The cosmos this month are creating a bit of a cosmic royal rumble. As we are now in the first retrograde of Mercury, the themes of confusion and taking several steps back can be expected.
We have Venus making moves this month which can have us reflecting deeply on our desires and how realistic we are being about these things. Many of the moons (quarters/new/full) occur with a cardinal sign at the ascendant. As much as we as a collective feel the need to push things forward and become frustrated, it is important that we step outside of our ego to understand the bigger picture.
How does this astro tea steep for you? Check your sun, moon & rising sign to find out!
Aries
There is a lot of resistance surrounding you during this month. You’ve probably felt it brewing from last month’s full moon. The truth is, you’re going through an intense upgrade within, and externally. Pressure can make diamonds or dust, should you try to avoid what is necessary. Tapping into your spiritual practice even more now than ever, will help loosen this tension. Your intuition may feel blocked at times, especially during the first half of the month. Meditation and invoking the element of water, can strengthen your confidence in your own divine abilities. Focus on your inner world instead of your outer world this month. Kinships, relationships (romantic or platonic) should not be a huge focus; detach from the outcomes of ideas birthed this month and trust that the movement will follow as you follow spirit.
Taurus
Sometimes change is slow, and this month, they are extremely slow. You may have the desire to push the reset button on a few elements going on, however the cosmos want you to slow down! Pushing things forward can blow up in your face this month, what is the rush? If you have to force the ideas to come to you, especially during the first couple of weeks this month, they are not meant to be birthed now. Your intuition is testing you heavily and may have you second guessing everything. That’s okay, just take your time seeing the full vision; allow the vision to develop the illumination it requires for you to receive it. Abundance and prosperity dries up when we overthink the end result. Take a step back from projects/ideas that create stress and anxious feelings. Putting too much emphasis on these items can show up in all relationships at this time. By the end of the month, the resistance will soften and the changes you’re looking to make, will most likely happen over night! Rest and recharge now, receive later.
Gemini
All eyes are on you this month! Abundance, growth and expansion in various ways can be expected. Now, don’t get too excited just yet! The first week of this month will determine how the rest of it plays out. Sit with your honourable ancestors and guides, to confirm the direction you should be taking. When was the last time you showed gratitude to them? It’s time to step this action up. As you complete this devotion, the energy of prosperity will grow. This includes new relationships of all kinds also arriving at your shores. Luck is truly on your side this month! If you have yet to reflect deeply on what it is you want to accomplish this year, now is the time to do it. Remember, there’s a difference between manifesting and spell-casting. This is not necessarily the time to push these intentions forward; that will come at the end of the month.
Cancer
You’re having one of those topsy turvy months where the energy is a bit all over the place. That being said, ensure you’re taking as much time and space as possible, to rest and unplug. The first week of the month will have you feeling extremely drained and not in the mood to engage with most. The cosmos have given you full permission to invoke the hermit crab at this time. As the month continues, you will slowly come back out of your shell, with a deeper appreciation for your social groups and community. Your third eye will be pulsating during this time also; time to write down those thorough intentions! This occurs towards the mid-end of the month, but the energy can only work for you when you speak up about what you do and do not want. Strengthen your boundaries and watch how much you’ll upgrade overnight. If new projects/ideas start to feel more distant as the month grows, detach yourself from them. You have the right intentions, just the wrong time for execution. Hold off for now, it will be worth it!
Leo
Watch your spending this month! There is a heavy focus on the foundation of wealth for you. Ensure to cross all your T’s and dot all your I’s. The beginning of the month can cause some headaches and intense frustration depending on where you are spending your energy. Unplug and add extra self care days to your routine during this time. You may feel as though you’re doing something wrong, but the truth is you’re doing everything that you are meant to. This confusion and frustration is brewing because you’re getting so close to your goal; these distractions are just a test! You’ve been pushing things forward for a while and it has caused this impatience within to grow also. The cosmos are trying to teach you what it truly means to let go and trust the Divine. You are in good hands, do you believe that? The more you release the expectations and allow yourself to sit back to receive the fruits of your labour, the more fruit you’ll actually receive.
Virgo
You may be feeling surprisingly more social this month and that’s okay; embrace it! More importantly, observe what beings enter your life during this month and whom you’re interacting with the most. These beings have a lot to teach you and spirit is sending them your way for a reason; pay attention! The first couple of weeks of this month should be focused on intention setting and recharging self. During the second half of the month, you’ll want to start planting new seeds. As you are doing this, take your time and move in silence! Just because you are open to more socializing, does not mean the details of abundance need to be broadcasted. Your intuition will become stronger and stronger, as the month continues. The end of the month is your full moon and it brings many messages from your honourable ancestors, guides and potential past lives! The abundance you desire will require a sacrifice at this time. Are you ready to do whatever it takes?
Libra
Your ego will be tested very heavily this month and possibly triggered often. But, this is a good thing! You are being given the chance to be completely honest with yourself and review what is not working. Keeping in mind that rejection is redirection, can save you a lot of heartbreak and disappointment. Ensure you are checking your boundaries and standing your ground! You’ve worked so hard, do not let just anyone have access to your energy. That includes friends too, yes. New projects and ideas may flow to you towards the mid-end month; let them brew and simmer. Their time to launch will come around the end of the month. Until you find how this needs to be executed, remove all other distractions. Your intuition may feel blocked at this time, which can slow down the execution process. No need to stress, just give it a rest. Return back to your cauldron, and allow the items to brew some more. Sometimes the only thing you have to do in order to get things moving is simply believe that you can.
Scorpio
Your feelings have a lot more to do with how you receive the end results you desire, than you may think. Because of this, you could be feeling really uncertain on what first few steps to take or how to feel about anything! To help clear this fog, ask yourself; is this serving my highest excitement? What are your top priorities? It may be time to review these now. Once these are understood, make the necessary changes and watch the abundance pour through. This is not the month to be taking a gamble or chances on things, only execute what is completely stable. Tap into your intuition more, especially from the mid to end of the month; you will be guided in the right direction by your spirit team. You can also expect some positive movement within your relationships at this time. Be open to new beings who want to show you how much they love and appreciate you! These beings will have a positive impact on you and can help clear out the blockage within your heart centre.
Sagittarius
Self care and lots of rest is being claimed for you this month! Focusing on your needs first and invoking your boundaries will be a reminder, as the month continues. Some new prosperity is coming your way, and it may be the abundance you’ve been waiting to receive for a while. Although the cosmos are working in your favour with this, you could still be feeling numb and unsure on how to proceed. You could be overthinking this a lot and that is what is blocking this blessing from being birthed. Get your head in the game! It’s okay to be nervous from the pressure of greatness. But it’s another thing to step on the breaks and do nothing at all. Your abundance may be arriving at the shores in a different wrapping paper than you expected. The cosmos are testing you to see how much you know about yourself, and if you’re willing to work on transforming this situation. This theme grows as the month comes to an end. Writing down your plans with a pros and cons list, can help you understand which direction to take. But first, ask yourself; do I still want this?
Capricorn
Communication is key and it is the only way people are going to know what you want. There is a heavy focus on your relationships and all other kinships this month. The cosmos are pushing you out of your comfort zone, for the sake of your own growth. Important conversations are to be had, but you’ll only receive the change you desire when you speak up about what you do and do not like. No one will know you’re feeling under appreciated if you don’t express it. A new budding relationship could be coming this month, and this being is here to challenge you and your throat chakra. Do your best to not jump to conclusions and be open to receiving whatever message they have for you. This is also an abundant month for new projects and ideas to be born! The cosmos are all working in your favour, but you have to trust that you know what you’re doing. Be open to change and be open to receiving the fruits you’ve nurtured. You deserve them!
Aquarius
Happy solar return! Like most solar return seasons, this month is full of transformation for you. You may be feeling like as though the world is against you and you have to keep your back against it. This is false! You are simply being upgraded, which means the death of some parts of self. Resisting these deaths will only cause more friction within your internal world and external world. Every intention, every step you take, it is all connected and even more so at this time. You’ll need to have more social timeouts during this month which will require you to unplug from a lot of interactions and potentially even projets you’re working on. It is best to take the route of surrender this month, as much as possible. Resistance and obstacles surrounding kinships, relationships and the projects you’re working on, is expected. The more you surrender and put a pause on the work, the more the tension will release. By the end of the month, this energy will be removed and you’ll be able to exhale again.
Pisces
You are being called to study the energy around you this month. There will be moments where movement is required and others where extreme rest is needed. The beginning of the month has your intuition extremely potent and can help you come to the necessary conclusions on important manners around abundance. Trust that how you are receiving messages from beings and the Divine at this time, are exactly how you are meant to. You are seeing everything clearly; trust yourself. As always, the cosmos will also be reminding you the importance of boundaries and what happens when you do not invoke them. Avoid being passive aggressive towards others by taking yourself out of their situations. Towards the end of the month, transformation in all of these areas will be taking place. This of course starts during your solar return! Be open to letting things go in order to make space for the new abundant life waiting for you.
Craving even more depth on what the cosmos have in store for you? Be sure to book an astro transit rewarding to be guided even deeper on how you can work with this energy and how it will play out uniquely for you.
