A GUIDE TO THE NEW ECLIPSES IN PISCES AND VIRGO

A GUIDE TO THE NEW ECLIPSES IN PISCES AND VIRGO

Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

A guide for mapping out your history with eclipses in the Pisces/Virgo axis

Eclipses in the flow of time are like pit stops along your journey that inevitably change the direction of your travels. It’s sorta like a quest where new and unexpected challenges are laid ahead that you may not be prepared for.

AUGUST'S MIDMONTH TENSIONS

AUGUST'S MIDMONTH TENSIONS

Mars entered Gemini back on July 20th. Since then, it has been steadily approaching Jupiter where they come together in a conjoined embrace on August 14th at 16° Gemini. The next day on August 15th (PT), Mars in Gemini squares Saturn Rx in Pisces at 17°, and Jupiter also squares Saturn Rx on August 19th.


On August 18th, Venus in Virgo squares Jupiter in Gemini at 17°. Then on the same day Jupiter squares Saturn Rx on August 19th, Venus opposes Saturn Rx in Pisces at 17°. Finally, to complete this mutable t-cross configuration, Venus in Virgo squares Mars in Gemini at 22° on August 22nd.

THE OPENING PATH ON THE ASTROLOGY OF AUGUST 2024

THE OPENING PATH ON THE ASTROLOGY OF AUGUST 2024

August is when the echoes of April's events materialize into a new phase of becoming. NGL (not gonna lie), the terrain ahead will demand our creativity, patience and ingenuity. I think the fearmongering on the internet about August's gnarly astrology has some merit, but there's a part of me that also thinks it's slightly inflamed because it reflects a collective discomfort around mutability, or being in between places. Keep reading my breakdown of the first week of August’s astroweather skies!

AUGUST 2022 HOROSCOPES

AUGUST 2022 HOROSCOPES

We’re reaching the last days of summer. August is all about the balance between sweet and indulgent rest and the pressing demands of life’s responsibilities. The full moon in Aquarius on August 11 can feel especially destabilizing and frustrating. This moment connects to whatever has been growing since the beginning of the year. On the other hand, Venus entering Leo on the same day as the full moon reminds us that not all bad things remain awful. Time flows, and things move on. Make space for pleasure.

The planet of action, Mars, enters the curious sign of Gemini on August 20, where it will stay for an extended period until March 25, 2023. The Sun enters Virgo on August 22 to usher in the liminal season of summer ending and autumn beginning. The new moon in Virgo on August 27 signals a new annual cycle of renewal in the Virgo areas of your charts. Read your horoscopes for some insights on what’s up ahead for you this month.

JULY 2022 HOROSCOPES

JULY 2022 HOROSCOPES

A new month is welcomed in by the planet of action Mars entering the slower pace of Taurus on July 4. The same day, the planet of communication Mercury enters emotionally receptive Cancer. It’s quite the cozy and stay-at-home vibes. The full moon in Capricorn takes place on July 13, the culmination point of whatever began at the beginning of January 2022. What has come to fruition since then?

Venus joins the homebound crew and enters Cancer on July 17. This inspires breakfast in bed, PJs all day and cooking for people instead of eating out. Mercury changes signs and enters Leo on July 19, which primes our summer-ready (for the northern hemisphere, at least) plans.

The sun officially kicks off the deepening of seasons (summer in the north, winter in the south) and goes into Leo on July 22. And finally, a new moon in Leo occurs on July 28, the same day Jupiter in Aries stations retrograde. Have fun and slow down if you can. Read your month-ahead horoscopes for some gentle guidance.

JUNE 2022 HOROSCOPES

JUNE 2022 HOROSCOPES

June is, thankfully, more comfortable and less torturous compared to last month. The planet of communication, Mercury, after a spell in retrograde, goes direct on June 3, hopefully helping any stalled projects and conversations to move along. It also re-enters Gemini on June 13, making it easier to process information.

A full moon in Sagittarius illuminates the sky on June 14. It completes a powerful story that began in December 2021 (it was a total solar eclipse back then, as you read here). It squares Neptune this time, making things a touch confusing and overwhelming.

Summer solstice is also upon us as the Sun enters Cancer on June 21. (Happy birthday month to you Cancer babies!) Venus enters Gemini on June 22, which bodes well for pleasant socializing. And finally, a new moon in Cancer emerges on June 28, starting a new annual cycle of beginning in the Cancer area of your charts. Read your month ahead horoscopes for insights.

MAY 2022 HOROSCOPES

MAY 2022 HOROSCOPES

We are officially welcoming eclipse season, since the partial solar eclipse in Taurus took place on April 30th (read last month’s horoscopes for details). Generally, the time during and in between eclipses can feel disorienting, like you’re moving through the twilight zone. It can also feel exhausting, because major shifts and changes happen during eclipses. It takes a lot to metabolize these adaptations.

The sky is a flurry of activities, with Venus entering Aries on May 2 and Jupiter following on May 10. There will be a general vibe of indulgent adventure-seeking. Mercury stations retrograde in Gemini on May 10, which gives us a collective pause to finish overdue projects instead of starting new ones. Journeys and communications may be a bit wonky in the next three weeks.

In Scorpio, a total lunar eclipse (where the full moon turns red) takes place on May 15 (it’ll be visible in North America!). This culminates whatever began back in November 2021. It’s in a challenging aspect with Saturn, which can illuminate the limitations of your personal situations.

The Sun enters Gemini on May 20, which signals the end of spring and the beginning of summer. And the backwards-moving Mercury re-enters Taurus on May 22, retracing the same steps it has already taken since the end of April. Mars enters its home sign Aries on May 24, which can mobilize certain areas of your life into action. Venus enters Taurus on May 28 to sweeten the waiting game and inspire you to take things slowly in contrast. And finally, a New Moon in Gemini occurs on May 30, starting a new annual cycle of beginnings in this part of your chart. Read your horoscopes for the synthesis of May’s astroweather!

APRIL 2022 HOROSCOPES

APRIL 2022 HOROSCOPES

April is quite magical and intense. The first half of the month features the coming-together of planets in Pisces. Venus enters Pisces on April 5. Mars follows on April 14, but before that, Jupiter perfects its long-awaited conjunction with Neptune in Pisces on April 12. These transits in particular are the reason we are more inclined to have a more colourful imagination, full of hope and idealism.

Mercury moves into Taurus on April 10, which brings our sensibilities to a more grounded and sensorial vibe. A full moon in Libra takes place on April 16, culminating what has been growing since October 2021. Taurus season officially begins on April 19 as the sun enters Taurus, solidifying spring in the north. Mercury enters its home sign Gemini, where it will stay for an extended period due to its upcoming retrograde (but more on that next month.

And finally, the intense end of the month is courtesy of the partial solar eclipse in Taurus on April 30 which will only be visible to the southwest of South America, as well as parts of the Pacific, the Atlantic and Antarctica. November 2021 was when the eclipses in Taurus (and soon Scorpio) commenced. This part of your chart will be undergoing overdue shifts and new beginnings. Read your horoscopes for more insights.

MARCH 2022 HOROSCOPES

MARCH 2022 HOROSCOPES

March welcomes a new beginning, the spring equinox, and the astrological new year. But before that, we start with a new moon in Pisces on March 2 that’s conjoined with abundant Jupiter and liberating Uranus. It lights up the month with a feeling of fresh hope and perspective.

Venus (finally) and Mars move into Aquarius on March 5, while Mercury enters Pisces on March 9. These ingresses set the mood for empathetic idealism and a desire to feel inspired. A full moon in Virgo takes place on March 18, which illuminates what has been growing since September 2021. The full moon is trine Pluto, which encourages a cathartic release of whatever needs to end.

FEBRUARY 2022 HOROSCOPES

FEBRUARY 2022 HOROSCOPES

February skies feel qualitatively less hectic compared to last month. First things first: Mercury, the planet that helps us process information, is moving forward on February 3. No longer retrograde, this can signal for situations to progress towards resolution. Or, at least, stuck things start to gain some traction. This also means Mercury re-enters Aquarius on February 14, which can help with big-picture thinking. Since the new moon happened on January 31, we’re working with just a full moon this month on February 16 in Leo. It is the halfway culmination moment from August 2021. The sun enters Pisces on February 18 to usher in the liminal, where one season ends, and another begins. Read your month-ahead horoscopes for some guidance.

JANUARY 2022 HOROSCOPES

JANUARY 2022 HOROSCOPES

The astrological skies are a flurry of activity, much like the post-holiday season. There is a time crunch, a pile of work to get back to and a melancholy that comes at the end of a long vacation. Jan. 1 finds Mercury entering Aquarius, where it will extend its stay as it turns retrograde on Jan. 14― often a time of review, readjusting and waiting things out.

A new moon in Capricorn emerges on Jan. 2, which will help create supportive structures and routines. On Jan. 17, a full moon in Cancer will illuminate whatever has grown since July 2021. This full moon is opposite Pluto, bringing up the fears attached to things ending. Uranus, the planet of chaos and liberation, moves forward on Jan. 18 as the true lunar nodes also switch signs to Taurus and Scorpio―in short, change is afoot.

JUPITER IN PISCES 2021-2022

JUPITER IN PISCES 2021-2022

Growth is not inherently positive or desired. We don’t want bigotry and covid to proliferate, for example. Though emotional intelligence and genuine kindness might be something we want to spread. Abundance and excess toe the blurred lines. Is it luck, or is it privilege? Is it altruistic generosity, or is it guilt? Is it healthy boundaries, or is it conflict avoidance? In any case, let’s re-welcome the greater benefic Jupiter to its Very Wet home in Pisces, a sign of contradiction and nuance.

VENUS RETROGRADE IN CAPRICORN 2021-2022

VENUS RETROGRADE IN CAPRICORN 2021-2022

This Venus retrograde in Capricorn is about confronting what is perhaps not apparent at first but is right in front of you. But due to many layers of dissonance (for whatever reason), it has been inconceivable to face. But face it, we must, and we shall. Perhaps saying grapple with your fears is too vague, but honestly, this is about coming to terms with what’s ugly. Retrograde periods inspire us to reevaluate. And this time, it’s about being honest about what kinds of power imbalances exist and how you need to restructure a particular area of your life.

YOUR 2022 HOROSCOPES: A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD

YOUR 2022 HOROSCOPES: A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD

Similar to how meteorologists analyze and predict weather patterns, astrologers also map out the future by observing patterns between earthly events and the ways celestial bodies move.

In many ways, 2022 gives the impression of being less intense astrologically than 2020 and 2021. But everything requires context: how astrology manifests on the world stage may not relate in the same way to your personal life.

Nevertheless, we can look at the astrological year and the wider archetypal narratives it predicts, and then examine how these narratives relate to your own life. So your horoscopes in the end — read for your Rising Sign first if you know it; if not, read for your Sun Sign — will give you somewhat of a personalized take on the year ahead’s astroweather forecast.

DECEMBER 2021 HOROSCOPES

We’re wrapping up the last eclipse of this cycle in the last month of the year and it seems like an unimaginable feat that we’re ushering in 2022. A total solar eclipse in Sagittarius will transpire on Dec. 3 and 4, but it isn’t visible in most places except for Antarctica. This is the last installment of this cycle of eclipses on the Gemini and Sagittarius axis, which started in the spring of 2020. A potent beginning is underway.

LIBRA SEASON 2021 HOROSCOPES

Libra season is about asking for grace. I offer you Horoscope as Invocations. An invocation is like a prayer or a calling for help or a blessing. Prayers often involve a formula of naming praises, confessing our pleas and regrets, expressing gratitude and detailing our plan for desired change. Read on for insight on where you may need more grace for the month ahead.

VIRGO SEASON 2021 HOROSCOPES

Virgo season arrives on Aug. 22nd, immediately after a full moon. The month ahead signals a more grounded grasp of the changes that are possible and currently unfolding. We are called to tend to what’s essential. Its ruler Mercury moves into thoughtful Libra on Aug. 29th. It will stay there for an extended period - yes, this means it goes retrograde at the end of September.

LEO SEASON 2021 HOROSCOPES

Leo season is always about the tension between pride... and shame. Venus, the planet of desire and love, enters the sign of its fall in Virgo on July 21st. And Mars, the planet of decisive action, follows suit on July 29th. Mars in Virgo is an amazing strategizer and troubleshooter. While Venus in Virgo struggles with feeling worthy of adoration and worship, it makes itself useful in service of the cause. In contrast, the Sun enters its home sign, Leo, on July 22nd. It’s all about unabashed glory and self-love. But of course, nothing is ever that one-dimensional and straightforward, especially with the Full Moon in Aquarius on July 23rd, making that tension between feeling deserving and neglected that much palpable.

CANCER SEASON 2021 HOROSCOPES

CANCER SEASON 2021 HOROSCOPES

The theme of Cancer season is CARE, as a verb. Fittingly, a synonym of “nurture” is “discipline”. In a way, it takes a committed stance to cultivate anything into full bloom. What are you taking care of this month ahead?

The Sun enters Cancer on June 20th, initiating us into the summer solstice. On the same day, Jupiter in Pisces stations retrograde, as it usually does when it starts to trine the Sun. This can help us review some of the good tidings and blessings we’ve been gifted this last little while. We are no longer in eclipse season, so the Full Moon in Capricorn on June 24th and the New Moon in Cancer on July 9th help us reflect on our own security issues. Mercury stations direct on June 22nd to enable and move forward any stalled situations. Mars in Leo will likely energize any tension that’s steadily rising between Saturn and Uranus. Read your horoscopes on how best to take care of the following month ahead.