March astrological forecast

MARCH 2023

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Gifu “Gift”. A month to strike a balance

between giving and receiving. No matter how we feel, we are never

alone, but part of society. Standing in complementary strength,

learning from each other, and acknowledging the support we receive

from others, are essential for our own balance. We are required to

put our knowledge to good use, be inventive, discover new

perceptions, and reach expansive understandings. Our relationship to

our environment is put to the test. What we give, blooms, leading to

more receiving.

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No retrograde planet, 2 nd month in a row which is beyond rare!

Great time to launch new projects without the risk of

interferences!

And two MAJOR sign changes which are marking a huge, complete

turning point for humanity.

Saturn enters Pisces on March 8 for 2-1/2 years until May 26,

2025 to February 15, 2026. There will a huge dissolution of

restrictions across the world. The nature and quality of water will

come to the forefront. Much disillusion in the old system, a

complete loss of trust in government structures and big

corporations will take place. Mental health issues, paranoia,

victimhood, gaslighting, immune diseases, as well as blood disorders

could become big problems. Spirituality is likely to become

regulated by specific laws. The connection between science and

spirituality will become clearer. The breaking down of smoke

screens and fake information, will bring about huge questions about

the true nature of our reality. It will become essential to walk our

talk, incarnate our ideals, and make our dreams real. A gigantic

renewal of faith will occur worldwide.

The second humongous shift will occur with Pluto entering

Aquarius for the next… 21 years! We shall only have a glimpse of

this new cycle in 2023 for 3 months, between March 24 and

June 11. In 2024, Pluto will return to Aquarius for 9 months and

only be one last time in Capricorn for 3 months. And in 2025, it will

be in Aquarius for good until 2044!

The last times Pluto was in Aquarius was in 1778-1798 during which

the French people in 1789, fed up with the abuse of power of Louis

the XVIth stormed into the Bastille, and abolished monarchy for

good. And before that in 1287-1308, during which Edward Ist

established Common Law in 1293. The theme of both events was

power to the people. This will happen again.

In 2023, we shall start seeing power going from a small, privileged

elite to the masses. Popular unrest will be brewing everywhere.

Civil wars, could start erupting in many countries. The people will

be fighting for their freedom. True democracy will be born.

Major changes will occur in the tax structure which will lead to a

more equitable society. The digitalization of money could increase,

giving rise to local currencies.

The dangers of technology will begin becoming more and more

apparent. Artificial intelligence, clones, robots could become a very

serious threat to humanity. The risks of the internet could also

come to the forefront.

A huge acceleration of inventions will change the face of our

society. Science will go through gigantic leaps, especially in the

area of rejuvenation, and aviation. Science and spirituality will

merge more and more.

Space travel and contacts with extra-terrestrials will become

more common, leading to huge revelations of our galactic origins

and the real nature of our universe. But we shall have to be very

careful to not lose our humaneness to something more artificial, as

by 2044, life on Earth could resemble a science fiction movie! Our

leaders will be younger, more innovative, their thinking, ahead of

their times. Communities of like-spirited people will form

everywhere.

As information becomes decentralized, local channels will begin

springing left and right.

In 2023, we shall begin witnessing a revolution of consciousness

like no other, which will require that we stay as calm and grounded

as possible, connect to Nature, and drink lots of high frequency

water so that we are not completely swept away by the very fast

pace that will only accelerate with time.

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect

with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On 3/3 between 6:22 AM and 7:16 AM: when the Moon enters

Leo.

On 3/5 between 7:18 PM and 7:38 PM: when the Moon enters

Virgo.

On 3/8 between 6:07 AM and 6:44 AM: when the Moon enters

Libra.

On 3/10 between 3:37 PM and 4:06 PM: when the Moon enters

Scorpio.

From 3/12 at 11:58 PM till 3/13 at 12:21 AM: when the Moon

enters Sagittarius.

On 3/15 between 1:50 AM and 5:06 AM: when the Moon enters

Capricorn.

On 3/17 between 7:14 AM and 7:25 AM: when the Moon enters

Aquarius.

On 3/19 between 3:33 AM and 8:12 AM: when the Moon enters

Pisces.

On 3/21 between 8:58 AM and 9:01 AM: when the Moon enters

Aries.

On 3/23 between 10:13 AM and 11:42 AM: when the Moon

enters Taurus.

On 3/25 between 9:19 AM and 5:42 PM: when the Moon enters

Gemini.

From 3/27 at 6:39 PM till 3/28 at 3:22 AM: when the Moon

enters Cancer.

On 3/30 between 6:45 AM and 3:31 PM: when the Moon enters

Leo.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling

anything of importance during these times as they would amount

to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon

Moon in Cancer until Friday 3/3 at 7:15 AM + between Tuesday

3/28 at 3:22 AM and Thursday 3/30 at 3:30 PM: Perfect for

family activities, especially those involving children. Good for

spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those

we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent

also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring

imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Friday 3/3 at 7:16 AM and Sunday 3/5 at

7:37 PM + between Thursday 3/30 at 3:31 PM and Sunday 4/2 at

3:56 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic

performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an

elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in

general…

Moon in Virgo between Sunday 3/5 at 7:38 PM and Wednesday

3/8 at 6:43 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program,

learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning

our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed

work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small

pets….

Moon in Libra between Wednesday 3/8 at 6:44 AM and Friday

3/10 at 4:05 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic

exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut,

buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and

decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Friday 3/10 at 4:06 PM and Monday 3/13

at 12:20 AM : Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies,

self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life,

death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving

personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Monday 3/13 at 12:21 AM and

Wednesday 3/15 at 5:05 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious

and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher

education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting

a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for

athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Wednesday 3/15 at 5:06 AM and

Friday 3/17 at 7:24 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking

for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of

authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business,

and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Friday 3/17 at 7:25 AM and Sunday

3/19 at 8:11 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable

organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances.

Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-

dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers

and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Sunday 3/19 at 8:12 AM and Tuesday 3/21

at 9:00 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything

related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music,

photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the

mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Tuesday 3/21 at 9:01 AM and Thursday

3/23 at 11:41 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything

requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for

leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating

new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Thursday 3/23 at 11:42 AM and Saturday

3/25 at 5:41 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our

bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank

account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also

for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with

our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting,

as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Saturday 3/25 at 5:42 PM and Tuesday

3/28 at 3:21 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form

of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling

friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities,

attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary,

gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Tuesday 3/7. Let us

take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and

place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they

basked in the light of the Full Moon in Virgo at exactly 4:40

AM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon

charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Tuesday 3/21, take out your blank full moon charged papers

and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a

balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by

exactly 10:23 AM for the New Moon in Aries. Once that

moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a

folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Wednesday 3/1: Venus conjunct Jupiter (9:36 PM)

A perfect day for social activities, shopping, a beauty treatment

and adding elegance to our environment. Positivity, benevolence,

hospitality, tolerance, and generosity abound. Our connections with

others are enriching. Cultural pursuits are pleasurable.

Thursday 3/2: Mercury enters Pisces (2:52 PM till 3/18),

Mercury Conjunct Saturn (6:34 AM)

The next two weeks are great for healers and artists. Our mind is

multidimensional and inspired. Our imagination is enhanced. We are

prone to daydreaming and are sensitive to messages coming from

the invisible. Today, more specifically, we are able to ground our

aspirations by seriously incarnating our visions into concrete

reality.

Monday 3/6: Sun Sextile Uranus (5:42 AM)

A day to expect the unexpected! Plans change suddenly.

Circumstances turn on a dime. Unusual people enter our life. New

ideas pop into our head. We assert ourselves with increased

originality. The more present to the moment we are, the more

exciting and freeing this day is.

Tuesday 3/7: Saturn enters Pisces (5:35 AM)

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Saturday 3/11: Venus Sextile Mars (7:05 AM), Mercury

Sextile Uranus (1:04 PM)

A day of balance between the masculine and the feminine. We are

attracted to beauty and harmony. Very good for attending a

pleasant social event, dressing elegantly, and possibly meeting a

potential love interest. Our conversations are interesting, original,

and freeing. We are drawn to unusual characters and eccentric

ideas. Great for watching a science fiction movie, studying ufology,

astrology, or any other related science.

Tuesday 3/14: Mars Square Neptune (4:39 PM)

We could feel somewhat restless and anxious for no precise

reason. Our purpose is likely to seem unclear. Strange delays could

create confusion. Situations we were counting on tend to not

materialize. A person in our environment might be evasive,

unstable, or downright deceitful. Our sensitivity to mind altering

substances is negatively enhanced. A day to lay low, be considerate

towards others, and do our best to remain as realistic as possible.

Wednesday 3/15: Sun Conjunct Neptune (4:39 PM)

Enchantment and unconditional love mark this magical day. This

transit is particularly beneficial for artists. We are inspired by

beauty, peace, and harmony. Compassion towards others, and

tolerance are highlighted. However, it is important that we stay

rooted in common sense. Let us beware of misleading lies or deceit

which could cause unnecessary confusion.

Thursday 3/16: Mercury Conjunct Neptune (10:13 AM), Sun

Square Mars (11:10 AM), Venus Square Pluto (12:59 PM),

Venus enters Taurus (3:34 PM till 4/10), Mercury Square Mars

(9:49 PM)

An intense day! Aggression, violence, and anger could flare up

quickly, making us react in ways we are likely to later regret.

Misplaced passion may create irreconcilable rifts. Our perception

of a certain situation could get distorted by our imagination. A day

best spent quietly with ourselves, reflecting on our course of

actions and the quality of our relationships. During the next 3

weeks, we feel more sensual, need to nurture our physical bodies,

and find solace in Nature. We seek a quieter pace, are happy to

take care of our gardens and smell the roses. Art is appealing, as is

cooking, and beautifying ourselves. The simple things of life bring

us peace.

Friday 3/17: Sun Conjunct Mercury (3:45 AM), Venus Sextile

Saturn (3:25 PM)

A good day to make phone calls, respond to e-mails, and

communicate our needs with clarity, respect, and consideration.

Great also for studying and taking small trips. Social events could

be rather formal and boring. An excellent day to cement an

existing relationship or end one that has been shaky for a while.

The calmer and more content we are, the smoother this day is.

Saturday 3/18: Mercury Sextile Pluto (8:24 PM), Mercury

enters Aries (9:24 PM till 4/3)

During the next 3 weeks, we express ourselves with more

spontaneity, strength, and honesty. Not afraid to call a spade a

spade, we need however to be careful to not speak before we

think. Today, more specifically, our insights into people and

situations are particularly perceptive. We are influential and

persuasive. Yet doing our best to compromise brings better

cooperation from others.

Monday 3/20: Sun Sextile Pluto (1:12 PM), the Sun enters

Aries (2:24 PM till 4/20)

Our leadership abilities come to the forefront. While standing in

our authority, this is a day to seek cooperation. This coming month

leads to new beginnings. We feel more spontaneous, active,

dynamic, and full of enthusiastic energy. A wonderful time to

launch exciting projects, move resolutely towards our goals, and be

fearless in the manifestation of our dreams.

Thursday 3/23: Pluto enters Aquarius (5:13 AM till June 11)

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Saturday 3/25: Mars enters Cancer (4:45 AM till May 20)

During the next 2 months, Cancer natives are favored. Our actions

are more sensitive. We assert ourselves in more caring and

nurturing manner. Our commitment to improving our family

relationships is intensified. Our drive towards creating more

safety in our lives is stronger.

Monday 3/27: Mercury Conjunct Jupiter (11:50 PM)

Our promises may exceed our capacity for delivery. Prone to

exaggeration, our expression could be overly dramatic. Our mind is

focused on philosophical, religious, and educational issues. This

transit is great for solving any legal problem or pursuing an

advanced training. International travel is also favored, as is taking

an interest in a foreign culture.

Thursday 3/30: Mars Trine Saturn (12:03 PM), Venus Conjunct

Uranus (3:26 PM)

Today, our courage, self-control, and focus can help us move

mountains. We are not afraid to work hard within boundaries we

use to our advantage. Our decisions, based on practical

considerations, are firm and efficient. Our charisma and popularity

are strong. A sudden attraction could turn a friendship into a love

affair that is both exciting and intellectually stimulating. An

unexpected financial windfall could give us the freedom we seek.

Wishing you a freeing month of March!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

February astrological forecast

FEBRUARY 2023

RUNE OF THE MONTH: “Rad”, riding the chariot. It is now time to

share our ideas with the world. Only by testing what we have created

in the real world, can we know if it works. This month requires of us

the courage to show our truth and receive the feedback that will

enable us to keep moving forward.

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Rare occurrence: no retrograde planet!

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect

with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Wednesday 2/1 between 3:58 AM and 12:11 PM: when the

Moon enters Cancer.

From Friday 2/3 at 10:19 PM till Saturday 2/4 at 12:48 AM:

when the Moon enters Leo.

On Monday 2/6 between 6:15 AM and 1:14 PM: when the Moon

enters Virgo.

From Wednesday 2/8 at 10:40 PM till Thursday 2/9 at 12:47

AM: when the Moon enters Libra.

On Saturday 2/11 between 8:41 AM and 10:34 AM: when the

Moon enters Scorpio.

On Monday 2/13 between 3:52 PM and 5:31 PM: when the Moon

enters Sagittarius.

On Wednesday 2/15 between 5:06 PM and 9:00 PM: when the

Moon enters Capricorn.

On Friday 2/17 between 8:18 PM and 9:35 PM: when the Moon

enters Aquarius.

On Sunday 2/19 between 6:00 PM and 8:56 PM: when the Moon

enters Pisces.

On Tuesday 2/21 between 8:06 PM and 9:14 PM: when the

Moon enters Aries.

From Thursday 2/23 at 11:22 PM till Friday 2/24 at 12:29

AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Sunday 2/26 between 6:42 AM and 7:48 AM: when the

Moon enters Gemini.

On Tuesday 2/28 between 5:07 PM and 6:40 PM: when the

Moon enters Cancer.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling

anything of importance during these times as they would amount

to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon

Moon in Cancer between Wednesday 2/1 at 12:11 PM and Saturday

2/4 at 12:47 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those

involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking,

nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we

cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative

writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of

craziness….

Moon in Leo between Saturday 2/4 at 12:48 AM and Monday 2/6

at 1:13 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic

performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an

elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in

general…

Moon in Virgo between Monday 2/6 at 1:14 PM and Thursday 2/9

at 12:46 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program,

learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning

our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed

work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small

pets….

Moon in Libra between Thursday 2/9 at 12:47 AM and Saturday

2/11 at 10:33 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic

exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut,

buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and

decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Saturday 2/11 at 10:34 AM and Monday

2/13 at 5:30 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies,

self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life,

death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving

personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Monday 2/13 at 5:31 PM and

Wednesday 2/15 at 8:59 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious

and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher

education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting

a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for

athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Wednesday 2/15 at 9:00 PM and

Friday 2/17 at 9:34 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking

for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of

authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business,

and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Friday 2/17 at 9:35 PM and Sunday

2/19 at 8:55 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable

organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances.

Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-

dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers

and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Sunday 2/19 at 8:56 PM and Tuesday 2/21

at 9:13 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything

related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music,

photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the

mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Tuesday 2/21 at 9:14 PM and Friday 2/24

at 12:28 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything

requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for

leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating

new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Friday 2/24 at 12:29 AM and Sunday

2/26 at 7:47 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our

bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank

account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also

for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with

our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting,

as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Sunday 2/26 at 7:48 AM and Tuesday

2/28 at 6:39 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form

of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling

friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities,

attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary,

gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

* * * * * * * * * * *

This month’s intentional meditation starts on Sunday 2/5. Let us

take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and

place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they

basked in the light of the Full Moon in Leo at exactly 10:29 AM.

Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged

blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Sunday 2/19, take out your blank full moon charged papers

and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a

balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by

exactly 11:06 PM for the New Moon in Pisces. Once that

moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a

folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Friday 2/3: Sun Square Uranus (6:50 PM)

A day to expect the unexpected. Plans change suddenly. New

circumstances appear. People we hadn’t seen in a while, reappear.

Fallouts alienate us from people we thought we were close to. To

make the most of these strange situations, it is important that we

remain very flexible, present to the present, and just go with the

flow.

Saturday 2/4: Venus Square Mars (7:29 PM)

We could feel frustrated. A relationship may break down due to

impulsive, destructive behavior. Today, impatient, aggressive action

may not be the most suited to remove obstacles in our social life.

Poised, honest, direct responses are more effective in bringing

back harmony and balance.

Monday 2/6: Mercury Sextile Neptune (10:26 AM)

A day best spent in quiet contemplation. Not the best for decisions

requiring attention to details, as we tend to overlook important,

practical information. Excellent however for creative work. Our

imagination is productive. We are inspired by art, and what lies on

the other side of the veil.

Tuesday 2/7: Venus Sextile Uranus (9:29 PM)

Love turns to friendship, while a friendship may become a love.

Romance is unusual, either because of the manner in which we meet

this person, or the nature of that new love interest. A day to

balance intimacy and freedom. We seek financial independence and

may receive an unexpected income. Our social life becomes varied

and interesting.

Friday 2/10: Mercury Conjunct Pluto (9:16 AM)

Today we are able to X-ray situations and people. However, to

reach the results we seek, it is important that we remain

cooperative, helpful, polite, and considerate of others.

Saturday 2/11: Mercury enters Aquarius (3:22 AM) till 3/2

During the next 3 weeks, our mind is open to unusual topics, we

connect dots in special ways, are inventive, futuristic, and highly

individualistic. We are attracted to science fiction and technology.

More friendly and sociable than usual, we enjoy people from all

walks of life.

Wednesday 2/15: Venus Conjunct Neptune (4:25 AM)

Love may be evasive. Romance and enchantment may not be all they

seem to be. We could easily fall in love with love and be deceived

by someone who is not telling us the whole truth. Money matters

are strange. Frauds are possible. We feel vulnerable and somewhat

lazy. A day to take it easy, relax, watch an inspiring movie, and be

creative.

Thursday 2/16: Sun Conjunct Saturn (8:48 AM)

A day of thoughtful, mature, serious behavior. Great for

completing backlogged work, furthering our ambitions, and making

long-term plans. We either seek the company of people we respect

and admire or prefer to stay alone.

Friday 2/17: Mercury Sextile Jupiter (6:13 PM)

A wonderful day to plan a long-distance trip, learn a foreign

language, or start an advanced training. The law, religion, or

philosophy are appealing topics of interest. We are positive. Our

faith and trust in life, as well as our self-confidence are at an all

times’ high.

Saturday 2/18: the Sun enters Pisces (2:34 PM) till 3/20

During the coming month, we could feel more dreamy than usual.

We seek peace, balance, and beauty. Meditation and art are

attractive. Sacredness is inspiring. Our dreams could be

particularly meaningful.

Sunday 2/19: Venus Sextile Pluto (9:05 AM), Venus enters

Aries (11:56 PM) till 3/16

A relationship begun today feels destined. Emotions run deep. Our

passion burns with intensity. An excellent day for a financial

investment that will bring abundance over time. During the next 4

weeks, we are emotionally impulsive, prone to falling in love with

love, and leaping before thinking things through. We may spend

money more quickly than we are able to earn it.

Tuesday 2/21: Mercury Square Uranus (2:22 PM)

A strange set of circumstances may throw us off kilter. People are

likely to act in detached, erratic ways. We are drawn to a new,

exciting topic of interest. Independent action is appealing. Our

mind functions in unusual ways.

Wednesday 2/22: Mercury Trine Mars (12:14 PM)

Our thoughts are competitive, sharp, and alive. A great day for

expanding physical energy on work requiring much courage and

stamina. People may be aggressive or opinionated. Calling a spade a

spade, being direct and honest helps us get our point across

effectively.

Wishing you a wonderful month of February!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

January 2023 astrological forecast

JANUARY 2023

RUNE OF THE MONTH: “Sowelu” the Sun. We are starting this new year with the healing of old wounds, forgiveness mostly towards ourselves, and shining a bright light on what brings generosity, happiness, and serenity to our lives. Now the chance is given to us to break through darkness as well as everything that had grown stagnant in our lives, and work hard to manifest our best and highest reality.

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Mars turns direct on January 12, 2023. Its shadow period lasts until March 15, 2023. The degrees traveled in January (9º04’-8º09’ Gemini) are symbolized by: “An airplane performing a nose-dive” and “A quiver filled with arrows”.  We have been having to question our actions, the life direction we chose, face our courage or lack thereof. After January 12, we can move forward with confidence, clarity, courage, and determination. 

Mercury turns direct on January 18 at 8º19’ Capricorn with a shadow period remaining until February 7, 2023. This degree is symbolized by: “An Angel carrying a harp”. The time we have been waiting for has arrived. As we have sown, so shall we reap. A glorious future is awaiting those who have done their homework, yet not so much so for those who haven’t. 

Uranus turns direct on January 21, 2023. Its shadow period remains until May 9, 2023. The degrees traveled in January (15º09’-14º57’ Taurus) are represented by: “An old teacher fails to interest his pupils in traditional knowledge” and “Head covered with a rakish silk hat, muffled against the cold, a man braves the storm”. Change has swept over every aspect of society and our personal lives. The 2017-2022 period is now behind us with all its darkness and corruption. We have weathered the storms and found different directions for ourselves. The answers are not in our past, but in our future. A new world is now starting to open which will be even more obvious in March when Saturn and Pluto both change signs. 

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Monday 1/2 between 2:16 PM and 6:44 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

From Wednesday 1/4 at 4:08 PM till Thursday 1/5 at 6:15 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Saturday 1/7 between 2:23 PM and 6:40 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

From Monday 1/9 at 5:52 PM till Tuesday 1/10 at 7:15 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Thursday 1/12 between 3:06 PM and 6:56 PM: when the Moon enters Libra. 

On Sunday 1/15 between 12:40 AM and 4:08 AM when the Moon enters Scorpio. 

On Tuesday 1/17 between 6:27 AM and 9:33 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Thursday 1/19 between 2:09 AM and 11:11 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Saturday 1/21 between 7:52 AM and 10:29 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Monday 1/23 between 2:19 AM and 9:36 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Wednesday 1/25 between 8:12 AM and 10:48 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Friday 1/27 between 1:01 PM and 3:42 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

From Sunday 1/29 at 9:52 PM till Monday 1/30 at 12:35 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon

Moon in Taurus until Monday 1/2 at 6:43 PM + between Friday 1/27 at 3:42 PM and Monday 1/30 at 12:35 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Monday 1/2 at 6:44 PM and Thursday 1/5 at 6:14 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Thursday 1/5 at 6:15 AM and Saturday 1/7 at 6:39 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Saturday 1/7 at 6:40 PM and Tuesday 1/10 at 7:14 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Tuesday 1/10 at 7:15 AM and Thursday 1/12 at 6:55 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Thursday 1/12 at 6:56 PM and Sunday 1/15 at 4:07 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Sunday 1/15 at 4:08 AM and Tuesday 1/17 at 9:32 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Tuesday 1/17 at 9:33 AM and Thursday 1/19 at 11:10 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Thursday 1/19 at 11:11 AM and Saturday 1/21 at 10:28 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Saturday 1/21 at 10:29 AM and Monday 1/23 at 9:35 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Monday 1/23 at 9:36 AM and Wednesday 1/25 at 10:47 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Wednesday 1/25 at 10:48 AM and Friday 1/27 at 3:41 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Friday 1/6. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Cancer at exactly 3:08 PM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Saturday 1/21, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 12:53 PM for the New Moon in Aquarius. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Sunday 1/1: Mercury Sextile Neptune (10:44 PM) 

A day to daydream, watch a feel-good movie, read an inspiring book, spend time in quiet contemplation, and generally be kind to ourselves. Any project requiring imagination is enhanced. Paperwork demanding attention to details should be avoided. Today, we should also beware of people who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, or are in any way trying to escape reality. 

Wednesday 1/4: Venus Sextile Jupiter (1:08 AM)

A day that brings warmth, comfort, adventurousness, and positive energies. Our tolerance, enthusiasm, and optimism create great opportunities to expand our social life. A friend may turn out to be a potential lover. We should however beware of spending more money than strictly necessary or getting stuck in an overly formal and boring event. 

Thursday 1/5: Sun Trine Uranus (8:43 AM) 

A day to expect the unexpected. New situations abound. Plans change suddenly. The more innovative, individualistic, and daring we are, the more exciting this day will be.  

Saturday 1/7: Sun Conjunct Mercury (4:57 AM) 

A pleasant day. Our mind is active. We are eager to learn. Great for writing e-mails, making phone calls, starting a new class, taking a small trip, trying something different, and making new acquaintances. 

Sunday 1/8: Mercury Trine Uranus (3:23 PM) 

Being very present to the moment is essential today. Sudden changes of plans, unexpected occurrences, unusual people, strange circumstances speed up the pace of this exciting day that helps us connect dots in a different way. An old friend may reemerge enabling us to measure how much progress has been made. 

Monday 1/9: Venus Trine Mars (7:22 AM) 

A harmonious balance of the masculine and the feminine lead to pleasant social exchanges. An elegant gathering, getting together with some good friends, or a nice artistic event are fun. We feel approved, warmth, and affection. 

Friday 1/13: Sun Sextile Neptune (6:11 AM) 

Thoughtful consideration to the needs of others helps us achieve harmony in our relationships. Quiet time in our own company enables us to regain our serenity and regenerate. Our soul is soothed by music and beauty.

Saturday 1/14: Venus Square Uranus (5:22 PM) 

Jumping impulsively into a new, volatile, potentially destructive relationship could go completely against our best interests. It could estrange us from the people who truly love us while bringing only a very short-lived sense of excitement.  Our finances could be erratic.

Wednesday 1/18: Sun Conjunct Pluto (6:44 AM) 

Our powers of leadership are enhanced. Through our ability to X-ray situations and people, we bring out the best in others and create circumstances that are to everyone’s advantage. Those who leave us today were hiding behind a mask.

Sunday 1/22: Venus Conjunct Saturn (2:13 PM) 

A day to confront our relationship dreams with reality. A shaky    connection will dissolve while a solid one becomes stronger. Great for making a real commitment that will endure the test of time.  

Tuesday 1/24: Sun Sextile Jupiter (5:30 PM)

Our positive energy, faith, loyalty, high moral values, and integrity open valuable doors. Today, we may create wonderful connections with people in positions of authority who help us reach our dreams. Financial abundance is ours if we don’t fall prey to extravagance.

Sunday 1/29: Sun Trine Mars (5:45 PM), Mercury Trine Uranus (6:16 PM) 

We feel confident, dynamic, courageous, and active. We make daring decisions and meet competition head-on. Our leadership abilities make others believe in us. Great for any activity requiring much physical stamina. Regarding Mercury Trine Uranus, kindly refer to January 8th.

Monday 1/2: Venus enters Aquarius (6:09 PM) till January 26  

During the next 3 weeks, friendship prevails over love. We seek to find a balance between intimacy and freedom. Remaining true to our individuality is the key to a deeply committed relationship. Being open to an unusual way of relating or becoming involved with someone completely different from anyone we have ever known, creates excitement, exposing us to new ideas, different kinds of people, and unexpected ways of living. 

Friday 1/20: the Sun enters Aquarius (12:30 AM) till February 18 (2:34 PM) 

During the next month, eccentricity, uniqueness, friendship, freedom, and excitement are key features. We are drawn to futuristic ideas and humanitarian endeavors. Welcoming the unusual in both our consciousness and our lives, opens us to unexpected horizons. 

Thursday 1/26: Venus enters Pisces (6:33 PM) till February 19 at 11:56 PM 

During the next 3 weeks, our empathy and romantic streak are greatly enhanced. We are prone to daydreaming and seek to fall in love with someone we feel a deep soul connection with. The suffering of those less fortunate than ourselves touches us so profoundly that we may be drawn to joining a charitable organization. A very blessed time for artists who are more inspired than usual. Beauty in all its forms brings enchantment.

Wishing you an exciting New Year!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

December astrological forecast

DECEMBER 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Wunjo “Joy”. A month to be present to the moment, follow our bliss, and appreciate our blessings. The more we know our place in the universe, and are grateful for everything we are/were given, the more aligned we become with our true life purpose. In the end, it is not so much about how much money we make, or how successful we are in the eyes of society, but how happy we are.

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Neptune turns Direct on December 3rd at 22º39’ Pisces with a shadow period remaining until March 25, 2023. This degree is symbolized by: “An inhabited island”. Our compassion, sensitivity, and empathy are back to being in the right place. Our hearts are open to humanity, dissolving the sense of isolation.

Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 21, 2023. Its shadow period remains until May 9, 2023. The degrees traveled in December (16º03’-15º10’ Taurus) are represented by: “A symbolic battle between ‘swords’ and ‘torches’” and “An old teacher fails to interest his pupils in traditional knowledge”. Our values are coming into question. As many changes are occurring in our relationships, our finances, our work, and our connection to Mother Earth, new ideas are needed. The old knowledge no longer works for the new paradigm we are entering into.

Mars remains retrograde this whole month between 18º53’ and 9º14’ Gemini and will remain so until January 12, 2023. Its shadow periods lasts until March 15, 2023. These degrees are symbolized by: “A large archaic volume reveals a traditional wisdom”, “Two Chinese men talking Chinese in a Western crowd”, “The head of a robust youth changes into that of a mature thinker”, “A woman activist in an emotional speech, dramatizing her cause”, “Two Dutch children talking”, “Two people, living far apart, in telepathic communication”, “A world famous pianist giving a concert performance”, “ A black slave-girl demands her rights of her mistress”, “Newly opened lands offer the pioneer new opportunities for experience” and “An aeroplane performing a nose-dive”. Gossip is ill advised as leaked information could travel far and wide, coming back to haunt us. Long-held anger could unexpectedly erupt. Impulsive actions create volatile situations. Vicious attacks come out of left field testing our integrity, courage, and inner strength. Short trips might be delayed. Communications are disrupted. Hackers may be more active than usual. Forward movement may be stuck. Best to wisely accept those limitations without forcing issues at all costs.

Jupiter re-enters Aries, this time for good on December 20th till May 17, 2023. Our evolution is accelerating, the pace is picking up, forcing us to stay very present to the moment. During the next 5  months, we are encouraged to develop our leadership abilities, start projects we are excited about, travel, be daring and adventurous. We are given the chance to carve anew our place in society and create the life of our dreams. We have the wonderful task of inspiring others with our philosophy our spiritual beliefs, and our unique perspective on current affairs. Our integrity is impeccable. Our faith and self-confidence are powerful in helping us manifest our visions. As we follow our bliss, we open the floodgates of abundance both on a material and mental level. 

Mercury turns Retrograde on December 29 at 24º21’ Capricorn till January 18 with a shadow period remaining until February 7, 2023. This degree is symbolized by: “An oriental rug dealer in a store filled with precious ornamental rugs”.  This is a rather introspective retrogradation. We are asked to review our professional goals and may need to re-examine contracts as well as reassess our business associations. This is not a good period to make any legally binding commitment to our job or to ask for a promotion. Best to focus on our inner resources, connect deeply to our wisdom, and become as completely self-sufficient as possible. 

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Thursday 12/1 between 6:44 PM and 8:41 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.

From Saturday 12/3 at 9:46 PM till Sunday 12/4 at 3:38 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Tuesday 12/6 between 11:02 AM and 12:49 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Thursday 12/8 between 10:13 PM and 11:49 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Sunday 12/11 between 10:49 AM and 12:09 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

From Thursday 12/13 at 7:52 AM till Friday 12/14 at 12:45 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Friday 12/16 between 11:13 AM and 11:49 AM: when the Moon enters Libra. 

On Sunday 12/18 between 2:35 PM and 7:31 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio. 

On Tuesday 12/20 between 6:45 PM and 11:12 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Thursday 12/22 between 12:16 PM and 11:49 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Saturday 12/24 between 7:11 PM and 11:14 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Monday 12/26 between 10:19 AM and 11:34 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

From Wednesday 12/28 at 10:21 PM and Thursday 12/29 at 2:36 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Saturday 12/31 between 4:44 AM and 9:08 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon

Moon in Aries between Thursday 12/1 at 8:41 PM and Sunday 12/4 at 3:37 AM + between Thursday 12/29 at 2:36 AM and Saturday 12/31 at 9:07 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Sunday 12/4 at 3:38 AM and Tuesday 12/6 at 12:48 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Tuesday 12/6 at 12:49 PM and Thursday 12/8 at 11:48 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Thursday 12/8 at 11:49 PM and Sunday 12/11 at 12:08 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Sunday 12/11 at 12:09 PM and Wednesday 12/14 at 12:44 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Wednesday 12/14 at 12:45 AM and Friday 12/16 at 11:48 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Friday 12/16 at 11:49 AM and Sunday 12/18 at 7:30 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Sunday 12/18 at 7:31 PM and Tuesday 12/20 at 11:11 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Tuesday 12/20 at 11:12 PM and Thursday 12/22 at 11:48 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Thursday 12/22 at 11:49 PM and Saturday 12/24 at 11:13 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Saturday 12/24 at 11:14 PM and Monday 12/26 at 11:33 PM : Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Monday 12/26 at 11:34 PM and Thursday 12/29 at 2:35 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Wednesday 12/7. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Gemini at exactly 8:06 PM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Friday 12/23, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 2:17 AM for the New Moon in Capricorn. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Thursday 12/1: Mercury Square Neptune (5:08 PM), Venus Sextile Saturn (7:09 PM) 

Our thoughts could be somewhat muddled today. A vague sense of discontentment, misunderstandings, daydreaming are common occurrences with this transit. Not a good day for signing any legally binding documents. But excellent for a creative project requiring the use of our imagination. Single people could feel lonelier today, while those who are in a romantic connection may have to take a very realistic look at their bond. Today, while a shaky relationship may need to end, a good one is strengthened. A great day to get engaged or move in together.

Saturday 12/3: Neptune turns Direct (4:15 PM), Venus Square Neptune (11:12 PM) 

Regarding Neptune turning Direct, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. Today, more specifically, we could be in love with love and ignore red flags.  Prone to deceit and disillusion, we could believe that we have meet our princess or knight in shining armor, only to be disappointed later on when the glitter fades away. Beware of scammers who sweet talk you into giving them your cash.  

Monday 12/5: Mercury Square Jupiter (11:05 PM) 

We may promise more than we can deliver. If a proposition seems too good to be true, it probably is. Exaggerating facts, talking too much, spilling secrets that should have best been kept quiet can be some of the challenging sides of this transit. Legal advice may end up being more costly than necessary.

Tuesday 12/6: Mercury enters Capricorn (2:06 PM till February 12, 2023)  

During the next 2 months, our thinking is serious, structured, and disciplined. Our mind is on our goals and ambitions. We seek the advice of older, successful people we respect and admire. Small talk is not our cup of tea. We may even become loners, preferring the company of a good book we can learn from than meaningless chitchat. 

Wednesday 12/7: Sun Opposition Mars (9:42 PM) 

We could encounter aggressivity, even violence today. Best to stay out of harm’s way. It is not advised to pick a fight unless we absolutely need to defend ourselves against an unjust attack or have to preserve our integrity. Let us be extra careful while operating a motor vehicle or any potentially harmful object.  Grace under pressure should be today’s motto.

Friday 12/9: Venus Square Jupiter (4:55 AM), Venus enters Capricorn (7:54 PM till January 4, 2023) 

We might spend a lot more than we intended. An item may be more costly than it is worth, or in retrospect feel cumbersome or of bad taste. We could go overboard while partying. Feelings are exaggerated. Our enthusiasm could be a little too much. Moderation is recommended. During the next month, we are likely to be financially more careful, a little more insecure about our attractiveness, and generally more cautious when it comes to romance. A flowery speech is not exactly enticing. We seek a solid, grounded, real relationship that will stand the test of time.

Monday 12/12: Sun Sextile Saturn (10:12 AM) 

Duty calls. Excellent for completing boring, tedious obligations demanding focus, discipline, and seriousness. Clearing our desk of backlogged work, contacting people who can help advance our career, reassessing our goals, and making structured plans to reach them, are all favored.  

Wednesday 12/14: Sun Square Neptune (9:10 AM) 

A rather low-energy day. We could feel particularly sensitive to noise, crowds, and light. Prone to deceit and scams, it is best to stay tranquil, enjoy our rest, watch a nice movie, read an inspiring book, be creative and meditative. Great for artists.

Saturday 12/17: Mercury Trine Uranus (1:37 PM) 

A day of brilliant, progressive ideas. Flashes of insight help us see a situation with clarity. We connect dots in an unusual manner. Our friendships are exciting, opening us to new people, interests, and situations.  

Tuesday 12/20: Jupiter re-enters Aries (6:32 AM till May 17, 2023)  

   Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Wednesday 12/21: the Sun enters Capricorn (1:46 PM till January 21, 2023),  Sun Square Jupiter (4:50 PM) 

During the next month, we tend to be focused, disciplined, hard-working, and ambitious. Climbing the social ladder seems more important than just enjoying life. We value aloneness, seriousness, and wisdom, and could be more quiet than usual. An excellent time to make New Year resolutions, create a plan to achieve our goals, and start a project that requires long-term commitment. Today more specifically, our enthusiasm could be a little exaggerated. We could trust others more than we reasonably should and may invest a little more money than is wise. A day to practice moderation.

Thursday 12/22: Venus Trine Uranus (1:48 AM) 

A day to balance intimacy and freedom. A relationship begun today could be unexpected, unusual, and incredibly exciting. A romance may become more of a friendship, while a friendship may turn to love. The need to remain independent and honor our individuality is very strong. Any sign of jealousy or possessivity could end a budding romance. Our adventurous spirit seeks a meeting of the minds. Finances could be a little volatile with sudden gains and unexpected losses.  

Saturday 12/24: Mercury Sextile Neptune (5:17 PM) 

A wonderful day for creativity. Artists are particularly inspired. Not a good day for anything requiring attention to details, facts and figures. But great for daydreaming, using our imagination, and enjoying the quiet beauty of life. A day best spent watching a feel-good movie, reading an uplifting novel, and generally resting and meditating.

Wednesday 12/28: Venus Sextile Neptune (12:32 AM) 

Today, we may well meet our soulmate. The sense of magic, beauty, and enchantment we are likely to feel is more real than with any other connection of these two planets. A great day for a romantic date, an elegant engagement that requires of us to dress up, or a make-over. Money comes to us in rather mysterious ways.

Thursday 12/29: Mercury turns Retrograde (1:32 AM till January 18, 2023), Mercury Conjunct Venus (5:58 AM) 

Regarding Mercury retrograde, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. Today, more specifically, we should enjoy the company of good friends. Our communications are pleasant and diplomatic. We are easy-going, and fun to be with. Our focus on nice, light topics brings joy all around. 

Saturday 12/31: Venus Conjunct Pluto (9:25 PM) 

A day of passion. A romantic involvement is likely to be very sexual in nature. A relationship begun today has an element of intensity, even drama. It feels destined and does not tolerate any open backdoor. We are not above jealousy, possessivity, control, or manipulation, and despite being normally rather leveled, could be shocked at the feelings that arise in us.  A great day to open an investment account. Today, money gives us a feeling a power.

Wishing you a happy end of year!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

November astrological forecast

NOVEMBER 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH:  Mannaz, “the Self”, “Home”. A month to look for the support of our community. Do we even have a community? If we don’t, it essential that we find like-spirited people whom we can trust to have our best interests at heart. Even if we pride ourselves in being independent and self-sufficient, it does take a village to create anything of lasting value. We all need this sense of friendship and the human warmth of a network who believes in us,  enriches our consciousness and supports our growth.

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Jupiter turns direct on Wednesday November 23rd at 28º48’ Pisces. Its shadow period continues until February 15, 2023. This degree is symbolized by: “Light breaking into many colors as it passes through a prism”. Our newfound confidence, and a deeper sense of our integrity, our ability to tap in the whole spectrum of our skills and talents is greatly enhanced. 

Neptune is still retrograde until December 3rd with a shadow period remaining until March 25, 2023. The degree traveled in October (22º57’-22º39’ Pisces) is symbolized by: “A ‘materializing’ medium gives a séance”. Discerning truth from lies has never been so difficult. A dangerous smokescreen of manipulated realities is making what is right, wrong, and what is wrong, right. Even the best meaning of people are being seduced into falling in a web of illusions appearing real. 

Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 21, 2023. Its shadow period remains until May 9, 2023. The degrees traveled in October (17º15’-16º05’ Taurus) are represented by: “A woman airing an old bag through the open window of her room” and “A symbolical battle between ‘swords’ and ‘torches’”. At every step of the way, we are required to make choices. Those choices make people either drift further and further apart, or come together even closer. Much old luggage emerges from our depths requiring to be released, that our true individuality may shine. 

Lunar Eclipse in Taurus (16º01’) on Tuesday 11/8. The image associated to this degree is: “A symbolical battle between ‘swords’ and ‘torches’”. Eclipses always mark powerful transformations on our evolutionary path. This one brings most unusual domestic circumstances. People are erratic, anxiety prone, irritable, and impulsive. Sudden separations occur, there are unplanned moves, unexpected deaths, jobs are left without any warning. The strange circumstances we are faced with require much resourcefulness and an inventive spirit. The attraction to novelty and excitement is strong. Reality runs the danger of being overtaken by imagination. Ordinary life feeling so mundane and painful, it may be easier to retreat in a world of make-believe, completely out of touch with what is. 

Mars remains retrograde this whole month between 25º36’ and 19º15’ Gemini and will remain so until January 12, 2023. Its shadow periods lasts until March 15, 2023. These degrees are symbolized by: “Frost-covered trees against winter skies”, “A gardener trimming large palm trees”, “Children skating over a frozen village pond”, “Three fledglings in a nest high in a tree”, “Dancing couples in a harvest festival”, “A tumultuous labor demonstration”, and “A modern cafeteria displays an abundance of food, products of various regions”. Tempers flare up. Anger hidden or contained for a long time, erupts violently. We are being asked to redefine our lives, and come to terms with aggression, our own and that of others. Our self-confidence -or lack thereof, comes into focus. Our courage is tested. Our leadership abilities are called to the forefront. This is the time to re-examine all the places in our life where forward movement has been stalled, fear blocked our progress, and our lack of faith made us doubt our capacity to manifest our dreams. If we use this period to reconnect with our enthusiasm and our leadership skills, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Wednesday 11/2 between 4:08 AM and 11:46 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Friday 11/4 between 3:05 PM and 4:07 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Sunday 11/6 between 2:30 PM and 9:15 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Wednesday 11/9 between 4:00 AM and 5:37 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Friday 11/11 between 2:28 PM and 4:22 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Monday 11/14 between 2:41 AM and 4:48 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Wednesday 11/16 between 3:55 PM and 5:04 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Saturday 11/19 between 12:47 AM and 2:58 AM: when the Moon enters Libra. 

On Monday 11/21 between 3:14 AM and 9:16 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio. 

On Wednesday 11/23 between 10:16 AM and 12:16 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Friday 11/25 between 11:22 AM and 1:18 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Sunday 11/27 between 12:11 PM and 2:07 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

From Monday 11/28 at 10:53 PM till Tuesday 11/29 at 4:15 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Aquarius until Wednesday 11/2 at 11:45 AM + between Sunday 11/27 at 2:07 PM and Tuesday 11/29 at 4:14 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Wednesday 11/2 at 11:46 AM and Friday 11/4 at 4:06 PM + between Tuesday 11/29 at 4:15 PM and Thursday 12/1 at 8:40 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Friday 11/4 at 4:07 PM and Sunday 11/6 at 9:14 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Sunday 11/6 at 9:15 PM and Wednesday 11/9 at 5:36 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Wednesday 11/9 at 5:37 AM and Friday 11/11 at 4:21 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Friday 11/11 at 4:22 PM and Monday 11/14 at 4:47 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Monday 11/14 at 4:48 AM and Wednesday 11/16 at 5:03 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Wednesday 11/16 at 5:04 PM and Saturday 11/19 at 2:57 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Saturday 11/19 at 2:58 AM and Monday 11/21 at 9:15 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Monday 11/21 at 9:16 AM and Wednesday 11/23 at 12:15 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Wednesday 11/23 at 12:16 PM and Friday 11/25 at 1:17 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Friday 11/25 at 1:18 PM and Sunday 11/27 at 2:06 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Tuesday 11/8. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Taurus (Lunar Eclipse) at exactly 3:02 AM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Wednesday 11/23, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 2:57 PM for the New Moon in Sagittarius. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Saturday 11/5: Venus Opposition Uranus (3:22 PM) 

If we are not careful, we could bring about a sudden, unexpected break-up. We are drawn to unusual people. Our need for freedom is particularly high and could be at odds with our desire for intimacy. A day of emotional instability with possible painful consequences. Our financial affairs fluctuate wildly. 

Sunday 11/6: Venus Square Saturn (11:34 PM)  

Cold heartedness, isolation, loneliness, and loss are to be expected today. It is best to avoid social encounters and not make any drastic decision regarding a love relationship, as we could be quite disappointed in the outcome. Money seems scarce, or requires much work.  

Tuesday 11/8: Lunar Eclipse in Taurus (3:02 AM), Sun Conjunct Mercury (8:42 AM), Mercury Opposition Uranus (6:40 PM) 

Regarding the Lunar Eclipse, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. Today, more specifically, new, groundbreaking information disrupts our day. Plans change suddenly. A revelation brings new light to  a situation we envisioned very differently. People act in strange ways and may prove quite unreliable. Blowing up just makes things worse. Best to stay as leveled as possible. 

Wednesday 11/9: Sun Opposition Uranus (12:26 AM), Mercury Square Saturn (11:52 PM) 

In our impatience, we could be tempted to burn bridges. Unexpected challenges turn situations upside down. People are volatile, tension is high, requiring of us unusual solutions. Confronted with much opposition, we could feel quite alone, which in turn causes depression. A day to lay low.

Thursday 11/10: Venus Trine Neptune (4:22 AM) 

Our sensitivity, compassion, and romantic yearnings are particularly enhanced. We could fall in love with love,  be seduced by an ideal rather than a person, and connect at a deep soul level with another without any consideration asto whether the rest of the relationship is realistic or not. Inspiring for artists. A day to dream.  

Friday 11/11: Sun Square Saturn (12:04 AM) 

Duties and responsibilities catch up with us. We could feel isolated, and more lonely than usual. Wherever we turn, obstacles seem to block our path. A day to accept limitations, focus on the work at hand, and rely on our inner wisdom. 

Saturday 11/12: Mercury Trine Neptune (10:36 AM) 

Excellent for artists and creators we are particularly inspired. Our imagination flows. We are able to see beyond the veil. Very good for healers and channelers who tap into higher realms of consciousness, inasmuch as we are careful to avoid spiritual imagination. Miscommunications, as well as misunderstandings could occur if we rely too much on our intuition without checking the facts. 

Sunday 11/13: Venus Sextile Pluto (1:41 AM) 

Today, our social life is made richer by avoiding ultimatums and manipulations. A romance begun today feels fated. It has a deep intensity and is very sexual as well as transformative in nature. In group situations, the more gracious and compliant we are, the smoother our interactions are.

Monday 11/14: Mercury Sextile Pluto (6:27 PM), Sun Trine Neptune (7:43 PM)

We are able to X-ray situations and people. Coercing others into believing what we feel to be true, is not a good idea. The more sensitive, compassionate, tolerant, open, and respectful we are to our differences, the more we can come to a useful agreement, allowing all to cooperate as harmoniously as possible. Excellent for creative work requiring depth and imagination. 

Tuesday 11/15: Venus Trine Jupiter (1:36 AM), Venus enters Sagittarius (10:09 PM) till December 9 

Today particularly, as well as for the next 3 weeks, our social life is happy, exuberant, exciting, and adventurous. We require honesty and generosity in all our relationships. We are likely to be attracted to people from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds who expand our consciousness and enrich our lives. 

Wednesday 11/16: Mercury Trine Jupiter (7:43 AM) 

An excellent day to plan a long-distance trip, start a university-level study, learn a new language, sign legal papers, and expand our social circle. Our happiness, enthusiasm, faith, self-confidence, and optimism attract many wonderful people, and open exciting new doors.  

Thursday 11/17: Mercury enters Sagittarius (12:42 AM) till December 6

During the next 3 weeks, we exert a sunny mental disposition. As we focus on the silver lining of every dark cloud and expect the best, the best comes to us. Even if life deals us lemons, our open-mindedness, tolerance, and enthusiasm help us turn them into lemonade.  Great for a long-distance trip that changes our life for the better.

Friday 11/18: Sun Sextile Pluto (1:38 PM) 

Issuing ultimatums or manipulating others is not recommended today. The more cooperative and agreeable we are, the more positive the response we shall elicit. Clarity, dignity, and strength win us the respect we seek. 

Saturday 11/19: Mars Square Neptune (7:43 AM) 

We may feel a vague restlessness and confused anxiety. It could be tempting to try and escape these uncomfortable emotions in any possible way. Yet, we are required to remain most grounded and focused on practical solutions. Today, consideration towards others goes a long way. Avoiding any stimulant is recommended.

Sunday 11/20: Sun Trine Jupiter (8:07 PM)

One of the happiest days of the year. Luck smiles upon us. Doors open. Our optimism, faith, trust, and self-confidence are rewarded. As we embody our spiritual beliefs with integrity while remaining open-minded and tolerant, we become an inspiration to others.   

Monday 11/21: Mercury Conjunct Venus (2:55 PM)

A peaceful, harmonious day. Our social activities are pleasant and simple. We seek balance in our dealings with others, expressing our thoughts with respect and kindness. Perfect for a nice gathering with friends.

Tuesday 11/22: the Sun enters Sagittarius (12:20 AM) till December 21 

During the coming month, we are more exuberant, optimistic, and adventurous than usual. Our self-confidence soars. Our faith and trust in ourselves and the world is heightened. Philosophy, religion, other cultures, and long-distance travel are attractive topics of interest. We are excited to study a subject that broadens our outlook and expands our mind. 

Wednesday 11/23: Jupiter turns direct (12:33 AM)

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph. 

Monday 11/28: Mars Trine Saturn (9:56 AM)

Today, we handle all our commitments with practical efficiency, hard work, great focus, and much courage. Our groundedness in reality, and our ability to not be swayed by hardship or stress, help us remain in control of the situations at hand with strength and discipline. 

Tuesday 11/29: Mercury Opposition Mars (12:30 PM)

Our mind and our actions could be at odds, creating situations we later regret. Our impulsivity should be curbed as much as possible. We may speak our truth with such bluntness that we arouse sharp opposition from others. People could be hostile, rude, even violent. Tempers flare up quickly and unexpectedly. Best to avoid potentially aggressive situations.

Wednesday 11/30: Venus Opposition Mars (9:28 PM)

If single, we could feel quite bored with our loneliness and seek a fun adventure. Yet, in our deep longing for companionship, we could attract a volatile lover leading to disastrous consequences. Today, impulsive excesses are not recommended.

Wishing you a smooth month of November!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

October astrological forecast

OCTOBER 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Nauthiz “need”. Are we confusing need and

want? Shouldn’t wants come after needs? This month, the connection

between giving and receiving should also be considered carefully.

What do we really require to live a balanced, healthy life, and create

fulfilling relationships? A good month to make lists that will help us

manifest what we need.

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Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until Wednesday

November 23rd. Its shadow period continues until February 15, 2023.

The degrees covered in October (3º08’ Aries- 29º45’ Pisces) are

symbolized by: “A majestic rock formation resembling a face is

idealized by a boy who takes it as his ideal of greatness, and as he

grows up, begins to look like it”, “Two lovers strolling through a

secluded walk”, “A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his

country”, “ A comedian entertaining the group”, and “A woman has

risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.” We are invited to

revisit our beliefs, strengthen our integrity, our moral standards, and

our connection to the divine. This is a time of philosophical and

spiritual rebirth, seeing through the masquerade of appearances, and

rekindling our enthusiasm, our faith, and our trust in ourselves and

the universe.

Moreover, Jupiter returns one last time to Pisces on October 28

until Dec 21, 2022. A wonderful few months to focus on our

spirituality, allow ourselves some quiet, reflective, meditative time.

Our faith, our sense of sacredness and mysticism are likely to be

renewed. Our intuition is intensified. Our nocturnal dreams could be

particularly vivid and meaningful.

Neptune is still retrograde until December 3 rd with a shadow period

remaining until March 25, 2023. The degrees traveled in October

(23º39’-22º58’ Pisces) are symbolized by: “An inhabited island” and

“A materializing medium giving a séance”. It is important that we

discern spiritual imagination from reality. The limit could be

particularly blurred, causing illusions and smokescreens. Our psychic

strength, the clarity of our intuition are being severely tested.

Trusting and staying in integrity with our inner perceptions is

particularly important.

Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 21,

2023. Its shadow period remains until May 9, 2023. The degrees

traveled in October (18º22’-17º18’ Taurus) are represented by: “A

new continent rising out of the ocean” and “A woman airing an old bag

through a sunny window”. Old structures are crumbling fast.

Relationships are rapidly changing in ways that force us to balance

intimacy and freedom, individuality and connection. The ways in which

we make money, how we deal with resources and food supplies are

also being completely transformed.

Mercury turns direct on October 2, at 24º22’ Virgo. Its shadow

period remains until October 17. This degree is symbolized by: “A

flag at half-mast in front of a public building”. Health issues may

return to the forefront. Challenges related to work and employment

may emerge. Communications could be chaotic. Disorganization could

occur in the midst of unexpected information being revealed.

Previous decisions may be called into question. Plans are suddenly

disrupted. People change their minds. The existing order is being

challenged.

Pluto turns direct on October 8. Its shadow period remains until

January 30, 2023. The image associated to this degree (26º07’

Capricorn) is represented in the Sabian Symbols by the following

image: “A mountain pilgrimage”. While Pluto was retrograde we

embraced our fears, faced our hidden wounds, recognized our

deepest, darkest emotions, and owned our sense of power. Our

journey towards personal mastery brings more challenges requiring

effort, endurance, inner strength, and resolve.

Saturn remains retrograde until October 22 nd . Its shadow period

extends until January 27, 2023. The degree it turns direct on (18º35’

Aquarius) is represented by the following image: “A forest fire

quenched”. Our structures are tested. Fears we thought we had

transmuted, anxieties, issues with authority and time could re-

emerge forcing us to truly face our inner demons and stand in true

mastery.

Solar Eclipse in Scorpio (2º00) on Tuesday 10/25. The image

associated to this degree is: “A broken bottle and spilled perfume”.

Eclipses always mark powerful transformations on our evolutionary

path. This one brings great seriousness and maturity of thought, as

well as intense feelings. Our love life could shift a 180º, bringing to

the surface powerful buried emotions of control, jealousy,

possessivity, and passion. Friendships could turn to love, while

alienation could occur in an existing relationship. The need to balance

intimacy and freedom, while respecting our own individuality is

particularly strong. Repressed past traumas may resurface to be

healed. A strong need to access the mystical dimension of love and

sexuality is featured prominently in this chart.

Mars turns retrograde on Sunday 10/30 at 25º37’ Gemini and will

remain so until January 12, 2023. Its shadow periods lasts until

March 15, 2023. This degree is symbolized by: “A winter frost in the

woods”. Tempers are likely to flare up causing arguments and harsh

words we might later regret. Best to think before we react as the

damage caused could be irreparable. Power struggles are likely to

emerge. Hidden anger bursts out at the most inopportune times.

Violence is not impossible. Positive growth is stifled. A period best

spent journaling, away from potentially aggressive individuals and

dramatic situations.

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect

with any planet before entering the following sign-):

From Saturday 10/1 at 2:46 PM till Sunday 10/2 at 12:38

AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

From Monday 10/3 at 8:49 PM till Tuesday 10/4 at 3:20 AM:

when the Moon enters Aquarius.

From Wednesday 10/5 at 3:46 PM till Thursday 10/6 at 5:47

AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Saturday 10/8 between 4:10 AM and 8:57 AM: when the

Moon enters Aries.

On Monday 10/10 between 7:02 AM and 2:04 PM: when the

Moon enters Taurus.

On Wednesday 10/12 between 2:42 PM and 10:08 PM: when

the Moon enters Gemini.

From Friday 10/14 at 9:11 PM till Saturday 10/15 at 9:11 AM

(12 hours!): when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Monday 10/17 between 1:56 PM and 9:45 PM: when the

Moon enters Leo.

On Thursday 10/20 between 3:35 AM and 9:25 AM: when the

Moon enters Virgo.

On Saturday 10/22 between 11:17 AM and 6:24 PM: when the

Moon enters Libra.

From Monday 10/24 at 5:36 PM and Tuesday 10/25 at 12:18

AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

From Wednesday 10/26 at 9:27 PM and Thursday 10/27 at

3:55 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Saturday 10/29 between 6:10 AM and 6:21 AM: when the

Moon enters Capricorn.

On Monday 10/31 between 8:14 AM and 8:43 AM: when the

Moon enters Aquarius.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling

anything of importance during these times as they would amount

to… NO thing!

* * * * * * * * * * *

Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the

Moon:

Moon in Sagittarius until Sunday 10/2 at 12:37 AM + between

Thursday 10/27 at 3:55 AM and Saturday 10/29 at 6:20 AM:

Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or

matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for

lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other

cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large

animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Sunday 10/2 at 12:38 AM and Tuesday

10/4 at 3:19 AM + between Saturday 10/29 at 6:21 AM and

Monday 10/31 at 8:42 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions,

asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions

of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our

business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Tuesday 10/4 at 3:20 AM and Thursday

10/6 at 5:46 AM + between Monday 10/31 at 8:43 AM and Friday

11/4 at 4:06 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable

organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances.

Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-

dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers

and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Thursday 10/6 at 5:47 AM and Saturday

10/8 at 8:56 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean,

anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming,

dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting

with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Saturday 10/8 at 8:57 AM and Monday

10/10 at 2:03 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything

requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for

leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating

new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Monday 10/10 at 2:04 PM and

Wednesday 10/12 at 10:07 PM: Perfect for any financial matter:

paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us,

opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling.

Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside,

connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening,

pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Wednesday 10/12 at 10:08 PM and

Saturday 10/15 at 9:10 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity,

any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-

mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social

activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a

documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new

people….

Moon in Cancer between Saturay 10/15 at 9:11 AM and Monday

10/17 at 9:44 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those

involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking,

nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we

cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative

writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of

craziness….

Moon in Leo between Monday 10/17 at 9:45 PM and Thursday

10/20 at 9:24 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic

performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an

elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in

general…

Moon in Virgo between Thursday 10/20 at 9:25 AM and Saturday

10/22 at 6:23 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program,

learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning

our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed

work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small

pets….

Moon in Libra between Saturday 10/22 at 6:24 PM and Tuesday

10/25 at 12:17 AM: Great for relationships, associations,

diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a

haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting

and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Tuesday 10/25 at 12:18 AM and

Thursday 10/27 at 3:54 AM: Perfect for scientific research,

esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the

mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and

issues involving personal power.

* * * * * * * * * * *

This month’s intentional meditation starts on Saturday 9/10. Let

us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions

and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that

they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Aries at exactly

1:55 PM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon

charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Tuesday 10/25, take out your blank full moon charged papers

and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a

balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by

exactly 3:49 AM for the New Moon (Eclipse) in Scorpio. Once

that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away

in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

* * * * * * * * * * *

Saturday 10/1: Venus Opposition Jupiter (11:12 AM)

Our social life expands today in beautiful ways. We may have

philosophical discussions about love and relationships. Tolerance,

kindness, serenity, calm enthusiasm, and elegance help us avoid

extravagance and excesses of all kinds.

Sunday 10/2: Mercury turns direct (2:07 AM)

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Thursday 10/6: Mercury Trine Pluto (8:56 PM)

Today, we see through smokescreens and lies clearly. Being

assertive and strong wins people to our side. A person not following

through is immediately replaced by someone who does.

Saturday 10/8: Pluto turns direct (2:56 PM)

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Tuesday 10/11: Sun trine Saturn (6:07 PM), Mars Square

Neptune (10:46 PM)

We approach matters with seriousness and a sense of

responsibility. We are methodical, prudent, and productive. Yet a

certain confusion could muddle our actions. We might be so

sensitive to what others feel that this may be somewhat

paralyzing. We could feel vaguely restless. It is important that we

remain as practical as possible and avoid all drugs and alcohol.

Wednesday 10/12: Mercury Opposition Jupiter (12:24 AM)

We should be careful with people who seem too good to be true.

Our optimism could override the sensible assessment of a situation

and make us promise more than we can deliver.

Thursday 10/13: Venus Trine Saturn (11:21 PM)

A great day to solidify a sound love relationship. We see our

connections with others clearly. A wonderful transit for enlisting

the help of those close to us. Visiting family members is

encouraged. Our patience and graciousness enable us to make the

best of even boring social encounters. A perfect day for a financial

investment that will bring us long-term security.

Monday 10/17: Sun Trine Mars (3:05 PM)

Today, we feel dynamic, confident, and courageous. We meet

challenges head on. Others are drawn to our leadership abilities.

Our decisions are decisive. We move forward with drive and

passion.

Tuesday 10/18: Venus Trine Mars (7:20 PM)

A day of balance of the masculine and the feminine. We seek peace

and beauty. Excellent for a social gathering, a relaxed meeting with

friends, and/or enjoyable artistic activities.

Wednesday 10/19: Sun Square Pluto (6:33 AM), Mars Square

Pluto (11:03 PM)

Ultimatums are not advised today as they are likely to backfire.

Frustrations, power struggles, and manipulations could abound,

forcing us to make a definitive stand that preserves our integrity.

Aggression and violence could create volatile conditions. Dignity at

all costs should be the motto of this day. The more we honor

solutions that benefit all, the more successful we are likely to be.

Saturday 10/22: Sun Conjunct Venus (2:17 PM), Mercury Trine

Saturn (6:00 PM), Saturn turns direct (9:07 PM)

A pleasant day. We feel gracious, are peaceful, sociable, and

content. We seek pleasant surroundings. A good day to reassess

our life goals, complete the work at hand, and study a topic

requiring seriousness, maturity, and focus. We are drawn to

successful people who can further our ambitions. Regarding Saturn,

kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Tuesday 10/25: Solar Eclipse in Scorpio (3:49 AM)

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Wednesday 10/26: Mercury Trine Mars (8:37 PM)

Competition is exciting. We are stimulated by challenges. Our

expression is dynamic and forceful. We are direct, calling a spade a

spade. A wonderful day to start a new project requiring stamina,

leadership, and innovative courage.

Thursday 10/27: Mercury Square Pluto (6:09 AM)

We could experience some frustrations as others are not readily

collaborating with, or even understanding, our ideas. We could be

confronted to sharp divisions among people, and experience passive

resistance. Best to lay low and keep our opinions to ourselves.

Sunday 10/30: Mars turns retrograde (6:25 AM)

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Wishing you a powerful month of October!

September astrological forecast

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Fehu “cattle, wealth”. This month, we are

required to examine our resources with care. Do we use them well?

Do they go to waste? Are our finances in order or are we tied by

debts? Does our income match how much we spend? Are we able to

save? A good measure of abundance is to always save 10% of

everything we earn and give 10% to charity, which leaves us with 80%

to use for our daily needs and enjoy.

* * * * * * * * * * *

Mercury turns retrograde on Friday 9/9 at 8:38 PM till October

2, from 8º55’ Libra to 24º41’ Virgo. Its shadow period remains until

October 17. While technology has the tendency to break down,

appointments are forgotten, confusion sets in, message are erased,

trips are postponed and general mayhem happens, when Mercury is

retrograde we also remember projects we had forgotten, people we

hadn’t seen in a while re-emerge, and we reconnect with places we

hadn’t been to in a long time. With this particular retrogradation a

long-lost relationship could resurface, we could complete studies we

had abandoned, and investigate deeper topics related to health and

nutrition.

Pluto remains retrograde until October 8. Its shadow period

remains until January 30, 2023. The degree traveled in September

(26º26’-26º08’ Capricorn) is represented in the Sabian Symbols by

the following image: “A mountain pilgrimage”. Heights are reached

through personal effort and spiritual integrity. World leaders who

thought no one would ever notice their underhanded activities are

being exposed. In these end times, darkness, corruption, lies, and

dishonesty are no longer tolerated. A huge purge is occurring all over

the world, revealing and gradually transforming all that is selfish and

evil.

Saturn remains retrograde until October 22 nd . Its shadow period

extends until January 27, 2023. The degrees traveled in September

(20º38’-19º02’ Aquarius) are represented by the following images: “A

woman disappointed and disillusioned, courageously facing a seemingly

empty life” and “A large white dove bearing a message”. Outer

limitations encourage us to draw upon our innate wisdom. Whatever

circumstances we are dealt, we have enough inner resources to

create serenity and happiness. Let us manifest in our personal life,

the reality we want to see in the world.

Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until Wednesday

November 23rd. Its shadow period continues until February 15, 2023.

The degrees covered in September (6º53’-3º16’ Aries) are

symbolized by: “A man successfully expressing himself in two realms

at once”, “A square brightly lighted on one side”, “A triangle with

wings”, and “Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk”. Despite

lockdowns, extreme limitations, threats to our financial health, the

more we place our trust in our innermost resources, the more we can

rise beyond the manipulations that would have us paralyzed in fear.

This is not a time of becoming the slaves of a dark matrix, but of

personal new beginnings fueled with hope and vision.

Neptune is still retrograde until December 3 rd with a shadow period

remaining until March 25, 2023. The degrees traveled in September

(24º28’-23º40’ Pisces) are symbolized by: “The purging of the

priesthood” and “A materializing medium giving a séance”. As the news

tell us of one reality and its exact opposite, as confusion reigns, as

lies are passed as truth while truth is being debunked, as what is

good is made to be bad and evil pretends to be good, we only have our

inner spiritual perceptions to rely on. If something doesn’t feel right,

it simply isn’t. We need to trust our intuition to help us find clarity in

the fog created by the medias and all the corruption ruling the world.

Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 21,

2023. Its shadow period remains until May 9, 2023. The degree

traveled in September (18º54’-18º24’ Taurus) is represented by: “A

new continent rising out of the ocean”. Finances are shifting, our

relationship to Nature is also changing. As we create a new, healthier

understanding of money, and honor Mother Earth with increased

consciousness, a new reality emerges from the rubbles of all that-is-

not that is gradually destroying itself.

* * * * * * * * * * *

The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect

with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Friday 9/2 between 10:22 AM and 3:38 PM: when the Moon

enters Sagittarius.

On Sunday 9/4 between 6:51 PM and 7:03 PM: when the Moon

enters Capricorn.

On Tuesday 9/6 between 2:43 PM and 8:41 PM: when the Moon

enters Aquarius.

On Thursday 9/8 between 5:34 AM and 9:42 PM: when the

Moon enters Pisces.

On Saturday 9/10 between 5:29 PM and 11:47 PM: when the

Moon enters Aries.

From Monday 9/12 at 9:53 PM till Tuesday 9/13 at 4:39 AM:

when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Thursday 9/15 between 5:59 AM and 1:16 PM: when the

Moon enters Gemini.

From Saturday 9/17 at 2:52 PM till Sunday 9/18 at 12:59

AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Tuesday 9/20 between 8:57 AM and 1:38 PM: when the

Moon enters Leo.

From Thursday 9/22 at 4:07 AM till Friday 9/23 at 12:53 AM:

when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Sunday 9/25 between 5:49 AM and 9:43 AM: when the

Moon enters Libra.

On Tuesday 9/27 between 9:21 AM and 4:15 PM: when the

Moon enters Scorpio.

On Thursday 9/29 between 2:20 PM and 9:03 PM: when the

Moon enters Sagittarius.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling

anything of importance during these times as they would amount

to… NO thing!

* * * * * * * * * * *

Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the

Moon:

Moon in Scorpio until Friday 9/2 at 3:38 PM + between Tuesday

9/27 at 4:15 PM and Thursday 9/29 at 9:02 PM: Perfect for

scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation,

shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality,

as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Friday 9/2 at 3:39 PM and Sunday

9/4 at 7:02 PM + between Thursday 9/29 at 9:03 PM and Sunday

10/2 at 12:37 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or

philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and

the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign

language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic

training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Sunday 9/4 at 7:03 PM and Tuesday

9/6 at 8:40 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a

promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority,

making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and

redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Tuesday 9/6 at 8:41 PM and Thursday

9/8 at 9:41 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable

organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances.

Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-

dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers

and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Thursday 9/8 at 9:42 PM and Saturday

9/10 at 11:46 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean,

anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming,

dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting

with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Saturday 9/10 at 11:47 PM and Tuesday

9/13 at 4:38 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything

requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for

leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating

new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Tuesday 9/13 at 4:39 AM and Thursday

9/15 at 1:15 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our

bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank

account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also

for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with

our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting,

as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Thursday 9/15 at 1:16 PM and Sunday

9/18 at 12:58 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form

of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling

friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities,

attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary,

gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Sunday 9/18 at 12:59 AM and Tuesday

9/20 at 1:37 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those

involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking,

nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we

cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative

writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of

craziness….

Moon in Leo between Tuesdeay 9/20 at 1:38 PM and Friday 9/23

at 12:52 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic

performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an

elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in

general…

Moon in Virgo between Friday 9/23 at 12:53 AM and Sunday 9/25

at 9:42 AM : Excellent for starting a new fitness program,

learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning

our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed

work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small

pets….

Moon in Libra between Sunday 9/25 at 9:43 AM and Tuesday

9/27 at 4:14 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic

exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut,

buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and

decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

* * * * * * * * * * *

This month’s intentional meditation starts on Saturday 9/10. Let

us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions

and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that

they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Pisces at exactly

2:59 AM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon

charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Sunday 9/25, take out your blank full moon charged papers

and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a

balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by

exactly 2:55 PM for the New Moon in Libra. Once that moment

has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder

expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

* * * * * * * * * * *

Thursday 9/1: Mars Sextile Jupiter (4:52 AM)

A wonderful day of opportunities for travel, sports, or learning.

We are adventurous, feel positive and are ready to take on

challenges that bring expansion. New, dynamic ventures help create

financial abundance.

Friday 9/2: Mercury Opposition Jupiter (6:49 PM)

Today, we might promise more than we can deliver, speak too much

and have unrealistic expectations. In our over-enthusiasm, we

might commit indiscretions. Business transactions or legal affairs

may prove more costly than expected.

Sunday 9/4: Venus enters Virgo (9:05 PM) till 9/29

During the next 3 weeks, we express our love in practical ways.

Offering a toaster may feel more loving than a flowers or a

romantic letter. We show our emotions through selfless service

and value physical and spiritual cleanliness.

Friday 9/9: Mercury turns retrograde (8:38 PM) till 10/2

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Sunday 9/11: the Sun Trine Uranus (6:09 AM)

A day to expect the unexpected. We could feel somewhat

rebellious. Breaking away from a stale routine feels particularly

attractive. Plans change. Disruptions occur. New ideas bring

freedom. We are drawn to free-spirited people who walk to the

sound of their own drummer.

Friday 9/16: Venus Square Mars (11:49 AM), Sun Opposition

Neptune (3:21 PM)

Social harmony could be disrupted. A love relationship is likely to

suffer from too much moodiness, impatience, and/or lack of

honesty. Our idealization of a romance clashes with truth. A day to

take it easy and have as realistic expectations as possible.

Sunday 9/18: Mercury Opposition Jupiter (3:34 PM), Sun Trine

Pluto (8:58 PM)

For Mercury Opposition Jupiter, kindly refer to 9/2. Our

leadership abilities are particularly strong today. Our self-

confidence, natural authority, and dignity inspire respect and elicit

positive responses from others. Serving the highest good of all

involved prompts cooperation.

Monday 9/19: Venus Trine Uranus (9:44 PM)

Our social life is varied and exciting. We are drawn to all sorts of

people, and enjoy a newfound popularity. Love and friendship are

intertwined. In an effort to balance intimacy and freedom, we

could explore a dynamic relationship paradigm that is particularly

freeing.

Thursday 9/22: the Sun enters Libra (6:04 PM) till 10/23, Sun

Conjunct Mercury (11:50 PM)

During the coming month, we seek harmony, peace, and balance.

Relationships are more important to us than usual. We are

attracted to fashion, colors, art and beauty in general. Today, more

specifically, communication flows. An excellent day for writing e-

mails, making phone calls, and sharing our ideas in ways that prove

convincing.

Friday 9/23: Mercury enters Virgo (5:04 AM) till 10/10

During the next 3 weeks, we are attentive to details. Our thinking

is practical. We are organized, orderly, and specific. We prefer

facts and figures to generalities. An excellent time to study. We

are more concerned with health and nutrition than usual.

Saturday 9/24: Venus Opposition Neptune (1:51 AM)

We could romanticize a relationship that is not all that it appears

to be. Lies, deceit and half-truths could make us be in love with

love, rather than with the truth of a person. Discrimination is

advised. We should also beware of scammers today who wave

financial promises aimed at robbing us of what we earned. A day

best spent watching a feel-good movie, reading an inspiring book, or

resting.

Sunday 9/25: Venus Trine Pluto (10:46 PM)

A relationship begun today has an unparalleled passion and

intensity. Today’s transit gives us the ability to change bad habits

and heal an old emotional wound. Serene compliance helps us bring

harmony to a group situation.

Monday 9/26: Mercury Conjunct Venus (10:59 AM), Sun

Opposition Jupiter (12:33 PM)

Communications are pleasant and harmonious. Let us just be careful

as our excessiveness and over enthusiasm could lead us to promise

a lot more than we can possibly deliver. A social event may require

us to dress well and act with dignity and elegance.

Tuesday 9/27: Mercury Trine Pluto (5:56 AM), Mars Trine

Saturn (10:49 PM)

We have the ability to X-ray situations and people. This transit

encourages deep studies, especially of a metaphysical or scientific

nature. We are drawn to mysteries and probing into the occult.

Drawing upon our wisdom, we make the best of limitations, finding

freedom within imposed boundaries.

Thursday 9/29: Venus enters Libra (12:49 AM) till 10/23

During the coming 3 weeks, we seek harmonious, equal

relationships. A perfect time to establish good business

partnerships and for a make-over. We are drawn to nice clothes,

beauty treatments, pampering ourselves, and making ourselves

more attractive. Artists are favored.

Wishing you a wonderful month of September!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

August astrological forecast

AUGUST 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Thurisaz “the rune of Giants”. We find

ourselves at crossroads, forced to make a decision. Our discernment

between right and wrong is required. We cannot just base our choices

on instinct, we need to think things through carefully, with logic,

clarity, and wisdom. What will save us? What will destroy us?

Depending on which side we take, we can fall into the abyss or reach

eternal life.

* * * * * * * * * * *

Pluto remains retrograde until October 8. Its shadow period

remains until January 30, 2023. The degrees traveled in August

(27º04’-26º27’ Capricorn) are represented in the Sabian Symbols by

the following image: “A large aviary” and “Pilgrims climbing the steep

steps leading to a mountain shrine”. In these end times when many

are seeking selfish, easy pleasures and immediate satisfactions, only

hard inner work, true spiritual discipline, and clear mental focus can

lead us to enlightenment.

Saturn remains retrograde until October 22 nd . Its shadow period

extends until January 27, 2023. The degrees traveled in August

(22º55’- 20º42’ Aquarius) are represented by the following images:

“A big bear sitting down and waving all its paws”, “A rug is placed on

the floor of a nursery to allow children to play in comfort and

warmth”, and “A disappointed and disillusioned woman courageously

faces a seemingly empty life”. Gratitude has a frequency even higher

than love. The more we honor the situation we find ourselves in

without trying to escape it but making the best of it, the closer we

come to true spiritual realization.

Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until Wednesday

November 23rd. Its shadow period continues until February 15, 2023.

The degree covered in August (8º42’-6º59’ Aries) are symbolized by:

“A crystal gazer”, “A large woman’s hat with streamers blown by an

east wind”, and “A man succeeds in expressing himself simultaneously

in two realms”. This particular retrogradation encourages us to

remember our dreams and act on them. New beginnings are available

to us if we actualize our skills and place all our efforts in focusing on

what we want for ourselves. This is our chance to become masters of

our own destiny.

Neptune is still retrograde until December 3 rd with a shadow period

remaining until March 25, 2023. The degree traveled in August

(25º09’-24º29’ Pisces) are symbolized by: “Watching the very thin

Moon crescent appearing at sunset, different people realize that the

time has come to go ahead with their different projects.” and “A

religious organization succeeds in overcoming the corrupting influence

of perverted practices and materialized ideals”. Neptune in Pisces

has brought much confusion, corruption and strange forms of mind

control. We have been served many lies, given countless false

realities appearing real which vastly distorted the Truth. Yet, at this

particular juncture, the manipulations are becoming so obvious that

more and more people are waking up, thus helping light win over

darkness, and launch constructive projects. No longer the slaves of

illusions appearing real, we are moving forward with more clarity and

consciousness.

Mars enters Gemini on Saturday 8/20 at 12:56 AM till March 25,

2023. During the next 7 months, Gemini Sun or Gemini Ascendant

natives are favored. For all, this is a time of dynamic action. Outdoor

sports are attractive. Our intelligence is geared towards worthwhile

projects, even if our ability to multi-task may make us seem a little

scattered.

Uranus turns retrograde on Wednesday 8/24 at 6:54 AM until

January 21, 2023. Its shadow period remains until May 9, 2023. The

degree traveled in August (18º55’ Taurus) is represented by: “A new

continent rising out of the ocean”. In these rapidly changing times,

within increasing rules and limitations, we are led to ask ourselves

what makes us unique. The more we find the courage to freely assert

our individuality, the more our creativity allows us to manifest what

has never existed before. As stating by the end of the Mayan

Calendar on December 21, 2012, there was no possible prediction

anymore of what would happen once humanity started writing its own

script. We are now seeing the results of what awoke in our

consciousness. New ideas emerging from the depths of our being,

lead to uncharted territories.

* * * * * * * * * * *

The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect

with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Monday 8/1 between 3:29 PM and 9:06 PM: when the Moon

enters libra.

On Wednesday 8/3 between 11:20 PM and 11:58 PM: when the

Moon enters Scorpio.

On Saturday 8/6 between 4:24 AM and 9:39 AM: when the

Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Monday 8/8 between 3:30 AM and 11:39 AM: when the

Moon enters Capricorn.

On Wednesday 8/10 between 9:39 AM and 11:45 AM: when the

Moon enters Aquarius.

On Friday 8/12 between 4:07 AM and 11:44 AM: when the

Moon enters Pisces.

On Sunday 8/14 between 8:11 AM and 1:43 PM: when the Moon

enters Aries.

On Tuesday 8/16 between 1:18 PM and 7:22 PM: when the

Moon enters Taurus.

On Friday 8/19 between 4:06 AM and 5:06 AM: when the Moon

enters Gemini.

On Sunday 8/21 between 3:06 PM and 5:29 PM: when the Moon

enters Cancer.

On Wednesday 8/24 between 2:40 AM and 6:09 AM: when the

Moon enters Leo.

From Thursday 8/25 at 11:56 PM till Friday 8/26 at 5:25 PM:

when the Moon enters Virgo.

From Sunday 8/28 at 8:08 PM till Monday 8/29 at 2:45 AM:

when the Moon enters Libra.

On Wednesday 8/31 between 3:43 AM and 10:11 AM: when the

Moon enters Scorpio.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling

anything of importance during these times as they would amount

to… NO thing!

* * * * * * * * * * *

Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the

Moon:

Moon in Virgo until Monday 8/1 at 9:05 PM + between Friday 8/26

at 5:25 PM and Monday 8/29 at 2:44 AM : Excellent for starting a

new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing

our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect

also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and

taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Monday 8/1 at 9:06 PM and Thursday 8/4

at 4:46 AM + between Monday 8/29 at 2:45 AM and Wednesday

8/31 at 10:10 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic

exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut,

buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and

decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Thursday 8/4 at 4:47 AM and Saturday

8/6 at 9:38 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies,

self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life,

death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving

personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Saturday 8/6 at 9:39 AM and

Monday 8/8 at 11:38 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or

philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and

the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign

language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic

training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Monday 8/8 at 11:39 AM and

Wednesday 8/10 at 11:44 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions,

asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions

of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our

business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Wednesday 8/10 at 11:45 AM and

Friday 8/12 at 11:43 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities,

charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new

acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas,

inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs,

computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Friday 8/12 at 11:44 AM and Sunday 8/14

at 1:42 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything

related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music,

photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the

mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Sunday 8/14 at 1:43 PM and Tuesday 8/16

at 7:21 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything

requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for

leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating

new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Tuesday 8/16 at 7:22 PM and Friday 8/19

at 5:05 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our

bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank

account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also

for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with

our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting,

as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Friday 8/19 at 5:06 AM and Sunday 8/21

at 5:28 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of

communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling

friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities,

attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary,

gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Sunday 8/21 at 5:29 PM and Wednesday

8/24 at 6:08 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those

involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking,

nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we

cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative

writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of

craziness….

Moon in Leo between Wednesday 8/24 at 6:09 AM and Friday

8/26 at 5:24 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic

performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an

elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in

general…

* * * * * * * * * * *

This month’s intentional meditation starts on Thursday 8/11 at

6:36 PM. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we

have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a

garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in

Aquarius. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon

charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Saturday 8/27, take out your blank full moon charged papers

and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a

balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by

exactly 1:17 AM for the New Moon in Virgo. Once that moment

has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder

expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

* * * * * * * * * * *

Monday 8/1: Mars Conjunct Uranus (4:53 PM)

Tempers flare up quickly. We should be careful while driving or

using sharp objects. Unexpected sexual attraction happens on

short notice. We seek freedom of action at all costs. A strong,

rebellious need to express our uniqueness makes us want to break

all the rules. Adventure off the beaten path is appealing.

Tuesday 8/2: Venus Sextile Uranus (5:25 AM), Venus Sextile

Mars (7:00 PM)

Today, we could easily develop an unexpected crush on someone

very different from anyone we have ever been attracted to

before. A friendship could turn to love while a love affair might

become platonic. Money matters are erratic. Sudden gains could be

followed by unforeseen losses and vice-versa.

Wednesday 8/3: Mercury enters Virgo (11:58 PM till August

25)

During the next 3 weeks, our thinking is detailed, methodic and

practical. We are studious, willing to work hard to achieve our

goals, and super organized. What we lack in imagination, we make up

for in the grounded application of our intelligence to small matters

that enhance our daily life.

Sunday 8/7: Venus Trine Neptune (9:43 AM), Mars Square

Saturn (12:57 PM)

A day of special sensitivity, compassion and serene caring. We are

drawn to beauty, elegance, music, and peace. We could feel

emotionally vulnerable. We may attract a person with whom we

share a strong soul connection. This could well be a dream come

true. However, simultaneously and in a completely unrelated

manner, the weight of duties and responsibilities could come

crashing down on us. In the face of all the hard work that is

demanded of us, we could feel rather unsupported by people in

positions of authority.

Monday 8/8: Venus Opposition Pluto (10:18 PM)

A relationship may require that we discriminate between

compulsive reactions and true love. In the face of conflict, it is

advised to choose cooperation over ultimatums, avoid manipulative

tactics, remain neutral, and stay as calm and focused as possible.

Thursday 8/11: Sun Square Uranus (5:53 AM), Venus enters

Leo (11:30 AM till September 5), Mars Sextile Neptune (2:44

PM)

A rather explosive day caused by a stronger than usual need for

independence, rebelliousness, and freedom. The old and the new

clash with each other. Innovative concepts are met with caution

and reserve. Old structures are suddenly torn down. During the

next 3 weeks, we are warmer, more generous, and romantic than

usual. Grand emotional gestures make us feel loved. In our actions,

we are respectful, kind, sensitive to others, and compassionate.

Sunday 8/14: Sun Opposition Saturn (10:11 AM), Mars Trine

Pluto (2:28 PM)

Today, we may feel overwhelmed by work and responsibilities, with

very little emotional support. Yet, with discipline and focus, we are

responsible and efficient. Passion and courage fuel our actions. A

clear focus on what is essential in our lives leads us into a renewed,

constructive, ultimately rewarding direction.

Tuesday 8/16: Mercury Trine Uranus (10:46 AM)

A day to expect the unexpected. Sudden breakthroughs happen

through intuitive, innovative ideas. Our plans are likely to be

disrupted. Unusual people enter our life. We connect dots in new

ways. A trip opens new horizons that are particularly liberating.

Communications are more free-spirited and futuristic than usual.

We are drawn to eccentric people.

Thursday 8/18: Venus Trine Jupiter (1:03 AM)

Our faith in love and life is restored. We feel generous, expansive,

sociable, and optimistic. A relationship began today will always be

honest and marked by a sense of faith and adventurousness.

Financial abundance is likely to occur. Using our money for

altruistic purposes ensures its permanence.

Sunday 8/21: Mercury Opposition Neptune (12:40 AM)

Under this transit, signing legally binding documents is not advised.

We may have trouble focusing on details. A day best spent

daydreaming, watching an inspiring movie, reading a feel-good

novel, listening to soothing music, painting, and resting. Meditating

is also valuable only if we don’t fall prey to spiritual imagination.

Our dreams at night could be particularly meaningful.

Monday 8/22: Sun enters Virgo (8:16 PM till September 22),

Mercury Trine Pluto (2:59 PM)

During the coming month, we are more attentive to details, are

hard-working and dedicated to selfless service. We are likely to be

attracted to studying topics related to health. Today, more

specifically, our mind is able to X-ray situations and people. We

psychically know that others think or feel. Our thinking is deep,

our insight penetrating, and our intuition particularly developed.

We are drawn to initiations and mysteries. The border separating

the metaphysical from the scientific is thinner than usual.

Thursday 8/25: Mercury enters Libra (6:03 PM till September

23)

During the coming month, we express our thoughts diplomatically,

with a sense of balance. We seek negotiation and compromise. In

conflictual situations, we seek understanding and peace. Justice is

important to us, as are balance and harmony. We are attracted to

beauty in all its forms. Art is appealing.

Friday 8/26: Venus Square Uranus (9:34 PM), Sun Square Mars

(10:27 PM)

A sudden sense of estrangement could disrupt a relationship. The

need for freedom and excitement could create an unexpected

separation. A day to be careful not to alienate others. Our social

life could become unusual, drawing people to us who walk to the

sound of their own drummer. We are active and dynamic, yet

should beware of tempers flaring up quickly and stay as much away

as possible from those prone to aggressive behaviors. Our high

energy is best channeled into constructive projects.

Sunday 8/28: Venus Opposition Saturn (11:27 AM)

We could feel lonelier than usual. A day to focus on what we want

and need from a love relationship. We see the truth of our

relationships. A deep love connection becomes stronger, while a

shaky one may dissolve. Money could be scarce. Best to focus on

saving rather than spending.

Wishing you an enriching month of August!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

July astrological forecast

Dearest Friends

Kindly note that the days and times given below are in PDT (Pacific Daylight Saving Time). For Rocky Mountain Time add 1 hour (except AZ which is on PDT). For Central Time, add 2 hours. For Eastern Daylight Saving Time, add 3 hours. For Alaskan Time, subtract 1 hour. For Hawaii-Aleutian Time, subtract 2 hours.  For Greenwich, add 8 hours. For Central European time (CET) add 9 hours, for Eastern European Time (EET), add 10 hours. 

JULY 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Tyr “God, the balance of all things”. Focus, determination, and calm see us to the finish line. Knowing who we are, where we stand and what our destination is, protects us from harm. We create the life we want through discipline, a peaceful attitude, and a clear direction. Victory is ours if we live with integrity, walk in balance, and trust our intuition.

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Pluto remains retrograde until October 8. Its shadow period remains until January 30, 2023. The degree traveled in July (27º48’-27º06’ Capricorn) is represented in the Sabian Symbols by the following image: “A large aviary”. We are being asked to question everything, reassess our power, our relationship to people in positions of authority, our communications with others, the information we receive from all sources, and stand in our integrity, as much as possible above excessive darkness and worry. 

Jupiter turns retrograde on Thursday 7/28 at 1:37 PM and will remain so until Wednesday November 23rd. Its shadow period continues until February 15, 2023. The degree covered in July (8º43’ Aries) is symbolized by: “A crystal gazer”. As much of the world around us is unraveling, this is our chance to dream the one we want into being. Focusing on our visions for a brighter future, holding that truth securely in our minds and in our hearts, can help us release all that is old and outmoded and usher what we want.

Saturn remains retrograde until October 22nd. Its shadow periods extends until January 27, 2023. The degrees traveled in July (24º43’- 22º59’ Aquarius) are represented by the following images: “A butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed”, “A man having overcome his passions, teaches deep wisdom in terms of his experience” and “A big bear sitting down and waving all its paws”. Our integrity is coming into focus. How honest are we with ourselves? How much do we walk our talk? What, whom do we place our faith in? What do we trust? How optimistic are we? How have our life lessons made us a better person? 

Neptune is still retrograde until December 3rd with a shadow period remaining until March 25, 2023. The degree traveled in July (25º26’-25º10’ Pisces) is symbolized by: “Watching the very thin Moon crescent appearing at sunset, different people realize that the time has come to go ahead with their different projects.” So much confusion is reigning in the world. It is difficult to differentiate what is true from the lies and the fabricated stories. Clarity can only come from within, from focusing on those things that matter to us, and fulfilling our visions with faith and trust in our ability to manifest that which we believe in.

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Sunday 7/3 between 2:59 AM and 5:31 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Tuesday 7/5 between 11:04 AM and 3:25 PM: when the Moon enters libra.

On Thursday 7/7 between 6:04 PM and 10:15 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

From Saturday 7/9 at 9:34 PM till Sunday 7/10 at 1:34 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

From Monday 7/11 at 6:42 PM till Tuesday 7/12 at 2:01 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

From Wednesday 7/13 at 9:17 PM till Thursday 7/14 at 1:13 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

From Friday 7/15 at 9:36 PM till Saturday 7/16 at 1:18 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

From Sunday 7/17 at 11:43 PM till Monday 7/18 at 4:17 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Wednesday 7/20 between 7:19 AM and 11:23 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Friday 7/22 between 4:45 PM and 10:11 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Monday 7/25 between 1:14 AM and 10:54 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Wednesday 7/27 between 5:54 PM and 11:36 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

From Friday 7/29 at 9:29 PM till Saturday 7/30 at 11:11 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Leo until Sunday 7/3 at 5:30 AM + between Wednesday 7/27 at 11:36 PM and Saturday 7/30 at 11:10 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Sunday 7/3 at 5:31 AM and Tuesday 7/5 at 3:24 PM + between Saturday 7/30 at 11:11 AM and Monday 8/1 at 9:05 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Tuesday 7/5 at 3:25 PM and Thursday 7/7 at 10:14 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Thursday 7/7 at 10:15 PM and Sunday 7/10 at 1:33 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Sunday 7/10 at 1:34 AM and Tuesday 7/12 at 2:00 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Tuesday 7/12 at 2:01 AM and Thursday 7/14 at 1:12 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Thursday 7/14 at 1:13 AM and Saturday 7/16 at 1:17 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Saturday 7/16 at 1:18 AM and Monday 7/18 at 4:16 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Monday 7/18 at 4:17 AM and Wednesday 7/20 at 11:22 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Wednesday 7/20 at 11:23 AM and Friday 7/22 at 10:10 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Friday 7/22 at 10:11 PM and Monday 7/25 at 10:53 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Monday 7/25 at 10:54 AM and Wednesday 7/27 at 11:35 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Wednesday 7/13 at 11:38 AM. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Capricorn. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Thursday 7/28, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 10:55 AM for the New Moon in Leo. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Friday 7/1: Mars Square Pluto (7:14 PM) 

Tempers flare up quickly. We should beware of impulsive reactions that could turn out to be quite destructive. Obstacles could arise causing much stress and resentfulness. Best to channel our energy into constructive projects we can fully control.

Saturday 7/2: Mercury Trine Saturn (3:39 AM), Mercury Square  Neptune (1:53 PM)

Today, our thinking is both intuitive and structured. We may be prone to daydreaming and drifting with our imagination yet are still able to get the work done in a relatively focused manner.  Our creativity is backed by disciplined work. 

Monday 7/4: Mars enters Taurus (11:04 PM till 8/20), Mercury enters Cancer (11:25 PM till 7/19), Mercury Sextile Mars (11:37 PM) 

During the next month and a half, Taurus natives are favored. Our actions are deliberate, forceful, and persistent. During the next 2 weeks, our thoughts are more subjective. We are focused on family, children, food, and security. Our compassion for others is enhanced. We express ourselves in a caring manner. Today, more specifically, we are direct, competitive, and decisive. Our words lead to constructive actions.

Friday 7/8: Mercury Square Jupiter (11:14 PM) 

Our words may exceed what we can deliver. We may make excessive promises, be overly expansive and maybe too optimistic in legal and financial matters. It is important that we do not spend money we don’t have, and keep our expectations reasonable. 

Sunday 7/10: Sun Sextile Uranus (1:39 AM) 

A day to expect the unexpected. Plans may suddenly change. Unorthodox people show up. Surprising situations gear us in an entirely new direction. The more present to the moment we remain, the more flexible we are, the more enriching this transit will be.

Tuesday 7/12: Venus Trine Saturn (9:28 PM) 

Today, we can get a lot of emotional support. Our graciousness and patience help us be more tolerant of boring situations and difficult people. A great day to take a love relationship to the next level. We are realistic in our romantic perceptions and eager to build a connection of lasting value. Financial matters are solid and stable. 

Wednesday 7/13: Mercury Sextile Uranus (5:17 PM), Venus Square Neptune (10:24 PM)

Our thoughts could be somewhat scattered, yet we are able to connect dots in an unusual way. We are attracted to science fiction, technological advances, and things of the future. Sudden flashes of insight create breakthroughs in situations that previously eluded us. We should beware today of illusions. Trying to save someone may be losing proposition as they may turn out to be very different from what they appeared to be. A romance that seems enchanted and magical could be deceitful.  

Sunday 7/17: Venus enters Cancer (6:32 PM until August 12) 

The coming month is wonderful for family reunions, being close to our loved ones, creating dinners and gatherings in our home, re decorating our space, making it more comfortable, nurturing, and welcoming. We are romantically inclined, seek peace and security. Excellent for creating a financial nest that helps us build security for the future.

Monday 7/18: Mercury Opposition Pluto (12:01 AM) 

Negotiating, compromising, listening to both sides of a problem are better today than harsh ultimatums. Even if our ideas are very black and white right now, for the sake of coming to a constructive solution, they shouldn’t be presented as drastically. It is important that we are attentive to not fall prey to manipulations, control tactics, or power games which could prove very destructive. 

Tuesday 7/19: Mercury enters Leo (5:35 AM till 8/4), Sun Opposition Pluto (6:39 PM) 

During the next 2 weeks, we could be drawn to an art school, a theater group, or a public speaking class. Anything that will give us the confidence to speak in public and shine our light on stage is favored. Our organizational abilities are extremely good. We manage the tasks at hand with warmth and generosity. Today, more specifically, our ability to stay in our integrity could be challenged by ruthless, manipulative people. Grace under pressure is required. Moving forward while keeping the highest good of all in mind, helps us achieve the success we deserve.

Friday 7/22: Sun enters Leo (1:07 PM till 8/22) 

During the coming month, we feel exuberant, want to bask in the limelight, are drawn to glamour in all its forms, and may be a little more dramatic than usual. Standing in the limelight, being generous, warm, and cheerful brings much magic around us. 

Saturday 7/23: Mercury Trine Jupiter (10:52 AM)

A wonderful day to make travel plans or start a long-distance journey. We feel happy, positive, self-confident, and have much trust and faith both in ourselves and in the goodness of the universe. We may be drawn to a university level training, to exploring another culture or learning a new language. Philosophy, the law, and religion are particularly appealing. Our mind is open to the world and adventurous.

Sunday 7/24: Venus Square Jupiter (11:13 PM) 

Today, misplaced confidence, errors of judgement, extravagant spending, and over-indulgence could be disastrous. Financial and emotional moderation are called for.

Tuesday 7/26: Mercury Square Mars (12:13 PM) 

Best to avoid quarrelsome people as conflicts could happen with little notice. Tempers flare up quickly. Impulsive decisions could result in violent consequences. Important to stay vigilant when operating a motor vehicle or any sharp, potentially dangerous object.

Thursday 7/28: Mercury Square Uranus (2:16 PM)

A sudden break of routine may happen today that sends us on a whole new trajectory. Unusual people cross our path. Unexpected information opens new ground. Someone in our day-to-day environment may act irrationally or demand more freedom and independence than usual. Best to go with the flow with little expectations.

Saturday 7/30: Mercury Opposition Saturn (11:05 PM)  

We could get depressing news today and become prone to skepticism and negativity. We may require more solitude than normal. Our daily work, duties, and obligations seem both tedious and boring.

Sunday 7/31: Sun Trine Jupiter (3:36 PM) 

Our confidence is at an all times’ high. We feel we can take on the world and have trust in the best possible outcome. Our enthusiasm is contagious. Our exuberance and generosity elicit positive responses from others. One of the happiest days of the year.

Wishing you a powerful month of July!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

June astrological forecast

JUNE 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Isa, “ice”. We should proceed with caution and care this month, pay attention to signs and messages, move steadily, and make sure we are focused, grounded in discipline, and can react quickly if needed. Being still and quiet, listening to our surroundings, paying attention to small details is important. Spending quality time in Nature proves particularly soothing to our soul.

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Pluto remains retrograde until October 8. Its shadow period remains until January 30, 2023. The degree traveled in June (28º36’-28º23’ Capricorn) is represented in the Sabian Symbols by the following image: “A woman reading tea leaves”. It is always very tempting to want to know what is coming. Yet, we should remember that Pluto retrograde invites us to look at ourselves in depth, diving into those areas we are not overly proud of, may even feel embarrassed about. Our future is defined by our present. The more we face our shadows and become as transparent as possible, the greater what is to come, will be.

Mercury turns direct on June 3rd at 4º51’ Gemini. Its shadow period continues until June 19. This degree is symbolized by: “A revolutionary magazine asking for action”. Mercury retrograde in its own sign has created during the past 3 weeks a lot of turbulence, changes of heart, lost objects, misunderstandings, and mixed messages. The good news is that it also helped us redefine ourselves, re-think many aspects of our lives, and out of the chaos, create new order. Now the time has come to move forward with a completely different dynamic. Through radical shifts, we are being propelled into our true destiny.  

Saturn turns retrograde on June 4th and will remain so until October 22nd. Its shadow periods extends until January 27, 2023. The degree traveled in June (25º15’-25º45’ Aquarius) is represented by the following image: “A garage man testing a car’s battery with a hydrometer”.  Saturn retrograde always requires of us to take a closer look at the structures in our lives, redefine our social status, be clear on our ambitions, work hard towards what we want, and honor duty.  We can only reach our goals if our lives are in order and this month, this should be our focus.

Neptune turns retrograde on June 28th at 25º27’ Pisces until December 3rd with a shadow period remaining until March 25, 2023. This degree is symbolized by: “Watching the very thin Moon crescent appearing at sunset, different people realize that the time has come to go ahead with their different projects”. Neptune retrograde in its own sign has created a big smoke screen of fake news, false information appearing real, and purposely created confusion. Yet, the lies have become so unbelievably big that many are gradually waking up from their slumber and moving forward in alignment with their own truth. This transit invites us to give less power to the stories passing as “news” and to decide for ourselves what reality we wish to create and live in. 

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Friday June 3 between 8:15 AM and 11:38 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Sunday June 5 between 4:12 PM and 11:22 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Wednesday June 8 between 5:09 AM and 8:23 AM: when the Moon enters libra.

On Friday June 10 between 10:36 AM and 1:41 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Sunday June 12 between 2:40 PM and 3:31 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Tuesday June 14 between 7:56 AM and 3:14 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Thursday June 16 between 11:41 AM and 2:44 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Saturday June 18 between 11:50 AM and 4:01 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Monday June 20 between 8:11 PM and 8:37 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Thursday June 23 between 7:02 AM and 4:58 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Saturday June 25 between 12:02 PM and 4:13 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

From Monday June 27 at 7:38 PM till Tuesday June 28 at 4:53 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Thursday June 30 between 1:14 PM and 5:40 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On: when the Moon enters Virgo.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Cancer between Tuesday 5/31 at 10:49 PM and Friday 6/3 at 11:37 AM + between Tuesday 6/28 at 4:53 AM and Thursday 6/30 at 5:39 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Friday 6/3 at 11:38 AM and Sunday 6/5 at 11:21 PM + between Thursday 6/30 at 5:40 PM and Sunday 7/3 at 5:30 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Sunday 6/5 at 11:22 PM and Wednesday 6/8 at 8:22 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Wednesday 6/8 at 8:23 AM and Friday 6/10 at 1:40 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Friday 6/10 at 1:41 PM and Sunday 6/12 at 3:30 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Sunday 6/12 at 3:31 PM and Tuesday 6/14 at 3:13 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Tuesday 6/14 at 3:14 PM and Thursday 6/16 at 2:43 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Thursday 6/16 at 2:44 PM and Saturday 6/18 at 4:00 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Saturday 6/18 at 4:01 PM and Monday 6/20 at 8:36 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Monday 6/20 at 8:37 PM and Thursday 6/23 at 4:57 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Thursday 6/23 at 4:58 AM and Saturday 6/25 at 4:12 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Saturday 6/25 at 4:13 PM and Tuesday 6/28 at 4:52 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Tuesday 6/14. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Sagittarius at exactly 4:52 AM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Tuesday 6/28 on the New Moon in Cancer, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 4:53 AM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Friday 6/10: Mercury Trine Pluto (2:21 PM) 

Today, our deep insights into people and situations enable us to get to the point and be quite persuasive. Compromise helps us win our point and enlist the support of those who can further our goals.

Saturday 6/11: Venus Conjunct Uranus (3:58 PM) 

Today, our social life is exciting. We meet unusual people who walk to the sound of their own drummer. It is essential that we balance intimacy and freedom, love and friendship.  Too much closeness and we could suffocate. Too much independence and we could wonder if we even have a relationship. Remaining ourselves while being with another ensures an interesting, lasting connection. We could be pleasantly surprised by an unexpected financial windfall. 

Monday 6/13: Mercury enters Gemini (8:27 AM) till July 4 

During the next 3 weeks, our mind is particularly active. We are able to multi-task, are more sociable and curious than usual, are interested in learning and communicating, and may be a little restless. Short trips are favored, so are phone calls, e-mails, texts, and any form of intellectual connection.

Thursday 6/16: Sun Trine Saturn (12:13 AM), Sun Square Neptune (6:41 AM) 

Today favors structure, hard work, discipline, and focus. However the call of duty feels tedious, limiting, and boring. We would rather follow our heart and daydream, get lost in imagination, watch an inspiring movie, or read a nice novel. We should stay away from scammers, liars, and people in general who are not all they seem to be. 

Saturday 6/18: Venus Square Saturn (2:32 PM), Venus Sextile Neptune (9:06 PM) 

A relationship may feel like an enchanted soul connection yet could come enveloped in a fog of deceit. We could end up feeling discouraged, disillusioned, and lonelier than ever. Not a good day to follow dreams, but to look very realistically at our relationship needs and expectations. We may have to work harder for the money we earn,  and be careful not to dilapidate our finances in foolish ways.

Monday 6/20: Mercury Sextile Jupiter (12:44 AM) 

Our self-confidence, enthusiasm, faith in life, and adventurousness open many positive doors today. Excellent for traveling or planning a long-distance trip, meeting people who broaden our cultural and spiritual horizons, learning a foreign language, or expanding our education with a university level training.   

Tuesday 6/21: Venus Trine Pluto (1:23 AM), the Sun enters Cancer (2:14 AM) till July 22  

We seek passion in our relationships, as well as a deep soul connection. During the coming month, we are likely to enjoy harmonious relationships with family members. Having a nurturing domestic base feels important. We may want to renovate, redecorate our home, make it safe, peaceful, and cozy, a place where we are happy to invite our friends over for a meal or just pleasant exchanges.  Our financial sixth sense, fueled by our need for security, is particularly developed.

Wednesday 6/22: Venus enters Gemini (5:34 PM) till July 17 

During the coming month, we favor friendship. We are excited to expand our social horizons and integrate people from different walks of life, religion, or culture. Our aesthetic tastes are eclectic. We are drawn to more modern art forms.  

Monday 6/27: Mars Sextile Saturn (3:29 PM) 

Focusing our energy into constructive projects is a good use of this transit. We accept limitations gracefully and make the most of them. We are controlled, practical, and decisive, moving our goals in a positive direction. 

Tuesday 6/28: Sun Square Jupiter (5:59 PM), Venus Sextile Jupiter (8:52 PM) 

Today, we should be careful to not spend more than we have, nor be overly enthusiastic, or promise more than we can deliver. If we remain grounded and reasonable, we could receive a wonderful flow of financial abundance. Our social life is pleasant and expansive. If unattached, a friendship could become a mutually enriching love affair. 

Wishing you a wonderful month of June!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

May astrological forecast

MAY 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Hagal “hailstorm”. Out with the old, in with the new! A dispassionate wiping out of everything that is outmoded. We may want to duck, look for cover and remain patient until the storm blows over. After the destruction, we can honestly evaluate what survived. This month faces us with a huge reality check. Although not pleasant in the moment, having to reassess our attitudes, the situations and/or people taken out of our lives, could prove a huge blessing. It is a chance to start over either by recreating the past or manifesting something radically different. 

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Pluto remains retrograde until October 8. Its shadow period will remain until January 30, 2023. The degree traveled in May (28º36’-28º23’ Capricorn) is represented in the Sabian Symbols by the following image: “A woman reading tea leaves”. The future is determined by what we do right now. To create the life we want, we need to have clear goals, stand in our truth, be in integrity and honor our dreams. During the coming months, the areas of our life where this retrogradation falls (house in our natal chart) indicate exactly what we need to reassess and where our power lies.

Mercury turns retrograde on May 10 at 4:47 AM until June 3rd at 4º51’ Gemini. Its shadow period remains until June 19. This degree is symbolized by: “A revolutionary magazine asking for action”. Most people do not enjoy Mercury retrograde. I personally love it. People we haven’t heard from in a while re-emerge, we remember projects we had forgotten about, the pace of life invites us to be more reflective. But because this particular retrogradation is happening in Mercury’s own sign (Gemini), it could be quite hectic!  Misunderstandings could abound. We are likely to lose our keys, forget where we parked our car, miss a few appointments, erase messages we did not read….. Definitely not the time to install any new software, sign legally binding documents if we can avoid this, or buy anything of significance (home, car…). But on the positive side, this is excellent for completing the writing of a book/report, resuming studies we had dropped, reconnecting with old friends, and enjoying small trips to places we hadn’t been to in a while.  

Jupiter enters Aries on May 10 at 4:22 PM until October 27 when it will return a last time into Pisces until December 20th. This is the first time in many years, that Jupiter is in 2 signs during a period of 12 months. Our evolution is accelerating, the pace is picking up, forcing us to stay very present from moment to moment.  During the next 5 months, we are encouraged to develop our leadership abilities, start projects we are excited about, travel, be daring and adventurous. We are given the chance to carve anew our place in society and create the life of our dreams. We have the wonderful task of inspiring others with our philosophy, our spiritual beliefs, and our unique perspective on current affairs. Our integrity must be impeccable. Our faith and self-confidence are powerful in helping us manifest our visions. As we follow our bliss, we open the floodgates to abundance both on a material and mental level.

Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio (25º18’) on Sunday May 15 at 9:14 PM. This degree is associated to the following image: “American Indians making camp after moving into a new territory”. Many have the nostalgia of the times before CoVid. We may as well accept the fact that the world is not returning to the way it was. Whether we like it or not, we have no choice but to move forward and this total eclipse is very much anchoring the reality we are creating with our daily choices. It encourages us to use our talents, our compassion, helps heal our heart and change our ordinary reality in ways that bring newness in all the areas that had become boring and stagnant. A strong vision is required that over-writes any agenda the world/news would want us to believe. This eclipse strongly helps us dream the world we want into being. 

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Monday 5/2 between 3:13 AM and 3:47 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Wednesday 5/4 between 1:37 PM and 4:05 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Saturday 5/7 between 3:26 AM and 4:50 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Monday 5/9 between 5:39 AM and 3:53 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Wednesday 5/11 between 9:00 PM and 11:34 PM: when the Moon enters libra.

On Saturday 5/14 between 1:07 Am and 3:34 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Monday 5/16 between 2:28 AM and 4:50 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

From Tuesday 5/17 at 8:59 PM till Wednesday 5/18 at 5:02 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Friday 5/20 between 5:00 AM and 5:53 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Sunday 5/22 between 12:19 AM and 8:49 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Tuesday 5/24 between 2:33 PM and 2:39 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Thursday 5/26 between 8:20 PM and 11:22 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Sunday 5/29 between 7:11 AM and 10:23 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Tuesday 5/31 between 1:10 PM and 10:49 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Taurus until Monday 5/2 at 3:46 AM + between Thursday 5/26 at 11:22 PM and Sunday 5/29 at 10:22 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Monday 5/2 at 3:47 AM and Wednesday 5/4 at 4:04 PM + between Sunday 5/29 at 10:23 AM and Tuesday 5/31 at 10:48 PM : Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Wednesday 5/4 at 4:05 PM and Saturday 5/7 at 4:49 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Saturday 5/7 at 4:50 AM and Monday 5/9 at 3:52 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Monday 5/9 at 3:53 PM and Wednesday 5/11 at 11:33 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Wednesday 5/11 at 11:34 PM and Saturday 5/14 at 3:33 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Saturday 5/14 at 3:34 AM and Monday 5/16 at 4:49 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Monday 5/16 at 4:50 AM and Wednesday 5/18 at 5:01 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Monday 5/18 at 5:02 AM and Friday 5/20 at 5:52 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Friday 5/20 at 5:53 AM and Sunday 5/22 at 8:48 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Sunday 5/22 at 8:49 AM and Tuesday 5/24 at 2:38 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Tuesday 5/24 at 2:39 PM and Thursday 5/26 at 11:21 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Sunday 5/15. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Scorpio at exactly 9:14 PM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Monday 5/30 on the New Moon in Gemini, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 4:30 AM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Sunday 5/1: Venus Sextile Pluto (3:37 AM) 

A day to be cooperative and agreeable to all. Being gracious about everyone’s feelings and opinions helps smooth differences out and create positive outcomes. A love relationship begun today is likely to feel fated and impactful. A good day for financial transactions.

Monday 5/2: Venus enters Aries (9:10 AM till 5/28) 

During the next 3 weeks, we express our emotions very spontaneously, wearing our heart on our sleeves. Our feelings are positive and dynamic. We may leap into love before we think but because we expect positive outcomes, we may just create what we trust in! However, let us be careful not to be too impulsive in our financial spending.

Tuesday 5/3: Jupiter Sextile Pluto (3:33 PM) 

The solution to restrictive circumstances comes by cooperating with like spirited others. Travel, higher education, philosophy, religion, and the law offer opportunities for major inner transformations and expansion. However, we are cautioned to not overextend ourselves.

Wednesday 5/4: Mars Sextile Uranus (8:47 AM) 

A change of scenery, reconnecting with an old friend, engaging in unusual activities, freeing ourselves from a limiting situation are all wonderful uses of this exciting transit which makes us reach beyond the known, into the extraordinary.  

Thursday 5/5: Sun Conjunct Uranus (12:22 AM), Mercury Sextile Venus (11:01 PM)

Today, expect the unexpected! Plans change, unforeseen events occur, we meet unusual people, are more independent than normal, seek freedom, and are exposed to new ideas. An exciting day where we meet others halfway and say kindly what is on our minds with respect and consideration.

Saturday 5/7: Sun Sextile Mars (2:48 AM) 

A dynamic day. We are not going to allow any negative emotions or obstacle stand in the way of our success. A need to move creatively forward animates our decisions and makes us grow in exciting ways. Great for activities requiring courage, self-confidence, and physical stamina. 

Tuesday 5/10: Jupiter enters Aries (4:22 PM till October 27) 

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph. 

Sunday 5/15: Sun Square Saturn (11:49 AM), Sun Sextile Neptune (12:15 PM), Lunar Eclipse (9:14 PM) 

Today, delays, obstacles, and a certain coldness in others, could cause frustrations. Nothing comes easily. We could feel discouraged, want to give up, and dissolve in daydreaming. But if we work hard, are consistent, focused, and disciplined, our efforts will pay off and we have a chance of fulfilling our goals. Regarding the Lunar Eclipse, please refer to the opening paragraph.

Tuesday 5/17: Mars Conjunct Neptune (11:33 PM) 

We could feel restless, vaguely dissatisfied, dreamy, tired, and disconnected. Someone close to us could be deceitful. We should stay away from any get rich quick scheme. Negative news trigger us in the wrong way. More than ever let us be careful of stimulant (drugs, alcohol) as their effects could be multiplied. Best to channel our energy into a charitable work that relies on compassion and sensitivity to those less favored. Our imagination is put to great use in an artistic or creative endeavor. Laying low, resting, watching an inspiring movie is recommended. 

Thursday 5/19: Sun Trine Pluto (5:11 AM), Mercury Sextile Jupiter (6:33 PM)

An excellent day for giving a lecture, starting to write a book, publishing an existing report, learning a university level topic that expands our mind spiritually and philosophically. Perfect also for a long-distance trip and meeting foreigners who expose us to different world perceptions and expand our horizons. We lead by example. Staying in our power while taking into account other people’s point of view, creates winning situations that are inspiring to all.  

Friday 5/20: the Sun enters Gemini (6:23 PM till 6/21) 

During the coming four weeks, we may be rather scattered, but are definitely very curious and sociable. We are likely to do several things simultaneously, and enjoy a lot of movement, learning, short trips and meeting new people. Our mind is active and full of creative ideas.

Saturday 5/21: Sun Conjunct Mercury (12:18 PM) 

A great day to make phone calls, write e-mails, make new friends, communicate, teach, learn, give a lecture, attend a conference, make a short trip. Our minds are alert and open. We are curious and excited to share and receive dynamic information.  

Sunday 5/22: Mars Sextile Pluto (3:15 PM), Mercury enters Taurus (6:15 PM until 6/13) 

Today, more specifically, we pursue our goals with power, passion, and intensity. Our actions are very black and white, forceful, and courageous. Our fearlessness sees us to the finish line. During the next 3 weeks, our thinking is slower, more peaceful, and practical. We find both silence and Nature inspiring. We seek concrete answers to our questions and want solutions that are real and grounded in the physical plane. We may not be socially as gregarious, but the friendships we nurture, are solid and comforting. We are realistic, and concerned with safety, comfort, and material stability. 

Monday 5/23: Sun Sextile Jupiter (4:05 AM), Mercury Sextile Mars (8:27 PM)  

A very beneficial day for investments, launching exciting projects, and creating new content that will open our horizons and attract abundance. We are spontaneous, direct, creative, open-minded, tolerant, optimistic, and expansive. Our good nature attracts positive people. We feel self-confident, enthusiastic, and trusting in our visions. Our faith in ourselves and life is at an all times’ high.

Tuesday 5/24: Venus Sextile Saturn (4:06 AM), Mars enters Aries (4:17 PM till 7/5) 

A wonderful day to commit to a good relationship. Prefect for moving in together, getting engaged, or married. However, as we reassess the truth of our love connections, we may decide to bring a wobbly union to an end. During the next 6 weeks, Aries natives are favored. We are pushed into new actions with courage and dynamic energy. A wonderful period to start new projects requiring stamina and enthusiasm or stick to a fitness program that will change our body image!

Wednesday 5/25: Mercury Trine Pluto (2:49 PM)

Today, our ability to X-ray situations and people is particularly developed allowing us to really see what is really going on around us. Our knowingness is strong. We don’t need many people to be happy but seek individuals the power and achievements of whom we respect and admire.

Thursday 5/26: Venus Square Pluto (11:29 PM) 

A relationship could be fraught with jealousy, possessiveness, control, and communication issues. The true colors of another, as well as long-kept secrets could be revealed. Intrigues, manipulations, and power issues test the strength of our love. We should be careful to stay away from toxic individuals who cannot give us the healthy passion and emotional intensity we seek. Not a good day for investing. Our finances could plummet. 

Saturday 5/28: Venus enters Taurus (7:46 AM till 6/23) 

During the next month, we are drawn to peace, harmony, and balance. A wonderful period to go through our wardrobe, get some beauty treatments, receive a healing massage, and just enjoy quiet time in Nature. We are also attracted to music and singing, as well as good food and nice dinners out. 

Sunday 5/29: Mars Conjunct Jupiter (3:31 AM) 

Fabulous for athletic, outdoor activities that require energy and enthusiasm. Great for new projects involving foreigners, faith and vision. Perfect for moving forward with great inner confidence and trust in ourselves and life.

Wishing you an exciting month of May!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

April astrological forecast

APRIL 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Dagaz “Day”. This rune reminds us to make the most of each day. Each moment of our lives is a precious gift which is why it is called the “present”. Do we wake up grumpy? Do we complain a lot? Do we blame others for our own shortcomings? Or do we pay attention to our dreams in the morning, write them down, discover their messages, and do our utmost to live our life to the fullest, developing ourselves to the best of our abilities with generosity, respect, and compassion? 

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Pluto turns retrograde on Friday 4/29 at 11:38 AM at 28º36’ Capricorn, until October 8. Its shadow period will remain until January 30, 2023. This degree is represented in the Sabian Symbols by the following image: “A woman reading tea leaves”. During the next 5 months we are invited to go deeper within ourselves, face our shadows, and discover our true purpose. Do we stand in our power? Are we in integrity with ourselves? How confident in our chosen path are we? Major political scandals could come to light. The darker, manipulative, secretive side of government officials, as well as big financial corporations, could be revealed, creating many changes in how we view our own future.

Solar Eclipse in Taurus (10º28’) on Saturday 4/30 at 1:28 PM. It will be followed by a Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio (25º18’) on Monday May 16. This degree is associated to the following image: “A woman sprinkling flowers”. Eclipses always mark major turning points that affect the next 19 years of our lives. This one may bring very unexpected situations that free us from the known. We are required to re-evaluate everything in our lives from the place where we live, to how we earn money. We need to reassess our core values and use our talents wisely and constructively. Major domestic changes could make us either downsize or seek a bigger home. Dissentions could create new family dynamics. We are likely to become more generous towards those who are less privileged than ourselves, as well as show more tolerance, compassion, and sensitivity. Improved communications, greater openness, and a deeper need for oneness could lead to empowering new friendships and exciting, innovative projects. A renewal of faith in the world and ourselves is likely, giving us both the desire and the strength to manifest in physical reality the world we have been dreaming of.   

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Saturday 4/2 between 6:51 AM and 9:50 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Monday 4/4 between 6:53 PM and 8:04 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

From Wednesday 4/6 at 8:15 PM till Thursday 4/7 at 8:30 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Saturday 4/9 between 6:01 PM and 9:00 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Tuesday 4/12 between 3:16 AM and 7:07 AM when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Thursday 4/14 between 11:11 AM and 1:46 PM: when the Moon enters libra.

On Saturday 4/16 between 2:57 PM and 5:23 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Monday 4/18 between 4:55 PM and 7:16 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Wednesday 4/20 between 1:56 PM and 8:52 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Friday 4/22 between 8:53 PM and 11:17 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

From Sunday 4/24 at 5:33 PM till Monday 4/25 at 3:15 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Wednesday 4/27 between 6:36 AM and 9:10 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Friday 4/29 between 2:38 PM and 5:19 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Aries until Saturday 4/2 at 9:49 AM + between Wednesday 4/27 at 9:10 AM and Friday 4/29 at 5:18 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Saturday 4/2 at 9:50 AM and Monday 4/4 at 8:03 PM + between Friday 4/29 at 5:19 PM and Monday 5/2 at 3:46 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Monday 4/4 at 8:04 PM and Thursday 4/7 at 8:29 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Thursday 4/7 at 8:30 AM and Saturday 4/9 at 8:59 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Saturday 4/9 at 9:00 PM and Tuesday 4/12 at 7:06 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Tuesday 4/12 at 7:07 AM and Thursday 4/14 at 1:45 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Thursday 4/14 at 1:46 PM and Saturday 4/16 at 5:22 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Saturday 4/16 at 5:23 PM and Monday 4/18 at 7:15 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Monday 4/18 at 7:16 PM and Wednesday 4/20 at 8:51 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Wednesday 4/20 at 8:52 PM and Friday 4/22 at 11:16 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Friday 4/22 at 11:17 PM and Monday 4/25 at 3:14 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Monday 4/25 at 3:15 AM and Wednesday 4/27 at 9:09 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Saturday 4/16. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Libra at exactly 11:56 AM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Saturday 4/30 on the New Moon in Taurus, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 1:28 PM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Saturday 4/2: Sun Conjunct Mercury (4:11 PM) 

Perfect for a little trip, making phone calls, writing e-mails, texting, socializing, and trying something we’ve never done before. We are curious, positive, communicative, and open to making new friends.  

Monday 4/4: Mars Conjunct Saturn (6:51 PM)

A day of constructive action. We use limitations to our advantage. Our self-control, hard work, discipline, and focus help us overcome any delay or challenge in the manifestation of our goals. Our persistence and determination see us to the finish line of any project we are involved in.  

Tuesday 4/5: Venus enters Pisces (8:18 AM) until May 2

During the next month, we are compassionate, sensitive, and artistically inspired. At worst, we could fall in love with the potential of someone who needs saving and is less than truthful. At best, we feel romantic, and are deeply connected to the real divine self of another. We are drawn to beauty, peace, balance, and harmony. Music and painting feel particularly enchanting. It is recommended to stay away from shady money schemes. 

Thursday 4/7: Mercury Sextile Saturn (5:37 AM) 

A great day to clear our desk and make both short and long term plans. We are disciplined, hard-working, focused, and structured. We seek the company of mature, responsible, grounded people whose success we respect, and who can help us further our ambitions. We do not lose time in small talk. Our conversations are serious. 

Friday 4/8: Mercury Sextile Mars (11:19 AM) 

Today, our speech is positive and direct. We express our opinions with courage, do not care about being politically correct and are not particularly concerned with the consequences our words could have. Calling a spade a spade is particularly freeing. Our spontaneity hides no manipulation. 

Sunday 4/10: Mercury Square Pluto (1:45 AM), Mercury enters Taurus (7:09 PM) until 4/29 

A day where communication could be frustrating. We may not be able to get our point across. Misunderstandings could occur. A lack of cooperation delays our projects. During the next 2 weeks, laying low, engaging in some deep thinking while carefully planning our future, leads to positive long-term results. 

Tuesday 4/12: Jupiter Conjunct Neptune (7:42 AM), Sun Sextile Saturn (5:14 PM) 

During the coming month, we feel particularly idealistic. Our imagination is greatly developed. We may be unrealistic, vague, and prone to escapism, yet we are called to dream the world we want into being. Today, more particularly, hard, disciplined, focused work is rewarded. Our goals are clear. Our ambitions are strong. We value the feedback of those more experienced and mature than ourselves.   

Thursday 4/14: Mars enters Pisces (8:06 PM) until May 24 

During the next 5 weeks, our actions are imbued with compassion, sensitivity, and a meditative sense of peace. We go with the flow, listen to our heart, and trust in a higher power to lead us to the right path. We may feel a little more withdrawn, are prone to dreaming our reality into being, and using our imagination to solve the challenges we may face.   

Sunday 4/17: Mercury Sextile Venus (6:09 PM), Mercury Conjunct Uranus (9:51 PM)

A day to expect the unexpected. Plans are disrupted. People change their minds. Goals shift. Unusual opportunities present themselves. Friendships break while new ones emerge seemingly out of nowhere. Yet we express nicely even difficult things, are more diplomatic than usual, as well as kinder and more considerate towards others. 

Monday 4/18: Venus Sextile Uranus (12:15 AM), Sun Square Pluto (8:14 AM)  

A friendship could become a romance while a love could turn to friendship. A relationship begun today is unusual in some or many respects. Either because the person we are attracted to is from a completely different background, has a significant age difference (usually younger rather than older), or introduces us to exciting new friends or activities. That infatuation is extremely freeing, encouraging our uniqueness to shine. We should however be careful to avoid imposing our opinions on others or being too possessive. More than ever, staying away from manipulative, secretive, dark characters is advised.  

Tuesday 4/19: the Sun enters Taurus (7:24 PM) until May 20 

A very pragmatic month. We are grounded in common sense, solid, and practical. We also seek creature comforts, want wholesome foods and are drawn to nature. We are more sensual, want to take the time to smell the proverbial roses, and are attracted to peace, beauty, and harmony. A wonderful month to garden, cook, get a massage, and learn the ancient art of flower arrangement.   

Sunday 4/24: Mercury Square Saturn (6:50 AM), Mercury Sextile Neptune (3:37 PM) 

Meetings could drag on. Communications could be delayed. Our workload could feel heavier than usual. Deadlines are closing down on us. We could feel drained, pessimistic, and discouraged. Daydreaming feels appealing. Our thinking may be completely impractical. Artistic activities or projects requiring a good dose of imagination are favored. However, today, it is best to avoid signing binding legal documents, or making important decisions as our head is not as clear as it should be.

Tuesday 4/26: Mercury Sextile Jupiter (10:11 PM) 

Our enthusiasm is at an all times’ high. We are adventurous, excited about traveling as well as exploring different philosophies and cultures. A great day to plan a long-distance trip, enroll in university studies and generally expand our mind. Learning a foreign language is beneficial. Legal issues lead to positive outcomes. Religious matters are favored.   

Wednesday 4/27: Venus Conjunct Neptune (12:12 PM) 

Today, we could feel we met our ideal partner. This may be so. Yet we should watch out for lies and deceit as all may not be as enchanted as it seems. Immersing ourselves in a romantic movie or a magical novel helps us escape the harshness of reality. We are particularly touched by suffering and drawn to peace, harmony, and beauty. A visit to an art-gallery or engaging in any kind of creativity are wonderful uses of the nice sensitivity of this day. 

Thursday 4/28: Mercury Trine Pluto (5:05 AM) 

Our knowingness is particularly developed, our intuition very sharp and our insights profound. Our charisma impacts others greatly. People listen to what we have to say, feeling that it does not come from some book, but from the depths of our own wisdom and experience. Collaborations bring great success inasmuch as we remain in our own power without unduly imposing our views upon others.

Friday 4/29: Pluto turns retrograde (11:38 AM), Mercury enters Gemini (3:23 PM) until May 22 

Regarding Pluto retrograde, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. During the next 3 weeks, we are curious, talkative, sociable, and fast in our thinking. We could be somewhat erratic, need a lot of freedom of movement and be prone to some instability while we explore new venues, meet interesting people, and develop exciting activities. 

Saturday 4/30: Solar Eclipse in Taurus (1:28 PM), Venus Conjunct Jupiter (2:14 PM) 

Regarding the Solar Eclipse, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. Today, more particularly, our social life is warm, fun, expansive and enriching. We could be drawn to foreigners or people who travel or live in another country. Our affections are spontaneous and dynamic. We relate to others with a healthy dose of optimism and adventurousness. Excellent for throwing or attending a lively party. We should just be careful with our finances as an item we are drawn to could be vastly overpriced. We may easily spend a lot more than we have, or waste money on something that seems like a good idea at the time, only to prove cumbersome and/or of poor taste later on.  

Wishing you a productive month of April!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

March astrological forecast

MARCH 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Wunjo, joy. We are asked this month to be present to the moment, honoring what we have done well, and following our bliss. When we strike the right balance between giving and receiving, in humility and with gratitude, wonderful rewards are sure to flow our way. Success comes from being in alignment with our truth and moving forward with confidence, optimism, and a sense of happiness. 

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Rare occurrence, no retrograde planet in March!

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Thursday 3/3 between 1:45 PM and 4:52 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.

From Saturday 3/5 at 8:02 PM till Sunday 3/6 at 12:00 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

From Tuesday 2/8 at 8:48 PM till Wednesday 2/9 at 2:27 On Tuesday 3/8 between 6:35 AM and 10:40 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Thursday 3/10 between 8:43 AM and 11:24 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Sunday 3/13 between 8:44 AM and 12:32 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Tuesday 3/15 between 3:56 AM and 9:59 PM when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Friday 3/18 between 1:11 AM and 4:26 AM: when the Moon enters libra.

On Sunday 3/20 between 5:40 AM and 8:45 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Tuesday 3/22 between 9:01 AM and 11:59 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Thursday 3/24 between 5:59 AM and 2:54 PM: when the    Moon enters Capricorn.

On Saturday 3/26 between 4:51 PM and 5:55 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Monday 3/28 between 7:11 AM and 9:32 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

From Wednesday 3/30 at 11:37 PM till Thursday 3/31 at 2:30 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Pisces between Tuesday 3/1 at 12:53 PM and Thursday 3/3 at 4:51 PM + between Monday 3/28 at 9:32 PM and Thursday 3/31 at 2:29 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Thursday 3/3 at 4:52 PM and Saturday 3/5 at 11:59 PM + between Thursday 3/31 at 2:30 PM and Saturday 4/2 at 9:49 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Sunday 3/6 at 12:00 AM Tuesday 3/8 at 10:39 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Tuesday 3/8 at 10:40 AM and Thursday 3/10 at 11:23 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Thursday 3/10 at 11;24 PM and Sunday 3/13 at 12:31 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Sunday 3/13 at 12:32 PM and Tuesday 3/15 at 9:58 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Tuesday 3/15 at 9:59 PM and Friday 3/18 at 4:25 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Friday 3/18 at 4:26 AM and Sunday 3/20 at 8:44 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Sunday 3/20 at 8:45 AM and Tuesday 3/22 at 11:58 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Tuesday 3/22 at 11:59 AM and Thursday 3/24 at 2:53 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Thursday 3/24 at 2:54 PM and Saturday 3/26 at 5:54 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Saturday 3/26 at 5:55 PM and Monday 3/28 at 9:31 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

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This month’s intentional meditation started on Wednesday 2/16. We took out as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions and placed them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Leo at exactly 8:56 AM. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder.

On Wednesday 3/2 on the New Moon in Pisces, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 9:35 AM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

We are blessed this month with the chance for a second intentional meditation which starts on Friday 3/18. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Virgo at exactly 12:18 AM. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Thursday 3/31 on the New Moon in Aries, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 11:24 PM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Tuesday 3/1: Sun Sextile Uranus (9:05 PM) 

A day to expect the unexpected. Unusual circumstances, new people, bright ideas abound that free us from the known.  

Wednesday 3/2: Mercury Conjunct Saturn (8:33 AM) 

A day of serious thoughts and encounters with mature people whom we respect. Excellent for clearing our desk of backlogged work, reviewing our plans, and working hard towards our ambitions. We could feel a little tired, even depressed, but if we focus on our duties and obligations with discipline, efficiency and persistence, there isn’t much we cannot accomplish today.

Thursday 3/3: Mars Conjunct Pluto (9:56 AM), Venus Conjunct Pluto (9:56 AM) 

We seek a body, mind, heart, soul connection, and under this transit, are very likely to find it. A romance begun today feels destined. An excellent day for a hot date. An existing love relationship reaches a new level of intensity, commitment, and passion. Perfect also for opening a new bank account or making a financial investment that can potentially make us very rich.

Saturday 3/5: Sun Conjunct Jupiter (6:06 AM), Mars enters Aquarius (10:23 PM till April 14), Venus enters Aquarius (10:30 PM till April 5), Venus Conjunct Mars (11:12 PM)

During the next 5 weeks, Aquarians are favored. Humanitarian activities come to the forefront. We seek unusual relationships that don’t just respect but honor the uniqueness of each individual and unite intimacy and freedom. A love affair could turn to friendship and a friendship could become a love affair.  A day to expand our vision, be generous, and compassionate towards those less fortunate than we are.  Excesses need to be curbed. Moderation in food, finances, love, and pleasures is advised. A wonderful day for a nice date. 

Wednesday 3/9: Mercury enters Pisces (5:32 PM till 3/27) 

During the next 3 weeks, artists are favored. Our imagination is enhanced. We are drawn to mystical art, poetry, painting, music, dance, photography, cinematography, and meditation. We may need more time to ourselves than usual, in solitude and silence.  Day dreaming takes us to exciting places within ourselves. Our night visions could be particularly vivid, prophetic even. Best to postpone the signature of legally binding documents as we could miss the fine print.

Sunday 3/13: Sun Conjunct Neptune (4:43 AM) 

Too much stress or pressure could leave us anxious and somewhat lost. People or circumstances around us could feel uncertain, draining, foggy, or deceitful. A good day to rest, take a little vacation, smell the roses. Listening to music, reading an inspiring book, watching a feel-good movie, meditating, taking a nap, are all good ways to spend this day that is both enchanted and strange.

Thursday 3/17: Mercury Sextile Uranus (5:13 AM) 

A day of innovative ideas. We think out of the box, connect dots           that are normally not connected, and find original solutions to long standing problems. Unusual, stimulating people cross our path. Great for gathering with friends and engaging in interesting new activities.    

Friday 3/18: Sun Sextile Pluto (12:37 PM) 

Today, our charisma is strong, yet ultimatums, or forcing our views upon others should be avoided. Only by taking everyone’s opinions into account do we succeed in gaining the support of all involved. 

Saturday 3/19: Venus Square Uranus (4:16 AM)

Love relationships could be quite volatile today. Sudden attractions could occur, but also unexpected separations. The strong need to be free could make us impulsively break an otherwise perfectly good bond. It is important that we strike the right balance between intimacy and freedom, love, and friendship. Too much of one and we could feel smothered. Too much of the other, and we could wonder if we even have a relationship. An unusual person could walk into our life. It is essential that we remain ourselves and do not seek fusion with another. An unexpected chunk of money could fall into our lap, as a result of work done in the past with integrity and a desire to help others.

Sunday 3/20: the Sun enters Aries (8:33 AM till 4/19), Mercury Conjunct Jupiter (11:06 PM) 

During the next 4 weeks, we are impulsive, dynamic, courageous, positive, and straight forward. Our leaderships abilities come to the forefront. We are daring and innovative.  Today, more specifically, we need to be careful to not promise more than we can deliver or blindly trust those who seem too good to be true. A great transit for planning a long-distance trip, learning a new language, or taking an interest in a different culture, religion, or philosophy of life. Anything related to higher/university level education, or the law is favored. 

Tuesday 3/22: Mars Square Uranus (1:44 PM) 

A day to be particularly careful when operating a motor vehicle or using sharp objects. Best to stay away from potentially violent people as tempers can flare up very quickly over quite trivial matters.  Taking foolish risks or exposing oneself to dangerous situations should also be avoided. Impatience and an explosive restlessness mark this volatile day. Best to lie low.

Wednesday 3/23: Mercury Conjunct Neptune (10:44 AM)

We could feel somewhat confused and lethargic. A great day to sleep in, meditate, be creative, listen to soothing music, watch an inspiring movie, paint, write poetry, read a novel that triggers our imagination, daydream, and go with the flow. Definitely not the day to sign legal documents or enter a binding association. Our thinking is not focused on practical details. 

Saturday 3/26: Mercury Sextile Pluto (3:35 AM)

Our strong insights into the situations at hand and our ability to X-ray the people around us, should however not be voiced too openly. Best to remain low-key and align with more strong-willed personalities without betraying our own integrity. We can influence others in subtle, yet powerful ways. 

Sunday 3/27: Mercury enters Aries (12:44 AM till 4/10)

During the next 2 weeks, we express ourselves spontaneously, are very direct in our speech and may not always think before we talk.  We call a spade a spade, are forceful and dynamic, courageous, optimistic, and straight forward.  

Monday 3/28: Venus Conjunct Saturn (12:27 PM) 

A good day to realistically assess a love relationship. What works, what doesn’t, and if we cannot change what doesn’t, can we live with it? Excellent to move in together, get engaged or married as we shall work through the bumps in the road and not just slam the door shut without giving it a try. A relationship begun today has lasting power. It starts slowly but grows stronger with time. 

Wishing you a happy month of March!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

February astrology forecast

FEBRUARY 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Othel “Homeland”. Each of us is the result of a lineage. We stand at the cross-roads of those who came before us and those who will come after us, our children’s children. This month, we are asked to examine our family tree and see what traits we inherited that work for us, and which ones we should shed. How much are we the product of our family, education, society, and how much are we the masters of our own destiny? Which city, state, country feels like home to us? As we become aware of where we are coming from, we are more able to fully embrace who and where we are now, giving us a clearer vision of where we are headed.

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Mercury turns direct on Thursday 2/3 at 24º28’ Capricorn. Its shadow period remains until February 24. This degree is symbolized in the Sabian Symbols by: “An oriental rug dealer in a store filled with precious ornamental rugs”. Tomorrow, communication will be back to normal. Today, there could still be some missed messages, lost keys, and general misunderstandings. During the past 3 weeks of retrogradation, we became more conscious of the wealth of our inner resources, and how those resources can be used efficiently to move forward in our lives.

Rare occurrence, no other retrogrades in February!

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

From Tuesday 1/1 at 3:01 AM till Wednesday 2/2 at 3:00 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Friday 2/4 between 1:41 AM and 6:57 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Sunday 2/6 between 9:21 AM and 2:52 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

From Tuesday 2/8 at 8:48 PM till Wednesday 2/9 at 2:27 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Friday 2/11 between 12:23 AM and 3:27 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Monday 2/14 between 2:27 AM and 3:17 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Wednesday 2/16 between 8:56 AM and 8:56 AM (30 seconds!): when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Friday 2/18 between 3:20 PM and 7:51 PM: when the Moon enters libra.

From Sunday 2/20 at 9:02 PM till Monday 2/21 at 1:19 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Wednesday 2/23 between 1:24 AM and 5:29 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

From Thursday 2/24 at 7:24 PM till Friday 2/25 at 8:27 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Sunday 2/27 between 6:49 AM and 10:36 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

From Monday 2/28 at 6:02 PM till Tuesday 3/1 at 12:53 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Aquarius until Wednesday 2/2 at 2:59 AM + between Sunday 2/27 at 10:36 AM till Tuesday 3/1 at 12:52 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Wednesday 2/2 at 3:00 AM and Friday 2/4 at 6:56 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Friday 2/4 at 6:57 AM and Sunday 2/6 at 2:51 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Sunday 2/6 at 2:52 PM and Wednesday 2/9 at 2:26 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Wednesday 2/9 at 2:27 AM and Friday 2/11 at 3:26 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Friday 2/11 at 3:27 PM and Monday 2/14 at 3:16 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Monday 2/14 at 3:17 AM and Wednesday 2/16 at 12:41 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Wednesday 2/16 at 12:42 PM and Friday 2/18 at 7:50 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Friday 2/18 at 7:51 PM and Monday 2/21 at 1:18 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Monday 2/21 at 1:19 AM and Wednesday 2/23 at 5:28 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Wednesday 2/23 at 5:29 AM and Friday 2/25 at 8:26 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Friday 2/25 at 8:27 AM and Sunday 2/27 at 10:35 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Wednesday 2/16. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you will have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Leo at exactly 8:56 AM. Once that moment will have passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

On Wednesday 3/2 on the New Moon in Pisces, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 9:35 AM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

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Thursday 2/3: Mercury turns direct (8:13 PM)

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Friday 2/4: Mars Sextile Jupiter (5:38 AM), Sun Conjunct Saturn (11:05 AM)

A wonderful day to further our education, start a new university-level program, travel, and expand our business in a way that increases our income. Hard work, discipline, focus, maturity and a deep sense of responsibility lead to lasting stability and security.

Tuesday 2/8: Mars Trine Uranus (6:57 AM)

Today, our need for independence is enhanced. However, while seeking challenging exchanges with others, we might encounter aggressive, eccentric people. We should guard against impulsive actions and be careful to not fall prey to stress. Let us be extra cautious when operating a motor vehicle or sharp objects, as accidents due to impatience or anger, could happen easily. 

Friday 2/11: Mercury Conjunct Pluto (6:04 AM)

An ability to X-ray situations and people marks this day. We get to the heart of the matters at hand and, if able to keep our reservations to ourselves, are convincing, understanding and accommodating. Metaphysics, the solving of mysteries, information requiring much concentration, are all very appealing today.

Sunday 2/13: Venus enters Aries (9:53 PM) till April 5

During the next 6 weeks, our emotions are direct. We relate to others with a refreshing honesty, a childlike spontaneity, and a certain innocence. Sudden infatuations are likely. We love people straight away, or never will. We love in haste but may repent in leisure. Curbing impulsive spending is advised, protecting us from landing in uncomfortable situations.  

Monday 2/14: Mercury enters Aquarius (1:54 PM) till March 9

During the next 3 weeks, our mind is inquisitive and inventive. Our thinking is progressive. As we connect dots in unusual ways, we could be drawn to science fiction or strange topics of interest. We feel curious about what makes people act the way they do. Connecting to old friends and making new ones is stimulating. Original relationships open us to new ideas and expand our world in exciting ways.  

Wednesday 2/16: Venus Conjunct Mars (6:29 AM) 

A wonderful day to dress well, socialize, and -if we are single, possibly attract a romance. Relationships with the opposite sex are light, pleasant, and harmonious. A good balance of the masculine and the feminine marks our interactions with others. 

Thursday 2/17: Jupiter Sextile Uranus (4:13 PM) 

An adventurous day. Taking calculated risks brings lucky breaks. Changes expand our horizons. Unexpected opportunities abound. Stimulating situations bring excitement. Moving is favored inasmuch we don’t jump prematurely into a change we are not fully prepared for. A good day to buy a lottery ticket and exert our independence with respect, wisdom, and moderation.

Friday 2/18: the Sun enters Pisces (8:43 AM) till March 20 

During the coming month, we could feel more prone to daydreaming than usual. Mysticism, beauty in all its forms, art and music are particularly attractive. Creators are likely to feel greatly inspired. As our psychic abilities are enhanced, the mundane may feel boring and heavy. Not the best period for signing legal documents or making decisions that will affect our future for a long time. An excellent time for activities involving water and requiring our imagination.

Wednesday 2/23: Mars Sextile Neptune (1:12 AM) 

A day to beware of castles in the sky, glittering promises that are too good to be true, and exaggerated prospects that dissolve into thin air unless backed with practical, hard work. A certain restlessness causes us to seek new opportunities, try something we’ve never done before, and come up with secret plans. Our imagination and creativity are greatly stimulated. 

Thursday 2/24: Venus Sextile Neptune (8:04 AM), Mercury Square Uranus (6:22 PM)

Financial fraud is possible today, as is a romantic encounter with someone who is misrepresenting their truth. People could be erratic, vague, confusing, and downright deceitful. Sudden, unexpected changes disrupt our plans. Unusual events re-direct our course without warning. A day best spent laying low and keeping ourselves to ourselves, dancing, taking pictures, making music, watching a romantic movie or reading an inspiring book.

Wishing you a productive month of February!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

January astrological forecast

JANUARY 2022

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Isa “Ice”. Running on ice is never a good idea! A frozen lake can support our weight but can also break with little, to no, warning sign. Ice also preserves our food and refreshes us when the weather is too hot. When frozen, water becomes solid and heavy but also connects islands together that in the summer we could never walk to. We are asked to listen and enter 2022 slowly and cautiously. In this first month of the new year, being quiet, reserved, patient, disciplined, and brave is recommended.

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Mercury turns retrograde on Friday 1/14 at 3:41 AM till February 3 between 10º19’ and 25º34’ Capricorn. Its shadow period remains until February 24. The next 3 weeks require that we rethink our organization.  Adapting our structures to new demands allows us to be more effective. Taking responsibility for our words and actions is an absolute necessity. We could adopt a more pragmatic approach to life, and might even show signs of cautious  pessimism. Carrying ourselves with dignity and authority helps us impose clear boundaries. Within self-imposed rules, our mind is serious, focused on hard work, disciplined, and ambitious.

Uranus turns direct on Monday 1/17 at 7:27 AM at 10º49’ Taurus. Its shadow period remains until May 5th, 2022. This degree is symbolized by: “A woman watering flowers in her garden”. The past months have brought much rebelliousness in us, encouraged us to assert our truth and individuate. We found what makes us feel free and discovered who we really are in our uniqueness. In this newfound completed-ness, we can now literally cultivate our garden, enjoy the beauty of life, give birth to more enchantment, and feel serene.

Venus turns direct on Saturday 1/29 at 12:46 AM at 11º07’ Capricorn. Her shadow period remains until March 2, 2022. This degree is symbolized by: “An illustrated lecture on natural science reveals little-known aspects of life”. According to the Webster dictionary, “natural science is any science dealing with matter, energy, their interrelations and transformations”. As an old love may have resurfaced and we delved deeper into our blocks to love, intimacy, and the notion of companionship in general, much emerges that was buried within ourselves, that needs either healing, to be explored, or released. Romance is always a complex topic that brings old emotional scars to the surface, confronts us with our deepest fears, and forces us to examine closely our dreams, ideals, and illusions. Relationships are powerful catalysts of transformation for good or ill, depending on our choice of partners.

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Saturday 1/1 between 12:16 PM and 3:02 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Monday 1/3 between 8:21 AM and 2:44 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Tuesday 1/4 between 4:45 PM and Wednesday 1/5 at 4:17 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Friday 1/7 between 2/23 PM and 9:26 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.

From Sunday 1/9 at 11:23 PM till Monday 1/10 at 6:47 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Wednesday 1/12 between 11:39 AM and 7:08 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

From Friday 1/14 at 6:22 PM till Saturday 1/15 at 8:11 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Monday 1/17 between 3:48 PM and 8:03 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Thursday 1/20 between 12:15 AM and 6:02 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Saturday 1/22 between 11:46 AM and 2:03 PM: when the Moon enters libra.

On Monday 1/24 between 2:10 PM and 7:57 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Wednesday 1/26 between 9:28 PM and 11:34 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

From Friday 1/28 at 11:00 AM till Saturday 1/29 at 1:09 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

From Sunday 1/30 at 8:44 PM till Monday 1/31 at 1:43 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Sagittarius since 12/30 at 3:08 PM till Saturday 1/1 at 3:01 PM + between Wednesday 1/26 at 11:34 PM and Friday 1/28 at 1:08 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Sunday 1/1 at 3:02 PM and Monday 1/3 at 2:43 PM + between Friday 1/28 at 1:09 AM and Sunday 1/30 at 1:42 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Monday 1/3 at 2:44 PM and Wednesday 1/5 at 4:16 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Wednesday 1/5 at 4:17 PM and Friday 1/7 at 9:26 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Friday 1/7 at 9:27 PM and Monday 1/10 at 6:47 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Monday 1/10 at 6:48 AM and Wednesday 1/12 at 7:07 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Wednesday 1/12 at 7:08 PM and Friday 1/14 at 8:10 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Friday 1/14 at 8:11 AM and Monday 1/17 at 8:02 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Monday 1/17 at 8:03 PM and Thursday 1/20 at 6:01 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Thursday 1/20 at 6:02 AM and Saturday 1/22 at 2:02 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Saturday 1/22 at 2:03 PM and Monday 1/24 at 7:56 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Monday 1/24 at 7:57 PM and Wednesday 1/26 at 11:33 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

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Our intentional meditation started on Saturday 12/18. We placed as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they would bask in the light of the Full Moon in Gemini. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder.

On Sunday 1/2 on the New Moon in Capricorn, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 10:33 AM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Monday 1/17. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you will have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Leo at exactly 3:48 PM. Once that moment will have passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

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Saturday 1/1: Sun Trine Uranus (1:50 AM), Mercury enters Aquarius (11:10 PM till 1/25)

New friendships, unexpected good fortune, and exciting activities mark this day. We are interested in self-improvement, develop new interests, and are ready for untried adventures. Expecting the unexpected and breaking free from our daily routine, expands our horizons. During the next 3 weeks, we are particularly social. Attracted to unusual people, our ideas are innovative, social reforms come to the forefront, and we are drawn to humanitarian endeavors. 

Wednesday 1/5: Venus Sextile Neptune (8:03 AM)

An inspiring day for artists and creators. Our appreciation of beauty is particularly refined. A new romance could feel ethereal. A soul connection may seem almost too enchanted to be consummated. At best it is, at worst we should beware of illusions. Smoke screens and lies could veil a less than ideal partner in a smoke of charm and perfection that eventually dissipates, revealing that person’s “feet of clay”.

Saturday 1/8: Sun Conjunct Venus (4:48 PM)

A pleasant day of harmonious interactions with others. We seek peace, balance, and beauty. Kind, considerate and respectful of others, our exchanges are diplomatic. A good day to beautify our home and ourselves, go shopping for a new outfit and/or offer ourselves, or a loved one, a nice bouquet of flowers.

Monday 1/10: Sun Sextile Neptune (7:28 PM)

A day of creative imagination. Artists are particularly favored, especially painters, dancers, photographers, and musicians. Our sensitivity to the invisible is finely tuned. Our dreams could be very vivid. Our empathy is more developed than usual, enabling us to inspire others with a sense of peace and balance.

Tuesday 1/11: Mars Square Neptune (1:43 PM)

Today, hidden resentments, self-destructive tendencies, suppressed jealousy, and/or covert hostility can be particularly damaging. Secret enemies could sabotage our projects. Fraudulent actions are a danger. Best to lay low, meditate, sleep, dream, and engage in quiet, inspiring, artistic activities that stimulate our imagination. 

Sunday 1/16: Sun Conjunct Pluto (6:51 AM) 

A chance is offered to us to make a fresh new start. Today, past, unfulfilled desires could come to fruition. Our inner strength, our courage and determination exert a powerful influence on others. Major changes transform our awareness.

Wednesday 1/19: the Sun enters Aquarius (6:39 PM till 2/18)

During the next month, we become champions of freedom, innovations, and futuristic ideas. We are focused on friendship, humanitarian projects and social justice. Our minds function in unusual ways making us inventive and drawn to science fiction, ufology, and scientific works. 

Sunday 1/23: Sun Conjunct Mercury (2:28 AM) 

A good day to socialize, make new acquaintances, exchange information, and travel short distances. This day is most likely spent making phone calls, writing emails, reading brochures, watching short videos, as well as connecting with friends.

Monday 1/24: Mars enters Capricorn (4:53 AM till March 5) 

During the next month and a half, Capricorn natives are favored. Actions are structured, backed by hard work, disciplined focus, and fueled by the ambition to succeed. Self-imposed limitations help us grow with wisdom and maturity.

Tuesday 1/25: Mercury re-enters Capricorn (7:05 PM till 2/14) 

During the next 3 weeks, our thinking is more serious and mature. We are possibly more silent, seek solitude and the company of books that deepen our understanding of life. We are drawn to older, wiser people, as well as to those who have culminated in their career and can support our own ambitions. 

Friday 1/28: Mercury Conjunct Pluto (8:16 PM) 

Our ability to X-ray situations and people helps us be aware of the subtle nuances in our social interactions. Secret, sensitive information divulged at the wrong time to the wrong person could have devastating consequences. A deep understanding of our mind-body connection leads to powerful healing. We are drawn to the mysteries of life.

Sunday 1/30: Sun Square Uranus (11:32 AM)

Our rebelliousness and need for freedom of expression are likely to be more disastrous than constructive. Unexpected, rash reactions could lead to relationship breakups. Unforeseeable events could suddenly change our plans. Staying present to the moment, as well as flexible, is essential. Reflecting before rushing into action is advised.

Wishing you the best new year ever!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

December astrological forecast

DECEMBER 2021

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Jera “Harvest”. During this last month of the year, we should reflect on what we did and didn’t do in the past 12 months. Consequences are always the measure of what we sowed. Are we happy with what we accomplished? Could we have done more? Are there areas of our lives we avoided, tasks we delayed? Are our projects still meaningful? Are our dreams still valid? Is a re-routing called for? As this year ends and we are about to start a new one, we should think in terms of one cycle finishing for another to start. Learning from our lessons, pulling out the weeds of what no longer serves us and creating anew is what ensures the continuity of our growth.

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Following the November 19 Lunar Eclipse in Taurus, we shall experience a Solar Eclipse on Friday December 3 at 11:43 PM. The degree of this new Eclipse (12º22’ Sagittarius) is represented in the Sabian Symbols by: “A widow’s past is brought to light”. Rebellion is very much in the air. Many people are going to be held accountable for their past lack of integrity. The truth behind the lies will start emerging. Many will realize how deeply they have been misled. Fake news appearing real caused life choices some may come to regret. 

Venus turns retrograde on Sunday 12/19 at 2:36 AM at 26º29’ Capricorn until January 29, 2022. Her shadow period remains until March 2, 2022. This degree is symbolized by: “A mountain pilgrimage”. Relationships will come to the forefront. Long-forgotten lovers could re-emerge. It will be important to set clear boundaries, be on the lookout for draining, toxic people who try to wiggle their way back into our lives. Power struggles, manipulations, blackmailing could cause much damage if we don’t have the courage to stand up for ourselves. On the positive side, an old affair could resurface, allowing us to see it in a renewed light. A love that went wrong in the past, could now go very right. Money matters will also be revisited with more wisdom, clarity, and consciousness. We could find new ways of making a living that are more fulfilling to our soul, and be able to save enough to afford the home, renovations or decorations  that we had dreamed of.

Jupiter enters Pisces on Tuesday 12/28 at 8:09 PM until May 10th, 2022. It will re-enter this sign from October 28 till December 20th, 2022. We already had a taste of Jupiter in Pisces earlier this year between May 13 and July 28. This is a truly magical position for Jupiter. Compassion, spirituality, and tolerance will bloom. A renewed understanding of the divine will permeate our lives. A form of second Coming could manifest, giving new hope to humanity. Our belief in a Higher Power will be strong again. Our trust in the goodness of life will boost our spirits. Imagination, creativity, generosity, and intuition will blossom. Faith will create positive circumstances which in turn will bring so-called good luck, opening wonderful opportunities for expansion.

Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 17, 2022. Its shadow period remains until May 5th, 2022. The degrees covered in December (11º46’-10º56’ Taurus) are symbolized by: “A young couple walk down Main-Street, window-shopping” and “a woman sprinkling flowers”. As so many situations we believed in are crumbling, as reality as we knew it, is dissolving, new hopes emerge for the life we get to dream into being. The old is leaving, allowing a different truth to emerge, one that we are creating with our visions for a greater, stronger, more personable future. 

Neptune turns direct on December 1st at 20º24’ Pisces. This degree is associated to the following image: “A little white lamb, a child and a Chinese servant”. The veil that has been covering the truth will start lifting. The fog that created confusion will begin dissipating. A time to follow our own intuition and not false prophets, to listen to our inner voice and trust our feelings. If something doesn’t feel right, it simply isn’t, no matter how good it looks. Only will a return to our own innocence and humility allow us to discern what is real from what isn’t.

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

From Thursday 12/2 at 9:22 PM till Friday 12/3 at 4:13 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

From Saturday 12/4 at 9:08 PM till Sunday 12/5 at 3:31 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

From Monday 12/6 at 8:42 PM till Tuesday 12/7 at 3:49 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Thursday 12/9 between 2:00 AM and 6:53 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Saturday 12/11 between 11:40 AM and 1:46 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.

From Monday 12/13 at 6:52 PM and Tuesday 12/14 at 12:11 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Thursday 12/16 between 8:08 AM and 12:43 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

From Saturday 12/18 at 10:02 PM and Sunday 12/19 at 1:42 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Tuesday 12/21 between 6:44 AM and 1:54 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

From Thursday 12/23 at 10:39 PM and Friday 12/24 at 12:24 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Sunday 12/26 between 12:39 AM and 8:24 AM: when the Moon enters libra.

On Tuesday 12/28 between 1:11 PM and 1:16 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Thursday 12/30 between 9:10 AM and 3:08 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Scorpio between Wednesday 12/1 at 3:55 AM and Friday 12/3 at 4:12 AM + Thursday 12/30 at 3:07 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Friday 12/3 at 4:13 AM and Sunday 12/5 at 3:30 AM + between 12/30 at 3:08 PM and Saturday 1/1 at 3:01 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Sunday 12/5 at 3:31 AM and Tuesday 12/7 at 3:48 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Tuesday 12/7 at 3:49 AM and Thursday 12/9 at 6:52 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Thursday 12/9 at 6:53 AM and Saturday 12/11 at 1:45 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Saturday 12/11 at 1:46 PM and Tuesday 12/14 at 12:10 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Tuesday 12/14 at 12:11 AM and Thursday 12/16 at 12:42 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Thursday 12/16 at 12:43 PM and Sunday 12/19 at 1:41 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Sunday 12/19 at 1:42 AM and Tuesday 12/21 at 1:53 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Tuesday 12/21 at 1:54 PM and Friday 12/24 at 12:23 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Friday 12/24 at 12:24 AM and Sunday 12/26 at 8:23 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Sunday 12/26 at 8:24 AM and Tuesday 12/28 at 1:15 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

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Our intentional meditation started on Friday 11/19. We placed as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they would bask in the light of the Full Moon in Taurus. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder.

On Friday 12/3 on the New Moon in Sagittarius, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 11:43 PM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Saturday 12/18. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you will have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Gemini at exactly 8:36 PM. Once that moment will have passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

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Friday 12/3: Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius (11:43 PM) 

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Monday 12/6: Mars Sextile Pluto (3:41 AM) 

A day of intense will-power. Excellent for a project requiring sustained physical stamina and profound concentration. We could be drawn to topics relating to life after death, wish to investigate a mystery and be concerned with joint financial matters.  

Tuesday 12/7: Mercury Square Neptune (7:16 AM), Mars Square Jupiter (10:21 PM) 

Our mind could be a little foggy. Today, attention to detail is definitely not something we want to be concerned with. Best to leave the signature of legally binding documents for a more focused and grounded day. Impractical thinking could make us the prey of shady, greedy characters. We could feel more tired than usual. Best to lay low, watch a feel-good movie, read an inspiring novel, dream, be artistically creative, and relax. 

Saturday 12/11: Venus Conjunct Pluto (8:29 AM), Mercury Sextile Jupiter (11:24 AM), Sun Square Neptune (10:21 PM) 

A good day for a passionate romantic date. A new love relationship feels fated -a meeting on all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. We express ourselves with greater self-confidence, exuberance, optimism, and a contagious trust in life. Excellent for lecturing, publishing, attending a conference and gathering with like-spirited friends. If however, we feel somewhat lacking in ambition, maybe directionless and a little lethargic, we shouldn’t force ourselves to be efficient. Today, just going with the flow is enough.  

Monday 12/13: Mars enters Sagittarius (1:52 AM) till January 24, Mercury enters Capricorn (9:52 AM) till January 3rd. 

During the next 5 weeks, Sagittarius natives or Ascendants are favored. Excellent for an adventure requiring survival skills and athletic abilities. Travel feels exciting. Sports are attractive. Our energy is positive and dynamic. During the next 3 weeks, our thoughts are serious. We express ourselves with wisdom and measure. Traditional concepts seem appealing. Long-term plans are encouraged. We are attracted to more mature people who can support our ambitions. Silence and solitude are preferred to big crowds. 

Sunday 12/19: Sun Sextile Jupiter (4:32 PM)

A day of fun extravaganza! If we are careful not to go overboard in pleasures, this should be one of the luckiest days of the whole year. Excellent for gathering with friends, attending an elegant event, going to a conference that expands our horizons, traveling or at the very least getting interested in a different culture/religion/philosophy of life. Our optimism, self-confidence and exuberance attract many wonderful opportunities to ourselves. 

Monday 12/20: Mercury Trine Uranus (12:18 PM) 

A day to expect the unexpected. New ideas come in a flash of insight. We connect dots that are not readily connected. Plans change suddenly. Remaining flexible and present to the moment, helps us discover how freeing those disruptions are. Some boring friendships could be dropped in favor of more exciting, independent, unusual people who open us up to futuristic concepts. 

Tuesday 12/21: the Sun enters Capricorn (7:59 AM) till January 21st  

During the coming month, we tend to be more withdrawn, prone to silence and solitude. We seek seriousness, are focused, disciplined as well as hard-working and are content with fewer friends whom we respect and admire. Burying ourselves in projects that help us advance our long-term ambitions feels like a valuable use of our time. Reading and studying are more appealing than superficial interactions with others.

Thursday 12/23: Saturn Square Uranus (11:17 PM)

Unexpected events could suddenly revolutionize situations we had grown so accustomed to, we may never have even given a thought to the possibility of them ever changing. People across the globe could fight actively against their freedoms being taken away. A huge rebellion against restrictions and limitations could create in many places in the world major social unrest. On a personal level, this is a day to balance the old and the new, keeping what works while discarding what needs to be transformed so that we may integrate elements that will resolutely move our lives forward. 

Saturday 12/25: Venus Conjunct Pluto (4:02 AM)

Kindly refer to Saturday 12/11.

Sunday 12/26: Mercury Sextile Neptune (1:29 PM) 

Our mind tends to drift into dreamland. Not a good day for mental work requiring attention to facts and figures, but excellent for art and pleasant interactions with like-spirited people. Photography, dance, music, movies, and painting are favored. Creative characters are particularly inspired. 

Tuesday 12/28: Jupiter enters Pisces (8:09 PM) till May 10th 

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Wednesday 12/29: Mercury Conjunct Venus (2:27 AM), Mars Sextile Saturn (4:22 PM) 

A day of pleasant conversations. Good for writing e-mails and making phone calls that are diplomatic and positive. Excellent for gathering with friends and thinking nice thoughts. We are wise, disciplined, focused and hard-working. Today, the structures we build are solid, ready to withstand the test of time. 

Thursday 12/30: Mercury Conjunct Pluto (1:54 AM) 

Communications are intense and insightful. We X-ray situations and people. Our powers of manifestation and our influence on others are intensified. Today, our thoughts and emotions being particularly strong, we should be careful with the words we use and the feelings we entertain. Excellent for a study requiring profound concentration. We are drawn to metaphysical explorations and science. Life after death, the positive and negatives uses of power and sexuality, and genealogy could be great topics of interest.

Wishing you a wonderful end of year and a happy holiday season!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

November astrological forecast

NOVEMBER 2021

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Kenaz “Torch”. A month of new ideas, awakened consciousness,  revelatory insights into the collective and deeper responsibility in creating our own reality. The more darkness seems to emerge in the world, the more light we need to shine. A time to revisit projects that had been collecting dust, as well as patiently follow new concepts to their completion.

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Eclipse month! Lunar Eclipse on Friday 11/19 at 12:57’ AM. It will be followed by a Solar Eclipse on Saturday December 4 at 12º22’ Sagittarius. The degree of the November Lunar Eclipse (27º14’ Taurus) is symbolized in the Sabian Symbols by: “A mature woman reawakened to romance”. Misinformation misleading the minds create more confusion while tighter restrictions fuel rebellions and violence. Yet a sense of solidarity brings together like-spirited people from different religions, social status and cultural origins. Passion sweeps through society with very black and white concepts. People may feel a sense of isolation, depression and scarcity. However, this eclipse is asking us to focus not on what we have lost but the new hope coming from the rubbles. Every day is the beginning of the rest of our lives, a chance to recreate our reality, not according to the collective subconscious but based on our own dreams anchored in common sense.

Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 17, 2022. Its shadow period remains until May 5th, 2022. The degrees covered in November (12º57’-11º48’ Taurus) are symbolized by: “A porter carrying heavy baggage” and “A young couple walk down Main-Street, window-shopping”. A month to examine our lives very carefully, free ourselves from what no longer serves us and dream the reality we wish for into being. 

Neptune remains retrograde this whole month until December 1st, between 20º39’ and 20º24’ Pisces. This degree is associated to the following image: “A little white lamb, a child and a Chinese servant”. In the ever-moving web of lies, deceit, illusions and make-believe that the world has become, our discernment needs to be sharper than usual. Being innocent without being gullible is a fine line to walk. A month to raise our awareness so that we do not fall prey to vampires or predators, yet remain pure of heart and clear in our conscience. 

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Monday 11/1 between 10:00 AM and 4:11 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.

On Wednesday 11/3 between 3:32 PM and 5:52 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Friday 11/5 between 9:10 AM and 5:52 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Sunday 11/7 between 5:44 AM and 5:03 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Tuesday 11/9 between 9:51 AM and 7:03 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Thursday 11/11 between 11:52 AM and 11:54 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

From Saturday 11/13 at 9:40 PM till Sunday 11/14 at 7:48 AM : when the Moon enters Aries.

On Tuesday 11/16 between 7:51 AM and 6:18 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Friday 11/19 between 12:57 AM and 6:33 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Sunday 11/21 between 7:52 AM and 7:33 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

From Tuesday 11/23 at 9:46 PM till Wednesday 11/24 at 7:59 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Friday 11/26 between 8:24 AM and 6:12 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

From Saturday 11/28 at 4:02 PM till Sunday 11/29 at 12:55 AM: when the Moon enters libra.

From Tuesday 11/30 at 8:20 PM till Wednesday 12/1 at 3:55 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Virgo until Monday 11/1 at 4:10 PM + between Friday 11/26 at 6:12 PM and Monday 11/29 at 12:54 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Monday 11/1 at 4:11 PM and Wednesday 11/3 at 5:51 PM + between Monday 11/29 at 12:55 AM and Wednesday 12/1 at 3:54 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Wednesday 11/3 at 5:52  PM and Friday 11/5 at 5:51 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Friday 11/5 at 5:52 PM and Sunday 11/7 at 5:02 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Sunday 11/7 at 5:03 PM and Tuesday 11/9 at 7:02 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Tuesday 11/9 at 7:03 PM and Thursday 11/11 at 11:53 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Thursday 11/11 at 11:54 PM and Sunday 11/14 at 7:47 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Sunday 11/14 at 7:48 AM and Tuesday 11/16 at 6:17 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Tuesday 11/16 at 6:18 PM and Friday 11/19 at 6:32 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Friday 11/19 at 6:33 AM and Sunday 11/21 at 7:32 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Sunday 11/21 at 7:33 PM and Wednesday 11/24 at 7:58 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Wednesday 11/24 at 7:59 AM and Friday 11/26 at 6:11 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance and creativity in general…

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Our intentional meditation started on Wednesday 10/20. We placed as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they would bask in the light of the Full Moon in Aries. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder.

On Thursday 11/4 on the New Moon in Scorpio, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 2:15 PM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Friday 11/19. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you will have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Taurus  at exactly 12:57 AM. Once that moment will have passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

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Tuesday 11/2: Mercury Square Pluto (2:39 AM) 

A wonderful day for a project requiring deep focus and intense concentration. Our powers of persuasion are strong. Yet, mistrust, suspicion and dark secrets could dominate the scene. We should avoid manipulative tactics, power games and controlling attitudes. Not a good time to sign legally binding documents. We are likely to be exposed to new data forcing us to review our opinions. 

Thursday 11/4: Sun Opposition Uranus (4:58 PM) 

A volatile day. People and situations are very unstable. An exaggerated need for freedom could make us rather rebellious. Rash decisions tend to create undesirable results. Relationships are likely to be short lived. Conflicts could arise around joint finances. Best to avoid saying things that seem freeing in the moment but might be regretted later-on. A day best spent exercising common sense and examining our motives.

Friday 11/5: Venus enters Capricorn (3:44 AM) till March 6, 2022, Mercury enters Scorpio (3:35 PM) until 11/25 

During the next 4 months, we could feel particularly responsible in our relationships. We seek maturity and commitment with others while being more self-sufficient. Excellent for moving in together, getting engaged, or married.  During the next 3 weeks, our thinking process is deeper, more insightful and focused than usual. We are drawn to mysticism, solving mysteries, and scientific research. Our powers of concentration are exceptional. We seek meaningful conversations with serious people we respect.

Saturday 11/6: Mercury Sextile Venus (8:59 AM)

Perfect for a pleasant, peaceful gathering with friends. Conversations flow. Relationships are harmonious. Our interactions with co-workers are balanced. We are diplomatic, interested in the arts, and look for ways to enhance our personal appearance. Excellent for a short trip. 

Wednesday 11/10: Mercury Conjunct Mars (4:57 AM), Mercury Square Saturn (9:04 AM), Mars Square Saturn (3:14 PM) 

We call a spade, a spade, enjoy a healthy debate and are determined to complete the projects at hand. However, we could be somewhat aggressive in defending our point of view. Impulsive decisions are ill-advised. We could feel slightly depressed and prone to worrying. We may feel that obstacles delay our actions and that everything is a bit of an uphill effort. If we can work efficiently within boundaries, we create structures that will withstand the effects of time. 

Friday 11/12: Sun Trine Neptune (8:24 AM)

Our creative imagination is greatly enhanced today. So are our intuitive/psychic abilities. An excellent day for healers, channelers and artists who are more inspired than usual. We are drawn to mysticism. A spiritual teacher or self-development book could deepen our awareness. However, we need to be careful not to idealize a new relationship so much that we willingly give away our independence. 

Saturday 11/13: Mercury Opposition Uranus (7:57 AM) 

Communications could be rather erratic. People change their minds on a dime, are unreliable and somewhat impractical. Our routine is likely to be disrupted by unusual events. A day to remain very present to the moment, stay flexible and open to change. The study of Astrology is favored. Unusual ideas flow. We connect unlikely dots and are drawn to eccentric characters.   

Monday 11/15: Sun Square Jupiter (11:58 AM) 

Promising more than we can deliver is ill-advised today. So are extremes in behavior, self-indulgence, and a lack of attention to details. Hypocrisy does not go by unnoticed. Gambling in any of its forms should be avoided. Even generosity could be motivated by a need for recognition. Our taste in art is doubtful. We could spend more for an item than it is worth. A day to set common sense boundaries. 

Tuesday 11/16: Sun Sextile Pluto (1:01 PM) 

A great day to progress in all the sectors that matter to us. Our willpower is strong, our psychic abilities are unusually developed, and our insights are clear. Excellent for any kind of home renovation, also for revamping our life, discarding old habits that no longer serve us and improving our relationships. 

Wednesday 11/17: Mars Opposition Uranus (9:23 AM)

We should be careful when operating a motor vehicle or sharp objects. Accidents could happen out of distraction or unresolved anger. Rash behavior leads to sudden, irreversible separations. Tempers flare quickly. Impulsiveness and impatience make initiating a new project rather volatile. Financial affairs are likely to be laden with conflicts. Best to lay low.  

Thursday 11/18: Mercury Trine Neptune (7:38 AM), Venus Trine Uranus (10:08 PM) 

Our imagination is enhanced. We are inspired by other worldly realms of consciousness. Our intuition allows us to see all things previously hidden with clarity, enabling us to gain insights into the working of our subconscious mind. Excellent for artists, channelers and healers. Our abilities to visualize are particularly strong today. Perfect for working on our manifestation skills. Our social life becomes exciting. We are drawn to unusual characters who walk to the sound of their own drummer. They prove very freeing. A friendship could become romantic. In an existing relationship, we seek to balance intimacy and freedom.

Saturday 11/20: Mercury Square Jupiter (3:43 PM) 

Today, we could bite a bit more than we can chew! Misplaced trust, inattention to details, impractical thinking could create confusion. We may lack a clear focus and find that we don’t have the discipline to see our projects to the finish line. Problems with the law could arise. We could find ourselves in conflict with our church or foreigners. It is not advised to travel today, nor sign legally binding documents. 

Sunday 11/21: Mercury Sextile Pluto (1:14 AM), the Sun enters Sagittarius (6:34 PM) till 12/21

During the next month, our enthusiasm, faith, trust, generosity, and optimism are higher than usual. Feeling adventurous, we are drawn to philosophy, religion, and foreign cultures that help us expand our consciousness of the world we live in. Today, more specifically, self-improvement techniques, as well as metaphysical, and scientific studies are appealing. We could ask ourselves questions about life after death and reincarnation. Matters related to a deceased family member could come to the forefront.   

Wednesday 11/24: Mercury enters Sagittarius (7:36 AM) till 12/13

The next 3 weeks are excellent for planning a long-distance trip, learning a foreign language, starting university level studies, or learning about another culture/religion. We feel more optimistic and positive than usual, are tolerant, and prove generous with our time and energy.  

Sunday 11/28: Sun Conjunct Mercury (8:39 PM) 

We feel self-confident, mentally alert, and eloquent.  Communications are favored. We are interested in our children’s education. Writers, teachers, lecturers are inspired. New perceptions lead to original ideas, which in turn provide the spark for dynamic activities.

Monday 11/29: Mars Trine Neptune (6:10 AM), Mercury Sextile Saturn (11:19 PM) 

Our imagination and creativity are enhanced. Excellent for artists, healers and channelers who access what lies on the other side of the veil with more ease. We are drawn to spiritual studies, metaphysical research, and the investigation of secrets. 

Tuesday 11/30: Venus Sextile Neptune (12:46 PM), Sun Sextile Saturn (3:14 PM) 

Our esthetic senses are sharpened. We are drawn to art. Photography, dance, music, cinema, painting are favored.  Our compassion level is high. Excellent for visiting an elder in a retirement home, or someone lying on a hospital bed. Our love relationships are likely to be idealized. We are also more serious today, focused on our goals, hard-working, structured, and responsible.

Wishing you a peaceful month of November!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

October astrological forecast

OCTOBER 2021

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Othel, the rune of roots, ancestry, lineage. We are being asked to investigate our family background. If we don’t know where we come from, we don’t know where we are going because we don’t know where we are. Are there curses running from generation to generation? What baggage did we inherit that we may end up passing to our children if we don’t deal with it now. What attracted our soul to our parents, our grand-parents? What country, what land feels like home? What is it that we need to break free from so that we may assert our own individuality?

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Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 17, 2022. Its shadow period remains until May 5th, 2022. The degree covered in October (14º06’ – 12º59’’ Taurus) are symbolized by: “A man with rakish silk hat, muffled against the cold, braves a storm”, “On the beach, children play while shellfish grope at the edge of the water” and “A porter carrying heavy baggage”. A strong need for freedom is felt by many, yet we are not quite out of the woods. Another year and half will pass before life regains some kind of normality. The times are calling for us to find our inner freedom and face all the unresolved issues we may have been carrying for many years, maybe even many lifetimes. 

Neptune remains retrograde this whole month until December 1st, between 21º20’ and 20º40’ Pisces. These degrees are associated with the following images: “A prophet bringing down the new law from Mount Sinai” and “a little white lamb, a child and a Chinese servant”. Deceit, lies, illusions, strange manipulations abound all around us creating a web of false informations that appear real. Laws keep changing that are quite disempowering for the people. Yet, even if fear and restrictions prevail, even if we feel we are the victims of something we cannot control, this doesn’t mean that we are powerless. The time has come to find residency in our inner peace, to trust our intuition and remain strong in our inner knowingness that this too shall pass. 

Pluto turns direct on October 6 at 24º19’ Capricorn. Its shadow period continues until January 26, 2022. This degree is symbolized by: “An oriental rug dealer in a store filled with precious ornamental rugs”. The world is richer than we know. We have more resources than we realize. Our power is stronger than we are aware. As the illusions that we believed to be reality are crumbling around us, the truth is also gradually emerging from the rubbles. However challenging these times are, they are also pregnant with new possibilities and the chance to build a future devoid of the darkness that has plagued humanity for milleniums.

Saturn turns direct on October 10 at 6º53’ Aquarius. Its shadow period remains until January 16, 2022. This degree is represented by: “A child born out of an eggshell”. These unprecedented times are also creating unprecedented opportunities for exciting creations, dynamic ideas, innovative solutions. As one door closes, another opens and if we focus on what we have rather than on what is being taken away, we may discover unbelievably exciting horizons full of new life.

Jupiter turns direct on October 17 at 22º20’ Aquarius. Its shadow period remains until January 10. This degree is symbolized by “A big bear sitting down and waving all its paws”. Bears are both gentle, nurturing and fierce. This whole period is bringing out rebellion in the people who are starting to fight for their legal and human rights. These days, no one is above the law. A strong sense of solidarity is rippling through society, while sharp separations between people -even within families and among friends, are occurring. Each one of us is choosing their camp and all we can do is respect each other’s decisions even if we do not agree with them. Trying to convince those who are certain to be right makes little sense. Just a waste of time and energy. Choosing our battles wisely is important. 

Mercury turns direct on October 18 at 10º23’ Libra. Its shadow period remains until November 3. This degree is symbolized by: “A professor peering over his glasses at his students”. This incarnation is a vast school. We learn not so much from happy times, but mainly from the challenges that are being thrown at us. How do we react? How do difficulties help us build our character? Do we remain anchored in our love, patience, happiness and understanding when things are not going the way we’d like them to? 

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

From Saturday 10/2 at 4:43 PM till Sunday 10/3 at 1:38 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Tuesday 10/5 between 1:46 AM and 5:41 AM: when the Moon enters Libra.

From Wednesday 10/6 at 10:03 PM till Thursday 10/7 at 7:22 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

From Friday 10/8 at 11:05 PM till Saturday 10/9 at 8:24 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

From Sunday 10/10 at 9:30 PM till Monday 10/11 at 10:15 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

On Wednesday 10/13 between 3:53 AM and 1:47 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Friday 10/15 between 5:33 AM and 7:22 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

From Sunday 10/17 at 4:24 PM till Monday 10/18 at 3:04 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Wednesday 10/20 between 7:57 AM and 12:59 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

From Friday 10/22 at 1:35 PM till Saturday 10/23 at 12:57 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Monday 10/25 between 7:11 AM and 2:00 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

From Wednesday 10/27 at 11:02 PM till Thursday 10/28 at 2:07 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.

On Saturday 10/30 between 12:05 AM and 11:09 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Leo until Sunday 10/3 at 1:37 AM + between Thursday 10/28 at 2:07 AM till Saturday 10/30 at 11:08 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Sunday 10/3 at 1:38 AM and Tuesday 10/5 at 5:40 AM + between Saturday 10/30 at 11:09 AM and Monday 11/1 at 4:10 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Tuesday 10/5 at 5:41 AM and Thursday 10/7 at 7:21 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Thursday 10/7 at 7:22 AM and Saturday 10/9 at 8:23 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Saturday 10/9 at 8:24 AM and Monday 10/11 at 10:14 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Monday 10/11 at 10:15 AM and Wednesday 10/13 at 1:46 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Wednesday 10/13 at 1:47 PM and Friday 10/15 at 7:21 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Friday 10/15 at 7:22 PM and Monday 10/18 at 3:03 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Monday 10/18 at 3:04 AM and Wednesday 10/20 at 12:58 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Wednesday 10/20 at 12:59 PM and Saturday 10/23 at 12:56 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Saturday 10/23 at 12:57 AM and Monday 10/25 at 1:59 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Monday 10/25 at 2 PM and Thursday 10/28 at 2:06 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

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Our intentional meditation started on Monday 9/20. We placed as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they would bask in the light of the Full Moon in Pisces. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder.

On Wednesday 10/6 on the New Moon in Libra, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 4:05 AM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Wednesday 10/20. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you will have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Aries at exactly 7:57 AM. Once that moment will have passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

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Friday 10/1: Mercury Square Pluto (7:26 AM) 

A wonderful day to focus on a project requiring intense concentration. Our insights and powers of persuasion are particularly deep. However, we should be careful do not become tyrannical, obsessive, manipulative and negative. We are also advised to stay away from toxic people as they could prove particularly destructive.

Saturday 10/2: Venus Sextile Pluto (12:48 AM) 

Today, compassion is particularly healing. A love relationship is strong and supportive. Destiny could have a hand in a new romance. A powerful sense of fatedness and passion permeates our connections with others. Able to X-ray situations and people, we only seek meaningful links with those we respect and admire. 

Sunday 10/3: Mercury Trine Jupiter (5:05 PM) 

Perfect for starting new university-level studies -especially if they are related to the law or religion, learning a foreign language or traveling to another country. Many opportunities arise as a result of us expressing ourselves with confidence, positive energy and enthusiasm. Excellent also for teaching, writing, lecturing and publishing. Our generosity of spirit comes back to us with good news.

Thursday 10/7: Venus enters Sagittarius (4:21 AM) till 11/5, Sun Conjunct Mars (9:01 PM)

During the coming month, we feel warm, generous and adventurous. Prone to taking risks in a love relationship, we focus on the silver lining of every dark cloud and are not deterred by potential rejection. Lucky in love, we are also lucky in financial matters. Today more specifically, we feel dynamic, have courage and are forceful and direct in our dealings with others.

Saturday 10/9: Sun Conjunct Mercury (9:18 PM), Mercury Conjunct Mars (3:48 PM) 

Communications flow easily. We have a lot of energy, may feel quite competitive and even a little aggressive. Asking for the cooperation of other people helps us achieve our goals more smoothly. 

Wednesday 10/13: Venus Sextile Saturn (12:26 PM) 

Our love life should feel quite stable. If in a relationship, we are able to strike a balance between obligations and pleasure. If single, because we are clear on the kind of person we wish to share our life with, we could attract a serious prospect: someone who is mature, practical and reasonable with whom love will develop gradually and steadily.

Friday 10/15: Sun Trine Jupiter (4:46 AM) 

One of the happiest, most adventurous days of the year. We feel positive, confident, warm and generous. A trip, watching a foreign movie, studying the law or religion are great uses of our time. Our enthusiasm attracts beneficial opportunities. Breaking free from all that is restrictive, expands our horizons in glorious ways. 

Sunday 10/17: Sun Square Pluto (5:12 AM) 

Important to direct our energies towards positive outlets. Manipulation, control, power struggles or anger, should more than ever be avoided today. 

Monday 10/18: Mars Trine Jupiter (7:36 PM) 

A day of high energy, positive action, confidence and being enterprising. Excellent for a trip, starting a new project requiring drive and stamina, being daring and adventurous, fighting for something we believe in.

Thursday 10/21: Mars Square Pluto (9:20 PM) 

Deep desires are being triggered. Our passion is intense. Circumstances could be volatile. Forcing situations, ruling from a place of ego, resorting to manipulation is not recommended. Best instead to develop strategies that work for all.

Friday 10/22: the Sun enters Scorpio (9:52 PM) till November 21 (6:34 PM) 

During the next 4 weeks, our feelings are intense. Our inner knowingness helps us X-ray situations and people very accurately. We may not be as compromising, tolerant or forgiving as we should be, but we stand our ground with strength and power.

Tuesday 10/26: Venus Square Neptune (6:06 PM) 

A new love may seem more ideal than it truly is. Deceit, lies, half-truths could lurk behind the enchanted façade. A good day to relax, enjoy some inspirational activities, appreciate art and beauty, dream, paint, listen to music, watch a feel-good movie or read a happy novel. We could be quite impressionable. Staying away from toxic people and drugs or alcohol is advised. Financial matters could be blurry. 

Thursday 10/28: Venus Sextile Jupiter (12:15 PM)

A wonderful day to go out, enjoy our friends, meet new ones, attend a lecture, listen to a concert, visit an art gallery. We feel happy and adventurous. A new relationship with a foreigner or one who has traveled much opens our horizons and enriches us. Financial rewards come from something we had put into place a while ago. However, we should avoid collapsing ourselves in our good fortune and going to extremes in food, drink, pleasure and wreck-less spending.

Saturday 10/30: Sun Square Saturn (2:53 AM), Mars enters Scorpio (7:21 AM) till Dec 13 (1:53 AM)  

We may feel a little lonely and depressed. This day is best used by focusing on the work at hand, clearing our desk of backlogged papers requiring attention to details and focused concentration. During the next 6 weeks Scorpio natives are favored. We may all feel more intense in our actions than usual, less forgiving and more courageous. Our determination sees us through any obstacle placed on our path. We move forward with seriousness, drive and a strong focus on succeeding in our enterprises.

Sunday 10/31: Mercury Trine Jupiter (9:18 PM) 

Kindly refer to 10/3.

Wishing you a glorious month of October!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

September astrological forecast

SEPTEMBER 2021

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Perth, the rune of luck. A month to leave our comfort zone, try something new, choose the road less traveled. We may feel we’re gambling, yet, even without any guarantee, if we follow our intuition we may strike gold. It’s worth the try. We cannot win if we don’t play! Luck may not be as random as it seems. Good education, wise choices, confident turns, enriching relationships all contribute to us meeting a more beneficial fate than if we squander our resources into meaningless endeavors. The time has come to probe our heart and know in our innermost self if we are following our highest destiny. 

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6 retrograde planets this month! Out of 10, this is more than half! Retrogrades are based on what we see from Earth. Several times a year, our compared velocities make it look like those planets are going backwards, which of course is an optical illusion. However this has great meaning in Astrology. The principles represented by those planets are then turned inward rather than outward.

Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until October 17. Its shadow period remains until January 10, 2022. The Sabian Symbols associated to the degrees traveled in September (25º41’ – 22º53’ Aquarius) are: “A garage man testing a car’s battery with a hydrometer”, “A butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed”, “A man turning his back on his passions teaches deep wisdom from his experience” and “A big bear sitting down and waving all its paws”. A month to better ourselves. Clearing away what no longer serves us, honing our skills to help others, finding our joy and living in integrity are now of the utmost importance. Tolerance towards others only happens when we are true to ourselves. The whole of humanity no matter our race, culture, religion, philosophy of life, is touched by this major transformation. It is the respect and appreciation of our differences that strengthen us as a whole. 

Saturn remains retrograde this whole month until October 10. Its shadow period remains until January 16, 2022. The degrees covered in September (8º08’ - 6º59’ Aquarius) are represented by: “A flag is seen turning into an eagle”, “Beautifully gowned wax figures on display” and “A child born out of an eggshell”. Man-made realities are never more powerful than Nature. Our mind is never as strong as our heart. We cannot override the magic of Creation without dire consequences. When we release what is no longer needed while keeping what still works, we allow the world we want to come into being. Out of the rubbles of collapsing structures new realities are emerging.

Uranus remains retrograde this whole month until January 17, 2022. Its shadow period remains until May 5th, 2022. The degree covered in September (14º44’ - 14º08’ Taurus) is symbolized by: “A man with rakish silk hat, muffled against the cold, braves a storm”. The war between dark and light is ruthless. Humanity is presently fighting for the freedom of choice. Storms rage in every possible way: financial, political, social, medical… Natural disasters (tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, droughts, forest fires, volcano eruptions…) are also happening. The only way we can protect the integrity of our soul is by remaining strong and grounded. 

Neptune remains retrograde this whole month until December 1st, between 22º09’ and 21º22’ Pisces. These degrees are associated with the following images: “A ‘materializing’ medium giving a séance” and “A prophet bringing down the new law from Mount Sinai”. Lies, deceptions, deceits mingle with truth. Sheep are portrayed as wolves while wolves pose as sheep. The news no longer talk about what is really occurring, but are mostly made-up stories. Photos are staged and manipulated. Spiritual imagination abounds giving false hope to lost souls. The worldwide confusion is misleading people who no longer know whom/what to believe. A time to discern what is real from what is not, rely on common sense and listen to our intuition. 

Pluto remains retrograde this whole month until October 6, 2021. Its shadow period continues until January 26, 2022. The degree traveled in September (24º36’-24º20’ Capricorn) is symbolized by: “An oriental rug dealer in a store filled with precious ornamental rugs”. Our power lies within. We have brought into this lifetime many gifts, talents, initiations, wisdom and knowledge that we are now asked to use. The more we remember our true abilities -and thus who we truly are, the richer our lives can become. 

Mercury turns retrograde on Sunday September 26 (10:10 PM) until October 18. Its shadow period remains until November 3. The degree covered in September (25º28-25º01’ Libra) is symbolized by: “An eagle and a large white dove turning into each other”. An old flame or lost friend may return enabling us to measure our own progress while gaining a new perspective on him/her. Partnerships change as we become clearer on those around us and their innate goals. Innocence turns to wisdom. A higher perception leads to a greater understanding of what brings us peace.

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

From Thursday 9/2 at 10:37 PM till Friday 9/3 at 8:58 AM: when the Moon enters Leo. 

On Sunday 9/5 between 7:22 AM and 4:06 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Tuesday 9/7 between 12:24 PM and 8:20 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.

On Thursday 9/9 between 9:48 PM and 11:05 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

From Saturday 9/11 at 10:33 PM till Sunday 9/12 at 1:34 AM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Tuesday 9/14 between 3/57 AM and 4:34 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

From Wednesday 9/15 at 10:40 PM till Thursday 9/16 at 8:23 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Saturday 9/18 between 2:14 AM and 1:22 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Monday 9/20 between 4:55 PM and 8:13 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.

From Wednesday 9/22 at 7:05 PM till Thursday 9/23 at 5:38 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Saturday 9/25 between 6:09 AM and 5:36 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

From Monday 9/27 at 9:18 PM till Tuesday 9/28 at 6:34 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

On Thursday 9/30 between 7:49 AM and 5:53 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Cancer until Friday 9/3 at 8:57 AM + between Tuesday 9/28 at 6:34 AM and Thursday 9/30 at 5:52 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Friday 9/3 at 8:58 AM and Sunday 9/5 at 4:05 PM + between Thursday 9/30 at 5:53 PM and Sunday 10/3 at 1:37 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Sunday 9/5 at 4:06 PM and Tuesday 9/7 at 8:19 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Tuesday 9/7 at 8:20 PM and Thursday 9/9 at 11:04 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Thursday 9/9 at 11:05 PM and Sunday 9/12 at 1:33 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Sunday 9/12 at 1:34 AM and Tuesday 9/14 at 4:33 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Tuesday 9/14 at 4:34 AM and Thursday 9/16 at 8:22 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Thursday 9/16 at 8:23 AM and Saturday 9/18 at 1:21 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Saturday 9/18 at 1:22 PM and Monday 9/20 at 8:12 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between Monday 9/20 at 8:13 PM and Thursday 9/23 at 5:37 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

Moon in Taurus between Thursday 9/23 at 5:38 AM and Saturday 9/25 at 5:35 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, investing in real estate, buying and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Saturday 9/25 at 5:36 PM and Tuesday 9/28 at 6:33 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

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Our intentional meditation started on Sunday 8/22. We placed as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they would bask in the light of the Full Moon in Aquarius. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder.

On Monday 9/6 on the New Moon in Virgo, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 5:52 PM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Sunday 8/22. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you will have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Pisces at exactly 4:55 PM. Once that moment will have passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

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Thursday 9/2: Mars opposition Neptune (10:43 AM) 

Today, pushing forward no matter what is ill-advised. We are likely to want to escape it all, could be exposed to less than honest characters or feel despondent. We are encouraged to rest,  seek quiet times, follow our inspiration and reconsider our options. Faith shows us the way.

Saturday 9/4: Mercury Trine Saturn (6:30 PM) 

A wonderful day for serious, focused, disciplined hard work. Great for clearing our desk of backlogged tasks, making plans for the future and completing a project that had been collecting dust. We value the advice of more mature people who have achieved success in their field.

Sunday 9/5: Venus Square Pluto (8:07 PM) 

Our relationships are likely to be fraught with underhanded conflicts. Strong financial disagreements could be at the root of the problems experienced. Let us beware of manipulative, envious, possessive, power hungry people prone to sabotaging our endeavors. Passion marks a romantic connection but should not be allowed to degenerate into fusion with another. Important to honor our truth and stay clear of any confrontation.  

Monday 9/6: Mars Trine Pluto (5:20 AM), Venus Trine Jupiter (6:05 AM), Sun trine Uranus (6:29 PM) 

A day to forge ahead with passion, courage and a clear focus. There is no closed door that we cannot open. However, pushing others to their own limits is not advised. Positive new strategies create wonderful results. A day to follow our heart’s desires, indulge ourselves a little and enjoy the pleasures of life while staying clear of any excess. Our warmth of spirit is contagious, making us open to beneficial, unexpected encounters.  A sense of sparkle permeates our social life. A new meeting could lead to an exciting romance. We are ready to move out of our comfort zone and express ourselves freely.

Friday 9/10: Venus enters Scorpio (1:39 PM) until October 7 

During the next month our feelings are passionate. We seek depth and loyalty in our relationships. We should however beware of emotional jealousy, possessiveness, control and manipulation, both in ourselves and in others. A new encounter could feel very karmic. A great time to explore our creativity with intensity and invest money in projects we have thoroughly researched.  

Tuesday 9/14: Sun Opposition Neptune (2:21 AM), Mars enters Libra (5:14 PM) until October 30th

Not a good day to make binding decisions. Our energy could be low, we could feel somewhat uncertain, and may miss some of the fine print. Best to rest, meditate and focus on projects requiring much imagination. Our dreams at night are likely to be particularly vivid. Our creativity is fueled by inspiration.  During the next 6 weeks, Libra natives are favored.  All are concerned with finding the harmony between masculine action and feminine receptivity. 

Thursday 9/16: Sun Trine Pluto (6:53 PM), Venus Square Saturn (11:15 PM) 

Leading with courage, a strong sense of ethics and loyalty, without sacrificing our integrity, gains us the support of others while ensuring the harmonious cohesion of group activities. We may however feel a lack of support and the weight of solitude. Important to be realistic in our relationships and financially responsible.

Monday 9/20: Mercury Trine Jupiter (3:53 PM) 

Perfect for a long-distance trip, learning a new language or starting a university level study. Our enthusiasm, positive energy and open-mindedness help us move forward with our life goals. Good news come our way. Our enjoyment of life is contagious.  

Wednesday 9/22: Mercury Square Pluto (6:12 AM), the Sun enters Libra (12:21 PM) until October 22 

Our insights are more penetrating than usual. We are able to X-ray situations and people. Our interactions with others are deep and passionate, in some cases challenging to our beliefs. Our concentration is intense and our focus powerful. We are drawn to exploring the mystical, philosophical and historical mysteries of life. During the coming month, we seek beauty, balance, harmony and peace. Excellent for partnerships, solidifying a love relationship (moving in together or getting engaged or married) and/or a make-over. 

Thursday 9/23: Venus Opposition Uranus (2:41 AM) 

Relationships could be volatile and unpredictable. A romance could abruptly end while another could suddenly start that brings together people who have nothing in common or who, by normal standards would never have been expected to meet, much less fall in love. Balancing intimacy and freedom as well as being present to the present and remaining independent are essential for this new relationship to last. 

Saturday 9/25: Mars Trine Saturn (2:50 PM) 

Accepting the limitations we are confronted with instead of rebelling helps us mature, become more structured and solid. At this time, obstacles or delays are blessings in disguise. As we remain focused on our purpose, consolidate our position and complete the tasks at hand without falling prey to any distraction, our life direction becomes very clear. 

Sunday 9/26: Mercury turns retrograde (10:10 PM) 

Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.

Wednesday 9/29: Venus Trine Neptune (9:14 AM), Sun Trine Saturn (3:19 PM) 

A good day for artists who are particularly inspired. Dreaming is favored, so is meditation. We could meet someone we feel a strong soul connection to. That relationship could feel enchanted yet require some sacrifice. Maturity, seriousness, focus, discipline and structure are required of us. Today, with hard work and a realistic approach, we can manifest anything we envision. 

Thursday 9/30: Venus Square Jupiter (4:31 PM) 

Our social life is both active and exciting. We should however learn to say “no” as it is easy in our enthusiasm to stretch ourselves to the limit. Today, positive partnerships are formed with people who are self-confident, trusting and loyal, and have an expansive, open-minded vision of the world. 

Wishing you a productive month of September!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.

August astrological forecast

AUGUST 2021

RUNE OF THE MONTH: Tyr “God, the balance of things”. We are required to be steady and aware that we are the creators of our lives. The more tranquil our demeanor, the more at peace we feel, the more powerful our manifestation is. Hitting our heads against walls, running in circles, expressing anger or frustration only traps us in what we do not want. Solutions come when we stand still and know that we know.

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Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until October 17. Its shadow period remains until January 10, 2022. The Sabian Symbols associated to the degrees traveled in August (29º37’-25º48’ Aquarius) are: “Deeply rooted in the past of a very ancient culture, a spiritual brotherhood in which many individual minds are merged into the glowing light of a unanimous consciousness is revealed to one who has emerged successfully from his metamorphosis”, “A tree felled and sawed to ensure a supply of wood for the winter”, “An ancient pottery bowl, filled with fresh violets” and “A garage man testing a car’s battery with a hydrometer”.  A month to reassess our vision for life, philosophy and spiritual consciousness. Marked dissonances could shake the world political scene. More issues regarding immigration could arise. Major religious conflicts are likely to manifest. Worldwide lawsuits, high profile trials could divide the public opinion. The corruption of big corporations could become painfully obvious. Making sure we have ample supplies of creature comforts and  surrounding ourselves with beauty help us manifest the world we want into being.

Saturn remains retrograde this whole month until October 10. Its shadow period remains until January 16, 2022. The degrees covered in August (10º17’- 8º12’ Aquarius) are represented by: “During a silent hour, a man receives a new inspiration which may change his life”, “A man who had for a time become the embodiment of a popular ideal is made to realize that as a person he is not that ideal” and “A flag is seen turning into an eagle”. As structures, limitations, restrictions, rules, obligations, duties and laws are tightening their grip on us, as isolation is becoming more and more a way of life, we are having to start questioning everything. If we are not our checkbook, our job, our family, our relationship, then who are we? What do we really stand for? What is important in our lives? How do we maintain our sovereignty? The lesson of this retrogradation is that true freedom does not come from the outside, but from our inner selves.

Uranus turns retrograde on Thursday 8/19 until January 17, 2022. Its shadow period remains until May 5th, 2022. The degree covered in August (14º48’- 14º45’ Taurus) is symbolized by: “Head covered with a rakish silk hat, muffled against the cold, a man braves the storm”. In the face of our freedoms being one by one, slowly but surely stripped before our eyes, we need to soldier on. The economic system is collapsing. Our individual independence is at stake. In this world that is more and more dominated by technology, we need to make time to go in nature, learn how to live off the grid and do ceremonies to honor the land.

Neptune remains retrograde this whole month until December 1st, between 22º52’ and 22º11’ Pisces. This degree is associated with the following image: “A ‘materializing’ medium gives a séance”. Surrounded by a web of lies, deceit, nothing is as it seems. The news have become made-up stories. Propaganda abounds. The invisible virus remains all powerful, justifying lockdowns, confinements, isolation and economic breakdowns. More than ever is it essential that we use our common sense, discern what is true from what isn’t, raise our frequency and keep our thoughts and feelings focused on peace and happiness. 

Pluto remains retrograde this whole month until October 6, 2021. Its shadow period continues until January 26, 2022. The degrees traveled in August (25º14’-24º37’ Capricorn) are symbolized by: “A nature spirit dancing in the iridescent mist of a waterfall”. Those who would say that we are not at war are not reading the writing on the wall. It is a different war than in the past, a war between good and evil, a war for our soul. As all the darkness that has been hidden for centuries (sexual abuse, slavery, domestic violence, pedophilia, cults and a lot more) is coming out, a huge clearing is occurring on planet earth. Those who insist on clinging to the old ways are not in alignment with the mastery humanity needs to embrace. Those ancient pockets of evil are being turned inside out, exposing the wrongdoers many of whom are crossing over. Darkness defines light but in the end, it is light that hasn’t recognized itself. Only will a focus on truth, happiness, peace and integrity help us reach the enlightenment that will end all wars.

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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):

On Monday 8/2 between 12:41 AM and 1:46 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Wednesday 8/4 between 12:38 PM and 2:17 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer. 

From Friday 8/6 at 3:12 PM till Saturday 8/7 at 12:31 AM: when the Moon enters Leo. 

On Monday 8/9 between 5:23 AM and 7:56 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.

On Wednesday 8/11 between 4:22 AM and 1:08 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.

On Friday 8/13 between 1:39 PM and 5:01 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.

On Sunday 8/15 between 8:05 PM and 8:12 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.

On Tuesday 8/17 between 6:43 PM and 10:58 PM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.

From Thursday 8/19 at 4:59 PM till Friday 8/20 at 1:49 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.

On Sunday 8/22 between 5:02 AM and 5:43 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.

On Tuesday 8/24 between 2:12 AM and 11:57 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.

On Thursday 8/26 between 2:14 PM and 9:27 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.

On Sunday 8/29 between 7:59 AM and 9:42 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.

On Tuesday 8/31 between 1:48 PM and 10:26 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.

Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!

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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon:

Moon in Taurus until Monday 8/2 at 1:45 AM + between Thursday 8/26 at 9:27 PM till Sunday 8/29 at 9:41 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, investing in real estate, buying and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…

Moon in Gemini between Monday 8/2 at 1:46 AM and Wednesday 8/4 at 2:16 PM + between Sunday 8/29 at 9:42 AM and Tuesday 8/31 at 10:25 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….

Moon in Cancer between Wednesday 8/4 at 2:17 PM and Saturday 8/7 at 12:30 AM + between Tuesday 8/31 at 10:26 PM and Friday 9/3 at 8:57 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….

Moon in Leo between Saturday 8/7 at 12:31 AM and Monday 8/9 at 7:55 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance and creativity in general…

Moon in Virgo between Monday 8/9 at 7:56 AM and Wednesday 8/11 at 1:07 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….

Moon in Libra between Wednesday 8/11 at 1:08 PM and Friday 8/13 at 5:00 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).

Moon in Scorpio between Friday 8/13 at 5:01 PM and Sunday 8/15 at 8:11 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.

Moon in Sagittarius between Sunday 8/15 at 8:12 PM and Tuesday 8/17 at 10:57 PM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).

Moon in Capricorn between Tuesday 8/17 at 10:58 PM and Friday 8/20 at 1:48 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business and redefining our long-term goals…

Moon in Aquarius between Friday 8/20 at 1:49 AM and Sunday 8/22 at 5:42 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers and technology in general….

Moon in Pisces between Sunday 8/22 at 5:43 AM and Tuesday 8/24 at 11:56 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…

Moon in Aries between 8/24 at 11:57 AM and Thursday 8/26 at 9:26 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….

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Our intentional meditation started on Friday 7/23. We placed as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they would bask in the light of the Full Moon in Aquarius. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder.

On Sunday 8/8 on the New Moon in Leo, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 6:50 AM. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….

Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Sunday 8/22. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you will have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Aquarius at exactly 5:02 AM. Once that moment will have passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.

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Sunday 8/1: Sun Conjunct Mercury (7:08 AM), Mercury Opposition Saturn (2:50 PM), Sun Opposition Saturn (11:14 PM) 

Pushing ahead no matter what the obstacles are, may not be the best tactic. The delays and limitations we are experiencing right now are forcing us to pause for thought. We are required to face the troubling areas of our life with  responsibility, maturity, focus and discipline.  

Monday 8/2: Venus Trine Uranus (11:53 PM)

Our social life is likely to become varied and exciting. We are drawn to unexpected characters who open us to new ideas while we share our own original thoughts with passion.  Balancing intimacy and freedom helps us create unusual relationships that support our independence. Financial matters could be a little erratic. Sudden monetary gains allow us to invest in pleasurable pursuits. 

Tuesday 8/3: Mercury Square Uranus (6:57 PM) 

Our carefully crafted plans could be wrecked in an instant. Being present to the moment gives us the necessary flexibility to embrace the unexpected. Unusual, mentally stimulating people cross our path. Our logic may seem erratic, but it helps us think completely out of the box and muster original concepts. Relaxing may not be so easy today. Nervous tension runs high. 

Friday 8/6: Sun Square Uranus (4:57 AM) 

Oppositions or limitations could feel irritating, yet we have the opportunity to create the changes we want in our lifestyle. We feel somewhat rebellious. New activities are liberating. Valuable insights into the future stimulate our creativity.  

Monday 8/9: Venus Opposition Neptune (5:20 PM) 

A very romantic day. Yet we could become infatuated with someone who is unavailable, deceitful or lost. If we can avoid getting disillusioned by impossible dreams, or financially taken advantage of by shady individuals, today can be most inspirational, creative and healing. Keeping our heart and our mind open allows us to relax and see the bright side of things. Watching a feel-good movie, painting, listening to music or visiting an art gallery are all wonderful activities during this all at once confusing and  enchanted transit.  

Tuesday 8/10: Mercury Opposition Jupiter (6:20 PM) 

In our excitement to learn and travel, we should beware however of plans that are too grandiose. Overconfidence, as well as pushing ourselves to our limits is ill-advised. Jumping to conclusions before having all the facts, making impulsive decisions and promising more than we can deliver could backfire. It may be wise to seek legal advice or the opinion of a person we trust.

Wednesday 8/11: Mercury enters Virgo (2:57 PM till 8/29), Venus Trine Pluto (3:46 PM) 

During the next three weeks, we are precise in the way we express ourselves and are attentive to details, facts and figures. We could become a little critical as well as fussy with health and nutrition. We need mental stimulation and are drawn to intelligent people and meaningful books. Today, more specifically, our intuition is finely tuned. Sensing the undercurrents enables us to X-ray situations and people. We seek supportive, passionate relationships. We handle our financial affairs with mastery. Excellent for opening a new bank account or making a long-term investment. 

Sunday 8/15: Venus enters Libra (9:27 PM till 9/10) 

During the next 3 weeks, we are drawn to beauty, balance, peace and harmony. Wonderful for an elegant date, getting a make-over, acquiring objects of art and embellishing our environment. We seek good relationships with others and are eager to create winning situations for all.

Wednesday 8/18: Mercury Conjunct Mars (8:28 PM)

We tend to be rather blunt today. Our communications are marked by quick thinking, decisiveness and honesty. Projects requiring mental assertiveness and courage are favored. We should avoid potentially angry people as tempers could flare up quickly leading to violent exchanges later regretted. The calmer we remain, the greater are our chances of cooperating positively with others. 

Thursday 8/19: Sun Opposition Jupiter (5:29 PM) 

No matter what life throws at us right now, this is a day to stay confident, trusting and positive. Widening our horizons through studying, traveling or developing our spirituality is very much favored. We feel adventurous, open to different cultures and ways of thinking. We could be drawn to foreigners or people from a very different background than ours. Following our bliss, leading with warmth and generosity of spirit invites lucky breaks.

Friday 8/20:  Mercury Trine Uranus (1:06 AM)

Our routine is likely to get upset. Welcoming disruptions with a flexible mind is liberating. Expecting the unexpected opens new opportunities, supports original thinking and entices us to unusual experiences. We feel inventive, embrace technology and are mentally stimulated by our friends who unannounced, could suddenly turn up on our doorstep.   

Saturday 8/21: Mars Trine Uranus (11:38 PM) 

Our energy is particularly electric today. We are sparked into action by original ideas, unusual projects and innovative concepts. We break through obstacles without any hesitation. Our positive courage and optimistic leadership inspire others. Athletic activities are encouraged. We should just be extra careful when operating any motor vehicle or using sharp objects. 

Sunday 8/22: the Sun enters Virgo (2:35 PM till 9/22) 

This coming month requires of us to be most attentive to details and the practicalities of life. We just need to not lose sight of the forest while focusing on the trees. Selfless service is demanded of us. We should also remain aware of our health. The perfect month to watch our diet and begin a fitness program.  

Monday 8/23: Venus Trine Saturn (5:48 AM)

A good day to commit to a love relationship. We see clearly the reality of our connections with others. This transit brings lasting solidity to moving in together, getting engaged or married.  Single people feel quite content with their solitude. Our finances offer us a solid foundation from which to continue building our security. 

Tuesday 8/24: Mercury Opposition Neptune (6:14 PM) 

Our brain could feel rather foggy today. This planetary transit can bring mental confusion, a lack of discernment, a propensity to daydream, as well as escapist tendencies. Signing legally binding documents is ill-advised. This day is best used relaxing, meditating, listening to music, reading a nice novel, watching a romantic comedy or swimming. Artists could feel particularly inspired. We are drawn to peace, harmony and beauty.

Thursday 8/26: Mercury Trine Pluto (7:23 AM) 

Our powers of concentration are strong. Our mind is penetrating, our intuition, developed, our conversations, deep, our decisions, insightful. We are able to X-ray situations and people. There is no mystery we cannot solve today. We are drawn to the esoteric and the scientific. Our business sense is sharper than usual. Activities requiring mental acumen are attractive. 

Sunday 8/29: Mercury enters Libra (10:10 PM till Nov 6) 

The next 3 weeks are marked by diplomacy. We are concerned with peace and harmony. Our communications are more balanced and aimed at beauty. A wonderful period for artists and transmuting any conflict we could be experiencing. We are more willing than usual to reach a compromise by walking half of the journey towards others.

Wishing you a magical month of August!

In Loving Light.

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.