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Astrology Forecast December 9 – 15, 2024
The Moon ignites Aries’ fiery spark as it boldly steps into the first sign of the zodiac today, a perfect start to the week. This transit inspires courage, ambition and a desire to take charge. Emotions may feel intense, but they’ll fuel action and determination. It’s an excellent day to tackle tasks, initiate new projects, or assert yourself in areas that have felt stagnant.
With the Moon sextile Pluto, deep emotional insight and transformative energy are within reach. You may uncover hidden motivations or feel the urge to let go of what no longer serves you. This aspect encourages focused, powerful action that creates lasting change.
Sun sextile Lilith adds an empowering edge that helps you embrace your authentic self and stand confidently in your truth. It’s a great day to honor your instincts and channel bold, unapologetic energy into your pursuits.
The Moon sextile Venus will soften the intensity and invites harmony and connection into your interactions. It’s also a good time for creative projects, romantic gestures, or indulging in small pleasures.
Beware of impulsiveness – patience can keep the fire productive rather than overwhelming. Trust your instincts, but pause to consider the bigger picture before acting. Begin your week with passion, purpose and a touch of daring, enhanced by these cosmic alignments!
On Wednesday, the Moon moves into grounded Taurus, inviting a slower, steadier pace. It’s a time to savor life’s simple pleasures — comforting routines, delicious meals, and moments of joy and beauty.
How Mars Retrograde Impacts Your Love Life
From tonight until February 23, 2025, the astrological climate will be dominated by Mars Retrograde, a time when the assertive planet of passion, drive, and action appears to be moving backwards across the sky.
The Mars retrograde cycle occurs approximately every two years and creates a celestial atmosphere that challenges us to slow down, reflect, and reevaluate how we navigate the aspect of our lives impacted by a retreating Mars, especially love and relationships.
This time Mars will reverse through the bold sign of Leo until January 3, 2025, before retreating further into the emotional waters of Cancer until February 23. The shift from Leo to Cancer will bring a dynamic shift in how we experience passion, intimacy, and connection.
Mars retrograde typically signals a period of inward focus. The fiery, action-oriented energy of Mars is muted, forcing us to rethink how we assert ourselves and pursue our desires.
When Mars is in retrograde, direct action often feels less effective. Misunderstandings may arise, frustrations may simmer, and the usual outlets for passion or conflict resolution may not work as intended.
In the context of relationships, Mars retrograde tends to bring old wounds and unresolved issues to the surface. The next 79 days will be a time when hidden frustrations or imbalances within partnerships come to the surface. It’s not uncommon to experience tension during this time, as retrograde forces us to confront aspects of our love lives that we may have avoided.
Astrology Forecast November 25 – December 1, 2024
As the Moon moves into harmonious Libra this morning, you may feel a pull to restore balance in your life. Libra’s influence heightens your awareness of beauty, fairness, and relationships, encouraging a gentle, diplomatic approach to your interactions.
Forming a powerful trine with transformative Pluto in Aquarius, it will deepen our emotional insights and strengthen our intuitive powers. Libra’s need for balance harmonizes with Pluto’s intensity, making it an ideal time to face challenges with calm determination.
This combined influence also encourages us to explore the underlying dynamics of our relationships and personal desires with a sense of clarity and depth. Conversations may reveal hidden truths today, and you may feel a pull to explore what really matters, both within yourself and in your relationships with others.
This afternoon, the Sun in adventurous Sagittarius sextiles the Libra Moon, bringing a sense of ease and alignment between our inner feelings and outer actions, helping us find balance between our personal goals and our relationships.
Later in the day, the Moon’s sextile with Mars in fiery Leo will fill us with confidence and motivation. This aspect supports bold decisions and assertive action, so it’s a great opportunity to end the day on a passionate high note before Mercury turns retrograde this evening.
Today is an ideal time to mend fences, collaborate, or focus on creating a peaceful environment. However, the need to keep the peace may tempt you to avoid confrontation, so be careful to remain authentic and address issues directly when necessary. Seek balance not only in your relationships, but also in your inner world, making room for self-care amidst the demands of the day.
Astrology Forecast November 11 – 17, 2024
Venus, the planet of love, beauty and values, moves into Capricorn today, focusing energy on couple goals, long-term commitment and solidifying romantic relationships with a practical, grounded approach. If you’re single, this transit invites you to seek out relationships that align with your life purpose and values.
Venus teams up with Capricorn’s disciplined, goal-oriented energy during this transit to encourage a realistic and mature perspective on relationships and financial matters. It is an ideal time to set intentional goals, especially for partnerships or creative projects that require focus and perseverance.
Romance in particular will take on a more serious tone this week, with a focus on defining boundaries, roles and future goals in existing relationships. Expect to feel a pull toward loyalty, stability and actions that speak louder than words, as Capricorn prefers dedication to fleeting gestures.
Venus entering Capricorn on a Monday also brings a grounded, no-nonsense approach to the start of the week, making it perfect for organizing plans in both personal and professional areas. Financially, it’s a great time to set savings goals or invest in something with long-term benefits, as Capricorn supports efforts that build security over time.
Tomorrow’s fiery Aries Moon will inspire us to be more passionate and direct, providing a burst of motivation to act boldly. It will be an excellent day for jumping into new projects, embracing independence, and facing challenges head-on. However, Mercury in Sagittarius squaring Saturn in Pisces can add a sobering layer to the morning. This aspect may initially bring moments of mental tension as big ideas run up against practical limitations, encouraging us to pause and consider long-term implications before moving forward. Also, watch out for impulsive tendencies, as Aries energy can sometimes make us too impulsive and impatient.
Astrology Forecast October 7 – 13, 2024
Today’s Waxing Crescent Moon in Sagittarius ignites a spirit of adventure and optimism, encouraging us to expand our horizons. With Venus quintile Pluto, deep emotional connections may also emerge, urging us to explore the transformative power of love and intimacy.
Meanwhile, Mercury’s bi-quintile with Saturn invites disciplined thinking, making this a perfect day to set intentions and strategize your goals. As the week begins, embrace this mix of exploration and depth, and use your newfound insights to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Jupiter goes retrograde on Wednesday, inviting us to turn inward and reflect on our beliefs, aspirations, and the larger themes of growth in our lives. This retrograde prompts a reevaluation of our goals and encourages us to assess what truly brings us joy and fulfillment.
As the planet of expansion slows down, we may find ourselves revisiting past opportunities or unresolved issues that need our attention. It’s a time to embrace introspection, allowing us to realign our paths and clarify our intentions, ensuring that the pursuits we engage in are truly aligned with our core values.
During this retrograde phase, it’s common to experience a shift in perspective. Where Jupiter typically encourages bold action and expansive thinking, its retrograde energy can lead to moments of doubt or hesitation. However, these challenges can be invaluable; they provide an opportunity to deepen our understanding and cultivate wisdom. By navigating this introspective journey with patience, we can emerge from retrograde more enlightened, equipped with fresh insights that will help us pursue our goals with renewed purpose and clarity once Jupiter resumes its forward motion.
Astrology Forecast August 26 – September 1, 2024
Today and tomorrow, the Gemini Moon emphasizes communication, social interactions, and the desire to explore new ideas and answers.
On Wednesday, Mercury finally goes direct again after three weeks in retrograde. This means the recent period of confusion, delay, and miscommunication that accompanies its retrograde phase begins to dissipate.
You may find that things begin to move more smoothly – plans that have been stalled can gain momentum, and misunderstandings are more easily resolved. It’s a time when clarity returns, making it easier to express ideas, make decisions, and find solutions to lingering problems.
However, some residual effects of the retrograde may linger for a few days, so it’s wise to remain patient and attentive as things gradually get back on track.
On Thursday, Venus moves into Libra, the sign it rules, shifting our focus to relationships, love and daydreaming about the future for the next three weeks.
From Friday through Sunday, the Leo Moon takes over, encouraging us to be generous and attentive to the needs of others.
Sunday brings a major shift as Uranus turns retrograde and Pluto enters Capricorn. These two powerful events mark the beginning of a period of deep transformation, both personally and collectively.
Astrology Forecast August 5 -11, 2024
Two astrologically significant events are occurring today as Mercury goes retrograde and the Moon enters Virgo. Their combined effects will be powerful, especially since Monday is traditionally ruled by the Moon.
Because of this dual cosmic influence, we can expect heightened scrutiny, reflection, and possible frustration with communication and organization during the first two days of the week.
The Virgo Moon’s emphasis on detail and order may clash with the communication disruptions of Mercury retrograde, possibly leading to frustration over minor mistakes or inefficiencies.
There could also be a tendency to overanalyze emotions and personal interactions, given Virgo’s critical nature and Mercury retrograde’s propensity for misunderstanding.
We may also experience increased introspection and emotional analysis, possibly leading to insights or resolutions from the past, albeit with some emotional turbulence.
Tomorrow’s Virgo Moon square Mars in Gemini is likely to further fan the flames of misunderstanding and emotional upheaval, with impatience, agitation, and people being more argumentative than usual. Today and tomorrow is a time to be patient and emotionally centered, double-checking details and staying grounded as we navigate through potential challenges for the rest of the week.