WITCH TIPS & HOROSCOPES

The week ahead starts off with a bang and slowly calms down. Mars in Aries and Pluto retrograde in Capricorn square off on July 1, making it an extremely intense day. We all want to dominate and take charge of situations and relationships, which will create immense power struggles. The following day, Mercury in Gemini aspects Saturn retrograde and Neptune retrograde, helping us mend problems with others. It’s an emotional day, so embrace your feelings. July 5 brings two planetary shifts: Mercury moves into Cancer and Mars enters Taurus. We’ll be taking a more passive approach to communication and confrontation — especially in the morning of the 5th when these two planets harmonize.

WITCH TIP:

It’s important to boost your confidence this week. Therefore, stating affirmations every day while gazing in the mirror will allow you to embrace your awesomeness. Make a list of your attributes and see them lovingly while you look in the mirror at yourself. Within days, you should have a brand new sense of being and self-esteem.

Aries

You can overcome any misunderstanding that comes your way through clear communication and compassion. Try writing down your inner thoughts and feelings before speaking with anyone with whom you’re struggling to understand this week. Seeing your thoughts on paper will help you ground your emotions and step into your power.

Taurus

Make sure you take extra care to see things through to the end as you might notice yourself getting distracted easily. Engage in interesting conversations and any ideas you have make and them known now. Welcome any new found feeling of purpose, pay it forward for some instant karma points.

Gemini

If you find yourself craving security, start making a plan for what you want to manifest in the new year and stay present with your current circumstances. Prioritize your personal pleasure and values. You can do this by creating a mood board for the coming months that explores your goals.

Cancer

You should be able to move through inner fears and self-doubt that persist in the beginning of the week in favor of working toward personal goals. Your identity and emotions will bring immense strength and a sense of comfort to your heart, as long as you are easy on yourself.

Leo

Don’t let gossip bring you down. Remind others that you’re the strongest lion they know and reclaim your power. Instead of letting them steam roll you, shut it down immediately. If they still choose to fight back, let your wit help you in making quippy remarks to usurp their power.

Virgo

Your psychic senses are strong this week, as well as your ambiguity about the future. Draw a circle in the air with your finger for protection, then use your personal magic and strength to peer into the deepest parts of yourself to gain clarity about what you’re wanting to achieve.

Libra

Feelings of self-doubt may come to the surface at the end of the week. If you find these issues coming on, take a step back and reconnect with yourself by noting your many extraordinary qualities. Stop questioning yourself and visions. You are absolutely capable of creating greatness in this world.

Scorpio

You’re being given many opportunities from the universe to deepen relationships and to advance your career. The caveat is that while you want to attain greatness, you aren’t putting your needs first. Try to create a situation in which you can advance and grow, while focusing on only yourself now.

Sagittarius

You might need to save your money and not spend it wistfully. Although there is a strong desire and feeling to spend on expensive luxurious items, the more you save the better your bank account will be as it’s likely you won’t be able to recoup the money so fast.

Capricorn

You’re far from powerless in an evolving situation and worth a lot more than you give yourself credit for. Believe in yourself 100% and ask for what you need, knowing that this is just the beginning of the negotiation. You can totally ask for more money or anything you need.

Aquarius

This week brings several unexpected developments, showing you the road to freedom. Although you’ll feel as though the direction that you are headed isn’t certain, it will be refreshing to have the chance to do your own thing without any constraints holding you back. Now, you can totally be yourself.

Pisces

You are an all-loving spirit that avoids any form of conflict much of the time. This is a great week to step up to the plate and take responsibility for your emotional needs. Let others know about the expectations and standards you hold for them in the relationship with you.

THE SUPER FULL STRAWBERRY MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A FULL MOON?

The Sun and Moon oppose each other in the sky, while the Earth resides in between the two planets. The juxtaposition and position of the planets create a glowing effect on the Moon that makes it look brighter than ever from the Earth’s perspective. Being that June 14 brings a Supermoon, it brings the Moon closer to Earth which will make the lunation appear bigger and more vibrant than ever. 

WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT?

The full moon represents the culmination of the 30-day lunar cycle. All of the projects that we’ve been working on for the past month reach an ending or hit a pivotal turning point. Change and growth have happened. Now is the time to reflect and enjoy the fruits of our labors.

WHEN DOES JUNE'S FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS OCCUR?

The Full Moon occurs on June 14 at 4:51 AM PT and 7:51 AM.

HERE'S WHERE THE STRAWBERRY MOON GETS ITS NICKNAME.

The Full Moon got its name from the seasonal harvest of strawberries and other berries in North America.

WHAT DOES THE FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS MEAN, ASTROLOGICALLY SPEAKING? 

The Full Moon aspects Saturn, who’s retrograde in Aquarius, and Neptune, who is in Pisces. It’s a wonderful time to dream big and embrace our innermost desires. But, we have to be pragmatic about our expectations in order for them to become a reality. By using both our sharp intellect and intuition, we can create amazing opportunities for ourselves — if we believe in the vision. 

WHAT RITUALS SHOULD YOU DO DURING THE FULL MOON?

• A Full Moon bath with white carnations (the flower of Sagittarius) or baby’s breath flowers is a wonderful way to cleanse the body during the Full Moon. Combine 3 cups of water, one cup of Epsom salt, ½ cup of coconut milk, and petals of flowers in a pot. Boil all ingredients, then strain. Let the strained mixture sit in the pot until it’s room temperature, then pour over your shoulders in the shower to cleanse the body. Only use externally (shoulders, back, arms, and legs). 

• Meditation will help you focus on what you want to add to your life at this time. Be clear about what you wish to release and break-in while you are breathing in rhythm with your thoughts. 

• Manifestation journaling will Allow you to actualize your desires. This is a good way to keep up with your intentions and incentives to make sure you’re staying on track. You can change and edit your dreams as you go along through journaling. Also, it’ll hold you accountable for making sure you’re taking action in manifesting your goals.

• Light a purple candle, the color associated with Jupiter who is the planetary ruler of Sagittarius with a letter of intention placed under a bowl of water where the candle stands. This is a great way to expand and ignite the light and visions within. 

THE FULL MOON HAS A MESSAGE FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN.

ARIES: I am embracing my own personal truth. 

TAURUS: I am letting go of the criticisms I have of myself. 

GEMINI: I am disconnecting from toxic relationships that are unhealthy. 

CANCER: I will focus on my needs first and then others. 

LEO: I will use creativity to express my innermost feelings. 

VIRGO: I am finding balance in all areas of my life. 

LIBRA: I am releasing negativity and bringing in positive vibes. 

SCORPIO: I am allowing myself to heal and grow. 

SAGITTARIUS: I will allow myself to be at one and peace with my emotions. 

CAPRICORN: I am giving myself a break from drama and work to relax. 

AQUARIUS: I will align with goals that represent my new hopes. 

PISCES: I am standing up for things that matter to me personally. 

GEMINI SEASON

Gemini Season

May 20 - June 21

At 6:22 PM PT / 9:22 PM ET on May 20, the Sun enters Gemini. We will feel a temporary lightness in the air when the Sun switches signs. Being that Mercury who is the planetary ruler of Gemini will be retrograde to June 3 and then wandering through the post-retrograde zone until June 18, we can expect to encounter miscommunications for the majority of this transit. Therefore, it’s important to be patient, calm, double check emails and texts before sending them out.

Key Dates:
• The Sun enters Gemini on May 20
• Mercury retrograde re-enters Taurus on May 22, making communication rigid
• Mars enters Aries on May 24, adding energy to our lives
• Venus enters Taurus on May 28, creating romance and passion in our lives
• The Gemini New Moon occurs on May 30, which will ignite an old dream
• Mercury retrograde ends on June 3, kicking off the post-retrograde journey that ends on June 18
• Saturn retrograde begins on June 4 in Aquarius, pushing us to rethink our long term goals and commitments
• Mercury re-enters Gemini on June 13, bringing clarity and conciseness to all communication
• The Full Moon in Sagittarius occurs on June 14, helping us to release the old and bring in new energy

SUPER BLOOD FLOWER TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE IN SCORPIO

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SUPER BLOOD FLOWER  TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE IN SCORPIO?

A blood moon and total  lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow and creates a reddish hue on the Moon, which is a reflection of sunlight from the Earth’s atmosphere. A blood moon can only occur when there is a total lunar eclipse. Being that the Moon is in closer proximity to the Earth, it’s called a Supermoon. The effects of the lunation can be felt more by us earthlings due to the fact that the Moon is hanging lower than ever to the Earth.

WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT?

Lunar eclipses are fated endings and changes that occur. Being that this eclipse is tightly aligned with the South Node of Destiny, we are having breakthroughs or breakdowns that are pushing us to let go of the past and step out of our comfort zone.

WHEN DOES SUPER TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE OCCUR?

May 15 at 9:14 PM PT and May 16 at 12:14 AM ET.​

HERE'S WHERE THE FLOWER MOON GETS ITS NICKNAME. 

It marks the time of the year when the flowers in North America are blooming.

WHAT DOES THE ECLIPSE MEAN, ASTROLOGICALLY SPEAKING?

This lunation represents the conclusion of the story that began in November 2020. We are moving forward and releasing the past. With Mars and Pluto (who are both the planetary rulers of Scorpio) in orb, as well as Saturn and Neptune. There will be a lot of push and pull between our heart and our ego as we let go of situations or people that we’ve outgrown. Although they’ll always hold a special place in our hearts, we are not on the same level anymore and have to accept that. There is a chance that situations and relationships can change, but only if everyone puts in the effort to grow together.

THE ECLIPSE HAS A MESSAGE FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN

ARIES: You don’t have to be bossy to get your points across — try tenderness instead.

TAURUS: Relationships take work and care — all of which you’re eager to give.

GEMINI: Take time off social media to decompress and lessen your worries.

CANCER: Let creativity run through you and find the best way to grow your talents.

 

LEO: There really is no place like home and no better feeling than being loved by others.

VIRGO: Step outside of yourself and deal with the larger issues of the world.

 

LIBRA: Let your confidence shine and continue to grow.

 

SCORPIO: The power you’re looking for lies within you and always has.

 

SAGITTARIUS: You don’t have to assert your negative feelings to get the attention you seek.

 

CAPRICORN: Break free from the constraints you’ve put on yourself and have fun.

 

AQUARIUS: Find balance between your professional and personal worlds.

 

PISCES: Allow your mind to receive information and let go of outdated views.

WITCH TIPS & HOROSCOPES 5/11-17

The Taurus Sun is super active this week, making it a time in which our egos and desires will need to be in check. The Sun and North Node of Destiny (Neptune comes to the North Node on the 14th) align in Taurus on May 13, followed by the Sun’s fraught aspect with Saturn in Aquarius and gentle connection with Neptune in Pisces on May 15. Later in the day, the total super lunar eclipse in Scorpio occurs at 9:14 PM PT and 12:14 AM ET. All of this solar cosmic action will motivate us to move towards what we love and are passionate about — even if there are roadblocks and setbacks along the way.

Witchtip: With all the solar energy at play, it’s time to embrace your fabulousness. Add sunflowers to your altar and light a gold candle with your intentions under it. This will help you manifest passions and desires that will allow you to shine and glow up. 

Aries 

Your sense of security may cause anxieties to surface, while issues within private matters are revealed, shifting your perspective and rocking your world. Finding peace and solace within yourself will help you find your footing. Then, you can navigate the perception regarding the clandestine matters you want to keep secret.

Taurus 

Do not be afraid to be direct with others this week. Your sweet charm saves you from unnecessary arguments. Remember, life is one big balancing act. And, you are the ringmaster in aligning different personalities due to your innate patience. If trouble occurs along the way, then you stop engaging.

Gemini

The ability to live the freedom-loving life you crave might be put to the test, causing some anxieties to peak and drama to occur with friends. Allow yourself to acknowledge that this is just a moment in time, it too shall pass. You’ll be back to yourself in no time.

Cancer 

This is the week unless you can connect with old pals and start anew. The caveat is that you have to let go of past issues that have surrounded your friendships. If you cannot do this, then you’ll be right back to where you started in the beginning without progress occurring. 

Leo 

The week ahead is giving you an opportunity to add more of what you love to your life and the chance to release things or people that no longer are serving your highest vibe. In order to evolve it’s important to shed the past and create space for future prospects.

Virgo 

This is a wonderful opportunity to break free from past restrictions imposed on you by others. As you step into the light, remember, you have a golden opportunity now to change the path of your life. The best advice is to choose your battles wisely and don’t forget to breathe!

Libra 

It may be hard to focus your energies this week, due to external factors and distractions. Try to meditate, center, and ground yourself to find peace and serenity within. The more energy you give to yourself, the better you’ll be in taking charge of situations that matter and are important.

Scorpio 

Don’t suppress your emotions. If you need to have an outburst — let it happen. Releasing old sentiments will make it easier to feel at peace and calm. These emotions are causing stress and making you brood over things — when you should be detoxing the weight on your heart. 

Sagittarius 

With the right attitude, there is nothing you can’t succeed in. Your spirit is evolving into something greater than you ever thought. Your innate optimism will add faith and hope for the future. As long as you don’t hide your emotions away from the world, you can attain personal greatness.

Capricorn 

An old business connection will become someone who’s an advocate of your hard efforts. No longer will you be passed up for opportunities — the opposite will be true. You’ll get more notice with their endorsement, which may even lead to a better job and with a much higher salary.

Aquarius 

The career changes that you’re experiencing will only affect you temporary. A restructuring of responsibilities at the office is crucial now and will benefit you in the long run. Don’t let these shakeups distract you from your endeavors. Being more energetically open to such transformations will make the transition easier.

Pisces 

Your spiritual beliefs, trust, and intuition is growing, due to your belief in the world, others, and yourself. The inner goodness that you have recently found and love will add extra pep in your step and swagger in your confidence as a result of the newly found strength within yourself.

Jupiter In Aries

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

Every 11 years, the planet Jupiter makes its way around the zodiac. Today, the lucky and expensive planet Jupiuer is exiting Pisces and moving into Aries. Jupiter in Aries arrives twice this year. Firstly, it’ll occur from May 10 to October 28. Then, from December 20 to May 16, 2023. At this time, we will have a lot of exuberance — which can take a turn for the worse if we don’t hone in our eagerness to make sudden moves and to take action without seeing matters through thoroughly.

What To Expect 

Jupiter is known as a benefic planet, which means it brings out the positives in situations. It’s also known to make matters expensive and bigger — this is both good and bad. Arguments can become all encompassing and reach an extreme height, while happiness can also make us overly optimistic about the future. One thing that is certain, is that Aries will lend its “can do” energy and give us the motivation to attain our personal dreams. Nike coined its catchphrase “Just Do It” during a transit of Jupiter in Aries. Therefore, we should expect the fiery energy to lend us the same inspiration in return. Go for the promotion, raise, and relationship that you want. Don’t let anything stand in the way of your happiness. Just don’t let yourself fall into the trap of Aries impulsivity and act before thinking. 

If You’re Having A Jupiter Return 

A Jupiter return occurs approximately every 12 to 13 years. This is when the sign and degree of your natal Jupiter aligns with the transiting sign and degree of transiting Jupiter. It’s when the lucky planet returns to the place it was when you were born. This is an extremely lucky time in which you may feel extra confident and blessed. The universe has your back and is guiding you towards attaining personal excellence.