Astrology, Tarot and More

Fate or free will? This one is a BIG question! How much of our life is pre-determined, and how much can we change? Most of my clients believe in free will, and so do I. 

October is tense and powerful.  We head into the eclipse season.  Pluto is stationed in the skies, and the Sun, Mercury and Mars take turns poking Pluto's powerful energy. But, October is also a great month to reconnect with your personal power.  You can get a lot accomplished if you stay focused.  And, if you feel like your love life is non-existent no matter what you try, don't miss the Solar Eclipse/New Moon on October 14! 

When we start learning astrology, there is so much to take in. The planets. Aspects. Signs. Modalities. Asteroids. Transits.

And so we rush past our natal Sun, in our impatience to learn more exciting things.  "Surely I know everything there is to know? I'm a Taurus!"

Not so fast, my friends, not so fast...

Through my readings and workshops, I've been blessed with meeting many beautiful souls. Learning about their life journeys is an honour that often puts me in awe of the resilience of the human spirit. The awe of our ability to rise from the darkest times and travel toward the light. 

This post is by a courageous and compassionate survivor, Laurie Benoit.  Laurie is someone who's endured many years of abuse and embarked on a healing journey that ultimately became the journey to help others.  

My job as an astrologer is to let you know what the future has in store, but also to help you navigate the energies coming into your life.

Uranus is all about change, freedom, and the unexpected. The energy it brings can be invigorating and magnetic, but it can also be unstable and chaotic.

When transiting Uranus makes a big connection with your natal chart, you can expect an eventful year!  And even when it doesn't make any aspects to your natal planets, the House (area of life) it goes through can undergo impactful changes.

The month starts with 6 planets all in retrograde, and that's a lot of retrograde energy.  But, things start to pick up before too long. Venus turns direct on Sept. 3, and it's green light again for engagements, weddings, cosmetic surgeries, major purchases and financial investments.

Mercury turns direct on Sept. 15. But, even with Mercury in retrograde for the first 2 weeks of the month, September offers some fantastic energies for career, communication, and health-related matters!

Mercury Retrograde can bring annoying technology glitches, delayed or cancelled travel plans and appointments, and frustrating miscommunication.  And….it also has a huge silver lining. It’s the best time of the year for all things “re”: re-do, re-plan, re-write (or edit), re-connect, repair, reflect.  

This retrograde is in Virgo, which is actually quite helpful for re-planning, re-writing, or cleaning out what no longer serves you - and this can be physical OR emotional clutter! 

We're heading deep into the retrograde season this month.  Venus spends the entire month retrograde in Leo. Mercury and Uranus turn retrograde, too.  So, what to do when there is so much retrograde energy in the skies? As always, there is a silver lining! Read this post for the power dates in August + so much more!

Venus rules relationships, money, and all things beauty.  When she is retrograde in the skies, there are some things to avoid - and some things to capitalize on!  Read my lowdown about the upcoming Venus Retrograde in proud Leo, including the dates to pay particular attention to.

The stories we tell ourselves are sooo powerful! "I failed yet again. I'm a failure". "Love means sacrifice". "I will never find anyone to love me. There isn't much to love".  We come up with a "story" based on our past, and it starts defining our future.  Often, this means we got locked into a dominant energy signature in our natal chart, expressing its challenging side. But, we are all beautiful and complex, with MANY energies available to us.

Everyone knows their Sun Sign.  You might be a Leo. Or a Taurus. Or a Scorpio.

But your Moon sign is at least as important. It describes your emotional nature, and what you need more or less of to feel safe and secure emotionally.

It also provides a lot of insights into your relationship with your Mom, and into how you are - or going to be - as a parent.

July starts with strong Cancer energies. The first week of the month brings some excellent dates for many pursuits. Then, Mercury and the Sun move into proud Leo - and that's where Venus is, getting ready to go retrograde... if there are any tensions in your relationships, take some time to work on them early in the month! And, it's official - the Lunar Nodes move into Aries/Libra.