Mercury Retrograde Throwing all the Shade!

April 21st through May 14th Mercury goes Retrograde in Taurus. I thought I would take the time to do a write up for WTF that means for us all! Reading for your Rising sign may have the most accurate reading. You can check out your Sun and Moon sign though just so you don't miss out!

Aries: Your impulsive spending is catching up to you these days with a 2nd house placement this Mercury Retrograde! Your finances can take a hit now and how much you have been spending may cause some tension. Watching your accounts is a must. Paying off the final bills from your last shopping spree may be a focus for you now. Be sure to dot your I’s and cross your T’s financially this month and a half as unexpected bills can arise. Coming up with a new budget and sticking to it is necessary now. With your plan in place, you can now rest assure that your wallet is secure.

Taurus: Mercury will be Retrograde in your sign, in your 1st house and will will have you questioning what you forgot and what you missed as mixed messages can cause confusion. This is not a good time to spend money on beautification or makeovers for you. Save it for another time as what you see may not be what you get. You may be questioning how you are seen by others and getting mixed signals from others and this can F with your self esteem. You are a bad bitch all around Taurus birthday girl or boy! Unfortunately your birthday gift is that you will especially be effected with this Retrograde in your sign.

Gemini: Mercury is your ruling planet, so Mercury Retrograde hits different for you! The part of your chart ruling the unconscious, subconscious, and sleep, the 12th house, is lit up by this Mercury Retrograde. I can imagine the often-present hurricane in your head rarely stops these days. Only now your waking mind is getting things mixed up with your dreams you had the night before. The two are nearly inseparable these days. You may be struggling with insomnia and brain fog like woah! Do yourself a favor and write those dreams, visions, and ideas down. You wont regret it. Listen to your gut, slow down, and be careful what and who you put your trust in with this planet retrograde in your house of hidden enemies.

Cancer: Mercury goes Retrograde in your social area of your chart, the 11th house, so you may see plans get mixed up or dropped with friends in the month ahead. If you get mad, take a damn breath and communicate as calmly as you can. Don't cry or lose friends over spilled milk! Instead of pouting over what you think your friends said, take some time and have a conversation with them to get the mixed signals straightened out. Remember, homebody Cancer, Mercury in retrograde is not an excuse to stay home after May 14th!

Leo: Work hard, play hard, and now redo all the work you did again! Mercury will go Retrograde in your 10th house of career and reputation and will lead to mix ups on the job causing miscommunications and confusion. Watch how you communicate when frustrated with those in power or even your coworkers in the month ahead. Don't lose your temper around those you spend 8 hours a day with. Double and triple check your emails before sending. You are apt to sent the wrong thing to the wrong person. Furthermore, it is not a good time to get a new job now. It will not be what is seems in the description. Wait till after May 14th to submit those resumes.

Virgo: Lately you have been buried in books, blogs, and banter searching for what makes your soul complete. It’s not hidden in the couch cushions; Virgo, stop cleaning them and focus! Your spiritual beliefs have been a conundrum for you. You have been searching and now things may seem more mixed up than ever for you as Mercury Retrogrades in your 9th house of spiritual beliefs. You will see some challenges in what you are trying to learn and what you teach others. If in school, projects can get lost or erased. Save your homework and paperwork on two drives not just one!

Libra: With your 8th house highlighted this Mercury Retrograde, You may be seeing some issues with your taxes as other people's money is highlighter. Make sure you pay any tax bills on time or Uncle Sam will come at you bro! If expecting a check from a law suit settlement it may get delayed. So can any payments from any inheritances you are due. If you are in a relationship, you may be working through some concerns with your partner is being honest with you as trust issues can be stirred by this retrograde. Mixed signals can be all in your head when Mercury is playing tricks. Make sure not to be too hasty with those close to you now.

Scorpio: Trouble in paradise may be a real thing now as Mercury backspins in your 7th house of partnership. Mercury Retrograde will be causing some issues specifically with your lover and you. Don’t say it unless you mean it and make sure you are clear when talking about important issues. There will be miscommunications with partners and that can be with work partners also. Careful communication at your place of work will be of great necessity now also. Finding harmony may be a calm conversation away. Planning a marriage during Retrograde is uber risky, so it is not advised! If you are not married or boo'd up dating can be some unstable territory now. If you have tough dates now, don't let it put you off from finding love. Things will get better after the Retrograde. Also don't let these bad connections force you back into an old lovers arms from your past. They are in the past for the reason. Keep your life jacket on though as the boat will be easily rocked until May 14th.

Sagittarius: Mercury will go Retrograde in your 6th house and you will need to be on your game at work and with your health. There can be some mix ups in these areas so be sure to communicate clearly and write down dates correct for appointments. Don't skip the important ones and watch for warning signs. It is not the best time to start a new exercise routine, but you can start planning one. Joining a gym may also result in hidden fees you didn't expect. You may find chores increase and new projects at work double. Slow and steady wins the race. It can’t always be new adventures and fun!

Capricorn: As Mercury goes Retrograde in your 5th house of romance, creativity, and children. Dates you plan to go on now can turn sour or not be with the person you though you were to meet! You will need to be careful how you communicate with your children, if you have them. If you do not have children, you can see issues with creative blocks and being unable to accurately express yourself. Don’t rush creative projects now. Go through what you do create with a fine tooth comb for mistakes. You may get some criticism you interpret wrong. Don't throw throw your project out the window yet. Take time and revise it. After May 14th things will come together.

Aquarius: Mercury will Retrograde in your 4th house of home, family, and the relationship with your mother. You may have some disagreements and misunderstandings with Mom and your family right now. Make sure you explain your thoughts clearly and calmly to Mom and anyone in your family with a chip on their shoulder. Take it easy and allow yourself time to rest. Expect delays in home renovations, broken appliances, and issues with contracts. Use your quick wit to think outside the box in the meanwhile for brilliant solutions to problems. If you need to hire a contractor to get the job done in your house, make sure they are highly trustworthy. I know you would do the renovations and fixes all by yourself if you could. You can’t do it all! Well not all the time.

Pisces: Mercury will go Retrograde in your 3rd house that is ruled by Mercury, making this Retrograde extra Retrogrady! You may see some communication issues with your siblings and some possible issues with travel. Get your car tuned up before this time. Don’t purchase any new appliances, computers, or a new car for that matter. Double check any emails you send. Your communication will be challenged especially during this retrograde. If planning a trip check your itinerary thrice or you may be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Assure your mapped route is correct and expect construction and delays on the way. Take care talking with your siblings now. If issues arise don't allow outbursts of emotion to get the best of you. You can also see long lost siblings contact you out of the blue!

Aries New Moon Eclipse in Aries 4/20/23

As we ready ourselves for spring, the birds are chirping, the flowers are popping up, and there are rams and goats in the sky, there is a rather pressing New Moon Eclipse in Aries kicking Eclipse Season off with a bang! Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and lets us know if you ain't first you're last! Aries is bold, brave, and blunt. They are independent, impulsive and impatient. Yes, they are a super fun sign here to show you what life is like living on the edge. They crave a good adventure and will drag you kicking and screaming with them for the ride. This is exactly what this New Moon Eclipse will do for us. Buckle up!

Eclipses are New Moons or Full Moons x 10. They encourage changes and bring them often suddenly to our door step. Knock knock change is here! You can't hide. You have to just go with the vibe. Ok so there are about 4 eclipses in a year so why have you not had crazy changes in your personal life? Well these Eclipses happen in a different sign in a different house in your chart for everyone. You may not have any significant connections this Aries New Moon Eclipse happening at 29 degrees Aries as others do. This is why not every single Eclipse will rock your boat. That is ok. Trust me, you will get your turn! Check your chart. Degrees matter. Angles matter. If you have planets at or near 29 degrees Aries or in the opposing sign Scorpio you will certainly feel this. If you have angles at or near this degree, such as your Ascendant or Descendant, Midheaven or IC (all 4 corners of your chart) hitting near this New Moon Eclipse you will feel it. This is why I am here to help complete a birth chart for you if you do not have one.

This particular Eclipse in Aries will bring to us the courage to start what we have not and to perhaps finish those projects we have been painstakingly working on for the last 6 months. Look back 6 months as we do see Eclipses occur in the same sign (or very close) within 6 months of each other, often kicking off a theme in our lives. Now USUALLY New Moons bring us new energy for new beginnings. This particular New Moon Eclipse though can bring endings our way unexpectedly with the 29th degree involved and Pluto hitting it with a tough square.

Check it, the 29th degree is the last degree in any sign. This degree brings the desire to get shit done and NOW! This degree has very important messages for you and lessons are often brought to completion in this degree. Pluto loves to force transformation on all of us. In a square it can be painful transformation. So now with this Eclipse you may see completion, resolution and breathe a sigh of friggin relief related to the house where this Eclipse may happen for you. On the flip side, you can have some new inspiration with Aries saying go gettem baby in your ear right now. With Jupiter right next to this New Moon luck will be with us and encouraging people and situations will come to us when we are in need. The message I get is let go of that shit burdening you. Drop that baggage. Open your arms to the future and the wonderful gifts the universe has in store forr you now. Drop the fear. Embrace some hope and get those projects started with the COURAGE of Aries!

Libra Full Moon: Wherefore art thou Romeo?

Libra, the sign of the scales, justice, and we may forget partnerships. This is the Air sign with the most heart. Libra is ruled by Venus and rules over the 7th house. They can't help but love to be loved. With a desire for fairness, compromise, and beauty, Libra is one of the easiest signs to get along with and one of the easiest to love. Libra is the most Water sign like of the Air signs in that they have a soft and flowing nature to them. They are great at solving problems for others with a balanced logic that is enviable. That said, they tend to be indecisive because of their desire to keep things pleasant around them. Their life lesson is to learn not to only fight for the justice of those around them, but for themselves also.

Libra rules marriage and partnerships of any kind. This sign loves having a partner in crime, for sure. They are very drawn to being boo'd up, but as with all Air signs they do have an independent streak that can keep those around them at arms length. This is the battle they face daily, to have a partner, but not be smothered by them. To maintain independence, yet get some snuggle time at the end of the day. This can be a tough balance to find, but luckily balance is Libra's thing. To maintain this independence from their lovers and even the friends they partner with, Libra can skim over the details of how they truly feel. They have heart, but they are not great at being honest about how they feel. Especially when what they feel is in conflict with what those around them want to hear. Libra, the fighter of fairness and truth can at at times bend the truth to keep things harmonious. Their desire for love can at times be at odds with this desire for harmony.

This Full Moon in Libra will ask us to look at our partnerships as Libra always does to see are we speaking our truth? Are we asking for what we need? If not open that mouth because we are not getting any younger. This Full Moon opposite the fast and furious Aries Sun asks us also to look at how we treat others. It asks us to remember to be kind and caring even when asking for what we want. The scales of justice are also highlighted by this Full Moon, and I must point out it sure is interesting the focus has been so heavily on ex President Trump's injustices and court appearances. It is quite possible the bright Libra Full Moon will highlight some truth with this case for him and for us. This Moon is a peaceful, fair, and truth seeking. However with an opposition to Jupiter in Aries conjunct the Sun, those seeking truth may find defensive walls everywhere they turn right now. If you are seeking answers to problems, it is a good Moon to ask for advice from your friends. This is a rather social Full Moon so leaning into dinner with companions is a good call. This is also a creative Full Moon with Venus highlighted, so writing poetry, painting, or designing projects for fun or for professional benefit will be productive. In short examine how you are feelings as every Full Moon asks, and if you can't spill the beans to others, write them in a poem.