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Sun at home in Leo ☼ July 22 - Aug 23

The Sun transits Leo from July 22 – August 23

Click here to learn about the Sun. Click here to learn about Leo.

Disclaimer: when talking about Sun signs, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would therefore be “Earth Sign.” Remember – you embody a whole soup of planets!

If you are a Leo, now comes your Solar Return.

Solar cycle

The Sun in Leo marks the kickoff for the coming month and the official end of the lunar/Cancer cycle. Energy in the crab realm is passive, slow, cautious. This year’s Cancer season heralded much emotional trauma. Now we move to Leo, the would-be king of the zodiac. Prepare for life to pick up even more over the next few weeks. In classic astrology Leo is associated with learning, leisure, recreation, entertainment, children and romance. Leo loves drama and performances of all kinds – and perhaps doing a little shameless performing himself, consciously or not! The focus this month is on enjoyment and expression. Expect to feel more generous and for others to be more generous with you. Leo is notoriously loyal, magnanimous and jovial. When imbalanced, lion energy is stubborn, aggressive, egotistical and loud.

Leo is ruled by the Sun - in astrology we say that the Sun is therefore returning “home” at this time. Due to the literal centrality of the ruling planet (er, star), Leo has a reputation for self-centeredness - I am a star! Rather than seeing this is as problematic, as pure egoism, consider how the Sun in Leo bestows a divine capacity for self-appreciation. The lion is delightfully narcissistic, yes, but Leo has self-serving tendencies because this is precisely how he creates and maintains reality - from the inside out, radiating from the center of the heart. Leo even rules the heart in the human body.

The primordial stage of the zodiac wheel is over. We’ve shoved off into the middle realm - what are you learning?

The axis of identity

Studying the polarities of the zodiac wheel is an effective method to learn more about the signs. You may recall that Aquarius is Leo’s opposite sign, 180 degrees across on the wheel. Leo is Aquarius’ crude yet dazzling predecessor; together they create the axis of identity. Although we must appreciate both ends of the spectrum, I believe it is even more imperative that we regain balance between me vs. we energies on our planet. We can all agree that there is an imbalance in this department, particularly in the West. One solution is to reframes our “stories:” the things we tell the Self about the Self. We don’t have to focus all of our energy on emulating altruistic Aquarian ideals, bashing the lion’s propensity for self-absorbed behavior in the process. We can still glorify me energy, but it must be radically different from what we know. I am speaking in particular of self-love as it is practiced in Buddhism and yoga.

Reframing our collective sense of Self is not a simple task, especially because the Sun in Leo encourages us to be proud of who we are as individuals. It’s quite natural to cultivate an identity firmly rooted in the ego - this is how I am, this is what I do. Celebrating our success as individuals is so commonplace that we rarely stop to question its real value. What would it mean to disassociate our identity from our work? From family? From bank accounts and census data? Who are you when you’re alone? In dreams? In meditation or in yoga? Who are you when you separate the Self from the intellect and from knowledge?

Hearts on fire

We’re moving from water to fire…feel that transition viscerally, in your imagination and in your senses. Close your eyes – rain falls heavy and steady, but it’s slowing now, fading to a drizzle. The sun returns, softly at first, then brightly.

Leo loves to be appreciated and is an idealist at heart. Although on the outside he appears very confident, Leo holds himself to very high standards and can be quite self-conscious when imbalanced. When balanced, the lion is humble and self-aware. Leo is a fixed sign. I feel that this modality is routinely misunderstood in the lion realm. Leo often appears self-righteous, but it’s really just in the delivery. This is where we see the intransigence of the fixed modality in its full manifestation. We also see this when Leo enters an argument. He comes armed with what he considers to be “the facts.” Leo does not like to be wrong and thus spends too much time on the defense when imbalanced. When balanced, the lion is hardworking and intensely driven to succeed. However, it is difficult to imagine this if you happen to catch Leo in what I like to call cat-mode. Leo loves to sleep in and be lazy for looong periods of time. A common leonine fantasy is to live a life of wealth and luxury, doing nothing but lounging.

For this transit I suggest a ritual such as a bonfire or sacred burning. Allow yourself to find joy in the symbolic qualities of this beloved element. Fire burns away everything that no longer serves us. Fire energy is inherently liberating. You can and must reject doubt, insecurity and fear. Fire does not reflect. It simply moves. No thoughts or questions now as to whether or not you have become – you are. We’re moving down the line of chakras, now centered at the heart. Get out of your moodspace, allow your sensitivities to rest. Be firm in your sense of Self. Step with confidence. Namaste.

If you are a Leo or would like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me.

Mantra: I love myself

Sun in Cancer ☼ June 21 - July 22

The Sun transits Cancer from June 21 (Summer Solstice) – July 22

Click here to learn about the Sun. Click here to learn about Cancer.

Disclaimer: when talking about Sun signs, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would therefore be “Earth Sign.” Remember – you embody a whole soup of planets!

If you are a Cancer, now comes your Solar Return.

Lunar cycle

The Sun in Cancer marks the kickoff for the coming month and the official end of the mercurial Gemini cycle. I feel invigorated and inspired, and I hope all of you do as well. Energy in the twin realm is fast, light and bright. This year’s Gemini season heralded much change and heartbreak, but it was lovely for precisely that reason: change is good. Now we move to Cancer, the goddess-mother of the zodiac. Prepare for life to slow again over the next few weeks. In classic astrology Cancer is associated with home and family. The crab is a remarkably sensitive and intuitive creature who prefers to stick around what is familiar to her. Cancers are attracted to creative and healing fields. When imbalanced, the crab is irrational, clingy, stubborn and emotionally unstable. Cancer is the first of the water signs in the zodiac realm. Generally speaking, signs that come early in the line-up struggle with the fundamentals. Out of all the signs, Cancer is one of the least likely to break out of old habits/patterns/comfort zones.

Cancer is ruled by the Moon, my favorite celestial body. Due to her lunar nature, the crab morphs frequently. Imbalanced Cancers are typically moody and overly susceptible to change. I have exceptional empathy for the crab as I have abundant Cancer energy in my own chart. I see Cancers as romantic beings at their core. I love the way the crab surrenders to the tides of her own heart with total abandon.

We have moved thus far from the lava flow of Aries to the cooling, hardening stage of Taurus, and then to Gemini to break it all apart. Watch the pieces land once more in the ocean of Cancer: a cosmic tale of death and rebirth in the first stage of the zodiac realm.

The axis of stability

Studying the polarities of the zodiac wheel is an effective method to learn more about the signs. You may recall that Capricorn is Cancer’s opposite sign, 180 degrees across on the wheel. Cancer is Capricorn’s powerful divine feminine predecessor; together they create the axis of stability. Although we must appreciate both ends of the spectrum, I believe it is even more imperative that we focus on regaining balance between feminine and masculine energies on our planet. We can all agree that there is indeed a serious imbalance between yin and yang on Earth as we know it today. Patriarchal institutions, ruled by Capricorn, have caused much violence and misery. It is time - and has been for thousands of years - that we destroy that which is destroying. Let us return to Ishtar and Shakti. I am speaking in particular to the divine men among us, for without you, this mission is not possible.

The qualities of the crab are severely undervalued in society. Cancer is clairvoyant, full of premonitions and mysticism. She lives fearlessly in the flow of energy all around us. Balanced Cancers are so in tune that they are often psychic. Cancer rules the breasts, breastbone, stomach, digestive system, womb and pancreas. A nice parallel can be drawn here to one of the five yogic prana vayus known as samana. One way to visualize samana is a spiral moving inward, located at the solar plexus, or manipura chakra. Soon I will have a page dedicated to all of the prana vayus. For now, this tidbit from the Yoga Sanctuary: “[S]amana vayu governs agni, the digestive fire, or fire of purification … It is responsible for the processing and assimilation of all that is taken in—food, emotions, perceptions, and breath. Samana is used to assimilate these energies so that they can be used optimally.”

Guiding waters

We’re still practically at the beginning of the the zodiac wheel with the first rains falling on the springtime seeds of the soul’s forest floor. Air to water…feel that transition viscerally, in your imagination and in your senses. Close your eyes - a strong wind is blowing in from all directions, but it’s slowing now, fading into nothing. Raindrops come, softly at first, and then frantically.

Cancer is a cardinal sign, a go-to for matters of the heart and spirit. She asks us to be empathic above all else. During the Cancer cycle, this objective may easily be taken to the extreme. For those who are already greatly affected by the energy of others, it is even more crucial now to maintain your bubble. Before leaving home or transitioning from one place to another, visualize a large luminous white egg enveloping your body. Fortifying your field allows you to exercise empathy without taking on any anger, sadness, etc that does not belong to you. When our defenses are weak, this is when we unintentionally/unknowingly absorb negative energies. These little seeds slip by without detection and become entrenched in our own psyche. So deft are they that it becomes difficult if not impossible in the end to sort out what’s ours and what’s not.

For this transit I suggest rituals involving water. Allow yourself to find joy in the symbolic qualities of this beloved element. Water washes away everything that no longer serves us. Water is reflective, forgiving, supportive. Water energy does not adhere to the laws of timespace. Spend ample time moongazing and prepare for a potent full moon! We’re moving down the line of chakras from the throat to the heart. Get out of the mind, allow it to rest. Be firm in your sense of Self. Step with confidence. You are propelled now by an unseen force. Let’s continue building for the year ahead. We still have wiggle room and countless new opportunities knocking. Namaste.

If you are a Cancer or would like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me.

Mantra: I listen to my intuition

Sun in Gemini ☼ May 21 - June 21

The Sun transits Gemini from May 21 – June 21 (Summer Solstice)

Click here to learn about the Sun. Click here to learn about Gemini.

Disclaimer: when talking about Sun signs, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would therefore be “Earth Sign.” Remember – you embody a whole soup of planets!

If you are a Gemini, now comes your Solar Return. With the Sun in Taurus for the last month, the energy around us was rather forceful. Yes, the bull can be graceful and supple like a tender young branch, but she’s a fighter deep down. It’s hard for Taurus to be loose and flexible. Internally, the bull is a geometric assemblage of hard edges and rough emotions. Life appears to her as short, uncomplicated and rather harsh. Taurus energy is slow, sweet and meandering, but perhaps the last month felt too slow. Prepare for life to pick up considerably over the next few weeks. Gemini epitomizes mutable energy.

Mercurial cycle

The Sun in mutable air sign Gemini marks the kickoff for the coming month and the official end of the Venusian cycle. Once again, I am personally exhausted. This last month was draining. I look forward to the return of mercurial energy in our skies. Gemini: the intellect, social butterfly and insatiable soul. In classic astrology Gemini is associated with communication, writing, speech and duality. This sign has an incredible amount of mental energy which usually spills over and manifests as fidgeting or nervous tics. Many Geminis are writers, poets and artists. When imbalanced, this sign is overly talkative, flighty or indecisive. Gemini is the first of the air signs in the zodiac realm, and generally speaking, signs that come early in the line-up struggle with the fundamentals. Out of all the signs, Gemini is undoubtedly the least calm. Let’s cultivate stillness in this upcoming cycle.

Gemini requires massive stimulation. You may find yourself juggling many interests, relationships and endeavors at once. What’s ironic is that Geminis themselves are often poor jugglers. You’d think otherwise, as the Gemini essence is pure quicksilver, but it seems that control and stability are hard to come by in the twin realm. This is why Geminis have a reputation for inconsistency. But this is how the twins operate - constantly in motion, always changing. We have moved thus far from the lava flow of Aries to the cooling, hardening stage of Taurus, and now we take a hammer and break it all apart. Watch the ashes lift with the wind, mingling and swirling like tiny birds, only to land once more in the ocean of Cancer: a cosmic tale of death and rebirth in the first stage of the zodiac realm.

The axis of knowledge

Studying the polarities of the zodiac wheel is an effective method to learn more about the signs. You may recall that mutable fire Sagittarius is Gemini’s opposite sign, 180 degrees across on the wheel. Gemini is Sagittarius’ crude yet vibrant predecessor; together they create the axis of knowledge. Whereas the centaur finds it difficult to focus intently on one thing, the twins tend to obsess. Gemini likes to linger, to hone in, to chase a thought and pin it down until nothing more can be extracted. Sagittarius wanders freely, dashing here and there, excitedly exploring, but the imbalanced Gemini stops and stutters, spins backwards, gets caught in hundreds of turbines, then does it all again. Our greatest challenge now is to emulate the centaur by taking an interest in that which is far away, physically or otherwise – anything that draws us out, away from home base. Speak your mind freely, spontaneously, fully, truthfully. Resist the fear of appearing unintellectual.

Geminis have a knowing, especially in the eyes. The twins are cunning, extremely intelligent, embodying a sort of sharp, swift energy. When balanced, Geminis are extraordinarily charming. Unlike any other sign in the realm, the twins have a way of communicating that instantly puts others at ease. This is where Gemini shines, in his ability to make others feel valued, supported and respected. The twins are endlessly curious, chatty and analytical. You may notice that even the pace with which you speak increases now. I hope that you will enjoy all the new friendships and excitable conversations that are about to enter your life. Outgoing though we may be, trust can be hard to earn now. The twins are certainly expert at meeting and chatting up strangers, but imbalanced Geminis are picky and struggle to form close, long-term relationships.

Winds of change

We’re still practically at the beginning of the the zodiac wheel, the first spring winds blowing seedlings around the soul’s forest floor. Earth to air…feel that transition viscerally, in your imagination and in your senses. For example: when I say “lemon,” you might instantly visualize bright yellow, a waxy rind, and your tongue may even constrict with imagined sourness. Now when I say EARTH, feel how it is damp, heavy, bursting with nutrients. Lay down in the mud. Now visualize this earth drying as a strong wind blows in from all directions: cool, gentle, tantalizingly refreshing. Lift your face to this breeze. Close your eyes, take a deep inhale. Feel your heart beating, breath drawing in. Smell the faraway scent of flowers embedded in these winds of change.

Indeed, I used to think of the Gemini soul as adventurous and adaptable, but I see now that this is often not the case. The twins have a comfort zone that they don’t particularly like to leave, simply because it is difficult for them to do so. These types easily become trapped in the mind. The Gemini vibration resembles a gyroscopic electrical storm. To alleviate interminably circling thoughts, the twins never sit still and feel cagey when they must. Ideal socioscapes now are those such as airports, train/bus stations, huge cities, clubs, packed bars, malls, public squares, etc - anywhere you can get lost in a crowd and perhaps become someone else. Gemini thrives on anonymity, fantasies, stranger danger, chameleon acts and endless traveling. Many with strong Gemini energy make odd first impressions – often they will not say anything or appear to ignore everyone! This is because they are feeling everything out with a quiet intensity. The ultimate Gemini dream is that someone will magically understand and appreciate this silence.

You may now frequently change appearances or take on new personas, even on a daily basis. A common fantasy is to travel the world and become a new person at each destination. Gemini also loves puzzles, word games, anything that honors proficiency in writing, reading or speaking. When playing games, expect to be unusually fast and witty. If imbalanced, it will be very difficult to calm down and be in the present moment. The mind wants to wander. All of this mental energy comes in very handy in academic or professional settings! If you can focus for long enough, you will absorb information quickly and systematically. Gemini is expert at processing new data and finding out where it fits. Be firm in your sense of Self. Step with confidence. You are propelled now by an unseen force. Let’s continue building for the year ahead. We still have wiggle room and countless new opportunities knocking. Namaste.

If you are a Gemini or would like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me.

Mantra: stillness

Sun in Taurus ☼ Apr 20, 2015

The Sun transits Taurus from April 20 – May 21

Click here to learn about the Sun. Click here to learn about Taurus.

Disclaimer: when talking about Sun signs, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would therefore be “Earth Sign.” Remember – you embody a whole soup of planets!

If you are a Taurus, this is your Solar Return. With the Sun in cardinal fire Aries for the last month, the Universe aimed to achieve the same end by one of two means: by capitalizing on the self-confidence you built over the last astrological year to move forward with exciting plans, effectively laying the groundwork for another spectacular year; or by smashing your face in the proverbial ditch, forcing you to get your act together right here, right now. As predicted, it felt like being thrown on a treadmill flying top speed. Aries energy is a punch in the gut, a flash of sun in the eyes, a rough landing, a vicious fight; the ram wanted to test our strength and level of preparedness. Prepare now for life to slow considerably over the next few weeks.

The Venusian cycle

The Sun in fixed earth sign Taurus marks the kickoff for the coming month and the official end of the Aries/Martian cycle. I am personally exhausted. This last month has been brutal. I am looking forward to the return of Taurus energy in our skies. The Taurus cycle is the framework; the basement bricks; the iron skeleton. It is time now to fortify and solidify. Balanced Taureans are slow, in a sweet, meandering kind of way. The bull moves patiently, with diligence and focus. She is loyal, stubborn and indulgent, perhaps bordering on hedonistic. Taurus draws power from green, blue and brown. Find solace now in the verdant leaves of springtime glory, in the majesty of rich, wet soil and the squirming buzzing jangling of birds, worms and humans emerging at last from winter’s cold shell.

Wabi sabi

Studying the polarities of the zodiac wheel is an effective method to learn more about the signs. You may recall that fixed water Scorpio is Taurus’ opposite sign, 180 degrees across on the wheel. Scorpio energy is piercing, probing, unrelenting. Taurus is Scorpio’s crude yet radiant predecessor. It’s not that Taureans are simple-minded, although they can be when imbalanced, but rather that the bull recognizes, from deep within the soul, that one of life’s greatest joys is wabi sabi. I have only recently become acquainted with this Japanese term - what does it mean? Wabi sabi is the feeling that arises in consciousness when we are at peace and in balance with our surroundings. It emanates from the divine simplicity and beauty of nature. Wabi sabi is like sharing a cup of hot tea with a friend in silence.

The Taurus cycle aims to make you feel at home. I expect that this transit will be gentle, nurturing and comforting. However, for those who are imbalanced, the bull may unremittingly nudge you in unsavory directions. When her horns aren’t screwed on straight, the bull is picky and intransigent. For the Aries cycle, I recommended getting tough to make it through, and it’s not really over yet, so hang in there. Here’s what I’m going to suggest now: allow yourself to relax. Don’t be disappointed if your plans didn’t pan out the way you wanted. We’re still in a primordial period, and you have infinite time and space to change, recreate and rebuild. Accept and surrender. Take a deep breath - yes, right now!

Channeling fixed energy

Under the influence of the fixed modality, we are either obstinate or unstoppable. The trick to working with Taurus energy is making sure you’re on the right path. The bull is detail-oriented and particular. She will not shower you with udderly abundance unless your goals and ambitions are ever so precisely aligned with your higher Self. There is no room here for ill-defined purpose. We must be ruthlessly clear and direct about what we’d like to accomplish. If you are indeed synchronized with what the Universe has in mind for you, expect bounty and peace. Imagine riding on the broad back and shoulders of a giant, silky mahogany cow as she ambles leisurely through a sunlit meadow in late spring. Her strength and resilience are remarkable, staggering, unprecedented. Plant this in your heart. Feel the warmth and power of the bull blossom in your own body. Her basic nature is tranquil, still. Surround yourself with pleasant sensations and aromas to best harness Taurean energy.

We’re still practically at the beginning of the the zodiac wheel, watching the first seedlings pop up from the soul’s freshly burned forest floor. Fire to earth…feel that transition viscerally, in your imagination and in your senses. Here’s what I mean, for example: when I say “lemon,” you instantly visualize bright yellow, a waxy rind; your tongue may even constrict as you imagine sourness. Now when I say FIRE, feel the heat on your skin, see the bright flames licking the sky - what else? Fan it, let it leap and grow, let it fill your entire consciousness. Now put out the flames with heaps of earth: cold to the touch, bursting with nutrients. Sink your fingers into this earth. Close your eyes, slowly lay down. Feel your heart beating, your breath drawing in. Smell the pungent soil with delight.

Grow your roots

Taurus pushes and forces. Yes, she can be graceful and supple like a tender young branch when balanced, but she’s a fighter deep down. It’s hard for her to be loose and flexible. Internally, the bull is a geometric assemblage of hard edges and rough emotions. Life appears to her as short, uncomplicated and rather harsh. The imbalanced bull puts her roots down too early or in the wrong spot because she is too stubborn to try harder, to explore, to consider other options. But the bull who can resist this lazy impulse carries her weight uphill, huffing and puffing. She refuses to settle, even when it would be “easier” to do so, even though it might bring temporary relief and satisfaction. So keep climbing, even while your pack grows heavier by the day and your legs weaker, wobblier. You will make it.

Let’s continue building for the year ahead. We still have wiggle room and countless new opportunities knocking. Taurus will help you transform your ideas into manifest reality. The bull is raw, physical, real. She is here now to mold and shape your life. Earth energy grounds and centers. Stretch out on your back beneath the sunshine. Intertwine your fingers and toes in the grass. Bury your nose in a flower. Open your eyes to what is. Let the first rays of light wash and absolve you. Let us feast together on springtime plenty. Be firm in your sense of Self. Step with confidence. You are propelled now by an unseen force. Namaste.

If you are a Taurus or would like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me.

Mantra: I am home

Sun & Super Solar Eclipse in Aries ♈ Mar 20, 2015

The Sun transits Aries from March 20 - April 20. The Super New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries comes exact on March 20 at 5:36 am EST.

Click here to learn about the Sun, the Moon or Aries: The Ram

Disclaimer: when talking about Sun signs, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would therefore be “Earth Sign.” Remember – you embody a whole soup of planets!

If you are an Aries, this is your Solar Return. The Sun moves into the realm of the fiery ram on the same day that the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries rises dark and silent in the sky. This one is a Supermoon – yes, even New Moons qualify – because, according to Richard Nolle’s definition, it occurs “…with the moon at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit.” (This phenomenon is also known as perigee.) And yes, we had one last month too (Sun and Supermoon in Pisces). And YES, it’s also the first Solar Eclipse since 2013 AND the Spring Equinox. The eclipse will only be visible to a select few here on Earth - check out this page from Space.com to learn more.

Every New Moon falls in the same sign as that of the Sun as this is precisely what makes it a New Moon. With the Sun in mutable water Pisces for the last month, our attention was directed toward matters of the spirit. I find that the Pisces cycle is actually quite arduous because it incites turmoil in the psyche. Life felt sweet and dreamlike at times, and at others was fraught with indecision, incommunicable frustration and inexplicable moodiness. Prepare for life to pick up considerably over the next few weeks.

The Martian cycle

The New Moon in cardinal fire sign Aries marks the kickoff for the coming month and the official end of the Piscean/Neptunian cycle. Needless to say, the combination of Supermoon + Solar Eclipse + Equinox + New Moon energies pack a serious punch. But the cherry on top is really the fact that it’s all going down in the sign of Aries. Balanced Aries are incredibly outgoing, self-determined and energetic. Aries energy is fresh like morning dew, sharp as a sword and fearless as the warrior running headfirst into battle. Imbalanced Aries energy is reckless, aggressive and impulsive. I’ve had to really watch my mouth lately! For those who normally have trouble keeping cool, prepare to be tested. We have to try harder than ever now to be patient, compassionate and tactful. Aries energy emanates from the Self - it’s easy now to get stuck in the raging fires of the ego. Those flames will be leaping and multiplying with unprecedented vigor!

Proud of you

Studying the polarities of the zodiac wheel is an effective method to learn more about the signs. You may recall that cardinal air Libra is Aries’ opposite sign, 180 degrees across on the wheel. Libra encourages us to share, cooperate and compromise. Aries, first sign of the realm, is Libra’s crude yet dazzling predecessor. It’s not that Aries are utterly self-absorbed, although they can be when imbalanced, but rather that the ram knows, from deep within the soul, that one of life’s greatest joys comes from taking pride in the Self. When I visualize Aries, I see a blood red flower blooming over and over from the base of the spine up to the head; the flower emanates heat, generates life, creates endlessly. Yet we must find a balance. Yes, I want to walk around with total confidence, boldly expressing my truest Self, and yes, I also want to make sure I’m giving, being considerate of others and learning how to live and take part in a community. Aries burns through space with a brightness that has the power to blind even the Self while Libra travels calmly and with purpose, ironing out all the wrinkles left by the ram’s swift, impatient hooves.

The Aries cycle aims to achieve the same end by one of two means: by capitalizing on the self-confidence we’ve built over the last astrological year to move forward with exciting plans, effectively laying the groundwork for another spectacular year; or by smashing your face in the proverbial ditch, forcing you to get your act together right here, right now because time’s run out and there’s nowhere left to go, my friend. Don’t be surprised if it feels like the Universe throws you on a treadmill flying top speed and screams RUN. Prep time’s over - the exam starts now. Aries energy is like a punch in the gut, a flash of sun in the eyes, a rough landing, a vicious fight; the ram only cares how strong and prepared you are. For the Pisces cycle, I recommended relaxing into the process so that you could more easily find the sunshine, but I’m going to suggest exactly the opposite now: it’s time to get tough.

Channeling cardinal energy

Under the influence of Aries cardinal energy we feel invincible. This cycle presents yet another opportunity to hit the restart button: your blank sheet of paper, New Year’s resolution, second chance. Passion and ambition link arms now. We are direct, focused and extraordinarily driven. Pain and suffering burn away in the face of Aries’ insistence on LIFE and HAPPINESS and MOVEMENT. This is it! You can let it all go now! Drop it into the belly of the blaze, watch it disappear in a column of sparkling orange smoke. Just when it seems that there will never be any method to the madness, the Universe comes along and grabs you full force by the ears: wake up! All of your progress will be illuminated now. Final results await you. First? First we have to run up this motherfuckin mountain.

We’re at the beginning of the the zodiac wheel, watching crimson fire ravage our soul forests. None of us will pass through this cycle without having to work - no, things will not just “fall into place.” Both Aries and Libra have demanding roles to play. The hard truth is that we must learn to love the Self before we can really love or support another. And you know what? It’s difficult, it’s so damn difficult, learning how to love yourself. That’s what the ram is really here to do. For so many, this is the defining quest. This is the journey of all journeys.

Burnin’ up

If Pisces is the last breath, Aries is the first. Did you know that the force with which newborns take their first breath exceeds our deepest inhale by tenfold? That first breath must be powerful enough to rip open the bronchial pathways for the very first time. The natural changes and endings heralded by the Pisces cycle were designed with something inconceivably magnificent in mind. Watch now as the Universe unveils that magnificence. You are in control. This is where the pen first touches the page; where the planets form; where the dust settles to reveal a space that is both empty and full. Recognize this cycle as a primordial period. This is only the beginning, the first clay molding. Do not attempt to create and analyze simultaneously.

What do you envision for the year ahead? With Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus respectively occupying each of the fire signs, this is a sublime occasion to ask for whatever we really want. Open from root to crown, chakras reenergized, raring to go. Fire energy is inherently liberating. You can and must reject doubt, insecurity and fear. Fire does not reflect. It simply moves. No thoughts or questions now as to whether or not you have become - you are. Balanced Aries are as humble as they are enthusiastic. The ram has the heart of a visionary. I expect that this transit will feel like the sunrise that follows a long night of grief. We’re all about to dance ecstatically upon the hearth of Life’s sacred fire. Here you are free to be yourself and no one else. Fill the dark sky with your light. You are being lifted now by an unseen force. Namaste.

If you are an Aries or if you would simply like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight. To ascertain your personal Moon sign, click here.

Mantra: I start anew

Sun & Supermoon in Pisces ♓ Feb 18, 2015

The Sun transits Pisces from February 18, 2015 until March 20. The New Moon in Pisces comes exact on February 18 at 6:47 pm EST.

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Disclaimer: when talking about Sun signs, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would therefore be “Earth Sign.” Please remember - you are a whole soup of planets!

If you are a Pisces, this is your Solar Return. All that was established at this time last year will now come to fruition. On the same day that the Sun transitions to the realm of the fishes, the New Moon in Pisces rises dark and silent in the sky. This one is a Supermoon - yes, even New Moons qualify - because, according to Richard Nolle’s definition, it occurs “…with the moon at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit.” This phenomenon is also known as perigee. Every New Moon falls in the same sign as that of the Sun - this is precisely what makes it a New Moon. With the Sun in Aquarius for the last month, our attention was directed toward issues of freedom and radicalism. This was a period that married collaboration with bold, unadulterated expression. Pisces is comparatively much more passive and right brained. Prepare for life to slow down considerably over the next few weeks.

The Neptunian cycle

The New Moon in mutable water sign Pisces marks the kickoff for the coming month and the official end of the Aquarian/Uranian cycle. When I think of the Piscean fishes chasing tails in the holy waters of eternity, I am simply inspired. The creatures of the sea are here now to put you in a trance: one that evokes vivid reveries, total surrender to the power of art and divine recognition of the human mind’s capacity for expanded consciousness. Lest I don my rose-colored glasses too quickly, let me remind you that the fish are not always insightful or dependable. This is where we see the true mutable nature of Pisces. As a flexible spine twisting in the river current, Pisces energy embodies many dimensions at once. One moment we are lost in bliss, wave after wave of spiritual/creative insight pouring forth; but then this psychic wandering inevitably leads to an uncomfortable place; immediately the temptation to flee arises - so let’s stop here and discuss.

Imbalanced Pisces energy makes us too susceptible, our energetic membrane thinning to the point of nonexistence. The challenge is to maintain our sensitivity while we rise up with dignity from the depths, trident piercing the sky high above. The spine of the fish is narrow and delicate, so we harness the power of movement and adaptability rather than sheer endurance. The karmic purpose behind the Neptunian cycle is to address our spirituality and the proverbial death of all things. Pisces energy wants us to get comfortable with intangibles such as infinity, immortality, subconsciousness and transcendentalism.

Dismantling our work

Studying the polarities of the zodiac wheel is yet another effective method to learn more about the signs. You may recall that Virgo is Pisces’ opposite sign, 180 degrees across on the wheel. Virgo encourages us to structure life in the most efficient and pragmatic manner possible. In a way, the Pisces cycle is one giant dismantling of all this structuring and organization that we establish in the autumnal Virgo season. It’s not that Pisceans are irresponsible or careless, although they can be when imbalanced, but rather that the fishes are constantly preparing for “the end” - who needs a solid routine when all of life as we know it could disintegrate at this very second? This is how Pisces operates: on the spur of every precious moment, disconnected from any concept of time and space. So we must find a balance. Yes, I want to live in the present, utterly consumed by the beauty of the Divine in all things, and yes, I also want to make sure I’ve covered the finer details and prepared myself to live another day. Pisces swims freely in the ocean of forever while Virgo sits on the bank, wondering who’s going to make dinner and do the dishes. Let’s walk in between along the jeweled shoreline.

The Pisces cycle aims to achieve the same end by one of two means: by capitalizing on our creative/spiritual potential so that we may blossom to new heights of awareness, accompanied by a constant feeling of ecstasy and connectivity; or by silently and masterfully identifying the internal struggles that make us feel the weakest and most vulnerable and then, using these, breaking us down so completely that we have no option but to turn to something greater than the Self, something majestic and omniscient. Day-to-day concerns get left in the dust when it comes to this kind of self-work. Any emotional landscaping you do now will not be straightforward; close your eyes and imagine tumbling deep within an underwater whirlpool, clueless as to the direction of anything at all. This is what it feels like to be caught in the snare of the fishes. Paradoxically, the more you can relax into this process, the faster you will be able to find the sunshine and ascend to the surface.

Channeling mutable energy

Under the influence of mutable energy our heads are turned by many things at once. In the realm of Pisces, this tendency emanates from the heart and soul. We redirect our passions and hopes as quickly and effortlessly as an eel squiggling through a coral lair. Yes, matters of the spirit may feel more emotionally taxing than usual, but you will notice that the nature of this pain and suffering is in constant flux. Life continues to move along inexorably and relentlessly as water flows downstream. This is all part of something bigger. Have patience, even when there appears to be no method to the madness. The progress you make will only be obvious at the end, as everything happens now internally, tucked away from what our senses and normal perception can detect.

We’re at the final stop on the zodiac wheel, bedding down in preparation for the fires that will ravage the forests of the soul. If any spiritual/emotional work has been left undone, the fishes will not allow you to move forward until you’ve looked it right in the face. Pisces, like Virgo, strives for purity. As you surely know, we have to get down and dirty before the light reveals itself in full splendor. Fear not when the ice beneath you begins to crack and drift. Allow yourself to fall straight into the glacial melt, clothes and all. Salvation awaits you in the grit frozen to the bottom of the riverbed.

Suspended in the waves

Confidence and optimism may be elusive now depending on how balanced you feel coming in to this cycle. Allow your fear to take the form of curiosity. Allow yourself to trust fall into the bottomless sea within. Gather your hesitation and nervousness into a giant ball, lock it in your heart and then transform it into something bright and brilliant. Rather than evade and avoid, sweep yourself together from the inside out. Swim towards change and endings at full speed, knowing that whatever happens now is designed with something inconceivably magnificent in mind. When hard times come, listen closely for the voice that whispers, you’ll see. Water energy is inherently liberating. You can and must flow anywhere you like without clinging to any passing branches. Words and decisions and interests melt and fuse, melt and fuse. Unleash what lives in the privacy of your own heart and mind - birth your silent intensity into a world of noise and color and dance. It is all too easy now to drown out what we feel - face it! Become it!

We have considerably less control now, but that’s just how it has to be. Pisces is the tidal wave that destroys everything that no longer serves us; the rocking and splitting of the earth as she prepares to crumble into light; the high pitch filling your ears that warns of impending implosion. You see, focusing on details and organization is simply a waste of time. We must connect now - to anything - in preparation for metamorphosis. We must remember where we’ve come from and why we’re here.

Balanced Pisceans are humble and gently inspired by all that they see. A huge heart full of extraordinary passion and vision radiates a certain luminosity that requires no explanation. I expect that this transit will feel like one long delicious dream. We’re all about to get wrapped up in the mighty arms of the soul’s inner ocean. Here you are safe, shielded from the external world in your diaphanous cocoon of lucid reality. Flow in the direction of all things beautiful. Namaste.

If you are a Pisces or if you would simply like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight. To ascertain your personal Moon sign, click here.

Sun in Aquarius ☼ Jan 20 - Feb 18

The Sun transits Aquarius from January 20, 2015 until February 18

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Disclaimer: when talking about Sun signs, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would be Earth Sign. Please remember that you are SO much more than just your Earth Sign! You contain a whole soup of planets.

If you are an Aquarius, this next month is your Solar Return. Whatever was set in place when the Sun last transited this fixed air sign will now come to fruition. With the Sun in Capricorn for the last month, our attention was directed toward issues of stability and control. This was a period of planning, organizing and just gettin’ shit done. Now we break free. Aquarians are known for their intellect, leadership skills and eccentricity. Keywords are radical and communal.

Let’s get funky

This cycle will encourage you to be unprecedentedly creative, social and adventurous. After laying the groundwork and adding a bit of structure to our lives, we’re ready to dive in and see which aspects of our plans could stand to be more unique and original. Energy levels are up - we are animated, excitable and down to try pretty much anything. Aquarius is the sign of the water bearer, and as such plays a crucial role in society: symbolically, water is something that everyone needs. The water bearer is community-minded, always thinking of how to best support and promote others. This is a very selfless way to be. Aquarians become easily frustrated by egocentric types. The balanced water bearer is unconventional, quirky, inquisitive and innovative. Imbalanced Aquarians can be disorganized, flaky, undisciplined or overly headstrong.

Coloring outside the lines

I like to refer to Aquarius as “the non-conformist.” First and foremost, Aquarians absolutely must follow their own path, regardless of whether or not it is popular. The water bearer doesn’t care very much about what other people are doing. Now is the time to listen to the beat of your own drum and embrace all things alternative, whether this means a new eclectic group of friends, unorthodox spiritual or philosophical beliefs or a keen interest in something like non-traditional medicine or lifestyles.

The non-conformist is known for tolerance and open-mindedness. Aquarians accept anyone and everyone without judgment. The water bearer usually has a very wide circle of friends because of this. Expect to begin joyfully meeting and getting to know others, especially those from social circles with which you wouldn’t normally overlap. Seeing people living and working together in harmony is what makes us most happy during this transit.

Channeling fixed energy

Under the influence of fixed energy we can be stubborn, perhaps believing that our way of doing things is the best and only way to do them. This is the shadow side of Aquarius. The water bearer’s opposite sign is Leo. You may recall that the Sun rules Leo, so he was “at home” here this summer, as we say in astrology. This means that the Sun is in his detriment in Aquarius, 180 degrees away from home. With the Sun in Leo, we simply felt proud to be ourselves. Now we find pride in our ability to contribute to the collective.

Creative juices

Like the lion, Aquarius loves the arts. The water bearer has a special interest in theater, graphic design and photography. Our focus this month is on enjoyment and expression, as it was with the Sun in Leo, but now we desire connection to people/ideas outside the Self. Generosity is sourced from the mind; we want to share and teach - to fortify the Universal intellect - to spread knowledge as a way to empower, uplift and revitalize our community. The lion lives from the heart; Aquarius is detached, even aloof, preferring the solidarity/solitude found in the power of intelligence. The balanced water bearer doesn’t find the Self nearly as fascinating or meritorious as humanity in its splendiferous wholeness.

Air energy: cool and detached

Despite everything I’ve just said, Aquarians are usually quite calm and collected, even in the heat of arguments. They carry a striking internal confidence that Leo often lacks. When balanced, Aquarians know the nature of their intentions and don’t feel a constant need to prove/defend themselves. This sign is expert at remaining objective - the heart and mind are not allowed to mingle in the realm of Aquarius! As with Leo, the water bearer is hardworking and intensely driven to succeed. Generally speaking, Aquarians have more physical and mental energy than the average Leo.

Aquarians work tirelessly without need for recognition. Like the lion, they often end up in professions that allow them to leave a positive impact on society. Whereas Leo lives by a personal code, the water bearer adopts a Universal one. Aquarians are magnetic, enthusiastic, fearless and engaged. The water bearer is perhaps more progressive and less emotional than the lion. Both signs are social butterflies, but Aquarians are usually not as warm. This works to their advantage, however, because they have no problem walking away from unhealthy relationships/circumstances.

If you are an Aquarius or if you would simply like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight.

Mantra: my dreams are shared

Sun enters Capricorn - Dec 21, 2014

The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21, 2014 and will transit here until January 20, 2015

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When talking about your Sun sign, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would therefore be Earth Sign.

Adding structure to your life

If you are a Capricorn, for the next month you have a Solar Return. Whatever was set in place when the Sun last transited this cardinal earth sign will now come to fruition. With the Sun in Sagittarius for the last month, our attention was directed, well, in all directions at once, beyond the Self. This was an exceptionally active period. The first phrase that comes to mind now: time to buckle down! Capricorns are known for their prodigious work ethic and relentless pragmatism. Keywords are tradition and structure.

Get back to work!

This cycle is likely to be both serious and productive. After fervently exploring and socializing, we’re ready to get back to work, so to speak. Overcoming inertia might prove difficult during the Capricorn cycle, but if you can accomplish this, the rest will come naturally. The sea goat is the patriarch of the zodiac, quietly entering after the party is over to put everything back where it belongs. This is not to say that Capricorns don’t like to party too - if anything, they are usually the ones who go really hard and then feel guilty about it. The balanced sea goat is responsible, reliable, practical, honest and straightforward. Imbalanced Capricorns can be indulgent, lazy, cold or uptight.

Discipline and control

We can learn a lot about the signs of the zodiac by looking to their ruling planets. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the iron fist of the solar system. The sea goat is often one to believe that things absolutely must be done a certain way; more precisely, they must be done the conventional way. This cycle may herald the return of a little discipline in your life. Unlike Sagittarius, the goat is willing and able to move slowly. Capricorn understands better than anyone that we do our best work when we are deliberate yet efficient. The greatest challenge now may be simply remembering to smile and shake it off. It is all too easy to fall into a rut of working too much and laughing too little. Remember all that we have learned from the archer about staying lighthearted and optimistic.

Channeling cardinal energy

The sea goat enjoys deep conversations as long as the subject material is not too intangible. I like to visualize cardinal signs as existing along an axis, a foundation, the face of a clock: things that draw us back again and again to what is. Capricorn is a realist; what could or should be does not interest the goat. There is a certain comfort in knowing what to expect and planning accordingly. You can see why the goat has a reputation for being a little boring. However this often stems from the way Capricorns carry themselves; they are not prone to being bubbly or outwardly emotive. Underneath their (potentially) cool demeanor is an incredibly loyal heart. When balanced, the sea goat treats all relationships with notable dignity and respect.

Muscle through it

How does this all translate into our daily existence? Watch for a tendency to be critical of the Self and others. Capricorns set the bar high then struggle to understand why everyone else can’t keep up. The goat would do well to learn a little empathy and compassion from the opposite end of the zodiac, Cancer the crab. Embrace structure and discipline as worthy tools for reorganizing your life and providing a bit of direction, but don’t forget to listen to your heart too. Capricorn is no-nonsense, hardworking, strong, determined and confident. Harness the power of the goat and put your nose to the grindstone. This is the time of year to just DO IT - no complaining or second thoughts or procrastinating. Take a deep breath and dive right in. If you are a Capricorn or if you would simply like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight.

Mantra: I am strong

Sun enters Sagittarius - Nov 22, 2014

The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22, 2014 and will transit here until December 21, 2014

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When talking about your Sun sign, it’s really more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. An appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would therefore be Earth Sign.

If you are a Sagittarius, for the next month you have a Solar Return. Whatever was set in place when the Sun last transited mutable fire sign Sagittarius will now come to fruition. With the Sun in Scorpio for the last month, our attention was directed inward, deep within the psyche. This was a time of exploring all that lies beneath our waking consciousness. Now we move out and away to connect with something greater than the Self. The centaur archer is an active and creative force. Keywords here are optimism and movement.

Fire energy

This cycle is likely to be much more lighthearted than the Scorpio cycle. We surface now from the depths, more than ready to socialize and explore. Sagittarius craves experiences. This is the Universe reassuring you: it’s perfectly acceptable to let loose for awhile, especially after being so serious and (perhaps) emotional for the last month. Prepare also for a quickening - mutable energy moves rapidly. I like to visualize Sagittarius energy as a crackling bonfire lighting up a winter night; a joyous circle of dancing people; a comet exponentially gaining speed; rainbows and sunshine; a holiday party; a great success story; a glass half full; an excitable child; noise and color spiraling forever, out into space.

Expansion through learning

Balanced Sagittarians are cheerful, energetic, helpful, idealistic and eager to learn about everything. Sagittarians are usually but not always quite athletic. As a general rule, they need a lot of both physical and mental stimulation. More so than other signs, the archer is constantly seeking and reaching. There is a tendency here, due to the mutable nature of the sign, to become quite bored and restless with even the smallest of pauses. On the bright side, Sagittarians are capable of accomplishing a lot in a short amount of time if they can effectively channel their (excessive) energy. This is easily the greatest challenge for the archer: slowing down long enough to take a full breath and acknowledge the finer details. When grounded, Sagittarians are remarkable friends, lovers, teachers and adventurers. The karmic purpose behind incarnation as a Sagittarius is expansion through higher learning and spirituality.

Laughter is on the way

Unlike Scorpio, the centaur archer is not typically drawn to dark and morbid subjects. Sagittarius desires to become more aware and to understand life by embracing the light and joy quietly existing all around us. When balanced, this manifests as extraordinary vision. Sagittarius is able to see all horizons at once. Or, at the very least, the archer leaves room for the unexpected in all plans. Many Sagittarians have an unmistakable charm and enthusiasm that is hard not to love. In fact, the centaur sometimes has difficulty turning off the grin and getting in touch with the heavier side of life. The more that Sagittarians can embrace responsibility and discipline, rather than rejecting them in favor of half-baked shortcuts, the more likely they will be satisfied with their progress, no matter how many setbacks are encountered. One thing is for sure: the archer aims high and rarely misses.

Raise the bar

How does this all translate into our daily existence? Expectations will be high, maybe even too high. We are prone now to overestimating how much we can actually get done. However, this is the perfect time to cultivate your faith in humanity and the greater Universe. We are full of hope and confidence in all people and endeavors. Fire energy helps us to move and do; we quickly turn our dreams into reality now. You are free now to imagine all that could or should be in the world. The Sun in Sagittarius encourages you to ask why not? Prepare to feel like a snake shedding its skin: refreshed, invigorated, alive. If you are a Sagittarius or if you would simply like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight.

YOGA CHALLENGE

Focus on the crown chakra in meditation. Sagittarius is often associated with royal purple, the color of the crown. Visualize the chakra expanding, regulating an even flow of energy both into and out of your body.

Mantra: always learning

Sun enters Scorpio - Oct 23, 2014

The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23, 2014 and will transit here until November 22, 2014

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When talking about Sun signs, it’s more accurate to say “the Earth’s relation to the Sun” since the Earth is the one moving. A more appropriate name for this much-celebrated, often oversimplified astrological element would be: Earth Sign.

If you are a Scorpio, for the next month you have a Solar Return. This is your time to shine, as they say. Whatever was set in place when the Sun last transited fixed water sign Scorpio will now come to fruition. With the Sun in Libra for the past month, our attention was directed towards balancing our personal needs with those of others. This was a time of compromise, resolution, negotiation and, most likely, distinct endings and beginnings. Now we move deep into the psyche to explore what lies beneath the conscious realm. The scorpion learns from the inside out, fearlessly uniting mind, body and spirit in the quest for transcendence.

From CafeAstrology:

Who owes what, who owns what, and who decides these things: these are some of the major issues for you at the dawn of the cycle that now begins in your life. The only thing we really own is our consciousness; the only master who is never overthrown is oneself. These are lessons best learned early in this cycle. Master them, and you master everything … Understanding inner motivations, seeing through to the core: that’s your real path of power and enlightenment now.

I like to visualize Scorpio energy as a black widow spider gracefully weaving a web; a witch hurtling through the clouds on a moonless night; a shamanic journey; a juicy secret; a wolf howling on a cold winter night; a mermaid lair at the bottom of the ocean; a whirlpool; an icy lake; the great awakening of the soul. Balanced Scorpios are intuitive, intellectual, spiritual and usually, but not always, notably intense. Scorpios are known for their incredible emotional capacity. As such, they often spend a lot of time talking or writing about their feelings. More so than other signs, the scorpion is constantly seeking cathartic release. There is a tendency here, due to the fixed nature of the sign, to habitually internalize very strong emotions and opinions. On the flip side, being so in touch with their innards allows Scorpios to have an inherent, uncanny understanding of what makes others tick. Because they can read other people so easily, Scorpios are notorious for being suspicious and manipulative when imbalanced. However, when grounded, Scorpios use this remarkable skill to empathize with others in a way that few others can. The scorpion has a great responsibility: one sting can destroy instantaneously with no regard for consequence, or it can serve to completely transform reality, lifting others out of the darkness and into the light.

This cycle will likely be a rigorous test of your patience and stamina as Scorpio energy encourages us to examine our reactions on a deeper level: what habits and recurring patterns are negatively impacting you? What is the source, the root cause? Facing ourselves is never easy, but we can’t avoid this process now. Remember that the scorpion ultimately longs to return to a higher place, a place where words and thoughts are not allowed: Oneness.

The defining characteristic of the scorpion is undoubtedly extremity. Unlike Libra, sign of the scale, Scorpios are often drawn to danger, taboos and secrets. This is not to say that Scorpios are unstable - they just prefer complexity over simplicity. When balanced, this manifests as prolific creative expression, physical prowess, psychic abilities, spiritual leadership and extraordinary humility. Imbalanced Scorpios can be jealous, volatile, vindictive and stuck in the past. Because it is a fixed sign, the scorpion often has difficulty moving forward. Indeed, many Scorpios feel acutely misunderstood. The scorpion must learn to accept unconditionally that darkness and discomfort are inevitable and essential components of life. The more that Scorpios are able to recognize the supreme power and importance of said entities, the better they can tap into their innate capacity to transform, transcend, become. Always waiting just beyond midnight is a brilliant dawn.

Typical Scorpios are stubborn, provocative, passionate, sexual, profound and fiercely loyal. They enjoy connecting with others on the deepest level possible: soul to soul, or perhaps body to body, no words required. Paradoxically, it may take some Scorpios a very long time to open up emotionally, if ever. These natives feel vulnerable and mistrustful at the slightest threat to their privacy or personal power. However, once you have truly befriended a Scorpio, they are tremendously loving and understanding.

This transit favors the following activities: deep cleaning; spending time near water; self-care; dancing; journaling; spiritual retreats; yogic hip openers. Focus on the root chakra and mula bandha in meditation. Dive fearlessly into the unconscious. Prepare to feel. If you are a Scorpio or if you would simply like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight.

Mantra: I follow my passion