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The last Full Moon of the year 2024 is the Full Cold Moon at 23º53 in Gemini of December 15, 2024. The Sun in Sagittarius opposites the Moon in Gemini. The mental axis Gemini/Sagittarius is about thought patterns and the mind. With the Full Moon in Gemini and astrological ruler Mercury in Sagittarius turning direct from December 15, 2024, we are more open and can better express what we feel and think. The Full Moon conjunct retrograde Jupiter in Gemini is opposite Mercury in Sagittarius and squares Saturn and Neptune in Pisces. With this tense T-Square, there is a hectic,…

Red planet Mars symbolizes our inner warrior, is courageous, competitive, assertive, defensive, dynamic, territorial, passionate and self-centered. Mars is the primary fight or flight response and our inner drive that drives us to pursue goals in life. Red planet Mars goes retrograde once every 26 months and this cosmic hibernation calls for a time-out. Mars retrograde is a kind of comic pause button. The cosmos forces us to slow down to listen to our natural impulses. The challenge is to use this retrograde Mars energy in a controlled, conscious way by pausing for a moment. Mars goes retrograde from December…

There are two New Moons in December 2024 and that is not so common. The first New Moon on December 1, 2024 at 9º33 in the fire sign Sagittarius marks the beginning of a new cycle of trust, optimism, faith, hope and vision. This New Moon forms a trine with Mars in Leo. The strong fiery Sagittarius energy urges to break free from limitations and start again, something that could change your life, such as studying, writing a book, traveling or a future abroad. The tense square of this New Moon with Saturn in Pisces can temper the fiery optimism…

On November 26, 2024, Mercury stations at 22°40′ in the fire sign of Sagittarius. Mercury has been in the pre-retrograde shadow in Sagittarius since November 7, 2024. Sagittarius is about travel, among other things, so transportation issues are far from over. During the holidays, we must expect overcrowded airports, road diversions, queues, accidents with transportation systems, sabotage, technological failures, logistics issues, transportation strikes, or unforeseen circumstances due to weather conditions. It is advisable to double-check everything before you travel, reconsider your options, and postpone signing contracts. Be open to how the synchronicities unfold, but always have a Plan B. The…

At the end of our solar system, dwarf planet Pluto represents finality and fatality, chaos, destruction and the resurrection from the dead. The Phoenix from the Ashes. The driving principle behind Pluto is that of reform and overthrow, the "urge to purify" and change everything that is or has become harmful and destructive. The previous transit of Pluto in Aquarius from 1778 to 1798 was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the French and American Revolutions and the Age of Enlightenment. A period of fundamental political, economic, social reforms and the creation of our current monetary system. Liberty, equality and…

The Sun in Scorpio and the Moon in Taurus oppose each other on November 15, 2024. The Moon shines in the full light of the Sun and is the completion of a cosmic cycle of growth. This is the fourth and final Super Moon of the year 2024. The Moon is relatively close to the Earth and therefore appears much larger and brighter. The power of this Full Super Moon is strongest between November 12 and November 19, 2024. The Full Blood or Beaver Moon at 24º01 in the earth sign of Taurus is conjunct retrograde Uranus, the planet of…

With the New Moon, the Sun and Moon merge and the Moon cannot be seen from Earth. Every New Moon is a moment of birth. A new beginning, a new cycle. A moment of awakening. The New Moon of November 1, 2024 falls in the mystical period of autumn. The time of demolition, stillness, purification. This powerful New Moon at 9º35, the first decan of the intense Water sign Scorpio (first 10 degrees of a zodiac sign), is Scorpio in its most powerful and pure form. All or nothing and pure survival instinct. Scorpio reminds us of the transience of…

The 2024 presidential election is unusual given that President Joe Biden withdrew at the last minute in July 2024 and was replaced by Vice President Kamala Harris and the three assassinations of President Donald J. Trump. With the major Pluto Return for the USA this year, it is inevitable that in this polarized climate a major political transformation for the USA must be taken into account. On November 5, 2024, the day of the 60th US election, the Sun in Scorpio is in a waning trine to retrograde Saturn in Pisces and that conservative aspect is favorable for the Republicans…

The Full Hunter's Moon in fiery Aries of October 17th, 2024 is a Supermoon. A Supermoon is closer to the Earth than usual and this Hunter's Moon is even the largest and brightest Supermoon of 2024! This dynamic Full Hunter's Moon at 24º35 in fiery Aries marks a cosmic turning point and encourages you to stand in your power and overcome your fears by letting go of blockages, taking initiative and chasing dreams. Fiery Aries, ruled by Mars, is the primary force, the archetypal warrior, the pioneer. Aries is the inner fire, the birth, the primal scream and the discovering,…

From October 9, 2024 Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, retrogrades from 21°20’3 to 11º16.9 in Gemini, the sign of Communication ruled by Mercury. On average, Jupiter goes retrograde every 9 months, sometimes for 4 months in a row. Jupiter has been in the pre-retrograde shadow since July 15, 2024 (at 11° 17 in Gemini) and will not leave the post-retrograde period until April 30, 2025, (at 21° 20 in Gemini). What does that mean, Jupiter retrograde in Gemini? Jupiter Retrograde is a period of introspection, to reflect and deliberate. Jupiter's moon walk generally brings delays, but this…

Solar Eclipses mark a turning point, heralding a new social, political or cultural phase. When the Moon is too far from Earth to completely eclipse the Sun, a ring of light will appear around the eclipsed Sun and there is an annular Solar Eclipse. The Annular Solar Eclipse at 10º04 in Libra is the last Eclipse of 2024 and is therefore the conclusion of what began with the Solar Eclipse in the Cardinal Sign Libra on October 14, 2023. This Annular Solar Eclipse cannot be seen in Europe. The path of this Eclipse in Libra is from the Pacific Ocean,…

Just as a Full Moon symbolizes emotional release, a Lunar Eclipse is a total emotional purification. The Earth is between the Sun in Virgo and the Moon in Pisces. The Moon is in the shadow of the Earth and receives no light from the Sun. The shadow of the Earth then falls partially over the Moon. The Super Harvest Moon of September 18, 2024 at 25º41 in the water sign Pisces is a partial Lunar Eclipse and is the first in a series of eclipses on the Virgo-Pisces axis. This cycle will last until February 2027. The partial lunar eclipse…

The New Moon is a recurring magical moment when Sun and Moon merge and the Light of Mother Moon is temporarily invisible in the sky. With the birth of the Moon, the power of the unconscious increases. It is the breeding ground for everything needed for the next cycle, the growth towards the Full Moon. The New Moon of September 3, 2024 at 11º04 in the earth sign Virgo opens the gate to and the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces of September 18, 2024 and the Autumn Equinox of September 23, 2024. This New Moon in Virgo of purification and…

Retrograde means “going backward". Retrograde may be a visual illusion, but it has a profound effect on us on Earth. Pluto, the planet of the underworld, of creation and destruction, of death and rebirth, went retrograde (2°06′) in Aquarius on May 2, 2024. For the very last time in our lifetime, Pluto returns to patriarchal Capricorn. On September 3rd 2024 to October 12 2024, Pluto is retrograde from 29º59 to 29º38 in Capricorn. Pluto turns direct on October 12th 2024 and remains in Capricorn until November 19th 2024. From February 2, 2025, Pluto is completely out of the post-shadow period…

All planetary retrogrades give us the opportunity to review, reflect and reassess different areas of our lives. Uranus, the planetary wild card of our Milky Way, goes retrograde from September 1, 2024 at 27º15.4 and descends to 23º15.8 in Taurus on January 29th 2025. Uranus was already in the pre-retrograde shadow from May 15, 2024 and does not leave the post-retrograde zone until May 17, 2025, Uranus is then back at 27°15 in Taurus. During this period of internalization, there will be increased internal stress due to external changes in the world around us. Uranus guarantees changes and new opportunities…

The Full Moon symbolizes the opposing forces or polarities in life. This Full Super Sturgeon Moon at 27º15 in freedom-loving Aquarius is opposite the Sun in Leo. The Sun in Leo conjunct retrograde Mercury opposite the Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus (economy). Retrograde Saturn in Pisces and Venus in Virgo are also diametrically opposed squaring the Jupiter/Mars conjunction in Gemini. So there are no less than two volatile T-squares with this Full Super Moon. These tensions can lead to quite a stir in the economy, politics and power relations in the world. We can expect revealing news about…

Not very often forms Jupiter a tension square with Saturn. This tension between Jupiter and Saturn has a major impact on the economy and is a major turning point within the larger cycle that began in 2020 with the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in Capricorn. The last time with Jupiter square Saturn was from July 2015 to May 2016 (Jupiter in Leo square Saturn in Scorpio) and the next time is from April 2035 to February 2036 (Jupiter in Aries square Saturn in Cancer). The influence of the Stellium of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus with the fixed star Algol…

When it’s New Moon, the Sun and the Moon merge and the Moon cannot be seen from Earth. The New Moon is a moment of birth, a moment of awakening. A new beginning. The New Moon of August 4, 2024 at 12º34 in fiery Leo is a cosmic invitation to creativity, love, fun and connection with your heart's desire. The courageous Fire and passionate power of Leo opens the door to your inner fire, the inner child and creative power. The dynamic and creative fire power of the New Moon of August 4, 2024 in Leo is strengthened with the…

This second retrograde Mercury in Leo and Virgo is the most productive period of the year. This Mercury retrograde phase brings a shift in energy from Leo to Virgo. Mercury retrograde begins on August 5, 2024 in Virgo and from August 16, 2024 Mercury is retrograde in Leo, where it will go direct again from August 28, 2024. The pre-retrograde shadow has already started on July 16, 2024. The post-shadow phase begins on August 18, 2024 and lasts until September 11, 2024. This retrograde period of Mercury gives a (second) chance to make improvements and let go of fear, self-sabotage,…

From July 26, 2024 to December 29, 2024, asteroid Chiron will retrograde in Aries. Chiron goes retrograde from 23º32 in Aries and 'descends' until 19º Aries. During this period, the Wounded Healer Chiron moves in the opposite direction of planet Earth. Greek centaur Chiron, the Wounded Healer, who ironically “could not heal himself” symbolizes trauma and inner pain. During retrograde Chiron, unresolved grief is relived. Painful situations from the past merge with current situations. Chiron in Aries deals with old pain regarding self-affirmation and independence. The intense retrograde of Chiron in Aries challenges us to confront this inner pain on…

The Full Moon of July 21, 2024, the Buck Full Moon or Grain Full Moon, falls on 29º09 in the Cardinal Sign of Capricorn. This is the second Full Moon in a row in the earthly Cardinal Sign Capricorn. This Full Moon at 29º09 in Capricorn (the last anaretic or critical degree) is a breaking point or final chord in which themes such as structure, ambition, responsibility and the need for finding solutions are emphasized. Energetically, this second Full Moon in Capricorn asks you to evaluate your progress and assess where social adjustments are needed. The Full Moon in Capricorn…

When it’s a New Moon, the Sun and Moon merge and the Moon cannot be seen from Earth. Every New Moon always feels like a moment of awakening. A moment of birth. A new beginning. A new chance. The New Moon is the beginning of another 29-day Sun-Moon cycle and is the breeding ground for everything needed for the next cycle, the phase to the Full Moon. The Water Sign Cancer is connected to the roots of the Tree of Life and to everything we are emotionally connected to, the inner world, inner and outer reality. With the New Moon…

On July 2, 2024, soft blue planet Neptune, the planet of the collective unconscious, goes retrograde at 29º55 in Pisces. Neptune in Pisces is subtle enchantment, but it is also illusion, wishful thinking and unrealistic expectations. Idealism gives way to realism with Neptune retrograde. With Neptune retrograde on the last degree of Pisces, there is a growing awareness of why certain structures and illusions must disappear to make room for a completely new world. For Pisces, Sagittarius, Virgo and Gemini, reality can be sobering, but it brings out the truth about certain people or situations to see what is really…

On June 29, 2024, Saturn goes retrograde at 19º25 in Pisces and descends to 12º41 in Pisces on November 14, 2024. Saturn is the Lord of Karma and Time. With Saturn retrograde, the past, present and future is blended into a whole. Retrograde Saturn teaches us the difference between what is, what was and what can be. Saturn is connected to Capricorn and element Earth. Saturn is associated with career, ambition, government, responsibility, discipline and infrastructure. With Saturn's 'Moonwalk' in Pisces, these energies have turned inward, prompting us to evaluate, review and restructure. There may be things you are disappointed…

Just as every New Moon shows a new beginning, the Full Moon is about completion, letting go. The completion, culmination, the result. The Strawberry Moon falls exactly one day after the Summer Equinox and is the first of two consecutive Full Moons in a row in the Cardinal Sign of Capricorn. The Full Moon of June 22, 2024 falls at 1º07 in Capricorn and the next one is on July 21, 2024 at 29º09, also in Capricorn. With these two consecutive Full Moons in Capricorn, personal goals and ambitions of recent years can still be achieved or brought into balance.…

The New Moon is that magical moment when the Sun and Moon merge and the Light of the Moon disappears for a moment... With this magical “disappearance” of the Moon, the power of the unconscious increases. The New Moon is an energetic gateway to new beginnings, the awakening of a new cycle of growth, on her way to the Full Moon. This New Moon at 16º18' falls in Gemini. The dynamic air sign Gemini is about the resonant connection, about communication and social skills in our lives. The conjunction of the Sun, Moon, Mercury (ruler Gemini), Venus and Jupiter in…

The Full Moon symbolizes the opposing forces or polarities in life. With the Sun in Gemini opposite the Moon in Sagittarius it is about thinking versus acting. The Sun in Gemini focuses its full light directly on the Moon in Sagittarius. The Full Flower Moon or Hare Moon at 2º55 in fiery Sagittarius is close to red fixed Star Antares (Mars influenced) and with this strong cosmic boost it feels like something exciting is about to happen! The mystical Neptune in Pisces adds a touch of magic. The magically beautiful conjunction of the Sun with Venus and Jupiter, astrological ruler…

The big news of May 2024 is the joyful entry of the great Benefactor Jupiter in Gemini on May 26, 2024! Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, will be festively welcomed by the Sun and Venus in Gemini on May 26, 2024. Retrograde Pluto in Aquarius watches approvingly and that is a promising start to a year in which social interaction, expansion of knowledge and digital communication will predominate. Until June 9, 2025, we can look forward to a period of optimism, growth and innovative progress. With Jupiter in Gemini we will see immense progress in the field…

Each New Moon represents the end and beginning of a new 28-day cycle. The magical union of Sun and Moon in Taurus is the ideal time to bring grounded energy into your life and offers the opportunity to get in tune with yourself and the direction you want to go in this life. The earth sign Taurus is astrologically connected to its ruler Venus. Venus is about inner peace, commitments, relationships, partnerships, beauty perception, art world and value patterns. Taurus is connected to everything that gives us security, such as money, safety and possessions, emotional and financial balance. The solid…

Pluto, the planet of death and rebirth, is retrograde from May 2, 2024 to October 11, 2024. Pluto has been in the pre-shadow period since January 9, 2024 and from February 2, 2025, Pluto is completely out of the post-shadow period. Pluto goes retrograde for about five months each year, but this is a particularly memorable retrograde cycle. Pluto, the cosmic wrecking ball, will then return to Capricorn for the very last time in our lifetime. The return of retrograde Pluto to patriarchal Capricorn from September 3 to October 11 and direct until November 19, 2024 may indicate a temporary…

On April 23, 2024 the Sun in Taurus and the Moon in Scorpio are exactly opposite each other. The Moon is bathed in the full light of the Sun. This Full Moon, our cosmic mirror, sheds its silver light on everything that needs healing and transformation. The Full Pink or Flower Moon of April 23, 2024 at 4º18 in the intense waters of Scorpio is a complex Full Moon of extremes. Of "all or nothing". The transformative energy of Scorpio is like the phoenix, the mythical fire bird that rises from the ashes from the deep desire for transformation. The…

The year 2024 started with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, so this Mercury in Aries is the second Mercury retrograde of this year. Mercury does not actually go backwards during retrograde, but orbits the Sun more slowly than Earth does. From Earth we see an optical illusion that makes it appear as if our cosmic messenger is moving backwards. The pre-shadow phase was already in effect from March 18, 2024, so we are already in the land of confusion. Mercury goes retrograde at 27º10.0 in Aries and descends to 16º4.8 in Aries. The post-shadow period lasts until May 13, 2024. During…

From March 2 to June 5, 2024 we can rejoice in the cosmic conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus, the beginning of a new 14-year cycle! In April 2024 to mid-May 2024, Jupiter and Uranus will be very close to each other and that can be seen as the most promising planetary conjunction of 2024! From April 18 to 21, 2024, Jupiter and Uranus will be at 21º in Taurus. On April 21, 2024, the Great Benefactor Jupiter, the planet of growth and expansion, forms an exact conjunction with the revolutionary Uranus at 21°48 Taurus! The sextile connection with…

The New Moon on Monday, April 8, 2024 in the combative Cardinal Sign Aries is a total Solar Eclipse. During a Solar Eclipse, the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. With this Solar Eclipse, the light of the Sun is fully eclipsed by the Moon. The influence of a New Moon lasts four weeks, but the impact of a Solar Eclipse like this can last up to six months and can be felt weeks in advance. A Solar Eclipse has a major influence on the world around us, but also in your own world. A Solar Eclipse is…

A Lunar Eclipse always takes place at the Full Moon, when the Sun and Moon are exactly opposite each other. The shadow of the Earth falls, completely or partially, over the Moon. The Moon represents feeling, so the feeling is energetically taken over by the ego of the Sun. Just as a Solar Eclipse represents energies at the conscious level, the Lunar Eclipse represents energies at the unconscious level, our emotional responses. Lunar eclipses are culminations of emotional cycles and are universal references to major shifts and transformative changes that will occur in the short term and that will determine…

The Sun and Moon merge in mystical Pisces and with this magical and powerful moment, the Moon begins its new monthly cycle of initiation and growth. The sensitive New Moon of March 10, 2024 falls at 20°17 in the healing waters of spiritual Pisces, the kingdom of King Neptune. In the last decanate of Pisces, the energy is directed inward. It feels like an inner longing without knowing what it is you long for. It is a desire for unity, deep connection and inner peace. The New Moon in Pisces indicates that the fulfillment of these desires must be sought…

The Sun in Pisces and the Moon in Virgo oppose each other, forming the Full Snow Moon. The Full Snow Moon or Ice Moon falls at 5º23 in the earth sign Virgo and symbolizes the pure germination of nature. Earth sign Virgo (the earthly body) is ruled by Mercury (the spirit). This Full Moon calls for redefining and balancing the emotional and spiritual connection with the physical body. Venus is conjunct Mars in Aquarius during this Full Moon. This conjunction forms a rising tension square with Jupiter in Taurus, making things more dynamic and challenging. The Sun is conjunct Mercury…

The moment of the New Moon is the magical moment when the Moon and the Sun merge and the Moon begins its new cycle. A moment of new beginnings, of awakening, purification and letting go. The Moon charges with the power of the Sun for its new monthly cycle of growth. The Capricorn cycle is complete, Aquarius begins. The New Moon in Aquarius on the eve of the Year of the Dragon marks the beginning of a new cycle of collective consciousness. This New Moon at 20°41 Aquarius challenges us to break old patterns and embrace the path of collective…

The first Full Moon of 2024 is the Wolf Moon of January 25, 2024. The Full Moon at 5º15 in the theatrical fire sign Leo brings the promise of fulfillment of intentions set with the New Moon in Leo on August 16, 2023. The zodiac sign Leo rules the 5th House of creative self-expression, life force and individuality, the House of the Sun. The Sun is the universal symbol for the radiant heart, consciousness and power to create. This Full Moon in Leo urges us to find a balance between your own world and adapting to society. Many of us…

The New Moon in Capricorn marks the beginning of a new cycle. With the New Moon, the Moon and the Sun are aligned and the Moon cannot be seen for a while... The Moon charges with the power of the Sun in preparation for its new monthly cycle of growth, on the way to the Full Moon. A new beginning. The first New Moon of 2024 falls at 20º44 in the earthly realm of Capricorn, the tenth zodiac sign of the zodiac. Capricorn with ruler Saturn symbolizes our society and its structures, rules, authority, boundaries, responsibilities, professional goals and the…

The year 2023 started with a Full Moon in Cancer (January 6, 2023) and it also ends with a Full Moon in Cancer. The New Moon in Cancer on July 17, 2023 was the starting point for this Full Moon. This Full Moon is the cumulation of the last six months, of what started six months ago. The Full Moon can also mean a revelation and provide insights to reorient, regroup and improve.  With the Full Moon in watery Cancer, the Cold Moon or Moon of the Longest Night, nostalgia and emotional security prevail. With Christmas and Yule, the time…

Every New Moon feels like a moment of awakening, of birth. A new chance, a new beginning. The Sun and the Moon merge on December 12, 2023 at 20°40 in the mutable fire sign Sagittarius. This last New Moon of 2023 gives a positive boost of confidence in the darkest time of the year. After all, Sagittarius is connected to Jupiter, the planet of abundance and spiritual growth! The conjunction with Mars in Sagittarius gives this New Moon extra power! This mystical New Moon of abundance and brilliance is the best opportunity to make resolutions for 2024. Jupiter in Taurus…

The Full Moon is like a great cosmic light, a symbolic 'mirror of illumination' for us on Earth. The Sun in Sagittarius, (the meaning of life), is exactly opposite the Moon in Gemini, (logical thinking). The Full Moon on the Gemini/Sagittarius mental axis concerns public opinion, reasoning, media, communication and interaction, writing, language and listening skills. The Full Beaver Moon of November 27, 2023 at 4º51 in Gemini creates a buzzing atmosphere of excitement, vision and intense mental activity, but can also lead to great confusion. A chaotic cacophony of thoughts and ideas. The Sun forms a strong conjunction with…

With the New Moon, the Sun and Moon merge and thus strengthen each other's cosmic power. That is why every New Moon is always a moment of awakening, of birth. A new beginning. This New Moon at 20º44 in the plutonic fixed water sign of Scorpio falls in the mystical period between Samhain and Yule, the dark period of Autumn, of breakdown, falling leaves, of purification and stillness. Transformation and growth. Both Scorpio and the Phoenix have the amazing ability to transform and undergo their own rebirth. Scorpio sheds its skin and works its way out, leaving its old skin…

A Lunar Eclipse always takes place at the Full Moon, when the Sun (the Ego, the Conscious) and the Moon (the Feeling) are exactly opposite each other, with the Earth in between. During a Lunar Eclipse, the shadow of the Earth falls completely or partially over the surface of the Moon, bringing unconscious feelings to the surface. Eclipses are harbingers of great universal shifts in our personal and collective consciousness. Lunar eclipses are culminations of emotional cycles and are universal references to major shifts and transformative changes that will occur in the short term and that will determine the development…

The effect of an Eclipse can often be felt weeks in advance and it takes weeks to months before the effect wears off. The majestic, annular or angular Total Solar Eclipse of October 14, 2023 falls on 21º08 in the Cardinal Sign of Libra. This 'Ring of Fire' is visible in West Africa, North and South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. This powerful total annular Solar Eclipse in Libra is ruled by Venus and has a major impact on interactions and relationship dynamics in general. This total Solar Eclipse in Libra is all about…

With the Full Moon 🌕 the Sun opposes the Moon and shows the conflicting forces or polarities in your life. Just as the New Moon shows new beginnings, the Full Moon is about the end and the release of physical, mental and emotional blockages. The fourth and final Super Moon of 2023 falls just after the Autumnal Equinox. This Full Super Harvest Moon at 6º00 on the Aries/Libra axis of September 29, 2023 is about relationships. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, the beginning and the Full Moon symbolizes the end. So this Full Moon can mean the…

The New Moon is a magical moment when the Sun and Moon merge and the Light of Mother Moon is temporarily invisible in the sky. It is the spiritual ground for the next cycle, the growth phase to the Full Moon. On September 15, 2023, the Sun and Moon will merge at 21o59 in earthly Virgo. The sign of Virgo symbolizes purity, organization, productivity, health, details, discernment, ordering, sorting, purifying and tidying up. On that same day, Mercury, the Ruler of Virgo and this New Moon, goes direct again. Everything that was unclear during the last retrograde Mercury is clarified…

On September 4, 2023, Great Benefactor Jupiter, symbol of growth and development, happiness, abundance and success, turns retrograde at 15°34 in Taurus and descend to 5º35 on December 30, 2023. Jupiter's annual retrograde cycle is a four-month period of re-evaluation, reassessment of beliefs and the truth. The earth sign of Taurus is about building, sustainability and everything that is valuable in life, the material, everything perceptible and touchable. Taurus is money and economy, culture, agriculture, real estate, culinary activities, art world, wellness, fashion and design. Now that Jupiter is retrograde, it is closer to Earth, allowing us to see things…

There are two Full Moons in August 2023. The first was on August 1, 2023. The second Full Super Moon this month falls on August 31, 2023 and is called the Blue Moon. It’s the final full moon of summer in the northern hemisphere. Every Full Moon symbolizes the end and letting go. The Blue Super Moon at 7º25 in sensitive and spiritual Pisces is astrologically linked to Neptune, the god of the oceans and all that lies beneath the surface of the water. Pisces is the last zodiac sign and is therefore associated with the end of a cycle.…

This year's third Mercury retrograde begins on August 23, 2023 at 21º Virgo and ends on September 14, 2023 at 8º Virgo. From August 3, 2023, the pre-retrograde started at 8° Virgo and from September 30, 2023 Mercury is again at 21° Virgo, the end of the shadow period. Mercury retrograde in Virgo especially affects anyone with ascendant, Sun or other planets from 8 to 21 degrees in Virgo in their natal chart.a During this Mercury retrograde period, we must take into account transport delays, strikes, reorganisations, redundancies, transport or infrastructure problems, delays and interruptions in daily life in the…

All planetary retrogrades give us the opportunity to review, reflect and reassess different areas of our lives. Uranus retrograde is an annual cycle of 155 days where Uranus drops four degrees. Uranus descends on August 29, 2023 from 23º4.5 to 19º4.4 in Taurus on January 26, 2024. The pre-retrograde period already started from May 12, 2023 at 19° Taurus…. Uranus is the planetary wild card of our Milky Way galaxy, breaking down walls in Taurus on a collective level to clear a new path to the future. The fixed earth sign of Taurus doesn't like changes… The implementation of social…

Days December 2023 Friday, December 1, 2023 On the first day of December 2023, the Waning Gibbous Moon in Cancer will oppose Pluto in Capricorn and squares Venus in Libra. This T-square can cause tension in all forms of relationships. Venus is still quincunxes retrograde Neptune in Pisces, causing additional confusion. An expectation cannot be fulfilled due to an incorrect assessment or things appear better than they actually are. That applies today, as Mercury is in the last degree of Sagittarius. Saturday, December 2, 2023 Starting today, Mercury travels through Capricorn. In Capricorn, Mercury wants to be constructive and creative…

The New Moon is a recurring magical moment when the Light of Mother Moon is imperceptible in the sky. The merging of the Sun and Moon represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new 28-day cycle. It is the breeding ground of everything needed for the growth of the next cycle, the phase of the Full Moon. The New Moon of the eighth month of the year falls at 23º17 in proud Leo and is close to Sirius, our spiritual Sun, and the royal fixed star Regulus, the Heart of Leo. There is something in the…

August 2023 has no less than two consecutive Full Moons…. This Full Super Moon falls in the middle of the harvest season when Mother Earth lets us share in her golden abundance. The first harvest is brought in. The name of this Full Super Moon of August 1, 2023 is the Grain Moon and carries the theme of Abundance and Destiny! Check for yourself whether you too can start harvesting. Is the finish line already in sight or do you need to adjust plans to reach your goal? This Full Super Grain Moon at 9º16 in the fixed Air sign…

The New Moon is a monthly recurring magical moment when Sun and Moon merge and the Light of Mother Moon is briefly imperceptible in the sky. The magical union of Sun and Moon is the breeding ground of everything needed for the growth of the next cycle, the phase towards the Full Moon. Every New Moon feels like a moment of awakening, of birth. The promise, a new beginning. The powerful New Moon of July 17, 2023 at 24º56 in the water sign of Cancer opens the door to renewal mainly in the field of home and family matters, a…

Almost simultaneously with the entry of the Sun into Leo, Venus, the planet of Love, Beauty and Connectedness, goes retrograde in the fire sign of Leo for six weeks. When Venus is retrograde, she passes between Mother Earth and the Sun. Venus is then closer to Earth and its gravitational and energetic influence becomes stronger. Next to Mercury retrograde (the mental), Venus retrograde (the emotional) is the most disruptive energy of all retrograde planets. The shadow period of Venus retrograde already started on June 19, 2023…. Venus turns retrograde from July 23, 2023 at 28°36'2 in Leo and descends to…

From July 23, 2023 to December 27, 2023, asteroid Chiron in Aries goes retrograde, meaning it moves in the opposite direction of planet Earth. The apparent backward movement may hinder forward progress on our planet. The Greek centaur Chiron, the Wounded Healer, symbolizes the deepest inner pain you carry with you all your life.…. The intense retrograde of Chiron in Aries challenges us to confront this inner pain. Often we know how to heal the pain of others, but that is not self-evident for ourselves. Healing others is then a form of denial in order not to be confronted with…

The Lunar Nodes are not planets or asteroids, but spiritual celestial coordinates calculated from the orbits of the Sun and Moon. The orbit of the Lunar Nodes is in opposite directions through the zodiac and its full cycle takes an average of 18.5 to 19 years, so every two decades we see a repetition of the theme that is then current for all of us. The last time with the Lunar Nodes on the Aries/Libra axis was from December 27, 2004 to June 22, 2006. The North Node and South Node symbolize collective and karmic lessons about future and past…

The first Full Moon after the Summer Equinox of 2023 is a Super Moon and falls at 11º19 in the grounded Cardinal sign of Capricorn. As every New Moon shows a new beginning, the Full Moon is about completion, letting go. The completion, the result. Each Full Moon also reflects what is hidden, unknown to you or reflects a past situation. Go back to the New Moon in Capricorn of December 23, 2022…. What started around that time? What intentions were set then and what did it bring you? Saturn-ruled Capricorn is focused on progress, success, recognition and achievement. So…

Neptune rules the oceans and the seas, the mystical and hidden realm that lies below the surface of the water. There are no limits and restrictions here. Neptune is the lord of Pisces and is the energetic bridge between the old and the new, the gateway of Aries. From June 30, 2023, the soft blue planet Neptune will go retrograde in Pisces at 27°41 and will remain retrograde until December 5, 2023. Neptune is the planet of enchantment, but also of illusion, deceit and glamour. Retrograde Neptune connects us to the subconscious and our dream world. Many live in a…

Each New Moon represents the end of a 28-day cycle and the beginning of a new cycle of the Moon, on its way towards the next Full Moon. The magical merging of Sun and Moon is the ideal time to come into alignment with yourself and take a new direction. The sixth New Moon of 2023 in versatile and sparkling Gemini falls just before the Summer Solstice on June 21, making it a breath of fresh air of new ideas and plans. The Gemini symbol shows two vertical lines that are interconnected and this refers to the duality and versatility…

The Full Moon symbolizes the opposing forces or polarities in life. The Gemini/Sagittarius polarity is a mental axis, with versatile Gemini being about “gathering knowledge” and visionary Sagittarius representing “its higher experience and deeper meaning.” Jupiter, the planetary ruler of Sagittarius is aligned to the North Node in Taurus and forms a beautiful connection with Saturn in Pisces. With this connection we are on the right track…. We become more aware of what is missing or lacking in our lives, especially with regard to self-development, education, study and travel. The Full Moon in Sagittarius illuminates your path and lets you…

Venus, the planet of love, money, desire and beauty travels through the royal fire sign of Leo from June 6, 2023 to October 9, 2023! In the golden light of Leo, Venus falls into the strong arms of red action planet Mars. Mars and Venus will stay in each other's company until July 10, 2023. This fiery tango of Venus and Mars in Leo, 2023 promises to be a long hot summer…. Mars and Venus together create a powerful energy of passion and desire. Venus represents charm, social skills and the ability to connect with others, while Mars represents self-confidence…

Saturn is the Lord of Karma, time, structures and boundaries. When Saturn is retrograde, past, present, and future are intertwined into one. When Saturn is in retrograde, we enter a period of karmic life lessons in which we learn to overcome difficult situations and make wise decisions. From March 11, 2023, Saturn was already in the so-called "pre-shadow period”… Saturn turns retrograde at 7°12.6 Pisces on June 17, 2023, and goes direct again at 0°30 Pisces on November 3, 2023. Only from February 7, 2024, the 'post-retrograde' is over when Saturn returns at the point where it went retrograde (7°8.2…

The New Moon is a recurring magical moment when the Sun and Moon merge and the Light of the Moon is imperceptible in the sky. With this magical "disappearance" of the Moon, the power of the unconscious increases. An energetic gateway to a new beginning of a new 28-day cycle of Mother Moon. Each New Moon holds the promise of a fresh start and this New Moon is focused on getting back to basics and rebuilding from there. The fixed earth sign Taurus is about creative drive, stability and perseverance. With this powerful Taurean energy, we have the opportunity to…

Jupiter takes about 12 years to move through the zodiac and spends an average of one year in each individual zodiac sign, where everything that zodiac sign stands for is magnified, expanded and exaggerated. Jupiter in the first sign of Aries brought new life from May 11, 2022 to May 16, 2023, and Taurus brings this new life in material form. Aries creates, Taurus shapes and Gemini spreads. So, these first three zodiac signs symbolize the beginning of life. Taurus is the ancient symbol of life force, fertility and manifestation, the material, everything that is tangible. This beneficent energy gives…

The Full Moon of May 5th, 2023 is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The Sun, Earth and Moon are not completely aligned, putting the Moon in what is known as the Penumbra or Penunbra of the Earth. Eclipses are harbingers of great universal shifts in our personal and collective lives. Eclipses affect the collective consciousness, worldview and our society. They are collective turning points, shaking us to the core for better or for worse and are intertwined with something that came about three months prior to the Eclipse. Even though it is 'only' a penumbral Eclipse, the influence will not be…

Dwarf planet Pluto, the last planet in our solar system, will go retrograde from May 1, 2023 at 0º Aquarius and will descend back into Capricorn on October 2023 at 27º Capricorn… Pluto retrograde is a period of purification of body and mind ... To give intense attention to your soul in order to restore contact with your inner Self. All planetary retrogrades give us the opportunity to review, reflect and reassess life. The transforming power of Pluto, the planet of life, death and rebirth, becomes even more intense than it already is... A retrograde period is always focused on…

When the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, the light from the Sun is overshadowed by the Moon, there is a Solar Eclipse. A Solar Eclipse has a major impact on the world around us, but also in your own world. The New Moon April 20, 2023 is a total hybrid Solar Eclipse in Aries. A Hybrid Solar Eclipse is a total Eclipse, but it begins and ends as an annular Eclipse. This Total Hybrid Solar Eclipse can be seen in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, Australia, Indian Ocean and Antarctica. This Eclipse is extra special, because it…

The first Full Moon after the Spring Equinox shines in Libra, the sign of Relationships, Cooperation, Balance, Harmony and the true essence of love and connection. With this Full Moon, Sun in Aries and Moon in Libra are exactly opposite each other. This Full Pink Moon at 16º07 in the Cardinal Sign of Libra is a moment of completion and fulfillment and is the continuation of the cycle that began with the New Moon in Libra on September 25, 2022. What was sown then may now be reaped. The Aries/Libra polarity is about relationships, with Aries standing for ‘yourself’ and…

The Sun and Moon merge in Pisces and with this magical and powerful moment, the Moon begins a new monthly cycle of growth. The New Moon of February 20, 2023 falls on 1°22 in the dreamy, imaginative and spiritual waters of Pisces, the magical kingdom of King Neptune. This New Moon in Pisces near the fortunate bright fixed star Formalhaut is a powerful and bright moment to make your dreams come true…. In view of the upcoming Spring Equinox of March 21, 2023, the new astrological year, the time has come to release all that no longer resonates with your…

The Full Moon symbolizes the opposing forces or polarities in life. The Full Moon, the magical moment when Sun and Moon are exactly opposite each other is a moment of fulfillment, completion and also awareness of physical, mental and emotional blockages. The Full Worm Moon of March 7, 2023 at 16º40 in Virgo is the cumulation of a cycle that began with the New Moon in Virgo of August 27, 2022. So everything that was sown last summer 2022 can now be harvested, will be followed up or the results of what was started then become visible. Cosmic Harvest Time!…

Pluto was only discovered in 1930, the last planet of our solar system and the most distant planet from our Sun. The cycle of Pluto around the Sun is on average 248 years…. Pluto takes about 12 to 28 years to travel through an individual constellation, and because of Pluto's slow orbital period around the Sun, we speak of a generational planet. The name Pluto originally meant "wealth" and was used in ancient times as a nickname for Hades, the God of the Underworld. Pluto symbolizes renewal, regeneration and survival, money, power, death, awakening and rebirth and all the treasures…

From March 8, 2023 to February 14, 2026, Saturn, Lord of Karma and Time, travels through the waters of Pisces, the mystical and hidden realm of King Neptune. Pisces is related to the 12th House or the House of Karma, cosmic consciousness, the flow of life, the metaphysical world that connects everything and everyone. The 12th House is the inner world, the House of Universal Love, Anonymity, Redemption, the End and the Beginning, Letting Go and the Silence. It takes 28 to 30 years for Saturn to travel through the entire zodiac. The last time Saturn was in Pisces was…