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Partial Solar Eclipse Scorpio

October 25,2022

The New Moon/Partial Solar Eclipse is at 02 degrees of Scorpio conjunct Venus in Scorpio 02’39”. A New Moon grants us time to dream, and acknowledge the quiet energy we need to create. A time of germinating a seed or planting an intention.

The Moon is symbolic of our emotions, our deep inner world and what truly makes our heart happy. Venus in Scorpio is very closely connected to this New moon. Venus symbolizes love, enjoyment,values, sociability, money, and relationship. When Venus transits through Scorpio, she is more sensitive to these topics. Relationships have the potential to be transformational, through intuition and sensing something beginning to seed. We are now tapping into these Scorpio energies, allowing us to sense the mystery and synchronicity of emotions with others. There is a level of risk involved, Scorpio is protective, private and very observant.Becoming vulnerable is an unsung strength. It can be scary yet emotionally rewarding.✨

The New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Scorpio falls on the South Node of the Moon

An opportune time to let go of the past that prevents you from moving forward. South node Eclipses release old seeds. Scorpio can be psychic energy that keeps you connected to old wounds or habitual responses. “Psychic surgery” is a term I like to use as visualization tool to cut out that link to another time, place or person that no longer assists us. Let that shit go.🖤

Pluto in Capricorn 26 is in separating square to this New Moon/ Solar Eclipse,adding a level of empowerment to ourselves through change & releasing. The energy is not new, it is old. Closing an account before we open a new one, is sound advise. Mars in Gemini 25, is stationed in the sky, very slow, ready to retrograde on Oct 31. Pluto & Mars are the traditional and modern rulers of Scorpio. They have an adjustment period through these changes. Themes are courage through communication and authentic changes.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world” – Harriet Tubman ✨

Peace 🖤

Laura

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October 9, 2022 Full Moon Aries

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Full Moon in Aries (16 degrees) conjunct Asteroid Chiron Rx Aries (14) opposing the Sun in Libra (16) Venus in Libra (13)

The Moon is Full this month within 2 degrees from Chiron, known as the wounded healer, in Aries this points to our own ability to take care of ourselves and heal those spaces of doubt or insecurity, created by ourselves. Chiron takes 50 years to transit around our personal chart, along the way we discover our own wound and recognize the healing potential we have to offer others.

An Aries Moon, describes the Mood , taking on the element of fire, creating sparks of initiation. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, it is head strong and moves quickly, rising to the occasion towards its wants and needs. Aries is the architype of the warrior, ready to act. Aries Moons can feel heroic by jumping in to help. Full moon energy puts an emphasis on your current mood, and how it connects to your own chart. Chiron retrograde adds a reflective attitude to the day. The energy can be worked with through inspiring your own healing(Chiron) through activating(Aries) a ritual or activity on this day. This could be completing something you hadn’t had the energy for, now its go time! We all feel better after accomplishing something that was put on hold. You can create a spiritual ritual, burning old calendars, documents, memories that need to be released through fire. Together Chiron and the Full Moon, may point to staying faithful to your own needs and self care without alienating others. Balancing your solo time with connective time. Keeping an open mind and listening to what other people have to say, may assist in understanding this Full Moon energy. The Sun in Libra (16)degrees conjunct Venus in Libra (13) is quite nice, as Venus has been chasing the Sun since September 29th. October 22nd they catch up and sit together at the same degree 29 Libra, a new cycle has begun. Venus is ruler of Libra, she is at home, reminiscing, enjoying relationship and reaching towards others. As the Full moon is illuminated by this Venusian Sun pair, I think of old social wisdom. Gathering with intention on being helpful or alleviating a burden for someone else. Listening, hearing, connecting, laughing and saying Yes to loving energy. Releasing past wounds or memories that block the love. Initiate a ritual this Sunday, allow yourself to be courageously kind.❤️

We embark on Eclipse season – October 25th Partial Solar Eclipse 02 degrees Scorpio Sun conjunct Venus 02 Scorpio

Total Lunar Eclipse- November 8th 16 degrees Taurus Moon conjunct 16 Uranus Taurus

Peace and Health,

Laura

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Saturn in Aquarius 18 degrees

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Saturn, the archetype of the teacher has been transiting slowly through the sign of Aquarius since December 17,2020. December 20,2022 Saturn was conjoined by Jupiter in Aquarius both at 00 degrees. This began a 2 1/2 year transit of Saturn in Aquarius and began a longer cycle of 20 years between Saturn and Jupiter through their Grand Conjunction. When we look back in our own charts and see the transit from a distance we really gain a perspective on how much we’ve grown and changed, especially those experiencing a 1st or 2nd Saturn Return. Saturn moving through the fixed air element of Aquarius has brought the work and discipline to our concept of community and how we work within that structure while holding onto our individuality and authenticity. The electric unbridled energy of Uranus transit moving through fixed earth element of Taurus has shaken the ground and foundations of our comfort zones numerous times. Uranus in Taurus squared Saturn twice in 2021 and has a last pass, although not exact, very close in square aspect in the first 2 weeks of October and then moves direct on October 23rd. Saturn teaches maturity lessons we learn from limitations. Saturn is ruler of Capricorn and Aquarius back to back winter signs, we are working on life lessons that help us stand as unique individuals in our community. Uranus is the architype of the rebel, in Taurus ruled by Venus we can experience uncomfortable or unexpected changes and breakthroughs within our relationships and finances. Uranus entered Taurus March 6, 2019 and leaves on April 25,2026. Roe vs Wade, inflation, door dash, personal shopping apps, supply chain issues all Venusian topics in 2022. In September 2019 emerging female artists were landing high-profile solo shows, museums were staging women themed exhibitions, grants were being awarded to boost female artists and long-neglected artists were being given overdue recognition. Thanks to Uranus type breakthroughs in the art world, in Venus ruled sign of Taurus.

When Saturn and Uranus meet in square aspect it’s time to work out the tension or challenges presented through responsibility, unexpected changes, freedoms and commitments, all designed to create new space for growth in areas where life was becoming too stagnant. The Venusian ruled Uranus puts a spin emphasis on creativity and the freedom to express through art, music, beauty and nature. It also spontaneously created remote job possibilities that weren’t allowable until the pandemic put down limitations.(Saturn)

February 22,2022 Saturn reached 18 degrees in direct motion until March 3rd, at that time Jupiter 12 Pisces applying to Neptune 22 Pisces, a hopeful and inspirational energy was building in the air. Mars 21, Venus 21and Pluto 27 Direct in Capricorn were in Trine aspect to the Nodes at 26 Taurus and Scorpio. The movement was slow yet forwardly productive, empowered by the Mars/Venus conjunction earlier on February 16th.

June 6, 2022 A change/shift was in the works as Saturn 25 Aquarius stationed Retrograde to go back over the area we just traversed since February and also separating from a square (presenting challenges) to the Nodes in Scorpio 22/Taurus 22. June 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court, creating a major upset.

October 1,2022 Saturn Retrograde at 18 degrees, back at same degree as (February 22 March 3rd in Direct motion)

October 23,2022 Saturn stations direct.

Aquarius will sit at this 18th degree as it stations from retrograde to direct motion for 45 days Oct 1-Nov 13,2022 Looking into the Sabian Symbols, specifically the 18th degree of Aquarius is a helpful way to see things in a different light.

*The Sabian symbols are the unique set of symbolic vignettes, or descriptive images, which were obtained by Dr. Marc Edmund Jones from an ancient Mesopotamian source in 1925 for each of the 360 astrological degrees of the zodiac.

The Sabian symbol for 18 degree of Aquarius is “A forest fire quenched”

“The keyword is Concern and theme is Rising to the occasion. “This symbol speaks to the successful resolution of an emergency or crisis, and to satisfaction in a job well done. The image of a forest fire quenched symbolizes the suppression or quelling of a dangerous and destructive force. The emphasis in this degree is on the opportunity in every group experience for discovering personal skills and abilities previously unrecognized, and on turning every ordeal into a productive adventure in social responsibility. On a practical level, this symbol alludes to defusing explosive situations, calming tempers, and bringing potentially volatile or dangerous situations under control.

Positive: At its highest , this symbol represents the ability to function efficiently and effectively under pressure. Negative: Lack of enthusiasm and a tendency to avoid getting involved in anything out of the ordinary. Accent :on 18 degrees of Aquarius is getting things under control. An emergency situation can be resolved to everyone’s relief. Opportunity: Your greatest advantage lies in recognizing the skills and abilities that a crisis reveals and making the effort to refine them. Risk: Guard against being a coward or telling yourself that you are ill equipped to deal competently with the problems of life. Don’t make a habit out of depending on others to get you out of situations you created.

Stepping Stones: Success, conquest, triumph, achievement, accomplishment, mastery, self-expenditure, victory, resolution, relief, suppression, arrest, cancellation.-From The Sabian Symbols A screen of Prophecy-Diana E. Roche

Saturn moves forward through Aquarius until March 7, 2023 when it enters Pisces to start a new journey for next 2 1/2 years.

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Peace and Health,

Laura

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June 28,2022 New Moon in Cancer

The Moon loves to be in Cancer, at
home, comfortable, protected and
safe. The Sun 07 °and Moon 07 in
Cancer mark a time of gut
instincts and faith. A New Moon in
water element of Cancer, is birthing
the next chapter in this lunation
cycle. The Sun & Moon are square
to Jupiter 07 Aries~ we can feel
quite optimistic about this fresh
start to the month. Jupiter in Aries
can be exciting and impulsive
energy to fire up the new project or
plan that is hatching.Confidence is
certainly extra high during this New
Moon phase, the Moon is way Out
of Bounds at 26’53’ declination. It’s
normal range in orbit is 23’26’.

Jupiter in Aries 07 sextile ( energizes ) Venus in Gemini 07 through social networking and
communications about plans,
journeys, gatherings are topics
connecting to the emotional
context of this Cancer New Moon.
This feels like a reunion or big
gathering.
Thursday morning Cancer Moon
still Out of Bounds- which indicates
emotional energy that can be
passionate, exaggerated,
spontaneous and brings urgency
when connecting with our needs.
The Cancer Moon at 11:50 AM June
30th, squares Mars Aries 26 °, and
then moves to Opposes Pluto in
Capricorn 27 °-The challenge would
be to focus on your personal
comfort level, listen to your gut
instinct and what is true for you.
Like a Sea Turtle, at home in the
Ocean, she is very comfortable, and
tuned into danger on a daily basis.
She survived many natural
predators since birth.

Females Sea Turtles are estimated to give birth
to thousands of eggs over a
lifetime-only 1 out of a 1,000
hatchlings survive to be an adult.
Big, “out of bounds respect” for the
Mother energy, follow your instinct.

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June 20-21 Summer Solstice

Moon in watery Pisces 25 ° merges
with oceanic Neptune 25 ° this
afternoon (3:20 pm EST) Slower
pace, Keep it calm today. Pisces
energy is accommodating to the
ever changing emotional under
currents. We can instinctively be
helpful or offer assistance to those
who need us. Moon and Neptune
make sextile aspect (energizing) to
Venus in Taurus 26 ° ~ A nurturing
and loving energy. We may feel very
sympathetic, harmonious and share
an affinity with people we met
today. As the Moon changes
quickly, she enters Aries tonight
11:37 PM firing up the speed and
energy of Tuesday. Moon conjoins
Jupiter in Aries 11:36 AM~ marking
a joyous or enthusiastic mood!

Mercury in Gemini is
communicating with inspiring
energy- new ideas or projects may
have come forward this weekend,
as it separates from a sextile with
Jupiter in Aries.Aries, a fire element,
initiates and blazes new trails when
ignited. Jupiter in Aries is
expanding our knowledge of self
and encouraging us to grow,
sometimes through impulsive
moves.Venus in Taurus makes exact
Trine with Pluto in Capricorn ~ Honest
feelings are unearthed or solidified.

Tuesday June 21st 5:13am EST Sun
enters 00 Cancer
Marking the Summer Solstice, as
the Sun stands still, bask in the new
energy and Vitamin D! Celebration of the Summer season
begins! Create a ritual that
symbolizes what YOU are
nurturing in your life. Welcome the
sunlight.

Peace to All,

Laura

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June 17-20 2022

Friday, the Moon in Aquarius, ruled
by Saturn in Aquarius Retrograde
Good day to work independently or
revisit technology you used in the
past to solve present
issues.Aquarius Moon tends to be
more objective and not focused on
emotional realm. This changes
when the Moon enters Pisces
Saturday evening at 7:01pm est
Pisces Moon taps into emotions
intuitively. A felt experience. Venus
in Taurus squares Saturn in Aquarius on
Saturday
5:25 pm est
Keep expectations in check,try to
be realistic with relationship issues
this weekend ~ the desire to do
what “we” want is strong~ be
honest about your needs. Late
Saturday night, Venus in Taurus
sextile Neptune in Pisces can be the
restorative balm, smoothing over
any disagreement in
relationships.

Neptune is the higher
octave of Venus-who naturally is
exalted in Pisces, there is a
compromise. Especially with Moon
in Pisces passing through…Dreams
can point to unconditional love.
Sunday, builds deeper connections
with Venus in Taurus applying to
harmonious trine with Retrograde
Pluto in Capricorn. Feelings bubble
up, memories, the truth of
emotions, we can understand a
deeper sense of connection ~ from
a current or past relationship.
Wisdom of how we relate can be
enlightening, when looking back at
past relationships.

Peace to all,

Laura

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June 13-14 2022

Mercury-The messenger of the
Gods, finally makes it back home to
Gemini, after stationing direct in
Taurus. It was slow going, now back
up to speed on Monday at 11:26am
EST .

Communications are
clearer. Gemini Sun in an applying
trine to Saturn in Aquarius can be a
time of progress, where we had to
remain patient. Time to get things
done, this aspect is exact on
Thursday June 16th 2:49am EST

Full Moon June 14th at 7:51am EST
Neptune in Pisces is in a T-square
configuration with the Full Moon in
Sagittarius. Neptune is
challenging our focus and
consistency ~maybe a little blurry
with details. With this in mind, use
the strong Mercurial energy to keep
things organized by simply
communicating.

Nevertheless,
celebrate this Full Moon as its ruler
Jupiter, explores through the
energy of self willed Aries, happy to try something new.

Mars in Aries
conjoins Chiron directing some
wisdom or healing energy into the
SuperStrawberryMoon! It will be very bright as it is in Perigee, the point at which the Moon is closest in its orbit to the Earth. 🌕

Peace to all~ Laura

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May 15/16 Scorpio Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse /Full Moon will occur on May 16th, Just after midnight here on the
East coast. At 25° Scorpio Moon/25 ° Taurus Sun.
Eclipse’s have a history of being
a wildcard, as the brightest
phase of the Moon disappears
temporarily. *Mars in Pisces
rules this Full Moon and is
conjunct Neptune together they
Trine the Scorpio Moon,
Increasing sensitivity and
strengthening our intuition.
This Scorpio Total Lunar Eclipse
is on the South Node, symbolic
of release, completion and
letting go. This signals a new
cycle to begin.
In the sign of Scorpio we get clues of what we need to release from our emotional
habits, feelings we hold on to,
triggers connected with the
past. Trying to save or hold on to
that familiar something- that
keeps us stuck in the past, is a
scenario worth looking at.
Creating a new feeling around
old issues would be good
Saturn work this weekend.
(Saturn=lessons learned
=maturity)

The Taurus Sun seeks to
simplify, slow down and release
tension, enjoying the present
moment.
Saturn in Aquarius squares both
Sun & Moon~ Saturn
reminds us that relationships &
work both need time and effort-
making responsible
adjustments so you can balance
the Scorpio/Taurus houses in
your chart.

Knowing your birth chart and contemplating where these energies are- help us unfold (peel the onion) and assist with personal growth,

Peace,

Laura

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Eclipse Announcement 📣

April 30th~I will be resuming my regular prices on services. Jupiter transiting in Pisces, since last May, June & July and again December 29- May 10, 2022 , I discounted my services in light of the generous energy of Jupiter transit to my 7th house, conjoined my Natal Venus in Pisces! Which rules my clients! May 10th Jupiter enters fiery Aries, this is GO time with creative initiatives and enthusiasm.

I connected with Thomas Miller’s Podcast Fun Astrology and have enjoyed doing readings with many who reached out from the show.

October 28-November 22 Jupiter RX and Dec 22 we will have another pass of Jupiter in Pisces ~ I may add more services discounts this fall or create new services. Stay tuned 🙏

Thank you!

Laura

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April 24,2022

Today the Moon in Aquarius makes
configurations to Saturn 23
Aquarius, Mercury 23 Taurus and
the Nodes of Moon~ 22 Taurus/
Scorpio. When the moon connects
with Saturn we can feel the weight
of responsibility or duty, a
necessary part of success
~ at this time Saturn squares the Nodes and
Mercury, suggesting memories and
past wisdom or lessons
experienced, that reminds us we
can reap benefits through
compassionate action. Saturn slows
things down to examine, Mercury in
Taurus is of a contemplative nature,
think it out -trust the high road
Speaking of high road…
Venus in Pisces is within range of
conjunctions to Neptune and
Jupiter in Pisces, these energies
have the ” Ganesh Energy”
bringing blessings through
creativity, cooperation, openness,
generosity and connection~ This
week trumpets a clear reminder
that you can be a great force for the
good.

Peace , Laura

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