Cues for embodied cosmic work
Working with planetary transits can change the way you live out your days: you get closer to energetic shifts and you start to rely on the spirallic cycles of personal, social and cosmic phenomenon. These are cues to welcome non-action or accomplish your goals, rest or contract, face something bravely or retreat. Working with transits consciously is a powerful design to start living ceremoniously.
Planets are dynamic energetic bodies. They make relationships with one another all the time (in astrology we call them aspects). Significant motions and aspects for the month are listed in GMT+8. These are transits that happen in the cosmic and mundane realms: they are the quality of time that encompasses us. Their specific manifestations get particular when you superimpose these motions on your own natal chart. General prompts are listed with them to support the ways you can lean into the energetics of the planetary motions. Some transits last longer (especially those that aspect outer planets), while others ebb, dip and spike. Use these cues critically as you start understanding your rhythm and personal relationships with the planets.
December 2021
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Neptune direct PiscesNeptune is direct again until 28 June 2022.
The measure of faith that overcomes illusory walls, delusional projections. Denial catches up on you and configures the way you “surrender” to magic, belief, and whatever divinity you pay homage to. Within the hour of the Moon moving into Scorpio is Neptune turning direct – a ripe time to investigate what your ego made up to gatekeep yourself from pain. Does your reality belong to you, or have you unconsciously allowed other people to paint the world for you? Neptune makes a trine to Mars in Scorpio until Dec 7, playing out this inspection longer. These are days where you can clarify whether your aim for deep work, romance (“the one!”), or submission to higher experiences for humanity are going to shoot through and true.
The measure of faith that overcomes illusory walls, delusional projections. Denial catches up on you and configures the way you “surrender” to magic, belief, and whatever divinity you pay homage to. Within the hour of the Moon moving into Scorpio is Neptune turning direct – a ripe time to investigate what your ego made up to gatekeep yourself from pain. Does your reality belong to you, or have you unconsciously allowed other people to paint the world for you? Neptune makes a trine to Mars in Scorpio until Dec 7, playing out this inspection longer. These are days where you can clarify whether your aim for deep work, romance (“the one!”), or submission to higher experiences for humanity are going to shoot through and true.
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Mercury in Sagittarius squares Neptune in PiscesMercury is in detriment in Sagittarius: interested in the big picture, but finds it tricky to grasp the details. With Neptune squaring Mercury, there are dangers of coloring or perverting facts (kinda like the work of propaganda and rhetoric). It’s a matter of putting the news down and checking in on the stats later. We might be stirred to engage with the trolls, or follow a lead from the grapevine. Don’t. This aspect, however, marks a poignant time for non-textual/non-rational/non-journalistic creativity! Artists rejoice!
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Mars in Scorpio squares Jupiter in AquariusHohoho, the previous aspect may get magnified here: troublemakers (our politicians?!) getting away with rampant distortion of truths. At the individual level, check if you’re getting carried away by a cause so resonant and appealing that you haven’t really laid out the roadmap of your terms in “following” a project, a travel prospect, an emergent leader, or emerging discourse. Check up on the promise before committing yourself! However, if you are already on the path to somewhere, the surge of determination will help you plough through.
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Venus in Capricorn conjunct Pluto; Sun squares NeptuneWatch out for what arises here, the denouement may re-emerge on 25 December (Venus conjuncts Pluto again). Intense magnetism coupled with insecurity. Play out your attraction soberly, and I don’t just mean with romantic prospects. Consider what makes you feel good, and review if you’ve allowed these things to take control of you.
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Mars enters SagittariusMars in Sagittarius 13 Dec 2021 – 24Jan 2022.
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Mercury enters CapricornMercury in Capricorn 14 Dec – 2 Jan 2022.
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New Moon in Geminilooks to Mercury squaring Chiron station.
If you feel that your sense of self is tied to your capacity to connect on an intellectual plane, draw inspiration from forms of intelligences other than speech & writing today. Distraction may be attractive today, but are you just looking for meaningful connections? Turn to friends (human & non-human) who remind you of your authenticity.
If you feel that your sense of self is tied to your capacity to connect on an intellectual plane, draw inspiration from forms of intelligences other than speech & writing today. Distraction may be attractive today, but are you just looking for meaningful connections? Turn to friends (human & non-human) who remind you of your authenticity.
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December2021
Venus turns retrograde in CapricornRetrograde phase until 28 January 2022.
Check out how you were working on your Venus themes from December 2013 – January 2014: Venus’ retrograde motion was also in Capricorn then. This Venus retrograde period is ripe for defining: your understanding of your self-worth, your relationship to your possessions (i.e., finances, material things), how you offer yourself to collaborations. Where are you blinded by desire and self-indulgence? Is there desperation to give your worth to someone/ something else? Are you capable of (re)filling your cup? Do you have some to fill others’?
Check out how you were working on your Venus themes from December 2013 – January 2014: Venus’ retrograde motion was also in Capricorn then. This Venus retrograde period is ripe for defining: your understanding of your self-worth, your relationship to your possessions (i.e., finances, material things), how you offer yourself to collaborations. Where are you blinded by desire and self-indulgence? Is there desperation to give your worth to someone/ something else? Are you capable of (re)filling your cup? Do you have some to fill others’?
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December 2021
Sun enters CapricornSun in Capricorn 21 Dec 2021 – 20 Jan 2022.
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December 2021
Saturn in Aquarius square Uranus in TaurusThree peaks on this major transit of 2020: 18 Feb, 15 June, and 24 Dec.
Larger events that unraveled this year may arrest us on its global scale. Unrest and demands to quit outdated regimes confront the fear of change from governing structures. Accelerated reform faces off the tight hold of preserving and conserving traditions. It’ll be difficult to foresee resolutions while change is happening. Keep in view the ways you are participating in the demands for reform.
Larger events that unraveled this year may arrest us on its global scale. Unrest and demands to quit outdated regimes confront the fear of change from governing structures. Accelerated reform faces off the tight hold of preserving and conserving traditions. It’ll be difficult to foresee resolutions while change is happening. Keep in view the ways you are participating in the demands for reform.
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Jupiter enters PiscesJupiter in Pisces 29 Dec 2021 – 10 May 2022. This cycle comes through three visitations: 14 May – 28 July 2021, 29 Dec 2021 – 10 May 2022, 29 Oct – 20 Dec 2022.
Themes of compassion, self-improvement, and trust in a higher power are magnified. Sympathies are expanded, making way for a renewed sense of hope. Neptune is also in Pisces, and Jupiter on its way to meet Neptune could mean big dreams, philanthropy, and yearning for the Great Escape. Unification, not separation, is the promise to meet at this time.
Themes of compassion, self-improvement, and trust in a higher power are magnified. Sympathies are expanded, making way for a renewed sense of hope. Neptune is also in Pisces, and Jupiter on its way to meet Neptune could mean big dreams, philanthropy, and yearning for the Great Escape. Unification, not separation, is the promise to meet at this time.
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November 2021
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New Moon in Scorpio This new moon looks to its co-rulers: Pluto squaring with Mercury & Mars conjunct the Sun in Scorpio.
Introspection and solitary sojourns. Magic around summoning from the depths: including writing, but all ways communing ancestrally or entities from the deep & unconscious (rather than from heights/ the sky). Sexy, thrilling surges from within you. Send your intent to uncover buried treasures (where the return/message comes within six months). Step over drama: drama is only the veil! What you seek is behind it!
Introspection and solitary sojourns. Magic around summoning from the depths: including writing, but all ways communing ancestrally or entities from the deep & unconscious (rather than from heights/ the sky). Sexy, thrilling surges from within you. Send your intent to uncover buried treasures (where the return/message comes within six months). Step over drama: drama is only the veil! What you seek is behind it!
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November2021
Venus enters CapricornVenus in Capricorn until 5 March 2022, with a retrograde motion between 19 December 2021 and 28 January 2022. (More on this in my newsletter!)
Affection is expressed cautiously and dutifully. Approach to relationships requires commitment and loyalty. Attracted to objects and personalities that are tangible, reliable and serve a sense of duty. Mature social and romantic urge. Taste is inclined towards the material, the embodied, and the practical.
Affection is expressed cautiously and dutifully. Approach to relationships requires commitment and loyalty. Attracted to objects and personalities that are tangible, reliable and serve a sense of duty. Mature social and romantic urge. Taste is inclined towards the material, the embodied, and the practical.
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Mercury enters ScorpioMercury is in Scorpio until 23 November.
Inclined towards profound connections and communication. Driven to discover hidden motivations or ulterior motives. Secrets and hidden plots can emerge at this time. Deep conversations are favored; but links can be colored by intense, emotional subtext.
Inclined towards profound connections and communication. Driven to discover hidden motivations or ulterior motives. Secrets and hidden plots can emerge at this time. Deep conversations are favored; but links can be colored by intense, emotional subtext.
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Mercury conjunct Mars in ScorpioNew information can be revealed. Caution around escalating certain situations. Energetically fired up. The subconscious is urged to express itself loudly. Attend to your practices that translate your interiors spilling over. Channel your emotional power intentionally to achieve desires effectively.
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November2021
Mars in Scorpio squares Saturn in AquariusA battle of wills: the urge to express dissatisfaction over smouldering social conflict. Compromise habitual, flash-in-the-pan reactions for long-term participation in changing parts of your communities or societies that you are frustrated with. Instead of harping on the “noise barrage,” construct long term strategic plans in recentering your attitudes, actions and choices.
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Mars opposes Moon and Uranus in TaurusRestlessness and tension continue from the previous aspect. Keep consequences in mind before responding to triggers.
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Partial Lunar Eclipse in TaurusNo rituals during eclipses, please. Instead, keep your ears and journals open for messages and experiences that may come through this time. This partial lunar eclipse preludes the changing of nodes (Jan 2022) and its 19-month nodal plot in your chart.
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Sun enters SagittariusSun is in Sagittarius until 21 December.
The dissipation of tension from the last week begins to arrive, opening up to more an optimistic redirection. Plug into your ideals and aspiration. This ingress welcomes a friendly, exploratory and open spirit.
The dissipation of tension from the last week begins to arrive, opening up to more an optimistic redirection. Plug into your ideals and aspiration. This ingress welcomes a friendly, exploratory and open spirit.
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Mercury enters SagittariusMercury is in Sagittarius until 13 December.
Communication submerges from watery depths to open horizons. Inclined towards open and enthusiastic connections. More interested in aspirations, philosophical attention than the mundane details. Establish networks and allyship by being direct, truthful and broad-minded.
Communication submerges from watery depths to open horizons. Inclined towards open and enthusiastic connections. More interested in aspirations, philosophical attention than the mundane details. Establish networks and allyship by being direct, truthful and broad-minded.
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Mercury conjuncts Sun in SagittariusSeek to immerse in idealistic aspirations – with enough intent, actions can dispel the after-effects of November’s mid-month hostility.
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