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Gates of Eden: Virgo Full Moon, Feb 24 -March 10, 2024

2024-02-26

We’re under the energy of healing and defining Virgo Full Moon, marking a milestone and turning point.

On Feb 24, the Virgo Full Moon exactly opposed (Mercury, Saturn, and) the Sun in Pisces at 7:30 AM, and trined Jupiter. Hours later Venus squared Jupiter, with Mars to repeat the aspect on Feb 27, followed by a triple conjunction of the Sun-Mercury-Saturn on Feb 28, and the Sun-Mercury’s sextile to Jupiter on Feb 29, closing out the month.

There’s a sense of being caught between life (Virgo) and a dream (Pisces). We are processing heavy emotions, reflecting on our boundaries, and dealing with delicate, complex situations with many moving parts. Pay attention to where you have Virgo-Pisces in your chart, matters of these houses are being illuminated.

Virgo rules health and healing on all levels – mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. It rules our daily routines, work, chores, organization, the nervous system, and all systems and processes. It speaks of teams, teamwork, selfless service, the little things and details, a daily process of growth, and this school of life. If unbalanced, it can manifest as restlessness, anxiety, nervous energy, worry, criticism, or perfectionist tendencies.

The Full Moon opposes the Sun in Pisces — the sign of dreams, intuition, magic, music, cosmic consciousness, and unconditional love, highlighting Virgo-Pisces themes. At best, the Virgo-Pisces axis reminds us we are vessels, and channels, for a divine consciousness that is alive within us.

Over the coming weeks, practice self-care. Simplify life, declutter your space, make lists, get organized, eat healthy food, deepen your meditation, and spiritual practices, exercise, and make time for relaxation. It’s time to self-reflect and take a good look at your life. Acknowledge what is and isn’t working, and what needs healing and nurturing. Less is more. This is a chance to clarify a dream for our lives, then we can take small, daily steps towards it.

Significantly, Chiron (aka the Wounded healer) is conjunct at the North node at this Full Moon. We’re being handed the key to our destiny, healing, and freedom. It will require total self-awareness of our gifts and wounds, fears, and past traumas. Then we won’t perpetuate suffering and painful, toxic cycles. Awareness can be painful, but it is the first step in the healing process.

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With the lunation opposing Saturn, chapters are ending, and beginning, and there are bittersweet realities to confront. But if we can accept our limits, we can find a way forward, around, or through, what currently feels impenetrable. For every door that closes a new door is opening. We’re bigger than the challenges we face, and we’re outgrowing an old way of being. These are growing pains as we step over a threshold.

This energy peaks on Feb 28, with an exact triple conjunction of Mercury and Sun-Saturn, bringing us to a defining moment of truth. If you’ve felt like you’ve been banging your head against a wall, something is giving way, to reveal a whole new world of potential. Be true to your integrity, and bottom line, clarify a dream goal, and noblest vision — then trust you can find the support you need.

We’re learning information, and reaching key insights. Expect at least one audience with an authority figure. Listen and learn… This is a humbling and sobering moment, but nothing needs to be difficult. There is the potential to build bridges and have deep, honest, healing conversations that bring clarity. Still with the conjunction to Saturn in Pisces (a mute sign) in some cases, it may be wise to say little or nothing at all. Silence speaks volumes.

In relationships especially, learn your lessons, but let the past be water under the bridges. With planets in Pisces, we’re learning lessons of unconditional love and boundaries — which are healthy. Reflect on the patterns you’re leaving behind, and the walls that need to be taken down so you can invite in and receive the love, abundance, and support you desire. We’re understanding the past in a new light, allowing us to build the future on solid foundations. Let there be grace and space for growth, then you can heal and strengthen bonds that stand the test of time.

Following Saturn’s aspect, the Full Moon trines Jupiter in Taurus and the Sun-Mercury sextile Jupiter on Feb 29. As we close the door on the past, there’s a whole new world of potential waiting to be explored. There are profound realizations, and revelations coming through bringing a fresh perspective. There’s real, infinite potential and real hope there. It will take discernment, discipline, maturity, wisdom, imagination, creativity, love, dedication, teamwork, healing, time, patience, commitment, and daily TLC. But we’re willing to work for it, a dream is within reach.

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Notably – Mars (ruler of Chiron in Aries) and Venus and Mars conjunction in Aquarius, a reminder to be true to your primary relationship — with yourself. With both Venus and Mars making squares to Jupiter at this lunation, we’re turning a corner into new territory in relationships, financial and creative matters, and all Venusian matters. An ongoing story is gathering momentum, and there’s a need for discernment.

Small, wise moves can have a large pivotal impact, helping progress a situation in the right direction. In all situations, including relationships, little things matter over grand empty gestures. At best, we’re growing in awareness of our desires, skills, resources, gifts, and all the ways we are blessed. Own it all. Then you can deepen and foster healthier and fruitful connections, in awareness of your gifts and limits.

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For now, we’re in the waning cycle of the Moon releasing emotional baggage, decluttering space, emptying, and tying up loose ends before renewal with the Pisces New Moon. Let go of critical tendencies, expect perfection, or worry about what is not in your control. Plug energy leaks, then you can devote time, attention, resources, and energy where it matters to strengthen foundations.

Above all — have faith in a process and don’t be in a hurry to fill a void. Pisces represents the great Void of creation. Anything that is currently testing your faith or stretching limits, is also helping you grow. Nature abhors a vacuum, and the Pisces New moon on March 10, brings renewal, so we can invite greater abundance, prosperity, and well-being and materialize a dream.

We’re a month away from Eclipse season. Expect life to pick up pace, once we enter Aries season next month. For now, have faith, life is moving in divine timing. What’s worth having is worth waiting for and (regardless of which hemisphere you’re in,) spring is coming. Surrender to the supreme consciousness within, allow it to move you.

Tend to your dreams and the garden of your life, and allow a natural process to unfold.

— Priya Kale, Virgo Full Moon, Feb 24, 2024

Leo Full Moon: Jan 25 – Feb 9, 2024

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Welcome to Aquarius Season!

We’re under the energy of a dramatic Leo full Moon exact on Jan 25, at 12:53 PM ET.

Pluto is in Aquarius (2/3 ingress), Venus is Capricorn, the planets are on the move, and the future is here, now.

The Full Moon opposed (Pluto and) the Sun at 5+ Aquarius and formed a T-square with Jupiter at 6+ Taurus. We’re at a turning point from what was unfolding around October 28, 2023, at the Taurus Lunar Eclipse. And, major aspects developing in the coming days — are bringing unexpected developments and breakthroughs.

Pay attention to where you have Leo-Aquarius in your chart — this is where the action is playing out for you. This lunation sets the stage for 2024 and offers a glimpse into the upcoming and distant future. What unfolds over the next two weeks — personally and globally — will be a HOT topic as Mars stations retrograde on December 6. We’re also getting an intimate first look at the lessons of Pluto’s transit in the sign of the Water Bearer over the next 20 years.

Leo is a fixed, fire sign, ruled by the Sun. It represents the heart, the ego, love, romance, fun, youth, the inner child, courage, confidence, creativity; our ability to be spontaneous, take risks, and this eternal “here and now.”

Over the coming two weeks — powerful revelations and truths are coming to light. There’s a need to be bold, spontaneous, creative, vulnerable, and courageous, and lead with the heart. You can have what you need and perhaps what you want. But first, dare to acknowledge it to yourself.

Also, confront fears of failure, rejection, pride, or defensiveness that prevent you from reaching for your heart’s desires. Something might feel like a giant leap of faith, or leave you feeling a little naked, vulnerable, and exposed. But we’re learning lessons of authenticity and self-acceptance, liberating us to be wholly ourselves.

We’re arriving at a sharp, defining, and liberating (at best) moment of truth. On Jan 27, the Sun squares Jupiter, Uranus stations directly in Taurus, and Mercury meets Mars in Capricorn. Expect the unexpected. There’s a need for confidence and to have more faith in yourself. There are unexpected opportunities, heated, passionate conversations, developments, and piercing insights coming through. Sharpen focus, keep your eyes on the prize, and you can reach a real breakthrough.

It’s time to put our cards on the table. Truth isn’t always easy to speak or hear, but it will set you free. Drop defensiveness, and fears of rejection, and let go of expectations. Be honest with yourself. If we can listen and communicate from the heart, we could be pleasantly surprised.

With Venus in Capricorn matters of creativity, money, love, relationships, and all heart affairs are getting serious. This is Venus’s first transit in Capricorn, in 15 years, without Pluto in the sign. This is familiar territory, but nothing is the same — neither are you. Reflect on long-term goals, boundaries, and values about love, money, and relationships, but stay present. Then you can make wise choices moving forward.

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Aquarius is a visionary and futuristic sign, Leo speaks of the creative power of eternal here and now. Full Moon’s marking the end of a cycle but this is just the beginning of a whole new era of Pluto in Aquarius.

As the Full Moon aligns, hopefully, you can see we have more freedom and options than we first imagined. Dare to be authentic. Aquarius is a visionary and futuristic sign, Leo speaks of the creative power of this present moment. Start with self-love and self-acceptance. As we deepen our acceptance of reality as it stands, we can be empowered to create a new reality in alignment with who we are today.

— Priya Kale

Pluto in Aquarius Pt 1 – March 23, 2023

2024-01-16

First published on March 26, 2023

Dear Friends,

The winds of change are blowing. Pluto is in Aquarius and we’re moving through a rapidly changing landscape in the coming weeks.

Since 2008, Pluto has transformed the area of our chart/life ruled by Capricorn. We’re not completely out of the woods yet; Pluto dips back into Capricorn from June – January 2024, and again from September 2024 to November 2024 suggesting unfinished business. But for now, until June, this is a recce; and time of surveying this new landscape.

Here’s a quick overview of what we can expect as Pluto transits revolutionary Uranus over the next 20 years.

Pluto in Aquarius 2023 – 2044: Emergence

Pluto ingressed Aquarius on March 23, 2023, beginning its (once-in-our-lifetime) transit in Aquarius, and the winds of change are blowing.

Pluto is the lord of the Underworld; the planet of change, transformation, death, alchemy, evolution, power, and control. Pluto’s process works subconsciously, in the shadows — slowly purifying energy, revealing and purging what’s dead and decaying, bringing darkness to light, unconsciousness to consciousness, so there can be transformation. At its core, Pluto represents a process of ego death and asks for total surrender. Either we change or change is made for us. With Pluto, until we let go of attachments to the material world, we will be dragged and chained to the underworld.

Aquarius is a fixed air sign; traditionally ruled by Saturn, and its modern ruler is Uranus. This is a futuristic and revolutionary sign. It rules technology, innovation, everything that’s “out there”, aliens, genius, the future, community, groups, networks, friendships, and freedom among other things. Aquarius speaks of the collective consciousness, which includes not just humanity but all sentient beings. This is energy is electric, like a bolt of lightning. When it strikes, it can bring sudden illumination, inspiration, and at times sudden shocking change, or a tower moment. Harnessed, or properly earthed, it can power cities and light up a world in darkness. In its highest manifestation Aquarius energy speaks of spiritual liberation.

As Pluto transits the sign — we’re about to see a slow, gradual, but total transformation over the next two decades in the areas ruled by Aquarius.

Collectively and individually, there’s a new consciousness emerging — like the butterfly from its cocoon. That said, there will be times when it feels like we are devolving rather than evolving as a race. In the chart for Pluto’s ingress, we have a New Moon in Aries, with Mars in Gemini. This will be a dual process of purging the darkness within, as we evolve in awareness and consciousness. Planets suggest a need for self-awareness, self-acceptance, authenticity, and detachment. Let go of the expectations of others or expect the world to change. Change comes from the inside out. Trust the process. As you evolve, you can inspire and be a force for change in your world.

At best, there is the potential evolution of humanity into a more enlightened race. Science is likely to make ‘advances’, finally catching up with what ancient traditions have always known. We can expect a growing awareness of our inherent connection to our environment, the greater whole of existence, the sentience of all beings, and the physical ill-effects of consuming another’s suffering. One way this could manifest is veganism or vegetarianism becoming more of the norm; and greater awareness of our impact on the ecosystem.

Our relationship with technology is evolving, and we’re likely to see the power of AI and technology transform the world over the next twenty years. But as much as technology connects us, it can also serve to isolate and disconnect us from reality, and each other. Gun violence, mass murders, and casualties of war – could all be negative manifestations of this energy. We’re also likely to see the darker side of the internet, technology, AI, social media, influencers; cybercrime, and data mining. But hopefully, this will also result in awareness, conversations, and regulations that make the world and the internet a safer place for all. Ultimately this is part of the process of evolution; purging darkness until there is an inevitable change in consciousness.

In Pluto’s ingress chart, Venus is conjunct with the North Node in Taurus. This suggests lucrative tantalizing opportunities to grow in emotional and material security, well-being, and comfort. But in order to grow sustainably, we must lead with values of love, patience, humanity, loyalty, and commitment. It’s also imperative we learn to live in harmony with nature and the environment, which we are a part of not apart from. If we’re driven by the hunger for money, sex, and superficial materialistic values alone— we’re sealing our fate, with a trip to the Underworld. For any darker scandal, or abuse of power that unfolds through Pluto in Aquarius— follow the money. But if we dare to follow our heart as we surrender to change, we can expect to feel empowered and liberated.

The skies are changing, and so are our lives below. A lot is up in the air and hangs in balance. We’re being rewired not just mentally but somatically, and on a soul, consciousness level. Move with awareness. I’ll have a lot more to say about Pluto in Aquarius in the coming time.

For a more personalized in-depth reading on Pluto’s transit in your chart please email me to schedule a reading at priya@cosmicdiaries.com or make a booking on the Astrology Con sulta tions pag e.

May we rise to the occasion of our life.

With love,
Priya Kale, March 25, 2023, NYC.

Gemini Full Moon: Nov 27 – Dec 12, 2023

2023-11-30

Dear Friends,

Happy Thanksgiving and Sagittarius season!

On November 27, at 4:17 AM ET, the Full Moon aligned in Gemini bringing us to an important cross-road in our life’s journey.

With the Full Moon in Gemini – we may be feeling divided between the head and heart. But notably — all planets currently answer to Venus in Libra, suggesting the heart holds the answer and key. Listen. Whatever the question, love is the answer.

The scenery is rapidly changing, drawing us out of our comfort zone to explore new territory. Over the coming weeks, there are profound truths, insights, revelations, and conversations coming through. Life presents us with choices, but avoid going to extremes. Duality is an illusion. Separation exists in the mind. Clarify a vision, and choose the middle path. Make time for self-reflection, silence, meditation, and be honest with yourself above all. Then it will be easier to make wise, conscious choices, and have heartfelt conversations moving forward.

Gemini is the sign of duality, the mind, ideas, beliefs, all forms of communication, and transportation. The Full Moon is highlighting these themes, especially in the area of your life ruled by Gemini. We’re in the waning cycle of the Moon — over the next two weeks, keep an open mind. Consciously release beliefs, ideas, assumptions, what you think you know, or how you think things should be. Then you can discover and be revealed a deeper truth, allowing for informed decisions.

This Gemini Full Moon forms a T-square with Mars and Saturn, suggesting a need for discernment. There’s a need for awareness of our limits, but also of our freedom to make choices that work for us. The house in your chart ruled by Virgo, offers the outlet and is where you can balance this pressure. Something might seem like a tall order, but there’s a sweeter simpler way. Be willing to ask for help if you need it. Life is upgrading and hopefully, we’re growing in wisdom, compassion, maturity, and sensitivity. Realign with your inner compass, truth, and wisdom, then you can navigate with awareness.

With the Full Moon in Gemini —we’re learning to communicate our needs and feelings, honestly. Whether in business or personal relationships — everything is negotiable. There is a way forward that works for all. Make time for self-reflection, be brutally honest with yourself, and seek perspective. Then it will be easier to find common ground with others — unless everyone wins, everyone loses.

Mercury planet of communication and the ruler of Gemini, is now in the shadow phase. It stations retrograde on December 13, and stations direct on till January 4. At the lunation, Mercury (ruler of Gemini) made the first (of three) squares to Neptune at this lunation. Mercury will make two more squares to Neptune on December 27 and January 8.

At its depth, this is a process of tuning into our soul’s calling, and learning to listen to our inner voice. On the surface — the conversations, and situations we’re dealing with now are part of a larger story unfolding until January 2024. There are important insights, information, conversations, and revelations coming through. Be patient with the process of discovery and avoid thinking you know it all.

This situation has many moving parts. With Mercury in Sagittarius —stay focused on the target, and big picture, and be true to your values. Then you can learn what you need to know discover a deeper, greater truth, and make wise choices moving ahead.

Interestingly, Venus was at 21+ Libra at this lunation and triggered the October 14, Libra Solar Eclipse degree. What was seeded then is now slowly blossoming. Venus meets the South Node on November 29, before she enters Scorpio on December 4. This suggests a deep release of past (outgrown) patterns surrounding relationships, money, and our values; so we can make conscious creative choices moving ahead.

Our relationships, finances, contracts, creativity, and all matters of the heart are in focus. Love reigns supreme. In relationships, there is a need for patience, kindness, honesty, temperance, and freedom. If we can choose and communicate from the heart we can strike the right balance. Freedom is key to strengthening bonds that go the distance and the test of time.

Once Venus enters Scorpio on December 4, the energy shifts. Then Venus is ruled by Mars, while Mars is in Jupiter’s sign, and Jupiter is in Venus’s sign. That feels like going around in circles with something. If it feels like you’re caught in some endless (unpleasant) cycle —it will require a conscious redirecting of thoughts, and making conscious choices. If you’re enjoying this energy, by all means, go sink into it. No two moments are alike, because the planets are always moving. There are endless pleasures, treasures, and adventures to be discovered — showing us a brighter side to life.

Relationships are a choice. This is echoed by both Venus and the full Moon in Gemini. With the Sun (and Mars) in Sagittarius, Connections rooted in freedom and honesty, rather than any sense of obligation have the potential to go the distance. Beware of being judgmental — life isn’t black and white, and neither are people. You are creating your reality with your mind’s eye. Choose and create awareness.

We’re in Sagittarius season, moving to the Sagittarius New Moon in two weeks on December 12, drawing us on a new journey of discovery. Jupiter the ruler of Sagittarius is currently in Venus’ sign. Jupiter will station direct on December 31, at Taurus 5+ triggering the degree of the Taurus Eclipse on October 28, bringing a vision to life.

Sagittarius is a visionary sign. Now more than ever, you are creating your reality with your mind’s eye with your thoughts, words, and choices. As you move forward from this Full Moon — clarify a vision and keep your eyes on the prize. However the road winds, Sagittarius season reminds us the real journey is the inner one. My Guru says, the eyes that see the good in others [and the world], and eyes that see bad [find fault] are bad eyes.

Beauty and the beast lie in the eye of the beholder. What are you envisioning? Where are you going? What are you leaving behind? What are you taking with you? Who is going with you? Be true to yourself above all.

— Priya Kale, NYC, Nov 30, 2023

Happy Diwali! Scorpio New Moon, Nov. 13-27, 2023

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Happy Diwali dear friends,

We’re in a very auspicious Diwali season, moving to a liberating Scorpio New Moon on November 13, 2023, opposite Uranus.

Pay attention to the area of your life ruled by Scorpio. This lunation opposes revolutionary Uranus, and currently, Mars the ruler of Scorpio is opposite Uranus. It’s easy to relate to the Sabian Symbol for the lunation, given the state of world affairs. But to me, this suggests there is hope — collectively and personally.

(SCORPIO 21°): OBEYING HIS CONSCIENCE, A SOLDIER RESISTS ORDERS.

KEYNOTE: A readiness to face the results of a refusal to follow the authoritarian patterns of an aggressive society.

As a person finds himself involved in activities which are traditional in his particular culture — and in many instances in all societies at this stage of human evolution — he often faces a conflict between his own individual sense of value (his conscience) and the demands of society. The conflict may be most typical in terms of the armed services — thus this symbol. In it we find the individual asserting his own values, though he cannot escape the consequences of his decision. In such a case he has to be quietly ready to face these consequences, whatever the cost.

This is the first stage in the forty-seventh five-fold sequence of phases in the great cyclic ritual of activity. The issue it presents is clear. Society in this situation seems to be all-powerful; yet the individual need not be spiritually bound, even if imprisoned. He still can display INNER FREEDOM and prove himself an “individual.”
An Astrological Mandala – Dane Rudhyar

There are unpredictable, unexpected developments and powerful breakthroughs on the way. There’s something thing breathtakingly beautiful resurrecting in the ashes of the past. Whatever unfolds remains detached. Life, relationships, and finances are evolving powerfully, and leveling up.

With the New Moon in Scorpio, we’re reconnecting with the primal indestructible life source within. As move through the Dark Moon phase, consciously release baggage, the past, and clear clutter — — emotionally, mentally, physically. We’re shedding skin, reclaiming freedom and power to live life by our rules.

Consciously let go of your attachments to the material world. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy material pleasures, but just that we don’t allow them to have power over us. Life, Money, sex, and relationships change form and shape — the soul is immortal and the love we’ve shared is eternal.
Life can change in the blink of an eye. But whatever unfolds — you were born for this, and you can rise to a challenge.

Scorpio speaks of change, transformation, and metamorphosis. It also speaks of control and a process of surrender. We can’t change anything outside ourselves. Change always comes from the inside out. This lunation is a process of inner alchemy and the process of ego death, revealing the gold and immortal soul within.

Let go. Cling to no one and nothing. Then you can emerge from this lunation, truly sovereign. As you enter this new cycle — do not underestimate your power to direct or re-direct the course of your destiny. But with that power comes responsibility. Self-awareness is needed.

Soon after the Scorpio New Moon, the Sun and Mars meet in a powerful cazimi in November, before entering Sagittarius. We’re on a journey, turning a corner, into a whole new world with breathtaking views. Buckle up, surrender, and enjoy the ride.

Here is this week’s free COSMIC DIARIES NOV 10-18, audio podcast for a more in-depth interpretation . One thing I forgot to mention, with the Sun-Mars conjunction, be extra careful — there is a tendency to be accident-prone, especially around water.

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Finally, as you move through this auspicious Diwali season and the Scorpio New Moon— move inward to reconnect with the light, divine life force, and consciousness within. Then, surrender and, let it guide you as you navigate forward.

Till next time, I wish you a very Happy Diwali and a joyous, prosperous New Year!

Love,

Priya

COSMIC DIARIES: EQUINOX! SEPT 23 – 30, 2023

2023-09-24

Dear Subscribers,

Welcome to the Equinox! Yesterday, September 23, marked the Equinox — a time of equal days and equal nights when nature finds equilibrium.

Similarly, it is in our lives here on earth. Where things have felt edgy and have gotten out of balance, as the Sun transits Libra we’re entering a whole new season of restoring harmony.

Libra is a cardinal, air sign, ruled by Venus. It primarily represents our relationships, matters of creativity, choices, social justice, legal matters, beauty, harmony, fairness, equality, and Karma. With the Sun’s transit in the sign — expect these themes to be highlighted, especially where you have Libra in your chart.

Venus the ruler of Libra is currently in Leo, the sign ruled by the Sun. Over the coming weeks — the Sun and Venus are in mutual reception, which bodes well for all our relationships, finances, creative matters, and all matters of the heart. Where we may have recently felt stretched thin, in terms of resources, finances, and strained relationships — things are balancing out, allowing us to enjoy and form fruitful collaborations. Continued. To read Full post… SIGN UP TO COSMIC DIARIES $27/Month.

ASTROLOGICAL HOUSES

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In a Natal Chart, the 12 Houses, represent fields of experience in our lives — and the “location” of any astrological activity.

When we read a chart we look to the sign on the Ascendant (1st House/Rising sign) and count counter-clockwise to locate the 12 Houses.

You can draw your chart for free here at astro.com. For a more in-depth Consultation – please email me at priya@cosmicdiaries.com to book a session. I would love to work with you. — Priya

ASTROLOGICAL HOUSE GUIDE

1st HOUSE: Self, physical body, identity

2ND HOUSE: money, possessions, closest bonds, values

3RD HOUSE: communication, transportation, siblings

4TH HOUSE: home, family, property, “the ground you stand”, sense of security, father

5TH HOUSE: Youth, fun, sex, creativity, Children, ability to take risks, the present

6TH HOUSE: Work, health, healing, chores, daily routines, daily processes, systems, small animals, subordinates, colleagues

7TH HOUSE: All one-to-one relationships, as well as “open enemies.”

8TH HOUSE: Death, taxes, shared resources, commitments, bloodlines, inheritances, what’s taboo.

9TH HOUSE: Higher education, legal matters, spirituality, religion, “what we know of God”.

10TH HOUSE: Profession, career, public image, mother, authority and relationship with authority.

11TH HOUSE: Community, peers, friends, social networks, freedom, liberation, spiritual liberation, dreams “fulfillment of wishes.”

12TH HOUSE: Dreams, subconscious, “pleasures of the bed”, cosmic consciousness, “God as an experience”

GEMINI NEW MOON, JUNE 18 – 30, 2023

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At 12:37 AM ET on June 18, the Sun and Moon aligned at 26+ Gemini ushering in a brand, sparkling, visionary, new cycle. On June 19 Venus enters the shadow phase, and Jupiter harmoniously aligns with Saturn, seeding the energy over the coming weeks.

I get the image of a moat, with a drawbridge, around a castle that holds a cornucopia of treasures within. We’ve been outside trying to guess the secret password that will lower the drawbridge granting access. Or we could be the ones in the castle perceiving a threat outside. But in refusing to lower a bridge, we’ve trapped ourselves. And what if the person outside isn’t a friend but a foe, here to tell us the coast is clear.

We’re in a new cycle now, opening a whole new world of possibilities.

The New Moon’s square Neptune is extremely visionary energy. But if we look eternally for answers, we’re likely to feel confused or like we’re moving in circles. Avoid projection — whether of your worst fears, or fantasies. Whether you feel like you’re inside or outside the gates, as you enter this cycle move inward to connect with an inner truth, to listen to your inner voice and intuition. It holds the key and a secret password. And it might tell you it’s worth checking if the person outside is a friend or a foe.

(Of course, this is an analogy but there’s a similar process unfolding somewhere in your life.)

Gemini is the sign that rules the mind, all forms of communication, transportation, siblings, duality, perceptions, thoughts, and all forms of expression. Expect these themes to be highlighted over the coming two weeks, especially in the area of your chart/life ruled by Gemini.

As you enter this cycle, clarify a vision in your mind’s eye and stay connected with the truth within. This is cerebral mental energy — so pay attention to your mental health. Meditate. Tune into your inner voice and quiet the mind. Spending time in silence nature, by the water, will help you reflect and find clarity.

With curiosity and honest open-hearted conversations, we can make valuable discoveries. Then we can make informed, conscious creative choices as we explore the treasures, pleasures, and support available.

Jupiter’s sextile to Saturn is an extremely expansive, fertile aspect. With Saturn’s newly retrograde, we’re discovering new depths within ourselves and in situations, inviting us to explore new opportunities and new horizons.

Roads and gates that were once shut are opening to offer greater freedom and support — emotionally and materially. But acknowledge where you might need to lower your guard, walls, and defenses, and be more flexible. Or to patch up leaks and what drains energy. Then we can allow in a greater flow of abundance, well-being, and prosperity.

Significantly, also on June 19, Venus enters the shadow phase and will station retrograde on July 22.

Relationships, finances, creative projects, and all matters of the heart are highlighted. Pay attention to what’s surfacing in the coming days. We’re getting a glimpse into a larger story playing out until Venus transits Leo in October. We will be revisiting and re-evaluating current conversations around September 3, when Venus returns to this degree of the zodiac and stations direct. So leave room for change and re-evaluation later.

Venus is the ruler of Taurus, where Jupiter is currently transiting. Relationships are moving to a new level, revealing greater love, and the emotional, financial, and creative potential within and around us. But it will require discernment, so we don’t overlook a solid opportunity while chasing something shiny but hollow. Learn your lessons, but release the past and stay in the present. Most importantly keep an open mind and heart, then you can make wise choices.

It’s likely we’re dealing with cultural differences and connections with others with vastly different ideas and perspectives. Keep this in mind. This is how we learn, through our interactions and contrast. Be honest with yourself about what you want, desire, value, your bottom line, be creative, think win-win; then communicate honestly. Also, actively listen to what someone is saying so you can truly understand another, bridge a gap, and find common ground.

Where there’s been a communication breakdown — there’s healing on offer. We’re nearing a breakthrough in the coming weeks. At best, this is a chance to pool together resources, join worlds, and deepen and strengthen lucrative, creative, loyal, loving partnerships, where there is mutual respect and freedom of expression.

From September 2022 till March 2023 Mars was transiting Gemini. Venus was transiting Gemini in April and early May. Now we’re in the Gemini New Moon cycle and Saturn is retrograde. We’re seeing the past, present, and future in a new light. We’ve seen the dark side, as well as the potential in others, in ourselves, and in situations.

Over the next two weeks, there’s a need to look at life, situations, and relationships with new eyes — as we are today. Avoid going to extremes and stay in the middle. We’ve looked at a situation from all angles, seen the good bad ugly. Nothing and no one is perfect. What matters is that we’re willing to learn and grow. It will call for vulnerability, authenticity, dropping defenses, and leading with the heart. But let go of perceptions of how you think things should be. Then you can discover the truth and start to see the sublime beauty in your current circumstances.

On a spiritual level, Gemini invites us to move beyond duality to recognize the underlying oneness of existence. Separation is an illusion of the mind. The space between us is not a vacuum. We are just different forms and expressions of that One energy.

We’re learning the power of the mind to create reality. As you enter and move through this cycle — stay inwardly focused, connected with an inner soul truth, and vision. Listen to your inner voice, which speaks in silence. Then you can be guided serendipitously and almost magically to the right place at the right time and find the magic words that open a whole new world of possibilities…

As you’re about to see, you have more options than you imagined. Be honest with yourself above all, and choose wisely.

— Priya Kale, June 18, NYC

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We’re waking up to reality and there are huge and searing realizations and insights surfacing today. Mercury is newly direct, the Moon enters fiery Aries at 3:56 AM, connects with powerful Pluto and clashes with sweet Venus, and passionate Mars connects with the planet of intuition Neptune. We’re gaining clarity on a situation that has mystified us. More importantly, we’re becoming more self-aware and aware of our desires and feelings. But this could get emotional; so if there is anger, fear, or other painful emotions surfacing – especially surrounding abandonment or any childhood trauma — release them consciously. Also, be careful to avoid picking scabs and pouring salt into wounds that are healing. Significantly Jupiter is at 29+ Aries and triggers the Aries Eclipse on April 19 — magnifying and moving situations (initiated at the time) to a whole new level. Above all today — trust your intuition, have faith in the Universe, and let it guide you.

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