–1/26 – Venus enters PiscesJanuary’s mystical & breakthrough nature is summed up in the last few days of the month, with a grand trine in Air between Mars in Gemini, the Sun in Aquarius & the dwarf planet Makemake in Libra. Simultaneously Mercury trines the planet of revelations, Uranus in Taurus. Taking a hard look at our values and how humanity is thereby affected by each of us in our words, deeds and actions.

February 2023 – Let your creativity unfold! Explore new ways of doing things and reinvent behavior patterns…All planets are moving direct until late April which will quicken the pace and move things along that were stalled over late fall and early winter months.

2/1 – Sun in Aquarius trine Mars in Gemini. Chiron is in the mix… good for talking out lingering issues and finding solutions.2/5 – Leo Full Moon – Sun & Moon square Uranus – tensions run high… the unknown & the unexpected can shift patterns. Find ways to reinvent relationships that matter to you. Venus squares Mars brings relationship intensity.2/10 – Mercury conjunct Pluto at the end of Capricorn… not a good time to make new agreements. Rather re-examine pending agreements and pending contracts. A time for unveiling what is beneath the surface.2/15 – Venus conjunct Neptune is highly romantic, although Sun conjuncts Saturn on 2/16 and brings a reality check to an fantasies that aren’t realistic.2/18 – Sun enters Pisces2/20 – New Moon in Pisces – dreamy, artistic, meditative, romantic energy especially on 2/21 when the Moon conjoins Neptune.2/21 – Mercury squares Uranus – inner work and contemplation can reveal new truths and aha moments.2/22 – Mercury trine Mars – Keep track of inspirations  and new ideas!

March 2023 – New cycles unfold initiating a new phase in our evolutionary cycle.  Seven planets change signs in March which is an extraordinary amount of shifting and changing of energies. There is a great deal of forward movement with all planets moving forward and no retrograde planets. There are also several significant planetary combinations in March. The month of March begins with a passionate Venus/Jupiter conjunction in ‘go for it’ Aries. Add to that a bit of refrain with a Mercury/Saturn conjunction in dispassionate Aquarius. The combination of these four planetary bodies interacting at the same time can be reinventing worn out patterns of communication that can ultimately add passion to to that which we desire. Adding Chiron to the mix provides an opportunity to heal relationship blocks in giving & receiving love.3/12 – Jupiter & Chiron meet up in Aries… a powerful healing combination for resolving identity issues and expanding awareness of the truth of who you are. Chiron carries shamanic energy and digging into & healing old wounds where we compromised our Self can unleash  & free up previously bound up energy.3/7 is the Full Moon in Virgo, happening at the same time Saturn enters Pisces. This powerful & energetic Full Moon is in a challenging aspect to Mars in Gemini. Putting this in context, Mars has been back & forth in Gemini since August 2022, creating some challenges for those with prominent planets in mutable signs, Gemini, Virgo, Sag & Pisces.3/20 – The Spring Equinox is particularly special this year with a New Moon in Aries ooccuring a mere 20 hours thereafter… Seeds planted now are more likely to manifest… especially when our desires are coupled with inspiration & passion! A wonderful time of balance when we are at a still place between completion and endings & new growth and new beginnings. Astrologically, we move from the universal merging & dissolution characterized by the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces, into the first sign of the new astrological year, Aries. Fiery Aries is full of new energy that wants to express itself, an energy that cannot be easily stopped. This marks a shift that heralds forth newly energized beginnings that align to the newly self-realized part of us that went through the last 12 months of acknowledging , transforming & shedding the old & worn parts of ourselves. 3/23 – Pluto enters Aquarius giving us a preview of a new 20 Year cycle, marking a new era as described above in the major planetary shifts in 2023 section.3/25 – 26 – Mars enters Cancer after an extremely long sojourn in Gemini since August 20th. This position of Mars shifts attention to home & family. It is followed by a trine to Saturn, helping to make necessary improvements in family relations and on the home front.

April 2023 – A clean slate is before us & a 2nd New Moon in Aries on 4/20 wants to be sure we get the message. 4/5 – Sun Conjunct Chiron – The Sun is our identity, and Chiron is a metaphor for the wholeness we find when we heal our identity wound. Pay attention to what comes up and makes you feel you’re not enough.4/6 – Full Moon In Libra – The themes of the Sun-Chiron conjunction will be activated by the Full Moon in Libra. The Moon will oppose Sun, Chiron and Jupiter in Aries. The Moon in Libra will remind us about striking a balance. 4/11 – Venus Enters Gemini – Venus is what we value. In Taurus, Venus values stability and comfort, however,  in Gemini, Venus values curiosity and intellectual pursuits.  4/11 – Sun Conjunct Jupiter – Sun conjunct Jupiter will help you build a radiant sense of confidence and healthy self-esteem. This is not a time to be shy or play small. Let your light shine. 4/20 – New Moon Eclipse In Aries – New Moon and Total (Annular) Solar Eclipse at 29° Aries. Occurring at a final, anaretic degree, the eclipse makes a strong statement. This dynamic Eclipse is exactly square Pluto at 0° Aquarius and can shake us to the core of our being. It’s time for us to get who we are and why we are here. It is a call for complete authenticity. 4/20 – Sun Enters Taurus – Now is the time to make things happen & Taurus will give us the practicality and stamina we need to make our ideas a reality.4/21 –  Mercury is Retrograde at 15° Taurus, moving up to conjunct Uranus at 16° Taurus with its breakthrough energy. By the time Mercury finally conjuncts Uranus in early June, our awareness will have expanded.

May 2023 – A power packed month…May begins with Pluto turning retrograde, followed by a solar eclipse in Scorpio, and a continuation of Mercury retrograde in Taurus. 5/1 – Pluto turns Retrograde – Pluto tends to bring up dark secrets, public and private. It is is a good time to do shadow work & identify our fears. Where do we
sabotage our progress and our happiness? Later in the month, Mars moves into Leo and then forms a T-square with Jupiter in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius. 5/7 –  Venus enters Cancer – Venus can be happy in Cancer, since both Venus and Cancer speak the same language: the language of feelings. Attention will be focused on family and close friends that feel like family. 5/9 – Sun conjunct Uranus at 18° Taurus. The Sun is our identity, and Uranus is the planet of freedom and liberation. This conjunction is an invitation to be totally ourselves – 5/15 – Mercury goes direct at 5° Taurus. The good news is that we now have a solid, sustainable plan that will never have to be changed and revised given the nature of Mercury in Taurus that is steadfast, slow and steady.  5/16 – Jupiter enters Taurus. With Jupiter in the Venus-ruled sign of Taurus, society will chill out a bit. We will have more patience with each other’s beliefs and points of view. Jupiter is the planet of growth, expansion, and abundance. Jupiter in Taurus will shift our growth focus to material possessions, financial growth, and a desire for comfort and stability. Jupiter in Taurus will encourage us to take practical steps toward achieving our goals, particularly in areas related to quality of life. 5/17 – Jupiter square Pluto at 0° Aquarius. Jupiter is the planet of expansion. Pluto is the planet of transformation. Jupiter in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius can create tension and conflict between our desire for material growth and our need for transcendence and transformation. This aspect can challenge us to look deeply at our values, goals and beliefs, and to question whether they are a reflection of our highest truth. Pluto will challenge our beliefs around our personal values and material abundance. Pluto will also raise issues of power and control and encourage us to let go of anything that no longer serves our growth and evolution. 5/19 – New Moon at 28° Taurus – This is one of the most auspicious New Moons of the year because it only makes harmonious aspects with other planets: the New Moon in Taurus is sextile Mars in Leo, sextile Neptune in Pisces, and trine Pluto in Aquarius. 5/20 – Mars enters Leo – When Mars is in the sign of the Sun, we find it easier to connect to our heart, and act from that place of truth and authenticity. As a result, we will feel more in tune with life, and confident about our actions. 5/21 – Sun enters Gemini – curious & open-minded energy with an abundance of ideas and insights.

On June 1st, 2023 Jupiter is conjunct the North Node at 3° Taurus, opening new doors of opportunities for manifesting our purpose and fulfilling our destiny. This combination is forward looking and conveniently follows the April/May eclipses and the Jupiter/Chiron conjunction in Aries where we were given opportunities to clear out whatever prevented us from strengthening our sense of Self. 6/5 – Venus enters Leo.  Venus comes back from being Out of Bounds on 6/2, where she is less predictable and then will spend 4 months in Leo reminding us to have fun, express our inner child and form a new relationship with joy! Simultaneous to entering Leo, Venus forms an opposition to Pluto, digging up some dirt and old issues. A further opening of the heart is the ideal manifestation of this aspect! 6/11 – Mercury enters Gemini –  bringing forth a playful mood after having spent a seemingly long time being deliberate in Taurus, in spite of an erratic Mercury/Uranus conjunction in Taurus on 6/4 that may have opened our minds to new insights and a new perspective as it occurred alongside the Full Moon in Sagittarius on 6/3, 6/4. Also, on 6/11 – Pluto retrogrades into Capricorn. Pluto will spend 7 months in Capricorn, returning to Aquarius in January 2024 giving us another taste of the poison of Pluto in Capricorn so to speak and reflect on what we want to do differently in the next 20 years of our lives especially regarding our finances, structures and our relationship to top down authority and power. Pluto will be retrograde in Capricorn until 10/10 before turning direct and finally returning to Aquarius on 1/20/2024. Pluto does its last stint in Capricorn on 9/1/2024 before finally entering Aquarius for the last time on 12/20/2024. 6/15 – Mercury Square Saturn – Saturn is standing still, preparing for a 4 month retrograde period, conveniently, or not, pointing out what needs more work. It all sounded good when Mercury first entered Gemini, but is it really!  7/17 – Saturn retrogrades at 7° Pisces. As the first Saturn retrograde in Pisces, it is worth noting themes that transpire around the station & during the retrograde period back to 0 Pisces on 11/4. On 6/18 – New Moon in Gemini squares Neptune which can throw us off balance, possibly leaving us confused, however, Jupiter in Taurus can bring stability, especially if we stay grounded while paying attention to what inspires us! 6/21 – Summer Solstice, Sun enters Cancer with its deep connection to the Moon, the primordial feminine force and source of life. The subtle energy built up over the past few days now receives caring support. 6/26 – Mars squares Uranus can be highly innovative, but can also throw us off balance with bursts of anger and impulsive, careless behavior. Extra caution and discernment are advised!

August 2023 starts and ends with a Full Moon, on August 1st, we have the Aquarius Super Full Moon, and on August 30th, we have the Pisces Super Blue Full Moon. August will be a time for releasing, clearing, and letting go of whatever is no longer resonant with us. At the month’s end, the energy shifts again. Beginning 8/23, both Venus and Mercury will be in retrograde. We will have a total of six major planetary energies in retrograde throughout August, with Venus and Mercury being the strongest.

All of this retrograde energy means we want to allow more time to reflect. The shadow side of these energies is that they can create a sluggish feeling. The gift from having so many retrograde planets is that we can go back over things we thought we had already dealt with. It will benefit us to not be in a rush to finalize important affairs. Instead, go with the pace of how the Universe wants you to flow. Rather than using force, take a few steps back and wait for the next step to find you, trusting that it will. You may be surprised that it actually does! This passive approach is not being powerless when retrograde energies are flowing. In fact, it is quite the opposite.

Powerful energies are coming through to earth at this time where we can feel  energized and uplifted. On 8/8, the Lionsgate Portal, on 8/13, the Venus Star Point, & on 8/21 – 8/23, Sun and Regulus meet following Venus’ Station at the same point. These are also days we can connect with some lightness and ease and perhaps feel some respite from the heaviness of the retrogrades.

April 8 2024: Total solar eclipse: This will be significant to prepare for!

Partial eclipse begins: at 15:42 UTC (11:42 a.m. EDT) on April 8.
Total eclipse begins: at 16:38 UTC (12:38 p.m. EDT) on April 8.
Greatest eclipse: at 18:17 UTC (2:17 p.m. EDT) on April 8.
Total eclipse ends: at 19:55 UTC (3:55 p.m. EDT) on April 8.
Partial eclipse ends: at 20:52 UTC (4:52 p.m. EDT) on April 8.
Note: The instant of greatest eclipse – when the axis of the moon’s shadow cone passes closest to Earth’s center – takes place at 18:17 UTC (2:17 p.m. EDT). It’s a relatively long total eclipse with a duration of totality lasting 4.47 minutes.