Eclipses are a disruption of the regular lunation cycles. Rather than the usual monthly New or Full Moon’s an eclipse sees the light of the Sun or Moon temporarily blocked. A New Moon eclipse, called a Solar eclipse, see’s the Sun’s light blocked by the Moon. A Full Moon eclipse, know as a Lunar eclipse, is where the Moon’s light is blocked by the Earth.
Rather than over – relying on facts and data, lean into magic and possibility. Stretch your mind into what’s possible rather than what’s probable. Allow Mercury to guide your mind and soul into the mysteries and magic that busyness and distraction of everyday life doesn’t make room for.
Venus in Taurus can encourage you to take the time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, especially those that evoke the the senses. Time spent tending the garden, eating fresh produce, drinking fine wines or spritzing your favourite fragrance are all ways to honour Venus at her best.
Approaching a birth chart without an accurate birth time can be a stumbling block for both clients and astrologers alike.
For the client, they might be wondering what astrology can offer when you don’t have a known birth time.
For the astrologer, this means you need to use different tools in your astrological kit.
You might find yourself drawn to healing practices or anything that is a balm for your soul. This could be delving deeper into spirituality, self-care routines or anything that promotes connection, softness, ease and flow.
There’s a shift in the air now that the Solstice has arrived. The stillness invites you to reflect upon the year that has been and the year that is to come. The Solstice has historically been regarded as the turning point in time.
October and the early part of November brought some of 2022’s most challenging skies. And while the ingress of one of the faster moving planets generally doesn’t bring significant events, it can certainly bring a welcome relief in the weather.
Mars in Gemini is a bit like stepping up to the buffet, especially when your eyes are bigger than your belly. By now, you could already be overwhelmed by the number of tasks at hand, decisions that need making or how much you need to get done.
Are they all really that urgent and important or even necessary? Can you cut back on the busy?
Themes of unified collective global power and universal moral values are emphasised as the new Jupiter Neptune cycle happens in the background of 2020’s elemental shift of Great Conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn through Air signs for the next two hundred years.
We are still early in 2022 and the first week of February does have a bit of a “New Year” feeling to it. A New Moon plus Mercury direct will see things start to return to regular programming.
In many respects, Venus retrograde cycles can show up as some of the most felt transits. When she heads in reverse, you might realise you don’t want the things you once did, or need the time and space to figure out what it is you want.
Opportunities for growth and expansion are still possible, though it might take additional effort to manifest. Instead of free-flowing abundance, you may need to make some adjustments.
As you learn about Mercury’s unique relationship with the Sun, you’ll gain tips on how to interpret its changing levels of visibility.
