Category: Astrology and Horoscopes

Mercury in retrograde

September 9th, 2022
Or how to navigate blurry environments!

Blurred lines! Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Mercury retrogrades are nothing to be feared despite their recently gained importance! Over the last few years, we’ve had lots of information about this particular movement, infused with the common fears of signing contracts, having troubles communicating or even travelling! Although there’s some truth in all of that, let us not forget that Mercury is going retrograde three times a year (and you survived it!) so time for us to debunk the myth or at least have an alternative approach to that celestial event!

Planets in retrograde can be seen as a request from the Universe to look inward and reflect in order to gain knowledge or perspective about a situation. During retrogrades, the world around us appears foggy: neither answers nor clarity can be found outside! Mercury represents the way we communicate and interact with others and while in retrograde, the fast-moving planet asks us to examine and ponder on the words we use in our daily conversations (including our inner dialogue).

Mercury will be in retrograde from September 9 to September 23 in the sign of Libra and from September 23 to October 2 in the sign of Virgo. What does it mean? An how can we make the most of it? Here are a few tips that will hopefully guide you through this event. In true Libra and Virgo fashion, partnerships, agreements/commitments, daily habits and work are strongly highlighted!
- Review everything that has been in the back of your mind or even bothering you
- Take a good look into contracts or agreements before signing them and don’t hesitate to ask if anything is unclear
- Take your time with relationships or partners and communicate as simply and clearly as possible
- Reassess your organisation in all areas (home, work, finances…)
- Have a copy or a back up for your files
- Refocus on you priorities: what’s essential in your life? how good is your work-life balance?
- Regroup your energy, retrogrades can be tiring
Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.
Carl Jung
Wednesday x Moon in Scorpio

August 31st, 2022
Or how to speak less and dive into your intuition!

Wednesday is always dedicated to Mercury and its qualities but with the Moon now in the sign of intense and intuitive Scorpio, time to listen to your gut instinct!

Feeling your way through this day! Photo by Erda Estremera on Unsplash

The moon in Scorpio invites us to dig deep into our psyche, feel intensely and listen carefully to our intuition or nudges. It requires us to approach this day with a good balance between heart and head: communication is not always verbal and some words could be misunderstood. Today more than ever, silence is gold!

As intense emotions can rise up to the surface, be kind to yourself and try to sit with them, you may discover real gems, solutions or answers in the depths of your heart.

Key words of the day:
- meditation
- divination
- mindfulness
- light meals
- water
- emotions
There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.
Rumi
New Moon in Virgo

August 27th, 2022
Or how to declutter and get back on track!

Neat and tidy baby! Photo by Hutomo Abrianto on Unsplash

As the Virgo season settles down deeply with this New Moon, several aspects that are essential to our well being emerge. New moons are always a good time to start afresh, get ready, do the work, think a project deeply and plan. This is especially true when the Moon is in Virgo, the sign of organisation, cleanliness and health among other things.

What does it mean practically?

Well, if the holidays (or Leo season!!) made you overindulge in all good things that life has to offer (hello cocktails, desserts and parties all night), this is the perfect time to readjust and get back to healthy habits! Your body and mind will thank you and it will help you deal with the ‘back-to-school/work/routine’ mood that’s just around the corner!

So, to make the most of this fantastic lunation, here are a few tips that will hopefully help you!
- Stay hydrated, water is so cleansing!
- Cut the crap out (quite literally, junk food, sodas, you know!) and try to eat healthy homemade meals and lots of fruits.
- Try as much as possible to swap coffee for herbal teas!
- Make a list of things you want to declutter or sort out, this is the right time!
- Gift your body a nice massage and/or implement a new skincare routine.
- Try to stretch your body, do some yoga or pilates to feel good and refreshed.
- Clean your place and smudge it, energetic reset couldn’t be better this weekend!
- Take a look at your finances and budget for the coming months.
Wishing you a very happy New Moon, new intentions and a clean slate ready to welcome the new you!

Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners.
William Shakespeare
Super Full Moon in Aquarius

August 11th, 2022
Or how to walk towards your dreams!

Fly me to the Moon!

This Super Full Moon is closing the cycle of the 2022’s super moons with a bang and lots of electricity!

The Moon in Aquarius is opposing the Sun in Leo and will be playing the perfect symphony when the Moon reaches 19° of Aquarius, on August 12th, 01.35 GMT.

Why is this Super Moon so crucial for us?

Full Moons represent a time of letting go, turning a page or closing a chapter. They gather the energies of the lunar cycle in a bright climax before a New Moon emerges. They always feel quite emotional and this one is particularly potent: it’s a Super Full Moon! The feels on steroids…

This Super Full Moon is also forming a square with Uranus in Taurus (and more loosely with the North Node and Mars) which brings its lot of tension and friction.

In these tense skies and right after the heavy energies of the Lion’s Gate Portal, we may feel drained, exhausted or might be craving some foods. The impact on our physical body is no joke but as everything in life, there’s always a valuable side to it! The Aquarius Super Full Moon is a revolutionary and eccentric player that pushes us towards our dreams, as long as we keep our mind open, progressive and focussed on humanitarianism. It invites us to look deep inside our psyche with authenticity and the willingness to improve ourselves and the world around us and to take the first steps towards our goals without doubts or constant inner criticism. Time is only wasted when we procrastinate for too long. The skies are supportive, now is a great time for starting what you want to create or work on! Remember that Aquarius is the sign of unconventionality, innovation and freedom!

The one and only you

This Super Full Moon will impact us differently, here are the highlighted areas for each zodiac sign (please look at your big 3: Ascendant, Sun and Moon!)
- Aries: social connections, hopes and dreams
- Taurus: career, public image
- Gemini: higher education, learning, travels
- Cancer: shared resources, rebirth of self, transformation
- Leo: partnerships, relationships
- Virgo: physical health, services, daily work
- Libra: creativity, kids, fertility
- Scorpio: home, domestic environment, family members
- Sagittarius: communication, short-distance travel, siblings, neighbours
- Capricorn: money, material possessions, self-esteem
- Aquarius: self, ego, identity, physical appearance
- Pisces: mental health, subconscious, undoing, secrets
Happy Super Full Moon! To reinvention and progress!

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.
Oscar Wilde
Lion’s Gate Portal

August 8th, 2022
Or how to channel infinity!

Baby light my fire!

Today is probably one of the most important dates of the year. The Lion’s Gate Portal, an annual cosmic event, reaches its climax on August 8th.

This is a very energetic moment, the skies are quite tense and Sirius, the brightest star aligns with the Sun to create a divine gate of possibilities.

The Sun is in flamboyant and fiery Leo, the Moon in powerful and strong Sagittarius so the Fire element is strong and activated. On the other hand, Venus, the planet of love, beauty and artistry is trining dreamy Neptune. What an explosive couple! So how can we get the best of both worlds?

The intensity of fire, its bright and potent energy have to be channelled through calm and creative endeavours. The cosmic forces at play are the perfect setting for divination (tarot, pendulum, runes…) as well as creative arts (we’re talking full spectrum here, no limitations allowed!)

This day could bring you lots of insight and you may even find answers to significant questions (if you take time to sit with yourself and ignore the madness around you!)

Away from the madding crowd!

As this day carries a gazillion possibilities, new starts and kaleidoscopic reinventions, here is a 5-step ritual to help you push open the door of infinite miracles.
- Take a shower or a bath and smudge your place with white sage, palo santo or incense (open your windows so the energies can circulate)
- Light a white candle and take a minute to recenter yourself (you can put your hand on your heart and take a few deep breaths)
- On a piece of paper, write down a list of habits, thoughts and fears you would like to get rid of and burn it with the white candle. Thank yourself and the Universe for this big release of negativity and throw away the ashes
- On a fresh new piece a paper, set your intentions and remember that your power is always in your heart space so be true and authentic
- Take some time to gaze at the flame and reflect on your intentions and dreams and let the candle consume itself or put a lid on it (don’t blow on it!)
May this wonderful portal bring you all that you need to become the person you want to be!

And the moral of that is – ‘Oh, ’tis love, ’tis love that makes the world go round!’
Lewis Carroll
Wednesday x Moon in Libra

August 3rd, 2022
Or how to gather all the air element qualities!

Time to get all mercurial without rushing! Balance and diplomacy are essential aspects of this particular day and lunation.

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What can we do to harness the power of this day?

Wednesday is linked to Mercury, the planet of communication, short-distance travel, wit, studies, writing, languages… So anything related to these areas can get a boost of energy! Perfect time to work on that essay or try a new language!

The moon in Libra, another air element, invites us to bring harmony and peace to the way we communicate and deal with others. Charm and diplomacy go a long way and if you have business deals to sign or contracts to discuss, this moon could be very beneficial.

Key words of the day:
- communication
- harmony
- diplomacy
- studies
- business contacts
- aesthetics
Words are all we have.
Samuel Beckett
This very ‘Tower’ moment

August 2nd, 2022
Or how to make an entrance!

Feels like déjà-vu?

Did you all feel the crumbling down of old patterns, rotten structures and weak foundations?

If not, you may have had vivid dreams, intense fatigue or even a deep questioning time about your life’s trajectory.

And you may be asking yourself: ‘where do I begin?’. And that’s the perfect start!

Energies have been building up for a while now and the skies are quite tumultuous at the moment. Not only did we just have a powerful New Moon in Leo (royal, flamboyant and generous) but also a very strong conversation in the sign of Taurus, including Uranus (the planet of sudden change, chaos, disruption and newness), the North Lunar Node (indicating the path ahead and the direction we should follow) and last but not least, Mars, the planet of power, courage, ambition and sexual energy. Add to the mix Lughnasadh or Imbolc and there you get quite a cocktail!

So enough with the explanations, the real question now is: how to survive or even thrive in such a context? As corny as these points may seem, basics will always work. There is so much wisdom in common sense!

Breathing – Inhale/Exhale -The Physio Company
- Drink a big glass of water, remember, hydration is key!
- Take a shower to clean your energy and aura.
- Sit or lie down comfortably, close your eyes and take 3 big inhales.
- Visualize a golden light surrounding you with warmth and protection.
- Gift yourself the time to do ‘nothing’, insight always comes when you’re feeling relaxed.
- Repeat a mantra to yourself, no matter the phrase, as long as it is infused with love and calmness.
- Remember: you were born to thrive, everything is temporary and if you follow your intuition, you’ll discover wonders.
Faith is a passionate intuition.
William Wordsworth