April 2023

Between the Mercury retrograde in Taurus and the recent solar eclipse, it’s perfectly normal to feel exhausted. I definitely have been feeling more tired than usual! We are adjusting to the new energy, of Pluto in Aquarius and of Saturn in Pisces, and as we do so, we’re realising we need to purge the old energy, so try and get plenty of rest!

Eclipses come in pairs. We are between eclipses right now- it’s a time where we can burn through karma and welcome in some spiritual wisdom. It’s a great time to listen to your dreams for some insight. Some cultures faste at this time and connect to their ancestors more consciously. I run systemic constellation sessions which help with connection to our ancestors- maybe give one of my workshops a go!

So up until the next eclipse on May 5, there is something that you can let go of- something that is not helping you. If you have knowledge of your birth chart you can track where 14 degrees of Scorpio is in your birth chart. This is the area where you need to let something go.

Mercury retrograde is in Taurus -Taurus takes a long time to build and create the things we value. If new things are suddenly appearing , take your time. Uranus is in the mix with this Mercury retrograde and it is linked to shocks and surprises, but because Mercury is retrograde until May 14th, make sure you are reviewing anything linked with purchases , especially if you are drawn to impulse buying.

Pluto is about to station retrograde in Aquarius on May 1st, this is linked to a very big transformation of your life, especially linked to the house where Pluto is transiting your chart..

When a planet stations, it slows to a standstill in the sky, granting it more power than usual.

Pluto energy is linked to major fears but

Pluto is about not buying into the fear especially when it’s stationing direct

It would be wise to use this week to activate a transformation journey, to help counteract the fear.

Pluto is presenting you with an opportunity to push for a major transformation that you’ve been anticipating for months now.

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WE are still in Taurus season until May 21st. In Taurus season, we are reminded to step back from the constant hustle and prioritise our enjoyment of the present moment. To slow down, indulge our senses, and create a sense of wealth and abundance for ourselves rather than await it. You could do this by having pleasurable meals or taking luxurious baths, or anything else that feels great for your body . Hope you have a lovely week

The creature comfort Cancer moon has been around for the past 2 days. The moon will be in Leo all day Thursday , Friday and Saturday. A good day for being around children, good day for creativity and using leadership skills in groups.

The moon moves into Virgo at 8pm UK time Saturday ,

So Sunday and Monday the moon will be in virgo, this is about accepting our imperfections and not worrying too much about the details of life, knowing that fulfilment can come from being of service to others , rather than achieving perfection.

Then the moon will move into Libra on Tuesday morning and will be there for the whole of Tuesday and Wednesday. This is about realising that life cannot always be continually harmonious , stress is part of life, but then beautiful art and music an be used to help with the stress, rather than completely ignore any stresses that arrive.

Today , Wednesday 12th April, the moon is in the sign of Capricorn and the sun is still in Aries. They are forming a square , (a 90 degree aspect), ie: 3 signs away from each other. (This is a bit of a clash).

The moon in Capricorn is mature, disciplined, pragmatic and focused. The Sun in Aries is about fun, new beginnings and excitement. What we are focusing on emotionally will not be supported by the world today. BUT both Capricorn and Aries are both cardinal signs, so it could be a good day to get things up and running, (maybe something to do with work rather than emotional events).

Mercury has just entered its shadow period. It will be retrograde from April 21st until May 14th. This happens at least 3 times a year (sometimes 4) It is best to think of it as Mercury REVIEW. IE: a period of timeshare you can make something perfect, or at least a load better that was previously imperfect.

Mercury is in Taurus, conjunct Uranus , there might be sudden , (ie Uranian), communication that has been held back before. Watch out for shocking news either personally or in the wider news, especially linked to finances.

Yesterday was the start of the Jupiter Sun Kazimi in Aries… a kazimi is a very close conjunction; a ‘moves like Jagger” conjunction. Mick Jagger has a Jupiter sun conjunction in his birth chart.

The line “my ego is big, I don’t give a ……shit”

When the sun is conjunct to Jupiter good questions to ask are:

What’s non-negotiable about me, who am I?

What are my passions?

What’s the natural obvious next step?

Venus has just moved into Gemini .

Mars was in Gemini for 6 months, did we make war during the last 6 months regarding communications? Will this new transit help us make peace with our communications?

BACK TO THE MOON…

The moon moves from Capricorn to Aquarius on Thursday 13th around 10pm. This Aquarius moon is intellectual, stubborn, longs for community , yet keeps emotions private. We will be under the Aquarius moon on Friday and Saturday.

Around midnight Saturday night, Sunday morning the moon moves into Pisces until Tuesday at 2am in the morning.

Pisces moon is a shapeshifter moon, increasing the ability to merge the worlds of wakefulness and slumber, or even to shape shift into a mythological creature, an animal or an elemental force of nature.

We are in the waning cycle of the moon, time to tie up loose ends before we enter the solar eclipse in the early hours of Thursday 20th April. It is at the 29 degree of Aries, this is the last degree of Aries , it represents a super concentrated shot of that sign.

Eclipses predict periods of change over the next 6 months.

Good questions for this eclipse, especially linked to where you have 29 degrees of Aries in your chart are:

How does my self doubt take my power away?

How does my self doubt enable toxic relationships?

Can my insecurities be a source of strength?

The sun Jupiter conjunction will still be in play during the eclipse. Jupiter is a benefic, or lucky planet. Jupiter brings lots of opportunities, but you have to remember to take action to help this luck appear.