Mythic Zodiac

December 2023 Forecast

I am reading the biography of James Hillman by Dick Russell. It is three volumes and I am just finishing Vol 2 which is 600 pages. I understand that Vol Three just came out in Nov 2023 and is 800 pages!  You need to love Hillman to tackle it.  But his biography is very well written and keeps your attention throughout.   Hillman was known as a renegade Jungian and was the founder of Archetypal Psychology the specific type of psychology that informs my astrological practice. 

If you want to get a feeling for Hillman’s work, start by reading his book The Soul’s Code where he writes about the daimon, our personal spirit guide.  The daimon is born with us and pushes us to pursue its agenda through our unique gifts.  Sometimes the Daimon pushes you so hard that you can get in trouble as a child. To discover your personal daimon, look at your early obsessions, and what got you in trouble. I almost got expelled from high school because I was publishing a newsletter using the school copy machines.  The newsletter was about Mad Magazine.  The problem was that I didn’t think the principal understood that I was just a child of Hermes pursuing my daimon.

To get a good idea of what The Soul’s Code is about, see this blog post by my Jungian buddy in Australia. here

For more information about the Daimon see the Artificial Intelligence definition here. I couldn’t have said it better myself.  I’m not a fortune teller, but I have a strange feeling that I’m being replaced.  I do think we should ‘fess up’ when we are using AI. Let’s try to maintain a little human dignity as we become redundant.

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In my November Forecast, I had the wrong link for the lecture by Ann Baring on Alchemy. Here it is.  Here

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This is a pretty quiet month except for the end of the month when Mercury conjuncts Mars in Sagittarius and squares Neptune in Pisces at 24 degrees. There is the potential for deceit, distrust, and confusion around communications. 

Mercury turns retrograde on Dec 13 and lasts until January 1. The planet Mercury rules communication in all forms—listening, writing, reading, speaking, and so on—as well as activities closely related to communication; like negotiations and contracts. It also rules travel, automobiles, shipping, and mail. So, when Mercury is retrograde, try to remain flexible, patient, and understanding to allow extra time for travel. Avoid signing any new contracts if at all possible.  Double-check your email responses. Take time to review projects and plans before making decisions. Plan ahead, have backup plans, and be prepared for miscommunications.

 

Dates to Watch

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

Dec 1 – Mercury enters Capricorn and goes retrograde on the 13^th until January 1st.   Mercury transiting in any zodiac sign shows how we will express ourselves.  In Capricorn,  your conversations will be short, efficient and to the point.  You will say what you mean and mean what you say.  Maybe we will hear some straight talking from our politicians.  Is that possible?

Dec 3 – Venus square Pluto at 28 Degrees of Libra/Capricorn.  In your significant relationships, one of you is being controlling and manipulative.  Is it you?  Also, power issues, jealousy and possessiveness can spring up between partners and friends.

Dec 4 – Venus enters Scorpio until the 29^th of Dec.  During this time emotions are intensified.  You may be seeking more commitment  and a deeper relationship.

Dec 5 – Venus Trine Saturn at 1 degree Scorpio/Pisces.  This is about making a long-term investment in a person, a different group or your finances.  A relationship started today could be with someone in a different age group and it promises to be long-lasting.

Dec 6 – Neptune turns direct at 24 Pisces.  Neptune rules idealism, spirituality and compassion, but also its energies can give rise to confusion, deceit, guilt and doubt.  So it is important to look at which planet it touches in your natal chart and which house it is in. Neptune stopping at 24 Pisces today can bring a lot of pleasure to those of you born in late, Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius or Gemini.  You will be released from the confusion of the last few years.

Dec 7 – Mercury Trines Jupiter at 6 degrees of Capricorn/Taurus. This brings optimism and good news.  Also, this is a good time to study, research and teach.  Plan a trip to a foreign country.

Dec 9 – Venus Opposite Jupiter at 6 Scorpio/Taurus.  This helps you become more optimistic and you will love having a good time but, all of this may lead to self-indulgence.  Venus loves sweets and Jupiter loves to drink and they both love to party.  So have fun, but try a little moderation.

Dec 12 – New Moon at 20 Sagittarius.  Everyone loves Sagittarius.  This sets the tone of the month for expansion, travel and learning.   This is a time for new starts and to take risks. The house this New Moon falls in on your natal chart will show the areas of expansion.

Dec 13 – Mercury turns retrograde at 8 degrees of Capricorn and stays retrograde until Jan 1. He backs into Sagittarius on the 23^rd until January 13.  We can get a breather and a little more optimism during the time he is in Sagittarius, but he goes back into Capricorn on January 13. We all need a period when we can slow down and look over what we have accomplished during the last 6 months.  Mercury retrograde is a reflective time.  In Capricorn you may reflect on what is wrong with your world and in Sagittarius, you may reflect on how grateful you are.

Dec 16 – Sun Square Neptune at 24 degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces.  I’m not crazy about Neptune and on this transit because we could be disillusioned, and gullible.  You could be subject to a con.

Dec 18 – Mercury Trine Jupiter at 6 Capricorn/Taurus.  This is the second Mercury trine Jupiter.  The first one is on Dec 7 as noted above and the last one will be on Jan 19.

Dec 21 – Sun Enters Capricorn until January 20. You will become very organized now in your professional and personal life.  Capricorn isn’t much fun, but you had your fun while the Sun was in Sagittarius.  Now the chickens come home to roost or the bills from your extravagance over the holidays are due.  Or you have to face the overflowing inbox at work.   But Capricorn brings you the patience and the energy to take on one thing at a time.

          Venus Opposite Uranus at 19 degrees Scorpio/Taurus. Nosey people around you want to know your plans.  Be understanding rather than abrupt.  Someone in your life wants to break free--let them go.

Dec 22 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 0 degrees of Capricorn.         You can get some bright ideas today, maybe regarding a proposed trip or a literary project. Write your thoughts down.  You may not get another bright idea for a while.

Dec 23 – Mercury enters Sagittarius on 13 January.  This is a period of optimism and also a chance to expand in the areas of education and higher knowledge.  It increases your ability to learn and can bring abundance in all things.

Dec 25 Christmas Day

          Venus Trine Neptune at 24 degrees of Scorpio/Pisces.  This is probably the best transit to have on Christmas. You are being uplifted by the power of love.  Both Venus and Neptune bring gifts.  Both gifts of Beauty (Venus) and gifts of the spirit (Neptune)

Dec 26 – Full Moon at 4 Cancer.  Cancer is a sign of nurturing, belonging and caring.  You may feel very sensitive today, especially if you have planets at 4 degrees of Cancer or Capricorn.

Dec 27 – Mercury Square Neptune at 25 Sagittarius/Pisces.  We had this aspect last month on the 27^th and will have it in January on the 8^th. Both the signs of Sagittarius and Pisces rule belief.  With Neptune, you could begin to believe in fairies or UFOs or both.  It’s a time to dream big.  Mercury in Sagittarius is all about truth, but on this aspect, Neptune is concealing the truth and telling some tall tales.

          Sun Trine Jupiter at 5 Capricorn/Taurus.  This can bring advantages, especially in the world of finance.  You become more grounded today and can make some concrete long-term decisions.

          Mercury Conjunct Mars at 23 Sagittarius.  Have you been lying around in your PJs doing nothing? Well, Mars is kicking you in the butt today.  Get up and engage in conversations, writing and social media.

Dec 28 – Mars Square Neptune at 25 Sagittarius/Pisces. Don’t confide in anyone who could use the information against you.  This is a classic aspect of deceit.  Because Mercury is conjunct Mars at the same time, this could get messy.  This can be a difficult time, especially if you were born around the 14th of June, December, September or March.

Dec 29 – Venus enters Sagittarius until January 23.  Venus always brings benefits and in Sagittarius, she can bring romance, wealth and luxury.  Look at the house in your natal chart that contains Sagittarius. The matters of this house will expand and you could receive a gift related to this house.

Dec 30 – Jupiter turns direct at 5 degrees of Taurus.  This could bring all of you good news related to real estate and property.  This brings in new energy and luck in the house that contains Taurus. You could gain clarity and a new beginning if you were born during the 1^st week of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius.

Dec 31 – New Year's Eve.

See the Meaning of the Houses Here.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

 

JUPITER this month is moving retrograde from 7 to 5 degrees of Taurus.  He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month Saturn moves from 1 to 3 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 0 to 5 degrees of Pisces,  you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and will move from 20 to 19 degrees of Taurus.  This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (17 to 22 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. This month he will turn direct on Dec 6 at 24 degrees of Pisces and then moves from 24 to 25 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 22 to 27 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression as well as increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for  inspiring films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024.  This month Pluto will move from 28 to 29 degrees of Capricorn.  He moves back into Aquarius in Nov 2024.  Pluto grinds away at our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 to 29 degrees of Capricorn or 0 to 1 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

November 2023 Forecast

In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, alchemy and astrology shared a common language of the planets which had roles in both of these ancient arts.

Here is a great YouTube video lecture on the subject of Alchemy by Ann Baring, author of The Dream of the Cosmos.

Here

 

November is a much calmer month than October except for those of you who were impacted by the October Eclipses. 

The highlights this month are:

The New Moon on the 13^th is probably the most important New Moon of 2023.  It is conjunct Uranus and that could indicate unexpected, disruptive events.

Venus entering Libra, its home sign, on the 8th could bring some healing to the erratic energy because of the Libra eclipse of Oct 14.

Mars opposite Uranus on Nov 11.  This is explosive.  Be careful and cautious and don’t take risks a week before or a week after the 11^th.

Mars and Venus are in their own home signs of Scorpio and Libra.  The aggression of Mars could be redirected to creating beauty.

 

Dates to Watch

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant heet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

Nov 3 – Sun Opposite Jupiter at 10 degrees of Scorpio/Taurus.  You tend to exaggerate today.  You are telling some tall stories that aren’t exactly true.  But they could be entertaining.  You get a boost of confidence, but if you are a Jupiter type you could become boastful and obnoxious.

          Venus Opposite Neptune at 25 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. You feel dreamy and exotic.  You could drink or spend too much. There is an inability to see things clearly, especially around love, beauty and romance.  You are very susceptible today to someone giving bad advice.  Check the facts before you act.  Don’t borrow or lend money today, you are too confused to make a rational decision. 

Nov 4 – Saturn turns direct at 0 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn entered Pisces on March 7, 2023.  Pisces is a difficult place for Saturn because Pisces is about the imagination and unlike Saturn doesn’t like boundaries.  Saturn has been moving retrograde since mid-June 2023.  You may have felt that you were going nowhere in your career or getting things accomplished.  Pisces is amorphous and confusing, so we may have problems during this time figuring out what is real. Wait a few weeks and you will be able to start manifesting your dreams.   

          Mercury Opposite Uranus at 21 Scorpio/Taurus. Be careful of temperamental flare-ups.  This is not a good time for important conversations or negotiations as you may just become irritated.

Nov 5 – Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM.  Turn your clocks back 1 hour. 

Nov 6 – Venus Trine Pluto at 28 Virgo/Capricorn.  This is a great aspect for having a party, making a new friend or for romantic happiness.  Take advantage of this day and try to heal a relationship.

          Mercury Trine Neptune at 25 Scorpio/Pisces.   This is a positive aspect for beneficial conversations, interviews and correspondence.  You could receive good news from far away.  Things that had been hidden could be revealed today.

Nov 8 – Venus Enters Libra until December 4.  Venus will shine brightly now because she is in her home sign.  Look for benefits in relationships and it’s a good day to beautify your home and your body.  This can bring harmony to the world that was thrown out of balance by the October Eclipses.

Nov 10 – Mercury enters Sagittarius until Dec 1.  Your mind is wide open, optimistic and receptive to many possible new interests.

          Mercury Square Saturn at 0 Degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces. You can’t enjoy all of the Sagittarius energy today, because you have responsibilities.  Sagittarius wants to play, but Saturn here is saying get serious.

Nov 11 – Mars Opposite Uranus at 21 Scorpio/Taurus.  You can become very rash and thoughtless and that can lead to accidents if you aren’t careful. Try to slow down and use self-control in your relationships with others as this aspect can be erratic and explosive.

Nov 13 – New Moon at 20 Scorpio.   This is a complex New Moon as it is conjunct with Uranus.  Also Mars is opposite Uranus which makes this the most exciting New Moon of the year.  Watch for shocking, sudden rebellious events.  Scorpio wants to investigate hidden matters, Uranus wants to discover new things and Mars wants to lash out at everyone.  There could be violence in some parts of the world.

          Sun Opposite Uranus at 21 Scorpio/Taurus. Someone in your environment could be cranky today.  Try to be patient with this person.

Nov 17 – Mars Trine Neptune at 25 Scorpio/Pisces. You are very intuitive today and all the stuff that was bothering you tends to fade.

          Sun Trine Neptune at 25 Scorpio/Pisces.  This is a good day for love and romance but you could be too idealistic.  You could have faith in the outcome of your efforts or total self-delusion.

Nov 18 – Sun Conjunct Mars at 25 Scorpio. You could have some conflict today.  Mars is the warrior, so you could have a dispute or your mate just may growl at you.  This aspect also helps you to focus your desires.

Nov 22 – Sun enters Sagittarius until December 21.  We now have the Sun, Mercury and Mars in Sagittarius.  This is a good period for having an adventure and for the expansion of the mind through education or travel.

Nov 23 – Thanksgiving Day

          Sun Square Saturn at 0 degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces.             There may be a grouchy old uncle at your Thanksgiving dinner.  Ignore him.

Sagittarius can be very exuberant, but Saturn is saying not so fast.  There is some adversity to overcome before you can run off exploring. Saturn wants to know if all of your wild Sagittarian plans are productive.

Nov 24 – Mars enters Sagittarius until January 5 2024.  Mars rules Aries a fire sign and Sagittarius is also a fire sign so sparks could fly during this time.  There could be more strife and battles in your home life or in the outer world.

Nov 25 – Mars Square Saturn at 0 degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces.  You could have some burdensome obligations during the next couple of weeks which could interfere with your freedom. Just grin and bear it.

Nov 27 – Full Moon at 4 Gemini.  This is a playful Full Moon.  Keep an open mind and relax. The following aspect will impact this Full Moon.

          Mercury Square Neptune at 24 Sagittarius/Pisces. You are now the victim of very fuzzy thinking.  It’s good for the imagination but not a good time to travel.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER this month is moving retrograde from 10 to 7 degrees of Taurus.  He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month Saturn turns direct on Nov 4 at 0 degrees of Pisces.  He will only move on to 1 degree this month.    Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 0 to 3 degrees of Pisces, or 28 or 29 degrees of Aquarius you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and will move from 21 to 20 degrees of Taurus.  This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (19 to 22 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and moves from 25 to 24 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 22 to 27 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024.  This month Pluto is retrograde He will stay at 28 degrees of Capricorn all month.  He moves back into Aquarius in Nov 2024.  Pluto grinds away at our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 26 to 29 degrees of Capricorn and 0 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

Partial Lunar Eclipse on Oct 28 at 5 degrees of Taurus

We have another eclipse this month.  This one is a Partial Lunar Eclipse in Taurus. You can read my report on the first eclipse of Oct 14 here.

This eclipse will be seen in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, and much of South America. It will also be seen in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Arctic, and Antarctica—weather permitting of course.

Click this link for a visual tour of the eclipse.

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2023-october-28

This eclipse in Taurus will be about stability, material resources, finances and possessions.  Taurus rules food, farms and the earth. Being a Lunar eclipse it will be about closures and endings, but Taurus being a fixed sign doesn’t like changes and holds out against endings.   During this eclipse, the Sun is in Scorpio opposite the Moon.  Scorpio is also a fixed sign that resists change.  An eclipse in Taurus and Scorpio urges you to break from someone or something that you no longer need.  Taurus is about values. This is a good eclipse for letting go of attachments from stuff, and because the Sun is in Scorpio it will help you let go of attachments to people that no longer serve you.  This eclipse is about finding a balance between material security and emotional fulfillment.  Scorpio is about power so something could be revealed about the forces that have power over us.

On a Lunar Eclipse, something will end. A Lunar Eclipse is an opportunity to break habits or eliminate socially conditioned patterns of thoughts and behaviors that stand in the way of self-realization. 

A Lunar Eclipse can make us more aware of our emotions and our unconscious motivations. This period of time can bring up old memories and feelings.  Lunar Eclipses can bring things to completion that you have been working on. The Sun opposite the Moon lights up the Moon and brings previously unexamined areas of your life into awareness. Repressed energies emerge for confrontation and resolution.  Pay attention to your dreams as they could reveal feelings that have been repressed.

It’s helpful to look at when the transiting Sun or Mars will trigger this eclipse, because sometimes the meaning of the eclipse will present itself on these dates. This eclipse will be triggered by the Sun on April 25, 2024 and by Mars on June 17, 2024.

 

How will these eclipses affect you?

Note to my Astrology Clients.  Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following eclipses will have a major impact on you. 

Eclipses are contrary to the status quo. If impacted by this eclipse, your life will not run on the same track it has been on.  But that can be a good thing. Some view eclipses as release and renewal points.  If your birthday falls on or is close to the date of an eclipse your life will change dramatically in the months and years ahead.  But remember, sometimes eclipses get triggered after they occur, so events can come in after the eclipse, especially within 6 months after the event.

An eclipse tends to emphasize matters related to the house it falls in on your natal chart and what planets it conjuncts or opposes.  The areas ruled by the houses or planets impacted will demand more energy and time from you, at least until the next eclipses in April and May of 2024.   Eclipses can open doors and invite you to come in, illuminating and stimulating areas of your life that need your attention.

Remember that planetary energies are archetypal and can be expressed in many different ways. It’s really based on your level of consciousness and how you decide to work with these energies.

 

This eclipse will affect you if you have personal planets or the ascendant at 3 to 7 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio.    A lunar eclipse affects two signs and thus two houses in your birth chart.   Also, look at your natal chart for the two houses that contain 3 to 7 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio.  This eclipse will stir up events related to those houses. What are your values, do you own your possessions, or do they own you; what can you let go of and what needs to be reborn?

Eclipses usually repeat every 19 years. The Partial Lunar Eclipse of Oct 28, 2023 is a repeat of a Total Lunar Eclipse back on Oct 28, 2004. Look back to what happened then as this Eclipse will continue a theme that was playing out at that time

If any of these eclipses fall on a personal planet, check the list of keywords for the planets here

To see a brief list of areas covered by the different houses in your birth chart click here

 

I leave you in the lap of the gods.

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSES

The October 14, 2023, Annular Solar Eclipse is a very important eclipse for the United States since its path will start in Oregon, travel through Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas, and on through South America. This annular solar eclipse is known as a ring of fire, because in an annular eclipse, the Moon doesn’t completely block out the Sun, and that causes a ring of fire to appear around the Moon.  There won't be another ring of fire eclipse in the US until 2039.  Using the hermetic law of “as above, so below” I propose that the ring of fire we see in the sky at this time could trigger earthquakes along the ring of fire that rims the Pacific Coast from Oregon through California and down through Peru and Chile.

There’s more---  Only 177 days after the Oct 14 Solar Eclipse there will be a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 that will also fall on the United States.  The path of the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse will start in Mexico and travel through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine and on through Canada.  Events pertaining to these eclipses can happen anywhere along their path but notice that both eclipse paths will intersect in Texas. I can’t begin to figure out what will happen in Texas because it’s the nature of eclipses that something comes out of the blue.  It’s a surprise.  But I can say that I have never seen two eclipses this close in time go through the United States and form a cross over Texas. 

This is a view of the path of both eclipses.

https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/october-14-2023

 

The Meaning of Solar Eclipses

The ancients believed that during an eclipse period, the mighty will fall. They bring endings and beginnings-- births and deaths. The energy from an eclipse can last up to six months and can also become active a month before the actual eclipse.

Solar Eclipses tend to relate to sudden events that disrupt our day-to-day functioning; they are the crisis that seems to come out of nowhere and that suddenly demands all of our conscious attention and focus. They tend to stir things up on a physical and conscious level much more than Lunar Eclipses. There is a Lunar Eclipse on Oct. 28 that I will cover in an upcoming separate report.

A Solar Eclipse is a powerful new moon so make positive plans for the future. Set your intentions at this time around Libra themes – relationships, partnerships, cooperation with others, and beautifying your surroundings.  The six months following this eclipse is an ideal time to deal with and make a fresh start in all of these Libra areas.

This Solar eclipse is conjunct Mercury, the planet that rules communications. We could have some important talks with our loved ones during this eclipse period. The God that is represented by Mercury is Hermes.  He is a trickster who likes to upset the status quo, so expect the unexpected at any time during this eclipse period.  This eclipse could be a wake-up call that brings something to awareness that you have been ignoring.  Libra is about balance, so where has your life been out of balance?

 

How the Oct 14 Eclipse will affect you

Note to my Astrology Clients.  Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find out if the following eclipses will have a major impact on you.  Or, you can also email me for a coaching session on how these eclipses will impact your chart.  See Coaching under Services here

Eclipses are contrary to the status quo. If impacted by one of these eclipses, your life will not run on the same track it has been on.  But that can be a good thing. Some view eclipses as release and renewal points.  If your birthday falls on, or is close to the date of an eclipse, your life will change dramatically in the months and years ahead.  But remember, sometimes eclipses get triggered after they occur, so events can come in after the eclipse, especially within 6 months after the event. It’s helpful to look at when the transiting Sun or Mars will trigger this eclipse because sometimes the meaning of the eclipse will present itself on these dates. This eclipse will be triggered by the Sun on April 11, 2024, and by Mars on May 29, 2024.

An eclipse tends to emphasize matters related to the house it falls in on your natal chart and what planets it conjuncts or opposes.  The areas ruled by the houses or planets will demand more energy and time from you, at least until the next eclipses in April and May of 2024.   Eclipses open doors and invite you to come in, illuminating and stimulating areas of your life that need your attention.

Remember that planetary energies are archetypal and can be expressed in many different ways. It’s really based on your level of consciousness and how you decide to work with these energies.

The Solar Eclipse on Oct 14 at 21 degrees of Libra will affect you if you have personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and/or Mars) or the ascendant at 19 to 23 degrees of Libra or Aries.  Also, look at your natal chart for the houses that contain 21 degrees of Libra and Aries. It may mean the end of one set of circumstances and the beginning of another in that area of your life.  Eclipses repeat every 19 years.  So the last time we had a Solar Eclipse at 21 degrees of Libra was on October 14, 2004.  This eclipse could bring in a similar circumstance to what you experienced earlier.

If any of these eclipses fall on a personal planet, check the list of keywords for the planets here

To see a brief list of areas covered by the different houses in your birth chart click here

 

I leave you in the lap of the gods.

 

Janet Kane

www.mythiczodiac.com

 

October 2023 Forecast

This is the month for Hades (the Greek name for Pluto) and the ruler of Scorpio. We have eight transits involving Scorpio and Pluto this month.  Get ready to eliminate what you no longer need and experience a rebirth.

This is a pretty good month, except for the second week when we will have Pluto turning direct, a solar eclipse in aspect to Uranus, and Mars squaring Pluto.  This could affect people in positions of power and that could lead to radical changes in our world.  Whatever happens may play out for the following six months. Watch the news like a hawk.

We have two eclipses this month – a Solar Eclipse on Oct 14 and a Lunar Eclipse on Oct 28. Next week I will post a separate article covering these eclipses and how they will affect you.  The Solar Eclipse of Oct 14 is important for the USA since the shadow will stretch from Oregon all the way through Texas. Major events can happen in the area of the world where an eclipse shadow falls.

Dates to Watch

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

Oct 2 – Mercury Opposite Neptune at 25 degrees Virgo/Pisces.  You could be confused, disappointed, and generally messed up on this one.  Nebulous thinking and fantasies can lead to errors. Watch out for the people around you because they can be experiencing the same thing.

Oct 3 – Mercury Trine Pluto at 27 degrees of Virgo/Capricorn.  Now your mind is sharp as a tack.  You can’t be fooled by anyone, you have your own opinions about everything and you are not afraid to state them, even if they are not too popular.

Oct 4 – Mercury enters Libra until October 23. Your thinking becomes more balanced and aims for harmony. You are charming, friendly, and diplomatic.  You want to talk about love and beauty.  BUT, and there is always a ‘but’ you may have trouble making decisions because you want to consider all sides of the issue.

Oct 8 – Venus enters Virgo until November 8.  This is practical love. This is also a sign of modesty.  You will want to treat your loved one with a massage or a well-prepared meal.  You want to be helpful, BUT you may be taken advantage of now.

          Mars square Pluto at 27 Libra/Capricorn.  Both of these planets can be fanatical. You could be out for revenge on this one.  Strong, deep passions can pop up now..  This is in orb for a few weeks so lay low, especially if you are a Scorpio or Aries type. Don’t let anyone trigger you or they will be very, very sorry.

Oct 10 – Pluto Turns direct at 27 Capricorn. Pluto has stood still at 27 degrees of Capricorn since Sep 21 and will stay at this degree until the end of this month. If 27 degrees of Capricorn is within the orb of your personal planets or the ascendant, then may the gods have mercy on you.  BUT,  there are some good things about Pluto.  Hold on and let me try to think of some.  I got one--once you get through this transit you may be so relieved you are revitalized and decide to do something with your life.

          Venus Opposite Saturn at 1 Virgo/Pisces. You may have difficulty making contacts.  You think you are reaching out in a friendly manner, but others can see the grouch underneath.  BUT, use this energy in the home. It’s a good time to redecorate because you have an enhanced sense of beauty that can be applied in a practical way.

Oct 12 – Mars enters Scorpio until November 24.  Mars is the old ruler of Scorpio, so Mars is very powerful here and you can generate an enormous amount of spiritual energy.  BUT, you can also become totally obsessed, ruthless, and self-destructive.  Sorry.

Oct 13 – Mars Trine Saturn at 0 degrees of Scorpio/Pisces. This is strong, patient energy.  You can now finish all of the projects you started in the past.  You can pull yourself together and accomplish a lot in these few weeks.

Oct 14 – New Moon Solar Eclipse at 21 Libra.  This is a powerful eclipse and it will affect the USA.  An eclipse in Libra can be very polarizing.  Everyone may feel that their idea of what is fair and just is correct,  and others are misguided.  Try not to get into an argument over this.  Stay tuned, for my next post that will cover the eclipses and how they will affect you personally.

Oct 20 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 26 degrees of Libra.  This will brighten up your mind. A good day to solve problems.  This is as good as it gets for your mental power.

          Mercury squares Pluto at 27 degrees of Libra/Capricorn.  This can lead to a compulsive need to talk and communicate.  Again we have compulsive thinking.  You want to persuade others to agree with your opinions.  You can be totally underhanded and selfish.  Sorry, again. It’s not my fault, it’s the gods.  It’s so good to have someone to blame.

Oct 21 – Sun Square Pluto at 27 degrees of Libra/Capricorn.  We just can’t get away from Pluto this month.  This aspect compels you to tempt other people, bind them to you, and make them your slave.  Wow!  You could be possessed by a thirst for power, BUT, I can’t think of anything good about this.  Maybe if you are a shrinking violet, this may help you to stand up for yourself.

Oct 22 – Mercury enters Scorpio until Nov 10.  You know that Pluto rules Scorpio, right? So here we go again. This period will help you think deeply and drill down to the real facts.  You may want to pry into others’ secrets.  A good way to use this energy is to read mystery novels, or better yet, to write one.

          Venus Trine Jupiter at 12 Virgo/Taurus. This brings happiness.  You feel very optimistic, charming, and pampered by good luck.  Go ahead and play the lottery as you have the confidence that you will win.  Whether you do or not is another thing.

          Mercury Trine Saturn at 0 Scorpio\ Pisces.  Realistic thinking. You are clear, logical, and reasonable now.  A good time to go shopping because you won’t overspend or go to a restaurant, and you won’t order dessert.   I know Saturn sounds like your parent, well he is, but he will help you to slow down, strive for truth, and work hard.

Oct 23 – Sun enters Scorpio until Nov 22.  During this period, others see you as really powerful or obnoxious.  It can go either way.  Don’t throw your weight around during this time.  Ask the question-- what is the best way to use the power I have so that it helps others?

Oct 24 – Sun Trine Saturn at 0 Scorpio/Pisces.  It’s a time for slow and steady progress.  This transit helps you to create order and structure in your life.  You may take on extra responsibilities now which will help with your growth and maturity.

Oct 28 – Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 5 Taurus.  Taurus likes to feel secure and stable.  This energy is very fixed and can lead to rigid thinking. Check out my eclipse report coming up.

          Mars Opposite Jupiter at 11 Scorpio/Taurus.  You may go off half-cocked on this one (I really don’t know what that means, but it sounds like Jupiter).  You tend toward excess and extravagance and you want more of everything. This is the aspect of greed.  Use that over-expanded Mars energy in a positive way by hiking or working out in a gym.  

          Mercury Opposite Jupiter at 11 Scorpio/Taurus.  Your thinking can go way over the top and lead to arrogance.  You can become puffed-up and shallow.  You could be mentally lazy and brag about your accomplishments.  BUT – You have a striving for knowledge and buy too many books from Amazon because you want to know everything.

Oct 29 – Mercury conjuncts Mars at 10 Libra. You can be nervous and restless today.  You can have a dispute with other people and be a hot-head.  BUT – This is a good transit if you are a literary critic; it gives you a sharp analytical mind.

Oct 31 – Venus Trine Uranus at 21 Virgo/Taurus.  I love this one. Today you are humorous but noncommittal.  You want to live and love in an open tolerant manner and are looking for love in unusual places.  If someone threatens your freedom you are outta there.

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER this month is moving retrograde from 14 to 10 degrees of Taurus.  He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month he is moving retrograde from 1 to 0 degrees of Pisces and will stay retrograde until Nov 4, when he will turn direct at 0 degrees of Pisces.    Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 0 to 3 degrees of Pisces, or 28 or 29 degrees of Aquarius you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and will move from 22 to 21 degrees of Taurus.  This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (23 to 24 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and stays at 25 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 23 to 27 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024.  This month Pluto is retrograde until Oct 10 when he turns direct.  He will stay at 27 degrees of Capricorn all month.  He moves back into Aquarius in Nov 2024.  Pluto grinds away at our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 25 to 29 degrees of Capricorn.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

September 2023 Forecast

Two important planets will turn direct this month; Mercury on September 15 and Venus on September 3^rd.   Mercury turned retrograde on August 23, and during that time you may have had some miscommunication such as emails getting lost or going to the wrong person.   After Mercury turns direct, try to make peace with those you have offended with your delayed responses. Venus has been retrograde in Leo since July 23^rd.  This was a time to look into relationships and women’s issues.  Venus as Aphrodite rules feminine beauty; specifically, beauticians, cosmetics, gowns, and all sexy feminine clothing.  In Leo, our desire for beauty could be very superficial.  But with Venus retrograde, you are asked to look deeply into what you value.  The movie Barbie was released during the time Venus was turning retrograde.  Some of us sense an astrologer behind the scenes in the production of that movie. Astrologers are in hiding everywhere.

At the beginning of the month, Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Saturn are also retrograde and Jupiter is about to go retrograde in a couple of days. The pace will be slow this month. It’s a time to look inward and to the past. This is a good month to evaluate where you are and the decisions you have made in the last 6 months.  This is not a good month for growth and expansion.  You can move forward this month but at a slow and steady pace.

The only planet not doing the back-and-forth dance is Mars. He is moving straight ahead, but he is in Libra so he is not very dynamic or forceful.  He isn’t in his full strength in Libra. So until Oct 12, he may just go around apologizing for being too passive.

Dates to Watch

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

Sep 3 – Venus turns direct at 12 Leo.  You may experience more creativity, energy, and focus.  Look to the house in your birth chart that contains the sign of Leo.  In this area of your life, you will become much more creative and friendly. You learned new ways to relate to yourself and others during the retrograde.  Now you can take what you have learned and put it into practice.  See the Meaning of Houses here.

Sep 4 – Jupiter turns retrograde at 15 Taurus.  Whenever a planet changes direction, its influence is magnified for the few days before and after. Jupiter rules our beliefs, our hopes, and our optimism.  Those traits don’t go away with the retrograde; we just take time to look into our belief systems.  Are your beliefs grounded in reality? Do you think everything will work out against all odds? Try not to believe what you think.  Jupiter rules Sagittarius, so I hope this advice doesn’t hit the Sagittarians out there too hard.   Jupiter moving retrograde will set up a square to Venus which is exact on Sept 17, but because of Jupiter’s retrograde movement and Venus slowly moving direct, we will experience this energy all month.

          Mercury Trine Jupiter at 15 Virgo/Taurus.  This is favorable for finding the right work, intellectual pastimes, and financial good fortune.

Sep 6 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 14 Virgo. The Sun lights up the Mercury which is all about your mental processes.  So this is a good day to read, teach, or write.  Also, Mercury has feathers on his ankles so he is restless and likes to think about taking a trip.

Sep 8 – Sun Trine Jupiter at 15 Virgo/Taurus.  I love earth signs.  Some may find them boring, but I think they are restful and help you feel safe. This aspect can bring financial security and educational opportunities.

Sep 14 – New Moon at 21 Virgo.  This New Moon forms a grand trine with the Moon/Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter. This can produce a lively exchange of thoughts.  You feel very kindhearted today and want to show your love to everyone around you.  This is one of the best New Moons of the year.

Sep 15 – Mercury turns direct at 8 degrees of Virgo. Your plans get back on track.  Something in your life will start to move forward, even those things that seemed stuck or beyond help.

          Sun Tine Uranus a 22 Virgo/Taurus.  This is about having fun and being entertained.  There may be a sudden invitation to a party or a spontaneous trip to somewhere unusual.

Sep 17 – Venus Square Jupiter at 15 Leo/Jupiter.   This is the aspect that lasts all month. Both of these planets can be self-indulgent and excessive.   Think sweet tooth or a maxed-out credit card. If you run into any problems in a relationship, wait until the end of the month to try to fix it.

Sep 19 – Sun Opposite Neptune at 26 Virgo/Pisces.  You are confused and quite daffy today.  Don’t make any important financial decisions. If you meet a new possible love interest - RUN

Sep 21 – Sun Trine Pluto at 27 Virgo/Pluto.  We have some really good trines this month, plus a grand trine in Earth signs.  Here is another positive trine. You could get advice from someone that leads to an accumulation of wealth. Or you could form a partnership with someone you can trust.

Sep 23 – Sun Enters Libra until Oct 23.  This marks the Autumn Equinox when the Day is equal to the Night.  This is a very fitting description of Libra energy.  During Libra you want everything to be in equal proportion to everything else.

Sep 25 – Mercury Trine Jupiter at 14 degrees of Virgo/Taurus.  This is more positive solid earth energy.  This is a good day to indulge in interesting work that pays well.   You can enjoy intellectual pastimes and you can gain financially today.

Sep 29 – Full Moon at 6 Aries/Libra.  This Full Moon highlights doing your own thing as opposed to working with others to attain harmony. You may be torn between these two extremes.

          Venus Square Uranus at 22 Leo/Taurus.  Try not to give advice today.  I know you think you know what is best for everyone around you, but no one wants to hear it.

Sep 30 – Mercury Trine Uranus at 22 Virgo/Taurus.  I like this aspect. It helps you think outside the box today and come up with some innovative ways to do your work.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER this month turns retrograde on September 4 and moves from 15 to 14 degrees of Taurus.  He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month he is moving retrograde from 3 to 1 degree of Pisces and will stay retrograde until Nov 4, when he will turn direct at 0 degrees of Pisces.    Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 0 to 5 degrees of Pisces, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer.  With Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and will move from 23 to 22 degrees of Taurus.  This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (24 to 25 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the Earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is moving retrograde from 26 to 25 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 24 to 27 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024.  This month Pluto is retrograde and moves from 28 to 27 degrees of Capricorn all month.  He moves back into Aquarius in Nov 2024.  Pluto grinds away at our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 25 to 29 degrees of Capricorn.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

August 2023 Forecast

This month contains a combination of Jupiter and Uranus aspects.  Think buoyant, bouncy, balloons. Jupiter is expansive, and Uranus is creative. Even though there are a few Saturn aspects this month, Saturn can’t compete with the combination of Jupiter and Uranus.  The second half of the month is a little more difficult but only as compared to the great first half of the month.

Both Venus and Mercury are turning retrograde this month.  It’s time to rethink our plans and also rethink our relationships.  When the inner planets seem to move backward, we tend to internalize the meaning of that planet.  For instance, Venus retrograde will reveal how we think about and experience relationships.  Do we bend over backward to please other people and win their approval?  Or do we disregard others' feelings because we are too focused on our own agenda? Retrogrades allow us to step back and observe our behavior.  Venus also rules our values.  During this period we may question our principles and explore whether or not our social group reflects these values.  Some relationships could end during this retrograde.

With Mercury retrograde we will examine our communications, how we speak, and, more importantly, listen to others.  This is a great period for writers, for it beckons us to go back over what we have written, see the work clearly, and make adjustments if necessary.  It’s best to move slowly physically and mentally during this period to avoid mistakes.

Dates to Watch

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

Aug 1 – Full Moon at 9 Aquarius. During this full moon, Mercury will be opposing Saturn.  So even though it’s a very friendly new moon, as Aquarius likes to circulate among people spouting his unique ideas, we can stay cool and rational at this time.  On a full moon, it is important to complete vital work.

          Mars Trine Jupiter at 13 Virgo/Taurus. This leads to robust optimism when you want to go on an adventure or a trip.  Also, play sports, take a hike, and spread your good feelings around to others.

          Mercury Opposite Saturn at 5 Virgo/Pisces. You could hear some depressing news today.  Others may make demands on you.  Your routines may seem tedious.  Try not to be too rigid in your thinking.

Aug 6 – Sun Square Jupiter at 14 Leo/Taurus. This is an aspect of success.  You feel so confident, you could make an ill-advised purchase and realize it was overpriced or you could overeat or overdrink.  It may be hard to stay on your diet or follow your budget today.

Aug 9 – Venus Square Uranus at  22 Leo/Taurus.  If you are in a standoff with someone close to you, this aspect could lead to a breakthrough.  This is also about creating unique artwork.

          Mercury Trine Jupiter at 14 Virgo/Taurus.   You feel happy and optimistic today. This is a good day to travel for business.

Aug 13 – Sun Conjunct Venus at 20 Leo.  Make yourself and your surroundings attractive.  Have fun with your close friends.

Aug 15 – Sun Square Uranus at 23 Leo/Taurus. You could feel tense today because there could be sudden changes occurring in your life. You will have the flexibility to handle all of these changes.  You could see or hear from someone from the past that could cause you some excitement or disturbance.

Aug 16 – New Moon at 23 Leo.  This New Moon is square Uranus.  This promises an exciting month, Leo is expressive and extroverted, and Uranus wants to go on unusual adventures or dive into esoteric subjects.  Some really bizarre events could come in today and during the following month.

          Mars trine Uranus at 23 Virgo/Taurus.  Make some inventive decisions. This is a good time to get some creative work done.  Think outside the box and work on projects that are unusual or ahead of their time.  Go on a trip to somewhere that you have never been before.  Change your environment.  Others will be attracted to you because of your magnetic and independent nature.

Aug 22 – Venus Square Jupiter at 15 Leo/Taurus.   This aspect can lead to self-indulgence.  You know Jupiter--he wants to overdo everything.  Venus rules love and money.  You know where this is going.

          Mars Opposite Neptune at 27 Virgo/Pisces. Neptune is dreamy, abstract, and totally impractical.  Keep your feet on the ground today. You could run into a situation or a person who is very strange.  Something you have counted on may fall through.  Maybe it was a pipe dream.  Drugs and alcohol could have an exaggerated effect.

Aug 23 – Sun enters Virgo until Sep 23. It’s time to go back to school in more ways than one.  The Leo period was fun, but now the bills have arrived from the vacation and parties. But this is a grounded, practical month, which is not a bad thing.  Virgo especially can get a lot of work done, and boy do they love to work!

    Mercury turns retrograde at 21 Virgo until Sep 15.  Please don’t freak over this.  It seems the only astrological ideas that have seeped into the internet are the difficult ones.  We have honed our fear response by watching cable news.  We are primed to be afraid.  But don’t project all that fear onto poor Mercury retrograde.  Mercury is a neutral planet so he can take on the energy of the planets near him and also the energy of what is projected onto him.

Aug 24 – Mars Trine Pluto at 28 Virgo/Capricorn.  This is a powerful aspect that helps you to make constructive changes in your environment.  You can make decisions to eliminate people or situations that stand in your way of progress.

Aug 27 – Sun Opposite Saturn at 3 Virgo/Pisces.  Some problems can come in today and you need to cope with them by pulling on your experience and discipline.  You may not feel up to handling these problems as your energy may be depleted.

          Mars enters Libra until Oct 12.  Mars is his detriment in Libra.  This means he can’t operate the way he would like.  He rules Aries the warrior, and he is now in the opposite sign of peace and harmony.  Libra wants justice and with Mars in her sign, she may decide to go out and fight for it. Also, this aspect can lead to a peace agreement in a war.  I certainly hope so.

Aug 28 – Uranus turns retrograde at 23 Taurus and will stay retrograde until Jan 22, 2024.  This is no big deal since Uranus goes retrograde every year for about 5 months.  The important thing to notice is the degree and sign where it is stopping when it changes direction.  If you have planets, especially inner planets within two degrees of 23 Taurus, you could experience an awakening of some sort.  Or you could break free of something that is holding you back.

Aug 30 – Full Moon at 7 Pisces.  This Full Moon is conjunct Saturn.  Full Moons are always an emotional time. With Saturn, you may need to ask for support from someone older.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER this month moves from 13 to 15 degrees of Taurus and will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month he is moving retrograde from 5 to 3 degrees of Pisces and will stay retrograde until Nov 4, when he will turn direct at 0 degrees of Pisces.    Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 5 to 7 degrees of Pisces, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer.  With Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he will move from 22 to 23 degrees of Taurus and turn retrograde on the 28th at 23 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’.  If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (20 to 25 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the Earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE  is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is moving retrograde from 27 to 26 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 24 to 29 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024.  This month Pluto is retrograde and stays at 28 degrees of Capricorn all month.  He moves back into Aquarius in Nov 2024.  Pluto grinds away at our psyche bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 26 degrees of Capricorn to 0 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

July 2023 Forecast

Steve and I just purchased a new home in Chestertown Maryland about a mile and a half from where we were living for the past eleven years. We went from a two-story Victorian house with a beautiful winding staircase to a more practical modern-looking ranch house with no stairs at all. Yes, we are that age.  What I noticed as I was packing up my astrology client files is that my astrological practice has evolved over the years.  I started doing astrological consultations in 1990.  When working with clients, I started out in those early days by first doing a birth chart analysis, looking for the illusive daimon--the purpose of this life. And then I would do an update for the coming year showing how the movement of the planets affects the natal chart.  Clients would contact me every year for their updates.  What has changed is that many of the clients decided that they wanted to further explore events in their lives and the archetypal meaning of life passages in a lot more depth through regular coaching sessions.  So I see clients more often now which is great because I have developed an attachment to some of you—you know who you are.

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We are still under the influence of Neptune turning retrograde. For the last week or so, we may have felt we were swimming in fog, nothing was clear, but when Neptune is stationary and about to turn retrograde, he can give us valuable insights and intuitive messages.  He is making the turn at 27 degrees of Pisces.  If you have any personal planets at that degree in any sign in your chart, you may be especially spacy.  This should clear in a few weeks.

 

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you

July 1 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 8 degrees of Cancer.  A good time to set goals and make plans for the future and talk and write about these plans with others.  It’s also a good day for buying and selling as   Mercury is the merchant.  You could meet someone new or have a new experience today.

July 2 – Venus Square Uranus at 21 degrees of Leo/Taurus. Something unusual or even bizarre can come in today. People could become unstable or even destructive because of their rebellious tendencies.  This is not a good time to make important decisions.

July 3 – Full Moon at 11 Capricorn.  This Full Moon is opposite Mercury and trine to Jupiter and Saturn. This is a positive day for organizing your thoughts. This Full Moon helps you with your relationships with mentors, professional people, and most importantly your boss.

July 4 – Independence Day

July 9 – Mercury Trine Neptune at 27 degrees of Cancer/Pisces. This is a good time to take a trip or go on a vacation. Be careful of errors that come from carelessness.

July 10 – Mars enters Virgo until August 27. Mars rules Aries so he likes to be out in the world and physically active.  When he is in Virgo he is held back a little.  He wants to sit in a corner and work on his stamp collection.  Some important detailed work can be done during this time.

          Mercury Opposite Pluto at 29 degrees of Cancer/Capricorn. You could be too opinionated today. Or it could be that someone in your environment is a control freak. Try not to butt heads with anyone during this time.

July 11 – Mercury enters Leo until July 28. Mercury in Leo can be a loud, dramatic, and playful time.  This is a very confident Mercury placement.  Mercury is the planet of communication and he wants to shout out the truth.  For the next couple of weeks, you will want to speak out.

July 17 – New Moon at 24 Cancer.  This new moon is sextile Uranus, trine Neptune, and opposite Pluto.  The New Moons herald the start of the month.   The harmonious aspects of Uranus and Neptune lend inspiration and creativity to our plans.  The aspect of Pluto means we need to include consideration of others before we move ahead.

          Mercury Square Jupiter at 11 Leo/Taurus.  Your judgment regarding financial, legal, or business matters could be way too optimistic.  Tone it down a little.  Jupiter tends to go to extremes.

July 20 – Sun Trine Neptune at 27 Cancer/Pisces. This is a calm and mellow day and a good day to listen to music (no, not the Rolling Stones) and to meditate.

          Mars opposite Saturn at 6 degrees of Virgo/Pisces.  This is a hard work aspect. You may have some heavy-duty responsibilities thrown at you today. Use self-control and dig in and do the work.

 July 21 – Sun Opposite Pluto at 29 degrees of Cancer/Capricorn. You will have pressure put on you to cooperate.  Your authority may be challenged. Don’t try to manipulate your way out of this.  Just stick to your own integrity.

July 22 – Venus turns retrograde at 28 degrees of Leo until Sept 3 when she turns direct at 12 degrees of Leo.   Venus only goes retrograde once every 1.5 years.  But when she does, it has a profound effect on our feelings, our likes and dislikes.  You may have a change of heart regarding some of the things you love such as people, places, foods, jobs, and hobbies.  During this time you can get clear on what is relevant in your world, what is important, and what needs to change.  What really matters?  The retrograde could also deepen your relationships with others.

          The Sun enters Leo until August 23-- its favorite sign.  This is the best time of the year to express Leo's qualities such as confidence, courage, warmth, and generosity.

July 23 – Mercury Square Uranus at 22 Leo/Taurus. You could be stimulated today by meeting someone new, who is quirky.  Or you could learn some information that is shocking.

July 27 – Mercury Conjunct Venus at 28 Leo.  Reach out to your friends for a chit-chat.  Read some love stories. Talk about art, music, and beauty. Enjoy this day.

July 28 – Mercury enters Virgo until Oct 4.  He will turn retrograde at 21 Virgo on August 23 and stays retrograde until Sep 15 when he goes direct at 8 Virgo.  The planet of thinking and communication does very well in the analytical, organized sign of Virgo.  You can follow through on complex mental tasks.  This is a good time to enroll in a class or set up or refresh your website.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER this month moves from 3 degrees to 9 Taurus to 13 degrees of Taurus this month.  Jupiter will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up this bank account and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities to the areas ruled by the natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month Saturn is moving retrograde and will move from 7 degrees of Pisces to 5 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 7 to 9 degrees of Pisces, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer.  With Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he will move from 21 to 22 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (19 to 24 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the Earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is moving retrograde and will stay at 27 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 25 to 29 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Aquarius until March 11, 2043. This month Pluto has moved retrograde back into Capricorn and will move from 29 to 28 degrees of Capricorn. He grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 26 degrees of Capricorn to 1 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

 

June 2023 Forecast

What a relief, whew, this is a month to enjoy. There are a lot of flowing aspects and very few difficult ones unless you have personal planets at 27 degrees of Capricorn up to 2 degrees of Aquarius then it’s not much fun.  You’ve got a lot of transforming to do, ugh. But for the rest of us, we can breathe a sigh of relief.

 

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

June 2 – Venus Trine Neptune at 27 Cancer/Pisces. This is a good aspect for decorating your home or rearranging furniture.  Education and long-distance travel are also favored. This is also the birthday of the not-so-famous astrologer, Janet Kane!

June 3 – Full Moon at 13 Sagittarius. The Sun is in Gemini and the Moon is in Sagittarius.  I love these two signs as they are all about learning, exploration, and adventure.  This Full Moon is ruled by Jupiter and it emphasizes education and experience.   

June 4 – Mercury Conjunct Uranus at 20 Taurus.  Another great aspect.  You could have some sudden innovative ideas today.  Keep a notebook handy.  These types of inspirations do not come along too often.

June 5 – Venus Enters Leo until July 22 when she turns retrograde at 28 Leo, then turns direct on Sep 3 at 12 degrees of Leo and stays in Leo until Oct 8.  Venus is about love and Leo is about having a good time.  This is a great time to join with others and celebrate life.

          Venus Opposite Pluto at 0 degrees of Leo/Aquarius. Don’t rush headlong into an intimate relationship today. You could regret it.  That person, who looks so dark and sexy, may be just dark. Careful.

June 11 – Pluto turns retrograde and backs up into Capricorn and stays in Capricorn until Jan 22, 2024. Pluto shows us the negative side of the sign he is in.  In the last three months during his stay in Aquarius, we became aware of the dark side of technology, especially AI.  We became aware of the dark side of large institutions, corporations and the Government when Pluto was in Capricorn for the last 20 years. Those kinds of issues will pop up during the rest of the year. Pluto is turning retrograde at 29 Capricorn so this degree is more powerful, obsessive and compulsive than usual because Pluto will stop at this degree before he turns retrograde.  Make a note of this if you have any personal planets around 2 degrees of this point.

          Mercury enters Gemini and stays there until June 26. Mercury is right at home in Gemini because he likes to talk just like Gemini and  OH, how they like to talk!  Beware of gossip and saying the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time. Gemini is the archetype of Bugs Bunny, of course.

          Mercury Trine Pluto at 0 degrees of Gemini/Aquarius.  A beautiful aspect. When Pluto is good, he is very, very good. Someone out there admires you and may come in to give you some help today.

          Venus Square Jupiter at 5 degrees of Leo/Taurus.  Jupiter is never a bad guy, even though he tries sometimes. Here he just wants to eat ice cream and gain more weight.  Not a good time to make a decision, because you are too optimistic and think everything will turn out alright.  It may, or may not.

June 15 – Mercury Square Saturn at 7 degrees of Taurus/Pisces.  Saturn doesn’t even try to be a good guy. With Mercury he has you worrying about your credit card bills, the taxes you owe, and the depressing people around you. I would like to tell you some upsides of this aspect, but I can’t think of any. Wait-- here it is--a very good day to do some editing on your not-so-great American novel.

June 17 – Saturn turns retrograde until Nov 4 when he turns direct at 0 degrees of Pisces.

To survive Saturn retrograde, it is important to focus on self-discipline, responsibility, and hard work. It is also a good time to reflect on past mistakes and learn from them

Overall, transiting Saturn retrograde is a time for introspection and reflection. It can be a challenging time, but it is also an opportunity to learn and grow.

OK, I cheated! The above interpretation is generated from AI.  In time, all the astrologers will be replaced by AI.  So will therapists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, and artists. Oh well, we had our day in the sun.  To play with AI, go to perplexity.AI and put in your question and she will tell you anything you want to know. I consider her a she and also a Gemini because she knows everything, and when she was being tested they found that if she doesn’t know something she just makes it up.

June 18 – New Moon at 26 Gemini. This new moon is square Neptune.  This is the beginning of the Gemini month, so start something new today around learning, teaching, and writing. Neptune will enhance your imagination but also create the urge for plagiarism.  

June 21 – Sun enters Cancer until July 22.  Cancer is a sign of home and family.  The Sun will shine a light on that sign all month.  This is a good time for a family reunion.

June 25 – Mercury Square Neptune at 27 Degrees of Gemini/Pisces.  Gemini and Pisces are mutable signs-- so is Sagittarius.  That means that sometimes or most of the time we don’t know if we are coming or going.  Other people tend to push us around because we are too pliable.  Well, with Mercury squaring Neptune in these signs, we are all the more confused than usual and easily manipulated.

June 26 – Mercury enters Cancer and stays there until July 11. Mercury is rational, but in Cancer, he is subject to emotional content sweeping through him. You could all get a bit weepy and irrational during this time.

          Mars Square Uranus at 21 degrees of Leo/Taurus.  Stay away from crowds as this is a volatile aspect.   You could feel that your freedom is restricted. It is, but only for a week or so.

June 28 – Sun Trine Saturn at 7 degrees of Cancer/Pisces.  Good time to start a new project.  Also, it’s good for working with older people like me.

June 30 – Neptune turns retrograde until Dec 6 when he turns direct at 24 degrees of Pisces. Neptune rules Pisces so he is very strong in this placement.  You may be able to see beyond the veil into other worlds at this time. Your sensitivity is heightened.  You have a deeper appreciation of music and poetry.

          Mercury trine Saturn at 7 degrees of Cancer/Pisces. Be realistic now. Start a budget.  Make practical, long-range plans.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER this month moves from 3 degrees to 9 Taurus and will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is expansive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up this bank account and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities to the areas ruled by the natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month he starts at 6 Pisces and goes retrograde on the 17th at 7 Pisces and will stay there the rest of the month.  Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 4 to 9 degrees of Pisces, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer.  With Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he will move from 20 to 21 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (18 to 23 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the Earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE  is in Pisces until 2026. This month he will stay at 27 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 25 to 29 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Aquarius until March 11, 2043. This month Pluto starts the month at 0 degrees of Aquarius backs into Capricorn on the 11^th and stays at 29 Capricorn for the rest of the month.  He grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 degrees of Capricorn to 2 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Enjoy this month.

 

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com

May 2023 Forecast

In January 2023 an1800 year old Statue of Hercules was found in Greece. According to the Buddhist tradition, spiritual knowledge is hidden until mankind is ready to appreciate the teachings.  Hidden knowledge of this type is called a terma.  Examples of termas are the gnostic gospels which were discovered in 1945 and The Dead Sea Scrolls which were discovered between 1946 and 1956. These documents date back to 1800 to 2000 years ago. Mankind had evolved enough to understand both of these documents and they were discovered at a time when they couldn’t easily be censored by the Church. The discovery of Hercules brings awareness of the twelve labors of Hercules, which correlates to the 12 signs of the zodiac. Here is an excellent article by astrologer Dale O’Brien about Hercules and his close friend Chiron. Does digging up Hercules mean that the archetype of the hero has been awakened?  Because Pluto is in Aquarius (the people), this might not mean a hero is coming to save us, but instead, each of us might find our heroic power.   

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King Charles III’s Coronation is on May 6.  There is something weird about this coronation date because it is one day after a lunar eclipse and during Mercury retrograde.  First off, a lunar eclipse is the worst time for a coronation because lunar eclipses are about endings, not beginnings. Also, Mercury retrograde can mean that there could be glitches in the proceedings and something has to be done over again.  Or what is started doesn’t last long.  The Royal Family has used astrologers for centuries, so why did they pick this date?  It could be that King Charles regards himself as modern and does not believe in the outdated ancient art of astrology.   When he was born a few of the best British astrologers wrote that he didn’t have a well-placed Jupiter and would never be king. Prince William on the other hand has Jupiter in the 10^th house, the sign of a king.  I don’t know; let’s wait to see what happens.   You can read about the natal chart of King Charles III here.

King Charles may not use astrologers, but I expect that Robert F. Kennedy Jr does.  He announced his candidacy right before the New Moon, Solar Eclipse (New beginnings), and at the exact time that the ascendant was on the USA Sun.  Astrologically, this will be an interesting campaign to watch.

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Mercury is still retrograde this month until the 14^th.  This retrograde nearly did me in so I don’t want to talk about it.

Dates to Watch:

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transit degrees listed below.  If so, the transit will have a major impact on you.

May 1 – Pluto turns retrograde at 0 degrees of Aquarius today, dips back into Capricorn on June 1, turns direct in Capricorn on Oct 10, and reenters Aquarius for good on January 22, 2024. While Pluto is retrograde, it is a time to reflect on power and control issues in your life.  Let go of manipulation from others.  Also, get rid of smothering and controlling relationships and get free of obsessive and compulsive behaviors.  Wow!  That is quite a lot of psychological homework to do.  So get busy.

          Sun Conjunct Mercury at 10 degrees of Taurus. This is the travel of the mind and/or body. Both business and pleasure are fortunate under this aspect.

May 4 – Venus Square Neptune at 26 Gemini/Pisces.  You could be a real crybaby today.  You feel everyone is picking on you.  Well, I think they are.  Man up and tell them to push off.

May 5 – Lunar Eclipse at 14 Scorpio.  See my Eclipse Report here.

May 7 – Venus enters Cancer until June 5. The lovey-dovey planet is in the sign of home and security. You could become very sensitive and this can lead to maudlin sentimentality.  This is a period when you feel like staying home and looking through your family albums and crying about the people who have died. Instead, go on ancestry.com and find some new relatives.

May 9 - Sun Conjunct Uranus at 16 Taurus.  Be careful of costly mistakes. Uranus causes us to speed up our thinking and movements.  Try to slow down.

May 13 – Venus Trine Saturn at 6 Cancer/Pisces. This is a good aspect. You probably think I never write anything nice, that I’m an old grouch.  Well on this aspect you could meet with a friend that you haven’t seen in a long time.  Also, you could be enjoying your work and the people you work with.

May 14 – Mercury turns direct at 5 Taurus. Finally!  This Mercury retrograde was a toughie on all the Taurus Sun, Moon, and the rising sign people. Now you can start moving ahead.  Mercury will be moving slowly for about a week so don’t expect a quick transition to the normal pace of things.

May 15 – Mars Trine Neptune at 27 Cancer/Pisces.  Great aspect!  You can move ahead on all of your artistic and spiritual projects.  You can finally relax from all of the upheaval you have all been going through. 

May 16 – Jupiter enters Taurus and stays until May 26, 2024. Taurus rules money and resources and Jupiter is expansive.  There could be a tendency to attract wealth during this time, especially for Taurus types.  Jupiter was last in Taurus from June 2011 to June 2012. How did you do back then?  What part of your life grew or became overblown and out of control at that time?

May 17 – Jupiter Square Pluto at 0 degrees of Taurus/Aquarius. Decisions made at this time about your home and business will remain in place for a long time. You could become self-opinionated and demanding in your attitude.  Try not to get into power struggles with others.

May 19 – New Moon at 28 Taurus. This is a positive New Moon because it is in a sextile to Mars and a sextile to Neptune. These aspects support your determination for a fresh start.  You can make important changes and make some solid and realistic plans.  Start something new today; the wind is at your back.

May 20 – Mars enters Leo and stays until July 10. Mars can kick up a storm here.  He doesn’t want to be held back and he doesn’t want to think things through before he acts.  The house that contains Leo in your birth chart can be activated now.  See the Meaning of houses here.

Mars opposite Pluto at 0 Leo/Taurus/Aquarius. These two planets love to butt heads to see who is tougher. This brings in the element of brute force.  Try not to be too headstrong and push for change.  And if you try to sneak something over on others, you won’t get away with it.

May 21 – Sun enters Gemini until June 21. Hello Gemini!  I think we need some of this energy at this time.  Yes, Geminis can tell some tall tales, but they are fun and flexible.  Try to go with the flow during this time and don’t believe everything you read.

          Sun Trine Pluto at 0 Gemini/Aquarius. You could have an enjoyable and financially rewarding collaboration with someone.  Keep your options open for this to come in.

May 23 – Mars Square Jupiter at 1 Leo/Taurus.  You may have the urge to get away from everything and everyone right now.  Don’t throw out stuff and relationships too fast.  Mars is hotheaded and Jupiter isn’t very rational.

May 28 – Sun Square Saturn at 6 Gemini/Pisces.  Don’t take any risks. You could experience losses. Or you could get disillusioned by someone in whom you had great faith. Try not to fall into pessimism and sarcasm, which are Saturn’s favorite attitudes.

 

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:

JUPITER this month moves from 26 Aries to 3 Taurus.  He enters Taurus on May 16 and will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024.  Jupiter is the big fat happy guy who is excessive in all things. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up this bank account and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities to the areas ruled by the natal Taurus house.

SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month he moves from 5 to 6 degrees of Pisces.  Saturn rules your material world and especially your career.  If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 5 to 6 degrees of Pisces, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces.  Pisces is a creative dreamer.  With Saturn here, he will try to solidify your dreams and fantasies.

URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month he will move from 18 to 20 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (16 to 22 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus represents the Earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus. 

NEPTUNE  is in Pisces until 2026. This month he will move from 26 to 27 degrees of Pisces.  If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 24 to 29 degrees of Pisces, you may lack focus during this time and just want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, or a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. For the rest of us, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for really inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.

PLUTO is in Aquarius until March 11, 2043. This month Pluto stays at 0 degrees of Aquarius.   He is very good at bringing up deep psychological issues. He grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 29 degrees of Capricorn to 2 degrees of Aquarius.  Pluto asks what needs to die in order to be reborn.

Have a great month.

Janet Kane

http://www.mythiczodiac.com