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Greetings Earthlings,

Here we are at the tail end of 2019 with all its hoop-las and holy-daze. December is a striking month in that the energy changes quite dramatically, mostly due to Jupiter’s move into stern Capricorn for the first time in 12 years and a Solar Eclipse on Christmas Day.

Hopefully, you’ve rooted yourself into your perfect spot. As I’ve written many times, 2020 is a problematic year, especially as six planets retrograde for long months at a time, delaying and obscuring the simplest of actions. Election Day USA November 3, 2020 is especially fraught with obstacles and confusion. Those of us who can read the cosmic maps (the gift of astrology) can see the way ahead, but life can only be lived in the present. Make this month count as you realize that the power is indeed, in the present.

Take advantage of the optimistic energy of Sagittarius and lean into the vision of your life. Sagittarius gives you the opportunity to find meaning and purpose for your life. Discover it this month as the Sun travels through this hopeful sign until winter solstice on December 21^st. There’s a lot of earth energy in the heavens this month, the Sun being the only celestial body in sunny Sadge as the month opens. So right off the bat you may feel grounded.

The month begins with Jupiter’s move into Capricorn on the 2^nd. Think back 12 years. What was happening for you in 2007? Planetary cycles tend to bring similar events to us so that we may learn and grow while on the earth plane. Jupiter’s warm abundant presence is curtailed in the heavy pragmatism of this most serious of earth signs and the forecast for 2020 is not warm and fuzzy. Nonetheless, Jupiter is always a feel-good energy so we can continue to expect and receive blessings though they may be tempered by the seriousness of the coming times.

On the 3^rd, Venus and Mars play well together making everything alright.

The 5^th is a tender day as the Aries Moon connects with sensitive Chiron. Do something that makes you feel better about yourself.

The 8^th could send some surprises your way when the Taurus Moon connects with wild Uranus. Mercury is at the tail end of its long sojourn through Scorpio so beware of heavy thinking. On the 9^th it makes the leap into Sagittarius and spirits lift. Mercury can be scattered in this sign so be alert over the next three weeks to sweeping statements and unclear outcomes.

11^th sees a Full Gemini Moon shining down, bringing the ability to connect the dots as you make sense of what you’re doing. There’s a square to Neptune at this Full Moon so don’t get yourself into a position where you’re being taken advantage of. Neptune invites dreams and dreaming so pay close attention to what comes through for you at this Full Moon. Saturn gets in on the Full Moon too stabilizing the situation and sending good business ideas your way.

The next few days (12^th – 14^th) see a flurry of cosmic activity including an intense Venus/Pluto conjunction which could evoke jealousy and intrigue; and a Mars/Neptune sextile which could see men and/or action plans promising more than they can deliver. 

Despite the waning Moon, the 14^th and 15^th are high jinx lucky days as Jupiter connects favorably with wild Uranus both in Earth signs. Try something new; for example work with and make art out of clay; or design things with rocks. It’ll be over eight years before Jupiter and Uranus will trine again so do make this a special time.

On the 17^th through the 19^th Mars connects favorably with stern Saturn making these great days for concerted effort and practical action.

The next few days sees Venus enter the final degrees of practical Capricorn while Saturn creeps up closer to Pluto. This conjunction will occur in early January 2020 and brings with it a foreshadowing of difficult times ahead.

Very early on the 20^th (MT), gracious Venus leaves prudent Capricorn for social Aquarius. Equality and fairness take center stage as personal relationships cool down for intellectual pursuits. 

Winter Solstice on the 21^st and the Sun leaves philosophical Sagittarius for Capricorn where most of the action is anyway. It’s time to turn your attention to the basic structure of your life – bill paying, medical insurance, and all that boring but really important stuff.

The 22^nd is a break away day as Venus square Uranus. It’s time to exert your freedom as you spread your wings and fly. New friendships and adventures await but can destabilize the status quo.

Christmas Eve brings new traditions as the Sun, newly in Capricorn, connects favorably with wild Uranus. This is on the heels of a New Moon solar eclipse on Christmas Day. Wow! Talk about opening a door to a higher portal. Jupiter is present at this lunation making wisdom and common sense available to all. Good business decisions and old friendships bring luck and good fortune.

Capricorn energy prevails over the next few days focusing your attention on your goals and plans. This becomes enhanced when chatty Mercury enters this most prudent, and also most lusty, of signs late on the 28^th. If you use this time wisely and strategize for the coming year, you’ll be well pleased. 

Mercury trines with Uranus during the last days of 2019 bringing fresh ideas and bold solutions to you. A little bit of re-structuring can help you immensely. The year ends as the Pisces Moon connects with Neptune. This can be melancholy but that’s what singing Auld Lang Syne is for. Don’t let yourself disappear. Dream a positive dream and connect to your highest self. 2020 brings many challenges but it’s not anything you can’t do. Au contraire mes frères et soeurs, we’re entering a time when we get to be and do what is most important to us.

Many blessings and remember — you matter, we are all connected, Earth is our home and love is our destination.

Your astrologer,

Dulce

Greetings Earthlings!

Can you feel Scorpio’s intense watery depths? They are magnified by Mercury’s retrograde in Scorpio (until 11/20), so we have no where to go but down and in. In our superficial world this deep dive isn’t going to hurt. Au contraire mon frère et ma soeur, it will heal you. The Sun in Scorpio (and Mercury’s retrograde) lends an air of vital energy to your activities and may even take you to the brink of life and death. Scorpio provides images to project upon and guidance/input from the Universe.

Mark your calendars for this is a magical month – Venus enters Sagittarius 11/1. Mercury will cross the face of the Sun in a rare transit on the 11^th. There’s a Taurus Full Moon 11/12; Mars enters Scorpio 11/18, the Sun enters Sagittarius 11/22; and on 11/24 Jupiter and Venus play kissy kiss while Mars opposes Uranus. That’s a truly big day! The Sagittarius New Moon is on 11/26 and Neptune turns direct on 11/27.

The month opens with Mercury’s retrograde. This is a reminder to turn inward, bringing emotional issues and relationships to a rational resting place. The month also starts off with a sensible dose of Capricorn as the Moon travels through Capricorn and connects with the somber duo of Saturn and Pluto. These two will make a spectacular connection next year and Jupiter will join them. This coincides with the USA race for the presidency. I see this as a time when the laws of the land will be challenged in an unprecedented way. This is already unfolding with Donald Trump’s presidency and the current impeachment hearings. Truly, these are difficult times and are expected to get more difficult in 2020. Pluto is the modern-day ruler of Scorpio (Mars the esoteric and ancient ruler) so this month gives us clues as to what to expect over the next year.

But, back to Scorpio and November 2019. On the 1^st, the Capricorn influence softens as Venus, Goddess of love and pleasure, enters optimistic Sagittarius bringing fun and adventure to romance. Venus trines gentle Chiron over the next few days, inviting you to heal your self-esteem.

The 3^rd through the 5^th the Moon travels through intellectual Aquarius bringing social issues to the fore – just in time for Election Day on the 5^th. This is a challenging day. Mars and Pluto square one another while Venus inconjuncts Uranus. Our values are not aligned and agendas conflict.

The 6^th through the 7^th the watery Pisces Moon soothes spirits and may even feel confusing. 

The 8^th is a special day for forgiveness and unity. Neptune trines the Sun; and Saturn and Neptune sextile. This is a rare connection and won’t occur again until 2031! Use it to bless all beings, forgive your family, and to connect with the Divine.

The next few days are fiery as the waning Moon travels through Aries connecting harmoniously with Venus and Jupiter. Use this time to be inspired and bold.

Veteran’s Day on the 11^th features a rare transit of Mercury across the face of the Sun. Occurring during a Mercury retrograde no less. The Sun represents authority and Mercury represents the message.  Pay attention to insights you receive today. http://www.eclipsewise.com/oh/tm2019.html 

The Taurus Full Moon on the 12^th exposes your emotions and hidden agendas. This is your cue to let go and let God. There are simply some things you can’t control. It’s time to acknowledge the end of a season in your life and to begin a time of deep resting. Again, listen to the message!

On the 13^th you may question reality when Venus squares Neptune. Watch out you don’t over-do on the 14^th when the Moon opposes Jupiter. There’s no need to accuse anyone or blow things out of proportion – not all the facts are available.

The energy is quite watery and emotional through to the 18^th as the Moon travels through Cancer in harmony with the Scorpio Sun. The 18^th to the 20^th the Moon in Leo strengthens your ego and confidence. This may also increase general stubbornness and a refusal to change. 

Early (MT) on the 19^th Mars enters its home sign of Scorpio giving you a regenerative boost and taking your agenda underground. Secrets abound and sexual energy is in the air.

The Virgo Moon over the next few days is both grounding and stimulating and provides a perfect backdrop for Mercury as it turns direct on the 20^th. Amen! Chaos subsides a little as Mercury finds its way again.

Things keep getting better when on the 22^nd the Sun leaves steamy Scorpio for hopeful Sagittarius. Our moods lift toward the coming holiday season whether we want to or not. On the shadow side, Sagittarius believes in its own opinions and we’re likely to see even more fundamentalism over the next 30 days as polarizing parties espouse doctrine.

Please be cautious on the 23^rd through the 24^th. Mars opposes Uranus during this period. This is a difficult and dangerous transit. Stay away from crowds and angry people. Push forward in a difficult project as long as it doesn’t involve sharp objects or weapons. Mars and Uranus connections are associated with accidents and risk-taking behavior. On the positive side, this transit brings a feeling of freedom and exploration. Do something different today.

The 24^th is a most unusual over-the-top day. Loving Venus connects with abundant Jupiter at the Galactic center while later that day Mars opposes Uranus. This is the day to meet a love partner or to go further with the one you love. Be prudent and sensible – don’t let the wild energy of this day lead you astray.

The 25^th is a day to come to your senses as the Moon disappears into darkness and Venus, Goddess of love, enters prudent and pragmatic Capricorn. This is a total energy shift. 

The Sagittarius New Moon on the 26^th (two days before Thanksgiving in the USA) encourages a change in plan, or at least in attitude. With a trine to Chiron and a quincux to Uranus this New Moon opens your spirit and mind to new possibilities. Think about the Big Picture of your life right now because next month Jupiter will leave Sagittarius and enter Capricorn for the first time in 12 years. This will be a significant shift  and you’ll need your vision.

The 27^th is optimistic with a fair dose of tradition thrown in. Neptune turns direct today waking you from the dream and inviting you to remember you’re a spiritual being having a human experience. 

Thanksgiving (11/28) is always a special day but this one, this year, is especially so. Today Mercury trines Neptune for the last time this year. And Jupiter reaches the Galactic Center preparing to leave its home sign, not to be back for another 12 years. Make memories today as the Moon (feelings) connects with Venus. 

The Moon continues to travel through Capricorn through to the end of the month making family your foundation. Big changes are coming. New energy, not necessarily any easier, is on its way.

Remember, you matter. We are all connected, earth is our home and love is our destination.

Your astrologer,

Dulce

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.