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Hello Dear Ones,

If you like treasure maps and mysteries this is the month for you! In October the energy deepens, and we go into those dark hidden places so many of us don’t want to go. This is thanks to the energy of Scorpio which kicks in full steam when the Sun enters Scorpio on the 23^rd. But, until that happens, we’re under the guiding light of Libra whose main goal is to bring harmony and peace into our lives through the power of relationship. 

The month begins with the Sun, Mercury and Venus in Libra. But very early on the 3^rd (MT) powerful Pluto turns direct from its perch in stern and practical Capricorn. This is your first clue that the energy is shifting and beginning to deepen. It’s time to pay attention.

The next clue occurs on the same day (October 3^rd) when two planets enter different signs. Bright and early Mercury moves into steamy Scorpio and later, Mars goes into Libra. 

Mercury will retrograde in Scorpio during November and the ground you’re covering now may be a point of reflection later, so pay attention to how the month unfolds and what you’re doing so this can be an enlightening period for you. Mercury, as always, keeps us on our toes. Mark your calendars for November 11^th, when it will make a rare transit across the face of the Sun.

In the meantime, over the next week, Mercury will come into an opposition with wild and crazy Uranus making it an exciting time for problem solving, and/or crazy making. Interactions with siblings and neighbors make it interesting. Write, write, write. Catch all those fabulous ideas.

Also, on the 3^rd Mars enters Libra. Mars is debilitated in the sign of the scales. Personal agendas are thwarted and give way to cooperative efforts. We may see this play out on the political stage. 

The 4^th brings prudence and pragmatism with the Capricorn Moon but this all shifts on the 6^th when Mercury opposes Uranus. Sudden changes are possible as are computer glitches and flashes of brilliance or breakdown. Be sure to back up your data before this happens and certainly before Mercury’s retrograde in November.

Be cautious with your financial and love matters. Guard your valuables. The next few days see difficult dealings for both men and women as Mars and Venus make sensitive connections. Values shift on October 8^th when Venus enters Scorpio. Secrets abound as do jealousies. Issues related to women predominate.

Mars opposes wounded healer Chiron from the 8^th to the 10^th sensitizing actions. Use your intuition when making decisions. Cherish the men and the warriors in your life. Values and priorities continue to morph and on the 12^th things change swiftly when Venus opposes change-agent Uranus. 

Energy builds toward the Aries Full Moon on the 13^th. This Moon is a reminder that what you want and who you are is important. With a trine between the Moon and Jupiter expand your horizons! But be careful not to overdo.

Important international and national messages make the news with the Full Moon and especially on the 14^th when the Sun squares Pluto. Structures and authorities are threatened. Leaders scramble for control.  On the 15^th Mercury trines Neptune with some sweet talking in a bid for damage control. Keep your wits about you and watch for inspiration.

The waning Moon settles the energy though the 18^th could be a little over the top as the Moon opposes Jupiter.

On the 21^st love and money matters flow smoothly as Venus and Neptune trine with the watery Cancer Moon. Water predominates now and emotions flow. This becomes more so when the Sun enters Scorpio on the 23^rd leading us into the primordial soup of passion and desire that is Scorpio’s hallmark.

It takes a while to adjust to the deepening waters and the 25^th is particularly tender as the Moon opposes Chiron and the Sun inconjuncts it leading to a balanced plan on the 26^th. The Moon is darkening and stirrings from the unconscious may float to the surface.

The Scorpio New Moon on the 27^th presents a powerful opportunity for sudden and lasting change. The Sun and Moon exactly oppose change-agent Uranus destabilizing relationships and financial matters for good and for worst. You can do marvelous things with conscious intent.

There’s a lot happening at this New Moon! Venus and Mercury are conjunct while Mars squares Saturn. Patient passion for your project or person will win out. Persist!

The New Moon energy lasts over the next few days. It’s a good time to rest and catch up with yourself.

The month ends with a time shift as we “gain” an hour and get our morning time back. Mercury turns retrograde and we enter the festivities, and the pain, of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Thanks for reading. I’ll see you back here in November.

Your astrologer,

Dulce

Greetings dear Ones,

I thank the turning of the planet for these cooling days and nights. Here above the arroyo where I live, the ground drinks thirstily at the water transported from the river two miles below. The energy of earth and Virgo take us to the Equinox on the 23^rd reminding us that it’s time to attune to nature’s wordless wisdom. Nature will strengthen, heal and guide you. Virgo works through subtle vibration and this is your chance to tune in to the Earth’s healing pulse. At equinox the energy shifts to the balancing scales of Libra. From earth to air, we are lifted toward co-creation with one another.

Be alert this month. Mars is a big player for the first 10 days while the end of the month sees challenging aspects. Mars’s presence invites action. If it makes sense and needs to be done, then do it. No decision is a decision and that takes and wastes energy. Yet don’t be impulsive or aggressive. Mars is in Virgo hanging out with the Sun and Mercury. In other words, organization and matters related to men are paramount. You can get a lot done in a successful manner at this time. Avoid responding or reacting aggressively and stay out of the heat.

Pay attention the first week of September. There is a great deal of planetary action that has everyone’s personal business being everyone’s business. A lot is happening!

On the 1^st and 2^nd there’s a mixed cosmic message. One is don’t over-do (Venus/Jupiter square) while the other, (Venus trine Saturn) says go for it, but in a prudent aesthetically pleasing way. Meanwhile chatty Mercury connects with unpredictable Uranus letting us all know we’re moving in a different landscape. Think outside the box.

Keep your head on and your mind clear on the 3^rd through 7^th as Venus and then thinking Mercury oppose dreamy, and occasionally deceptive Neptune. This is good fantasy-energy, great for art and love, but not grounded in reality. Dream big and embellish your designs. Mercury connects positively with stern Saturn during this time letting you know that you can make your dreams real if you persist and take the time to think practically.

The 7^th brings a lot to deal with. Depth is the theme as Venus opposes insightful Pluto and Mercury opposes Neptune. Confusion and betrayal are possible but so too is soul understanding. Yet the Sun and Mars are stabilized by their connection to Saturn. Think long term. Be practical and prudent and go deep.

The 8^th the Sun and Jupiter square each other while Mars and Saturn connect favorably. This is great energy for moving through difficult things and initiating change.

Keep your head screwed on and your immune system strong on the 9^th and 10^th as the Sun opposes Neptune. On 9/11 Virgo energy reminds us that healing is ongoing. Lots of energy and aggression is possible on the 12^th when Mars squares Jupiter, and on the 13^th Mars opposes Neptune. Be cautious of straining your muscles and be sure to take your vitamins.

The Pisces Full Moon lights up the sky late on the 13^th and into the 14^th and is full of obscuring energy. Neptune is a key player bringing fog and smoking mirrors. It’s hard to know what’s true. Take time to turn inward and listen to the voice of your heart. It will always guide you. Rest.

Hours from the Full Moon both Mercury and Venus leave anxiety-laden Virgo and enter balanced Libra. This makes it harder to make a quick decision, but it does bring a measure of relief. Communication becomes kinder and wiser. It’s good to work with others. Co-creation begins to happen.

Both Mercury and Venus go on to oppose wounded healer Chiron making the 14^th to the 18^th tender days. It’s a good rule of thumb to think about the other person as much as yourself thereby avoiding unnecessary pain. On the 18^th stern Saturn turns direct. Saturn went retrograde at the end of April holding things in abeyance for a while. This direct motion gives you permission to move forward also.

The 20^th is a good day to move past blocks. Mars and Pluto form a favorable angle giving you the go ahead to be bold. This is not the case on the 21^st when Jupiter and Neptune square each other. This energy invites wisdom beyond your own but can be confusing. Be inspired instead as you make friends with the mystery. The 22^nd Mercury and Saturn square bringing you back to earth with perhaps a touch of melancholy. Don’t be sad it’s over, be glad it happened.

The Sun enters Libra early on the 23^rd at fall equinox. Dark and light, night and day are balanced now giving you an opportunity to bring the same balance to your life. Connecting with others expands your life and brings happy possibilities.

The 25^th may feel like another melancholy day as Venus and Saturn square. Do something practical and move through the heavy energy by taking care of your environment.

On the 26^th Mercury and Pluto get into it giving you a chance to ferret out deceit. Avoid power struggles but do get to the bottom of the mystery.

The Sun gets into a little pickle the 27^th to the 29^th as it opposes Chiron and inconjuncts Uranus. This is your chance to reach out and connect with someone else to help both of you grow and change.

The Libra New Moon occurs in the middle of this challenging energy on the 28^th bringing relief and hope. By bringing balance to your life and by celebrating love in all its forms, this New Moon replenishes and restores. Celebrate friendship!

The month ends on a possibly tense note as Venus and Pluto square one another. It’s time to balance and the check book and get yourself back on track. Keep it simple.

By practicing gratitude for all things, we are carried along in the body of hope. I am grateful for you dear reader. Together we are water and earth, river and air. 

Your astrologer,

Dulce 

Greetings Earthlings,

As I write, the Sun beams into my little cabin reminding me that life on Earth is utterly dependent on its radiance. The Sun rules the sign of Leo and Leo is the major player for this month until it changes on August 23^rd to Virgo. Thanks to Leo, you receive your annual opportunity to 1) center yourself bang smack in the middle of your life; and 2) to remember that you are the Creator of your experience. Don’t waste time on silly human drama and ego. Don’t defend your paltry preferences. Open instead to the vibrancy of the pure potential which lives in you and created you.

Thank goodness Mercury is direct as the month begins. We have a green light for go on projects and purchases. Do still check the small print! Mercury is in its shadow period until the 15^th, which means that there may be a little do-over on somethings.

August 1^st carries the joy of the recent Leo New Moon which took place the day before on July 31^st. Love, riches and wonder were bestowed upon us all in a grand way, sprinkling the month of August with magic. Perhaps that sounds a little over the top but that’s Leo. The grandeur, the magnificence! Ah, it’s all too beautiful.

Things may change suddenly on the 2^nd when Venus and Uranus square off. Chance meetings with exciting strangers and sudden purchases may occur. Keep your head screwed on. The Moon in Virgo helps you stay organized over the next few days as it carries the happy seed energy you planted at the Leo New Moon. 

Expansive possibilities abound the 5^th through the 9^th as the Sun and then Venus connect with abundant Jupiter. Legal matters may take center stage. Practice good karma so that this time is joyful for you. Let wisdom prevail as you learn something new.

The so-called Lion’s Gate heightens on the 8^th as Sirius aligns with Orion’s Belt, an event the Pyramids at Giza are said to honor. New Age mendicants believe that the consciousness of Sirius floods the Earth at this time. 

Late on the 10^th the Sun and Venus begin a delightful connection bringing true partnership be it in a creative venture or a romantic one. Lady Luck blesses the skies for the next few days building energy for the coming Full Moon.

The 11^th is a full day. Jupiter turns direct today bringing your dreams to life. Also, today, Mercury re-enters Leo bringing a little za-zam and flare for most of the month. Uranus turns retrograde tamping down fires and letting crazy energy rest for the next five months. Whew! Thank you, Cosmos! But… Uranus remains a cosmic player and continues to bring unexpected growth and change despite its diminished influence.

Meanwhile the drama builds as the Moon waxes to fullness for the Aquarian Full Moon on the 15^th. Venus and the Sun, who have been hanging out very close to one another, play kissy kissy at this social lunation. Mars looks on and it seems as if the whole world has gathered together to celebrate. As always, Full Moons can be a little overwhelming but do take a moment to connect with the human family before disappearing into anonymity, something that an Aquarian Moon likes to do.

At this Full Moon, Mars resonates over Donald Trump’s Mars — the same points activated in the eclipse of August 2017 and February 2018. This suggests to me that Mr. Trump maybe become even more emboldened. The Full Moon sits within a few degrees of the Moon in the USA Sibly chart. The Moon represents the people or populace, so we are all involved in whatever transpires. The Sun and Venus connect at the February 2017 eclipse point, again suggesting another layer of events and occurrences added to that which has been building for some time. 

On the 16^th we see again, another sudden change in direction, this time as Mercury squares Uranus. Talk could be volatile. Words can change things so be mindful of what you’re communicating to others. Brilliant ideas are possible now.

Emotions flow over the next few days as the Moon travels through dreamy Pisces. On the 17^th the energy changes completely when active Mars enters clinical Virgo bringing everything down to earth. You have two months to clean up your act, says the Universe, and with Mars in this orderly sign you’ll be driven to. 

The next few days are quite vigorous as the Moon moves through Aries. Use this time to get going on projects. A refinement occurs to your game plan as Venus enters Virgo on the 21^st. This marks a 24 day  fussy period where standards and criticism, as well as penchant for service, run high. 

The Virgo energy ramps up when the Sun enters this fastidious yet caring sign, on the 23^rd. There’s no room for bad habits and sloth now. Virgo wants you well and wants you clean.

Despite the practical efficiency of these times, romance and partnership continue to feature. On the 24^th, Mars and Venus connect allowing you to combine sense and flare with sophistication. Venus is preparing her “descent” to leave her position as Morning Star to rise in September as Evening Star. Being escorted by Mars in this leg of her journey adds a poignancy to all matters of the heart.

The 26^th through the 29^th see one surprise after the other as Uranus connects firstly with Venus, then Mars and finally the Sun, encouraging positive changes in the right direction. A lot of re-organization can occur during this time. Put yourself to work and be pleasantly surprised by the results. 

Be sure to be clear about your intentions as the month ends. Mars activates the Virgo New Moon on the 30^th. This is a powerful and discerning time. Your right action and mindful choices will grow into what you envision. Be empowered to change your life toward better health. This increases your vibration and makes you a better steward of the earth. Less plastic, more solar power.

May you be blessed, and may you bless others.

Your astrologer,

Dulce

Greetings Earthlings,

July is a month of caution. Mercury is retrograde from the 7^th to the 31^st and there are two eclipses this month. Eclipses act as bookends in the chapters of our lives and if you have a birthday on July 2^nd or 16^th (when these eclipses occur) your life may take a significant turn.

Mercury retrograde invites you to reflect and remember, especially as it traverses back from warm Leo through the watery and emotional terrain of Cancer. Retrograde periods are not good for new endeavors, final contracts or big purchases. Inevitably some little problem emerges later that upsets the whole enterprise. They are good for reflection and reorganizing.

The Sun is in gentle Cancer keeping your focus on home and family through to the 23^rd.  We’re going to need that water root through this time. There’s also a lot of Leo hot-headed competitiveness this month.

The month opens with a lot of celestial activity:

The 1^st, active Mars leaves Cancer for fiery Leo adding a touch of boldness and courage to the next six weeks.

The 2^nd seeds a gentle hope into the wellspring of your life with a New Moon Total Solar Eclipse at 10° Cancer. Allow yourself to replenish and renew at this auspicious time. This is an inner energy, not an outer one. Traverse the waters of your inner landscape with fun.

On the 3^rd, finances stabilize and love dramas settle when loving Venus enters Cancer. This gentle energy carries you through the next four weeks and is an oasis in the rather rocky seas of this month.

July 4^th is full of braggadocio and boasting as the Moon travels passed Mars and Mercury in confident Leo. Avoid fires and live drama. Be bold with your creativity instead.

Mercury turns retrograde on the 7^th and over the next two days makes a conjunction with Mars. This looks and sounds like a lot of boasting and posturing. Political debates and grandstanding seem likely over the next several days. Be mindful of what you promise during this time and try to keep your aggression down.

The 9^th could feel somber and restrained as the Sun opposes stern Saturn. Apply yourself to your discipline and get something done, even if it’s just incremental. A quiet day is recommended to avoid frustration and run-ins with authorities. There’s a strong connection to the transiting soul path at this time so whatever occurs may have lasting influence.

The 10^th feels gentle and compassionate as the Sun and Neptune play kissy kissy. Write, draw, create. Consciously dream.

Be cautious on the 11^th when Mars squares Uranus. It’s good energy for moving through difficult blocks but you need to stay mindful especially if using sharp objects, power tools, or while driving.

Emotional energy deepens and goes under cover with the Scorpio Moon during this time, lightening up when it enters Sagittarius on the 12^th. Optimism abounds, especially on the 13^th when you may want to do it all with a Moon/Jupiter connection.

The 13^th and 14^th could evoke some deep stirrings as the Sun opposes powerful Pluto. Pluto is always associated with shadow. Try not to project your dark side on someone else and be aware of when others are projecting upon you. Rather than getting into a power play, separate from the other and go inwards to contemplate. Projection is when a monkey poops in its hand and throws it at you. One word of advice: duck!

Take that advice to heart at the Capricorn Full Moon partial eclipse on the 15^th. This looks somewhat somber to me folks. Venus and Saturn oppose each other near the nodal axis and Pluto’s not too far away. Be prudent. Take heart. Think confidently about re-structuring. 

The government-type energy of the lunar eclipse lingers over the next few days as does loving Venus’s connection with stern Saturn and the north node. Love hurts sometimes. Love is also forever. Financial matters and the housing market may make the news.

On the 17^th a sudden turn of events keeps things interesting as the Moon squares Uranus. While on the 18^th Venus kisses Neptune. Dreams and love go hand in hand apparently. Your rosy-tinted glasses may come off later in the month but for now, enjoy.

Mercury re-enters emotional Cancer on the 19^th and the next few days are full of memory and family as the Moon also visits water by passing through Pisces.

Communication of all kinds can be heart-felt on the 21^st when the Sun and Mercury connect. Stay tuned to your feelings and the feelings of others but don’t walk on egg-shells. That’s impossible and you know it.

The Sun enters Leo, its most favorite sign of all, late on the 22^nd (MT). Oh this feels so good after all the emotion and possible guilt of the past few weeks. Now comes your time to be a kid and have fun if you haven’t been doing so already. 

The 24^th is a lovely day! Be sure to fully enjoy it as Mercury and Venus connect and Mars and Jupiter resonate. Truth and love are inseparable.

This energy follows into the 25^th and keeps on giving as Venus enters Leo on the 27^th. Courage, creativity and love. Hmmm mmm.

A little overwhelm is possible on the 28^th as the Moon and Jupiter wave to each other.

The month ends with a possible changing of the guard and a glorious New Moon. The Sun squares Uranus and things don’t feel as stable as they did. Allow change but don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. The Leo New Moon late on the 31st promises big love and glory. Be sure to enjoy yourself as you consider what would be best for your heart. Plant seeds of love and joy.

I’ll see you back here in August. In the meantime, enjoy the water.

Your astrologer,

Dulce

So many choices, so much to do. June brings us quickly changing energy and many facets of experience. This month this focus is on Gemini until summer solstice June 21^st, and then the focus shifts to homey Cancer. For the first part of the month you get a chance to explore the environs of your own mind. You get to see inside your own head and marvel.

Things start off on solid ground when the Moon connects with warm Venus, both in earthy Taurus. This bodes well for a month filled with energy. June 2^nd Venus connects in a loving way with powerful Pluto lending depth to your values.

The Gemini New Moon early on June 3^rd (4:00 AM MT) brings a rush of ideas and stimulation your way. There are so many possibilities! Keep your focus on what means the most as the very next day, June 4^th, little Mercury leaves Gemini for loving Cancer. It’s highly likely that whatever seeds you plant will be invested in your homelife in some way. This shift brings a new level of emotionality to the foreground and communications become kinder and more heart centered.

The week unfolds in a measured way until Venus makes a move on the 8^th by entering Gemini (Venus is Gemini’s ancient ruling planet). This lifts our spirits and makes adventure enticing.

Don’t get too carried away though as on the 9^th the Sun, Moon and Neptune square one another bringing a sense of lethargy or even illness. Keep your immune system strong and rest if you can.

Things feel over the top on the 10^th when the Sun opposes abundant Jupiter. Take smaller bites!

The 11^th through the 13^th forgiveness and grace occur as Mars trines Neptune. Suddenly all those dreams seem doable. 

Reality hits the 14^th – 16^th when Mars opposes hard-headed Saturn reminding you that there are limitations. Work toward your goal patiently to avoid frustration. But things don’t stop there – Mars continues on to oppose powerful Pluto from the 16^th to the 20^th giving you plenty of energy and will power to move forward on projects. Mercury jumps into the mix on the 18^th suggesting aggressive talk and/or diplomacy based on nationalism. 

Father’s Day and things are a little fuzzy as Jupiter and Neptune square one another. Ask yourself how much is enough? This is excellent for setting lofty goals and making inspiring plans.

The Sagittarian Full Moon early on the 17^th (2 AM MT) can bring hard news. Chatty Mercury opposes shadowy Pluto. This is great for digging out poison but hard on a relationship. As they say in the South, “no need to dig up snakes just to kill them. Pretty soon they slither out on their own.” Besides, with Neptune involved, no one knows what’s true anyway. Again, keep that immune system strong.

Mars and Pluto face off on the 18^th through the 19^th involving both Mercury and the Moon. This allows for a natural excavation of those deeper levels and hopefully doesn’t mean hard aggressive talk between nations or family members. This best thing you can do now is be kind and work hard. You’ll get a lot done.

Summer solstice on the 21^st, the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere, and the Sun’s move into gentle Cancer (10 AM MT). Also today, Neptune retrogrades turning your dreamworld into a haven. The next four months offer you a rich inner landscape.

Venus opposes abundant Jupiter on the 23^rd and both square dreamy Neptune. Another over-the-top energy transit. If there were ever a day for double dessert – this is it! Watch out for careless spending. This energy lingers for the next few days making life fun and full.

On the 26^th Mercury leaves Cancer for creative Leo where it will retrograde July 7^th to July 31^st traveling back from Leo into Cancer. But, for now, we’ve in the clear to move forward on plans.

The month ends with a party atmosphere as Mars prepares to enter Leo to join Mercury. Still, let’s not forget, with the Sun in Cancer now the focus is on those we love. 

July brings us Mercury retrograde and an eclipse. Enjoy the last month of spring, the mercurial energy of the young child Gemini and the loving mother Cancer. 

Your astrologer,

Dulce

Greetings Dear Ones,

This month the cosmic focus is on the support you and I receive every day – the energy of Taurus. This sign rules our earth home and is critical to our understanding of what it means to be a human. Why is that? Because Taurus represents the material we’re literally made from and IS the ground on which we stand. Take time between now and May 21st (when the Sun leaves Taurus for Gemini) to get as grounded, as practical, and as real as you can about who you are, what you value and what you want.

Taurus is governed by Venus, also known in our earliest history as Inanna, the Goddess who descended to the underworld and rose again, led out of those dark caverns by Enki, little Mercury. This myth has much to teach us about the mysteries of life and though Taurus may appear plodding and slow do not be fooled! Taurus (and it’s opposite sign Scorpio) hold the secrets of the deep. There is much for you to discover this month!

May begins with the ancient celebration of Beltane on May 1st, a reminder of the inner and outer fires that sustain life.  And May also begins with a retrograde Saturn encouraging you to formulate an inner strategy when dealing with life, specifically your career, family and long term plans. Saturn, Pluto and the south node are together in Capricorn continuing the build up to the cosmic events coming in 2020. Another reminder for you to center yourself where you want to be.

There’s a plethora of Aries energy as the month opens. The Moon is tender next to Chiron in Aries, and Venus and Mercury in that sign encourage you to take care of yourself. Do something to secure your happiness on the 2nd and 3rd when the Moon meets Venus and then Mercury.

The Moon disappears into the bright light of the Sun and the brilliant genius of Uranus on the 4th for the Taurus New Moon that evening (MT). This is an excellent time to plant seeds of sustainability in your own life. Take time to replenish at the cellular level with time in the garden and other creative projects. This New Moon is in the middle of Taurus – a stable center – a ballast or fulcrum upon which you can find a solid spot to stand on. 

Cinco de Mayo the Moon pulls away from the Sun as Mars opposes Jupiter. The quest for wisdom and action run strong today. Get a focus for yourself and shoot that arrow toward your goal. You can accomplish a lot but don’t over do! Jupiter has been known to lead to excess. Be mindful.

On the 6^th, little Mercury enters steady Taurus bringing a purposefulness to your actions. As the waxing Moon moves through Gemini, the pace picks up. The 7^th is particularly energizing as the Moon joins the Mars/Jupiter opposition. The 8^th through the 10^th the Moon moves through watery Cancer bringing rain and feelings. On the 8^th Mercury conjuncts Uranus bringing unexpected change and news. It’s a good day to do something different. On the really sad side, the faster-than-anticipated extinction of species brings us hard news. We ALL live here, and we’re all connected. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/05/06/one-million-species-face-extinction-un-panel-says-humans-will-suffer-result/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.59cd20d672bc

What can you and I do? We can be mindful. We can be aware that we chose to incarnate at this time and that all things are sacred. This our home and we love it. We can practice love. The 9^th may feel somber but it’s an excellent day for getting work done.

The 10^th through the 12^th the Moon travels through Leo reminding you that courage and creativity are a big part of life’s journey. Tune into insights on the 10^th and on the 12^th feel the cosmic power surge. Later on the 12^th through to the 14^th the grounding influence of the Virgo Moon and the Taurus Sun’s good connections with Saturn and Pluto bring a deep grounding energy. Use this time to your advantage.

May 15^th is a big day! Venus, Taurus’ ruling planet moves into Taurus. This is good news and brings stabilizing realistic boundaries as well as a healthy dose of relaxation and pleasure. Venus will be in Taurus for the next four weeks. Use this time to get a sense of your values and priorities. It’s a good time to tend to banking and other financial matters. Also, that same day active Mars enters watery Cancer until the first week of July. Your focus and drive turn toward emotional satisfaction and family. Love the ones you’re with and all that.

In the meantime, energy builds with the waxing Moon. The Scorpio Full Moon on the 18^th brings many hidden things to light. Surprising changes in plans are possible as Venus and Uranus connect. Let go of what no longer serves you.

The energy shifts on the 21^st when both the Sun and Mercury leave solid Taurus for chatty Gemini. Gemini energy is much faster than Taurus and accelerates whatever direction you’ve chosen for yourself. Communication of all kinds is highlighted now as the next month gives you an opportunity to express your opinion. The 23^rd to the 25^th is especially potent for getting your message across.

The 26^th through the 29^th brings up emotions and insights from your inner world. The 29^th could be especially insightful, or painful. The Aries Moon reminds you to take care of yourself, and when the Moon enters Taurus and connects with Uranus on the 31^st an unexpected encounter changes your direction.

Let the wisdom of Venus guide you this month. Nestle into the comfort of Taurus. And when the energy changes to Gemini on the 21^st, open up and fly.

Your astrologer,

Dulce

Dear Ones,

See yourself as a child. Follow the blooming tulips and the little grape hyacinths as they dot the garden stepping stones. In the northern hemisphere where I live, life is pressing its way into stems and leaves. Tiny green buds bead the thin twigs and birds sing as they busily weave their nests. This month nature herself shows you the way to go. 

We enter April coming out of the primordial ooze of Pisces and what seemed to me to be a timeless Mercury retrograde in a dreamy landscape. Time we spend lingering and dreaming shifts this month. 

April’s first cosmic pointer is the Sun in Aries. In terms of solar power, this is the time to put your foot on the road of this unfolding year. Aries is the first, the new, masculine, vibrant, ego-centered Ram energy of fire. Feeling it? It may be sensitive for you, or perhaps you sense the strength of it.

Ram with Golden Fleece by Francis Broomfield

Aries is ruled by Mars which is newly in Gemini. From now and through the next 60 days, Geminis and Sagittarians will be busy and doing some short travels; as will Virgos and Pisces to some extent. 

Despite the quickness of Mars in Gemini, the lingering Pisces dreamscape hangs on as the Moon nestles in Pisces, meeting Mercury and Neptune in the first few days of the month. The 2^nd is especially gentle and impressionable. 

All is quiet, preparing for the birth of the Aries New Moon early in the morning MT April 5^th.  This is an excellent time to begin your new venture. Angelic presence is strong and the power of active imagination works for you. Dream, create, pray your new seed into this good environment.

The Moon enters Taurus on the 6^th and things may feel more grounded. Over the next few days Mercury continues to pull away from Neptune while Venus draws closer to the God of the Sea. Inspiration, forgiveness, kindness, compassion, loss and beauty are greatly possible. So too is deception. Maintain a soft heart and a clear mind.

The 10^th is an unusual day and you may experience hope in the face of adversity as Venus and Neptune come into an exact conjunction while the Sun squares Saturn. 

Jupiter retrogrades on the 10^th also (until this August) giving you an opportunity to internalize an important lesson. 

Don’t blow things out of proportion on the 11^th when Mercury squares Jupiter. Keep a low profile and learn something.

Complexity on the 13^th as the Sun squares Pluto. How deep do you want to go? This could be difficult. Luckily the 14^th feels a little easier when the Sun and Jupiter trine. In other words, a little bit of wisdom and a dash of practical optimism easily dispel shadows. 

New vision and self-sufficiency comes with Mercury’s move into Aries on the 17^th. Start taking care of you and look for a new way. 

Look up on April 19th – Energy builds at the second Libra Full Moon of the year. At the last degrees of Libra, this Full Moon is a culmination and celebration of partnership. It’s a tender day as Mercury and Chiron connect. Feelings of loneliness and/or self-healing are likely. Be gentle with one another. Love mightily.

The very next day April 20^th, the energy shifts a great deal:  gracious Venus leaves the all-encompassing compassion of Pisces for the survivalist instincts of Aries. Watch out for yourself without being narcissistic. And the Sun enters earth-loving Taurus. Taurus invites us all to slow down and become the container in which growth occurs. Think about that. Better yet, feel it.

The 22^nd and 23^rd are active and sensitive. The Taurus Sun conjuncts Uranus on the 22^nd making for changes and surprises, while on the 23^rd Venus and Chiron connect in Aries. Ow! Love hurts sometimes. Gather support and be kind. It’s a good time for energy healing and rebirth. Egos may bruise easily. Take nothing personally.

Transformation goes underground when Pluto retrogrades in Capricorn on the 24^th. Sensibility reigns over the next few days as the Moon moves through Capricorn. 

Keep your immune system strong on the 27^th when Mars and Neptune square. Strengthen your auric shield too. This is an excellent time to catch up with yourself. Try journaling to receive important messages and connect the dots. Don’t engage in gossip.

The month ends as Mercury and Mars form a favorable connection. Communication is everything! Saturn turns retrograde at month’s end also. It’s okay to pause and evaluate. In fact, it’s a good thing.

That’s it for now. I’ll see you back here next month for the Taurus New Moon coming up on the 4^th.

Blessings, 

Your astrologer,

Dulce

Remember, you matter, we are all connected. Earth is our home and love is our destination.

Hello dear friends,

Of necessity this column is short on words and long on astro power. What an amazing month!

The first part of the month belongs to gentle Pisces, a reminder that forgiveness is an essential life practice. But on the 20^th the Sun enters Aries, the beginning point, shifting your focus and direction from the past to the present, and into the future.

The month begins with a darkening Moon. Things may feel as if they’re finishing up instead of beginning. But big things are coming – just you wait and see.

Chatty Mercury is on vacation (retrograde) from March 5^th to March 27^th and travels backwards from the last degree of Pisces to the middle of Pisces. This is a perfect time to repair relationships and to reflect on where you’re going. It’s not a good time to make big purchases or big decisions. Give yourself lots of wiggle room to download Spirit’s messages.

Mark your calendars for March 6^th. This is quite a day folk, make it special! It’s a beautiful Pisces New Moon and holds tremendous potential for forgiveness and healing. But wait, there’s more! At this New Moon change-agent Uranus enters earthy Taurus. This is a big move. Uranus takes 84 years to travel around the Sun and its last sojourn in Taurus, apart from a brief nip in and out last year, was in the 1930s. Some of the themes of this planetary move include increased consequences of climate change, the importance of growing your own food, changes with banking and money systems and overall shifts in aesthetics.

Uranus entering Taurus reminds me of a friend of mine who has two young men living in her basement. One of them is her son, yet the other young man has begun to take her for granted, treating her as if she were his mother. That’s what our relationship to the earth (Taurus) is like. She’s our mother. She gives and gives, and we take and take and one day we discover there’s an end to her tolerance because she literally has no more left to give.

Become conscious of your choices. Use your own bags at the store, recycle, take your own cup wherever you go. Forget plastic lids and straws. Are you a baby? Do you have to have a sippy cup? If so, use your own. Another friend keeps her reusable straw in her purse and pulls it out whenever she needs it. While it’s true that the plastic problem is enormous (floating islands of it in the oceans) our small daily choices do add up. Be brave – move forward with wisdom dear friends. We all need to grow up.

Taurus and Scorpio folk, and to a certain extent Aquarians and Leos, will all feel Uranus’ changing and quickening energy over the next seven years. Hold onto your hat!

March 9th and 10th I’m teaching the insightful work of Sacred Contracts developed by Caroline Myss. More info available here: https://www.astrologybydulce.com/events/

With Mercury retrograde, the Pisces dreamy feeling and a sense of loss haunts the next few weeks. But it also brings a new perspective. Stay attuned to subtle levels of meaning and vibration during this time. Try not to escape into drugs and alcohol. Play inspiring music. Scent your home with uplifting essential oils. Lift yourself up in prayer.

The energy shifts dramatically when the Sun enters Aries at spring equinox (March 20th); from the Pisces watery end of times energy to the Aries fiery beginning of things. We’re inspired and emboldened to activate our lives toward more authenticity. Things might get too hot and you might become impatient if it weren’t for the lingering Pisces undertones.

March 20th Spring equinox isn’t just the Sun entering Aries. The same day there’s also a really big (supermoon) Full Moon in Libra. I love the astro-synchronicity of a Full Moon at Equinox. Gorgeous. This Full Moon is about relationships and ego drives. Ask yourself if there’s a way to bring more balance into your life. The Sun connects with wounded healer Chiron and great tenderness abounds. Practice kindness. If you need to end something with someone, do it quickly and efficiently. 

Our first solar power group meets on the 23rd. I’m excited for it. Here’s more info here: https://www.astrologybydulce.com/events/

The 24^th is a fuzzy kind of day and things continue in a foggy kind of way for a while. You’ll need to rely on your intuition as the way may not seem clear.

On the 26^th Venus enters Pisces. This is the essence of compassion, a truly beautiful and boundless energy. This energy will linger for a month. Take advantage of it.

On the 27^th Mercury stations direct, clearing obstacles out the way, but it still has to traverse back through Pisces and for the rest of the month it also hangs out with dreamy Neptune. This could be confusing. It could also be very tender. What is the truth? Who said what? Maintain your boundaries. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself going over the same old ground. It’s okay. Watch your desire to escape. As an old preacher friend once told me, “Go to the Throne before you go to the phone.” Prayer works. Meditation works. Qi gong works. Energy is real.

The month ends as active Mars enters dualistic Gemini. Gemini and Sagittarius watch out. Mars will run you ragged if you let it. Maintain an even pace.

Friends, the power of these times is incredible. Enjoy the month of March by easing your way through it. Intuition, compassion, forgiveness and new directions are this month’s gift to you.

Blessings,

Dulce

P.S.Remember you matter, we are all connected. Earth is our home and love is our destination.

Greetings Earthlings,

The month of February belongs mostly to the civic-minded energy of socially intelligent Aquarius. It’s your time of year to connect with others and to pursue social action. February is a short middling month bookended by eclipses and a government shutdown in January and Mercury retrograde in March. February also contains a dangerous element designed to push you through the status quo with the planet Mars making key aspects to other cosmic players. We’ll feel the strangeness of this time as the month starts.

In the meantime, I invite those of you who are reaching for your best and higher selves to come to either my Sacred Contract class to get the deal your ego made with your soul; and/or the Solar Power group so you can go forward into the next few years with confidence. More info here: https://www.astrologybydulce.com/events/

Here’s how February goes:

1^st: Mars squares Pluto – watch out. Agendas clash. Avoid road rage. Practice peace. Complete a difficult task.

2^nd: Exciting day as Venus and Uranus trine. Anything can happen – new love affair, end to an old one, or even a shift in values. Watch the stock market and see what happens.

3^rd: The Super Bowl here in the good ‘ole USA and pretty Venus enters prudent Capricorn bringing everything down to earth. I sincerely hope the government shutdown is in the rear-view mirror by this time. Venus in Capricorn will put things to order and rightly so.

4^th: Aquarian New Moon mid-day (MT) sets us off on the right note. New friendships and adventures await you. Think about deepening your conversation and broadening your horizons. Ask yourself “what wants to make itself known to me?”

5^th: Chinese New Year! Time to celebrate as this occasion ushers in the Year of the Pig. In this overwhelmingly Saturnian/Plutonian environment, the Year of the Pig brings hope and stability.

6^th – 7^th: The Moon travels through dreamy Pisces as a harbinger of things to come. It’s time to meditate and tune in. Let your dreams guide you.

8^th – 9^th: The Moon travels through fiery Aries encouraging new possibilities. Again, we’re getting a portent of what’s to come over the next few weeks and months.

10^th: Mercury changes signs and enters nebulous Pisces. Mercury will retrograde in this sign from March 5^th to the 28^th. This makes for lack of clarity and discernment. Your job is to listen closely to your inner voice and to respond to life’s challenges with intuition. 

11^th – 12^th: The Moon enters earthy Taurus stabilizing the building energy. Stay on track. Mind your own business.

13^th: Use extreme caution. Feisty Mars connects with erratic Uranus at the last degree of Aries. Hotheads hit the breaking point. Danger abounds. Be careful when driving and using sharp objects and power tools. Accidents are likely. Practice peace and stay away from large groups of people.

14^th: Mars make the headlines again when it enters stable Taurus where it will remain for the next two months. This brings a measure of stability to Valentine’s Day while the Gemini Moon stirs up excitement.

15^th – 16^th: The Moon travels through emotional Cancer opposing stern Saturn and transformative Pluto. Things may feel hard. Take it in stride, this too shall pass.

17^th – 18^th: Things get a little dramatic as the waxing Moon travels through creative Leo and the Sun prepares to leave social Aquarius for dreamy Pisces. Acknowledge the energy shift and allow yourself to change along with it. Also, during these days, Venus connects with Saturn encouraging moderation in all things.

18^th: Energy shift as the Sun enters gentle Pisces. The next 30 days are for your inner voyage. Pay close attention to your feelings and dreams. This isn’t the first time this month that we’re getting this message. Also, wounded healer Chiron slips back into Aries complete with Pisces for the time being. This is a subtle move but a powerful one. Aries and Libra folks prepare to face wounds and heal them over the next several years. On this day, Mercury connects with dreamy Neptune – you may want to check out. Write a poem instead.

19^th: Big old Super Moon in Virgo today as the Moon comes close to Earth. Subtle energy abounds. Tune in. Make this a calm day. Pay attention to the details. Listen to your body. Eat mostly greens and grains. Rest.

20^th: Still resonating with the Full Moon. Keep writing and painting. 

21^st: The Moon enters egalitarian Libra encouraging diplomacy. We’re going to need it.

22^nd – 23^rd: Venus connects with powerful Pluto in Capricorn. Jealousy and secrets, money and things owed. If you can’t stand the heat stay out of the kitchen.

24^th – 25^th: Things feel intense with the fallout of the last few weeks. The Moon in Scorpio encourages you to hold your tongue.

26^th– 27^th: Mars and the Sun play kissy kissy. It’s a good time to shake off bad feelings and get something done. The 27^th is particularly active.

28^th: This short month ends with Mars and the Moon in harmony.

Whew, well that’s it folks. I’ll see you back here in March. Remember: you matter, we are all connected, Earth is our home and love is our destination.

Many blessings,

Dulce

Dear friends,

Happy New Year! Blessings for an incredible time ahead.

Here are the global and personal questions that await us all in 2019: Who’s the boss? Who has the power? What is dying? And, what is being born?

With three eclipses in Capricorn this year the global focus is on government and rules/regulations. In your chart the focus is on your business life, tradition, duty, family, father and profession.

2019 is prelude to and preparation for, the intense experiences awaiting us in 2020 through to the fall of 2023 as our nation goes through the process of a Pluto return (and a Pluto opposition to its Mercury). Humans would have to live 248 to 250 years to live the length of a Pluto cycle, so we never experience it. Yet, our nation will soon be old enough and energy steadily builds starting now. In 2020, transits to the USA chart show a massive focus (Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn conjunct in Capricorn) on two opposing points in the United States chart: Pluto in Capricorn and Mercury in Cancer. Fear is Pluto’s tool. Mercury is the messenger.  

There’s a huge power struggle ahead of us along with an attempt to create barriers and structures against the corruption, breakdown, and lawlessness we’ll see at the Government/structural/authoritarian level. Shadows emerge. We must insure they don’t predominate. Conversely, this energy can also be a return to the power of the people’s voice. Need I remind you, there’s a Presidential election in 2020 and it’s a big one given these transits.

As I write, the Government is on a partial shutdown in an attempt to force political agendas. Is this the way a government should be used? I’m not a politician but it doesn’t take one to see the incredible stresses and re-arranging this country has gone through both domestically and nationally. The most recent energy of deconstruction will continue and magnify over the coming months. 

The prevailing energy feels like we’re in the tight spot in an hourglass my husband says. Indeed. The United States of America is going through a birth canal and birth is painful my friends, as you know. Yet birth brings new life. We live in a culture that denies death and yet death is also a big part of the next few years. Pluto is the guardian of the underworld after all. It’s time to face the shadows and recognize they’re not nearly as big as they appear. It’s time to press forward into your new life. It’s not as hard as you think. Birth awaits.

BIG CHANGES IN 2019

This is the year in which to position yourself in the right spot for you, so you can not only ride out the coming storms but prosper and thrive also. I’m holding a Solar Power group to assist those in the metaphorical birth canal come forward into their waiting lives with the support and ingenuity of the collective. 

Jan 5th: Capricorn Solar Eclipse

January 20^th:  Please join me and others on January 20^th in Palisade CO to go through the hot spots and magic of 2019. It’s a fascinating year. Bring a calendar and your chart for general discussion. https://www.astrologybydulce.com/events/

Jan 20 8 – 10 PM: Leo Lunar Eclipse 

February 12: Danger! Mars and Uranus connect in the last degrees of Aries. Rash decision making. Anger. Incidents of road rage or war so please practice peace. Push through on difficult tasks. Stay centered. Keep your cool. Big fire coming on through.

March 7^th: Big changes occur as Uranus re-enters earth-based Taurus on March 7^th and stays there for the next seven years. Earth changes and capricious financial markets are par for the course during the next seven years.  Store water, grow your own food and see if you can diversify your income. Financial markets shift dramatically over this period and currency may change or alter. What to do about that IRA? Dave Ramsey, please weigh in.

July 2: Cancer Solar Eclipse

July 16: Capricorn Lunar Eclipse

November 11^th: Excitement! Drum roll please as little Mercury crosses the face of the Sun on November 11^th. The power of the pen and the Press are restored! The importance of the well-thought out turn of phrase is magnified.

Dec 2: Jupiter enters Capricorn

Dec 26: Capricorn solar eclipse

If you’d like closer attention and deeper planning to your life, or you feel something has to end and another part begin, please consider my up-coming monthly collective based on the transiting solar energy in your chart, and yourself as a fragment of the Sun. Though we’ll use astrological timing, the group will be much more than astrology. I’m very excited about it.

More information here: https://www.astrologybydulce.com/events/

PLAY BY PLAY FOR JANUARY

1^st: Somber beginnings to the New Year as the Sun conjuncts Saturn in Capricorn. News about an authority. Decorum and dignity. Difficulty and disappointment with Government. Seriousness prevails and yet there’s a feeling of optimism as Mars enters Aries bringing fresh energy. Action and commitment are required. Sort through your possibilities and get real about your circumstances. No pie in the sky! Great day for challenging the outdoors and downloading new ideas. 

2^nd – 4^th: the dark Moon encourages hibernation. Let your ideas and plans percolate. Possibilities abound. Think positively. 

5^th: There’s a total solar eclipse Jan 5^th. This is an important precursor to the next two years. The Sun, New Moon and Saturn are opposite the Sun in the United States chart. A new leader emerges. Use this energy personally by being the accountant and manager of your own life. Trim down excesses at this practical New Moon.

6^th: Uranus turns direct on the 6^th waking us up. Be brave. Know what’s important to you. Initiate some kind of change. Fallout from the eclipse lingers as the Moon connects with Pluto. Fear not!

7^th – 8^th:  Energy shift! Lift up your hearts and rejoice. Venus leaves intense Scorpio for optimistic Sagittarius and the Moon travels through social Aquarius, reminding us that it’s all about for the people, by the people. 

9th – 10^th: Dreamy days. Let inspiration guide you as the Moon connects with Neptune on the 10th. A poem waits to be written.

11^th: Action day. Time to face those shadows as the Sun meets Pluto. Bold but tender is the way to go.

11^th – 13^th: Time for sensible decision making as Mercury connects with business-minded Saturn. Family time is important.

13^th: Keep your head screwed on! Is it fact or fantasy? Can you actually achieve the things you’re inspired to do? Maybe, maybe not. (Jupiter square Neptune)

13^th – 14^th: Bold new initiatives and independent thought and action are encouraged as the Moon moves through Aries and connects with Mars and Uranus. Caution – don’t be careless!

15^th – 16^th: Easy does it. Keep making progress as the Moon moves through steady Taurus in harmony with the prevailing Capricorn energy. It is all working to your benefit!

17^th – 18^th: A little schizophrenia is possible. You may feel a little divided and unsure of which alluring path to take, as the quick and waxing Moon dashes through sparkling Gemini and opposite Venus and Jupiter. Have fun and learn something!

18^th: A day for love! Fire and electricity sizzle as the celestial lovers Mars and Venus trine. Bring something new into your marriage. Single folks get lucky. Powerful conversations are possible as Mercury connects with insightful Pluto.

19^th: Energy builds with the coming Super Moon and the Sun prepares to change signs. Do something practical. Family matters weigh in.

20^th: Big shifts and changes! Class with Dulce! The Sun leaves sensible Capricorn for egalitarian Aquarius and the Moon waxes to fullness at a lunar eclipse in Leo. Ideas for a more meaningful, creative and practical existence come through to you over the next few days.

21^st – 22^nd: Get moving though the way may feel tough. Be patient and stay focused as Mars squares Saturn. 

22^nd: Lucky day! Expand your horizons. Think positively. Don’t overspend but do invest in your travels and/or your education. Venus and Jupiter connect.

23^rd – 24^th: Get organized and keep things tidy. These days are excellent for fasting and letting go as the Moon travels through Virgo and opposes Chiron.

24^th: News travels! Mercury enters social, intellectual and stubborn Aquarius. Invest your mental energy in something that will reward you over time. Mercury will stay in Aquarius until February 10^th. 

25^th – 26^th: Flow and tension. Maximize the dynamic energy by doing qi gong or some other energy practice. Let your inner peace settle outer discord.

27^th: Inner tension leads to success in the outer world. Make peace with yourself as the Scorpio Moon squares Aquarian Mercury and Sun.

28th: Connect the dots. Insights highly likely as Mercury meets the Sun. Mental overstimulation possible. Talk to someone. Share ideas. Read (or write) a good book.

29^th – 30^th: Mood lifts! Freedom is possible. Get out and enjoy yourself as the Moon travels through gypsy Sadge and connects with abundant Jupiter and lady Venus. 

30^th – 31^st: The month ends on a tender note. Your manifestations want to come to life. Feed your dreams with practical action and commitments. (Saturn sextile Neptune)

That’s it folks, more to come in February. In the meantime, please keep the monthly collective gathering in mind. Uranus is the planet that rules group interactions and with its shift into Taurus a few weeks before the group begins on Saturday night, March 23rd we’re going to be grateful for the power, wisdom and energy of the collective to help shift each of us forward. https://www.astrologybydulce.com/events/

Stay tuned, thanks for reading and remember; you matter, we are all connected, earth is our home and love is our destination.

Your astrologer,

Dulce

P.S. If you like the new format of this cosmic blog thank my outspoken girlfriends Thea and Dawn. And to my soul friend Denise, as always, thanks for the editing.