Happy New Year

As we say goodbye to 2018 let us realize what we have survived. Almost every planet has been retrograde putting a slow down or stop to almost everything. What a challenge, so many sad endings and challenges paving the way for a new reality without realizing that it was all a growth experience. We are stronger for all that 2018 gave us to overcome, learning as we go. So now on to 2019, keeping an open mind, being more creative and having more compassion for ourselves and others. We will find ourselves a little more serious and conservative but with more optimism. Patience will be a strong rule. With Jupiter (the planet of expansion) in the sign of Sagittarius (energy and strong will) for the next year all of us will see excellent bright new beginnings built with integrity. We will make new discoveries and new friends, letting go of toxic people and embracing those who enrich our lives. There will some challenging times but we will view them as learning experiences and emerge better for the experience. As we say thank you to 2018 for the lesson, bring it on 2019 we're stronger and ready! Don't forget to breathe!

Full Moon

Full moon December 22, 2018 in the sign of Cancer. With the conjunction of the winter solstice and the sun moving in to Capricorn for the month there is a lot of energy going on. Nurturing, compassion, and excitement is in the air. As we will be paying closer attention to others and our personal emotions we must remember to stay grounded. Among this busy time of the holiday season the full moon will create a lot of overwhelming issues and we must prioritize or having a melt down is inevitable. Cancer is a sign of trying to help everyone and Capricorn is the sign of staying focused. Be sure to be careful with your emotions and opinions as they could spark quite the debate on things that really require us to just put "one foot in front of the other" and take "baby steps". Just know it will all work out well and with the Capricorn energy and hard work it's all good. It will be a really nice and happy holiday season we just need to focus on what's really important as we nurture ourselves also. Have a fantastic Holiday season and don't forget to breathe!

New Moon

Yay, Mercury is finally stationary direct (a few more days for moving forward), lots of miscommunication and frustration will be lighter and more forgiving. New Moon December 7, 2018 in Sagittarius, great time to set those intentions for new beginnings. Mars conjunct Neptune will give us the energy to act on those intentions but make sure you dot your i's and cross your t's as Neptune can bring some confusion. Everyone will feel lighter and excited for the bustle of the Christmas season. There have been some endings, some large, some small, but we will see that these had to end for the new to come. It will be exciting if you can keep an open mind. Keep the faith because it's all good, be sure to breathe!

Full Moon

Full Moon in Gemini on November 23, 2018. Lots of energy and conversation, however with Gemini saying one thing and meaning another there could be a few misunderstandings. Nothing permanent. Remember Mercury retrograde being careful when shopping and driving, people are too much in a hurry and lack of concentration and focus will abound. There will be a lot of distractions. Be wary this full moon with advertising sales saying one thing and finding out there are restrictions attached or is not as imagined. Bait and switch is possible. Watch your temper also as there may be a lot of "biting your tongue" going on. Since the moon is full there will be some expanding waistlines also. With all this energy the next week will be a lot of fun if we can keep our perspective. Enjoy the excitement with family and friends and have a thankful Happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget to breathe, it's all good!

Mercury Retrograde

Venus, the planet of love and beauty will station direct November 16, 2018. Since October 4 there has been miscommunication between relationships, romantic and otherwise. That new sweater or car part we purchased just didn't work out or the haircut didn't go just right. Now that Venus is direct all of those frustrations will lift and we can move forward with those decisions to stay or go. However, the same day Mercury goes retrograde as it does at least three times a year for about three weeks. This retrograde will end December 6, with a week of shadow afterward. It would be a good idea to postpone gift buying until after the retrograde especially if considering electronics since Mercury rules communication and electronics. Expect breakdowns and returns, keep your receipts. Please do not initiate any important projects if at all possible, however this is a good time to bring projects to completion. Also Mercury affects travel, expect delays and confusion. There will be Neptune in the mix and because of Mercury retrograde we will experience a lot of smoke and mirrors and exaggeration. Be careful to double and triple check everything and don't believe everything that's being said media or otherwise, fact checking is crucial. Jupiter, the planet of good luck and expansion has moved in to another sign and is at home in Sagittarius. Pay attention to the good vibes coming your way so you can act on them the middle of December! It's all good, just be diligent and don't forget to breathe!!

New Moon

New Moon November 7 at 11:23 AM EDT, this is quite the crazy new moon. So many changes and opportunities - Jupiter the planet of expansion, good luck and growing will be changing signs into a fire energy sign (Sagittarius). With unpredictable Uranus in the mix all of us will experience good luck in some area of our lives. Relationships will smooth out and become more exciting, money issues should be resolved and by doing some quick thinking will even out and get better. We will all receive some new opportunity that we had never thought of before but be sure to do your homework to make sure it is the right one for us. In the world stage we should expect the unexpected. The very thing we thought would happen could really shock us and having us shaking our heads wondering what just happened! It's all good, be sure to look for the smallest opportunity for constructive change. Because Jupiter grows things so can our waistlines! The Universe is always working for our good even if we don't see it at the moment! These are interesting times! Don't forget to breathe!

Full Moon

Welcome to the full moon October 24, 2018 with all it's chaos and uncertainty. Time to make decisions on those relationships that need reevaluating, tweaking or just plain ending and walking away. Revelations will become more apparent and we could be very surprised with the unexpected information that we are made aware of in this volatile time period. Be careful driving and operating machinery, computers may act up temporarily, while everyone's patience will be tested. This high energy time is very good for clearing out and starting over even with the smallest things, maybe pay off that charge account that's been annoying! Try to remember while we are feeling this energy other people we come in contact with are feeling it too, hopefully we can control our clashes and make this productive not destructive. A couple of days is all it takes and then everything should settle down, please be careful with your words and physical endeavors as we could trip ourselves up, literally. It's all good, just be sure to breathe!!

Venus retrograde

Venus became retrograde and will not go direct until November 16, 2018. Relationships of all kinds will be the focus, whether it is work, personal, money and self. People from our past will suddenly appear and if we want them back in to our lives will be our decision, good or bad. Things that have been hidden or lost will all of a sudden show up, maybe that necklace you misplaced or someone not being entirely truthful, even to ourselves. A lot of reevaluation will be taking place and new realities will show up, some life changing but in a good way since we have control. That new hairdo may not be quite what we expect, or maybe that new purse just doesn't cut it. Anyway, best to wait until after the retrograde to make those big purchases or makeovers, please no face lifts at this time for sure. Quite the reawakening time and could get quite interesting! Some musings from Dennis Fairchild: The cosmos is giving you a poetic license to consciously choose your next problems now. “Life is a matter of choices,” reminds JC Maxwell, "and every choice you make makes you.” Give yourself credit for how far you've come already!" Don't forget to breathe!!

Full Moon

Aries Full Moon 10:51 PM EST will be intense. With the Fall Equinox and the tough astrological summer we will be feeling all kinds of pent up emotions. If we find ourselves getting angry at the drop of a hat or just plan annoyed at everything it will mean Mars has been touching us moving in a forward motion. Some of us have had to let go of relationships that no longer serve us but the lesson in them will stay with us and move us to a better place. If you have been repressing your emotions (especially anger) this is a time when they will make themselves known through a bad cold or intense fatigue. In order to recover from all this energy it is best to put it to work for you instead of against you. Fall is a good time to let go of the intensity of the summer and air out the house along with your emotions, decluttering all areas within yourself will be a good thing with this full moon intensity. Some of us will feel intense sadness that will increase into energy that will be useful in the long run, we must be patient with ourselves and others. The next week or so will find things leveling out and we will feel more productive and calm, baby steps please! Don't forget to breathe!

New Moon

There is a new moon in Virgo on September 9, 2019 at 2:01 PM EST. What we can expect is a renewed sense of purpose in putting together new ideas and plans for the new few months. Paying attention to details are some of the things that Virgos are known for, and being organized. We will want to put things in order, clean and purge whether it's in the home, work or relationships. There may be sudden upsets but be reassured that they will pass with no residual, it's just the frustration of wanting to do too much in a short period of time. Hidden agendas and behind the scenes issues will come forward that will surprise everyone, but then again maybe not, since suspicion has been around for a few weeks. The urge to move forward is strong with Saturn (planet of education and restriction) moving direct and we will feel compelled to make things right. New beginnings are great under a new Moon as it grows toward the full moon in two weeks. Make it work for you being diligent and precise with organization and communication. Keeping positive thoughts are essential during a new moon period in order to draw the best toward you! It's all good and don't forget to breathe!!

Full Moon

Full Moon in Pisces August 26, 2018. Could be we've been feeling exhausted and overwhelmed with Mercury having resumed direct motion. Everything that was stalled has started to move forward all at once. We may be feeling restless and unable to sleep experiencing some anxiety. This would be the energy of the full moon and Mars getting ready to resume it's forward motion. Mars rules high energy, war, bad weather and bad moods due to all the frustration. The best way to cope with all of this energy is to prioritize and keep things in perspective or we may say and do things we may be sorry for later. Try to clean closets, pay bills, pull weeds or maybe just take a badly needed nap!! It'll all settle down in about a week, be sure to breathe!

Solar Eclipse

There is another solar eclipse August 11, 2018 in the sign of Leo, the lion. We just feel like run, run, run and can we get it all done. This is a great time to try to put new beginnings in to place however, frustration builds with 6 planets retrograde: Mars, Pluto, Mercury, Saturn, Neptune and newly retrograde Uranus holding us back. Two steps forward, three steps back seems to be the norm right now and with Uranus stepping up with the rumblings and upheaval it can just be all too much to take. Everything is crossed over and unusual things are happening and will continue to do so for most of the month of August. This is the time to make our lists for the ideas we have wanted to move forward with and getting ready to implement them. Relationships are difficult right now, ripe with misunderstandings, just remember that this too shall pass and we will wonder what the problem was after all is said and done. Best to skate through this time until closer to the end of the month when things will slowly start to move forward again. Most important to not forget to breathe!

Lunar Eclipse/Mercury retrograde

Mercury the planet of communication and electronics went retrograde today until August 19, 2018. Expect miscommunication, misunderstandings and just plain frustrations. People will say one thing and mean another so reviewing is very important. Not a good time to start something new but a great time to bring things to completion and reinvent yourself. However, in the mix is a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on July 27, 2018 at 4:20 PM. If you haven't felt the energy of this eclipse you will. There will be endings, some happy some not so happy, and opportunities we aren't sure we want to move forward but some will be very good. People will be belligerent, frustrated and confused. Remember when dealing with the public or relatives that the eclipse will affect everyone in one way or another, patience is required. With this eclipse it is good to let it go in order for the new opportunities to arrive. Having Mars, the planet of war and heavy energy in the mix isn't helping. Be careful driving and working with heavy machinery. Listen carefully to new ideas and some good things in the next two weeks. From Margaret Mitchell in Gone with the Wind: "After all, tomorrow is another day." Don't forget to breathe!!

New Moon/Solar Eclipse

In the middle of New Moon/Solar Eclipse energy how busy are we? Making decisions to let go of what doesn't serve us no matter how small in order for the new and better to come. Keep our intentions positive and moving as this energy will last for a while especially with Jupiter going direct (the planet of expansion and luck) and adding to the energy. Try to be focused and observant to the endings and beginnings. Even though we may be upset over some things that need to pass away keep in mind there is always something behind that will be better. Is hard to keep the faith that the universe is acting in our best interest so is important to take a deep breath and believe!!

Full Moon/Mars retrograde

Full moon in Capricorn June 28, 2018. Mars retrograde June 26, 2018 until August 28, 2018 and as with most retrogrades it is a time of reevaluation. Mars the planet of high energy will slow down and go backwards. Could be things and thoughts may just slow down with a big sigh. However, with the full moon in Capricorn, the sign of hard work, we could find ourselves frustrated with having to slow our forward motion. In order to make all this energy work for us this is a great time to look at all of our "projects" at work and at home and take some time to look at them objectively and decide what is important. Cleaning out all the cobwebs from our thoughts and from our homes and places of employment will make this time a lot easier. Clean those closets, organize and organize even more, everything will fall in to place. We will be experiencing eclipse season soon and there will be a lot of energy to cope with. Great time to journal and meditate on how we want to see our forward progress when everything settles down. Full moons are great times to release those things or people that no longer serve us and Mars retrograde during this time will give us the ability to rethink our actions. It's all good so don't forget to breathe!!

New Moon in Gemini

New moon in Gemini, June 13, 2018 adds to our already mounting confusion. Having many decisions to make can be overwhelming. Gemini, the dual sign of the twins gives us two or more decisions to pick from and the uncertainty of which one will work for us. This new moon will give us the inspiration to decide which path to take. Letting go is very hard to do but keeping the faith in our strength will help us through the right path for us going forward. Be careful of duality in conversations, it could be what is said is not what is meant. Second guessing will be part of the mix so better to stay grounded and look at all of our options. This is a powerful time with so many planets retrograde or beginning to go retrograde so reviewing is very important. Dreams may become stronger so if you remember them pay attention to what they are trying to say to you as they could help in your decision making process. It's all good and positive just very busy. Don't forget to breathe!

Full Moon in Sagittarius

There is a full moon in the sign of Sagittarius today, expect a lot of high energy activity. Sudden information will be made available to us to make educated decisions regarding employment and relationships. We may have been sitting "on the fence" for a while now trying to come to a conclusion of what we need to do and for the new few days information will be made available to us to come to whatever is the best direction for us to take. It may not seem as though we should follow our intuition however, it may lead us to new beginnings that will be the best for us to follow. We will feel a little unnerved because of the way this is delivered to us but letting go of being rigid in our beliefs will let the "sun shine in" and we will have that "a ha" moment that all will be well. Remember baby steps, one step at a time with this good energy. Don't forget to breathe!

New Moon

There is a new moon in the sign of Taurus the bull this morning. Time for new beginnings that will be stable and encouraging. The bull is stubborn and doesn't let go easily so by putting that energy in to our progress we can expect slow steady and positive results if we don't give up. Stability is the word for this time going forward toward the full moon in two weeks. However, Uranus the planet of unexpected happenings will be changing signs from Aries into Taurus. This is momentous because Aries is a fire sign and rules heat and fire and clashes that we have been experiencing for the last 7 years or so. Now we will experience Taurus who rules the earth and unexpected happenings with earthquakes, and storms, think of the volcano in Hawaii which will probably explode soon. In our personal lives we can expect our stability to be shaken up only to be replaced by something much more positive, some things will happen suddenly some much more slowly so we have to pay attention. This is a positive time for growth and making those changes we have been wanting to make, some will be our choice and some will be made for us. Hopefully we will have the choice first. Pay attention to your finances as we will want to save more and get out of debt, Uranus can help with that energy also. It is very important to remember to breathe through it all, it's all good!

Full Moon

The Moon in Scorpio is full at 8:58 PM EDST, we can expect an emotional few days and find letting go is the theme of this moon. The intensity of the Mars/Pluto conjunction (energy/transformation) will be felt in a very strong way. The message is to be aware of the changes around us and adapt to them in a positive way going forward. Pay attention to those things, people or feelings we are holding on to that don't serve us and only add to our frustration. Time to turn all that energy in to something positive and change ourselves and our attitude. We may find ourselves very sad letting go of some of these feelings however, keeping in mind that when we do, something better is just around the corner. Full moons are traditionally emotional and this one will be more so with so much transformational energy in the mix. Just pace yourself and don't forget to breathe!

New Moon

New Moon April 15, 2018, 9:57 PM. The moon becomes dark in Aries which is in a great position to bring high energy to begin new projects and finish those that have been waiting to be completed. Dust off the shelves, purge the closets and move forward, letting go of the past. Mercury goes direct also and for most of us has been a difficult time. Especially with mixed up communications, forgive and forget. Give it another week to clean up the damage and then moving forward won't be so challenging. Mars conjunct Saturn and now Pluto brings sudden endings, ego trips and some unexplained nastiness. Challenging month of April. Evidence of this may be the political climate that seems so confusing, whether on the world stage or closer to home. Another aspect is Saturn turning retrograde for the next three months. Since Saturn rules the cold and those experiencing it are tired, we all may be feeling relief very soon with Saturn pulling back a little. Revisiting those unexplained happenings and learning from them so they don't repeat themselves is a good time for the retrograde period. Moving forward and letting go of those people, things, stresses and that which does not serve us will be easier and made clearer so we don't "hang on" to that which may hold us back from our forward progress and purpose. Remember "Lessons are repeated until they are learned", look for the lessons. Remember to breathe through it all!

Blue Moon

March 31, 2018 the second full moon of the month is called a "Blue Moon". This full moon falls in the sign of Libra affecting our balance with everything. It has been a challenging week leading up to this full moon with breakups, losses and just plain frustration. Take heart, the energy will dissipate soon and then we can all move forward with a lighter heart. Don't let anyone get under your skin as this energy is affecting them also and we really wouldn't know how, so patience is called for along with understanding. The feeling of not accomplishing everything we want to do will still be strong but remember "baby steps" and it will all fall in to place slowly. Mercury is still retrograde so is a great time to remove those people, items and thoughts from our reality. Great time to plan for the next month or so those new beginnings especially with spring here and "housecleaning", open the windows for the fresh air and don't forget to breathe!!

Spring Equinox/Mercury retrograde

Happy Spring! Hope springs eternal, all of our pent up energy will be realized as we bring forth all of our hopes and dreams. Mars is in the sign of Capricorn and that means that energy to put to use in all of our endeavors will be there, learning and purging and moving forward. Be diligent with our research for new beginnings so that pitfalls will not appear. Saying no might be important since everyone is overwhelmed and asking for help, be discriminating. Everything just seems easier but alas, mercury retrograde is in the shadows adding frustration to the mix. Car problems, computer issues (phones) and mix ups in communication will be in place for the next three weeks starting March 22. So much for moving forward, however this is a great time to put plans in to place such as writing our resume or researching that new car or house or complete those plans we've been holding on to for a while. Frustrations abound, don't sign really important papers or start anything new unless looking at everything very closely, it will all be good if we do our homework. All of the good within us honors the good in all of us! Breathe!

St. Patrick's Day New Moon

New Moon March 17, 2018 at 9:11 AM EST. Don't give up on your dreams. We will find ourselves thinking of all the new things we would like to do and will try to put them in motion. Is a great time to put them in to reality. We have to be careful of being our own worst enemy by talking ourselves out of what we want to do and when others pull us in a different direction. Remember how strong you are and just say no to some requests that are really not your responsibility. Be careful of getting angry with unimportant items, reviewing our reasons because they don't meet our versions of what it is we want. Mars will be moving in to Capricorn soon and our energy stores will be revived to get those things done we have been sitting on. We have what it takes just stay focused! Breathe!

Full Moon

Full Moon in Virgo, March 1, 2018. This is a dreamy full moon, could we be deceiving ourselves? Things or emotions that have been hidden will be made clear. Make no decisions with Mars in the mix, take your time and be diligent. We will be experiencing some magical excitement and we will know what to do. The full moon brings illumination to many problems we may be experiencing and it also helps put it all in to perspective. We have been feeling the purging and letting go feeling, just be aware of just what it is you are letting go. Some things are more important that others. We will begin to feel more grounded as acceptance creeps in to our consciousness and moving forward will become easier. Soon the Mercury retrograde, along with Jupiter retrograde will be setting up, some obstacles will be in place but all that means is to look at everything with a critical and discriminating eye. Rethink decisions and everything will turn out fine, trust in yourself. Take a deep breath too!

Solar Eclipse

Solar eclipse in Aquarius tomorrow will bring some relief from the intense energy of the lunar eclipse a couple of weeks ago. This is a nice calming new moon with opportunities abound for new beginnings. We will hear from someone we haven't heard from in a while and renew our friendship. This is a great time to review our finances, taking a hard look at how we are spending our money. Clearing out the old, making room for the new, think spring cleaning. Be careful of not becoming overwhelmed with all the choices is better to complete projects rather than start new ones. Even though there are many changes, some good, some challenging, will be a little easier to cope. It seems as though everyone is just a tad bit friendlier so enjoy the moments! It's all good, don't forget to breathe!

Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse

January 31, 2018 at 8:27 AM there will be a Lunar eclipse/Full Moon. The energy has been building for a little while now and we can all feel the frustrations around us. Issues that have been around since the last Solar Eclipse in August, 2017 will rear up and find resolution, good or bad. We have to let go so we can move forward, as hard as that can be. Such as that 5 pounds we keep saying we are going to lose, eating healthy. The partnership that needs reevaluating. Old grievances that just aren't worth holding on to anymore. All of these issues put a lot of pressure on our thinking and feeling. Changing how we look at things can really help. Remember everyone is feeling the cycle and it can affect us personally so patience and awareness are key. It is important to remind ourselves that some of the changes imposed on us are really for the higher good and we can move forward joyfully, letting go is hard to do but the reward is worth it. This full moon/lunar eclipse/blue moon is a once in many years occurrence, may we enjoy the beauty of it while making sure we breathe!!

Six planets in Capricorn/New Moon

Wow, six major planets plus the moon are all transiting in Capricorn the sign of hard work, loyalty and down to business. During this time,(especially after the New Moon: January 16, 2018, 9:17 PM/EST) we can feel like organizing has become easier and getting the checkbook balanced wasn't so bad after all. We feel like making long range plans and sticking to them, now is a good time to plan a vacation, buy a house, sell a house, etc. Communications and negotiations will turn very much business like and we will reevaluate our future plans and how they fit in to our value system. Some things just need to be let go of in order to move forward and this new moon will make those decisions much easier (reevaluating our new year's resolutions). Is so difficult sometimes to find a happy balance and Capricorn will help us since the sign is very down to earth. Unfortunately for those in the cold it seems as though it will stay that way a little while longer since Saturn rules the cold and so does Capricorn and Saturn is sitting in Capricorn for a while. However, by the end of February, when the sun moves into Aquarius we will find some relief from the weather. This is an exciting time for all business and relationship decisions and will set us up for most of the year! Breathing is important now!!