships, and a strong desire for practical goals — and on the other hand, we feel a need to be curious, in constant movement, and gathering or exchanging information/data as much as possible.

Ask yourself: Am I after light, superficial exchanges? Or practical and truthful commitments? Am I interested in gathering information? Or accomplishing something out there in the real world? Am I seeking out new information and keeping an open mind? Am I wanting to keep my mind busy with mental distractions — such as listening to the news or reading about other peoples’ opinions?

What would it look like if I was able to take 100% responsibility for what I contribute to society? What does being self-reliant look like to me? What if I could do all of the above without self-judgment?  (Moon in Gemini quincunxes Venus in Capricorn, exact at 9:35am EST)

Thursday afternoon, we sense harmonious connections even though we are focused on making progress. Where our vision for the future is concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity, and make realistic choices around connecting with others.  (Moon in Gemini trines Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 3:20pm EST)

Friday, Feb. 11th:

Friday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini until 6:27pm EST (see Wednesday early morning for details).

Friday very early morning, at 3:23am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for 15 hours, until 6:27pm EST. Use this intuitive time to connect with like-minded people, share your vision, and exchange information with one another.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday very early morning until the evening ahead of time.

Friday morning, a Mercury/Pluto alignment in almost 27.5 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 9:04am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Jan. 26th on (a longer time than usual due to Mercury’s Retrograde and Station phases), and it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday (Feb. 15th). 

This is the third time within the last six weeks that we are experiencing this powerful alignment; the first time it was exact, was on Dec. 30th, the second time was on Jan. 28th.

Think back to those times: What did you communicate to others at that time — and how? What came up in a powerful way? Did you get a chance to empower yourself and others? What was your inner dialog all about?

Until Feb. 15th, an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely. We have tremendous mental focus — which could tip into obsession.

Choose love over fear whenever possible. Connect to the things you feel passionate about — and connect to others, empowering them with your passions. As best as you can, choose your words carefully — if possible, speak from that deeply connected and empowered place.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself: What fears or concerns do I need to let go of, to communicate more powerfully and with passion?

Am I living my life from a place of wanting to protect myself from long-term harm or worst-case scenarios? Or with an open heart, feeling empowered in my daily choices?

If you answered “yes” (or “sometimes”) to the first question, ask yourself: Am I ready to let go of thinking or obsessing about worst-case scenarios? Am I ready to trust the process and give myself permission to grieve any losses and let go of the urge to protect myself at any cost?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following placements: 24-29 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Libra or Cancer or 0-1 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel more connected to this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio)

Friday at 6:27pm EST, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until next week, Monday morning (Feb. 14th). With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say and therefore our feelings are more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others. Self-Care is key for the next two days 😉

Emotional safety is important to us as well; we like connecting to the familiar and we enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance. Make sure though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, otherwise you might start to feel drained and resentful.

Saturday, Feb. 12th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Friday late morning for details). 

Saturday early afternoon, we are invited to make adjustments and (as best as we can) find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. Make space both for healing around anger or self-identity and for taking care of emotional or family issues. (Moon in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries, exact at 2:07pm EST)

Saturday afternoon, brings a nice feeling of ease and an enhanced ability to connect with others in a gentle way. As best as you can, trust your intuitive sensing, and allow whatever comes up to be beneficial for you. Release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. This is also a great time to explore spiritual, intuitive, or creative endeavors, and for lending loving and nurturing support to others. (Moon in Cancer trines Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 2:35pm EST) 

Saturday late afternoon/early evening, we have an opportunity to connect to family (or friends that feel like family) and create breakthroughs around things that we enjoy through our five senses (e.g. food). This may also be a good time to find a unique or global approach on financial matters that bring us a sense of emotional security. (Moon in Cancer sextiles Uranus in Taurus, exact at 4:49pm EST)

Saturday late evening, our instincts and need for safety are strongly engaged. We are invited to create a balance between the familiar, and our passion, ambitions, and goals for the future. (Moon in Cancer opposes Mars in Capricorn, exact at 11:21pm EST)

Sunday, Feb. 13th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Friday late morning for details). 

Saturday night/Sunday very early morning, our instincts and need for safety are strongly engaged; we are invited to balance our need for something familiar against our need for worldly success and status. As best as you can, get in touch with what you truly want and need: Is it the world’s approval or an authentic emotional self-connection? (Moon in Cancer opposes Venus in Capricorn, exact at 12:45am EST) 

Sunday early morning, we are asked to make some inner adjustments, as we may experience some internal discomfort. Personal comfort and safety is important for the Moon in Cancer, yet Saturn in Aquarius reminds us that staying attached to the past is not going to lead to new creations, or bring forth new visions for the future. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 4:33am EST) 

Sunday afternoon, we are in a state of “flow” and emotional connection to others; spiritual and creative endeavors are favored.  (Moon in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces, exact at 2:15pm EST) 

Sunday evening requires some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice, one that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to connect to like-minded people that share our vision — and on the other hand, the need to nurture ourselves and stay in touch with our feeling body. (Moon in Cancer quincunxes Sun in Aquarius, exact at 9:09pm EST)

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 14th): the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 6:17am EST; at which time, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 16th) (this Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the Full Moon which will be exact Wednesday next week); At 5:27am EST, we enter a Moon VoC for a brief 50 mins until 6:17am EST; Also, at 4:54pm EST, Mercury changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius, where it will journey until March 9th. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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Join me for the next FORECASTING FORUM, live on Saturday, Feb. 19th at 8:30am PST/11:30am EST/4:30pm GMT (London-time).

We will investigate the upcoming Squares in late February and early March, to the Eclipse points — in relation to our own birth charts. Eclipses bring big evolutionary shifts, and when a transiting planet squares an Eclipse degree, we are at a turning point — collectively and individually speaking.

What is your turning point? What needs to shift for you?

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Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support in any way, please feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
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PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and feel free to go to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecasts 😉

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Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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Jan. 31st – February 6th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 30, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

A Heart-Centered & Sustainable Outcome

This week’s headline items: Venus will remain stationed all week, while Mercury re-starts its own station again on Monday and ends it on Sunday (it goes direct at that point, ending its 3-week Retrograde, and begins its post-Shadow phase late on Thursday evening). The New Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on Monday night/Tuesday very early morning; on Saturday, it is time to start acting on our New Moon intentions.

There will be four Moon VoC phases this week: Monday early morning until 4:43am EST; Tuesday morning (for 24 hours); Friday very early morning (for a little over 5 hours); and Sunday early afternoon (for 5.5 hours).

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 31st:

Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn and VoC until 4:43am EST. At that time, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Wednesday morning. The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional and interactions more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.

Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, progress: all these are promoted during the time the Moon moves through Aquarius. Again: we have our eyes on the future — or on outer space 🙂 Personal freedom becomes paramount.

Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius — and this planet is currently moving through Taurus, making these next two days a great time to take a look at our physical connection both to our own body and our finances — and to what is most important to us on this planet.

It’s also a great time to innovate and make changes in our lives around any physical matters that no longer serve us, or that keep us stuck in the past; we need to elevate our thinking if we want our bodies and the planet to vibrate at a higher frequency.

Ask yourself: Do I need to give my body something different to raise it to a higher vibration? When I tune in to myself, what insights does my body provide?

Where in my life have I become too rigid in connection with my body, my physical resources, or my talents? Where have I become too comfortable with those things? What is my connection to the Earth? To Nature? Do I need more physical space? More physical movement?

Also on Monday, Mercury starts to slow down again (“stationing”). It’s getting ready to come to a halt, ending its 3-week Retrograde phase, on Thursday late evening (more on that later this week…).

For the next 6 days (until Feb. 6th), we need to be patient with ourselves and others — especially if there is a connection with communication or transportation and their associated technologies. As best as you can, give yourself and others a lot of space!

This is not the best time to start anything brand-new, especially if it contains new information that needs to be processed.

We might experience delays or misunderstandings, and things tend to feel “off” or stagnant. It might be a good idea to give yourself some extra time to get ready for travel somewhere — especially if you intend to use public transportation or drive (for more details on Mercury Shadow Phases and Retrogrades, click here)

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Tuesday, February 1st:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day (see Monday early morning for details).

Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, at 12:46am EST, the New Moon in almost 12.5 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact; this is the beginning of a new Moon cycle.  I also recommend you watch my video on the subject.

This Lunar cycle invites us to go out there and connect (or re-connect) with “our people” – with a tribe that resonates, a cause that feels aligned with our principles and our integrity, a connection that serves a larger vision for the future, etc.

This New Moon is unique in that it takes place on the same day as Chinese New Year and marks the beginning of the Year of the Yang Water Tiger, emphasizing the importance of caution, growth, development, challenge, creation, and planning. Ask yourself: Where am I ready for a new plan? Where do I need to still implement some changes in order to move forward? 

The Tiger in Chinese Astrology represents power, prestige, and autonomy. Yang-Water is connected to flowing water, like a river, or the clouds in the sky. So you could say: when we allow the flow to guide us (in other words, when we trust our intuition), we grow stronger and can achieve more.

According to Chinese Astrology, 2022 is a great year to start a business or career goal: We are full of energy to take on a challenge and set off on an adventure.

Coming back to Western, Tropical Astrology, we have two exalted planets in this New Moon chart: Mercury (the planet of communication & how we process information) and Venus (the planet of self-worth & how we relate to others). Both of them are currently in Capricorn, and are thus asking us to be extra-mindful about connecting to a healthy sense of responsibility and self-reliance.

Mercury comes to a halt — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase — only 2.5 days after the New Moon becomes exact (on Feb. 3rd in the late evening), while Venus ends her 6-week Retrograde phase only 3 days before the New Moon becomes exact on Jan. 29th, at 3:36am EST.

When a planet changes directions, its energy will be “louder” for some days before and after that shift. Venus has been “louder” since Jan. 23rd and will continue to ask for our attention until Feb. 4th. Mercury will be exalted until Feb. 6th.

When planets end Retrograde phases, they are ready to move forward and bring to the world whatever material they have learned and integrated during the Retrograde. Ask yourself… To read the whole article and get all the Coaching Questions for this month’s New Moon, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 10-15 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. This is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase.

That means that this month, the best time to set intentions would be any time between 12:46am and 6:01am on Tuesday morning, (Feb. 1st), and then again, from 6am Wednesday morning (Feb. 2nd) until 12:46am Thursday very early morning (Feb. 3rd) (New York Time/US Eastern Time)

If you live in a time zone other than EST (US East Coast), and converting time zones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my Facebook Fanpage and/or following me on Twitter. I will post reminders to let you know when it is time to set your New Moon intentions 😉

For more info about Setting New Moon Intentions, click here.

Tuesday morning, at 6:01am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for 24 hours, until 6am EST (Wednesday morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on a long-term vision for your communities that involves a mature and realistic approach. As best as you can, take your time, and do your best to come from a place of integrity.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday all day until Wednesday morning ahead of time.

Wednesday, Feb. 2nd:

Wednesday, the Moon remains freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius and VoC until 6am EST (see Monday early morning & Tuesday morning for details).

Wednesday at 6am EST, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until Friday late morning. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than normal. We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all — but especially for those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.

But… that very idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities. A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.

It’s also a great time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “oneness”. Feelings tend to flow more freely; as best as you can, let them — in fact, “going with the flow” is the best way to go for the next couple of days.

Neptune is the ruler of Pisces — and it is currently in its own sign, making these next two days a great time to take a look at our inner spiritual connection to our “higher Self”, “Source”, “God/Goddess”.

It’s also a great time to allow all there is, as it is, and to go with the flow, following our intuitive voice as much as possible. We are being asked to tap into the “feminine” energies within ourselves so we can start to vibrate on a universal frequency.

Ask yourself: Is my “higher Self” asking for more introverted/inner love-time? If I tune in with my intuitive voice, what am I receiving? Sensing?

Where in my life have I become too disconnected from life? Love? God/Goddess? What is my connection to the spiritual realm? What about the “heart realm”? How could nature and/or animals teach me about those realms?

Do I need more downtime? More resting-time? More compassion? How might being kind to myself, and trusting the process of Life create a more loving connection with the universe?

If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions yet, today (Wednesday) all day is still time to do so during the most potent time… If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article — to (re-)watch my New Moon video: click here

Wednesday late afternoon/early evening, provides an opportunity to tap into your intuitive and imaginative abilities — then focus anew on your long-term goals — so as best as you can, allow your pursuits to be guided by your intuitive knowing (Moon in Pisces sextiles Mars in Capricorn, exact at 5:33pm EST)

Wednesday evening: we feel more excited and optimistic about our connection to “The All”. We are ready to explore greater truths about our intuitive and imaginative gifts, and how in-tune we are with everything around us, making this a great time for spiritual or creative endeavors — for example, energy work, or anything that requires our intuitive side. (Moon conjuncts Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 6:57pm EST)

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, if we are awake at this time, we get an opportunity to be very present, to connect with others and share a new vision about the Earth, or to reinvent how we connect with “the good things in life”.

As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to who you are being; allow yourself to intuitively share some progressive, new ideas about what is important to you, and things that could make your own and other people’s lives easier on a very practical level. (Moon in Pisces sextiles Uranus in Taurus, exact at 12:30am EST)

Thursday, Feb. 3rd:

Thursday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day (see Wednesday morning for details).

Thursday very early morning, if we are awake at this time, we get an opportunity to be very present; also to connect with others on a professional level. This is a great time to be receiving practical advice around our long-term goals. As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to your interactions with others. (Moon in Pisces sextiles Venus in Capricorn, exact at 1:35am EST)

Thursday evening, we feel more sensitive and need to slow down a little. This is a great time for spiritual or creative endeavors. Energy work, or anything that requires our intuitive side, will work best for the next several hours. (Moon in Pisces conjuncts Neptune in Pisces, exact at 6:54pm EST)

Thursday late evening, at 11:13pm EST, Mercury comes to a halt in 24.5 degrees of Capricorn and slowly starts its direct motion, ending its 3-week Retrograde phase. As best as you can, go with the flow, keep an open mind and pay attention to anything that is in your face right now — you may need to address those issues again, when Mercury moves through its post-Shadow phase…more on that in a moment…

We are slowly ready to shift our focus back towards the outer world again, taking in new information and sharing from a new perspective.

When Mercury gets back to its regular speed (by Feb. 6th), communication and transportation will get back to normal; the same is true of any associated gadgets, vehicles, etc.

Some of us will feel the effects of this station more than others: those of us with Gemini or Virgo as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant) — and those of us with personal planets (or angles) in 22-27 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra?  

Also on Thursday, with Mercury going direct, Mercury’s post-Shadow phase begins — lasting until Feb 23rd/24th…. as you may recall, I mentioned Mercury Shadow phases in this update a few weeks back: If you want to buy, sell or ship big-ticket items, it’s best to avoid the Shadow periods before Mercury goes retrograde, and after it goes direct.

This is especially true if the items are connected to technology, transportation (cars, plane tickets, etc.) or communication (phone, computer, iPad, etc.) Click here to read my blog on the subject.

Thursday late evening, we get an opportunity to be very present; also to connect with others and share practical advice or talk about our long-term plans. As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to your interactions with others. (Moon in Pisces sextiles Mercury in Capricorn, exact at 11:55pm EST)

Friday, Feb. 4th:

Friday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces until 9:57am EST (see Wednesday morning for details).

From today until April 29th, all planets will be in forward motion; this indicates an accelerated time of manifestation — especially in connection with new projects or new ideas. Take advantage of those energies to make progress with any big ideas.

Ask yourself: What in my life is asking for accelerated progress? What am I wishing to manifest with the support of the Universe?

Friday early morning, at 4:41am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 5 hours, until 9:57am EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to be guided by inspiration, and fully commit to a project or task that might serve you long-term. As best as you can, listen and trust the subtle messages in your heart that stir you towards success.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday early morning until morning ahead of time.

Friday morning, an opportune Mars/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 8:38am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday evening (Feb 8th). This aspect is an opportunity for us to tap into our optimism, enthusiasm and sense of expansion. We are more likely to connect with others in an active and fun way.

We feel stronger, more assertive, and more straightforward — and this goes over well with others. As with all opportunities in life, this one is not simply handed to us, we have to make something of it.

Ask yourself: What immediate action would help create expansive and compassionate collaborations filled with mutual understanding? What perspectives or attitudes would support a heart-centered and sustainable outcome with my long-term goals?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC) or any personal planets in 6-10 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Sagittarius (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius)

Friday, at 9:57am EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Sunday early evening. Life is an adventure, we’re more open to new ideas, and have great enthusiasm for new projects. Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly, and act immediately.

Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice at this time; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym, or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.

Friday afternoon, a Sun/Saturn alignment in 16 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact at 2:05pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday early morning on, and it will remain strong until next week, Monday evening (Feb. 7th). This alignment brings a more serious tone to our commitments with our long-term goals — it’s a time when we are called upon to “get real”.

This is especially true for future visions that require diligence and self-discipline, but also applies to anything that requires consistency and a mature approach. We are motivated by the desire to manifest tangible results. We are able to focus and work hard right now, especially if we have a vision in mind that serves a greater good; we welcome a sense of discipline, structure, and order.

Recommended at this time: making new commitments to previously-held visions, taking care of our responsibilities, making careful use of anything that’s within our control.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 13-19 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this alignment more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Capricorn  (the Sun rules Leo; Saturn rules Capricorn).

Saturday, Feb. 5th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day (see Friday late morning for details). 

Saturday, very early morning, starts out with lots of energy, and brings a strong desire for accomplishment, but we need to adjust and innovate. On the one hand, we are invited to take actions towards building solid foundations for our long-term goals. Some helpful questions you could ask yourself: What benefits might I reap from taking cautious actions and moving at a realistic pace?

On the other hand, we have this need to make time for personal desires and needs; here, you could ask yourself: What does my inner teenager require to be happy at this time? Flexibility is key 😉 (Moon in Aries squares Mars in Capricorn, exact at 1:27am EST)

Also on Saturday, very early morning, there is lots of potential for healing around family, the “mother archetype”, home, and our past in general. We may feel more sensitive and insecure about what we identify with, and around our ability to be assertive; this gives us the opportunity to give ourselves some compassion, acceptance and nurturing in the face of our sensitivities and limitations. (Moon conjuncts Chiron in Aries, exact at 3:05am EST)

Saturday morning, we are invited to make adjustments and find creative solutions around personal desires and needs, versus our professional connections and the long-term value we perceive in them. As best as you can, allow yourself to make space for both; flexibility and adaptability are key if we mean to move forward with our plans and projects… (Moon in Aries squares Venus in Capricorn, exact at 7:56am EST)

Saturday after 10am EST (and especially from 5:17pm on), it is time to start taking actions on your New Moon intentions. If you set Intentions on Feb. 1st or 2nd — after the New Moon became exact on Tuesday — today will be the best time to take relevant actions.

If you wrote your intentions down, go back and take another look at what came through intuitively. If you didn’t write anything down, get quiet for a moment and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?

Saturday afternoon, we get an opportunity to take actions on our personal goals, in a very concrete way and bring a new level of focus and authenticity to our future visions.  (Moon in Aries sextiles Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 3:22pm EST) – post at 1:25pm EST

Sunday, Feb. 6th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries until 5:52pm EST (see Friday late morning for details).

Sunday morning, a challenging Mars/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 7:57am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Thursday evening (Feb. 10th). This aspect invites us to stretch and grow beyond what we thought was possible in regards to our masculine energies. It requires a creative approach and an ability to see our insecurities around anger or self-assertion as a part of being human.

This aspect also challenges us to see our own attachments and aversions as a normal, perhaps even valid, part of being human. That way, should we choose to express desire or anger (or even contempt or disgust), such expressions will feel natural and organic, rather than something that provokes shame.

We may experience situations that call forth our initiative and independence — but may not feel confident that we can rise to the challenge, let alone follow through. When the challenge comes, do your very best to leap into action and experience the excitement that comes with stepping out of the familiar — you could also ask yourself: What would my hero do?

We may also experience triggers that are connected to past wounds from childhood. Take this as an opportunity to grow and allow yourself to notice (rather than judge) your reactions.

Ask yourself: How old am I, when I react to my triggers? What if there was no shame in my feeling angry? No matter how strong the feeling? What if I could connect with the part of me that got triggered and see it as valid and deserving of my love and understanding? How might a compassionate approach support me next time around?

Those of us who have any of our personal planets (or our Ascendant) in 6-13 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra will feel most affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries (Mars is the ruler of Aries)

Sunday early afternoon, at 12:21pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for 5.5 hours, until 5:52pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, follow your inner compass and take care of your own needs; on the other hand, deepen your authentic connection to whatever you are building long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Sunday early afternoon until the early evening ahead of time.

Sunday at 5:52pm EST, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday early morning (Feb. 9th). We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well. In other words: change is not our favorite thing and “rushing things” goes against our grain.

What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses 😉

Also, on Sunday, Mercury resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its station. Communication and transportation are now back to “normal” as are any associated gadgets, vehicles, etc. New ideas and information received during the Mercury Retrograde phase (Jan. 14th – Feb. 3rd) can now be reviewed.

Ask yourself: What did I learn about my affiliations with like-minded people? What needed to be addressed with regards to any group experiences, humanitarian causes, or technology? What did I learn about my unique ability to make a difference in my communities or networks? What did I learn about my long-term goals, my aspirations? Where are my limitations? Where does my expertise lie?

What am I ready to bring to the world from all those realizations? What felt most in alignment with my inner core? 

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 7th): the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day (see Sunday early evening for details); in the late morning, the Moon in Taurus sextiles Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 10:58am EST; it trines Mars in Capricorn, exact at 2:12pm EST; it then conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, exact at 3:22pm EST; and it also trines Venus in Capricorn, exact at 7pm EST; last but not least, Venus also ends her Station phase on Monday. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

One More Announcement:

Join me for the next FORECASTING FORUM, live on Saturday, Feb. 19th at 8:30am PST/11:30am EST/4:30pm GMT (London-time).

We will investigate the upcoming Squares in late February and early March, to the Eclipse points — in relation to our own birth charts. Eclipses bring big evolutionary shifts, and when a transiting planet squares an Eclipse degree, we are at a turning point — collectively and individually speaking.

What is your turning point? What needs to shift for you?

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“Thank you Sonja, so enlightening for me. You’re a wonderful guide for us all.” — Karen W.

To register for this month only, click here — the Early Bird Special is available until Feb. 16th at midnight EST!!!

Have a fantastic week! Stay whole-hearted and healthy, and if you need support in any way, please feel free to reach out!
Many blessings,
Sonja

PS: To apply my forecasts and videos to your own birth chart, watch my 30-minute class on: “How to Read Your Birth Chart” and feel free to go to my Facebook Fan page for my daily forecasts 😉

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Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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January 24th – 30th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 23, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

The Realm of All That Can Be Seen & Held

This week’s headline items: Mars changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn on Monday morning; the last Quarter Moon in Scorpio becomes exact on Tuesday morning; Mercury (still moving backward due to its retrograde) re-enters Capricorn on Tuesday late evening; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Friday evening; on Saturday early morning, Venus comes to halt and goes direct, ending her 6-week Retrograde phase and beginning her post-Shadow period; Uranus ends its Station phase (in Taurus) on Sunday, and will no longer be retrograde.

There will be four Moon VoC phases this week: Monday early evening (for almost 6 hours); Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning (for a little over 2 hours); Friday afternoon (for a little over 14 hours); and Sunday late evening (for 5 hours).

Before we get to this week’s forecast, I’d like to mention:

If you missed my Forecasting Forum last week, and still would like to learn how to align yourself with the current Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio, feel free to get the mp4-video presentation “Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio 2022/23” — and see how this relates to your own Birth Chart.

• • How can you best use the Moon Node transit between now and July 2023?
  • What will you discover about your physical resources (ie. finances), your physical enjoyment of things, your talents, and your relationships to abundance — over the next 18 months?
  • What old traumas are you looking to release or become aware of, over the next 18 months? What feels disempowering and no longer relevant? What needs to be transformed, so you can thrive and feel abundant?
  • How will this planetary shift impact people with planets or points/angles in Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius?

==> To purchase this webinar, click here 

“That webinar gave me a lot of perspective on forward thinking; your analysis of how the nodal transits will affect me, and are affecting me was totally in line with my deep inner guidance. It was easy to lucidly follow the materials you provided. Mucho danke encore! :-D. Love and blessings.” — Michaele deC.

Star Members: check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on Jan. 22nd late evening.

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 24th:

Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 10:57pm EST. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time, and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. Today is a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” 😉 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.

Monday at 7:53am EST, Mars changes signs from optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius to ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn where it will journey until March 6th.

For those 6 weeks, we tend to feel more determined, goal-oriented, and focused. We are not afraid to work hard on attainable goals so that we can see tangible results.

Our drive to succeed is quite strong, especially when we feel a need for physical and material security — that is, in the realm of all that can be seen and held. Our self-control tends to be quite strong around the expression of “drives” — things like anger, energy, ambition, and sexuality — in fact, with Mars in Capricorn we are at our least impulsive, with a powerful need to stay in control.

Because we have such a strong sense of responsibility, we need to be careful not to start using work to hide from others. Anger can easily get channeled into our work as well. As best as you can, be kind to yourself, remember we all do the best we can; there is no need for extra pressure.

If you have an Aries Sun-sign or Rising-sign, you are going to feel more focused and determined. You may want to get down to business. If you are a Capricorn Sun-sign or Rising sign, you will feel quite energized for the next 6 weeks. Channeling this energy into physical exercise or a project might be advisable.

Monday early evening, at 5:10pm EST, we enter a  Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for almost 6 hours, until 10:57pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others and play nice, on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday evening ahead of time.

Monday, at 10:57pm EST, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until Thursday very early morning. We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities”.

Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. This occurs by a process of subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. It’s thus an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.

Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”. It can therefore be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies 🙂

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Tuesday, Jan. 25th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Monday late evening for details).

Tuesday morning, at 8:41am EST, the last Quarter Moon in 5.5 degrees of Scorpio becomes exact. The Moon in deep-feeling Scorpio is making a challenging aspect to the Sun in emotionally detached Aquarius. This may bring up some challenges. However, it also energizes us to look at what needs to be completed — and what needs to be changed.

This Moon phase brings us closer to Feb. 1st, which will bring us to the New Moon in Aquarius. During the last Quarter Moon, we are better served by reviewing those projects we began around the last New Moon — in this case, that would be the New Moon from Jan. 2nd — as opposed to launching new ones.

Out of those projects, what needs last-minute adjustments? What did you discover since Jan. 2nd? What did it mean for you?

As best as you can, find creative solutions for anything that comes up (whether internally, or with others).

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 3-8 degrees of Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo, or Taurus? If so, you are more affected by this month’s last Quarter Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer.

Tuesday late evening, at 10:05pm EST, Mercury re-enters ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn (due to its current Retrograde phase). It will journey there until Feb. 14th. Mercury journeyed through Capricorn already once before: from Dec. 13th until Jan. 2nd.

Think back to that time — especially from Dec. 29th until Jan. 2nd: What conversations need to be revisited from that time? What did you communicate to others? What came up in your business dealings with others? How about with your inner dialog? What long-term decisions did you make?

Until Feb. 3rd (while Mercury is still in its Retrograde phase) this placement offers us a chance to re-evaluate our long-term goals and aspirations and how we want to show up, out there in the world (within current social structures). This is an internal process — a chance to go within and see what feels most in alignment with our inner core.

This is also an optimal time to catch up on unfinished business, repair what’s not working, and reconnect with people, places, or things that bring us closer to our desired status in the world.

In general, this is a time when our minds like to make concrete plans for the future. A systematic, practical approach to reaching our goals is now favored; we are good at focusing on practical matters and getting down to the essentials.

We do not waste any words at this time — what we say is truthful and to the point. We see reality very clearly now — and it might not look as rosy as we thought. As best as you can, use this time to get in touch with what’s real in your life — without going down the “rabbit hole” of pessimistic inadequacy 😉

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will be more serious and possibly more eager to accomplish concrete goals. Do you have your Ascendent or Sun-sign in Capricorn? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty for the next 3 weeks.

Wednesday, Jan. 26th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Monday late evening for details).

Wednesday very early morning, we feel a need to focus on our commitments to our online and local communities, but also a need for deep, authentic — even intimate — connections to others. As best as you can, make adjustments and watch out for becoming rigid, stressed, or anxious. Ask yourself: What if I took just 5% of the pressure off? What if I approached my connections out there in the world 5% less seriously? (Moon in Scorpio squares Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 12:42am EST)

Wednesday late morning: we are likely to experience a sense of ease and flow but may need to slow down and allow our feelings to come through. A gentle approach is best. We feel good when coming from the heart and making deeper connections with others. Being open to receiving, trusting the process, and going with the flow will be very helpful! (Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces, exact at 11:47am EST)

Wednesday evening, we feel good about making deeper connections; we’ll have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task, something that might serve us long-term. (Moon in Scorpio sextiles Pluto in Capricorn, exact at 9:10pm EST)

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, at 12:28am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 2 hours until 2:34am EST. If you are awake during this intuitive time, use it as an opportunity to connect with others on an authentic level — and to get some clarity about your long-term commitments. What might become possible if you let yourself trust others and connect with them to share practical advice or talk about your long-term plans?

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday night ahead of time.

Thursday, Jan. 27th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio and VoC until 2:34am EST (see Monday late evening and Wednesday night for details).

Thursday at 2:34am EST, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Saturday early morning. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.

We tend to feel more open, optimistic, and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence — and taking these two influences together means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, as opposed to issuing or obeying orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.

As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.

Thursday afternoon provides an opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, have an adventure, or simply do something that gets you excited about the future. (Moon in Sagittarius sextiles Sun in Aquarius, exact at 3:47pm EST)

Thursday late afternoon/early evening, we might find ourselves wanting to explore a new healing modality for body, mind, and heart, aimed at renewing our enthusiasm for life. We are capable of being compassionate and forgiving with ourselves at this time — and a gentle and holistic approach is best. (Moon in Sagittarius trines Chiron in Aries, exact at 5:50pm EST)

Thursday evening, we experience a need for inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to mentally explore and go beyond what we already know — and on the other hand, the need for breakthroughs or change connected to the physical plane.

We need to ask ourselves here: What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable? Or 5% more comfortable embracing uncertainty? (Moon in Sagittarius quincunxes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 8:43pm EST)

Friday, Jan. 28th:

Friday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Thursday very early morning for details).

Friday afternoon, at 2:00pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 14 hours until 4:09am EST (Saturday early morning). As best you can, honor both your need for adventure and exploration of life and your need to go within and get quiet. You may also feel a pull between introvert and extrovert, or simply fast and slow.

Tune in for a moment and see if you need to take a break or at least slow down a little. As best as you can, be compassionate and kind with yourself.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday afternoon until Saturday early morning ahead of time.

Friday evening, around 6pm EST, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches 24º of Sagittarius. This lasts until next week, Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, when the New Moon in Aquarius becomes exact (more on that next week… however, feel free to watch my New Moon video now — click here.

We are being asked to slow down and get quiet, so we can listen to our inner sensing/intuition. For some of us, this might be a stretch. As best as you can: stay grounded, take a deep breath, and exhale any tensions. Rather than starting something brand-new, put all that energy into completing existing projects or processes.

This is also a great time for letting go of whatever no longer serves us. What if you could hear the voice of your inner wisdom? What might it be saying?

Friday late evening, an opportune Sun/Chiron becomes exact at 9:57pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday evening on, and it will remain strong until Sunday evening. This aspect is an opportunity for self-healing that could support our vision for the future and bring us into better alignment with our physical and emotional bodies.

We all have flaws, wounds, insecurities. The more we can open up to that being ok for ourselves, the less judgmental we will be with others. This is also a great time to recognize that our so-called flaws and insecurities have become some of our best assets and strengths — how might this be true for you?

Until Sunday evening, as best as you can, practice gentleness; be kind to yourself and others. Again, remember: an opportunity is an opening, a glimpse of new possibilities — so “opportunities” are not simply handed to us, tied up with a bow — we have to “take” them, and make something of them. What will you do with this particular opportunity?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo (the Sun rules Leo).

Friday late evening, a Mercury/Pluto alignment in almost 27 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 11:16pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday evening on, and it will remain strong until Feb. 14th. This is the second time within the last four weeks that we are experiencing this alignment, due to Mercury’s Retrograde phase; the first time was Dec. 29th – Jan. 1st.

Think back to that time: What did you communicate to others at that time — and how? What came up in a powerful way? Did you get a chance to empower yourself and others? What was your inner dialog all about?

This alignment will happen again (for a third time) on Feb. 11th, but we will continue to feel this connection from now until Feb. 14th; during it, an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely.

We have tremendous mental focus — which could tip into obsession. Choose love over fear whenever possible. Connect to the things you feel passionate about — and connect to others, empowering them with your passions. As best as you can, choose your words carefully — if possible, speak from that deeply connected and empowered place.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself: What fears or concerns do I need to let go of, to communicate more powerfully and with passion?

Am I living my life from a place of wanting to protect myself from long-term harm or worst-case scenarios? Or with an open heart, feeling empowered in my daily choices?

If you answered “yes” (or “sometimes”) to the first question, ask yourself: Am I ready to let go of thinking or obsessing about worst-case scenarios? Am I ready to trust the process and give myself permission to grieve any losses and let go of the urge to protect myself at any cost?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following placements: 24-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? Or 0 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel more connected to this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio).

Saturday, Jan. 29th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius and VoC until 4:09am EST (see Thursday very early morning for details). 

Saturday very early morning, at 3:46am EST,  Venus comes to a halt at 11 degrees of Capricorn— turning direct after having been retrograde since Dec. 19th. Whether by Sun-sign or Ascendant, Taurus and Libra people will feel a sense of relief as Venus starts speeding up again (Venus will still be moving slower until Feb. 7th), helping us integrate the realizations of the past six weeks. This will lead to a greater sense of alignment between our inner values and outer experience around relationships and finance.

The period immediately before and after a planet’s Retrograde phase is referred to as the “shadow phase”; at these times, the planet travels once more through the degrees of a sign that it had already passed through before and during its Retrograde phase. Venus is usually in its shadow for about four weeks prior to a retrograde, and for almost five weeks after.

In this case, Venus will be in her post Shadow phase until March 1st; this is territory she already visited during the Retrograde phase and the post-Shadow phase. Come March 1st, when she reaches 25º15′ of Capricorn again, she will finally go beyond where she has been traveling since mid-November.

Between now and March 1st, we have a chance to go over all that we have learned internally in the past 6 weeks, and then apply it to our external reality. This is a chance to address anything that we have reassessed around our values, our relationships (including business relationships or long-term goals), and our gifts and talents.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-26 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra? Do you have your Sun-sign or Rising-sign in Libra or Taurus? If so, you will be more affected by this Shadow phase over the next 5 weeks.

Saturday, at 4:09am EST, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until next week, Monday early morning (Jan. 31st). We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.

As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” 😉

Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and it will be transiting through Aquarius until March 2023, making this a great time to take a look at our visions for humanity and at things we would like to accomplish long-term within our communities (in-person or online).

It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our various networks and connections to like-minded people; as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations: Do they truly resonate with your personal vision for the future — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago?

Does participation in those groups or networks align with who you are now, and with where you see yourself 5 years from now? What do you truly want to commit yourself to?

Sunday, Jan. 30th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Saturday early morning for details).

Sunday afternoon,  a challenging Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 2:32pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday morning on, and it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday evening (Feb. 2nd). This aspect asks us to stretch a little. We can’t expect much of anything this week… expect the unexpected!

Future visions and humanitarian causes — especially those connected to like-minded people — are quite likely to experience disruption, calling for flexibility and creative solutions.

During this transit, we feel a great need to make progress, as we feel quite restless — maybe even anxious — but if we’re unclear on what is in our best interest, we might focus on things that don’t serve us in the long run.

As best as you can, go with the flow and stay open to experiencing something new and wonderfully unexpected; if you can, put off making major decisions for the time being… “haste makes waste” during this aspect 😉

You can think of this as “reorganizing” time — like rearranging your furniture — try not to resist the reorganization. Enjoy the ride… and remember: it only feels uncomfortable because it’s new and different. Could you allow yourself to be comfortable with being uncomfortable?


Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 8-14 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius or Leo (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius).

Sunday late evening, at 11:44pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for 5 hours until 4:43am EST (Monday early morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. We might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks and don’t forget to practice a little self-care 😉

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan all of Sunday late evening until next week, Monday early morning ahead of time.

Also, on Sunday, Uranus resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its station (now in direct motion). What has come up in the last four weeks around radical change (financial or otherwise) and freedom around self-worth issues? How are you doing with honoring your own individuality or idiosyncrasies?

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 31st): Venus is exalted (stations) all week; the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn and VoC until 4:43am EST; at which time, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday morning (Feb. 2nd); and Mercury starts to stations again, getting ready to end its Retrograde phase (on Jan. 3rd). More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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January 17th – 23rd

by Sonja Francis | Jan 16, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Greater Emotional Responsibility & Self-Alignment

This week’s headline items: Uranus’ Station has us feeling its energies at a greater intensity all week. On Monday, the Full Moon in Cancer becomes exact, and Mercury’s Station phase ends. On Tuesday, Uranus goes direct — ending its Retrograde — and the Moon Nodes switch from Gemini/Sagittarius to Taurus/Scorpio. On Wednesday, the Sun changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius and Venus starts to slow down (station), slowly coming to the end of her Retrograde phase. Last but not least, on Sunday, Venus’ station intensifies as the planet slows down even further.

There will be three Moon VoC phases this week: Monday evening (for a little over 4 hours); Thursday very early morning (for almost 6 hours); and Saturday afternoon (for almost 2.5 hours).

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 17th:

Monday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 11:03pm EST. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say to (and about) us, so be kind to yourself and others. Emotional safety is important to us at this time: We like connecting to the familiar, home or family becomes our sanctuary.

Nurture yourself and others, but remember: Make sure your glass is filled before letting others drink from it — otherwise we might start resenting others for draining our energies.

Monday evening, at 6:48pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun in almost 28 degrees of Cancer. The entrance of the Moon into Cancer late in the morning of Jan. 15th began the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon. Relationships of all kinds are highlighted during this time — but with this Full Moon, there is a particularly strong emphasis on family- and business-relationships. If you are already a Member of my online community, feel free to click here and watch my Full Moon video for more details.

Lots of planets are involved in this Full Moon chart — Mercury and Venus are both Retrograde, while Uranus is exalted, and will come to a halt only 15.5 hours after the Full Moon becomes exact. Neptune supports the integration of the Full Moon polarity, while Pluto intensifies it; Saturn (the ruler of Capricorn) aligns with Mercury in Aquarius, and both square an exalted Uranus in Taurus… and all play an important role, so buckle up! More about the specifics in regards to all of these planets in a moment.

But first, let’s talk about this month’s Full Moon: This Lunation shows us how well we are doing with self-care and any issues connected to family or home — and also where we are in connection to greater emotional responsibility and self-alignment.

Ask yourself: What’s my relationship to self-care and where do I feel most “at home”? What’s my understanding of my emotional needs? How might an emotional connection to myself and loved ones be of benefit to me? How might it shift my priorities?

Cancer is the first of the water signs and is therefore emotional and mercurial (like a river or a stream). Feelings are real, but may not always seem rational… until we can identify the underlying, unmet need connected to a particular feeling.

We all have needs — a need for love or approval, for control (or for not feeling out of control — this can also show up as our need for autonomy and independence), for safety and security, for human connection (or a heart connection) to a living being.

Our feelings reflect whether our needs are being met. Feeling happy, peaceful, and open indicates that our needs are being met. When we feel “negative emotions” (e.g. stressed, depressed, angry/frustrated, etc.) it’s clear that at least one important need is not being met.

If you are feeling any of the latter emotions, ask yourself: Which of my needs is not being met at this time? Am I lacking (and therefore “wanting”) approval, love, control, safety, or security? Am I wanting to feel connected, closer, or do I want to be separate? And whichever one it is, could I let go of “wanting” that, just for this “now-moment”? 

In other words, could I let go of the idea that I am lacking something? Would I? In other words, am I willing to let go, just as best as I can, just for right now? When? (This last question is an invitation to let go right here, right now).

By the way, if you enjoyed those questions, or are intrigued, they come from The Sedona Method – a set of processes I use extensively in my coaching work, that is very subtle and powerful. For more info about my Coaching-Healing sessions, click here.

Now, let’s take a look at the polarities involved with this Full Moon… to read the whole Full Moon article and get access to all the Coaching Questions in writing, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following placements: 26-29 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries, and Libra or 0 degrees of Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, or Taurus? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Also on Monday evening, at 6:48pm EST as the Full Moon becomes exact, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 4 hours, until 11:03pm EST. You may be feeling a need for the familiar and comfortable, for emotional connection and the nurturing of a safe home life — while also experiencing a desire to accomplish career goals, worldly accomplishments and success, and even worldly status. Use this intuitive time to balance those needs.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan all of Monday evening ahead of time.

Monday late evening, at 11:03pm EST, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until Thursday morning. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness 🙂

So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic, as best you can. Fun, games, and romance are a big part of this energy as well. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones.

If there are no “outer children” around, how about getting in touch with your “inner child” — it’s definitely easier for the next two days. What are you most grateful for today? What would be heaps and heaps of fun? What would be so much fun, you let out a tiny squeak, just thinking of it?

Also, on Monday, Mercury resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its Station — but moving backward through the sky, as seen from Earth (that’s what “retrograde” refers to).

We have a chance to do some internal work on any thinking and/or communication issues that came up over the last couple of weeks — especially those connected to like-minded people, groups, and networks (locally or online). How can you stay curious and open-minded about thoughts that come through from your inner genius? How might you honor your own unique thoughts?

You can also ask yourself: What needs to be addressed with regards to any group experiences, humanitarian causes, or technology? What do I need to learn about my affiliations with like-minded people over the next 8 days? If I knew I actually could make a difference, where would I begin?

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Tuesday, Jan. 18th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Monday late evening for details).

Tuesday early morning, an opportune Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact (at 5:04am EST) for the second time in the last 8 days, due to the Mercury Retrograde phase. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday (Jan. 7th), and it will remain strong until this Thursday morning. We have an opportunity to bring healing energy to our concrete minds and to our thoughts. We also have a chance to heal insecurities in our verbal, in-person, social media, or email interactions.

We are better able now to tune out that automatic/critical inner voice, in favor of more loving and compassionate structures for thinking and communicating. By bringing love and understanding to our thinking processes, we have a chance to move beyond entrenched habits, like “impatient self-talk”, or the use of aggressive language (swear words for example).

Here are a few good “chew toys” for your mind at this time: What was your family’s attitude towards communication? Toward speaking up for yourself? What if you tried a kinder approach for a bit? Does your inner dialog really have to repeat what they said when you were 3 or 5 years old? What if you tried using a gentler voice for the next ten minutes or so?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).

Tuesday late morning, at 10:27am EST,  Uranus comes to a halt in almost 11 degrees of Taurus, turning direct again after its 5-month retrograde phase. We’ve had 5 months to re-evaluate certain things: humanitarian goals, group causes, issues around freedom (possibly financial freedom). We’ve also reflected on our vision for the future, and where the obstacles to that vision might lie.

We are now ready to take into the world all that we have learned over the last 5 months and make some progress. Uranus is the archetype of revolutionary change, daring us to think way, way outside of the box.

Uranus will be back to its usual speed by Jan. 30th; at that point, you could say it’s “change or be changed” — change is inevitable, so it might as well be change that you’ve chosen consciously.

We may find that we disagree with other people’s values. We may be restless, even anxious, and therefore feel pressure to act (or react) regarding others — these feelings could also be connected to financial decisions or partnerships.

Note that Uranus also rules electronics, technology and the internet; these may all be influenced by the planet’s slower movement.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 9-13 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius?. If so, you felt this station phase quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius (Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius).

Tuesday, at 2:50pm EST, the Moon Nodes switch from Gemini/Sagittarius to Taurus/Scorpio; they will remain in those signs until July 17th, 2023! The last time the Moon Nodes were in these particular signs was back in April 2003 – December 2004.

The transiting Moon Nodes show us what our Soul’s Journey currently requires on the collective and personal levels — let’s take a closer look at what this means:

The goal of the collective Soul’s journey is to balance and integrate two apparently opposite energies: the honoring of the physical, material realm (symbolized by Taurus), and our ability to transform what was traumatic or disempowering with an open heart and use it as inner fuel, making it a strength, learning about the cycles of life: endings and beginnings of all kind (linked to Scorpio).

This will take looking closely at the balance between our honoring our physical, material needs and our quest for emotional authenticity and empowering connections.

This is also about being more conscious about our Shadow issues and traumas from the past. It’s important to realize that the Scorpio urge to “go deeper” is essential for our ability to understand the darker parts of our psyche; in terms of balancing these energies, that same urge plays a crucial role in how we connect with others and share our gift and talents (Taurus).

For the next 18 months, ask yourself: How am I doing with owning previously denied or rejected parts of myself? What parts of myself still operate from survival strategies? Where am I still left feeling disempowered in my life?

To get a more personal interpretation, we also need to take a look at the House placement of that Taurus/Scorpio polarity in our own birth charts, as well as the ruling planets of those signs involved… we cover the houses in a webinar (I will include a link at the end of this article).

In Taurus, the North Node invites us to make an effort to…click here to read the whole article on the subject!

Wednesday, Jan. 19th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Monday late evening for details).

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Wednesday late evening, at 9:39pm EST, the Sun changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, and objective Aquarius, where it will journey until February 18th. For the next four weeks, we have advancement and progress in our hearts.

We want to get off the beaten path, leaving behind old and outdated ways of thinking and doing, throwing off personal and social conditioning, those restrictions, limitations, and inhibitions that may once have felt safe, but now feel constraining.

Our idealism runs strong, but we can have some fixed ideas about how we want to accomplish these ideals although we are open to new ideas in theory, in practice, we may actually be quite stubborn. Finally, we are also definitely more aware of the impact each individual has on the whole of society.

All this is especially true if you are a Leo or Aquarius Sun-sign or Rising-sign. As an Aquarius, you will feel a good dose of confidence and playfulness in the next four weeks; as a Leo, you are more objective than usual working towards a vision for the future might be just the thing for you to do.

Also, on Wednesday, Venus starts to slow down again (station) — the planet’s movement through the sky appears from Earth to be slowing down; it’s actually getting ready to come to a halt (and moving direct) on Jan. 29th. The station brings all relationship, self-worth and financial issues to the forefront.

This stationing period lasts until Feb. 7th, bringing into focus what we do and don’t have; until then, we are more aware of our relationships and finances or the lack thereof. This forces us to look at who we value (including ourselves) and at what is truly important to us long-term. It’s important to pay attention now — when Venus goes direct again, we’ll get a chance to address and resolve all these issues.

Is your Sun sign or Ascendant in Taurus or Libra? Or do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-14 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries or Libra? If so, you will feel a stronger connection to this Venus station.

Thursday, Jan. 20th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 9:02am EST (see Monday late evening for details).

Thursday very early morning, at 3:15am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for almost 6 hours, until 9:02am EST. Use this intuitive time to get excited about an adventure: you have an opportunity to connect, explore, and become part of something exciting.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday very early morning until the late morning ahead of time.

Thursday, at 9:02am EST, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Saturday early evening; turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome. We are generous with our time/services and we love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.

Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.

Thursday evening, calls for some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to connect with like-minded people in connection with humanitarian causes — and on the other hand, the need to tend to our daily routines or health routines.  (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Mercury in Aquarius, exact at 8:55pm EST)

Friday, Jan. 21st:

Friday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day (see Thursday morning for details).

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PLEASE NOTE we’ll talk about the Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio (Jan. 18th, 2022 – July 17th, 2023) — in relationship to our own birth charts. The Moon Nodes represent our Soul’s Journey – collectively and individually speaking.

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Friday very early morning, calls for some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to heal our relationship with the inner masculine (assertiveness/anger, leadership, taking actions) — and on the other, the need to tend to our daily work or health routines. (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Chiron in Aries, exact at 1:53am EST)  

Friday early morning, we are invited to connect with like-minded people and learn something new about our unique talents or value in the world. We are able to better connect to anything that requires attention to detail. We might also perhaps implement revolutionary health routines or other systems in our day-to-day life that support our values and make life more enjoyable. (Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus, exact at 5:28am EST)

Friday morning, use this time to gain clarity about what’s important to you. Ask yourself: What works for me in my daily routines? What doesn’t? What do I see now, that I can easily implement in my business relationships, that I couldn’t see before? (Moon in Virgo trines Venus in Capricorn, exact at 8:19am EST)

Friday late morning, we may experience some internal discomfort and need to make some more inner adjustments. We feel nudged toward taking responsibility and making a commitment to society, or to any humanitarian cause that will create a sustainable future for all; that said, we also feel a need to improve our daily health and work routines. Where could we use more clarity? Where do we need to take a closer look in our lives? (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 11:54am EST)

Saturday, Jan. 22nd:

Saturday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo until 5:03pm EST (see Thursday morning for details). 

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Saturday afternoon, at 2:46pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for almost 2.5 hours, until 5:03pm EST. Use this intuitive time to stretch and grow — to undertake a process of adjusting your actions. You may feel a little scatter-brained or all over the map. As best as you can, stay flexible, don’t rush into anything — and don’t be too hard on yourself.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan all of Saturday afternoon ahead of time.

Saturday at 5:03pm EST, the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, where it will journey until next week, Monday late evening (Jan 24th). The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time, and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” 😉

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Sunday, Jan. 23rd:

Sunday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Saturday early evening for details).

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Sunday early morning, a Sun/Mercury alignment in 3.5 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact at 5:28am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Monday evening (Jan. 24th). This aspect indicates a confident mind and an analytical approach to life. Intelligence and communication abilities are strong at this time; however, we may not listen as well as the other speaks — we might be too busy thinking about what to say next.

Given that this alignment takes place in Aquarius, we may feel particularly cool and collected, detached even — do your best to avoid arrogance or rigidity of thought.

We want an active role in communications — it’s very hard for us to passively listen and absorb information right now. What we say or write now is impactful, so choose your words wisely: If people hung on your every word, what would you say then? What would you hold back from saying?

Our opinions are strong and our thinking independent — and we’re proud of both — so our egos may get bruised if we don’t feel “heard”. As best as you can, express yourself fully, knowing that others may have a different opinion and that’s ok.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-7 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio, or Taurus? If so, you will be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo, Gemini, or Virgo (the Sun rules Leo; Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo)

Also, on Sunday, the Venus Station intensifies until Feb. 4th, as the planet slows down even further. As I already mentioned in Wednesday’s post about Venus’ Station, she is preparing to come to halt next week, Saturday, Jan. 29th (ending her 6-week retrograde phase). During this intensified station, we feel Venus’s energies even more strongly.

For the next 12 days, pay extra close attention to anything “in your face” around what you do and don’t have. We are now more aware of our relationships and finances or the lack thereof. This forces us to look at who we value (including ourselves), and at what is truly important to us long-term. It’s important to pay attention now — when Venus goes direct again (on Jan. 29th), we’ll get a chance to address and resolve all these issues.

Things could feel “off” or stagnant in our one-on-one relationships or with our finances, so it might be a good idea to cut yourself and others some slack for the time being; going with the flow is definitely recommended too, especially since Mercury will be Retrograde as well…

Some of us will feel the effects of the Venus station more than others: those of us who have Taurus or Libra as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant); and those of us with personal planets in 9-13 degrees of  Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 24th): the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 10:57pm EST; at which time, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until next week, Thursday very early morning. At 7:53am EST, Mars changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn; and at 5:10pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 6 hours, until 10:57pm EST. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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We will investigate the Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio (Jan. 18th, 2022 – July 17th, 2023) in relation to our own birth charts. The Moon Nodes represent our Soul’s Journey – collectively and individually speaking.

What old traumas are you looking to release or become aware of, over the next 18 months? What feels disempowering and no longer relevant? What needs to be transformed, so you can thrive and feel abundant?

What values are in alignment with honoring your talents and well-being? What does your body need? What does your body know?

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Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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January 10th – 16th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 9, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Live Out Your Dream

This week’s headline items: on Monday, Mercury starts to slow down (i.e. station) — on Friday, it will come to a halt and begin its 3-week Retrograde phase in Aquarius. Uranus’s Station intensifies on Tuesday.

There will be three Moon VoC phases this week: Monday very early morning (for a little over 7 hours); Wednesday afternoon (for 7.5 hours); and Friday late evening (for almost 14 hours).

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 10th:

Monday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries and VoC until 9:47am EST; at that time the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until Wednesday evening. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well. In other words: change is not our favorite thing and “rushing things” goes against our grain.

What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses 😉

Monday late evening, an opportune Sun/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 10:28pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Saturday evening (Jan. 8th) on, and it will remain strong until this Wednesday evening.  This aspect is an opportunity both to dissolve what no longer serves us, and to connect to our intuition. We definitely feel inspired. It’s also a great time to bring a sense of flow and faith to long-term plans.

Our capacity for compassion (both toward ourselves and others) is quite strong, especially if we are able to acknowledge it. Dreams and reality find a way to work together now — any spiritual or creative endeavors that are started during this time will most likely do very well — and it feels great to donate time or money to favored causes.

Remember that this is an “opportunity” — it isn’t just handed to us, we have to make it happen.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 19-23 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Pisces (the Sun rules Leo; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces).

Also, on Monday: Mercury starts to slow down (“station”) in 9/10º Aquarius, preparing to come to a halt on Jan 14th at 10º of Aquarius (when it will begin its 3-week Retrograde phase). More on that on Friday. This station will last until Jan. 17th, and during this time, we will feel Mercury’s energies more strongly. 

For the next 7 days, we need to be patient with ourselves and others — especially if there is a connection with communication or transportation, and their associated technologies. This is not the best time to start anything brand-new, especially if it contains new information that needs to be processed.

We might experience delays or misunderstandings, and things tend to feel “off” or stagnant. It might be a good idea to give yourself some extra time to get ready, or travel somewhere — especially if you intend to use public transportation or drive (For more details on Mercury Shadow Phases and Retrogrades, click here)

Be extra-patient if you intend to buy, sell or ship big-ticket items, especially if they are transportation or communication devices like anything connected with planes, trains, cars, phones, computers, iPads, etc. Best of all (if possible): wait until after Feb. 24th, when the post-Shadow phase is over.

Some of us will feel the effects of the Mercury station more than others: those of us who have Gemini or Virgo as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant); and those of us with personal planets in 7-12 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio.

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Tuesday, Jan. 11th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day (see Monday late morning for details).

Tuesday late afternoon, a challenging Mars/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 4:43pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Thursday (Jan. 6th) on, and it will remain strong until this week, Saturday evening. This aspect is asking us to stretch ourselves, in order to resolve a tension between the things we want to go after, versus our feelings about a higher, spiritual calling.

We may be chasing a dream… or a fantasy. Ordinary life may seem drab and uninteresting to us right now. We tend to either over- or underestimate our own power and abilities. We want something that stirs our imagination: Some vision or ideal or dream to motivate us.

We have a strong urge to act out our fantasies or live out our dream — and we have the energy now to DO that which others only talk or dream about; however we tend to feel scattered. As best as you can, slow down and listen to your intuition before aimlessly zooming ahead. Inspire yourself and others.

Ask yourself: Where might I be over- or underestimating my abilities and capabilities? What if rushing was not the answer? What if a simpler, quieter approach also supported my desire for exploration and adventure? What if even small actions could produce profound results?

Most impacted by this aspect: those of us who have any of our personal planets (or our Ascendant) in 18-24 degrees of Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, or Virgo. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Pisces (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces)

Also, on Tuesday, the Uranus Station intensifies in almost 11 º degrees of Taurus until Jan 25th. It will come to a complete halt on Tuesday (Jan. 18th) in almost 11 degrees of Taurus, ending its 5-month Retrograde phase (more about that next week…).

What we talked about last Thursday still applies: when an outer planet stations, its energy gets more pronounced, sometimes causing discomfort. We are being asked to hang out with that discomfort until the planet’s energy picks up speed again around Jan. 30th (when the station phase has ended).

Definitely expect the unexpected. Uranus is all about breaking away from traditional structures and moving towards a new future — one that serves others as well as ourselves. Its keyword is “Freedom”: this aspect provides an opportunity to discover how free we actually feel. So… how free do you feel? 😉

As best as you can for the next 3 weeks, pull whatever is “in your face” even closer and take a good long look at it: our intuition will be very strong and deliver sudden insights and ideas, especially around what needs to change in our lives.

Are you expressing your individuality to the fullest in your financial partnerships and intimate relationships? Are you connecting to a larger vision? Is anything holding you back? What are you more aware of in connection with your unique visions, values, and financial freedoms?

Uranus also rules electronics, technology and the internet — so don’t be surprised by interruptions or short-term failures in these areas. Group activities are likewise ruled by Uranus, so these will move more to the forefront of awareness.

As best as you can during this aspect, stay open and flexible, go with the flow — and pay attention to messages from the Universe 😉

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 9-13 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you felt this Station phase quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius (Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius).

Wednesday, Jan. 12th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus until 10:08pm EST (see Monday late morning for details).

Wednesday afternoon, at 2:39pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for 7.5 hours, until 10:08pm EST. Use this intuitive time to empower each other in regards to earthly issues and mutually support each other in practical ways.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday afternoon until Wednesday late evening ahead of time.

Wednesday late evening, at 10:08pm EST, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini, where it will journey until Saturday late morning. For the next 2.5 days, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible. “Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way…

The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead 🙂

Thursday, Jan. 13th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Wednesday late evening for details).

Thursday early morning, we are required to make some adjustments — and may need to do a little stretching and growing when it comes to our inner or emotional understanding of things. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, seek to understand before seeking to be understood. (Moon in Gemini squares Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 4:24am EST)  

Thursday afternoon, consider connecting with others, socializing, and taking a compassionate approach toward yourself and others, especially when it comes to personal goals and passions. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections? (Moon in Gemini sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 3:55pm EST)  

Thursday evening, we get a chance to connect with like-minded people, and share unique information or something connected to the future. (Moon in Gemini trines Mercury in Aquarius, exact at 7:10pm EST)

Friday, Jan. 14th:

Friday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini all day (see Wednesday late evening for details).

Friday morning at 6:41am EST, Mercury comes to a standstill at 10º of Aquarius (starting its 3-week Retrograde phase), slowing things down tremendously from Thursday morning until Saturday evening. Give yourself extra time to go to work or to get things done. If you are traveling today, just simply go with the flow… you’ll get there… eventually 😉 The same is true when it comes to all our technological devices…

This Retrograde phase will last until Feb. 3rd (reaching 24.5º of Capricorn at that time). People worry about Mercury retrogrades, but it’s important not to stop one’s life during these times. As mentioned above, certain things may take longer — but a retrograde gives us a chance to resolve things that have been keeping us from being in alignment with the outer world — especially things that came up within the past three weeks.

Take time to investigate your own thought processes: What feels too busy to you? What if you got really clear about that?

Mercury will remain in Aquarius until Jan. 25th, providing a chance to reconsider connections to like-minded people, groups, and networks (connecting from within to see where we need to make any adjustments); we may even get to reorganize our communities, both in-person and online.

This internal process is a chance to honor and communicate our vision for the future, working from the inside to the outside — ask yourself: What do I need to learn about my affiliations with like-minded people over the next 11 days? What needs to be addressed with regards to any group experiences, humanitarian causes, or technology? If I knew I actually could make a difference, where would I begin?

We also get a chance to explore our inner genius — to connect from within to what’s unique about us.

After Jan. 25th, Mercury retrogrades back into Capricorn one more time, offering us a chance to re-evaluate our long-term goals and aspirations and how we want to show up, out there in the world (within current social structures). Again, this is an internal process — a chance to go within and see what feels most in alignment with our inner core.

This is also an optimal time to catch up on unfinished business, repair what’s not working, and reconnect with people, places, or things that bring us closer to our desired status in the world.

As always: with a Mercury Retrograde phase, always read the small print — and re-read a contract before signing (if you have to sign something) — or ask another person for a second opinion… Basically, during these periods, it’s best to be aware of any details that we might have overlooked… and check in with our intuition… and stay open to the possibility of renegotiation or adjustments, down the line!

In general, Mercury Retrograde is a great time for re-evaluating and re-organizing. This is especially true for our thought patterns and decisions (particularly those made in the 3 weeks prior to the start of the retrograde) — but it’s true of our lives in general: we can reach a clearer understanding as to what works, and what doesn’t, and what needs to change.

Reconnecting with “old” friends, clients, and family members (especially siblings) is also favored at this time …

Mercury also represents our day-to-day mind; this too is experienced more internally at this time. When it comes to communication, make sure that what you say, write and hear is the same as the intended meaning — and use the spell-checker 😉

Another thing to take into consideration: how does each Mercury retrograde phase affect your personal birth chart. Do you have any personal planets that Mercury will align with during its retrograde journey? The houses of your chart each represent different areas of your life — which of the houses in your chart is affected by this retrograde?

If you are familiar with your natal chart — take a look at your natal Mercury, and where Aquarius and Capricorn land in your chart, to see how this might play out for you 😉 If you prefer that I take a look at this for you, feel free to book a 25-minute Soul Purpose Reading with me.

As with any retrograde, some of us will be more affected than others, depending on how it interacts with our personal chart. If you have your Ascendant, Career Point or any personal planets in the following: 0-12 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, Scorpio or 23-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries or Libra you will be more affected by this particular retrograde. This is also true for those of us who have a Gemini, or Virgo Sun- or Rising-sign (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo).

Friday evening, at 9:22pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for almost 14 hours, until 11:11am EST (Saturday late morning). Use this intuitive time to balance your desire for sharing and gathering information with your desire to go beyond learned knowledge, and take action to tap into a greater wisdom that helps you grow and expand mentally, physically or spiritually.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday evening until Saturday late morning ahead of time.

Saturday, Jan. 15th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini and VoC until 11:11am EST (see Wednesday late evening & Friday evening for details). 

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Saturday early morning, feels a little uneasy. We need to develop an inner awareness around our two seemingly opposite pulls: on the one hand, a strong desire for accomplishment, on the other, our need to make connections and exchange information.

We are asked to bring awareness to whatever it is we feel most passionate about: Are we after superficial exchanges? Or intense and authentic commitments that further our long-term goals? As best as you can, make adjustments as needed, and drop any self-judgment. (Moon in Gemini quincunxes Pluto in Capricorn, exact at 3:54am EST)

Saturday at 11:11am EST, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer, where it will journey until Monday late evening. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say and therefore our feelings are more easily hurt — so be kind to yourself and others. Self-Care is key for the next two days 😉

Emotional safety is important to us as well; we like connecting to the familiar and we enjoy nurturing ourselves and others — home and family call to us, for instance. Make sure though, that your glass is filled before letting others drink from it, otherwise you might start to feel drained and resentful. 

This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the Full Moon, which will be exact on Monday (Jan. 17th) — more on that next week, but feel free to watch my video on the subject here (after Jan. 12th)

Saturday evening brings a nice feeling of ease and an enhanced ability to connect with others in a gentle way. As best as you can, trust your intuitive sensing, and allow whatever comes up to be beneficial for you. Release anything that feels outdated or stuck in the past. This is also a great time to explore spiritual, intuitive, or creative endeavors, and for lending loving and nurturing support to others. (Moon in Cancer trines Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 6:31pm EST)

Sunday, Jan. 16th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer all day (see Saturday late morning for details).

Sunday late morning, a Sun/Pluto alignment in 26.5 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 9:51am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday evening (Jan.19th). This alignment asks of us that we reclaim our authority and make some fundamental changes in our world.

Some of the structures that we built in the past may no longer be solid; they must fall now, to be replaced with something that empowers us. It is necessary to redefine feminine and masculine “powers”.

What do you need to acknowledge or embrace? What has been rejected or ignored? If you truly had choice in the matter, what responsibilities or authorizations could you reclaim that you previously handed over to others? 

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following placements: 23-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries or Libra or 0 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio? If so, you may be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Scorpio (the Sun is the ruler of Leo; Pluto rules Scorpio).

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 17th): the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 11:03pm EST; at which time, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until next week, Thursday morning. At 6:48pm EST, we enter Moon VoC that will last for a little over 4 hours, until 11:03pm EST. Also, the Full Moon in Cancer becomes exact at 6:48pm EST; and Mercury resumes its normal pace, ending its station, now retrograde. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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We will investigate the Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio (Jan. 18th, 2022 – July 17th, 2023) in relation to our own birth charts. The Moon Nodes represent our Soul’s Journey – collectively and individually speaking.

What old traumas are you looking to release or become aware of, over the next 18 months? What feels disempowering and no longer relevant? What needs to be transformed, so you can thrive and feel abundant?

What values are in alignment with honoring your talents and well-being? What does your body need? What does your body know?

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Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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January 3rd – 9th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 2, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Attuned to the Subtleties of Human Interaction

This week’s headline items: Jupiter’s Square to the Moon Nodes becomes exact on Monday morning; it is still time to set out New Moon Intentions on Monday and Tuesday; Uranus starts to slow down again (station) on Thursday; it is time to start taking actions on our New Moon intentions on Friday; the first Quarter Moon in Aries becomes exact on Sunday early afternoon.

There will be three Moon VoC phases this week: Monday late morning (for a little over 6 hours); Tuesday evening (for 23.5 hours); and Friday late afternoon (for 7 hours).

Before we get to this week’s forecast, I’d like to mention these two things one more time:

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 3rd:

Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn until 5:44pm EST. We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.
As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” 😉

If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions yet, today (Monday) until 11:21am EST and then after 5:44pm EST is still time to do so during the most potent time… If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article — to (re-)watch my New Moon video: click here

Monday morning, Jupiter in Pisces squares the Moon Nodes in Gemini-Sagittarius. This becomes exact around 6:40am EST; however we have been feeling this Square since Dec. 18th on; and it will still be strong until Jan. 18th. This Square invites us to take a closer look at our belief system and social-cultural conditioning, open our hearts, and make choices accordingly.

Squares mark turning points — and this one is a turning point in our collective journey. We are being asked to take a 90-degree turn, to see the bigger picture, and to grow beyond the collective narrative.

We are asked to look for solutions that stem from a deep understanding of oneness and interconnectedness with all that is alive on this planet. Ask yourself: What road might lead to greater heart connections? What might open up if I became more connected to the part of me that is pure love? What if I took a 5% more positive attitude towards human life and all its paradoxes?

Here are some more questions: What might it look like for me personally if the deepest perspective shift was not political, or scientific, but spiritual? What might promote a spiritual perspective around my connection to all of my surroundings? What am I aware of right now that would shift my perspective if I allowed myself to “feel into it”?

To read more about Jupiter’s transit through Pisces, please also read some or all of my article: “Jupiter in Pisces 2021-2022” or for a deeper look in connection with your own birth chart, get my webinar: “Jupiter in Pisces 2021-.2022”  here

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-3 degrees of Pisces, Gemini, Sagittarius, or Virgo? If so, you will be more aware of this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Sagittarius (Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).

Monday late morning, at 11:21am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), for a little over 6 hours, until 5:44pm EST. Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. We might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks and don’t forget to practice a little self-care 😉

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday late morning until early evening ahead of time.

Monday evening at 5:44pm EST, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Wednesday evening. The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional; interactions more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.

Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, progress: all these are promoted during the time the Moon moves through Aquarius. Again: we have our eyes on the future — or on outer space 🙂 Personal freedom becomes paramount.

Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius — and the planet is currently moving through Taurus, making these next two days a great time to take a look at our physical connection both to our own body and our finances — and to what is most important to us on this planet.

It’s also a great time to innovate and make changes in our lives around any physical matters that no longer serve us, or that keep us stuck in the past; we need to elevate our thinking if we want our bodies and the planet to vibrate at a higher frequency.

Ask yourself: Do I need to give my body something different to raise it to a higher vibration? When I tune in to myself, what insights does my body provide?

Where in my life have I become too rigid in connection with my body, my physical resources, or my talents? Where have I become too comfortable with those things? What is my connection to the Earth? To Nature? Do I need more physical space? More physical movement?

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Tuesday, Jan. 4th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day (see Monday morning for details).

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See what’s in store for you in 2022!. Discover how to best align yourself with the upcoming energies and set some powerful New Year’s Intentions! This webinar will last approximately 90 minutes. An mp4/video recording of the webinar is included whether or not you are able to attend live. ==> Click here for more info and/or to register

If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions yet, today (Tuesday) until 1:33pm EST is still time to do so during the most potent time… If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article — to (re-)watch my New Moon video: click here

Tuesday morning, presents an opportunity to connect with others and engage in a healing process that can bring us progress, (Moon in Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries, exact at 7:35am EST)

Tuesday late morning, we may feel pulled in two quite different directions: On the one hand, we experience a need for connecting with like-minded people and remaining objective; on the other hand, we want to make space for pursuing our financial vision — and we also want to break free from outdated value systems.

As such, we may have to address what we value, both in others, and in ourselves (which informs our self-worth); as best as you can, make adjustments and find creative solutions when it comes to these energies.  (Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus, exact at 11:25am EST)

Tuesday early afternoon, we are invited to focus on a long-term vision for our communities that involves a mature and realistic approach. As best as you can, take your time, and do your best to come from a place of integrity. (Moon in Aquarius conjuncts Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 1:44pm EST)

Tuesday evening, at 7:45pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for 23.5 hours until 7:17pm EST (Wednesday evening). Use this intuitive time to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, have an adventure, or simply do something that gets us excited about the future.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday evening until Wednesday evening ahead of time.

Wednesday, Jan. 5th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius and VoC until 7:17pm EST (see Monday morning & Tuesday evening for details).

Wednesday until midnight EST is your last chance to take advantage of the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (only $27) for our Jan. 8th webinar about “A Look Ahead for 2022!” This is a Special webinar event and is therefore not included in the monthly Forecasting Forum series.

This webinar will last approximately 90 minutes. An mp4/video recording of the webinar is included whether or not you are able to attend live.

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Wednesday late morning, an opportune Venus/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 11:03am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Saturday evening (Jan. 1st); and it will remain strong until this week, Saturday evening. This is an opportunity for compassion and kindness in our social and work-related interactions. We are more attuned to the subtleties of human interaction and are more inclined to naturally cooperate with others.

We tend to “feel” each other on an energetic level now, a sensitive approach is therefore recommended. This is also an opportunity for imaginative or romantic interactions. Remember: opportunities are openings; they aren’t necessarily handed to us — we have to “take” them and make something of them.

Ask yourself: How might meditation or mindfulness — simply being present in the now-moment to all the energies inside and around me — support my long-term goals and collaborations with others? What might transpire if I brought 5% more compassion and acceptance towards my inner and outer long-term processes? 

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 19-23 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Scorpio, or Taurus? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra, or Pisces (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Neptune rules Pisces).

Wednesday evening at 7:17pm EST, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until Saturday very early morning. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than normal. We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all — but especially for those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.

But… that very idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities. A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.

It’s also a great time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “oneness”. Feelings tend to flow more freely; as best as you can, let them — in fact, “going with the flow” is the best way to go for the next couple of days.

Neptune is the ruler of Pisces — and it is currently in its own sign, making these next two days a great time to take a look at our inner spiritual connection to our “higher Self”, “Source”, “God/Goddess”.

It’s also a great time to allow all there is, as it is, and to go with the flow, following our intuitive voice as much as possible. We are being asked to tap into the “feminine” energies within ourselves so we can start to vibrate on a universal frequency.

Ask yourself: Is my “higher Self” asking for more introverted/inner love-time? If I tune in with my intuitive voice, what am I receiving? Sensing?

Where in my life have I become too disconnected from life? Love? God/Goddess? What is my connection to the spiritual realm? What about the “heart realm”? How could nature and/or animals teach me about those realms?

Do I need more downtime? More resting-time? More compassion? How might being kind to myself, and trusting the process of Life create a more loving connection with the universe?

Thursday, Jan. 6th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day (see Wednesday evening for details).

Thursday afternoon, we get an opportunity to be very present, to connect with others and share a new vision about the Earth, or to reinvent how we connect with “the good things in life”.

As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to who you are being; allow yourself to intuitively share some progressive, new ideas about what is important to you, and things that could make yours and other people’s life easier on a very practical level. (Moon in Pisces sextiles Uranus in Taurus, exact at 2:04pm EST)

Also, on Thursday, Uranus begins to slow down again (station) — it will come to a complete halt in almost 11 degrees of Taurus (on Jan. 18th) — ending its 5-month Retrograde phase. We will feel this Station phase until Jan. 30th; until then, anything connected to Uranus’s energy will come into our awareness quite strongly; we are faced with this planet’s message.

Uranus is all about breaking away from traditional structures, moving towards a new future, a future that serves others as well as ourselves. Keyword: Freedom. We might have flashes of insight or new ideas about what needs to change in our lives. Definitely expect the unexpected.

Uranus also rules electronics, technology and the internet, so don’t be surprised if you experience some interruptions or short-term failures in these areas. Group activities are also ruled by Uranus, so these will also be more at the forefront of our awareness. As best as you can, stay open and flexible, go with the flow — and pay attention to those messages from the Universe 😉

As best as you can, take a closer look at whatever is “in your face” for the next 3.5 weeks. Our intuitions will be very strong during this time and we have access to sudden insights and ideas. This gives us the opportunity to take a look to see how free we actually feel.

Are we honoring our individual value to the fullest? Are we connecting to a larger earthly vision? Is anything holding us back? What did you discover about earthly visions and physical freedoms these past 5 months?

Some of us will be more affected than others, depending on how it interacts with our personal chart. If you have your Ascendant, Career Point or any personal planets in 8-13 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo or Aquarius, you will be more affected by this particular Station phase.

Friday, Jan. 7th:

Friday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day (see Wednesday evening for details).

Friday all day or tomorrow, Saturday until 10:30am EST, is your last chance to register for our Special webinar event: “A Look Ahead to All of 2022!”

See what’s in store for you in 2022! Discover how to best align yourself with the upcoming energies and set some powerful New Year’s Intentions ==> Click here for more info and/or to register

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On Friday, after 12:41am and until 5:23pm EST, it is time to start to take action on your New Moon intentions. If you set Intentions on Jan 2nd, 3rd or 4th — after the New Moon became exact — today (Friday) will be the best time to take relevant actions.

If you wrote your intentions down, go back and take another look at what came through intuitively. If you didn’t write anything down, get quiet for a moment and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?

Friday early evening, at 5:23pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for 7 hours, until 12:26am EST (Friday night/Saturday very early morning). Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to be guided by inspiration, and fully commit to a project or task that might serve you long-term. As best as you can, listen and trust the subtle messages in your heart that stir you towards success.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday evening until Wednesday very early morning ahead of time.

Saturday, Jan. 8th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in in creative, sensitive Pisces and VoC until 12:26am EST (see Wednesday evening & Friday early evening for details).

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Saturday at 12:26am EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Tuesday late morning. Life is an adventure, we’re more open to new ideas, and have great enthusiasm for new projects. Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly, and act immediately.

Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice at this time; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym, or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.

This Moon placement also starts the build-up towards the first Quarter Moon, which will be exact on Sunday evening.

Saturday evening, a Sun/Venus alignment in almost 19 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 7:48pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Monday evening (Jan. 10th). We are motivated to strike a balance in our relationships and our career environment. If you have negotiations going on at this time, it’s very likely they will go smoothly.

Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and a healthy dose of realism: This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, especially if it’s about building something concrete and long-term, something traditional or something connected to status and expertise.

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 16-22 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you may be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra or Leo (the Sun rules Leo; Venus rules Taurus and Libra)

Sunday, Jan. 9th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day (see Saturday very early morning for details).

Sunday afternoon, at 1:11pm EST, the first Quarter Moon in 19.5 degree of Aries becomes exact. . We started to feel this aspect build from the moment the Moon entered Aries Saturday very early morning. The Moon in pioneering, enthusiastic, fast-paced Aries makes a challenging aspect to the Sun practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn.

We feel compelled to take action. Last week, on Jan. 2nd, the New Moon in Capricorn became exact: “Seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making their first real contact with the outside world. This is therefore a time to stretch and grow — and create some forward momentum. We may feel anxious or unusually busy.

As best as you can, go one breath at a time. Allow for changes, remain flexible (as much as possible), and find creative solutions for your day-to-day interactions with others.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 17-22 degrees of Aries, Capricorn, Libra, Cancer? If so, you will feel the effects of this first Quarter Moon more strongly than otherwise. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Sunday evening, an opportune Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 9:07pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening on, and it will remain strong until Jan. 20th (a longer time than usual due to Mercury’s Retrograde phase). We have an opportunity to bring healing energy to our concrete mind and to our thoughts. We also have a chance to heal insecurities in our verbal, in-person, social media or email interactions.

We are better able now to tune out that automatic/critical inner voice, in favor of more loving and compassionate structures for thinking and communicating. By bringing love and understanding to our thinking processes, we have a chance to move beyond entrenched habits, like “impatient self-talk”, or the use of aggressive language (swear words for example).

Here’s a few good “chew toys” for your mind at this time: What was your family’s attitude towards communication? Toward speaking up for yourself? What if you tried a kinder approach for a bit? Does your inner dialog really have to repeat what they said when you were 3 or 5 years old? What if you tried using a gentler voice for the next ten minutes or so?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 6-11 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).

Sunday night/Monday very early morning at 2:23am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for a little over 7 hours, until 9:47am EST (Monday late morning). Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, follow your inner compass and take care of your own needs; on the other hand, deepen your authentic connection to whatever you are building long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Sunday night until Monday late morning ahead of time.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 10th): the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries & VoC until 9:47am EST; at which time, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday evening. In the late evening, an opportune Sun/Neptune aspect becomes exact at 10:28pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Saturday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week Wednesday evening (Jan. 12th).  Also, Mercury begins to slow down (station) — preparing for its 3-week Retrograde phase. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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December 27th – January 2nd

by Sonja Francis | Dec 26, 2021 | Astrological Forecasts

Our Inner Authority

This week’s headline items: Jupiter re-enters the sign of Pisces late on Tuesday evening; Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase on Wednesday early morning. On Thursday, Venus’ Station phase ends, though the planet remains retrograde, the Balsamic Moon phase begins in the morning, and in the evening Mars moves over the degree of Dec 4th’s Solar Eclipse. On Friday, Chiron resumes its normal pace (ending its station); very early on Sunday morning, Mercury changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius on Sunday and the New Moon in Capricorn becomes exact that afternoon.

There will be three Moon VoC phases this week: Tuesday late afternoon (for a brief 5 mins); Thursday early afternoon (for 6 hours); and Saturday very early morning (for almost 15 hours).

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, December 27th:

Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day. It will journey there until Tuesday afternoon. Until then, the energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating — these next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” 😉 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.

Monday very early morning, we become more aware that we need to find a balance between two very different energies — on the one hand, taking a compassionate approach towards our personal goals, while being assertive in the world — and on the other hand, our need to connect and collaborate with others. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself actually made for more fulfilling connections with others? (Moon in Libra opposes Chiron in Aries, exact at 2:39am EST)

Monday early morning, is an opportunity for collaboration and an exploration of your passions for life. How might a new adventure support your connections with others? How about vice versa? (Moon in Libra sextiles Mars in Sagittarius, exact at 5:07am EST)

Monday morning, calls for some inner adjustments, as we feel uneasy or awkward, and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, we want to innovate in the area of our values (and maybe also have some financial breakthroughs); on the other hand, the feel the need to attend to our one-on-one relationships, supporting them (and perhaps collaborating). (Moon in Libra quincunxes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 7:13am EST)

Also, on Monday morning, we sense harmonious connections even though we are focused on making progress. Where our visions for the future are concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity, and make realistic choices around connecting with others. (Moon in Libra trines Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 7:55am EST)

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Tuesday, Dec. 28th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 4:16pm EST (see Monday morning for details).

Tuesday late afternoon, at 4:11pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for a brief 5 mins until 4:16pm EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, expand each other’s minds, and collaborate in a way that allows you to see the bigger picture.

Tuesday at 4:16pm EST, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until Thursday evening. We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities”.

Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. This occurs by a process of subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. It’s thus an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.

Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”. It can therefore be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies 🙂

Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so as best as you can, be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others. Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.

Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free. Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s ultimately what disempowers us and others.

Tuesday evening, a somewhat challenging Mars/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 8:04pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday on, and it will remain strong until Wednesday night. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed in order to see what needs adjusting — this aspect calls for flexibility.

We experience internal stress between our masculine energies (assertiveness/ aggression) and our need to express our unique spark (and the desire to make a difference).

We are being asked to go within and look at our personal goals and desires — and reach a new perspective on how we go about achieving them. Are we driven by personal resistance and rebellion, or motivated to positively impact humanity?

Once we get clear about our deepest motivations, we will discover new ways to move forward and embrace our unique talents and values in a healthy way, while demonstrating our strength and power more authentically, from a place of love and abundance, rather than fear and limitation.

How might you get in touch with your inner genius? What might “a passionate connection to your vision of a future” look like? What might be possible if you could get 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-12 degrees of Sagittarius or Taurus? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Aquarius (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Uranus rules Aquarius ).

Tuesday late evening, at 11:09pm EDT, Jupiter re-enters creative, sensitive, and intuitive Pisces, where it journeys until May 10th, 2022. It journeyed through Pisces once before this year, from May 5th until July 28th, 2021; it will make a third pass through the sign between Oct. 28th and Dec. 20th, 2022.

Think back to Spring/Summer of this year and ask yourself: What was in the way of a connection to my inner divinity back then? What prevented me from slowing down? Turning inwards? Trusting my inner guidance? What have I learned about my intuitive knowing since then? Is there more to learn?

In the natal chart, the position of Jupiter reveals how we express generosity and tolerance, it also shows how we go about trusting others and improving our lives. Where do you look for wisdom and understanding? Where do you need movement and spaciousness? Where do you feel optimistic and have faith that things will turn out ok?

Jupiter represents the principle of expansion (it operates like a magnifying glass); Jupiter in Pisces brings the magnifying lens to bear on our inner divinity, our ability to receive, our connection to intuition, and our desire to contribute to life from a heart-centered place; the opportunity now is to bring the enthusiastic energies of Jupiter to unifying all dualities — being aware of the oneness of all.

Jupiter in Pisces also promotes a greater understanding of our potential for expanding the union within, that exists always, and that we can tap into at any time. It helps us to have faith in our ability to transcend falsehoods and illusions, by tapping directly into Source.

While Jupiter is in Pisces (late Dec. 2021 until May 2022, and then again late Oct. – late Dec. 2022), the best way to attract good fortune is to be tender, devoted, compassionate, kind, looking out for the underdog, and giving generously. We value compassion and charity and are motivated by a universal vision. Peaceful personal philosophies and faith in the goodness of life will serve us best.

We are more open to spiritual or creative endeavors. Possibilities for a great heart-expansion and recognizing our underlying interconnectedness are very strong; in particular, we are each invited to go within and explore this on a very private or personal level.

We also have an inborn faith in the Universe. Solitude, working alone, and meditation can bring us great pleasure and a sense of rejuvenation. We are merciful and generous, often anonymously. Jupiter in Pisces helps to create… to read the whole article and get access to all of the Coaching questions, click here.

Wednesday, Dec. 29th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Tuesday late afternoon for details).

Wednesday around 4:30am EST, Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase when it reaches 24.5º of Capricorn; this is two weeks prior to its Retrograde phase (which starts on Jan. 14th at 10º of Aquarius)

What is the Shadow phase? The period immediately before and after a planet’s Retrograde phase is referred to as the “Shadow phase”; at these times, the planet travels once more through the degrees of a sign (or signs) that it had already passed through before and during its Retrograde phase. Mercury is usually in its shadow for about two to three weeks prior to a retrograde, and for three to four weeks after.

If you want to buy, sell or ship big-ticket items — especially connected to transportation (cars, airline tickets, etc.) or communication devices (phone, computer, iPad, etc.) — be aware of the Shadow periods as well as the Retrograde phases. If possible, get these things done before Mercury enters its pre-Shadow or wait until after the post-Shadow phase is over — post-Shadow phase will end on Feb. 23rd (in this case 😉

Of course, if there is something that must get done during these phases, don’t put your whole life on hold, just because Mercury is Retrograde or in its Shadow. Sometimes things line up exactly at the right time; as best as you can, trust that it’s all “perfect” 😉

Wednesday early morning, a Mercury/Venus alignment in 24.5 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 5:27am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening; it will remain strong until Thursday evening. This alignment indicates an ability to communicate from the heart — and in fact, connecting to people we have an affinity with is essential.

This is an excellent time to start sharing about any of the following: teaching endeavors, anything connected to career goals or structures we are building for the long-term, and anything traditional or art-related that has stood the test of time — architecture, for example).

We want to be able to connect in a harmonious, peaceful manner, and communicate in a down-to-earth way. We have a strong sense of what connects us to our inner authority at this time, and want to be in touch with people who are reliable and have integrity — in general, we also keep our word and enjoy socializing with people who can support us with a long-term goal. We also thoroughly enjoy the written and spoken word — literature, wordplay, puns, moving conversations — especially if the topics are connected to worldly matters, long-term goals or achievements, or something useful or practical.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 21-28 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you will feel this alignment quite strongly; the same is true for those of us with our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Virgo, Gemini, Libra, or Taurus  (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra)

Wednesday evening, a challenging Sun/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 6:53pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday evening (Dec. 26th) on; and it will remain strong until this Saturday evening (Jan. 1st). This asks us to stretch ourselves and expand from within. We might feel less confident about who we are, and have a hard time projecting a social “front”. Our conditioning and wounded sense of Self may be out of harmony with each other.

As best as you can, take this as an opportunity to make space for feeling vulnerable or emotional without seeing yourself as weak or “less than”. It is perfectly ok to be yourself and feel insecure once in a while; as best as you can, bring compassion and love to yourself and others. After all, we are all human…

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC), or personal planets in 5-12 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra? If so, you will feel the effects of this aspect more strongly than otherwise. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo (the Sun rules Leo).

Wednesday evening, an opportune Mars/Saturn aspect becomes exact at 7:22pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Sunday evening (Dec. 26th); and it will remain strong until this Sunday evening (Jan. 2nd). This aspect brings an opportunity for us to have more self-discipline and self-motivation — we could find we bring more focus to our work and activities, coupled with a sense of adventure and exploration.

We have a chance to face life with more optimism and maturity. We tend to be more practical than usual, and our progress in most projects is perhaps slow but steady. This can be a very productive time for us but it is important that we keep looking at the bigger picture.

Remember: this is an “opportunity” — this isn’t necessarily handed to us, we have to make the most of it. It’s our choice.

Do you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 10-14 degrees of Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries, or Libra? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Capricorn (Mars rules Aries; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn).

Thursday, Dec. 30th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio until 6:08pm EST (see Tuesday late afternoon for details).

Thursday early morning, a Mercury/Pluto alignment in 26 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 4:54am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday morning on, and it will remain strong until Saturday evening; with this alignment, an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely.

We have tremendous mental focus — which could tip into obsession. Choose love over fear whenever possible. Connect to the things you feel passionate about — and connect to others, empowering them with your passions. As best as you can, choose your words carefully — if possible, speak from that deeply connected and empowered place.

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 23-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you may feel more connected to this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio)

Thursday, around 8:30am EST, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches 24º of Scorpio. This phase lasts until Jan. 2nd. We are being asked to slow down and get quiet, so we can listen to our inner sensing/intuition.

For some of us, this might be a stretch, especially since we are still in Eclipse season. As best as you can, stay grounded, take a deep breath, and exhale any tensions. Rather than starting something brand-new, put all that energy into completing existing projects or processes.

This is also a great time for letting go of whatever no longer serves us. What if you could hear the voice of your inner wisdom? What might it be saying?

Thursday early afternoon, at 12:10pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), which lasts for 6 hours until 6:08pm EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to connect with others on an authentic level — and to get some clarity about your long-term commitments. What if you let yourself trust and connect with others to share practical advice or talk about your long-term plans?

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday early afternoon until evening ahead of time.

Thursday evening, around 6:30pm EST, when Mars reaches 12.5 degrees of Sagittarius, it moves over the degree of Dec. 4th’s Solar Eclipse. We are reminded to keep looking at the bigger picture and to investigate our beliefs and stories about life.

Ask yourself: What have I been able to redefine since December in that regard? What stories are no longer serving me — or humanity? Could I slow down enough to distinguish my direct experience of life from stories and beliefs that stem from conditioning?

Thursday at 6:08pm EST, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Saturday evening. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.

We tend to feel more open, optimistic, and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence, which means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way than take orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.

As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.

Also on Thursday: although now retrograde in Capricorn, Venus resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending her station. What came up in the last three weeks around self-worth? Around relationship issues connected to long-term commitments and goals out there in the world? How are you doing with honoring your boundaries and commitments? What works for you? What doesn’t any longer?

The Retrograde phase is a good time to do some internal work in this area (retrograde ends Jan. 29th, 2022).

If would like to learn how Venus’ 6-week Retrograde phase in Capricorn is going to impact you personally…, feel free to get the mp4-video presentation about “Venus Retrograde Dec-Jan. 2021/22” — and see how it relates to your own Birth Chart… To purchase this webinar, click here.

Is your Sun sign or Ascendant in Taurus or Libra? Or do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-28 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? If so, you will feel more affected by this Venus Retrograde phase.

Friday, Dec. 31st:

Friday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Thursday evening for details).

Friday morning, we might find ourselves wanting to explore a new healing modality for body, mind, and heart, aimed at renewing our enthusiasm for life. We are capable of being compassionate and forgiving with ourselves at this time — and a gentle and holistic approach is best. (Moon in Sagittarius trines Chiron in Aries, exact at 7:51am EST)

Friday late morning, we experience a need for inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to mentally explore and go beyond what we already know — and on the other hand, the need for breakthroughs or change connected to the physical plane.

We need to ask ourselves here: What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable? Or 5% more comfortable embracing uncertainty? (Moon in Sagittarius quincunxes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 11:47am EST)

Friday early afternoon, we have an opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, focus on the bigger picture, or simply commit to something that gets us excited about the future. (Moon in Sagittarius sextiles Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 1:15pm EST)

Friday afternoon, we feel energized (and impulsive) and have even greater enthusiasm for something we feel passionate about. As best as you can, have an adventure, explore something new that takes you away from your daily interactions and gets you to expand your perspectives with life. (Moon conjuncts Mars in Sagittarius, exact at 3:01pm EST)

Also on Friday, Chiron ends its Station phase in Aries and gets back to its normal pace through the sky — We have a chance to implement everything we learned during the Retrograde phase and move forward with healing any physical, sexual, or “identity” wounds (or insecurities and sensitivities) that came up around the masculine energies.