lunar node
Astrology Forecast August 18 – 24, 2025
The week begins with the Moon still in curious Gemini this morning*, helping us ease into Monday with lots of conversation, ideas, and intellectual connection. But while the day starts light and communicative, it becomes more emotional as the day goes on.
A sextile with the Sun in Leo early on boosts our confidence and creative energy. You may feel inspired to share what’s on your heart or mind.
By late morning, a sextile between the Moon and Chiron in Aries makes it easier to talk about things that have been bothering you. This is a good time to heal through honest conversation or to support someone going through a rough patch.
In the afternoon, the Moon shifts into Cancer, turning the emotional volume up for the next few days. This Moon sign brings a focus on feelings, home life, and close relationships.
Shortly after the Moon changes signs, it squares with both Saturn and Neptune in Aries, which can stir up feelings of pressure or confusion.
You might feel torn between what your heart wants and what you need to get done. Later in the evening, a quincunx with Pluto in Aquarius may bring up deep emotions or a need to let go of something that no longer serves you.
Take time today to notice how you’re feeling and what your body and heart are asking for. Self-care, comfort, and honest conversations go a long way today.
Astrology Forecast August 11 – 17, 2025
The celestial tide starts to shift today as Mercury stations direct in the early hours of the morning*, closing out a challenging retrograde that may have scrambled plans and frazzled communications.
While Mercury’s pivot brings a collective sigh of relief it is important to still tread with care for the next couple of weeks as the trickster planet finds its rhythm again during the shadow period. Electronic glitches, unexpected delays, and crossed wires may still pop up here and there, but the worst is now behind us.
The Moon lingers in Pisces through the day, wrapping us in a dreamlike haze that makes today feel more like a continuation of the weekend.
However, this morning’s semisquare between the Pisces Moon and Pluto in Aquarius may stir some emotional undercurrents or dredge up forgotten fears. Take time to breathe and release what no longer serves you.
By mid-morning, the Moon’s conjunction with the North Node in Pisces invites a karmic moment. You may find yourself revisiting a dream or idea that had previously drifted away. Pay attention to intuitive nudges and symbolic messages. This is a time of soul remembrance, when destiny calls softly through the mists.
As the Moon forms a quintile to Uranus in Gemini and a quincunx to the Sun in Leo by midday, expect sudden insights or minor disruptions that push you to adapt. Creativity will flow more easily if you’re open to the unexpected. However, the sesquiquadrate to Mercury may bring tension between what you feel and what you’re trying to express. Let silence be your sanctuary if words fail.
Astrology Forecast August 4 – 10, 2025
The Moon is moving through Sagittarius today, filling our skies with a sense of optimism, curiosity, and a joyful eagerness to explore new philosophical or spiritual horizons. There’s a fiery pulse in the air, and a call to stretch our vision and embrace possibility.
This morning, the Sun in Leo is connecting with Jupiter in Cancer, and we feel like we’re being cheered on by some cosmic cheerleaders. This energy is pushing us to follow joy, creativity, and heartfelt expression.
This semi-sextile is like a warm breeze, lifting our spirits and infusing us with the courage to chase those ideas that might have seemed just out of reach. Use this uplifting energy to think about the big picture. Now is a wonderful time for making new dreams, sharing stories, and helping others see the light within themselves.
However, by midday, the Sagittarius Moon stirs deeper currents as it brushes up against Pluto in Aquarius and squares the lunar nodes in Pisces. Our emotions can sometimes carry us away, affecting the people around us even when they don’t seem to be directly linked. This can be a beautiful reminder to reflect on what we truly want for ourselves and our journey.
Are your beliefs maybe holding you back from your dreams? Stay grounded this afternoon. Go ahead and trust your intuition as you work through any feelings of tension you might have. Now is a moment to acknowledge the tug between expansion and emotional growth.
Take some time also today to set your intentions. There are so many simple and meaningful ways to get yourself ready for the week ahead. You could light a candle, journal about your dreams, or speak affirmations aloud.
Astrology Forecast April 14 — 20, 2025
As the Sun spends its final days in fiery Aries, we are gifted with one last burst of bold, creative energy. This is the week to initiate what we’ve been hesitating about, take action where we’ve been dreaming, and move forward with courage-even if the path isn’t fully visible yet.
The week begins under a Scorpio Moon, creating an intense and introspective vibe today and tomorrow. We’re motivated to tie up loose ends, especially around emotional or long-term commitments. There’s a desire to dig deep, finish what we started, and make room for what’s next.
But there’s some complexity in the air – early in the day the Moon forms a series of sesquiquadrate connections with Saturn, the North Node, and Mercury in Pisces, stirring up inner tension between what feels emotionally urgent and what makes logical sense.
Later today, Neptune and Mercury join the sesquiquadrate mix, adding an additional layer of emotional fog or miscommunication, so be wary of assumptions. Grant yourself (and others) grace and clarity.
The Moon’s bi-quintile with Jupiter in Gemini offers a spark of insight – an intuitive download or meaningful conversation can help things click into place.
Don’t rush into action today, but watch your reactions. What’s coming up now is trying to take you to a new level of maturity.
Midweek brings a Sagittarius Moon with it a much-needed breath of fresh air. After the intensity of the first days of the week, we will crave a little freedom, fun, and new inspiration. Wednesday and Thursday will be a good time to explore new perspectives, laugh more, and say yes to spontaneity!
Astrology Forecast March 31 — April 6, 2025
This week offers a well-rounded journey through various aspects of balance — physical, intellectual, emotional, and personal. Stay present, adapt to the energy shifts as they come, and embrace the wisdom each day offers. By the end of the week, you’ll feel more centered and ready for whatever comes next.
We begin today with the Moon in stabilizing Taurus, providing a much-needed foundation for regaining balance in our physical world. The focus is on practical matters — finances, health, and creating order in our daily routines. With several semi-square aspects to Saturn, Venus and Mercury in Pisces, we may encounter minor obstacles in relationships, money management or decision-making. It’s important to remain patient and methodical.
The Sun in Aries also forms a semisextile to the Moon in Taurus, highlighting a subtle but powerful opportunity to combine assertiveness with stability. This is a perfect time to take small but meaningful steps toward personal security and long-term goals. In addition, a quintile between the Moon and Mars in Cancer gives us intuitive problem-solving skills and the emotional strength to overcome challenges.
Be aware of the Moon’s semisquare to the lunar node in Pisces, which can create feelings of uncertainty about our path forward. Trust the process and remember that clarity will come in time. Later in the day, a semisquare to Jupiter in Gemini encourages us to keep an open mind and embrace new opportunities, even if they require stepping outside of our comfort zones.
Astrology Forecast February 24 – March 2, 2025
The day begins with a grounding energy as the Capricorn Moon harmonizes with Saturn, helping us focus on responsibility and long-term goals.
However, emotional wounds may surface due to the Moon’s square to Chiron — don’t let past insecurities hold you back. The Sun’s semisquare to the Moon could also stir up some inner tension, but clarity will come with patience.
In the middle of the day, expect the unexpected as the Moon trines Uranus, bringing sudden insights or changes that disrupt routine. Remain open to inspiration and new ideas.
Later in the day, the energy becomes more complex. The Moon’s square to Lilith may trigger deep-seated emotions or power struggles in relationships, while the sesquiquadrate to Jupiter warns against overreaching.
However, supportive sextiles to the Nodes and Neptune encourage trust in the bigger picture — intuitive guidance will lead you forward if you remain receptive.
It’s a day for balancing discipline with adaptability, working through emotional tensions, and embracing the changes that lead to growth.
Tomorrow, the Moon’s transit into Aquarius shifts the emotional landscape from the structured seriousness of Capricorn to a more detached, forward-looking energy.
Astrology Forecast July 29 – August 4, 2024
The week begins this morning with the Moon in a moody semisextile aspect to Chiron and a semisquare to the Node, causing us to feel more emotionally sensitive and introspective, with a hint of tension about our path forward.
Pay attention to subtle inner cues, as these can offer profound insights into personal growth and understanding. You may feel a slight tug between past patterns and future aspirations this morning, requiring a balanced approach to resolution. Trust your intuition and consider how your actions align with your long-term goals.
Fortunately, the Sun’s quintile to the Moon later this morning offers a spark of creative inspiration and emotional clarity. This aspect enhances your ability to express yourself authentically and creatively, paving the way for positive interactions and innovative solutions.
This week we can expect to feel the pre-shadow effects of Mercury going retrograde on Sunday. As it is, Mercury is already slowing down to retrace its steps through the degrees it will later revisit during retrograde.
We may begin to notice miscommunication, delays, and technological glitches even before the official retrograde period begins next week. The pre-shadow phase sets the stage for retrograde, and being aware of it can help you prepare and manage its potential effects more effectively. If you have not already done so, now is the time to back up all your data and update your computer and smartphone.