Jupiter and Mercury turn direct this week after being retrograde. Notice where you are revitalized to move forward with your greater sense of purpose (Jupiter) amidst all the societal and community upheavals. And where are you willing to carry more balanced stories and perspectives (Mercury) about your primary relationships? Also, a doozy of a Full Moon in Aries invites you to courageously cut poisonous, aggressive egocentric patterns in your relationships.

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#126-"May We Manage to Unite and Move Together"-Week of Oct 18

The archetypal tides are turning! Four planets turn direct (appear to move forward after seeming to move retrograde) inviting you to "get on with it" in the areas of:Deep systemic transformation with outworn rules and structures (Pluto)Setting clear boundaries and taking true responsibility for what is actually yours to do (Saturn)Expanding your paradigms to include innovative and humanitarian wisdom (Jupiter)Creating and telling new relationship stories of balance and reciprocity (Mercury)

#125-"You Realized You Always Loved the Sea"-Week of Oct 11

A New Moon in Libra conjunct Mars invites you to courageously open your heart to fairness and reciprocity in relationships. Both Pluto and Saturn turn direct this week after 4-5 months in retrograde motion. Time to move forward with sustainable systemic change (Pluto) and realignment with how to be impeccable member of your larger community (Saturn).

#124-"The Good News is That You Are Alive"-Week of Oct 4th

Mercury goes retrograde in Libra (review and upgrade your key stories about relationships), makes important connections with Pluto (make deep systemic changes about reciprocity and fairness) and with Jupiter (expand your mind to think outside the box). The Sun and Mars oppose Chiron inviting you to release resentments and anger and lean into deeper self-healing.

#123-"Find that Small Wedge of Freedom in Your Heart"-Week of Sept 27, 2021

A potent week with several key cycles:1. Full Moon in Pisces supports you to balance between "go with the flow" and "get her done."2. Autumn Equinox (Northern Hemisphere) calls you to restore balance inside and out.3). Three significant Mercury cycles start this week: a) Mercury-Jupiter cycle invites you to think outside the box; b) Mercury-Pluto cycle challenges you to do some uncomfortable truth-telling; and c) Mercury goes retrograde in Libra for 3 weeks of big reviews in relationships.

#122-"Wisdom is Seeing the Shape of Your Life"-Week of Sept 20th

Mars enters Libra for 6 weeks calling you to advocate for greater balance in yourself and the world. Venus squares Saturn challenging you to be honest about your feelings around inner and outer responsibilities for the greater good.

#121-"Live in Harmony with the Voice of Being"-Week of Sept. 13th

A supportive New Moon in Virgo helps you to move forward with healing and inner alignment. A Mercury and Chiron cycle invites you to heal some wounded stories and communication patterns. Venus moves into Scorpio for a month calling you to get real and stop playing games in relationships and lean into emotional intimacy. 

#120-"Drop Key for Your Beautiful Inner Prisoners"-Week of Sept 6th

Mercury enters Libra for a 10-week run inviting you to bring more balance to your mind. Mars opposes Neptune calling you to have the courage to compassionately break the spells of self-deception. Venus squares Pluto catalyzing you to go deeper in relationships to make them more sustainable.

#119-"The Way to Do is To Be"--Week of Aug 30th

Two cycles this week invite you to expand your mindset beyond old stories:1)  Mercury oppose Neptune: infuse the stories you tell with compassion and hope.2) Venus oppose Chiron: as you courageously accept your truer self, bring that as an offering in relationships.

#118-"Hope is Borne on Wings"-Week of Aug 23, 2021

This week, Uranus (The Maverick) turns retrograde inviting you to cultivate radical inner changes that support true security. Mercury (The Storyteller) and Mars (The Warrior/ess-The Advocate) conjoin in Virgo to challenge you to take clear action on how you can help to mend what is broken and to shift patterns of anger at loss of control and status quo. The second Full Moon in Aquarius illuminates how you can support you and others to "let your freak flag fly."

#117-" As If to Be Broken is Not Also Perfect"-Week of August 16, 2021

A week with several key cycles with planets in Virgo--time to release patterns of criticizing self and other and lean into the artistry of knowing how to bring wholeness into that which is broken, how to be the craftsperson of your life.

#115-"Recall the Gifts Within Yourself to Transform the World"-Week of August 9, 2021

Explore the balance between the need for freedom and security this week:1) Mercury in Leo square Uranus in Taurus invites you to shift old attitudes and stories about fear-based grasping patterns.2) Sun in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus wakes you up to overcome fears by expressing your true individuality and presence.3) New Moon in Leo calls you to begin anew with a more authentic identity and greater dignity with how you navigate the disruptive tensions of these times. 

#114-"Blow Kisses at Yourself in the Mirror"--Week of Aug 2, 2021

It&apos;s all about Leo and Aquarius this week as you learn to integrate your individual creative and unique presence into the larger community and society for the benefit of all.  Mars opposes Jupiter to challenge you to be an advocate for change rather than a reactive, angry rebel. Sun and Mercury oppose Saturn call you to do "adulting" on behalf of the larger good.  Light the fire of your loving presence and offer it to warm the world.

#113- "Facing the Future, Light a Fire"-Week of July 26, 2021

There are opportunities this week to compassionately recognize your places of vulnerability and pain and to choose to lean into care both for self and others. The Full Moon in Aquarius supports finding the balance of how your individuality serves the larger collective and community.

#113-"The Healing Time"-Week of July 19, 2021

Mercury shifts into Cancer after over 2 months in Gemini inviting you to slow down your busy mind.  Venus conjoins Mars in Leo initiating you into a new cycle of creativity, dignity and love. Chiron turns retrograde in Aries summoning you to be your own best healer. The Sun opposes Pluto challenging you to stop denying your deeper feelings and the necessary changes to make.

#112-"Have You Ever Felt For Anything Such Wild Love?"-Week of July 12, 2021

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