Celestia Astrology - Translating the Stars

Is your cup already full? This Cancer New Moon on July 14, 2026, asks us to pause, not to plant something new, but to notice what's already been quietly growing.In this guide, I walk through:🌙 What's happening in the sky - New Moon at 21°58' Cancer in Decan III, with Mercury retrograde🌊 The Overflowing Cup - Austin Coppock's decan image and what it reveals about abundance right now🏡 The Moon Family - how the seed planted now will reach culmination in 18 months and why you should't give up in 9 months💫 The planetary conversation - Venus, Chiron, Saturn, and Mars in antiscia with Mercury and the New Moon✨ Simple reflections and a nourishing ritual for this New Moon windowExplore the themes surrounding the Cancer New Moon, emphasising the importance of reflection and recognising existing abundance rather than chasing new goals. Includes looking at the significance of the third decan of Cancer, the concept of the 'Overflowing Cup,' and how emotional security plays a role in our lives. The conversation also delves into the phases of the moon family, the challenges and opportunities presented by current astrological influences, and the importance of rituals to connect with our inner selves and the world around us.🔗 Chapters00:00 The Overflowing Cup: A New Perspective on Abundance09:54 Emotional Reflection: Revisiting Old Stories19:53 The Moon Family: Understanding Lunar Phases29:55 Rituals of Gratitude: Connecting with Everyday AbundanceSubscribe for monthly lunation guides and astrology that calmly informs and guides. I won't insult you with clickbait. New Moon | Cancer | July 2026 | Astrology | Decan III | The Overflowing Cup | Mercury Retrograde | Moon Family | Nurturing | Home | Family | Abundance#CancerNewMoon #July2026Astrology #NewMoonInCancer #AstrologyGuide #DecanIII #OverflowingCup #MoonFamily This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of a guided astro mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness, with this timeless practice that you can return to anytime. The Capricorn Full Moon on 30th June 2026 is in the Decan of Capricorn I. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Capricorn I: Sense of Place, Grounded Judgement and Foundations. Listeners are guided through an astro-mindfulness exercise focused on the Decan of Capricorn I, beginning with mindful breathing, engaging a Mindful Anchor and visualisation. It will include reflective questions inspired by the rulers of Capricorn, Saturn and Mars and the rulers of the decan, Jupiter and Saturn. The session encourages participants to explore their inner thoughts, sensory feedback and emotions while gaining perspective and clarity through a visualisation of a shared winter garden. The meditator encounters a walled garden needing some care, a rosemary guide, an apple tree, the tools to help and a startled dormouse along the way. The meditator is encouraged to identify how they are laying foundations in their own lives, and where they can take focused action. The exercise concludes with a gentle return to awareness, integrating insights gained during the meditation. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Astro Mindfulness Meditation03:08 Settling into Stillness and Breathing Awareness05:57 Exploring the Winter Garden of Contemplation11:57 Connecting with Nature's Wisdom17:59 Reflecting on Groundwork and Growth24:04 Closing Reflections and Returning to the PresentCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To join Celestia Circle, receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This meditation is not only for the Full Moon, but it is also helpful for those with placements in Capricorn I who may be seeking to understand them better. It is timeless, so return to it whenever it is helpful, especially if this is the Decan of your Sun, Moon or Ascendant. If your Lord of the Year, or Solar Return ruler, is Saturn. Also, if your Profection Lord or Ascendant ruler is travelling through this Decan, or aspecting planets in your chart, it may be particularly helpful. I offer Full Moon Astro Mindfulness, inspired by the Decans, to all subscribers. I am also creating New Moon Astro Mindfulness for those who wish to join for a complete Lunar Decan Walk. These are available to paid subscribers in Celestia Circle and A.S.K paid subscribers. Thank you, please like, subscribe and comment to engage and share your experience of this Capricorn Full Moon or this meditation. Please share your stories or leave a Moon 🌙 or Capricorn ♑️ emoji if this meditation has been helpful for you. Upgrade to a paid subscription to access the complete Full and New Moon decan walk as they are posted, or drop me a message to see how astro mindfulness can help you and find the decan placements of your Sun, Moon and Ascendant, or Rising sign. Message Sonia - Celestia AstrologyTravel well friends,Sonia and Asteri Sofia Kairos#astromindfulness #lunarastrology #hellenisticastrology #Mindfulness #decan #CapricornI #Saturn #Jupiter #Mars This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Do you feel your days beginning to change? Hot on the heels of the height of Summer, the Summer Solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Sun’s entrance into Cardinal Cancer, we greet the Full Moon in Capricorn.The longest day has come and gone. Although summer is only beginning, the light has already reached its peak and now slowly starts its journey back towards winter.In the Southern Hemisphere, the opposite is true. The longest night has just passed, signalling a return to the light. Light is growing, slowly at first. In both hemispheres, we mark and celebrate the turning of the Wheel of the Year and the Changing of the Seasons.The Solstices remind us that every season contains the seed of the next. At the height of light, darkness begins to return. In the deepest darkness, light begins its ascent. Life is rarely still and the constant turning of the wheel is the only certainty. This Full Moon illuminates this knowledge, as old as Time itself.The Moon stands in the first decan of Capricorn opposite the Sun in Cancer, illuminating the relationship between our roots and our ambitions, between what nourishes us and what we are building in the world. Capricorn asks us to look at the structures of our lives. Cancer asks us why those structures matter.Perhaps you have spent recent weeks exploring multiple possibilities. Gemini season has invited questions, conversations, new ideas and changing perspectives. The New Moon in Gemini III asked us to make choices. It may be that some doors opened for you while others quietly closed.Now the Full Moon in Capricorn asks a different question. Here, we are asked to review and assess if our cosy nest has all we need to meet our most lofty aspirations. How well are we using our resources? Before we can settle, rest and enjoy the comforts of Cancer Season, we must face these questions.What are you prepared to commit to?OverviewJournal Prompts & RitualHow Can I Help You?Capricorn: Cardinal, Yin EarthThe Nature of a Full MoonThe Capricorn Moon FamilyThe Decan of Capricorn I - The Headless BodyTarot: Two of Pentacles & Verse from T Susan ChangThe Astrological ConversationAnd Finally...How Can I Help You?Astrology can help us understand where we are in a cycle and what a particular moment is asking of us.If you’re standing at a crossroads, feeling untethered, trying to make sense of a repeating story, or wondering which path deserves your energy, a consultation can help bring clarity to the landscape. Together, we can explore the longer cycles unfolding in your chart and identify where your attention is most needed right now.A natal consultation, Moon Family Consultation , or astro-coaching session from CelestiaAstrology.com can help illuminate the patterns at work and the timing surrounding them. We do this work with Moon Families collectively in Celestia Circle. You can join by upgrading your subscription to Celestia Astrology or to ASK Astrology: Asteri Sofia Kairos . Also, catch the early bird sign up for the upcoming (November) Moon Family Workshop:🌙 The Hidden Lunar Cycle. - Tracing the Threads Through Your Life: A Workshop Early Bird Sign up £15Journal PromptsWhere am I being asked to make a deeper commitment?What foundation am I building my future upon?What has become clear since December 2024?What responsibility feels meaningful rather than burdensome?What part of my life requires patience rather than urgency?What am I ready to nurture over the long term?A Simple RitualCapricorn I invites us to return and reconnect with the ground beneath our feet.Find a small stone, crystal, seed, acorn, leaf or another object from the natural world. It is polite to ask permission to work with it, and see if you feel a response of Yes or No.Hold it in your hands, connect with your breathing, and feel your own connection with the earth through your feet. Then spend a few moments noticing its weight, texture and shape.Reflect on something you are choosing to cultivate over the months and years ahead. Maybe a relationship, a practice, a creative project, a new way of living, or something else.As you hold the object, consider what this commitment might require from you. Not only next week, but over a longer time.Thank the object for anything it may have shown or shared with you. Then, you may wish to place the object somewhere meaningful as a reminder that lasting growth is built through many small acts of care and attention.Capricorn: Cardinal, Yin, EarthThis is the sign that can move mountains, when needed. Capricorn is an Earth sign, pragmatic, rooted in the tangible and practical. It is Yin or feminine, and it is Cardinal or Tropical, meaning that it will initiate action, but also may keep emotions within and reflect deeply.Things may not be seen to move fast here, but they are considered with intention and purpose. Capricorn emphasises discipline, responsibility, and instinctively understands the necessity of building solid foundations.Here we are in the domain of Saturn, the Lord of Time. Saturn is the only planet ruling two consecutive signs in Traditional Astrology, expressing its yin and yang nature back to back in Capricorn and then Aquarius.Saturn opposes the home signs our lights, both the Sun and Moon, in Cancer and Leo and symbolises the decay, falling away, the necessary rest and going within when we restore and recalibrate.With Mars, the planet of Action exalted in Capricorn, there is a force of energy available for focused action and determined progress. Mars offers to cut away what we need removed from our lives, just as a plant needs pruning to create space for new growth. Together, they represent structures, focused hard work, and the drive to overcome obstacles, after the removal of blockages.This is why we associate the sign with the Mountain Goat, after all, there is no obstacle that can stop that Goat from climbing to the pinnacle and achieving their goal.We see the Cardinal signs at the beginning of each season, where the quality of light is changing, and they often signify a pivot point in our intentions and actions. A Full Moon here may be showing us where we need to take determined action, or need to respond and pivot, in our own lives.Where Cancer protects and nourishes and focuses on the emotions and wellbeing, Capricorn builds and sustains and nurtures by providing. It is concerned with the structures that allow life to endure. Responsibilities, commitments, boundaries, plans, traditions and achievements all belong to Capricorn’s domain.Capricorn, like Saturn, understands that meaningful things take time. Mastery takes time and devotion, discipline, planning and application. In Saturn-ruled signs, where time appears to slow, gratification is delayed and is cumulative rather than instant.This sign asks us to think about what can be sustained. To ensure our foundations are maintained and secure. We assess what deserves such effort, to know what can support us through Time and the changing seasons? What future are we gradually creating through the decisions we make today?The Full Moon: RevelationsFull Moons are defined by oppositions, we find the Sun and Moon opposing each other in the sky. This time marks the halfway point in the Lunar monthly cycle, illuminating what was hidden from us in the darkness of the New Moon.The Moon is at its brightest, lighting up the night sky and fully reflecting the light of the Sun, symbolically showing us both what is completed, and what we must now prepare to release as we move towards the end of the cycle.Sometimes this arrives as an external event. At other times, it appears as an inner realisation that suddenly makes sense of previous experiences.The Full Moon is a significant phase in the lunar cycle, often associated with heightened emotions, revelations, and moments of clarity. We are often drawn to this phase of the lunar cycle above all others because it is the one that is most visually stunning and lights up the night landscape.Full Moons, particularly when they impact personal placements in our charts, can bring emotional clarity, fruition, a peak, and at times, relational tension, sometimes even emotional catharsis. culmination, endings, revelations, or moments of heightened awareness. That is a lot, and is why they can often feel uncomfortable.What has been building beneath the surface becomes more difficult to ignore now. The opposition is demanding some action from you. The truths revealed to you may be asking for an integration. They can be a time of heightened awareness, discomfort and disruption for some of us.The seeds planted during the New Moon, either 2 weeks before in Gemini, or 6 months before (in this case, the Capricorn New Moon on 18th January 2026 ), come to fruition now.This opposition between our luminaries, the Sun and the Moon, highlights the Capricorn - Cancer axis as the Sun shines opposite the exiled Capricorn Moon in Moon-ruled Cancer, co-present with exalted and wise Jupiter as well as stationary Messenger Mercury.This highlights our needs for security and nurturing and how this competes with, or supports, our drive to achieve in the world, find our sense of place and grounded foundations.Under this lunation, you may notice tension between your need for structure or commitment and your instinct and intuition.If this Full Moon is activating your birth chart, then you will likely have a Moon Family story connected with it that began at the end of December 2024. Identifying the story will help you understand what is coming up for you now.The Capricorn I Moon Family CycleAstrologically, we have multiple Lunar cycles occurring simultaneously. The Moon’s cycles can be tracked in several ways, depending on how you want to connect with it. The most immediate is the monthly lunar cycle, which spans approximately 29 days from New Moon to the next New Moon.There is also a six-month cycle between a New Moon and the subsequent Full Moon in the same sign, when the seeds planted during the New Moon come to a fuller fruition. So you can look back at your story over the last 6 months to see what has been growing for you in this time.This Full Moon is part of a Lunar Gestational Cycle or Moon Family. This is a pattern that unfolds over 27 months, or just over 2 years, marked by key lunation phases as the Moon returns to the same degree range of the zodiac, or ‘address’ in a progressing relationship with the Sun.These Moon Families mark developmental arcs, longer stories that build over time. They begin with a seed of intention or insight at the New Moon and find their first visibility nine months later, maybe asking for some adjustment or changes at the first quarter. They reach full clarity and culmination after eighteen months at the full moon phase. The story will resolve or integrate after twenty-seven months when it reaches the last quarter phase, when we then move into a time of release, reflection and preparation for the next cycle.Moon Families were introduced by astrologer Dietrich Pessin and are outlined in her book Lunar Shadows III. They create a hidden thread of a lunar gestation for those of us whose natal chart placements are activated by each Moon Family degree range, and by the ruler.For this Full Moon in Capricorn, the Moon Family is illuminating a story that began in December 2024, with a New Moon. The key dates for this cycle are:Moon Family DatesNew Moon (Seeding) 30th December 2024 9° CapricornFirst Quarter (Action/Adjustment) 29th September 2025 7° CapricornFull Moon (Fruition/Culmination) 30th June 2026 8° CapricornLast Quarter (Release/Integration) 30th March 2027 8° CapricornIf you are not sure, an astrologer or astro coach can help you identify if your placements are activated. We do this work in Celestia Circle and identify what the Moon Families mean for participants by looking more deeply into them. You can also comment ‘Moon Family’ and I will help you.If your chart is activated, can you think back to December 2024 and what began then, even if it was quiet or subtle? What desire, question, opportunity, or internal shift first emerged around that time?You may be able to pick up the threads of your story from the challenges you faced, and decisions you made at the time of the first quarter Moon, in the two weeks around 29th September 2025. You were asked to make a decision, shift or respond, there was some pivot in the storyline as it became clearer.If you are not sure, consider checking back through emails, photos, social media history to see what was going on in your life around those dates.Moon Families unfold across roughly 27 months, revealing the evolving relationship between instinct, action, visibility, and integration. This Full Moon marks the culmination point of the story seeded during the Sagittarius New Moon in December 2024.Please do share if this cycle is calling to you, I love to hear your stories and I am seeking case studies to work with and document.This Moon Family may be especially active and personal and will most affect those with natal placements around 3 - 11 degrees of the Cardinal signs, Capricorn, Aries, Cancer and Libra. Also, the same degrees of the other Earth signs, Taurus and Virgo. Plus those with Saturn as their Profection Lord of the Year, or Solar Return Ascendant ruler.These interconnected lunations emphasise themes of grounded judgement and foundations over 27 months. We can track these cycles to see and work with the evolution of our goals over time, showing how each phase builds upon the last. It is ideal for bigger projects and longer-term goals in our lives if you wish to work with the Moon.If you want help with the Moon Families, I offer a Moon Family reading where I will help select and guide you through your present (or past) and future Moon families, selected to meet your personal priorities. Limited availability.I also have an upcoming Moon Family Workshop, early bird pricing is now available for £15.Astro-Seek.com has now added a feature with the Lunar Gestational Cycle and the Moon Families so you can look back at past, current or forward to future Moon Families yourself. See how they connect with your chart and your own stories!This is a free resource, available to all. It is live for testing, so please do feed back any issues you discover as it is newly launched.https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/lunar-gestation-cycle-and-moon-familiesYou can also search under Free Horoscopes > Astro Calendars > Lunar Calendar > Lunar Gestation Cycle or type “gestation” or “moon families” into the search tool. Thank you Astro-SeekIf you read and enjoy this writing, consider supporting my work by becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to join Celestia Circle and work monthly in community with the Moon FamiliesCapricorn Decan I – Laying the GroundworkThis Full Moon in Capricorn occurs in the first decan of Capricorn. Astrologer Kira Ryberg calls this Decan Inertia, and Austin Coppock has named it The Headless Man! The Decan is ruled by Jupiter in the Descending Order Method and Saturn in the Triplicity Method.The decan of Capricorn I asks you, What is worth the effort? Rulers Jupiter and Saturn together are the diurnal, or daytime Sect planets that work with the Sun in Traditional Astrology.Austin Coppock, writing in 36 Faces, says of this decan:“The first face of Capricorn entails the descent of the spirit into the body of the world itself. One sinks into the bones of the world, deeper into materiality than at any point previous. This level of identification with gross matter shocks the perception, and more subtle levels can easily be forgotten in the process. The head is forgotten as consciousness descends.”He continues on to talk of the deity as the powerful healer:“The 36 Airs of the Zodiac, attributes this decan to Asklepios, the god of healing. To heal the body, we must descend into its full density. We come to inhabit our flesh that we might heal it. Meanwhile, the planetary ruler according to the descending order schema, Jupiter, suggests a descent into the material in order to redeem it. While we descend in Taurus to fructify and in Virgo to perfect, in Capricorn we fall down, down, down in order to rule and redeem.”He then talks about how we choose our location, the earth we root into is so important, as this is the quality of the earth we need to sustain and heal us.Kira Ryberg’s keyword is inertia, which is at odds with the more familiar Capricorn stereotypes of driving ambition. Here, we find steady commitment and the willingness to stay engaged with something meaningful.In the Wild Way Oracle Deck, by artist and astrologer Nicola Allan, this Decan is named Laying the Groundwork, associating the themes here with establishing a sense of place and grounding our judgments. We learn about our limitations here and make considered decisions about our resources.The card shows the little brown and white dormouse, curled up ready to hibernate in his nest, insulated by autumn (fall) leaves. He lies on his back, with one wary eye open, still alert.The Dormouse in his nest is making considered decisions. The cosy nest reminds us to think about our resources and assess whether we are in the best place for what we hope to achieve.Could there be somewhere better? Now is the time to consider whether changing your circumstances, job or living situation could be advantageous.Just as the gardener cannot rush the seasons, each arrives with the steady turning of the wheel. We also find here that growth occurs through patience, care, and consistent effort, and constant review.We are given the Decan I Keywords:Sense of Place: Reflect on your environment and assess if it supports your goals.Grounded Judgement: Make considered decisions based on practicality and long-term benefits.Foundations: This is a time to solidify plans and set firm foundations.The Sands of Time: T Susan ChangT. Susan Chang’s verse from Dreaming the Decans emphasises the ongoing flux of life and the potential for growth through adaptation:“…The Lord of matter buys and spends,Common means to common ends,Endless are the tides of change,we profit when we rearrange….We barter our infinitude,and then we rise again renewed.”This suggests that by embracing change and reevaluating our resources, we can emerge stronger and more aligned with our true path.Tarot Symbolism: The 2 of PentaclesThe 2 of Pentacles corresponds with this decan, underscores the need for balance and adaptability. It represents the juggling of resources, time, and energy to maintain stability amidst change. This card, embodies the earth element and the cardinal quality of Capricorn, reminding us to remain flexible and open to new opportunities while staying grounded.The card shows a figure in a tunic and hat in red and orange with lime shoes. The figure is juggling two pentacles, contained by a lime coloured lemniscate. They appear to stand on a stage meaning all may not be as it seems. Behind them we see the waves of the high seas with two boats, sailing on the peaks of the waves.Austin Coppock says of the 2 of Pentacles:“It denotes a change of location and circumstance. The change in location here is analogous to an animal choosing where to build its nest, or a seed taking root in one place or another. It is ultimately a matter of the spirit, floating free, selecting the section of the world in which the drama of its incarnation will take place, and then taking root according to the law of the soil chosen.”The Astrological ConversationThere are a lot of shifts and changes in the sky that appear to mark a dividing line between the first half of the year and the second, many seem to cluster around this Full Moon.It may arrive for you as a decision that can no longer be postponed. Perhaps a responsibility that now needs to be taken seriously. Or maybe, a growing awareness that something is shifting beneath the surface, as the chess players are moved around in the days before and after this lunation.Capricorn and Cancer are both cardinal signs. They arrive at the turning points of the year and are concerned with beginnings. Cardinal energy does not tend to sit still for long. It responds, initiates and it instinctively moves our lives forward.The Moon stands in Capricorn, where it is in detriment, or exile, looking towards the structures of life. We may feel temporarily out of place, but having light shone on what we need to do, or adjust to correct that. It may be about the commitments we make or the responsibilities we carry.Opposite, the Sun travels through Cancer alongside stationing Mercury and exalted Jupiter, illuminating questions of belonging, family, care and the roots from which future growth emerges.Together, they ask you to consider the relationship between what sustains and nourishes you, and whether your foundations are in the best place.Saturn, ruler of Capricorn, forms a square to both luminaries from Aries, creating a cardinal T-square at the heart of the chart. There may be frustration with the speed of change, nostalgia for youth, perhaps a need to accept the reality of ageing, and a look at how these impact your situation.The Moon looks to Saturn for guidance, yet Saturn itself is under pressure. The ruler of the Full Moon stands in a sign where it is learning unfamiliar lessons, sharing space with Neptune and challenging both the Sun and Moon simultaneously.There is a sense that life is asking for action while withholding any easy certainty you may have experienced before.Saturn in Aries wants us to take responsibility for ourselves, our choices and our future direction. Neptune in Aries offers dreams, ideals, imagination and possibilities that are still emerging into form. It can also dissolve and confuse the boundaries that you were used to working within.Together they describe a shifting landscape where vision and reality are trying to find a way to work together. You may feel this as a tension between what is calling you forward and what is practically possible for you right now.Mercury in Cancer is stationed at 26° Cancer. Only hours before the Full Moon perfects, Mercury stands within range of Jupiter, preparing to retrace territory that Jupiter has recently illuminated. This matters, as our thinking, communication, and our devices are all on a Time Out, before a review and revision process begins for the next 3 weeks. It is best to avoid important decisions now, and if you can’t, be aware that they may need to be returned to.Your thoughts may return to unfinished conversations. Plans may require more preparation and details can change or need revision. A perspective that once seemed settled may reveal new layers of meaning. It is a good time to test out new ideas, as any glitchs will soon show up.Mercury retrograde is often associated with delays and misunderstandings, yet its deeper purpose is reflection. The planets have built in rest times to go within, we are not meant to always be pushing forward.Pay attention to what keeps returning. It might be a conversation, a memory, an idea or a question, a possibility that refuses to disappear. They all become more important now. Mercury often works through repetition, as it is a planet ruling double-bodied signs, Mercury offers clues and puzzles rather than conclusions.There is yet another threshold woven through this lunation. The day before the Full Moon, Mars forms a sextile to anaretic (at the final degree) Jupiter in Cancer from Taurus. Earth and water work well together as elements, the action of Mars and Jupiterian growth meet through cultivation, patience and steady effort. There is something fertile in this combination, as though life is asking us to tend what is already growing rather than chase something new.Yet very quickly, the atmosphere begins to shift and change. Mars enters Gemini on the day of the Full Moon, forming an Antiscia. A hidden or secret connection, as the light is equal at the beginning of Gemini as in late Cancer, there is a connection that is hidden somehow between Mars and Jupiter connected with the time of the Full Moon.Then Jupiter enters Leo the following day, and the sextile returns in the early degrees. This also changes the elemental conversation as it shifts from earth and water into air and fire.What has been rooted begins to move and is now seeking expression through action, creativity, words and thoughts. It may be that your ideas start to gather momentum, conversations seemingly accelerate, and creative energy feels inspired.This Full Moon at that threshold allows us to pause long enough to recognise what has taken root, right before the pace begins to quicken.Chiron also recently ingressed into Taurus on 19th June, and this is the first lunation, with a whole sign trine from the Moon to the sensitive place of our unhealed wound.For many years Chiron in Aries has invited us to explore and seek to heal questions of identity. You may have answered: Who am I? How do I assert myself? Is my voice heard? What courage is required to become fully myself?As Chiron enters Taurus, the healing journey becomes more embodied and sensory. Attention shifts towards our relationship with the body, the senses, food, rest, pleasure, self-worth and the natural rhythms that sustain the rhythms of our life.This feels deeply connected to the symbolism of Capricorn I. Austin Coppock’s Headless Body is of descent. A reconnection with the earth and into lived experience. It is a reminder that some forms of wisdom cannot be found in logic. They can only be embodied and experienced individually.Perhaps the question is what has already taken root beneath your feet, and is now quietly asking for your commitment.Who Might Feel It?Those with angular or prominent ( Sun, Moon, Chart Ruler) Cardinal signs, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn, and Aries placements are likely to feel the influence of this Full Moon most strongly, particularly those angular Saturns in their charts.These individuals may experience significant shifts or revelations that prompt them to reassess their current circumstances and consider new directions. Earth signs, Taurus and Virgo may also find helpful, more gentle prompts arriving. Grounding exercises are likely to be helpful to navigate this time.And Finally…The Full Moon in Capricorn invites us to reflect on our current foundations and make considered decisions about our future. The symbolism of the 2 of Pentacles and the dormouse in the first decan reminds us to evaluate our resources and surroundings thoughtfully.Is there a better place or situation that aligns more closely with our aspirations? This is a time to ground our visions in reality and make practical adjustments that support our long-term goals. The timing of the Moon Family and grounding exercises can help you move through this time with intention.Travel well friendsSoniaIf you are looking for an Astrologer, and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I currently have space to take on new clients. If you want an Astrology reading or if you want to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching. Contact me through a message here, or book at www.CelestiaAstrology.comA natal consultation, Moon Family Consultation , or astro-coaching session from CelestiaAstrology.com can help illuminate your patterns and the timing surrounding them. We do this Lunar work with Moon Families collectively in the Celestia Circle. You can join by upgrading your subscription to Celestia Astrology or to ASK Astrology: Asteri Sofia Kairos . Also, catch the early bird sign up for the upcoming (November) Moon Family Workshop:🌙 The Hidden Lunar Cycle. - Tracing the Threads Through Your Life: A Workshop Early Bird Sign up £15If you want help with the Moon Families, I offer a Moon Family reading where I will help select and guide you through your present (or past) and future Moon families, selected to meet your personal priorities. Limited availability.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References:https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/lunar-gestation-cycle-and-moon-familiesAustin Coppock 36 FacesDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck by @nicola_allan on Instagram & Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

What information keeps returning?Have you found some conversations circling back? Now it’s time to make a decision and not look back, so that you can move forward. Perhaps a question has appeared in different forms. Maybe a topic keeps finding its way into your reading or research. An idea you thought you had finished with, only to discover it waiting for you again a few days later, still asking for resolution. There are many other ways this could be showing up. The New Moon arrives at 24° Gemini on 15th June, in the final decan of the sign. Decans are the storytellers and timekeepers of the zodiac. They divide each Sun sign into 3 segments of 10 degrees each, and each explores a different way the sign, in this case Gemini, may show up. By this point in Gemini season, much has already been observed, discussed and explored. The information has been gathered, many possibilities have multiplied, and rabbit holes have been tip toed into, perhaps threads have been followed down unexpected and perhaps surprising paths.Now in the last decan we see something begins to shift. This is still playful and curious Gemini. Questions and answers are still important. Yet this part of Gemini carries a different atmosphere from the lively exchange of the earlier decans. Things have got real and here we begin to notice and apply the patterns. Some possibilities gather momentum while others quietly lose their appeal for you. You know the saying, how long are you going to stay on the pot?This New Moon is our first with Uranus in Gemini so prepare for some unexpected twists or surpises in the story. Uranus has a cycle of over eighty years, so for most of us this is a new experience. In the sign of stories, learning, language and connection Uranus is beginning a long period of change. We are likely to see ways of thinking emerging, both individually in the area of our chart where Gemini lands, perhaps new conversations, understandings, freedoms or insights are taking shape. This New Moon may be the initiation of the possibilities that are appearing on the horizon.Yet this lunation seems less interested in every possibility than in recognising which one belongs to you, individually. Think of the butterfly emerging from its chrysalis and how it cannot return to being a caterpillar.Overview, Let’s Look At…Journal PromptsA Simple RitualHow Can I Help YouGemini, Mutable, Yang, AirThe Nature of a New MoonThe Gemini Moon FamilyThe Decan of Gemini III - The Executioner’s BladeWild Way Oracle - Time to DecideTarot - Ten of Swords & T Susan Chang VerseThe Astrological ConversationAnd Finally...How Can I Help You?Astrology offers a way of recognising the cycles already unfolding beneath the surface of your life.You may be standing at a crossroads, navigating a significant decision, or curious about the longer story emerging through current events. A natal consultation, Moon Family readings , or astro-coaching session from CelestiaAstrology.com can help illuminate the patterns at work and the timing surrounding them. We do this work with Moon Families collectively in Celestia Circle. You can join by upgrading your subscription to Celestia Astrology or to ASK Astrology: Asteri Sofia Kairos .🌙 The Hidden Lunar Cycle. - Tracing the Threads Through Your Life: A Workshop Early Bird Sign up £15 Journal PromptsWhat information keeps returning to you?Where are you beginning to recognise a pattern?What possibility feels increasingly alive?What truth have you been gathering evidence for?What choice is slowly taking shape beneath the surface?What does that choice offer me?A Simple RitualTake a notebook and draw a simple crossroads. Where do you think you stand? Are you approaching, or perhaps standing still in thought? Maybe add yourself to the drawing? On one side, write down all the possibilities that are currently calling for your attention.On another road or path, write down the possibilities that are beginning to lose their energy. Can you identify why? Consider where you would like to be at the Gemini Full Moon in 6 Months, can you mark that along the road, and identify what is needed to get there?Consider where you would like to be in 9 and 18 months for the Moon Family pivot points, the First Quarter and Full Moon in the Family. Can you also draw these in and mark your desired achievements, hopes and dreams along that road? There is no need to force an answer. Sometimes simply sitting with what emerges helps. Sometimes, the future you is clearer than the present you with all your current restraints and worries. Notice what feels alive and shiny for you. Write down what continues to return and call to you. Notice which path keeps asking for your attention, drawing your eye or perhaps asking for more detail. Maybe you need to add something more? Return to it 7 days after the New Moon as the Moon has become visible, notice what has grown or changed for you and include that. I hope clarity will follow for you as the Moon waxes in light. Over the coming lunar month, allow yourself to stay curious about where life seems to be gently guiding your focus.Gemini: Mutable, Yang AirGemini is the curious, puzzle-loving, playful explorer of words and letters of the zodiac. It is a yang or masculine, mutable, flexible and adaptable air sign. Ruled by Mercury, the Messenger planet of communication, intellect, and adaptability. Yang energy in astrology emphasises external expression, action, and engagement with the world. Mutable signs arrive as a season begins to change. They help us adapt, adjust, and respond quickly to what life presents when things are changing. In Traditional Astrology, we call them double-bodied, which always made more sense to me, highlighting their ability to be two things at once, or shift effortlessly between them. Gemini, after all, is the constellation of the fixed stars Castor and Pollux, the half-brothers, known forever as the duelling twins, who now share immortality, even though one was divine and one was mortal. As we have been in Gemini season (the Sun in Gemini) since 21 May, you may have found that Gemini’s mutable quality has brought you more flexibility, curiosity, and an invitation to juggle multiple ideas or tasks. Its air element fuels thought, dialogue, and connection, making this a great time for sharing ideas and clarifying intentions.This New Moon carries this twin Messenger Mercurial energy, which will amplify the themes of intellect, how we process information, communication, and decision-making. The mutable air energy invites us to embrace mental flexibility and explore new perspectives. This is also the first Gemini Lunation which is co-present with Uranus in Gemini. Uranus takes about 84 years to transit the zodiac, so for many of us, this will be a new experience and may also offer an insight into what the next 7 years of the Uranus transit will hold. Uranus, known as the Awakener, can disrupt, but also bring new insights, freedoms and independence. In Gemini, we can expect to see this change the ways we communicate with each other, just as the telegraph (1858 - 1866) and radio and TV (1941 - 1949) have changed our communications and interactions in the past, both during Uranus in Gemini periods. For an exploration of Uranus through the Decans during this Gemini transit, catch my earlier video: There is a more serious tone when we reach the third decan of Gemini, ruled by Saturn and the Sun, which tempers this lightheartedness. Here, it’s time to face consequences and make choices based on the information gathered. The focus sharpens to “do or die” decisions, where logic and necessity prevail.Mercury, the ruler of Gemini and thus this Lunation, has entered the shadow of its upcoming Retrograde. It will station Retrograde on 29 June at 26 Cancer, until it returns to 16 Cancer on 23 July. We may expect setbacks, delays and reroutes of the themes which may come up during this New Moon and we may not experience easy progress on these matters until August when Mercury re-emerges from the shadow. The nature of a New MoonThe New Moon begins a fresh lunar cycle as the Sun and Moon meet in the same sign. At first, much of the process remains internal as the dark sky invites us to go within. The light of the Moon is unseen, overshadowed by its proximity to the Sun. Ancient astrologers associated this darkness with beginnings. Something enters and germinates beneath the soil before there is any visible evidence of growth. The seed is planted long before the first green shoot appears above the surface.A feeling or insight can form, ready for seeding, long before any external changes emerge. You may find your attention shifts. I recommend just noticing what options are presenting, which doors are opening, as well as doors closing for you now. Is a path opening up for you, or are previous blocks being removed? This is all useful information to fertilise and water the earth your new seedling finds itself in. Which opening paths feel appealing and are aligned? Allow something to gently begin germinating and taking root beneath the surface of your life.In Gemini, this new growth may be fast or dual-natured somehow, seeking connections and problem-solving. There is wisdom here in slowing down enough to listen and tune into what your life and the information channels around you are asking for.The Gemini Moon Family cycleWe can observe multiple lunar cycles at once. This Gemini Moon is the beginning of the 28-day lunar month, where the Moon will move through all the lunar phases before the next New Moon in Cancer next month.We can also track the 6-month cycle between a New Moon and a Full Moon in the same sign, when what is initiated now comes to fruition and is illuminated in a 12 Monthly cycle. The Full Moon may land in a different decan of the sign, for example, the Gemini Full Moon on 24 November 2026 is in Decan Gemini I. This means it will have different themes as well as being likely to activate different individual placements and angles for personal tracking.Astrologer Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III introduces an even longer cycle of approximately 27 months, tracking the Moon’s progression as it returns to the same degree range in the zodiac, over repeating 9-month intervals, from new to quarter, full, and closing phases, relative to the Sun. This technique sees repeating activation of the same ‘address’ in your natal chart over this longer time period and repeating decan storyline themes too. The New Moon marks a seeding point in this lunar family, offering a pull to plant new seeds in the area of your life that Gemini falls in your chart, and a hidden thread that weaves a narrative story arc that begins now.This New Moon begins a longer 27-month unfolding cycle.New Moon 15 June 2026 24° Gemini First Quarter 15 March 2027 24° Gemini Full Moon 14 November 2027 21° Gemini Last Quarter 13 August 2028 21° Gemini So, Moon Families track the evolving, progressive relationship between the Sun and Moon. Over time, they reveal deeper developmental themes moving beneath everyday events. How they manifest may depend on how they activate your natal placements, where your ruler of the lunation is placed, Mercury and whether the New Moon falls in an Angular, Succedent or Cadent house. You can learn more about how to read and track these for yourself in my upcoming workshop. It is free for paid subscribers and the early bird price will apply through the summer. This Gemini cycle feels closely connected to themes including pattern recognition, vigilance, observation, knowledge gathering and consequences of awareness, making it a time for decisions, with discernment, insight and perspective shifts.If you have placements between 18–26° of the mutable or double-bodied signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces), or the other Air signs Libra and Aquarius, you’re likely to feel this more directly. Also, if your Profected Lord of the Year or Solar Return Chart Ruler is Mercury. If you are not sure if this Moon Family is activated for you, an astrologer or astro coach can help you. I offer Moon Family readings if you want to explore your activated and future Moon Family stories. We also do this work in the Celestia Circle in community. The Decan of Gemini III: Do or DieThe final decan of Gemini asks us to confront the crossroads of possibility. Ruled by Saturn and the Sun, it takes Gemini’s mutable, mental energy and grounds it into stark reality, it is no longer playtime.Astrologer Kira Ryberg describes this decan as ‘Decisive’ and Astrologer Austin Coppock more darkly names this decan the "Executioner's Blade," speaking to the necessity of decisive action and the sacrifices required to move forward as well as the finality of the decisions made in this place.In 36 Faces, Austin Coppock concludes:“This decan teaches of life-or-death decisions, asking those who walk this face to bear their weight. Martial power and excellence in judgment result in those who can. Yet this face also teaches levity, the dual revelation of life as comedia/tragedia. For the wise laugh even as the executioner’s blade descends.”Earlier in Gemini season, there is room to explore every option. Questions may lead to more questions. Like Alice in Wonderland, Curiosity leads the way. Yet, eventually, life asks us to bring all that observation together and recognise what it is showing us. When we make any choice, we are saying no to the other options. Sometimes, even not making a choice is a decision, which can also close off some possibilities. Wild Way Oracle — Time to DecideIn Wild Way Oracle card, the image shows the Gemini III Butterfly. The colourful butterfly with its red wings and white spots hovers over some thistle as if deciding where to settle. Once a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, it prepares to take flight. Butterflies undergo an intense time of irreversible transformation. The butterfly may carry all the memories of the caterpillar, yet it cannot return to its former state. There may be many flowers in the meadow, which it now enjoys from a new vantage point. There are many potential places to land and yet, it can only choose one at a time.The card speaks to us of discernment, sacrifice, commitment and the necessity of choice. It reminds us that every path involves leaving another behind. What matters is recognising which path continues to carry life, energy and meaning just for you.The caption reminds us that it is ‘Time to Decide’ when we reach here. We are given the keywords: Do or Die, Sacrifice and Necessity of Choice. We see the Butterfly, a symbol of transformation making the choices of where to land. The Guidebook offers further guidance:"It is now time to decide which possibilities to make real and how to discard those that are no longer viable. The judgment required may be difficult, but it is necessary to move forward and thrive."Kira Ryberg writes on the Bound that this new moon falls in, ruled by Saturn. This also means that “planets or lots placed in this part of the zodiac are going to behave in a much more stern and serious manner than we normally expect of Geminis. It’s the ‘Goth Gemini TM’, but it also gives someone access to the gifts that Saturn and Mercury bestow when they’re at their most influential”.Tarot Correspondence: The Ten of SwordsThis decan corresponds with the 10 of Swords in the tarot, a card that symbolises endings and transitions. Though it may feel heavy or even painful, this decan and perhaps this New Moon remind us that necessary endings pave the way for new beginnings. The image shows a figure lying face down beneath a dark sky while the first light of dawn appears on the horizon. There are 10 swords piercing into the figures back, however, we do not see blood, there is a red covering over the figure and his hand seems to form a signal. This implies that the figure is signalling that all is ok, the wounds or sacrifice is necessary or metaphorical. Light is beginning to break through.The card often emerges when a way of thinking has reached its conclusion. It is the thought pattern that is ending, or needs to die, and a new clarity or light is about to arrive. The Ten of Swords vividly reflects the themes of endings and transformation. The card symbolises a moment of finality, surrender and profound release. While it may appear grim, this card ultimately represents the clearing of old cycles and the painful but necessary end of a chapter.In the context of this New Moon, the Ten of Swords reminds us that letting go, however challenging often paves the way for renewal. Just as Gemini III demands a decision, the Ten of Swords calls for acceptance of what is no longer viable.T. Susan Chang on Gemini III"Decision tree: the path is stark.The sword of choice cleaves light from dark.Logic sees in black and white,Whilst Story calls forth day from night,The Furies and the Fates are blind!Protect me, twin gods of the mind……One choice embrace, one choice occlude:Surrender to rise up renewed.The twin has died. Long live the twin!All things that end also begin." To rise anew, we must let go of one version of ourselves and fully commit to another. This verse acknowledges how difficult, but necessary this is. As we prepare to leave Gemini III and enter a new Season with Cancer, reaching the Turning of the Wheel, we can no longer embody the archetype of the twin. Which twin will you choose? The choices we make now hold the power to shape our future.The Astrological ConversationThe Moon and Sun meet in Gemini at 24 degrees. The sign that is naturally curious, observant and interested in making connections. You may find Gemini season (the Sun’s movement through Gemini) often coincides with a period when life becomes busy with conversations, learning, paperwork, writing, planning, research, networking, or simply trying to understand what is happening around us and just ‘noticing’ more.For this Gemini New Moon, maybe there is a feeling like a pattern is just emerging but you can’t name it yet, it is still hovering on those peripheral edges, but coming into focus. You have been gathering the information, but haven’t yet known where to place it, and just as sand shifts and can be built, the meaning for you could be emerging as the decision time approaches.The ruler of the lunation, Mercury, tells us more of this nuanced story. Mercury is travelling through Cancer, creating a pleasant mutual reception which helps alleviate the lack of direct sight and support for Gemini from its ruler, with the Moon in Gemini and Mercury in Cancer. There is a natural exchange taking place between thoughts and feelings. Logic may now be informing emotions while emotions inform logic. Together, they collaborate to achieve shared outcomes. Mercury, however, is fighting multiple battles. Michelle Corbesier has noted that from June 10 to June 28 Mercury is in a malefic enclosure, this means, the aspect or rays of the two malefic planets reach either side of Mercury, and no other planet is breaking the enclosure up. This timing includes the New Moon on the 15th so will impact its significations. We might expect blocks, pressure or heaviness to the Mercurial themes discussed above. You may find decision paralysis, and it may be best to delay decisions until after the 28th, especially any important ones, although that will take us directly into the Mercury Retrograde. This means that we need to be prepared to reevaluate and review decisions made. Mercury is also now travelling through the degrees where it will later return while retrograde. Astrologers call this the shadow phase, moving towards its station at 26° Cancer. You may have experienced some slowing, setbacks or delays with Mercurial themes, or a sense that you will need to return to things that you start now. Mercury’s upcoming retrograde suggests the best approach is simply remaining attentive to new information as it arrives, and integrating it with what you already know to be true and aligned with you. You may notice yourself reflecting more deeply on conversations than usual. Certain comments may linger and touch sensitive parts of you that were unexpected. There is potential for healing conversations linked to the past. Memories, emotions, new understandings and practical considerations can become woven together as you try to understand what something means for you personally, and are lead to the moment of decision. The New Moon is applying by sextile to Chiron in Aries, creating an opportunity for insight linking Gemini’s search for understanding and Chiron’s ongoing work around identity, confidence and self-definition as Chiron is completing its journey through Aries.The invitation here is to notice what you are learning about yourself through the choices currently taking shape. Will you notice what is showing up and do that work? Uranus has also recently entered Gemini, beginning a much longer story around how we think, learn, connect and communicate. While those larger changes will unfold over the years, this New Moon may offer a first, early glimpse of where new possibilities are emerging for you personally. It may be that unexpected conversations, surprising insights, new interests, calls to freedom, breakthroughs or shifts in perspective can all act as catalysts. Anything that is catching your attention now may prove more important than it first appears, however small. This is one reason I encourage people to pay close attention to New Moon periods, particularly when they activate an important Moon Family cycle. Looking back, the first signs are often visible from the very beginning. It is just that we do not yet know which threads will become the story.For now, notice what keeps returning. Notice what you are being asked to learn. Notice what doors are opening, and which are closing. Notice the synchronicities showing up in your life and notice which possibilities continue to gather energy. ALL the noticing!Elsewhere in the sky, Venus in Leo is moving towards an opposition with Pluto in Aquarius. This aspect may bring questions of value, desire, power dynamics in relationships and authenticity into sharper focus. Relationships can become mirrors, revealing and reflecting what matters most to us. Sometimes, we mask our individual desires to create or maintain harmony, but this may be the time the mask fades and the desire enters the conversation. Creative projects, friendships, communities and romantic connections may all reveal underlying dynamics that have previously remained hidden.The time of Venus-Pluto contacts may be experienced as moments of increased intensity, especially if Venus is significant in your chart or is activated now, for example as your Profection Lord of the Year or angular in your Solar Return. You may find your feelings deepening and no longer being able to take second place. Desires become clearer, defined and ask to be recognised. We might notice where our energy is invested and where it is no longer flowing naturally. There may be tension in this process, as is the nature of oppositions and contact with the Shadow Planet Pluto.The coming weeks may feel less like finding answers and more like recognising which questions truly matter. Do keep noticing as the story unfolds and stay ready to make that decision when the time comes. And Finally...The final decan of Gemini asks us to trust the wisdom that emerges through our observation. Information gathering is never simply that. Why do you gather? What are you attracted to? We are invited to recognise our personal recurring patterns. To gather the gossamer threads we can barely see and to notice where life is already trying to guide our attention.The Gemini New Moon asks for noticing, surrender, and a decision. It’s an interesting mix of information gathering, support, healing wounds, backward glances, and navigating power dynamics as we prepare for a decision we may have avoided until now. Once you decide, you can step boldly into the next chapter and trust the process of transformation. Allow your butterfly to fly, finding the richest, most colourful meadows. Travel well, friends.If you are looking for an Astrologer, and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I currently have space to take on new clients. If you would like a personal individual Astrology reading, I set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. You can opt out of this if you prefer when you book at CelestiaAstrology.com.If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moon’s cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching and Moon Family Consultations. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can also become a paid subscriber to download my Astro Coaching Workbook and access the archive of posts which guide you through it, working with the Moons. Upgrade your level to join Celestial Circle, looking ahead at the Moon Families each month in community. Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References:AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 Decans & The BoundsT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck by Astro Artistry @nicola_allan on Instagram, Twitter and BlueSky· This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of a guided astro mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness, with this timeless practice that you can return to anytime. The Sagittarius Full Moon on 31st May 2026 is in the Decan of Sagittarius I. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Sagittarius I: Mythic, Magic Motion and Decisive Action.Listeners are guided through an astro-mindfulness exercise focused on the Decan of Sagittarius I, beginning with mindful breathing, engaging a Mindful Anchor and visualisation. It will include reflective questions inspired by the ruler of Sagittarius, Jupiter and the rulers of the decan, Jupiter and Mercury. The session encourages participants to explore their inner thoughts and emotions while gaining perspective and clarity through a visualisation of Jupiter’s landscape at dawn. The meditator encounters a guide, a wild, white horse and multiple symbols, signs and omens along the way. An ancient arrow draws the horse’s attentions and warps time, encouraging reflection on past, present and future. The meditator is encouraged to identify if there is an overarching Gift that has always been there to inspire and guide them, The exercise concludes with a gentle return to awareness, integrating insights gained during the meditation. Participants are encouraged to reflect on and to integrate these insights into their daily lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Celestial Astrology and Mindfulness02:57 Meditation Preparation and Mindful Breathing05:57 Visualisation Journey Begins09:02 Exploring the Landscape and Symbols12:02 Messages from the Standing Stones14:55 Reflections on Past Choices and Opportunities17:57 The Arrow and Its Significance20:57 Integration of Experiences and Insights24:01 Conclusion and FarewellCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To join Celestia Circle, receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This meditation is not only for the Full Moon, but it is also helpful for those with placements in Sagittarius I who may be seeking to understand them better. It is timeless, so return to it whenever it is helpful, especially if this is the Decan of your Sun, Moon or Ascendant. If your Lord of the Year, or Solar Return ruler, is Jupiter. Also, if your Profection Lord or Ascendant ruler is travelling through this Decan, or aspecting planets in your chart, it may be particularly helpful. I offer Full Moon Astro Mindfulness, inspired by the Decans, to all subscribers. I am also creating New Moon Astro Mindfulness for those who wish to join for a complete Lunar Decan Walk. These are available to paid subscribers in Celestia Circle and A.S.K paid subscribers. Thank you, please like, subscribe and comment to engage and share your experience of this Sagittatius Full Moon or this meditation. Please share your stories or leave a Moon 🌙 or Sagittarius ♐️ emoji if this meditation has been helpful for you. Upgrade to a paid subscription to access the complete Full and New Moon decan walk as they are posted, or drop me a message to see how astro mindfulness can help you and find the decan placements of your Sun, Moon and Ascendant, or Rising sign. Travel well friends,Sonia and Asteri Sofia Kairos#astromindfulness #lunarastrology #hellenisticastrology #Mindfulness #decan #Sagittarius I #Mercury #Jupiter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

To claim your gift you first have to name it, then aim high for it. Is now your time?The Sagittarius Full Moon arrives tensed for fast movement, think of the wild horses often associated with this sign, at first they gather, still, sensing the wind and its message, yet ready to gallop at any moment, changing direction when the time is right. Maybe Gemini season has brought you the feeling of standing at a crossroads while the wind changes direction around you. So many new messages have arrived. Plans could have shifted. It could be a conversation that lingered in your mind longer than expected. Something that once felt stable to you is now revealing itself to be transitional. Perhaps you simply realise you have already outgrown a version of yourself that you had been trying to carry forward.This Moon connects us to what feels alive in us. What truths do you seek? Sagittarius is a dancing fire that struggles to stay still for long. It seeks perspective. It wants to view the vast horizon. It wants the kind of truth that can only be discovered through experience, risk, and movement through the world itself. Under this Full Moon, you may understand an urge that has been growing to widen your life somehow, perhaps to loosen a constraint. You may need to step beyond a story that has become too narrow to hold who you are becoming. The timing of the Moon Family will tell you more, especially if it activates your natal chart.And yet, this lunation does not arrive without tension, asking for some action or resolution before moving forward. I will explore the astrological aspects that add nuance to the story. The aim is to help you understand your story of this moment. Overview — Let’s Look At…* Journal prompts and ritual* Sagittarius, mutable, yang, fire* The nature of Full Moons* The Sagittarius I Moon Family cycle* The First Decan of Sagittarius - Poisoned Arrow or Magic Motion?* Wild Way symbolism and tarot correspondence* The Astrological Conversation* Who may feel this Full Moon most strongly* And finally…How I Can Help YouIf this Full Moon is activating your chart, especially around the early degrees of the mutable signs, ( Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini and Virgo), you may already feel life asking you to reconsider direction, priorities, beliefs, or long-term plans.My readings and Moon Family sessions are designed to help you work with these larger cycles consciously. Astrology cannot remove uncertainty from life, but it can help you recognise the threads and themes of the story you are already living through. Often, that awareness alone is empowering, it helps your decision-making and strengthens your trust in the process.Journal Prompts* What truth have I been circling, but avoiding fully naming?* Where has my attention become scattered or divided?* What beliefs no longer fit the life I am trying to build?* What would freedom actually look like for me now?* Where do I need greater trust in my own direction?* What am I beginning to understand that I am outgrowing?Simple RitualSagittarius is a sign of freedom, pilgrimage, firelight, roads, arrows, beliefs and the call of distant horizons.At twilight, light a candle and sit quietly for a few moments with a journal or piece of paper. Let yourself think about the road behind you first. The version of yourself that brought you this far. Can you identify a crossroads that you recently reached?Write down one belief, expectation, or fear that has begun to feel too small, restrictive, or outdated for the future version of you which will travel forward. Visualise which road from the crossroads begins your new path, perhaps for you it represents a turning away, or an adjustment of what you identified. Then write one sentence beginning with:“I am ready to move toward…”You do not have to force clarity. Sagittarius often works through instinct before certainty arrives. If you cannot be specific, try to name the feeling you wish for, or the goal you aspire to. Speak what you have written into the air above the candle and allow the flame to carry it forward. Then, fold the paper once, blow out the candle with your thanks, and place the paper beneath the candle overnight. The ritual and the act itself will become the prayer. The Fire of SagittariusSagittarius is mutable, yang (or masculine and outwards facing), fire, ruled by philosophical and expansive Jupiter. It is embodied by the archetype of the archer: skilled and accurate, releasing his arrow to fly through the air at speed and, hopefully, hit the intended target.Jupiter is currently in its exaltation in nurturing and emotion-led Moon-ruled Cancer. There is a mutual reception with the Moon in Jupiter’s Sagittarius. They share goals and work well together to achieve shared aims. Consider how that shows up in events in your life right now. Sagittarius encourages us to broaden our horizons and challenges our existing beliefs. Its fiery nature encourages us to embrace freedom and act on our passions, while its mutability allows us to remain flexible, open to change and transitions. Sagittarius seeks direction, purpose, and the kind of truth that’s not only discovered in books, but lived out in the world, on the road, in conversation, in experience. Jupiter offers the insights that can be learned through knowledge, bringing things, and people together and creating order. Sagittarius seeks to understand the world through this movement, storytelling, belief, and vision.Mutable fire is not the initiating blaze of Cardinal Martial Aries or the Fixed, enduring flame of Solar Leo. It flickers, sparks, leaps, searches, adapts and dynamically responds to its environment. This is the wildfire that leaps from peak to peak, always looking for higher ground.As a yang or masculine sign, Sagittarius acts outwardly, with a faster willingness to move toward exploration and truth-seeking. Think of the spirit animals of Sagittarius, the Eagle and the wild Horses on the open plains. There is a nature that is never tamed or contained here, forever chasing distant horizons.Sagittarius also carries contradiction. In the fast-burning search for truth, sometimes it rushes past complexity too quickly. Mercury, who enjoys finding the devil in the detail, is in exile here, and it feels like he has his arms crossed, refusing to help out under the Sagittarian T’s and C’s. A Full Moon in Sagittarius is asking us to seek meaning, to aim higher, and will illuminate our belief systems, as well as any cracks in them. As a mutable fire sign, Sagittarius burns away stagnation, inconsistencies and falsehoods. It needs freedom, growth, and vision to feed the flame but the shadow side may also wrestle with restlessness, fanaticism, and burnout.The Full Moon: Revelations Full Moons are defined by oppositions, we find the Sun and Moon opposing each other in the sky. This time marks the halfway point in the Lunar monthly cycle, illuminating what was hidden from us at the New Moon. The Moon is at its brightest, lighting up the night sky and fully reflecting the light of the Sun, symbolically showing us both what is completed and what we must now prepare to release as we move towards the end of the cycle.Full Moons, particularly when they impact personal placements in our charts (not ALL Full Moons you say!) can bring emotional clarity, fruition, a peak, and at times, relational tension, sometimes even emotional catharsis. culmination, endings, revelations, or moments of heightened awareness. What has been building beneath the surface becomes more difficult to ignore now. The truths revealed may ask for integration. They can be a time of heightened awareness, discomfort and disruption for some of us.The seeds planted during the New Moon, either 2 weeks before in Taurus, or 6 months before (in this case, the Sagittarius New Moon on 18th December, 2025), come to fruition now.This Full Moon occurs across the Gemini-Sagittarius axis as the Sun shines opposite in Mercury-ruled Gemini, co-present with the awakening and disruptive planet Uranus. Gemini communicates through questions and collects information from many sources. Sagittarius seeks the one true answer and aims to find a guiding philosophy or meaningful worldview.Under this lunation, you may notice tension between an overwhelming volume of data and your instinct and intuition. Perhaps between facts and personal belief, or remaining open-minded and finally committing yourself to a path.If this Full Moon is activating your birth chart, then you will likely have a Moon Family story connected with it that began in December 2024. Identifying the story will help you understand what is coming up for you now.The Sagittarius I Moon Family CycleAstrologically, we have multiple Lunar cycles occuring simultaneously. The Moon’s cycles can be tracked in several ways, depending on what you are seeking. The most immediate is the monthly lunar cycle, which spans approximately 29 days from New Moon to the next New Moon.There is also a six-month cycle between a New Moon and the subsequent Full Moon in the same sign, when the seeds planted during the New Moon come to a fuller fruition. So you can look back at your story over the last 6 months to see what has been growing for you in this time.This Full Moon is part of a Lunar Gestational Cycle or Moon Family. These are a pattern that unfolds over 27 months, or just over 2 years, marked by key lunation phases as the Moon returns to the same degree range of the zodiac, or ‘address’ in a progressing relationship with the Sun.These Moon Families mark developmental arcs, longer stories that build over time. They begin with a seed of intention or insight at the New Moon, find their first visibility nine months later, maybe asking for some adjustment or changes, reach full clarity and culmination after eighteen months, and resolve or integrate after twenty-seven months, when we then move into a time of release, reflection and preparation for the next cycle.Moon Families were introduced by astrologer Dietrich Pessin and are outlined in her book Lunar Shadows III. They creates a hidden thread of a lunar gestation for those of us whose natal chart placements are activated by each Moon Family degree range, and by the ruler.For this Full Moon in Sagittarius the Moon Family is illuminating a story that began in December 2024, with a New Moon. The key dates for this cycle are:Moon Family Dates* New Moon (Seeding) 1st December 2024 9° Sagittarius* First Quarter (Action/Adjustment) 31st August 2025 8° Sagittarius* Full Moon (Fruition/Culmination) 31st May 2026 9° Sagittarius* Last Quarter (Release/Integration) 28th February 2027 9° SagittariusIf you are not sure, an astrologer or astro coach can help you identify if your placements are activated. We do this work in Celestia Circle and identify what the Moon Families mean for participants by looking more deeply into them. You can also comment ‘Moon Family’ and I will help you.If your chart is activated, can you think back to December 2024 and what began then, even if it was quiet or subtle? What desire, question, opportunity, or internal shift first emerged around that time?You may be able to pick up the threads of your story from the challenges you faced, and decisions you made at the time of the first quarter Moon, in the two weeks around 31 August 2025.You were asked to make a decision, shift or respond, there was some pivot in the storyline as it became clearer.If you are not sure, consider checking back through emails, photos, social media history to see what was going on in your life around those dates. Moon Families unfold across roughly 27 months, revealing the evolving relationship between instinct, action, visibility, and integration. This Full Moon marks the culmination point of the story seeded during the Sagittarius New Moon in December 2024.Please do share if this cycle is calling to you, I love to hear your stories and am seeking case studies to work with and document. This Moon Family may be especially active and personal and will most affect those with natal placements around 3 - 10 degrees of the Mutable signs, Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces, and Virgo. Also, the same degrees of the Fire signs, Sagittarius, Aries and Leo. Plus those with Jupiter as their Profection Lord of the Year, or Solar Return Ascendant ruler. These interconnected lunations emphasise themes of exploration, learning, and visionary growth over 27 months. We can track these cycles to see and work with the evolution of our goals over time, showing how each phase builds upon the last. It is ideal for bigger projects and longer-term goals in our lives if you wish to work with the Moon.Exciting news:Astro-Seek.com has now added a feature with the Lunar Gestational Cycle and the Moon Families so you can look back at past, current or forward to future Moon Families yourself. See how they connect with your chart and your own stories! This is a free resource, available to all. It is live for testing, so please do feed back any issues you discover as it is newly launched. https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/lunar-gestation-cycle-and-moon-familiesYou can also search under Free Horoscopes > Astro Calendars > Lunar Calendar > Lunar Gestation Cycle or type "gestation" or "moon families" into the search tool. Thank you Astro-SeekDecan of Sagittarius I: Magic Motion and the Poisoned ArrowThe New Moon in the first decan of Sagittarius is ruled by Mercury (triplicity ruler) and Jupiter (Chaldean ruler), adding layers of intellectual and spiritual significance. Mercury encourages bold, perhaps unconventional communication, while Jupiter expands our capacity for optimism and learning, while offering wise counsel. Together, these rulers emphasise the power of knowledge and the different ways it can inspire action. So, this decan symbolises the power of ideas, knowledge and action. What happens when concepts take flight and events unfold at lightning speed, which may take us by surprise. Austin Coppock refers to it as the "Poisoned Arrow", representing the duality of this rapid motion. In 36 Faces, Austin Coppock writes that in this decan “ a vision erupts. The ideal self, the half divine hero, appears, composed entirely of spirit-fire”There is power in swift, focused action, but haste can lead to unintended consequences if the target is not carefully chosen, or aligned with our values. The arrow can symbolise precision, direction, and the power of an idea launched into the world. Astrologer Kira Ryberg has called this decan Mystic, referring to the power of the Mage aspect of Jupiter to add fairy dust to our actions. In her book on the 36 Decans, she writes “Here we encounter excess, fertilization and a motivation to provide for ourselves and others. There’s a willingness to sustain whatever arises and to commit to the pathway that is unfolding before us. The mission must go on — after all, it’s too late to turn back now.”Wild Way Oracle & TarotIn the Wild Way Oracle card for this decan, Sagittarius I is depicted as a wolf in motion, embodying the urgency and energy of this decan. As he runs, he carries his bow and arrows in a harness around his body. We are given the keywords to guide us through this time:Revelation; Swift Movement; Decisive Action and Going Viral “No time to waste!” yells Sagittarius I Wolf as they enthusiastically whoosh by at top speed. Arriving like bolts of lightning, visions, thoughts, and ideas come quickly now and must be implemented immediately or not at all. This is a time for action, but consider what is motivating your eagerness. Thoughts may be easily manipulated through propaganda and persuasion, so ensure your feelings are authentic before drawing your bow and releasing your arrow!” Excerpt from the Wild Way Guide Book by Nicola Allan Sagittarius I emphasises expansive thinking and bold exploration but warns against letting impulsivity or manipulation guide our decisions. Sagittarius I is a decan of momentum, where the fire of inspiration ignites swift and purposeful action. The authors are all guiding us to wise and careful use of this fiery motion. Tarot - 8 of WandsThe 8 of Wands, the tarot card associated with Sagittarius I, also symbolises swift action, clarity of purpose, and rapid movement toward a goal. This card reminds us that momentum is building, and that the time to act is now. The card shows 8 wands seemingly suspended in flight across the fertile green landscape. We see rolling hills, water and buildings in the far distance. The wands themselves all have tender new growth of life to animate them. However, it also holds the same cautions against the impulsiveness that can accompany acting with speed. Consider where we want the wands to land, ensure our direction is aligned with our higher vision. Like arrows in flight, our efforts are propelled forward, but we must be certain of our target. We do not want those arrows, and all that potential, to simply fall, or land, in the wrong place. This feels like our one chance to get it right, after all. It seems we are encouraged to grasp the moment of momentum and maximise the opportunity. T. Susan Chang on Sagittarius IIn T. Susan Chang’s evocative words, Sagittarius I is a realm of viral energy and bold manifestation:Viral fires you can’t douse—Ignite them at the Arrow House.See that glowing filament?Harness it before it’s spent...If you want it, say the word!Those who listen shall be heard.What’s your gift? Be swift to name it.Fortune favours those who claim it.Again, there is a sense of a fleeting moment of opportunity. The question is posed, are you ready to name your gift, and claim it?The Astrological ConversationThe Full Moon shines next to the royal star Antares, known as the great red “heart of the Scorpion”. It is one of the four ancient royal stars, associated with intensity, conviction, courage, obsession, and encounters with powerful desire or powerful consequences. The four royal stars were said to be the guardians of the celestial directions, and Antares is the Watcher of the West. This red star will be visible in the night sky next to the Full Moon. Antares has long been connected with the warrior spirit, with passion, boldness, and the willingness to move toward something fully rather than half-heartedly. The Greeks associated the star with Mars and you may see military themes prominent at this time, as well as good vs evil discussions. Bernadette Brady, in Star and Planets Combinations writes “ it also indicates that one can be the cause of their own undoing. The natural theme of this star is to generate success by going through a cleansing life-and-death experience. It can suggest one seeks intensity even when not required. By its mythological symbolism it indicates extremes, whether by choice or not.”As with all the royal stars, a moral standard or balance is offered. It can bestow gifts, such as military success, but it can also carry a warning of a public fall alongside its gifts. Antares can burn hot and react too quickly. It can become consumed by righteousness, urgency, or the desire to win at any cost.Under this Full Moon, emotions may feel amplified and difficult to ignore. Something may feel deeply important to you, perhaps even fated, especially as the Sun is separating from its square to the Lunar Nodes. You may notice where your convictions are strengthening, what you no longer desire becomes clear, where your frustration or anger has been quietly simmering, or where your spirit and/or soul simply refuses to continue pretending indifference and you are required to make a choice.As previously mentioned, Antares will also be visible in the night sky. If the skies are clear, the Moon will shine close to this red star, offering a rare opportunity to witness the symbolism directly overhead. There is something profoundly ancient about seeing these stories reflected physically above us. I do encourage you to go out and spend a few moments under the night sky, connecting with Antares and the Moon. At the same time, the Sun, is opposite in Gemini, conjunct the royal star Aldebaran, the Watcher of the East. Where Antares burns with intensity and desire, Aldebaran has traditionally been associated with integrity, honour, leadership, truth, and moral direction. This deepens the good vs evil theme that Antares alone inspires. Antares asks what you are willing to fight for. Aldebaran asks whether your choices remain aligned with your deeper values while doing so.Aldebaran is the right eye of the bull in the constellation of Taurus (now in Tropical Gemini due to precession over the ages, the stars may be ‘fixed’, but they still move a degree every 72 years). Its Arabic name means “the follower”, some say because it follows the Pleiades, others dispute that. The ancient Greeks knew it as “torch bearer”. The Moon has only just separated from its opposition with Uranus in Gemini, just hours before. Uranus is known as the Awakener; it is disruptive and offers a pull to freedom by destabilising. It interrupts routines and breaks open mental patterns that have become too rigid or too small. Oppositions with Uranus might bring tense or surprising encounters with other people, sudden or unexpected news, changes in circumstances, or the feeling that life itself has moved the furniture, or flipped the script while your attention was diverted. You may experience this as overstimulation: racing thoughts, perhaps interrupted sleep or emotional unpredictability. Others may feel a sudden urge to break free from something that has quietly become constrictive. This has been a theme since the Sun also met with Uranus in Gemini on the 22nd May. The Gemini Sun co-present with its ruler Mercury already brought in a season emphasising information, communication, data, narratives, conversations, and competing perspectives. Now, the Sun meeting Aldebaran asks for honesty within all of that movement and flow. You may now realise that some paths are no longer sustainable because they require you to betray something essential within yourself, to overstep a line you hadn’t realised before was even there.The Moon, and the Sun, have also just separated from a square to the Nodes in Pisces and Virgo, moving us out of a fated cardinal cross. The Sun squaring the nodes marks the halfway point between eclipse seasons. You may wish to reflect on the changes you have seen, your personal growth, since the February/March Eclipses, and what you hope to achieve in the next 3 months. This can create the feeling of standing at a karmic crossroads. The South Node in Virgo can manifest through overwork, hyper-vigilance, perfectionism, excessive analysis, or the attempt to manage uncertainty by controlling every detail. The North Node in Pisces asks for trust in the unknown, surrender, emotional honesty, connection with intuition and the mystical.The separating sextile from the Moon to Pluto in Aquarius may add psychological depth. There could be an empowering truth that has been uncovered, or previously hidden truths revealed. There is potential for transformation happening quietly here, especially around identity, belonging and your gifts. Something old may already be shedding, even if externally life still looks much the same.While these recent past aspects are being integrated, the Moon moves toward a stabilising trine with Saturn in Aries. Saturn offers grounding through deliberate action, linked to your sense of self. Saturn in Aries asks for mature courage. The willingness to act on behalf of your future self, to invest for the future and seek delayed gratification. Jupiter, ruler of the Full Moon, is exalted in Cancer at 23 degrees. Jupiter does not behold Sagittarius directly, it is said to be averse and cannot offer direct support. However, as well as being exalted in Cancer, it is also in its own bound. In Cancer, Jupiter seeks emotional nourishment, protection, belonging, memory, and genuine care. The Moon and Jupiter have a mutual reception here, as they are each in the sign of the other’s rulership, and thus they share similar aims and goals, working well together to achieve them. Who May Feel This Full Moon Most Strongly?This lunation may be particularly significant for those with natal placements between roughly 6–11 degrees of:Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces, Virgo, Aries and LeoEspecially where these degrees connect with personal planets, angles, and active Moon Family cycles. Also those whose Profection Lord of the year or Solar Return ascendant is Jupiter. And finally…The speed of events around this Full Moon may leave you feeling like time itself has sped up. You may already have a sense that something needs to change. You may still be trying to negotiate with the familiar. Feeling tension is understandable, Mutable seasons can often feel unsettling while we are moving through them.This Full Moon invites us to harness Sagittarius’s boundless energy and optimism. In the wise words of T Susan Chang, be prepared to name and claim your gift. With courage, clarity, and focus, we can draw our bow, release the arrow, and trust the journey ahead. Stay patient with any delays or obstacles and aligned with your values. Travel well, friends.If you want help with the Moon Families, I offer a Moon Family reading where I will help select and guide you through your present (or past) and future Moon families, selected to meet your personal priorities. Limited availability. Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References: https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/lunar-gestation-cycle-and-moon-familiesAustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck by @nicola_allan on Instagram & Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

How can your failures support you?The burning question of this New Moon asks How can your failures support you? This Taurus New Moon lands with a different pace to it. Taurus holds its own relationship with Time: “Time: it is Earth’s oldest spell” T Susan Chang. You are asked to stop, reflect and apply the lessons of past failures to support yourself going forward.How did you navigate the heat and urgency of recent months, and all the Aries activations we experienced? Life now has hopefully slowed enough for you to notice what has quietly become unsustainable. Maybe the Aries season showed up what is no longer for you. You could now be sensing this growing awareness that some parts of your life need more care, steadiness or honesty. Taurus brings attention back to what is real and tangible. It might show up in your body, your resources, your energy or your precious time. The structures and routines that shape everyday life. At the time of this moon, there’s a strong sense of returning to the foundations and recognising what is stable and steady to support you over the long term. Are you ready to integrate past failures? The lunation is dark in the sky with fixed star Algol and asteroid Mother Ceres, both aspects of the divine Feminine, drawing deeper themes of survival, nourishment, nurturing, protection, depletion, instinct, and self-worth into the heart of this cycle. Perhaps you are arriving at a threshold in your own life now, especially if your chart is activated by this lunation, (read on). Please do share any of your reflections. Overview — Let’s look at…* Journal prompts & ritual* Taurus, Fixed, Yin Earth* The nature of a New Moon* The Taurus Moon Family cycle* The Decan of Taurus III: Prayer Beads* Tarot: Seven of Pentacles & Verse* The Astrological Conversation* Practical Guidance* And finally…How I can help youMy work centres around helping people understand the longer cycles and patterns they are living through.Through traditional and lunar astrology, Moon Families, astro-mindfulness, and reflective chart work, I help people navigate these changes, their personal timing, and life’s unfolding cycles with greater clarity and steadiness.Astrology becomes much more useful when it helps you understand where you are, what is developing over time, and how to respond to and work with the cycle consciously.If this New Moon is stirring questions around sustainability, your own pace, direction, or what genuinely deserves your energy moving forward, you are warmly invited to work with me.Journal prompts* What feels genuinely sustainable for me now?* Where in my life am I asked to surrender, slow down, or have patience?* What parts of my life currently feel nourishing?* What would a steadier relationship with myself look like over the next year?* What kind of future am I slowly building through my daily choices?* Where can I learn lessons from my failures?A simple ritualChoose something tangible that you want to tend more carefully. This may be a room, your finances, your body, your garden, your workspace or something else that matters to you. It may be a previously neglected part of your everyday life.Connect slowly with it, mindfully. Clean it, repair it, reorganise it, nourish it with care and attention that it may have lacked until now. As you do this, reflect on what you are trying to cultivate moving forward and what kind of life you genuinely want to sustain over time. How might you both nourish and support each other, now that this connection has been renewed? You may wish to speak your hopes and dreams for the connection into the space as you spend time with your tangible choice. Let the act itself become a quiet devotional practice. Can you make a quiet commitment for the future? What unknown forces will you need to surrender to? A New Moon in TaurusThis New Moon in Taurus is an invitation to experience a new grounded, stable cycle, emphasising themes of endurance, patience, and preservation. We are invited to transmute our worry into practical plans and connect with Mother Nature. We step into the Venusian garden where potential and work create beauty and peace of mind. This is a time supporting you for planting intentional seeds in your metaphorical garden that you intend to grow into material and tangible results, not only pleasing your senses or taste buds, but also to improve your view of your world.This lunation invites you to step into the stillness of fixed earth and reflect on: What will you grow? How will you tend it? How can you protect it from the forces you can’t control? What does it look like when your work is done, and you need to step back and allow nature to take its course?The Moon is exalted in Taurus, making this a fertile time to align with nature’s rhythms and embody steady, grounded progress. But this New Moon is not without challenge. There is no direct support available from the Sign or decan rulers, support comes through indirect channels, which may show up in ways you are not at first aware of. Taurus’s fixed nature is patient and resilient, but its shadow is a resistance to change. If we allow plodding persistence, respect for time, flow with the twists and turns, and have gratitude for the journey, we hopefully find that what happens slowly, indeed, happens well here. Taurus: The Symbolism of Venusian, Fixed, Feminine, EarthTaurus slows things down enough for us to notice what is around us. Many of us embraced this awareness during the lockdown time, traffic and noise stilled, social commitments dissolved, we had space to root into our local environment. Nature returned to grab our attention. Taurus, a fixed earth sign, is known for its grounded, patient, stable and enduring nature. Ruled by Venus and by the Moon in its Exaltation, Taurus is feminine, which means receptive, often processing events internally rather than through external action, and focused on the tangible, material and sensual aspects of life. Taurus embodies the earth element through its connection to nature, stability, and value, making it a sign that represents resilience, determination, and an appreciation for life’s tangible pleasures. Its fixed quality gives Taurus a persistent and dependable energy, which can feel like a rock in turbulent times. It is symbolised by the Bull, often slow-moving but powerful and heavy. Taurus prefers gradual growth and steady foundations over quick movement or constant changes. Taurus may get reduced to pleasure or comfort seeking, as one of the significations of the ruler Venus. However, there’s something deeper that drives that instinct. Taurus is a sign that inherently understands value and its cost. The Taurus in your life may crave luxury products, but will also treasure them and enjoy them with all of their senses. Taurus will also know what is worth your time, your care, or where to focus your effort. What allows life to feel rooted, supported, and sustainable over time?This might feel like recognising what you no longer have energy for, perhaps realising that something small and simple matters more than you first thought. I describe this as finding the Sacred in the Mundane, which can also show up in another earth sign, Virgo. Taurus reminds us that our lives are usually built slowly. Most of us are not on a fast roller coaster life of high drama. We make small, daily decisions that, over time, create the form that our life takes. Sometimes, it is punctuated by those big decisions, to move, to marry, to apply for or accept this job or that one, but these are often spaced out. Many small decisions have often led us to the point of the big decision. Can you put your phone down, maybe take a short walk locally, at a leisurely pace, and just see what calls out to you and draws your attention? You will most likely find a vivid, lively, fascinating world that meets you, or are you already in on this life hack?You may find yourself reassessing routines, commitments, financial priorities, relationships, creative work, or the simple structure of everyday life. The shifts may not look dramatic externally, but internally, something is clarifying. This New Moon in Taurus has an added layer of significance, as the Moon is exalted in Taurus. This is a placement where the Moon feels especially comfortable and is said to be “raised up”. The Moon’s exaltation emphasises themes of emotional security and physical grounding, encouraging us to slow down, appreciate what we have, and cultivate patience. Stop and smell the Roses, if you like! Moon Cycles and Lunar Phases: The Arc of DevelopmentThe nature of a New MoonThe New Moon begins a fresh lunar cycle as the Sun and Moon meet in the same sign. At first, much of the process remains internal as the dark sky invites us to go within. The light of the Moon is unseen, overshadowed by its proximity to the Sun. A feeling or insight can form, ready for seeding, long before any external changes emerge. You may find your attention shifts. I recommend just noticing what options are presenting, which doors are opening, as well as doors closing for you now. Is a path opening up for you, or are previous blocks being removed? This is all useful information to fertilise your earth. Which ones feel appealing and are aligned? Allow something to gently begin germinating and taking root beneath the surface of your life.In Taurus, this new growth unfolds gradually, aligned with the natural rhythms of Time, Nature and Celestial Cycles.There is wisdom here in slowing down enough to listen properly to what your life and body are asking for.The Taurus Moon Family cycleWe can observe multiple lunar cycles at once. This Taurus Moon is the beginning of the 28-day lunar month where the Moon will move through all the lunar phases before the next New Moon in Gemini next month.We can also track the 6-month cycle between a New Moon and a Full Moon in the same sign, when what is initiated now comes to fruition and is illuminated. This Full Moon may land in a different decan of the sign, for example, the Taurus Full Moon on 26 October 2026 is in Decan Taurus I. This means it may activate different individual placements and angles for personal tracking.Astrologer Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III introduces an even longer cycle of approximately 27 months, tracking the Moon’s progression as it returns to the same degree range in the zodiac, from new to quarter, full, and closing phases, relative to the Sun.The New Moon marks a seeding point in this lunar family, offering a pull to plant new seeds in the area of your life that Taurus falls in your chart, and a hidden thread that weaves a narrative story arc that begins now. This New Moon begins a longer 27-month unfolding cycle.New Moon 16 May 2026 25° TaurusFirst Quarter 14 February 2027 25° TaurusFull Moon. 14 November 2027 21° TaurusLast Quarter 13 August 2028 21° TaurusMoon Families track the evolving, progressive relationship between the Sun and Moon. Over time, they reveal deeper developmental themes moving beneath everyday events.This Taurus cycle feels closely connected to nourishment, survival, embodiment, resources, self-worth, sustainability, planning, creativity, protection and the rebuilding of steadier foundations.With Algol and Ceres woven into the lunation, there may also be themes around exhaustion, emotional labour, reclaiming personal authority, grief, caretaking, or beginning to recognise where survival patterns have shaped your decisions for longer than you realised.Taurus Moon Family cycles are about building something real enough to last. Relax into the gentle pace, this is slow and steady growth. A time of setting roots and nurturing what we wish to cultivate over time.If you have placements between 16–27° of the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), you’re likely to feel this more directly. Also if your Profected Lord of the Year or Solar Return Chart Ruler is Venus. If you are not sure if this Moon Family is activated for you, an astrologer or astro coach can help you. I offer Moon Family readings if you want to explore your activated and future Moon Family stories. We also do this work in Celestia Circle in community. The Decan of Taurus III: Prayer BeadsThis New Moon lands in the third decan of Taurus, a double rulership by Saturn in both Chaldean and triplicity rulerships. This brings focus to the Saturian energy, offering themes of longevity, preparation and humility. Austin Coppock offers the symbol of “Prayer Beads”, speaking to resilience under pressure. Kira Ryberg calls it “Preservation”, highlighting effort and persistence. Once you have prepared all you can, your focus turns to preserving what you have prepared, and then it is time to surrender and pray. Ultimately, we are all at the mercy of greater forces. The Wild Way names it Weather the Storm, capturing the enduring atmosphere of the decan. They all bring that image of the intensity of effort and surrender to greater forces. With Saturn’s decan rulership, we are learning about the boundaries of our endurance, the benefits of long-term planning and also when it is necessary to surrender, and just pray!Growth here rarely unfolds under easy or perfect conditions, often asking for endurance, resilience and planning ahead.This may bring delays, heavier responsibilities, uncertainty, emotional fatigue, or a gradual realisation that something requires far more commitment than first expected. Taurus III’s wisdom teaches us that we can find grounding and resilience through dedicated, daily efforts. With the influence of Saturn, the new moon in Taurus urges us to think of long-term commitments rather than immediate rewards..In The Wild Way deck, by Nicola Allen, the Stag card, titled “Weather the Storm,” reflects this Saturnian wisdom. It tells the story of fortitude and perseverance in times of adversity. The card shows a stag, still and grounded on a grassy hill, gazing up at storm clouds in a starry sky. One bright planet or star may be acting as the Stag’s guide through a stormy time. “Stag knows that patience, humility, and inner strength are cultivated through confronting hardship, often through no fault of our own. But as turbulent as the journey may be, we learn to prepare, to ask for assistance when necessary, and to bolster ourselves against inevitable changes.” The Wild Way Guide Book As the New Moon offers us a fresh start, it also asks us to fortify our foundations and set up plans for any future challenges, bringing in the Saturnian theme of preparedness and responsibility. We are asked to not only expect the unexpected but to face it with grace and preparation.The Oracle card offers us the Taurus III keywords of: Turbulent Times; Always be Prepared; Ward against Misfortune to guide us here. Tarot Symbolism: The Seven of Pentacles and Saturnian PersistenceA figure stands in the garden, or perhaps the field, looking carefully at what has grown so far. In the card illustration we see the figure thoughtfully resting their hands and chin on their stake. There are 6 Pentacles appearing to grow on the foliage, and one is at the figure’s feet. This suggests that lasting rewards often require sustained effort and commitment. It speaks to putting time and energy into a goal with the understanding that growth is not instant but steady. We can see the effort, but we are also reminded that it is important to take a moment to pause and reflect. Perhaps on how time has been allowed to pass, or the energy that has been invested as we reach the moment of assessment and adjustment. This card is often called the Lord of Failure. We see one Pentacle on the ground, has it fallen, can it be saved, will it rot? Can the figure learn from this to help the others? There are questions asked and adjustments needed. T Susan Chang advises us to learn from our mistakes and ‘Fail Better’: “Draw on past lessons learned to remedy accidents due to oversight or negligence. Be sceptical of Fate, and make use of your contingency plans. Should everything go sideways, call it a "learning experience". Take a leaf from Samuel Beckett's book and next time, fail better.”This card also speaks to maturity and long-term perspective. Meaningful growth often unfolds more slowly than we would like while we are inside it. Under this New Moon, there may be a strong awareness of how your daily choices, habits, work, relationships, and commitments are shaping the future gradually over time.What can you learn from your failures and apply going forward? The card illustrates Saturn’s influence in the third decan of Taurus, reminding us of the magic of time as a transformative element. We need patience and understanding that the results we seek are being shaped through steady dedication and will support us. Saturn’s emphasis on preservation and diligence in Taurus III encourages us to remain committed to our path, even or especially when progress feels slow. Just as a farmer must wait for the harvest, this New Moon invites us to have faith in the work we’ve invested in, knowing that we can continue to plan, tend and nurture our investment, the rewards are on their way.Verse - Time: Earth’s Oldest Spell From T. Susan Chang's “Dreaming the Decans,” the verse dedicated to this decan captures this essence, and the potential magic of Time beautifully.:Respect the plodding of the Bull,Know when to push and when to pull…Rooted in darkness, Saturn broodsBelieve in that which he occludes.Time: it is Earth’s oldest spell.What happens slowly, happens well…We can choose to honour time as an ally when we slow our pace. We are reminded not to fear Saturn, the Lord of Time and planet of borders, hard lessons and discipline. Saturn moves methodically and rhythmically, weaving spells of endurance that only reveal their full form with patience and persistence. It is a timely reminder, especially as Saturn grapples with the challenges of fast moving Aries.The Astrological ConversationThe New Moon’s aspects draw our attention to themes of the divine Feminine, self reliance, grounding and preparation. The Sun and Moon meet together at 25°of Taurus. The Moon is feeling indulgent here and is spreading her joy to us as she moves through her exaltation. Mercury and the Sun have just met in Cazimi at 23° on Thursday and begun a fresh new cycle. Mercury is now separating from the Sun, but the Moon is applying to Mercury, and their proximity brings a voice to the new agreements of the Cazimi, while Mercury remains combust. The message may arrive in a similar subtle way, maybe intuition, omens from nature, or in dreams. Your attention may turn toward the practical realities of how you are living, what your energy is supporting, and whether your current support structures are sustainable emotionally, financially, physically, and spiritually.With fixed star Algol at 26° signifying fierce feminine protectiveness and the depths of creativity. Algol is also well known for the signification of losing one’s head, although these days astrologers may see this manifesting as headaches, migraines or finally losing your cool as well as head injuries for Algol natives. In contrast, Asteroid Ceres, signifying nurtering and the Mother-Child relationship at 25°. Together, they sit either side of the New Moon. The tarot Trump card for sign ruler Venus is the Empress, so here we are seeing 3 facets of the divine Feminine and 3 different ways it can manifest. We may expect women in power to be important around this time. We might also reflect on how we embody all aspects of our own divine feminine nature, present within us all. Ceres speaks to nourishment and loss, but also to the cycles of return that follow periods of depletion. Algol intensifies instinct and exposes what can no longer remain buried beneath endurance or silence. These themes could become more instinctive and emotionally charged. For example, if your chart is activated, it may show up as unprocessed grief, anger, depletion, fear, resentment, or survival strategies may rise close to the surface now for integration and healing in this cycle. You may recognise where constant giving, caretaking, overworking, or carrying responsibility for others has gradually disconnected you from your own needs and limits.Venus, ruler of the New Moon, brings focus toward relationships, value, resources, desire, nourishment, and emotional reciprocity. She has no traditional line of sight to the New Moon from the last degrees of Gemini. We do see her and Mercury sharing goals and working well together as they are in mutual reception. The decan ruler, Saturn in Aries, may add a feeling of urgency while being blocked. Like Venus, it cannot offer direct supportSaturn finds it harder in this fast paced, instinctive, reactive and youthful sign. Saturn slows things down enough for reality to become clear. It may reveal where stronger boundaries, clearer priorities, and more sustainable foundations are needed now. However, it is more likely to show up indirectly, through another person, in a dream or a message. There are two separating aspects for this New Moon. Pluto is in a superior whole sign square. This might be speaking to an existing situation that may have been unearthed, maybe you are still dealing with rebalancing the new power dynamics. You may be working on integrating a shadow aspect of self, and the New Moon represents a reset. The Moon also met in a pleasant sextile with exalted Jupiter in the Moon’s home sign of Cancer. This is carrying the uplifting support of home, family, nourishing support and optimism into the lunation. Those pleasant memories can inform the decisions you make now and the voice that Mercury brings to this time.Practical Guidance for the Taurus New Moon * Reflect on Long-Term Commitments: Think about where you’ve invested your time and energy over the past six months since the last Taurus Full Moon. Consider what’s growing well and what may need adjustment or release to help you reach your fullest potential.* Practice Saturnian Discipline: The double Saturn rulership in Taurus III is offering to teach us planning and endurance. Saturn’s rulership in this decan asks us to think about the future. Now is a great time to plan and commit to structures and routines that support tangible, practical long-term goals, such as in personal projects, relationships, or finances. Take some time to review your foundations, maybe financial, emotional, or physical. Review lessons you may have learned from failures in this area, then make adjustments that bring stability. * Mindful Meditation on Resilience: Engage in a practice of grounding and patience, connecting with the Earth to anchor yourself amid any turbulence. Visualise yourself as a sturdy oak tree, weathering winds with grace, drawing strength from your roots, growing towards the Sun’s light and warmth. Lean into Taurus’s earthy energy with activities like spending time in nature, practicing mindfulness, or connecting with tangible elements that provide a sense of security. Who will feel it most?With the New Moon in Taurus, fixed signs, that is Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, and Aquariusa are most likely feel this lunation most strongly, particularly those with placements around 25° in any of the signs. Those with personal planets or angles in earth signs, Virgo and Capricorn, may also find this New Moon offers supportive energy for grounding, persistence and perseverance. And finally…This Taurus New Moon feels like a return to the quieter truths that emerge when life slows down enough for us to hear ourselves properly again.The Taurus New Moon invites us to embrace stability amid change, find comfort in routine, and honour time’s gentle unfolding. By aligning with Taurus’s energy of resilience and preservation, we’re reminded to invest in what endures and honour the wisdom that comes from patience.Some things may feel heavier now because they genuinely require attention, or the planning wasn’t quite enough. Others may begin falling away simply because they can no longer be sustained in the same way and we need to fail better.Return to the burning question and lean into your inner wisdom to recognise the difference. How can your failures support you? Reflect and apply what you learn, this is where it is most important. Algol and Ceres, together with the lunation, are inviting us to take a fresh look at our own divine feminine nature. How we navigate themes of survival, nourishment, instinct, grief, and the gradual rebuilding that follows periods of exhaustion or loss. They remind us that caring is not weakness and that boundaries are necessary to avoid failure. Rest and natural rhythms are an essential part of growth.Take your time to smell the roses and remember that Time, it is earth’s oldest spell!Travel well, friends.If you are looking for an Astrologer, and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I currently have space to take on new clients. Book your Time at CelestiaAstrology.com.If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can also become a paid subscriber to join Celestia Circle and look ahead at the Moon Families and how they impact your chart each month.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References:AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck by @nicola_allan on Instagram, Twitter and BlueSky· This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of a guided astro mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness, with this timeless practice that you can return to anytime. The Scorpio Full Moon on 1st May April 2026 is in the Decan of Scorpio II. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Scorpio II: Alchemical Collaboration, Intimate Exchange and Nostalgia.Listeners are guided through an astro-mindfulness exercise focused on the Decan of Scorpio II, beginning with mindful breathing, engaging a Mindful Anchor and visualisation. It will include reflective questions inspired by the ruler of Scorpio, Mars and the rulers of the decan, the Sun and Jupiter. The session encourages participants to explore their inner thoughts and emotions while gaining perspective and clarity through a visualisation of Mars’ ancient temple. A weary Mars returns home to find the Moon resting in a low mood and needing his protection and support. The exercise concludes with a gentle return to awareness, integrating insights gained during the meditation. Participants are encouraged to reflect on and to integrate these insights into their daily lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Celestial Mindfulness Exercise00:14 Settling into Stillness and Breath Awareness00:59 Tracing the Journey of Air in the Body02:15 Identifying Your Body’s Energy Focus Point03:08 Breathing into Your Mindful Anchor04:04 Visualisation: Connecting with Ancient Greece and Mars05:20 Meeting Mars, the God of War06:36 Encountering Luna, the Moon, in Scorpio08:03 Meeting Aphrodite, Venus and the Inner Sanctuary09:07 Ares and Luna in the Bath of Vulnerability10:57 Sharing Stories of Strength and Vulnerability11:57 Mercury, the Messenger, Facilitates Connection13:45 Trust and Emotional Wisdom in the Sacred Space15:15 Jupiter’s Expansion and Growth Opportunities16:26 The Sun’s Warmth and Reignition of Inner Fire17:32 Reflections on Inner Strength and Vulnerability18:15 Settling in with Newfound Wisdom and Energy19:08 Returning from the Sacred Space to the Present19:57 Closing and Grounding ExerciseCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To join Celestia Circle, receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This meditation is not only for the Full Moon, but it is also helpful for those with placements in Scorpio II who may be seeking to better understand them. It is timeless, so return to it whenever it is helpful, especially if this is the Decan of your Sun, Moon or Ascendant. If your Lord of the Year, or Solar Return ruler, is Mars, or is travelling through this Decan, or aspecting planets in your chart, it may be particularly helpful. I offer Full Moon Astro Mindfulness, inspired by the Decans, to all subscribers. I am also creating New Moon Astro Mindfulness for those who wish to join for a complete Lunar Decan Walk. These are available to paid subscribers in Celestia Circle and A.S.K paid subscribers. Thank you, please like, subscribe and comment to engage and share your experience of this Libra Full Moon or this meditation. Please share your stories or leave a Moon 🌙 or Scorpio ♏️ emoji if this meditation has been helpful for you. Upgrade to a paid subscription to access the complete Full and New Moon decan walk as they are posted, or drop me a message to see how astro mindfulness can help you and find the decan placements of your Sun, Moon and Ascendant, or Rising sign. Message Sonia - Celestia AstrologyTravel well friends,Sonia and Asteri Sofia Kairos#astromindfulness #lunarastrology #hellenisticastrology #Mindfulness #decan #ScorpioII #Mars #Sun #Jupiter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

* Sign Ruler: Mars - Decan Co-rulers: Sun and Jupiter* Element: Water (Fixed)* Tarot Correspondence: 6 of Cups* Wild Way Oracle Card: Dive Deep* Keywords: Alchemical Collaboration, Intimate Exchange and NostalgiaWhat is being refined in a close connection now? Can you trust what remains?This is a Full Moon that plunges us into deep, dark and still waters and shines a reflective light on the secrets held within. The Moon is in its fall here, a place of emotional intensity, secrecy, and desire. In the fixed, yin or feminine water sign of Scorpio, the Moon navigates shadowy terrain, where feelings run deep and transformation arises through symbolic cycles of death and rebirth. This Full Moon feels quiet and significant as you are asked to face the secrets of your psyche. Feel into what is being shown to you and turn it over. Feel where it lands in your body. Scorpios don’t rush to conclusions. It asks you to remain present with what is uncomfortable, meaningful, unresolved or unseen and allow it to gently float to the surface of your awareness.Overview Let’s Explore..How can I help youJournal Prompts & RitualScorpio Yin, Fixed WaterThe Nature of a Full MoonThe Scorpio Moon FamilyThe Decan of Scorpio II: Sacred TrustTarot: Six of CupsThe Astrological ConversationAnd finally…How Can I help You?This Moon might stir up unfamiliar feelings, perhaps something you can’t quite name, maybe a shift in a relationship, a decision you’ve been avoiding, a feeling that won’t settle. This is exactly where astrology can really help.I offer:* Moon Family readings to map the longer cycle you’re in, and offer future cycles for your plans* One-to-one Astrology Consultations to work through what’s unfolding now* Ongoing support to work with Moon Families inside Celestia CircleContact me to see how I can work with you. Journal Prompts* What feels significant right now, maybe only on the edge of my subconscious ?* Where have I already become involved, whether I intended to or not?* What am I afraid might happen if I stay present with this?* Where am I being asked to hold something with more care?* What feels worth honouring, what weight does it carry?* What was hidden and is now coming to light, maybe in your own mind?Simple Ritual — The Meeting of WatersYou just need two glasses of water, only about 1/3 full and a quiet space.Sit with both glasses in front of you. Decide which one represents you.Let the other represent a person, situation, or bond that feels significant right now and you feel called to explore at this time of the Full Moon. Soften your gaze and relax your breathing as you contemplate both glasses. Notice and explore whatever arises around your chosen topic. When you’re ready, choose one glass and slowly pour the water into the other. Observe what happens as the water meets. There is no separation any longer. Everything is shared, even the container. If it feels natural, let your gaze once again soften into the water. Just allow the room around you to fade as you merge your awareness with the water. Then ask quietly:* What has already been shared here?* What is mine to honour within this?* What feels true beneath the surface?* Any other question that calls youWhen you’re ready, choose your closing words with gratitude.You might now choose to drink the water, as you do, accept and integrate what is shared and what you have experienced. Otherwise, you might prefer to pour it away, do this with intention, preferably into a larger body of water in nature, or onto the earth, as you acknowledge and release what is no longer yours to hold.Scorpio - Fixed, Yin Water Scorpio is a fixed water sign, deeply yin or feminine, still, and subterranean. This is water that doesn’t move quickly, it stews, it seeps, it remembers. The fixed modality gives it endurance and resilience, the feminine quality gives it receptivity and an inward looking nature.Picture dark caves or maybe you prefer hot springs, the secrets held within murky swamp water or the soggy ashes after the fire. This is the spirit realm of the serpent, the compost heap, the scorpion and the phoenix. Mars rules Scorpio, but here we are offered a battle-weary side of the dusty warrior planet. Mars is exploring the unfamiliar emotions of why he enters conflict, to defend and protect, but what and why? This is the watery moat trench, or the hot bath easing aching muscles, where reflection allows old identities to dissolve and obsessions to rot into fertile soil to alchemise before rebirth. The Mars rulership gives it resolve and the ability to transform. These waters do not flow around obstacles, they are more likely to dissolve them. They hold grief, passion, memory, and metamorphosis. Scorpio acts with intention. It chooses where to place its energy, and once it does, it doesn’t easily let go.Scorpio is known for intensity, it commits and invests. It binds itself to what matters and feels important and then works through what that brings. It wants to stay with something long enough to understand it from the inside.A Full Moon here often brings emotional clarity, but this may not be experienced in a clean or comfortable way. It asks you to feel what is real, and often that can be raw and tender. You may find that emotions can reach a peak of intensity. The past rises unbidden, anything swept under the rug emerges now. Scorpio teaches us how to contain power, how to hold pain with dignity, and to wisely alchemise endings into new thresholds.The Moon in Her Fall, Protected by MarsThe Moon is in fall in Scorpio, depressed, discomforted, vulnerable, far from her exaltation where the Sun is shining in Taurus. This lunar placement is often emotionally raw, exposing buried patterns and the desire to cling to memories and emotions. Yet it is from this depth of emotion, a power can arise, the only path for the Moon now is to rise up, but how?Mars, ruler of Scorpio, does not have a traditional aspect of sight to offer support from Aries as it is preoccupied and busy at home, kept occupied with a stellium of planets to manage, Mars does have the quality of Like Engerding which brings an alternative, more suble form of support through shared rulership of Aries and Scorpio by Mars. The Nature of a Full MoonA Full Moon is a moment of illumination and culmination. The Sun and Moon are opposite each other in the sky, and something that has been building since the New Moon comes into view. This is a peak moment in the cycle, there are no shadows, the sun in Taurus allows us to see the full beauty of the Moon. Sometimes, this doesn’t bring closure that may be needed, more often a recognition of what is needed as the next step and it is the closing quarter or the balsamic moon which brings closure and release.For now, you see what has grown. You might feel into what has taken shape, through your emotions, memories, intuition or dreams, before you reflect and are asked to respond. Maybe that response will arrive as integration, action, release or commitment. In Scorpio, you may find yourself moving through many stages of response. The Cycles of the Moon and the Moon FamilyAstrologically, we have multiple Lunar cycles occuring simultaneously. The Moon’s cycles can be tracked in several ways, depending on what you are seeking. The most immediate is the monthly lunar cycle, which spans approximately 28 days from New Moon to the next New Moon.There is also a six-month cycle between a New Moon and the subsequent Full Moon in the same sign, when the seeds planted during the New Moon come to a fuller fruition. So you can look back at your story over the last 6 months to see what has been growing for you in this time.This Full Moon is part of a Lunar Gestational Cycle or Moon Family. These are a pattern that unfolds over 27 months, or just over 2 years, marked by key lunation phases as the Moon returns to the same degree range of the zodiac in a progressing relationship with the Sun. These Moon Families mark developmental arcs, longer stories that build over time. They begin with a seed of intention or insight at the New Moon, find their first visibility nine months later, maybe asking for some adjustment or changes, reach full clarity and culmination after eighteen months, and resolve or integrate after twenty-seven months, when we then move into a time of release, reflection and preparation for the next cycle.Moon Families were introduced by astrologer Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III. This creates a hidden thread of a lunar gestation for those of us whose natal chart placements are activated by each Moon Family degree range, and by the ruler.For this Full Moon in Scorpio, the Moon Family is illuminating a story that began in November 2024, with a New Moon in the first decan, known as ‘Hunger’ and ‘Intensity’. The key dates for this cycle are:Scorpio Moon FamilyNew Moon 1 November 2024 09° ScorpioFirst Quarter 1 August 2025 09° ScorpioFull Moon 1 May 2026 11° Scorpio Last Quarter 29 January 2027 09° ScorpioThis Moon family will most affect those with placements or angles within 4 - 13 degrees of Fixed Signs Scorpio, Aquarius, Taurus and Leo. Also those with placements within 4-13 degrees of Water Signs Scorpio, Pisces and Cancer. Those with Mars as their Profected Lord of Year or Solar Return Chart Ruler.If you are not sure, an astrologer or astro coach can help you identify if your placements are activated. We do this work in Celestia Circle and identify what the Moon Families mean for participants by looking more deeply into them. You can also comment ‘Moon Family’ and I will help you.If your chart is activated, can you think back to November 2024 and what began then, even if it was quiet or subtle. You may find that by August 2025 that thread required action. You were asked to make a decision, shift or respond, some pivot in the storyline.Now, under this Full Moon, you can see what has been forming as it culminates. This cycle speaks to trust, shared experience, emotional bonds, and the deeper layers of commitment. Please do share if this cycle is calling to you, I love to hear your stories. The Decan of Scorpio II — Sacred TrustScorpio is known as a sign that thrives on deep intimacy and we especially witness this in Scorpio II. Austin Coppock has named this decan Dual Distillation and in 36 Faces he talks about how it requires a willingness to merge. When you merge at this deep, vulnerable level, potentially a physical sharing of body fluids in the alchemy or melting of minds and ideas, there is a vulnerability and trust in the other. This relies on the willingness of both parties to engage in an intimate, emotional exchange.Austin Coppock writes of oaths, alliances, and binding agreements. However, these are not always formal and acknowledged. Sometimes they happen quietly. It is as if something has been poured from one vessel into another. Just as we experienced in the water ritual above, once poured together, it cannot be separated out quite the same again.Here, we see how the dual distillation of fluids in a fixed water elemental sign can offer a merging but also could demand purity of souls to enter into a partnership. Memories become linked and shared, intuition heightens and imagination soars. The partnership becomes greater than the sum of its parts. With its own internal combustion and fixed lasting power, there is great potential for relationships, whether romantic, business, friendship or otherwise formed with the blessing of this decan. However, there is also a raw vulnerability, as you will be permanently changed, whatever the outcome.I wrote about this decan in depth for the Astrologers' Co-Op and if you want a deeper reflection on the nature of fixed, yin water for this decan, and some insight into my own placements in this decan, you can find it here. With two life giving planets ruling this decan, the Sun and Jupiter, the boost the Moon needs to regenerate is provided. The Sun will help illuminate and warm, allowing something to become clear.Jupiter adds faith and meaning. You begin to understand why this matters. Why this connection holds weight, and to believe in it, or not! This is where intensity can shift to become devotion.Kira Ryberg calls this decan Symbiosis. This again invokes the theme of this irreversible merging process, which is usually, but not always, beneficial to both parties. Just like the ritual water, once merged, it cannot be returned to the original form, it is forever altered. Wild Way Oracle card -Dive DeepThe Wild Way Oracle card for this lunation is called Dive Deep. We are given the image of two puffins, diving together into deep waters, swimming in harmony and reflecting each others twists. The card offers keywords to help and guide us at this time:* Alchemical Collaboration* Intimate Exchange* NostalgiaAn Exerpt from the Wild Way Oracle Book by Nicola Allan explains the Puffins story:“As the Scorpio II Puffins fly through the depths of the ocean together, they intimately twist and turn through the water creating a beautiful partnership full of mutual exchange and pleasure. They remind us that to realise such ideal connections, vulnerability and intimacy must be present and over time, a deep sense of trust must be carefully built. When heavy seas bring choppier waters to your relationship, this is what may be relied upon to help you both safely navigate back to shore..”They remind us that when we become vulnerable with another, we are building a real connection. We may enjoy fun and laughter, but the foundation of trust will be there to support us through darker times. Tarot Correspondence: Six of CupsIn the card we are shown two child like figures. There are six cups and they all contain flowers, maybe they are growing or maybe the cups are a temporary container, as you may see in a florist. Four of the cups are in the foreground, one stands on a short pillar behind the taller child, the last is in his hands as he appears to be handing or gifting it to the other. In the background, to the left, after the burst of colour of the foreground, there is a greyed out path with an adult figure walking away towards buildings in colour.At first glance perhaps it looks like a simple scene. When you look closer, you may feel into why this card is known as Nostalgia. The way the light changes, maybe with our attention and memories. With the cup passing from hands to hands we might see this as symbolic of the present transforming into the past. How do we hold remembrance and what memories do we colour with sweetness and nostalgia?Timeless Key - Dreaming the DecansThis verse from T. Susan Chang’s Dreaming the Decans beautifully evokes the nostalgic, hazy depths of this decan and reminds us that we can access it through love:Timeless Key to long-long treasure.In daylight for one day we live.That which I love I dare to give,For gifts can never have a price.Find meaning in the sacrifice.In the twilight haze I see Ghosts of blessed memory.The present slips into the past;Love alone is sure to last…..The Astrological Conversation: This Full Moon is complex and emotionally intense, as we might expect when the Moon is in her fall in Scorpio. The Moon here must work hard to rise up again from her place of greatest challenge. Her usual nurturing light becomes filtered through underground, cthonic waters, slow, fixed, hidden, pressurised. She is uncomfortable, but facing her truths and allowing that discomfort to inform her journey through the 3 Decans of Scorpio. I like to think the Moon reaches her turning point here, where she gathers memories of past and remembers Her purpose, before she becomes re-empowered in Decan III to continue on her journey where she nurtures and cares for us all, connecting with all the planets on her monthly trip around the zodiac. Temporarily, she is less able to tend to our needs as she first needs to address her own, as all Mothers must at times. Mars, ruler of Scorpio, is in Aries a place of heat and youthful intentsity. Ruler Mars has no traditional line of sight to the Moon. However, there is a more subtle support available through Like Engerding, as both planets are in signs ruled by Mars and operating in Mars’ environments.Mars in Aries asks that we act now, raising the pace and the temperature. The Moon in Scorpio is reflective, looking at connections and past nostalgia. Stay mindful of conflict born of unresolved emotional baggage or expectations. As always, even if you are not feeling this tension, stay aware that those around you may well be.Moon opposite Sun The Moon in Scorpio shines opposite the Sun in Taurus. Taurus is steady and stabilising while Scorpio alchemises and transforms. Oppositions are of the nature of Saturn, there is tension between these opposites, something may have to be released, you may feel pulled between holding on, perhaps to the past and letting go in order to move forward. Maybe between preserving something, or seeing it more truthfully.You might feel this as a quiet tension in a sensitive part of your body. Part of you could want to hold on to what feels familiar and reliable. While another part knows there is more beneath the surface and craves that honesty. Remembering the Nodes, a pattern is unveiling. The Moon has just moved away from a trine and sextile connection with the North and South Nodes in Pisces and Virgo. An old pattern may have recently played out or been loosened, perhaps reminding you of events put in motion by previous eclipses. Maybe it is helping to allow you the space to see it clearly now, to separate past from future, nostalagia from dreams.You may even experience deja-vu, but now you have awareness. You can see the shape of it, you are cognisant of the astrological context, which frames it. That brings you choices and agency. After Aquarius Pluto a new truth has surfaced. The Moon is separating from a recent square connection with Pluto. You have already met with the pressure or intensity, the Sun also met Pluto on 25th April and illuminated the deepest truths. Maybe something was revealed or shifted. Now you are asked to integrate this knowledge.Maybe there has been a shift in how you see someone, or a realisation you can’t ignore.This might be a time where something became undeniable. or you may have a sense of quiet after purging something intense.Cancer Jupiter to Scorpio Moon offers gentle support. An applying trine from the Moon to exalted Jupiter in Cancer offers quiet reassurance, optimism, wisdom, perhaps support from family and tender memories. It reinforces that you have the quiet strength for this process as it is forming. Elsewhere, Mars in Aries squares Jupiter in Cancer, will you act or wait? The Moon’s ruler Mars reaches a crossroads, a tension that asks for action as Jupiter asks for considered care. You might feel a sudden urge to do something, you may feel pulled to make a decision, to speak, or a need to move things forward. Jupiter in Cancer offers you optimism and a belief that things will work out, which could be exaggerated, you will need to take into account the emotional reality of the situation too.Mercury meets Chiron in Aries, words matter. Conversations may feel particularly sensitive around this time. You may hear difficult truths that reach into your core wound, a tender spot that the speaker may be unaware of. Whether you are the speaker, or you hear these difficult words, be aware of the potential for healing and a fresh start that comes when this conjunction arrives with a full moon. Chiron in Aries with Mercury may trigger wounds around speaking your truth, being allowed to speak for yourself or being heard when you do. Try and be a mindful speaker and listener in your interactions.Venus in Gemini sextiles Aries Saturn, something holds. There may be opportunities to build social connections, or renew old aquaintances. This could bring a sense that something is worth the effort it requires, you may renew some steady or mature relationships, or a connection quietly proves its value. Those relationships forged in the raw truth of Scorpio II have the potential to endure. And finally…We return to the Burning Question of this Lunation - What is being refined in a close connection now? Can you trust what remains?Can you identify what has already been under pressure? Where is there a shift, a realisation or a moment that clarified more than you expected. Perhaps it began with Aries heat. Now things quieten with the softness of a Scorpio Moon, allowing you to reflect and turn inwards. Offering you the space to notice what is settling and what is falling away.Not everything is meant to stay. Some expectations may dissolve. But take notice of what remains, in whatever form, perhaps a feeling, a truth, a connection with depth and substance. It could be something you sense, still emerging from the depths of the Scorpionic waters. You may already know where something has been changing, where the pressure point is. Now consider whether you trust what’s still there, once everything else has moved. What is separate, what has merged and what will never be the same again as you reweave the threads of your story. Are you ready to Dive Deep, just like the sweet puffins?Travel well, friends.SoniaChaptersIf you are looking for an Astrologer, and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I currently have space to take on new clients. If you would like a personal individual Astrology reading, I set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. You can opt out of this if you prefer when you book at CelestiaAstrology.com. The Guardian of Your Portal reading is still available by donation if you want to try a reading from a different perspective (please read about this style of reading before booking so you know it is for you). If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can also become a paid subscriber to download my Astro Coaching WorkBook and access the archive of posts which guide you through it, working with the Moons. Upgrade your level to join the AstroCoaching Group and Astrology Q&A.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References:AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsBernadette Brady, Predictive Astrology The Eagle and the LarkDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck and Oracle Book by Nicola Allan This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

What is in your heart wanting to be expressed? Will you grasp this moment?Are you ready and willing to meet this burst of intense building energy that the New Moon brings? What might be coming alive in you? You’ve likely felt it building as the planets are all connecting up in Aries. Now, finally, the Moon joins the Sun and acts as a divine starter trigger. Perhaps a desire, a creative urge, a direction that keeps returning, even if you have tried to set it aside.That question might feel slightly uncomfortable. Aries, where the new moon arrives is cardinal and fiery, it doesn’t promise permanence. The decan of Aries III where the Moon and Sun meet offers intensity, presence, and a brief window where something can be fully lived in the present moment. Overview Let’s Look At…* Journal prompts and ritual* Aries - Cardinal Fire* The nature of New Moons* The Aries Moon Family cycle * The Decan of Aries III — Rose Ablaze* Tarot: Four of Wands & Copper Flame T Susan Chang* The Astrological Conversation* And finallyHow can I help you:I help you work with lunar cycles in a way that brings them into your real life, both as insight and as action, which this New Moon is asking you for. This will prepare you to recognise when to act and respond to it in a way that feels steady, grounded, and genuinely yours. A One-Question Mini Pre-Recorded Reading can help answer your pressing question right now. You may also consider upgrading to join Celestia Circle live monthly Zooms, looking ahead at the Moon Families of each month with Workbooks and support to work with them. Journal Prompts for Aries New Moon* Where am I dimming my expression to stay comfortable or acceptable?* What would I share if I trusted that my voice has value as it is?* What would I begin if I allowed this to be joyful instead of serious?* If I stopped planning and just started, what would I do first?* Where am I delaying action by trying to make something sustainable too soon?* What am I afraid will happen if I fully show up?* What if this didn’t need to last forever, would I still choose it?A simple ritualAries wants fire, directness and action from its rituals. Always be aware of fire safely, but especially at this time of focus on fire. Use a safe container, or perform the ritual outdoors if possible. Never leave a lit candle unattended. (This always applies, but I have learned the hard way, even more so when Mars and the fire signs are activated, safety first). Light a candle and as you do, become aware of your living breath and presence in this moment. Gaze at the movement of the flame, see how it dances and responds to your breath . When you feel ready, speak, out loud, what you are ready to begin, create, or express. Then move, just like the flame. Allow your body to carry the intention forward. You might also want to walk, write, speak, send, but take some form of material action. This creates a living bridge between intention and action.Before you close, acknowledge in words that: This has begun. Then say your thanks and extinguish the flame. Aries — Cardinal FireRuled by Mars, Aries is cardinal, which is known to be initiatory and pivotal. It is also yang or masculine which is experienced as outgoing and active, and fiery, driving us to take decisive action, pursue desires, and embrace bold changes. Aries is the first sign and symbolises the initial movement of the zodiac. The first spark of conscious life. It is the first Cardinal sign of initiation, where something begins. The spark is not fully formed or perfectly planned, it simply cannot remain unexpressed in its life force.As cardinal fire, it initiates through energy, burning, consuming and fast to respond. It moves outward, quickly, and instinctively, often before there is time to analyse or refine.It is ruled by the warrior planet Mars, which has just entered to join the stellium, or focus, of traditional and outer planets here. Mars is known in traditional astrology as the lesser malefic, Saturn, also in Aries, is the greater malefic. This means that they bring events that we may experience as more challenging, difficult or unpleasant, the harder side of life. Mars can cut us off from things that we may, or may not, want removed from our lives. It can also inflame situations, bring aggression and conflict, as well as motivation, courage and the need to take action. This is why Aries acts through instinct and desire. Mars doesn’t wait for permission. Mars responds to what feels immediate, necessary, and real.With the New Moon in Aries, with themes of autonomy and pioneering action, this New Moon will seed momentum, decision-making, and a willingness to stand up for what we desire. Aries is all about this forward motion, courage, and self-determination, making this a positive time to take the first steps to break free from any constraints and assert your individuality and autonomy.What a New Moon RepresentsA New Moon occurs when the Moon joins the Sun in the same part of the zodiac. The sky is dark, it is holding onto its secrets in the shadows, and a new lunar cycle begins quietly beneath the surface.This New Moon will form at 27° Aries at the end of a focused meeting of direct planets in Aries as the Moon joins the exalted Sun. If you have planets or angles (Ascendant, MC, Dsc, IC) near these degrees, this lunation will be more intense and personal for you. It will also be the seeding of a longer Moon Family story in your life, so watch what enters and begins for you around this time. Moon Family: Past, Present and FutureWe can observe multiple lunar cycles at once. This Aries Moon is the beginning of the 28-day lunar month where the Moon will move through all the lunar phases before the next New Moon. We can also track the 6-month cycle between a New Moon and Full Moon in the same sign, when what is initiated now comes to fruition and is illuminated. This Full Moon may land in a different decan of the sign, for example, the Aries Full Moon on 26 September 2026 is in Decan Aries I. This means it may activate different individual placements and angles for personal tracking.Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III introduces an even longer cycle of approximately 27 months, tracking the Moon's progression as it returns to the same degree range in the zodiac, from new to quarter, full, and closing phases, relative to the Sun. The New Moon marks a seeding point in this lunar family, offering an intense pull of urgency to take action and a hidden thread that weaves a narrative story arc that begins now. Are you ready to participate in this new story starting in the Aries part of your chart? * New Moon 17 April 2026 27° Aries* First Quarter 15 January 2027 25° Aries* Full Moon 15 October 2027 21° Aries* Last Quarter 14 July 2028 22° AriesWhat begins now could be challenged, may pivot as you respond to questions asked of you, will be developed, and eventually brought into fuller visibility. It is likely that it will not remain the same.Aries III doesn’t usually begin something stable. Just like the spark of initiating fire, it begins something alive and full of movement. Something that may evolve significantly as the Moon moves through its phases.This cycle tracks the ongoing development of Aries themes, with the Full Moon in 18 months in October 2027 representing a peak moment of action, creativity, and self-empowerment.This Moon family will most affect those with placements or angles within 16 - 29 degrees of Cardinal Signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Also, those with placements within 16 - 29 degrees of Fire Signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Those with Mars as their Profected Lord of Year or Solar Return Chart Ruler.If you are not sure, an astrologer or astro coach can help you identify if your placements are activated. We do this work in Celestia Circle and identify what the Moon Families mean for participants by looking more deeply into them. You can also comment ‘Moon Family’ and I will help you.Join Celestia Circle when you are a paid subscriber to receive an invitation to live Zoom monthly meetings and the recording after, workbooks and support.Upgrade to paid to join Celestia Circle and support my work. Receive the Astro Coaching Workbook and monthly Workbooks for the Moon Families to help you track your own.The Decan of Aries III: Rose Ablaze, Jupiter & Venus – Creativity and PassionThis New Moon is in the third decan of Aries. A decan ruled by Jupiter and Venus, blending fiery enthusiasm with charm and creative power. This decan, according to Austin Coppock, is known as the "Rose on Fire," symbolising the fiery power of creation, beauty and charisma, and how quickly it can turn to ashes. In 36 Faces, Coppock speaks of the power of art, whether it is music, dance, song, or physical art to overcome hostility. The transformative nature of creative passion is intense and fleeting. The opportunity for glory and creative success is brief, so we must seize the moment before the flame fades. With Venus and Jupiter, both benefics co-ruling in the sign of a malefic, there is a strong pull toward creation, expression, and visibility before that transforming or destructive event. Astrologer Kira Ryberg calls it Creation. Aries III is a place of celebration and joyful self-expression, grounding us and helping us to tune into the creative impulse.The Wild Way Fearless FoxIn the Wild Way Oracle card, this decan is titled “Feed Your Desires”. The Fox is a figure of joyful passion and fearless authenticity. The Fox card encourages us to embrace the intensity of the moment and channel our fiery creativity into something beautiful, inspiring those around us. In the image, we find the fox joyfully bursting onto the forest clearing stage, in a flowery setting with the trees as backdrop, embodying the spirit of authentic self-expression. He stands on two feet as he expresses his inner desires. During this New Moon, we are encouraged to fan the flames of our creativity, to take centre stage with confidence, and to be brave enough to inspire others with our vision. This is a fleeting moment of glory, where the fire burns brightest before returning to embers. Therefore, it’s important to seize the opportunity and pour everything into our passions.We are offered the keywords: Fiery charm, Power of art and Creativity and charisma. You may find freedom when you remember that not everything you create needs to endure. Sometimes you are simply meant to fully embrace the moment, and then gratefully release it. The Four of WandsThe Tarot card associated with this decan is the Four of Wands, a card that represents celebration, achievement, the joy of creation. It symbolises festivity and the culmination of efforts. The Four of Wands reflects the benefic rulers of this decan, Jupiter and Venus. In the card we find 4 wands holding up a canopy of flowers in the foreground. Framed by the wands, and standing centrally are a couple, facing the viewer. Their arms are raised in greeting, or celebration, and they hold flowers. They appear well-dressed in robes. Behind them rises the walls of a village. It can be seen as a card of recognition, of taking the effort to mark a moment or milestone, a family celebration. What are you ready to recognise, celebrate and be grateful for in your own life? What is supporting you right now? There may be something in your life that is ready for this kind of recognition. Something you’ve built, or moved through, that has reached a point where it can be seen, shared, or simply appreciated.At the time of the New Moon, and fresh beginnings, it is important to acknowledge your existing support, don’t overlook what is already standing. Reflect on how you might acknowledge and celebrate it, however quietly. The Copper Flame - T. Susan ChangT. Susan Chang captures the essence of this decan in her work Dreaming the Decans:Hunger makes the match ignite.Its radiance is my delight.The burning rose; the copper flame:Hold my hand and call my name.Refuge beckons like perfume,My soul an open, scented room...Room to breathe is ample treasureBrief, the candle. Great the pleasure...This poetic passage captures the passionate energy of Aries III, how it is fiery, radiant, scented, fleeting, and filled with joy. The Fox urges us to fan the flames of our creativity and take bold action, for the fire of inspiration won’t last forever. The Fox may well have the motto Carpe Diem, Seize the Day. we are also being asked to open our souls to inhabit the moment fully. The Astrological ConversationThere is a concentration of planets in Aries at this New Moon. The Sun and Moon meet at 27 degrees, closely accompanied by Chiron at 26. Earlier on in the sign, Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Neptune are all gathered in Aries. The Moon has met and activated each on its way to meeting with the Sun.This focus of planets, called a stellium, creates a kind of pressure system, in any sign. Energy builds in one place, it intensifies, and needs to be released in some form.In the youthful, initiating, explorative and self-aware Aries, you may feel this as restlessness, as new insight or clarity, maybe as frustration, even aggression, where something has been held back for too long. Conflicts may arise where feelings have been suppressed, and new areas of conflict may be seeded. Mars, the ruler of Aries, is at home in this yang, masculine fire sign. From 5 degrees Aries, it forms a degree-based sextile to Pluto in Aquarius. At the same time, Mars is separating from exact conjunctions with Neptune and Mercury. While also applying to the greater malefic Saturn, who is in detriment in Aries. Together, these bring depth to the actions taken. The potential for movement and new beginnings that can alter something more fundamental within you. Neptune will be dissolving previous illusions, as well as soothing some of the heat of Mars ardour and passion. It can also bring spiritual and collective dreams into the conversation. Mercury is bringing communication and words to better work with others as we find a way forward. However, Mars may add a sharpness or directness to our words, or those that we experience from others. It is best not to take things said in the heat of the moment personally right now. Saturn, the slowest traditional planet, is uncomfortable with the youthful, fast-moving pace of Aries. Saturn is asking Mars what the long-term plan is here, what preparations have been made, while Mars is seeking forgiveness rather than permission. Saturn and Mars will meet on 19th April and begin a new cycle together for the first time since their last meeting in April 2024. Mercury will join them, forming a rare triple conjunction at 7 degrees of Aries. Events that the New Moon is hinting at may be activated more intensely around that time. At the same time, all of this Aries energy forms a whole sign square to Jupiter in Cancer. There may be a pull between your experience of acting independently and staying connected with others. You may find that following desires and considering emotional consequences triggers old wounds that you were not previously aware of. It may be challenging to move forward and maintain a sense of safety.Elsewhere in the sky, Venus in Taurus has separated from a supportive sextile to Jupiter in Cancer. There may still be a sense of stability, reassurance, or ease that is supporting you that it is helpful to acknowledge. However, Venus now applies to Uranus at the anoretic, or last and tense, degree of Taurus. This can shift the experience in the Taurus part of our charts and lives. Uranus has been transiting Taurus since 2018, causing disruption, awakenings and bringing sudden, new insights. This will be the closing act, when the loose ends are tied up as Uranus meets with Venus, the ruler of Taurus, for their final sign off. Something unexpected may enter your life, or something familiar may begin to move in a new direction around 24th April that reinforces the message of the lunation.Carpe Diem, seize the day.The Influence of Chiron in Aries: Healing and EmpowermentThe Moon will be separating from a conjunction with Chiron in Aries, which blends the themes of Aries’s push for autonomy with an opportunity for deep healing, particularly around issues of self-identity, autonomy, self-worth, the fear of asserting ourselves and the wounds we carry around asserting our desires. Chiron in Aries is about healing these wounds related to feeling powerless or unable to act on our own behalf. This New Moon encourages us to face these vulnerabilities head-on, offering us a new path or insight to turn our pain into strength. The presence of Chiron brings an opportunity for healing through vulnerability and courageous self-expression.This is a call to heal through taking some form of action. This may be an uncomfortable process as we might be asked to revisit old wounds, especially those related to our sense of self-worth or the feeling of being stifled or silenced. Yet, through this discomfort, we can move towards empowerment, where the old wounds that once held us back can now propel us forward into our new story. And finally…Return again to the burning question of this lunation: What wants to be expressed, and will you grasp the moment?The Aries New Moon brings fiery passion, challenges requiring bold action, and deep healing potential. Ruled by Mars and conjunct Chiron, this lunation asks us to confront old wounds, embrace our personal power, and act on our deepest desires. We discussed how this is a time to express your desires, rather than attempt to build lasting structures. It is a time to acknowledge and celebrate what has offered you support. You don’t need to hold onto it, especially if old wounds are returning. You have an opportunity to transmute pain or old wounds into something more supportive, but don’t worry now about the need to make it permanent.The third decan of Aries invites us to celebrate creative breakthroughs and seize the moment, knowing that the fire of inspiration burns brightly but briefly.Allow the copper flame to dance, enjoy the scent of the rose, and be willing to see what is fertilised by the ash that remains after that brief moment of intense expression. This is a New Moon to feed your desires, take bold action, and embrace your creative power. Trust the process of transformation, and allow yourself to step into the spotlight that may be offered with authenticity and courage. Do allow time for self-care, to heal old wounds and create something that inspires you and drives you on to bigger and better ideas. Travel well, friends. SoniaIf you are looking for an Astrologer, and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I currently have space to take on new clients. If you would like a personal individual Astrology reading, I set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. You can opt out of this if you prefer when you book at CelestiaAstrology.com.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References:AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsBernadette Brady, Predictive Astrology The Eagle and the LarkDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck @nicola_allan on Instagram & Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

If you are looking for an embodied way to work with astrology, this may be for you. If astrology has ever caused you anxiety or has started to feel like a reassurance-seeking practice, this video offers a calmer way to work with the Moon. I explain my Lunar Decan Walk with Astro Mindfulness, which uses the lunation as an inspiration and symbolic container for attention. This helps you settle your nervous system by working with your breath and build self-trust without dependency, using reflective questions. Astro-mindfulness is a practice that combines astrology and mindfulness to reduce anxiety, enhance self-trust, and embody astrological insights. I share practical techniques, explore the significance of lunar decans, and explain how to integrate these practices into daily life.Reflection question:Where do you notice astrology turning into overchecking for you: decisions, relationships, work, or your body?Full Moon Lunar Decan Walk:YouTube playlistOn Substack: browse the tag: Lunar Decan Walk Astro MindfulnessThe episodes have been created to be timeless. Although they are posted at the time of the Full Moon in that decan, they are also created with the intention to be helpful if you have planet placements or angles (Asc, MC etc) in that decan. They are also helpful if your Lord of the Year is transiting that decan or is placed in that decan in your Solar Return. Do let me know if you have found any other way that they can help you? Celestia Circle (paid)The Full Moon Lunar Decan Walk is free to everyone. Upgrade to paid to receive the New Moon AstroMindfulness if you want to do the complete Lunar Decan Walk when it’s posted. In time, these will also be shared publicly when there is a Full Moon in these decans. You can also join the Moon Family work with monthly Zoom and Workbooks to help you identify and track the Families that are personal for you. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Astro-Mindfulness00:40 Combining Mindfulness with Astrology for Better Presence01:54 The Usefulness of Moon Phases in Daily Life04:00 Decans: Nuance and Focus in Astrology05:14 Moving from Head Knowledge to Body Embodiment07:47 The Power of Naming and Context in Astrology08:42 Practising Mindfulness with Breath and Body Awareness13:42 Introducing the Lunar Decan Walk Practice20:58 Creating a Bridge: Astrology, Mindfulness, and Body Awareness22:35 Overcoming Anxiety Through Astro-Mindfulness TechniquesPlease share any questions you may still have or any thoughts on how you find Astro Mindfulness and how you would like to see it develop to help and support you in future. Travel well friendsSonia#astro-mindfulness, #astrology, #mindfulness, #lunar decan, #self-trust, #anxiety reduction, #moon phases, #decans, #embodiment, #lunar decan walk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of a guided astro mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness, with this timeless practice that you can return to anytime. The Libra Full Moon on 2nd April 2026 is in the Decan of Libra II. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Libra II: Binding Together; Oaths and Promises; Potential for Betrayal. Listeners are guided through an astro-mindfulness exercise focused on the Decan of Libra II, beginning with mindful breathing and visualisation. It will include reflective questions inspired by the ruler of Libra, Venus and the ruler of the decan, Saturn.The session encourages participants to explore their inner thoughts and emotions while gaining perspective and clarity through a visualisation of a long, airy hall, lined by pillars and connected by light chain links. The exercise concludes with a gentle return to awareness, integrating insights gained during the meditation. Participants are encouraged to reflect on and to integrate these insights into their daily lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Breath Awareness04:38 Visualisation: The Hall of Pillars09:57 Exploring the Chain of Trust14:45 Forming New Links and Commitments19:48 Returning to the Present Moment This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

This Full Moon asks a simple question: it is asking you to take a fresh look at where Libra falls in your chart and what area of life it represents:Is what I am bound to still true for me?This is important now as this part of your chart, and life, was disrupted and permanently shifted by eclipses in 2023 and 2024 and now has the transits of Neptune and Saturn and a procession of our personal planets through the opposite sign of Aries, looking to cement those changes. This is a culmination of events seeded during those eclipses, so I will help you place this time in the context of your past, present and future. Overview, Let’s Look At…* How can I help you* Journal prompts* Libra: Cardinal Air* What a full moon is* The Cycles of the Moon and Moon Family * Libra II: The Binding Decan* Tarot + Verse* The astrology* And finallyHow can I help youClarity may arrive quickly for you now, events may bring things to a head so the truth is unavoidable in the bright Moonlight. However, knowing what to do with it can take a little longer.I work practically with Lunar cycles. I help you understand what is actually unfolding in your chart with a Moon Family Reading to understand where you are positioned in the unfolding cycles. If this full moon touches any of your placements or angles within 4–14° on the Libra Aries axis, as well as the other cardinal signs, Cancer and Capricorn (which square the full moon, bringing tension), in your chart, you are in an important culmination moment.Inside the Celestia Circle, we follow Moon Family cycles intentionally. This full moon began with a Solar Eclipse in Libra in October 2024. Eclipse Moon Families carry longer-lasting and more significant storylines for us. We track when the seed was planted, the timing of when pressure builds and releases, and when the story reveals its strength. Just upgrade your membership to paid to join us.If something is shifting in your relationships, your commitments, or your sense of direction, you don’t have to hold it all alone. Consider joining Celestia Circle to tune in deeper, in community, with the Moon Families every monthJournal prompts* What has become clear to me about a relationship or agreement since October 2024?* Where am I staying loyal out of habit rather than truth?* What feels balanced? Does anything feel one-sided?* Where do I need to speak honestly, even if it changes things?* What does integrity look like for me now?Libra - cardinal air, moving toward balanceLibra is a cardinal air sign. Libra season arrives at the beginning of the autumn, or fall, in the Northern Hemisphere. This is when the Sun enters at the time of the Autumn Equinox. As well as offering us a key turning point in the Wheel of the Year, it is also a reminder that we need to shed and release and how important that process is in the cycle of life. Libra is represented by the image of the scales, seen as the balance of Justice. Libra brings its thoughts, communication and words to the efforts of keeping that balance. It’s archetype is often seen as the diplomat, the one in a family who is the peace keeper, even when it comes at a cost to their own peace of mind. It is yang in expression, but this is a Venus-ruled sign, so we still see the principle of attraction and a focus on relationships. Libra will be attuned to the energy in a room, will consider how they can help rebalance it, and may feel uncomfortably pulled between choices. Venus is currently empowered in her domicile in Taurus. Venus in Taurus moves slowly, with steadiness and reliability, she knows her worth and her values. Venus in Taurus seeks and luxuriates in the sensual pleasures of life. There is no clear line of sight from Taurus to Libra by traditional aspect, but Venus supports the Full Moon through the principle of Like Engerding. Libra’s exalted ruler, Saturn, is in Aries, in fall or detriment, a place of discomfort, where Saturn must rely on non-conventional skills to navigate it’s way in unfamiliar territory. Saturn is opposing the Full Moon creating tension. In Aries, a fire sign, things can move quickly and instinctively. This may create a tension which may feel like seeking clarity, but not having the full picture yet, feeling uncertain how to hold the commitment we desire, or meet the responsibility and our need for autonomy. What a Full Moon isFull Moons bring our earthly concerns to a form of culmination or visibility. They reveal what has been growing since the New Moon and ask for recognition, response, or release. This is a peak in the lunation cycle where awareness ripens, and something reaches a state of completion or clarity.In lived experience, Full Moons may often feel emotionally heightened. They illuminate dynamics we can no longer ignore or postpone. In Libra, that illumination shines in the realm of thoughts, relating to others, navigating relationships and maintaining balance and fairness. We see the Moon shining brightly in the sky from our perspective on Earth, as it is opposite the Sun, and is able to fully reflect the Sun’s light. Nothing is hidden or in shadow, and this symbolises the illumination of our earthly concerns.The Cycles of the Moon and the Moon FamilyAstrologically, the Moon’s cycles can be tracked in several ways. The most immediate is the monthly lunar cycle, which spans approximately 28 days from New Moon to the next New Moon. There is also a six-month cycle between a New Moon and the subsequent Full Moon in the same sign, when the seeds planted during the New Moon come to a fuller fruition. So you can look back at your story over the last 6 months to see what has been growing for you in this time. There is also a more extended cycle known as the Moon Family, as introduced by astrologer Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III. This approximately 27-month cycle unfolds as the Moon and Sun progress through a series of phases together. The Moon always returns to the area of the same degree, forming a longer narrative that begins with the New Moon and continues through the Quarter Moons and Full Moon. This creates a hidden thread of a lunar gestation for those of us whose natal chart placements are activated by each Moon Family degree range, and by the ruler. For this Full Moon in Libra, the Moon Family is illuminating a story that began in October 2024, with a Solar Eclipse that was conjunct Mercury and squared Mars in Cancer. The key dates for this cycle are:* New Moon — 2 October 2024 (10° Libra) Solar Eclipse * First Quarter — 2 July 2025 (11° Libra)* Full Moon — 2 April 2026 (12° Libra)* Last Quarter — 30 December 2026 (9° Libra)This Moon family will most affect those with placements or angles within 4 - 14 degrees of Cardinal Signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Also those with placements within 4-14 degrees of Air Signs Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. Those with Venus as their Profected Lord of Year or Solar Return Chart Ruler. If you are not sure, an astrologer or astro coach can help you identify if your placements are activated. We do this work in Celestia Circle and identify what the Moon Families mean for participants by looking more deeply into them. You can also comment ‘Moon Family’ and I will help you.Join Celestia Circle when you are a paid subscriber to receive an invitation to live Zoom monthly meetings and the recording after, workbooks and support.The Binding Decan: Libra IIThe second decan of Libra, ruled by Saturn (both in triplicity and Chaldean order), brings themes of commitment, promises, and trust. Astrologer Kira Ryberg calls it “Commitment,” while Austin Coppock refers to it as the “Links of a Chain,” underscoring the forged and binding nature of agreements formed under this decan.Libra II invites us to think about the oaths we take and the partnerships we commit to. In 36 Faces, Austin Coppock shares that “the promises and contracts that link people together are created and tested here. Weak links are exposed, but so also is the true heart revealed….This is thus a face of lasting unions and blended karma. The choice of whom to chain oneself to, and under what terms, is therefore critical.”He continues to discuss how oaths have guardians, for the Ancient Greeks, it was the daimon Horkos. He was brother to one of the furies, Erinyes. Horkos protected oaths and punished those who betrayed their oaths. In the Wild Way Oracle deck, we see the image of ravens in flight in a darkened sky. Between them, they carry a linked chain. We are reminded that every promise carries the potential for betrayal. Either could let go at any time and increase the burden on the other. We are reminded to go carefully into binding promises and check the terms. The Wild Way Oracle gives us keywords for this decan of:Binding Together; Oaths and Promises; Potential for Betrayal.This decan challenges us to forge strong, durable bonds without losing sight of our individual freedom. It asks us to be meticulous in entering agreements, as once we’ve given our word, it holds immense weight. Our oaths and promises then bind us, a release is only possible, by creating betrayal and pain. This is a tough decan of hard truths within this Venus-ruled sign. Tarot: Three of Swords - hard truths The tarot image for this decan is the Three of Swords. It is often associated with heartbreak and sorrow. We all know that we are at our most vulnerable when we open up to love. The image shows a red heart in a darkened sky which is half storm clouds and half heavy rain. The heart is pierced by 3 swords, with both entry and exit wounds. Two swords cross each other, entering and leaving the front, with the third running vertically down the centre of the heart, entering the front and leaving the back of the heart. The symbolism of this card could indicate that this Moon Family and Full Moon may bring some painful realisations or revelations, particularly around relationships or commitments. However, it also signifies clarity. Swords symbolise truth, clarity, words and knowledge, and while the truth may hurt, only the truth can lead to healing and growth. Any uncomfortable truth revealed around the time of this full moon offers the opportunity to learn and evolve, especially when we are willing to confront difficult truths about ourselves or others close to us.T. Susan Chang - Fruitful PainIn Dreaming the Decans, T Susan Chang captured the essence of this decan’s story in verse. This is an excerpt:-“The thing that you know all too well,the fantasies you must dispel,Hard choices make a person wise,Commit to what you realise......Shadow work, I know my painIs fruitful as the dark grey rain.”T Susan Chang - Dreaming the DecansIn case you are concerned, I have reproduced ‘shadow’ as it was shown in print, it is not an error! The Astrological ConversationThe Moon in Libra reflects the light of the Sun in opposite Aries. The Sun is exalted here. It is shining with direct emotional honesty from its Solar ruled decan of exaltation known as the Crown.The Moon in Libra is trying to hold your relationships together, to weigh things carefully, to consider both sides. There is tension between what they each seek. The Sun in Aries is leading from the front, it has newly separated from Neptune and Saturn and has a renewed sense of identity. The Moon in Libra is a little tender after separating from its opposition to Libra’s exaltation ruler Saturn, as it prepares to square Jupiter in keeping its home waters nurtured in Cancer. The Moon seeks to find peace in relationships and bring emotional harmony to those it meets. The Sun and Moon are both applying to a degree based square to Jupiter in Cancer. Jupiter is now direct, and strong in its exaltation. The Sun is superior to Jupiter, and therefore sets the agenda for their connection, just as Jupiter sets the agenda for the Moon. It is Jupiter, at the tip of the T Square, which feels the tip of the full moon tension. You may find your Cancer house also affected by this full moon with emotional investments and deep loyalties placed under pressure, or you may find yourself overextended. Look at the themes of your Cancer house for more information. There is hidden nuance as the ruler of Aries, Mars, makes a secret connection known as Contra-Antiscia with Libra’s exaltation ruler, Saturn. This has the effect of a hidden or secret opposition, one that the main players, the Moon, Sun and Jupiter are unlikely to be aware of as they make their plans. Think of a double agent, with ill intent, sabotaging plans they verbally support. To deepen the nuance of this planetary conversation, Mercury, which is averse to both of the luminaries in Libra and Aries, is in a tighter trine with Jupiter from Pisces. You may find that you instinctively know what needs to be said to help heal or resolve any difficult situation, or when another’s efforts or care need to be acknowledged. Think of Mercury and Jupiter offering Compassionate Truth together which could move swiftly and surprise you. And finallyThis Full Moon may be uncomfortable or painful, but it will be honest, and it is asking for the same honesty from you. Do you offer that honesty, with compassion to yourself first, before you extend it to others? If you are moving through Libra well, you will need to keep this kindness at the front of the agenda, as we are often our own harshest critic. The key here is the Libran concept of Balance, and also ensuring we extend that to all in our circle, starting with ourselves. In a class I am participating in this week, I wrote in my notes before I was asked to share that saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy”. It turned out, a classmate shared the same quote before I did. Isn’t synchronicity wonderful! Sometimes that balance we seek doesn’t even come from holding everything together. Consider if the bonds and oaths that bind you are still aligned with the new you that is emerging with this new astrological year in Aries. Would it help to adjust your structure or strategy altogether? Saturn is standing by in Aries to assist you with this work. It helps to identify the story which began for you in October 2024. You were called to adjust it in some form in July 2025. This will help you understand the full picture of what is being illuminated now through this lens. It will also prepare you to move into the integration and release in nine months if you do feel called to release yourself from a commitment or a bond. Travel well, friends. Sonia#Astrology, #Full Moon in Libra, #Lunar Cycles, #Personal Growth, #Astrology Tips, #Moon Phases, #Celestial Events, #Relationship Insights, #Saturn in Aries, #Libra DecanChapters00:00 Introduction to the Full Moon in Libra 202600:01 Astrological Significance of Libra and Key Planetary Influences01:24 Understanding Moon Cycles and Lunar Phases02:53 Journaling Prompts for Reflection and Clarity04:23 The Binding Decan of Libra and Its Themes05:30 Planetary Aspects and Their Impact on Emotions07:15 Long-Term Lunar Cycles and Moon Families08:08 The Story of the 2024 Solar Eclipse and Its Influence09:24 The Role of Saturn and Venus in Libra09:55 Potential Challenges and Opportunities During This Full Moon10:39 Practical Tips for Navigating Relationship Dynamics11:53 The Power of Honest Communication and Self-Reflection12:02 Final Thoughts and How to Use This Energy EffectivelyIf you are looking for an Astrologer, and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I currently have space to take on new clients. If you would like a personal, individual Astrology reading, I set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. You can opt out of this if you prefer when you book at CelestiaAstrology.com.If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can also become a paid subscriber to download my Astro Coaching WorkBook and access the archive of posts which guide you through it, working with the Moons. Upgrade your level to join the AstroCoaching Group and Astrology Q&A.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References:AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsBernadette Brady, Predictive Astrology The Eagle and the LarkDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck @nicallanart on Instagram & Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

This New Moon asks you one clear question:What are you truly willing to give your whole heart to, and is it worthy of your devotion?Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac. It is where the dark part of the year symbolically surrenders to the return of the light. Seasonally, we prepare for Spring and the return of longer and lighter days. By the time the Sun reaches these final degrees, something in the cycle of experience has run its course. Before Aries ignites the next beginning, Pisces asks us to soften, release control, and listen for what the heart still longs for.This New Moon appears in the last decan of Pisces, a place where devotion, sacrifice, and endings weave together.Overview Let’s Look At…* Journal prompts and ritual* Pisces - Mutable Waters and Shifting Tides* The nature of New Moons* The Pisces Moon Family cycle (2026–2028)* The Decan of Pisces III — The Bowl of Blood* Tarot: Ten of Cups & Verse from T Susan Chang* The astrology of this lunation* Integration guidance* And finallyHow Can I Support You?Inside Celestia Circle, we follow look at the month’s lunations through the lens of the Moon Family cycles. I support you in seeing how each lunation becomes part of a living story rather than an isolated event.If this New Moon touches important placements in your chart, it may mark the beginning of a deeply personal two-year journey. Together, we explore how these cycles unfold in real time, so the symbolism of the sky becomes something you can live and work with.Journal PromptsBefore analysing the astrology, you may wish to take a moment to pause and reflect on these prompts, or journal on your own observations on what is arriving and leaving your life at this time. * Where in my life am I being asked to give more of my heart?* What dream or calling continues to return, even when it feels uncertain?* Where might I be sacrificing my energy for something that cannot truly receive it?* What would devotion look like if it were aligned with my deepest values?* What kind of emotional fulfilment do I want to cultivate over the next two years?Pisces speaks quietly, symbolically, and mystically. The answers may often arrive through feeling rather than logic. It is worth spending some time, meditating or sitting with these themes to see how they show up in your life now. A Simple New Moon Ritual SuggestionNew Moons mark the planting of seeds. In Pisces, the ritual is gentle and flowing, the best time to do this is a few days after the New Moon, as the Moon begins to wax and gain light once more. Sit somewhere calm and quiet and light a candle. If possible, place a bowl of water next to the candle to symbolise the element of Pisces or go outdoors to sit near a body of water. Write down three things:* A dream or vision you wish to nurture* One offering you are willing to make in service of that dream* One boundary that will protect your energy as you pursue itYour journal notes will have helped you prepare for this, but see what also surfaces when you sit with the intent to perform the ritual. Fold the paper and dip one folded edge in the water to seal your intention. Keep it somewhere safe, maybe mark the Pisces sign glyph on the outside and the date for future reference.Pisces – Mutable Waters and Shifting TidesPisces is a water sign, receptive, fluid, and deeply connected to the imaginal, liminal, mystical and spiritual worlds. Its mutable nature makes it adaptable, porous, and gives it an in-between nature as it sits at the end of the zodiac. A place of release, renewal and rebirth before the return of the Sun when we reach Aries and the zodiac begins anew. It has the ability to dissolve boundaries and move between realms. Pisces is ruled by Jupiter, the optimistic planet that seeks meaning and faith, while Venus is exalted in Pisces, bringing artistic qualities, beauty, compassion, and a longing for transcendence. Its yin or feminine quality pulls those with Pisces placements inward, softening, reflecting, embracing, and listening.What a New Moon RepresentsA New Moon occurs when the Moon joins the Sun in the same part of the zodiac. The sky is dark, it is holding onto its secrets in the shadows, and a new lunar cycle begins quietly beneath the surface.This New Moon will form at 28° Pisces, within the final degrees of the zodiac. These are liminal degrees, where endings and beginnings can merge and blur together. Saturn and Neptune lingered here as they did their long dance before finally diving from the waters of Pisces into the fires of Aries. Something is dissolving so that something new can now take shape.If you have planets near these degrees, you’ll feel this cycle unfolding in deeply personal ways. Pisces lunations often stir dreams, creativity, sacrifice, and spiritual longings. Moon Family: Past, Present and Future We can observe multiple lunar cycles at once. This Pisces Moon is the beginning of the 28-day lunar month as well as the 6-month cycle between a New Moon and Full Moon in the same sign. Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Families III introduces an even longer cycle of approximately 27 months, tracking the progression of the Moon at the same degree through progressing new, quarter, full, and closing phases with the Sun. The Full Moon and eclipse close to this degree in 2027 mark a culmination point in this lunar family, offering revelations and a hidden thread that weaves a narrative story arc that begins now. The Pisces Moon FamilyThis New Moon begins a Pisces Moon Family cycle that will unfold across the next two to five years. This Moon Family includes an Eclipse, so if it impacts your chart, the story may extend beyond this Moon Family into the next at the same degree range: * New Moon 19 March 2026 28° Pisces The seed is planted* First Quarter 17 December 2026 25° Pisces Push -Action, challenge, growth.* Full Moon (Lunar Eclipse) 15 September 2027 22° Pisces Culmination, Peak & revelation.* Last Quarter 15 June 2028 24° Pisces Integration and release.A Moon Family cycle mirrors the phases of the Moon across years rather than weeks or months. The New Moon plants a seed. The First Quarter tests it. The Full Moon illuminates the results, sometimes through a dramatic culmination, other times an inner understanding or insight. The Last Quarter brings reflection, closure, integration and release before the cycle dissolves and renews.Each phase builds upon the last, revealing key developments and pivot points in your longer story.This Pisces Moon Family is most felt by those with planets or angles in the mutable signs, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini or the Water triplicity, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, between 17 to 29 degrees. Also, those with Jupiter as their Chart ruler or Lord of the Year. Pisces Moon Families often unfold quietly through emotional insight, spiritual growth, and creative development. The story may take time to reveal its meaning, knowing the Moon family dates of the unfolding will help you to identify and recognise your story. An astrologer or Astro coach can help you identify if this Moon Family affects you. If you want to work regularly with the Moon Families, consider joining us in Celestia Circle for Workbooks, live monthly meetings and support. Upgrade to paid to join Celestia Circle and support my work. Receive the Astro Coaching Workbook and monthly Workbooks for the Moon Families to help you track your own. The Decan of Pisces III — The Bowl of BloodThis New Moon falls in the third decan of Pisces, a decan that Austin Coppock named The Bowl of Blood. The decan is ruled by Mars in both the Descending and Triplicity methods, intensifying Mars’ focus. It is a striking and emotive image. The bowl represents an offering, a container for something poured out in devotion to a greater and higher purpose. Mars here acts through compassion, imagination, and emotional courage.In 36 Faces, Austin Coppock writes, “ There is an impatience here, a boredom with compromise and unwillingness to accept anything but what is absolutely right…the spiritual and mundane layers of life must part ways here. Judgements must be made, and sacrifices, too”He also continues to introduce The 36 Airs of the Zodiac, a fragmented Hellenistic text, which explores that it is in this decan that Elphis, the daimon of Hope resides. In myth, when Pandora opens a sealed urn, that she was told never to open, she unleashed malicious spirits into the world and forever cursed mankind. Hesiod writes:“Only Hope was left within her unbreakable house, she remained under the lip of the jar, and did not fly away.”Kira Ryberg describes this decan as Effort, while the Wild Way Oracle calls it Deep Sacrifice. These descriptions evoke imagery of intense struggle, dedication, and martyrdom.This is the place where we give everything to something we believe in. The wisdom of the decan lies in recognising where such devotion truly belongs.The Kingfisher’s DiveThe Wild Way Oracle deck by Nicola Allan calls this decan Deep Sacrifice and guides us with the keywords:Give your All; Passionate Quest; MartyrdomThis card offers the story of the Kingfisher, a bird on a passionate quest to catch the tastiest fish in the shallow waters, despite the danger. This image shows the brightly coloured blue and orange kingfisher in a headlong dive into shallow water to reach the fish swimming below. Once the Kingfisher spots a fish beneath the water, it dives without hesitation, committing its entire body to the pursuit. The call to action of Mars overrides any considerations that the river may be shallow, and the dive carries a high risk. We have to question, will the catch justify the leap?It reflects the intense longing and willingness to take risks in pursuit of something that may or may not be worth the cost. The key lesson for us here is to balance passion and sacrifice with discernment and to ensure that your efforts are aligned with your true values.This is the essense of the spirit of Pisces III. Passion can inspire extraordinary courage, but devotion must also be guided by discernment.The New Moon invites you to consider where your energy, passion and devotion flow most naturally.Tarot — Ten of CupsThe corresponding Tarot card for this decan is the 10 of Cups, symbolising emotional fulfilment and completion. The joy that comes from connection, belonging, and shared happiness. It represents a vision of emotional completion, where love and trust create a sense of deep contentment.However, this fulfilment can often come at the cost of great effort or sacrifice. Give your all in pursuit of your dreams, but carefully consider what you are sacrificing and whether the outcome will truly be worth the price. Also, it is important to take the time to celebrate what you have completed and are ready to release. The card shows 4 figures in a landscape; there are two children dancing together and two adult figures are faced away from the observer. They are closely linked and each raises an arm in the air. They face a river with a home in the near distance, in the sky we see an arc of 10 cups in a coloured rainbow formation which the figures appear to be greeting. The Ten of Cups reminds us that devotion can lead to profound fulfilment when it is placed in the right direction. We are reminded that sacrifice alone does not bring happiness while sacrifice connected to something meaningful does.Realms of Liquid Light - T Susan ChangIn Dreaming the Decans, T Susan Chang describes this decan in verse, here is an excerpt:“The rainbow rising from the hazeNever ceases to amaze.A dream of hope and family:What’s real and what’s fantasy?The vision beckons, but be wise:Bubbles burst when vast in size.Crossing Realms of liquid light,Keep the story’s end in sight.”The Astrology of The Pisces New MoonThe New Moon forms in a sky already shaped by the recent meeting of Mercury Retrograde and the North Node at 8° Pisces. Interestingly, this same degree carried significance during the earlier Aquarius eclipse in February, when Venus met the North Node, suggesting echoes between the two events. Mercury will station at this degree on the 20th March, bringing some karmic intensity, desire and linking our thoughts and feelings back to memories of what we may have felt pulled to start in February. We may find ourselves returning to themes introduced earlier in the year, perhaps in a different form, now being asked for deeper commitment or reflection.The New Moon is joined by Mars as it travels through Pisces at 12°. The New Moon is applying toward a whole sign trine with Jupiter, the benevolent ruler of Pisces. Mars is in an exact degree-based aspect, which is more intense. Trines are of the nature of Jupiter, they can bring support and gifts as well as fast-moving events. Jupiter in nurturing Cancer is newly direct, having completed its nostalgic journey into the past and gathered new insights to share. Mars in Pisces acts through emotional conviction rather than force, and as it reaches toward Jupiter, we may find courage and belief begin to align again to support our New Moon fresh start. As the Wild Way card and 10 of Cups guided us, the astrology echoes too, we see our effort becoming meaningful when guided by faith and our higher beliefs.This New Moon does not directly aspect Venus in Aries, the exalted ruler of Pisces, which means devotion may require conscious choice rather than simply following where pleasure or ease naturally takes us.The New Moon is just separating, but still connected by degree to a sextile with Uranus in Taurus. A sextile is an aspect that is of the nature of Venus, it is supportive and brings helpful, comfortable opportunities. However, Uranus can be disruptive and innovative, it aims to move us from our comfort zone. This suggests that shifts in what we actually desire, what our higher beliefs want us to sacrifice for and devote ourselves to may already be quietly unfolding.Taken together, the sky suggests a moment where intuition, effort, and belief are working together for quiet, inner shifts, that may become visible outer effort when Mars and Jupiter connect on 22 March. IntegrationEarlier this month, the Virgo Lunar Eclipse asked us to refine, correct, and release what had become unsustainable. Pisces is now asking for inner surrender.Where Virgo focuses on competence and responsibility, Pisces turns toward compassion and devotion. The work and thinking patterns you may have released earlier this month have created space for a more meaningful connection now to grow that connects you with something greater than yourself as Jupiter shares its new insights through this New Moon.You are being asked where your heart truly belongs. And finally…We return to the burning question with a deeper understanding:What are you truly willing to give your whole heart to, and is it worthy of your devotion?Pisces III understands that sacrifice has power to create something much greater than ourselves. However, sacrifice without discernment will only lead you to burnout and exhaustion. If your devotion is misplaced, it can drain your spirit. You have an opportunity right now, to consciously connect with a vision that is personal for you, one that creates fulfilment which resonates far beyond the present moment.Trust yourself and connect with the intuitive, flowing energy of Pisces. It is there we can find the answers to this question. Travel Well, friends.If you are looking for an Astrologer, and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I currently have space to take on new clients. If you would like a personal, individual Astrology reading, I set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. You can opt out of this if you prefer when you book at CelestiaAstrology.com.If you are interested in learning more about Moon Families, join Celestia Circle, by upgrading to a paid membership. We meet monthly to discuss the Moon Families coming up that month and how they show up in your charts and stories. Monthly Workbooks will help you track the moon families that are active for you, and you have my support in the chat. If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can also become a paid subscriber to download my Astro Coaching Workgroup and access the archive of posts which guide you through it, working with the Moons. Upgrade your level to join the AstroCoaching Group and Astrology Q&A.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References:AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck @nicallanart on Instagram & Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Banana Wars, Announcement for our Future and Tarot for YoursWe are saying goodbye, for now, to the Weekly Forecast, and we close by gathering three astrologers, Practical Astros ⚕️, Shawna and Sonia - Celestia Astrology to look at only one transit for this week in March. We share the transition we are in and our future plans. Then, in Part 2, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️draws Tarot to guide you, by rising sign, through the New Moon in Pisces on the 18th March 2026The Asteri Sofia Kairos astrology collective astrologers outline their plans, and hopes, going forward.This episode explores the astrological influences of Mercury retrograde meeting Mars in Pisces, and the upcoming Pisces new moon. Insights are offered into how these celestial events impact communication, conflict, and personal growth.The hosts discuss the significance of liminal spaces, how these planetary movements affect personal and societal dynamics, emphasising the importance of mindful dialogue and strategic planning. They also announce the end of their weekly forecast series, and future plans for astrological content.Part 2 of this episode explores the astrological significance of the Pisces New Moon on March 18th, offering insights into how it affects each zodiac sign’s personal and collective growth by drawing Tarot and discussing its astrological and symbolic correspondences. Hosted by Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️ it provides detailed horoscopes and actionable advice for harnessing lunar energy.Chapters Part 1 Astrology Forecast & Announcement00:00 The Ides of March: Mercury Conjunct Mars08:55 Navigating Tensions: Communication and Conflict17:34 Transitioning Forward: Changes in the Astero Sophia Kairos CollectiveChapters Part 2 Pisces New Moon Tarot for the Rising Signs00:00 Introduction to the Pisces New Moon and Krista’s background00:00 Aries: 12th House Focus - Rest and Recharge01:42 Taurus: 11th House - Community and Mutual Aid03:26 Gemini: 10th House - Career and Visibility04:18 Cancer: 9th House - Higher Vision and Beliefs05:55 Leo: 8th House - Shared Resources and Karmic Bonds07:40 Virgo: 7th House - Relationships and Service09:04 Libra: 6th House - Work and Self-Care10:40 Scorpio: 5th House - Creativity and Joy12:09 Sagittarius: 4th House - Home and Emotional Foundations13:23 Capricorn: 3rd House - Local Community and Communication14:18 Aquarius: 2nd House - Resources and Skills15:30 Pisces: 1st House - Self and Personal New Beginnings17:45 Thank you, please remember to like, subscribe and comment with your questions.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you’re an astrologer. a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.We all have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.You can email Shawna at [email protected] for her incredible readings by donation and find her on Substack and Social Media as Shawna and SmartAsstro. Shawna offers a unique, original and very funny take on astrology which you mustn’t miss! Her Astrology readings are highly intuitive, caring and thoughtful. Shawna announces her new name going forward will be changing to Unfolding Astrology, although you may still find SmartAsstro in some places.Sonia offers a Moon Family Consultation if you want to further explore the hidden lunar cycles in your life and the stories unfolding for you. She has Astro Coaching programs if you want to work more deeply with the planets and your chart. She offers Celestia Circle, including a monthly live Zoom meeting to paying Substack subscribers with Workbooks and support to work regularly with the Moon Families, plus the Astro Coaching Workbook download (free for paid subscribers or available for purchase) and the opportunity to ask Horary questions by donation. Follow on YouTube hereIf you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Marchastrology #MercuryRetrograde #2026astrology #PiscesSeason #Mars, #lunar eclipse, #self-care, #zodiac signs, #emotional insights, #astrology predictions, #astrology collective, #astrology themes, #Neptune, #Pisces, #communication, #conflict, #collective consciousness, #strategic planning, #astrology forecast, #Pisces New Moon, #horoscopes, #lunar cycle, #personal growth, #astrology insights, #moon phases, #self-care, #spiritual development, #liminal spaces, #astrology forecast, #celestial influences, #personal growth, #astrology community, #Tarot, #Rising SignsCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

In the astrological forecast for the first week of March, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️ with Asteri Sofia Kairos steps out solo to discuss the astrological events for the week. Christa is focusing on significant planetary transits, including the Sun trine Jupiter, Venus entering Aries, and Mercury’s retrograde. The discussion emphasises the themes of momentum, reflection, and the interplay between desire and structure as Venus conjoins Saturn. The forecast culminates with Jupiter going direct, signalling a time for forward movement and embracing new opportunities.Chapters00:00 Astrological Overview for the Week02:53 Sun Trine Jupiter: Flow and Momentum05:33 Venus in Aries: A New Adventure08:31 Mercury Kazemi: Insights from the Heart of the Sun12:38 Jupiter Goes Direct: Forward Movement and New Beginnings14:33 Thank you. Please remember to Like, Subscribe, and comment with your reflections and insights. Join us to find out more. From @AsteriSofiaKairos with Practical Astros ⚕️.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you’re an astrologer, a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.Christa’s books are open for Astrology readings with special seasonal offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.#astrology #March astrology #AstroForecast #Mercury retrograde, #Venus in Aries, #Jupiter direct, #astrological transits, #weekly forecast, #astrology insights, #astrological themes, #astrology predictions, #astrology podcast #2026Astrology, #astrological forecast, #zodiac signs, #planetary transits, #cosmic energy, #astrological insights, #weekly horoscopeCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of a guided astro mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness, with this timeless practice that you can return to anytime. The Virgo Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse on 3rd March 2026 is in the Decan of Virgo II. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Virgo II: Perfection of form, Eye for Detail and Hard won Prosperity through mindful breathing and visualisation techniques.Listeners are guided through an astro-mindfulness exercise focused on the Decan of Virgo II, beginning with mindful breathing and visualisation. It will include reflective questions inspired by the ruler of Virgo, Mercury and the co-rulers of the decan, Saturn and Venus.The session encourages participants to explore their inner thoughts and emotions while gaining perspective and clarity through a The exercise concludes with a gentle return to awareness, integrating insights gained during the meditation. Participants are encouraged to reflect on and to integrate these insights into their daily lives. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Astro Mindfulness Practice02:03 Mindful Breathing and Anchoring05:16 Visualisation Journey Begins09:59 Exploring the Walled Garden13:52 The Workshop of Creation17:26 Reflection and Rest in the Garden19:22 Returning and IntegratingThis meditation is not only for the Full Moon Eclipse, it is also helpful for those with placements in Virgo II that they may be seeking to understand better. It is timeless, so return to it whenever it is helpful, especially if this is the Decan of your Sun, Moon or Ascendant. If your Lord of the Year, or Solar Return ruler is Mercury, or is travelling through this Decan, or aspecting planets in your chart, it may be particularly helpful. I offer Full Moon Astro Mindfulness, inspired by the Decans, to all subscribers and am sharing them with Asteri Sofia Kairos. I am also creating New Moon Astro Mindfulness for those who wish to join for a complete Lunar Decan Walk. These are available to paid subscribers in Celestia Circle and A.S.K paid subscribers. Thank you, please like, subscribe and comment to engage and share your experience of this Virgo Full Moon or this meditation. Please share your stories or leave a Moon 🌙 or Virgo ♍️ emoji if this meditation has been helpful for you. Upgrade to a paid subscription to access the complete Full and New Moon decan walk as they are posted, or drop me a message to see how astro mindfulness can help you and find the decan placements of your Sun, Moon and Ascendant, or Rising sign. Travel well, friendsSonia and Asteri Sofia Kairos #FullMoonInVirgo #Meditation #Astrology #Mindfulness #decans #decanVirgoII #visualization #LunarDecanWalk #astromindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #Virgo #lunardecanwalk #emotional intelligence, #personal growth, #Visualisation, #self-discovery, #self-awareness, #Mindfulness Practice, #emotional safety #personal development, #MindfulAnchor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

This eclipse asks one burning question:Is the structure you’ve been perfecting truly sustainable, or have you been holding it together through discipline alone?When and what can you let go of? Allow the questions to linger and see what arises for you. Overview* Reflection + ritual* What a Lunar Eclipse reveals* The nature of Virgo: Yin, mutable earth* The Virgo II Moon Family arc (Sept 2024 → Dec 2026)* The Virgo II decan: Hammer and Anvil* Tarot: 9 of Pentacles* T. Susan Chang’s verse* The Astrological Conversation* And finally…How Can I Support YouIf this eclipse touches any of your placements or angles within 10–15° on the Virgo Pisces axis, as well as the other mutable signs, Sagittarius and Gemini (which square the eclipse, bringing tension), in your chart, you are in an important culmination moment.Inside the Celestia Circle, we follow Moon Family cycles intentionally. Eclipse Moon Families carry longer-lasting and more intense storylines for us. We track when the seed was planted, the timing of when pressure builds and releases, and when the story reveals its strength. Just upgrade your membership to paid to join us. If you are reassessing work, health, responsibility, or burnout, this eclipse time benefits from conscious navigation. The Asteri Sofia Kairos Aquarius Eclipse Workshop and/or the Workbook is available for download so you can work out for yourself how to track the impact of this eclipse on your chart for just $9 each:The A.S.K Workshop and Workbook focus on the Aquarius eclipse 2 weeks ago, but also includes the Virgo Lunar Eclipse. The 2025 Eclipse series put their full focus on the Pisces Virgo axis, and these are still for sale in the Asteri Sofia Kairos Ko-Fi Shop. I can help you find out how this Virgo Moon Family unfolds in time, identify which areas of life are being restructured, and understand what you’re being asked at each phase. I offer a short Pre- recorded Eclipse Astrology Reading for £40 as well as a Moon Family Consultation for £80 which can track the longer story unfolding for you.Observe what doors are opening for you right now, and which are closing. Journal & Ritual Before we get into the analysis, take some time out to pause and reflect. On 3rd September 2024, a New Moon at 11° Virgo seeded this Moon Family cycle. Something began then, in the Virgo part of your chart, perhaps a refinement, a responsibility or a desire to improve. Now we have reached the culmination and illumination of what you seeded then. Journal Prompts* What began in September 2024 that is now feeling complete?* Where have I become more skilled through repetition?* What responsibility am I carrying that no longer requires my vigilance?* Where has discipline strengthened me, and is there anywhere it has hardened me?Simple Eclipse RitualSit in silent meditation, perhaps in front of a lit candle. When you feel ready, if you can remember them, bring to mind your September 2024 intentions. If not, reflect on what began then for you.Acknowledge three areas where your competence has matured. Be specific, as Virgo values granular data and evidence.Can you then identify one obligation, standard, or habit that has become unsustainable now? Prepare to release it deliberately, perhaps by writing the intention on paper, releasing it from your schedule, unsubscribing, crossing it out. You might like to simplify something tangible, such as clearing out a drawer or simplifying a physical space.Close your space when you extinguish the candle, a nod, or by stating simply that it is done. The Full Moon in Virgo: Yin, Mutable EarthThis Full Moon Eclipse occurs in Virgo, a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of the Mind, ruling communication, messages, intellect, and adaptability. Virgo is grounded, practical, and detail-oriented, focusing on efficiency, precision, and the pursuit of excellence. It is uniquely both the domicile and exaltation of Mercury. The Yin, Virgo maiden seeks to refine what exists, to strengthen the weak points and to correct misalignments which others may overlook.However, Virgo also carries an underlying tension, as it often strives for an unattainable perfection. This paradox of seeking perfection in an imperfect world can create a constant drive to improve, refine, and correct. Virgo season arrives at the transitional season of weather, just before the weather and the quality of light change when the Sun moves into Cardinal Libra. Virgo is the time of harvest, there are decisions to be made, and assessments of the quality achieved in the growing season, will it be good enough to last through the winter? Although we are no longer a predominantly agricultural society, and we are presently in Pisces Season, the Sun in the furthest place from Virgo season. We are completing the journey around the zodiac, reflecting on the highs and lows, what went better, or worse than we might have hoped? We are awaiting and preparing for the return of the light when the Sun reaches Aries and a reset begins. It is wise to use this time to reflect on the dark half of the year we have just moved through before we are once again blessed with the lighter and lengthening days of the first half of the astrological year. What are we incubating in the dark that we hope to birth in the Spring? How is the Virgo Full Moon helping to illuminate this for us?The mutable quality of Virgo adds an element of flexibility and adaptability, asking us to adjust our plans and intentions as we move forward. This encourages us to be meticulous in our efforts, paying attention to the finer details and remain open to change and growth.Virgo and Mercury: The Power of the MindMercury, the ruler of Virgo, is known for its versatility and ability to traverse different realms, both physical, intellectual and esoteric. In mythology, Mercury (or Hermes) was a messenger who could travel between the world of the gods, the mortal realm and the Underworld, embodying the power of communication and movement between different states of being. He was known as the Messenger God for this reason. Mercury is the planet that travels closest to the Earth (after our Moon which orbits the Earth rather than the Sun). Mercury also retrogrades most frequently, but usually only for 21 days, the shortest retrograde period. This also means Mercury meets more regularly with the Sun in Cazimi, a powerful moment of death and rebirth. As the ruler of this Eclipse, Mercury sets the agenda. Mercury is currently in Pisces, opposite its home sign of Virgo, it is retrograde, and has just entered the shadow of the Beams of the Sun, giving it less power and strength to act on its agenda. Eclipses are always a time to surrender to the greater forces; this is especially the case now, as the rulers of both luminaries are retrograde. The Moon ruled by Mercury and the ruler of the Sun in Pisces, is Jupiter, currently exalted in Cancer also retrograde. Shadow and MaturityThere is always a shadow side of every sign, with Virgo is over-functioning. Taking the attention to detail and seeking that unattainable perfection, turning criticism inwards or looking to fix what no one asked you to fix. Virgo may be tempted to measure worth through productivity.On the other hand, the mature expression, when the tension is well managed, shows as sustainable excellence with clear boundaries. There is expertise and mastery of skill that does not need to prove itself.At the time of this Virgo Full Moon Eclipse, we are asked to identify what is already well-built in our lives and then to release what no longer needs our constant maintenance.The Cycles of the Moon and the Moon FamilyAstrologically, the Moon’s cycles can be tracked in several ways. The most immediate is the monthly lunar cycle, which spans approximately 28 days from New Moon to the next New Moon. However, there is also a six-month cycle between a New Moon and the subsequent Full Moon in the same sign, when the seeds planted during the New Moon come to a fuller fruition.Beyond these, there is a more extended cycle known as the Moon Family, as illustrated by astrologer Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III. This approximately 27-month cycle unfolds as the Moon and Sun progress through a series of phases together. The Moon returns to the area of the same degree, forming a longer narrative that begins with the New Moon and continues through the Quarter Moons and Full Moon.For this Full Moon in Virgo, the Moon Family is illuminating a story that began in September 2024. The key dates for this cycle are:* New Moon: September 3, 2024 at 11 Virgo the initial seeding* First Quarter Moon: June 3, 2025, at 12° Virgo the first push to action or tension. * Full Moon: March 3, 2026, at 12° Virgo Culmination and illumination* Closing Quarter Moon: December 1, 2026, at 09° Virgo Adjustment, revise and release This Moon family will most affect those with placements or angles within 4 - 15 degrees of Virgo or Pisces, but also the other mutable signs Gemini and Sagittarius. Also those with the same degrees in earth signs Taurus and Capricorn, or with Mercury as their Lord of the Year or Solar Return Ascendant. If you are not sure, an astrologer or astro coach can help you identify if your placements are activated. We do this work in Celestia Circle, as well as identifying what the Moon Families mean for participants, by looking deeper into them. You can also comment ‘Moon Family’ and I can help you. Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To join Celestia Circle, learn more about Moon Families and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.These phases will mark significant developments in the intentions and themes that arise from this New Moon, offering opportunities for review, adjustment, and completion and a longer term plan. This will most likely affect you if you have planets within 3 degrees of this New Moon.A Lunar EclipseAs the Sun and Moon oppose each other in a supercharged full moon at 12° Virgo, conjunct the South Node in Virgo and the North Node in Pisces, the reflected light of the Moon becomes temporarily blocked by the Earth as the alignment forms and then separates. It will be visible in Asia, Australia, and North America, you can find out more about its visiblity and at what time for your location at TimeandDate.com and also watch a live stream of the Total Eclipse. The Significance of a Lunar EclipseLunar Eclipses can be powerful turning points, especially when they impact on natal planets or points in our charts. They may bring moments of clarity, revelation, and completion, or begin a process which unfolds slowly. Chris Brennan of The Astrology Podcast, who has conducted extensive research on eclipses tells us they usher in great beginnings and great endings. A Full Moon, especially an eclipsed one, marks an ending, culmination, or release. These lunations can be intense, often pushing us toward decisive action, breakthroughs, or necessary closures. However, events may often be seemingly insignificant at first and grow into greater endings to create room for significant beginnings, over time.As the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, for the Lunar Eclipse, they come into a perfect alignment in the sky, casting the Moon into the Earth’s shadow. This creates a temporary loss of reflected light (Moon), a moment where something once visible is obscured, only to return with deeper insight once the shadow passes. Once the light returns, like a bridge being crossed into new land, you can never go back, you cannot unsee this new land that is different to what you knew before. Something has permanently shifted within you, or in your external circumstances. This particular eclipse is on the Virgo-Pisces axis, balancing themes of material reality vs. the unseen world and practical mastery vs. spiritual surrender.What has been maintained quietly reaches a point of reckoning and visibility as we reach this reset. The Saros CycleSaros Cycles help us to see patterns and cycles in our lives, and also in mundance events in the collective. We can look back at the dates of the previous Saros Cycles in this series in 2008, 1990 and even 1972 and 1954 for those alive then.We can also look at the 9 years between these dates, when there would have been a reversal of the nodes: the North Node would have been in Virgo rather than Pisces and the South Node in Pisces rather than Virgo, but the same axis would still have been activated.Bernadette Brady offered us a delineation of this Saros series, which she classifies as 10 North, and NASA, (who classified the Saros cycles after she did her pioneering work), as Cycle 133; this is Event No 27 in that cycle.The original aspects of the first Eclipse in this Saros Cycle, in the year 944, were a New Moon conjunct Mercury and Saturn. She advises us to expect a strong emphasis on communication, news, paperwork or a young person. We might also expect to feel tired and drained, and she cautions us to take things easy and to work through things one at a time.Virgo’s Second Decan: The Pursuit of PerfectionThis Full Moon occurs in the second decan of Virgo, a 10 degree division of the sign ruled by Venus and Saturn in the Descending Order and Triplicity systems. The symbolism of this decan deepens our understanding of Virgo’s attention to detail and the time investment asked for to refine skill and transform form. Astrologer Kira Ryberg calls this decan “perfectionism,” while Austin Coppock refers to it as “Hammer & Anvil.” Here, we learn that skill is forged through pressure and repetition. The hammer strikes repeatedly. The anvil is solid, it holds steady and thus the form becomes durable and is transformed. Austin Coppock writes, in his book 36 Faces, about the repeating theme of encasement that recurs in ancient images of this decan: “the ongoing shaping and refining of the material is the focus. To this end, the spirit wraps matter around itself, forming an exoskeleton, like the casing of a seed, a suit of armor or a cocoon. This state fortifies but also conceals the spirit’s light. The inherent beauty of spirit is thus disguised, visible only in the clever and gainful manner by which it shapes the world.”Here, skill and rigour will intersect, combining the best of beauty, design and discipline. We find Mercury sharpening technique and refining technical intelligence while co rulers Venus refines the form and aesthetic and Saturn lends endurance and rigour. The Wild Way - Quality ControlIn the Wild Way Oracle Deck by Nicola Allan, the decan is called “Quality Control,” with the keywords: Perfection of Form, Eye for Detail, and Hard Won Prosperity to guide usIn the Card, we are shown the image of a spider meticulously weaving its web between ears of wheat. The spider’s dedication to its craft ensures a unique masterpiece, though its painstaking efforts are often invisible to the outside world. This imagery reminds us that achieving excellence often requires enduring hardship, maintaining discipline and some sacrifice. As we approach this Eclipse we might ask consider: Where in our lives is the pursuit of perfection helpful, and where might it be damaging? How can we balance the desire for quality with the acceptance of imperfection?Tarot Symbolism: The Nine of PentaclesA woman stands in a cultivated garden, self-possessed, independent, surrounded by what has been carefully grown. There is a bird, perhaps a hooded falcon, balanced on her upright, gloved left hand. She wears a long, flowing robe with what may be astrological symbols on it, they sometimes look a little like the Venus glyph, and others look more like flowers. The 9 of Pentacles speaks of earned autonomy, stability, self-sufficiency, refinement, and the fruits of hard work. There is also nuance, both the garden and the bird need maintenance to be enjoyed, but we do not see the work which has gone into training the bird or maintaining the garden. It represents a moment of achievement where we can enjoy the rewards of our efforts, it also reminds us of the discipline and perseverance required to reach this point. Also, how our efforts can benefit and sustain others. At this time, the Nine of Pentacles encourages us to look at all we have grown and achieved in our own metaphorical garden. Where have you refined your skill over time? Do you also allow yourself to take time to pause, enjoy the process and to celebrate the outcomes of your work? T. Susan Chang - ExpertiseT. Susan Chang captures this decan in verse:“Where skill and rigour intersect,Jewels free from all defect.I am the loving architectOf details only I detect….…This may appear a life of ease-But all it is is expertise.”Virgo II understands that apparent ease is built on repetition and muscle memory. It makes me think of the beautiful ice skating performances we have just seen in the Winter Olympics. In my lifetime, I have seen the ice skaters jumps go from doubles to quads, and the best ones always look effortless. The viewer tenses when they can see the effort; there is a much higher chance of error, and the jump not landing well. The Astrological Conversation Eclipses are always difficult to predict, we can still gain some nuance from the relationships forming between the planets.The Moon stands at 12° Virgo, directly opposite the Sun in Pisces. Virgo seeks clarity, order, and competence. Pisces moves through a flow of intuition, emotion, and faith. The practical part of you looks to fix, improve, and correct. The soulful part of you wants to soften, forgive, and release control. This may indicate that discernment and the search for perfection face surrender and release of some form. We may need to bring compassion and a reset to our refinements, and keep faith in our ability to endure. The Virgo Moon has just separated from the South Node. This also suggests a release of old Virgo patterns is already in motion. You may have looked at how you have been over-functioning, or have taken on hyper-responsibility, or you may have held a nervous belief that if you stop managing everything, it will fall apart. There are many other ways the release may show up. The Sun in Pisces is also moving away from the North Node. There is movement forward, a pull toward trust, an illuminating of shadows. A reset and culmination of a process, allowing life to be imperfect, allowing compassion in and softening your grip.Mercury, retrograde in Pisces, rules this eclipse. The Virgo Moon that signifies our emotions, memories and intuition is guided to turn inward, reviewing, remembering and rethinking. This is reflective in the way you may experience it. You may revisit conversations, reassess plans or agreements, reconsider assumptions or return to things you had forgotten. Mercury in Pisces is creative and artistic, it communicates in symbolism and memory.Opposite the Moon, the Sun is joined by Mars in the early degrees of Pisces, exalted Venus, and Mercury retrograde. The emotional atmosphere is saturated with this focus of inner planets. Mars adds heat, urgency, conflict or motivation to act. Venus brings softening and idealising, amplifying devotion and tenderness, grace and idealism. Mercury is reflective and looking to past certainties to guide it. Trying to apply logic is unlikely to work right now to something that is fundamentally about feelings.These planets are all ruled by Jupiter, also retrograde, in Cancer and forming a supportive whole sign trine to the stellium (3 or more) planets in Pisces. Beliefs are being reconsidered. Philosophies and ideals are being reworked. What once made sense may no longer hold in quite the same way. Soon, the Sun will move toward a supportive trine to Jupiter in Cancer. Support from both exalted benefics is present. We are likely to find that emotional nourishment will follow from this time. If this eclipse exposes anything raw, a healing salve will follow. Emotional security can expand, as something life-giving is forming beneath the surface.Venus is strong in her exaltation, as she approaches her peak degree before forming a sextile to Uranus in Taurus, currently moving through Venus’s home sign. This may bring a destabilising shift, or a gentle liberation. It could show up as practical improvements that are needed or a small shift in your resources, self-worth and values. So this eclipse asks you to release an old Virgo compulsion while allowing Pisces to teach you trust. It invites you to reconsider what you have been managing and why. It reminds you that building skill and expertise does not require exhaustion. Something is ending, being released, but it is opening a door for something softer and more sustainable to take form.And finally…Returning to the burning question:Is what you’ve been perfecting truly sustainable — or have you been holding it together through discipline alone?This eclipse is asking you to become honest. Honest about the effort you’ve invested since September 2024. Honest about the skills you’ve worked towards and refined. Honest about where you are still over-functioning out of habit rather than necessity.With Mercury retrograde ruling this lunation, and Jupiter retrograde ruling the Sun and the inner planets, the insight comes from within. The Virgo Moon has already travelled past the South Node. You do not need to live in that old version anymore. The Pisces Sun, having touched the North Node, reminds you that the path forward will ask for faith.Virgo II understands that mastery is is steady, quiet, it is built through repetition and care. The eclipse will also show you what no longer requires your constant maintenance.Travel well friendsSoniaPlease do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.#astrology #Virgo #Fullmoon #Mercury #Total Lunar Eclipse This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

"What are we uncovering? What are we releasing?"In this episode, for the last week of February, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️and Shawna of SmartAsstro from the Asteri Sofia Kairos astrology collective discuss the astrological events for the week. They focus on Mercury retrograde, Mars square Uranus, and the upcoming lunar eclipse. They explore the emotional and transformative aspects of these transits, emphasising the importance of self-care and reflection during these times. The discussion highlights how different zodiac signs may experience these energies uniquely, offering insights into navigating the challenges and opportunities which might arise. Asteri Sofia Kairos is offering the recording of the Aquarius Eclipse Workshop with the Workbook, which can be purchased alone or together at a low cost, offering guidance and all you need to know to ease you through the Eclipse Season, and so much more! The Workbook and Workshop cover both the Aquarius eclipse in February and the Virgo eclipse in March. It was titled Aquarius, as that was the focus of the new nodal energy and rulers. The Virgo and Pisces axis were also covered extensively in the 2025 Workshops and Workbooks, which remain on sale in the Ko-fi shop.If you are seeing Eclipse events beginning to create shifts in your life, this will be an invaluable guide to help you unpack it all. You can purchase the Recording Here and the Workbook HereChapters00:00 Astrology Overview: Mercury Retrograde and Its Impact06:52 Mars Square Uranus: Disruption and Transformation13:30 Lunar Eclipse Insights: Reflection and Release23:31 Thank you, please remember to like, subscribe and comment with your questions.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer. a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.We all have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.You can email Shawna at [email protected] for her incredible readings by donation and find her on Substack and Social Media as Shawna and SmartAsstro. Shawna offers a unique, original and very funny take on astrology which you mustn't miss! Her Astrology readings are highly intuitive, caring and thoughtful.If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Februaryastrology #MercuryRetrograde #2026astrology #PiscesSeason #Mars square Uranus, #lunar eclipse, #self-care, #zodiac signs, #emotional insights, #astrology predictions, #astrology collective, #astrology themes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

"Allow the flow to come through"In this episode, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️ welcomes special guest Jeanine Lineback @jlineback to discuss the astrological events for the week. In this conversation, Christa and Jeanine discuss three significant astrological transits occurring from February 18th to February 22nd. They explore the implications of the Sun entering Pisces, the conjunction of Saturn and Neptune in Aries, and the trine between Venus and Jupiter. Each transit is examined for its spiritual and emotional significance, providing insights into how these celestial movements can influence personal growth and relationships.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Astrology Transits06:19 The Sun’s Transition into Pisces12:15 Saturn and Neptune Conjunction in Aries20:01 Venus Trine Jupiter: A Time for Romance and Creativity29:01 Thank you for watching, please remember to Like, Subscribe and comment with how these transits are showing up for you.Asteri Sofia Kairos is offering the recording of the Aquarius Eclipse Workshop with the Workbook, which can be purchased alone or together at a low cost, offering guidance and all you need to know to ease you through the Eclipse Season, and so much more! If you are seeing Eclipse events beginning to create shifts in your life, this will be an invaluable guide to help you unpack it all. You can purchase the Recording Here and the Workbook HereThank you to Christa for hosting this month. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.Thank you to Jeanine, for co-hosting this week with Christa. Jeanine is a third year student with the Nightlight Astrology School and offers Astrology and Numerology readings. You can find her on Social Media, Twitter/X, BlueSky, Facebook and Linked In @jlineback, reach out to her there to arrange a reading. About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Wherever you are in your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow. We have more planned to come, so watch this space!If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosAstrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #February astrology, #Saturn in Aries, #2026astrology, #Jupiter retrograde, #Venus trine Jupiter, # Pisces #Saturn, #astrology insights, #planetary transits, #astrology podcast , #Neptune, #Venus, #Jupiter, #astrology forecast, #spiritual growth, #emotional reflectionCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

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This New Moon is a solar eclipse, and for some of us, it is the seeding point, the beginning of a longer story. It is an introduction to the first Aquarius Eclipse, with Pluto present in Aquarius, that any of us has ever experienced. What opens here will unfold across years, revisited and reshaped as the Aquarius Moon Family moves through its cycle.The Burning Question of this eclipse is:Where am I staying bound because it feels safer to think than to choose?Aquarius is a sign that values clarity, objectivity, and intellectual freedom. Yet this eclipse exposes how easily analysis can become a distraction or an escape from decision-making.The Moon simply asks you to notice where thinking could have replaced movement, and where staying undecided has actually, by default, become your decision.The karmic knot here is hesitation rooted in attachment to familiarity, identity, approval and commitment. This eclipse will press gently but persistently on that tender spot, asking for honesty.Overview - Let’s look at * Journal prompts and ritual* How I can help you* New Moon Solar Eclipse at 28° Aquarius* Aquarius as fixed, yang, air* New Moon eclipses, out-of-sign dynamics and Saros Cycles* The Aquarius Moon Family * Aquarius III decan themes* The astrological Conversation* And finallyJournal Prompts* Where am I analysing instead of deciding?* Which commitments feel alive, and which feel habitual or inherited?* What truth do I already know but avoid acting on?* What would change if I trusted myself more than my explanations?Let these questions sit for a time, or perhaps meditate on them as Aquarius is the sign of thoughts and the mind. They are meant to open space and dialogue, not demand immediate answers.A Simple Eclipse RitualSpend a little time in silence, allow your thoughts to pass through your mind like drifting clouds. Consider yourself the Observer of those thoughts. When you feel ready -Write down what currently feels tangled, unresolved, repetitive or is holding friction for you, Circle what has been genuinely yours to choose. Cross out what is not.Finally, note what impulses for change have been coming up for you during this Eclipse window. Does it require a risk, or movement? Will you be willing to take the risk as the lunar cycle unfolds. Reflect honestly on what has held you back before, and prepare to release that to support you now. Let that be enough. You do not need a full plan.How I can help you work with this eclipseWhen eclipses activate a chart, they tend to work below the surface first, rearranging priorities and your internal loyalties before external change becomes visible.If this lunation touches your Sun, Moon, angles, or chart ruler, you may feel unsettled without knowing why. That discomfort or friction is often the first signal that something important is shifting, even if you cannot yet name it. I can help you:Understand how this Aquarius Moon Family unfolds for you personally - Identify which bonds, commitments, or roles are under review - Work consciously with eclipse timing rather than feeling destabilised - Translate this moment into clear, grounded next stepsThe Asteri Sofia Kairos Aquarius Eclipse Workshop and/or the Workbook is available for download so you can do this for yourself for just $9 each:I can help you find out how this Aquarius Moon Family unfolds in time, identify which areas of life are being restructured, and understand what you're being asked at each phase. I offer a short Pre- recorded Eclipse Astrology Reading for £40 as well as a Moon Family Consultation for £80 which can track the longer story unfolding for you. This time is is about learning when to wait, when to disengage or shed, and when a quiet decision will carry more power than a visible one.The Nature of This Solar EclipseA solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily obscuring the Sun’s light. Symbolically, it marks a moment when conscious awareness, the Sun, is overshadowed by the unconscious and instinctive, the Moon.Chris Brennan of The Astrology Podcast, who has conducted extensive research on eclipses, has found that they usher in great beginnings and great endings. A New Moon Solar Eclipse, marks an ending, and release of the old story, at the same time as significant new beginnings being seeded in the Aquarius part of our charts.Eclipse seasons can be intense, perhaps bringing accelerated change, pushing us toward decisive action, breakthroughs, or necessary closures. However, events may often be seemingly insignificant at first and grow into greater endings, creating room for significant beginnings over time.Symbolically, an Eclipse is a moment where something once visible is obscured, only to return with deeper insight once the shadow passes. Once the light returns, like a bridge being crossed into new land, you can never go back, you cannot unsee this new land that is different to what you knew before. Just like tectonic plates shifting, so slowly the movement can barely be measured, but with absolute finality once a division is made.A New Moon Solar Eclipse is like a supercharged New Moon, bringing less predictable outcomes. Developments seeded at eclipses tend to surface gradually, returning at key moments until a deeper shift has taken place. Alternatively, depending on chart placements, they can also be sudden, disruptive and significant, for example, we may see solar figures both fall from grace and rise from obscurity. Rather than asking “What do I want now?” as you might on a normal Moon, this lunation is asking, “What story am I stepping into, whether I feel ready or not?”New Moon Solar Eclipses — and Out-of-Sign DynamicsWhen an eclipse is out of sign with the lunar nodes, the story becomes more nuanced. This New Moon is at the end degrees of Aquarius, while the North Node is in Pisces, next to Venus, the Planet of Love and Desire in her exaltation. It is the close proximity of the Nodes of the Moon with the lunation that creates the Eclipse. Out-of-sign eclipses often describe moments of transition between narratives. The direction of growth is clear in principle, but can be emotionally unresolved or internally contradictory. You might have a sense of misalignment, overlap, risk or transition between narratives, such as:* A turning point that does not yet make emotional sense* Decisions that precede understanding* A feeling of being “between chapters”You may be asked to decide without yet knowing how it will feel. Emotional understanding and resolution should follow later. First comes honesty and the decision.The Saros CycleSaros Cycles help us to see patterns and cycles in our lives, and also in mundance events in the collective. We can look back at the dates of the previous Saros Cycles in this series in 2008, 1990 and even 1972 and 1954 for those alive then. We can also look at the 9 years between these dates, when there would have been a reversal of the nodes: the North Node would have been in Leo rather than Aquarius (or out of sign in Pisces) and the South Node in Aquarius rather than Leo, but the same axis would still have been activated. Bernadette Brady offered us a delineation of this Saros series, which she classifies as 10 North, and NASA, (who classified the Saros cycles after she did her pioneering work), as Cycle 121; this is Event No 61 in that cycle. The original aspects of the first Eclipse in this Saros Cycle, in the year 944, were a New Moon conjunct Mercury and Saturn. She advises us to expect a strong emphasis on communication, news, paperwork or a young person. We might also expect to feel tired and drained, and she cautions us to take things easy and to work through things one at a time. Aquarius — Fixed, Yang, AirAquarius is a fixed air sign, ruled by Saturn and this shapes the tone of the eclipse. Air concerns ideas, meaning, systems of thought, the ways we connect to others through shared understanding and shared frameworks. It shows how ideas circulate, how we position ourselves within collectives, and how we understand our place in a wider social or conceptual field.As a fixed sign, Aquarius resists change once commitment has been made. This lends loyalty, endurance, and principle, but this can also harden into stagnation or resistance and over-identification with a role, belief, or community.As a yang or masculine sign, Aquarius is outward-facing and active. It acts externally on ideas. Decisions made here tend to have visible consequences, even if they begin internally.At the time of this eclipse, where has rigidity or stagnation replaced relevance, and are your values still responsive to who you are becoming?The Aquarius Moon FamilyWe might look at previous Lunar Cycles for insight into what is unfolding for us:The Monthly Cycle: Reflect on what is ready for release now from the Full Moon in Leo, what was revealed or peaked 2 weeks ago, 29th January, and where are you now feeling friction?The Six-Month Cycle: This New Moon connects back to the Full Moon in Aquarius 4th August 2025, What was culminating or revealed to you then, and what have you been releasing or beginning to compost since?27 Month Moon Family Cycle: This Eclipse is the start of a larger Lunar arc that is only just beginning and will conclude in May 2028. Consider what long-term changes you would like to see over the next two years. Notice the synchronicities, signs and omens, any new beginnings and doors opening with ease for you at the time of this eclipse may guide you with this, do take notice, consider journaling your insights for future reference. The Moon Families are a longer sequence of interconnected lunations. The Moon returns to the same part of the zodiac, but in a progressing phase relationship with the Sun that weaves a narrative over 27 months. They offer timing by giving us the dates we might expect significant turning or pivot points in this story arc. These are the times we are likely to make adjustments to allow the story to flourish and our goals and dreams to grow. This practice of connecting and linking the hidden threads of Lunar Cycles is outlined by Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III.When a Moon Family begins with an eclipse, its themes are more significant and insistent; they tend to return repeatedly, each time asking for a deeper level of engagement. What emerges now is the first chapter of a longer narrative that could continue into a second Moon Family cycle and last 5 years. This seeding moment becomes even more significant. * New Moon Solar Eclipse: 17 February 2026 at 28° Aquarius* First Quarter Moon: 17 November 2026 at 25° Aquarius* Full Moon Lunar Eclipse: 17 August 2027 at 24° Aquarius* Last Quarter Moon: 16 May 2028 at 24° AquariusEach phase asks for a deeper level of honesty. The knot is gradually loosened over time, but only if you stay engaged with it.This Aquarius Moon Family is most felt by those with planets or angles in the fixed signs, Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio or the Air triplicity, Aquarius, Gemini and Libra, between 23 to 29 degrees. Also, those with Saturn as their Chart ruler or Lord of the Year.Each phase revisits the same underlying questions, though in different forms. The New Moon is the seeding, the first quarter is the push for action, or an adjustment. The Full Moon is a peak, culmination or revelation, the final quarter is the final adjustment, a release and decisions about what to carry forward into the next cycle. Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Paid Subscribers are invited to join Celestia Circle’s live monthly Zoom meetings exploring the Moon Families and how they impact you with a Workbook and support. What is introduced here may feel subtle or ambiguous at first. Over time, its significance becomes clearer as the knot tightens or loosens.Aquarius III — Bonds, Knots, and Tangled ThoughtsThis eclipse falls in the third decan of Aquarius, this is a place concerned with entanglement, obligation, and the consequences of choices. It teaches us about the web of relationships, agreements, and mental patterns that shape our lives. A decan is a 10-degree division of the sign that carries its own unique themes and energies. The third decan of Aquarius is co-ruled by the Moon and Venus. This decan asks us to examine what principles we hold, why and in what ways we are tied. Some bonds are sustaining, rewarding and protecting, while others are there because they have never been questioned or tested.Kira Ryberg names this decan Bonds, Austin Coppock calls it The Knot, and the Wild Way Oracle names it Tangled Thoughts. Each illustrates the reality that we are shaped by what we believe, and also by what we remain tied to.Here, we are asked to examine the agreements we live inside, many of which were formed unconsciously, by others or long ago. How often do we check which still support our growth, and which persist because they feel safer than uncertainty?We navigate this complex web of connections, responsibilities, and choices in our lives, but here we are made aware of the impact of our bonds on our choices. This is the point where we must decide whether to stay bound by the familiar, in our comfort zone, trapped by our thoughts and analysis, or to take the risk of venturing into the unknown, to spread our wings and fly, and maybe there find our liberation.The Threshold Moment - Tangled ThoughtsThe image of the owl from the Wild Way illustrates this for us. In the card, we are shown the Owl, she stands poised to leave, packed and ready, holding her bundle, hesitating at the edge under a Full Moon. She reflects on how leaving will bring uncertainty while staying offers familiarity and safety, but also limitation. The pause is the moment before an irreversible choice.“Much is left behind. ‘Should I really go? Or should I just stay here?’ With one mighty courageous flap of her wings, she disappears into the night. It is now time to ask yourself the same question: do I fly into the unknown and find my own way, or stay where I am stable and safe?”We are given the keywords: Analysis, Into the Unknown, Karmic Entanglement, and Liberation.The question is simple, and meant to be slightly uncomfortable: do I remain where I am known, or do I risk the unknown and find my own way?Are you willing to accept what leaving would require of you?Tarot Correspondence: Seven of SwordsThe Seven of Swords is often reduced to themes of deception or the need to navigate a tricky situation with care, but in this context, it carries more nuance. This is a card of strategy, discernment, and selective engagement. It asks what is worth carrying forward and what must be left behind, even if leaving is uncomfortable.Sometimes integrity looks like full transparency. At other times, it might look like withdrawing from a situation without explanation because further engagement would only deepen entanglement.The card shows a figure on their toes, looking back over their shoulder at an encampment. We see two swords still upright in the ground, the figure carries the remaining 5 swords over both shoulders. The blades are in their hands and the hilts over their shoulder, obscuring their backward glance to some degree. What do we do when we have clearly communicated our boundaries, but we find that our wishes or needs are disrespected? The Swords symbolically represent our (or others) thoughts, ideas and words about the situation. We might have already used the first Sword with direct communication, but the 7 of Swords reminds us that such tricky situations may require us to respond differently, that we can use a different sword, even if this is not our preferred way. We are the only ones responsible for our own actions and for maintaining our boundaries. Each situation may call for its own response, be clear on your own truth and use your skill with ideas, thoughts and words to find the appropriate response to protect yourself and your energy. T. Susan Chang — Divided MindThis verse captures the psychological complexity of this decan. Aquarius III lives between worlds, between thought and action, between inner truth and outer presentation, between loyalty and independence, between staying in the known or leaving for the unknown.T. Susan Chang gives us this verse for Aquarius III, this is an excerpt::*O Creature of divided mindBetween two worlds, I seek and find….The thought within, the mask without;Knowledge in the face of doubt.Roles may shift, personas alterMy veiled intentions never falter…The things I’ve stolen made me wise.For that, I can’t apologise.*“The things I’ve stolen made me wise” is perhaps the most provocative line. It reminds us that knowledge is gained through experience, even when that experience required bending rules, breaking expectations, or stepping outside sanctioned paths. Aquarius is known as the Outsider; it is tasked with stepping outside of the agreed social niceties. At the time of this eclipse, you may begin to recognise where you have outgrown a role but continue to perform it out of habit. You may see where your internal convictions have shifted long before your outer life has caught up.The Astrological ConversationThis eclipse is not alone in the sky. It unfolds in conversation and nuanced relationships with the other planets.The New Moon is co-present with Pluto as well as Mars in Aquarius. This is the first time we are experiencing a New Moon solar eclipse in Aquarius with Pluto. Although the lunar nodes have not yet entered Aquarius, Pluto has already begun its long work of transformation, innovation, and collective empowerment. Pluto’s transit will guide us through societal change, breakthroughs in technology, and a focus on humanitarian ideals. The new moon eclipse is likely to mark a significant seeding moment in the process. Pluto intensifies, purges, will decompose and expose. In Aquarius, it restructures systems, communities, alliances, and the identities we form within them. It will reveal to us where belonging is authentic and where it is strategic, inherited, or maintained out of fear of exclusion.With the New Moon and Pluto, something at the level of conviction, power, allegiance, or long-held narrative is being reshaped. The shift may begin quietly, but it will run deep. The deeper collective restructuring has begun, but the karmic storyline is still moving toward it. The eclipse squares Uranus in Taurus, newly direct. Uranus destabilises what has become fixed or complacent. In Taurus, that often means material stability, finances, work patterns, land, or the body.Something may have been quietly unsustainable, this square now brings friction and asks for action. It invites innovation and fuses with the pull out of the comfort zone we find in Aquarius III. This is where external shifts are pushing internal decisions.The New Moon also sextiles Saturn conjunct Neptune in Aries. This aspect supports beginnings that will require maturity and faith. Saturn brings accountability, structure and asks for commitment. Neptune dissolves false certainty. In Aries, they ask us to take courageous exploratory steps forward, grounded in responsibility rather than impulse. You may be called to act without knowing exactly where the path leads.Both benefics are currently exalted. Venus is in Pisces, and Jupiter is in Cancer. There are supportive, nourishing currents moving through the wider field, even if they are not directly engaged with the eclipse which does not receive their support directly. Jupiter is also retrograde, and more concerned with reflections of the past. It shows comfort is not the immediate focus of this moment.There may be pleasant, stabilising, or even joyful developments happening around you that are not immediately connected to the knot this eclipse is highlighting. The eclipse could feel clarifying or destabilising in one area of life, while elsewhere there is softness, care, or growth quietly unfolding.Together, these conditions describe a moment where clarity matters more than comfort, and where delay tightens the knot rather than loosening it.Who This Eclipse Affects MostThis eclipse is especially significant if it closely aspects your Sun, Moon, angles, or chart ruling planet, or if it falls in an angular house in your chart (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th). Also, all those with placements in the last degrees of the fixed signs, Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio. In these cases, the themes of this Moon Family are likely to play out in tangible ways, particularly around disrupted thoughts, roles, and long-standing commitments.Watch for where intelligent or strategic thinking replaces honesty, or for where loyalty to an old identity is limiting your growth.The first step to your future often begins with a quiet refusal to continue as before.And Finally …The New Moon Eclipse invites us to examine the ties that bind us and the choices that lie before us. With the Sun obscured by the Moon in Aquarius, we are called to balance our personal desires with our responsibilities to the collective and our individual needs. There will also be an accompanying timeless Astro Meditation, published soon for the decan of Aquarius III which is a useful practice to surrender into the present moment at the time of an Eclipse. I also suggest taking time to focus on grounding which helps with staying focused on the present moment. If you are not familiar with grounding techniques, this is a comprehensive introduction.This eclipse asks for clarity, honesty and the courage to act on what you already know.Travel well friendsSoniaThank you for reading Celestia Astrology. This post is public so feel free to share it.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.#astrology #aquarius #newmoon #saturn #piscesvirgo #aquariusnewmooneclipse #solareclipse This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

A grounded conversation with Britten LaRue on how to work with the Moon without fear, and build self-trust instead of outsourcing your power.We cover why charts can feel confronting, what shame does to self-trust, and a simple lunar practice you can return to every month.We also explore the fears people have regarding their astrological charts, which may include whether we are living up to the promise it offers. The importance of self-trust and empowerment, and how to engage with lunar cycles for personal growth. Britten shared her journey of self-discovery through astrology, emphasising the moon’s role in emotional safety, intuition and nurturing. The conversation concludes with practical advice for beginners on how to incorporate lunar rituals into their lives, highlighting the ongoing journey of learning and self-awareness that astrology offers.Britten LaRue, M.A. is a teacher, author, and astrologer known for helping big-hearted humans tap into and embody their malefic parts—the fierce, boundaried, and truth-telling aspects of the self that make clarity, empowerment, and specificity possible. Through her framework of Emergence Astrology and her year-round ecosystem Living Emergence, Britten guides mystics, intuitives, and creative visionaries in remembering their own wisdom and unshaming their magic.A former art historian turned speech-artist of astrology, Britten’s teaching merges scholarly precision with intuitive revelation, inviting her students to root their magic in lived reality. She is the host of the beloved podcast Moon to Moon, co-host of Crystal Ballers, and author of Living Astrology: How to Weave the Wisdom of All 12 Signs into Your Everyday Life.At the heart of all her work is a devotion to collective transformation through intimacy and voice, helping others trust themselves again with the reckless freedom they deserve.Social Links:Instagram - @brittenlarueYouTube - @brittenlarue-astrologySome takeaways you may find include:* Astrology can help us embrace our malefic parts.* The moon connects us to our past and inner child.* Self-trust is essential for intuitive growth.* Shame can hinder our relationship with astrology.* The moon facilitates emotional safety and care.* Lunar cycles offer opportunities for self-reflection.* Daily journaling can enhance lunar awareness.* Astrology is a lifelong learning journey.* Rituals can empower change during lunar phases.* The moon teaches us to be present with ourselves.Chapters00:00 Understanding Fear in Astrology05:38 The Moon as a Guide to Self-Discovery12:47 Navigating Self-Trust and Empowerment19:25 The Consequences of Shame in Astrology24:30 Understanding the Moon’s Influence29:23 Emotional Safety and the Moon32:35 Navigating Personal Struggles with the Moon33:55 The Role of Moon Phases in Astrology45:22 Practical Rituals for Lunar Cycles50:40 Thank you for watching Celestia AstrologyBooks discussed by our “Queen” Demetra George:Astrology And The Authentic SelfMysteries of the Dark MoonAncient Astrology in Theory and Practice Volume One#astrology, #moon, #self-discovery, #empowerment, #emotional safety, #lunar rituals, #self-trust, #unshame, #transformation, #astrology educationCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

IIn this episode, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️and Mandi Rae of EcstaticAstrology.com discuss the astrological events for the week. In this conversation, Christa and Mandy focus on the significant transition of Saturn into Aries on Valentine’s Day. As well as the implications of Mercury trine Jupiter, and introduce the upcoming solar eclipse in Aquarius. They explore how these planetary movements can influence personal boundaries, creativity, and new beginnings, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own astrological charts and the changes they wish to embrace.Asteri Sofia Kairos is offering the recording of the Eclipse Workshop with the Workbook, which can be purchased alone or together at a low cost, offering guidance and all you need to know to ease you through the Eclipse Season, and so much more! If you are seeing Eclipse events beginning to create shifts in your life, this will be an invaluable guide to help you unpack it all. You can purchase the Recording Here and the Workbook HereThank you to Christa for hosting this month. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.Thank you to Mandi Rae, for co hosting this week with Christa. Find Mandi Rae at www.EcstaticAstrology.com and on Social Media as EcstaticAstrology. Mandi Rae offers soulful readings from the heart of a musical artist, including Synastry and Astro Locality, as well as her Month Ahead YouTube Forecasts with Christa, in addition to Astrology readings.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Wherever you are in your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow. We have more planned to come, so watch this space!If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #February astrology, #fSaturn in Aries, #2026astrology, #Jupiter retrograde, #Mercury trine Jupiter, #eclipse, #Aquarius, #astrology insights, #planetary transits, #astrology podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

In the astrological forecast for the first week of February, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️ with Asteri Sofia Kairos steps out solo to discuss the astrological events for the week. Christa discusses the significant astrological events from March 4th to March 11th, focusing on Mercury’s ingress into Pisces, Venus’s square with Uranus, and Venus’s exaltation in Pisces. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities presented by these transits, emphasising the creative and transformative potential of Mercury in Pisces and the liberating energy of Venus’s interactions with Uranus. The forecast concludes with a hopeful outlook on the blessings that Venus in Pisces can bring.Chapters00:00 Mercury’s Ingress into Pisces08:21 Venus’s Square with Uranus and Its Implications10:19 Venus’s Exaltation in Pisces and Its Blessings10:26 Thank you, please remember to Like, Subscribe and comment with your reflections and insights. Join us to find out more. From @AsteriSofiaKairos with Practical Astros ⚕️.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer, a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.Christa’s books are open for Astrology readings with special seasonal offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.#astrology #Februaryastrology #AstroForecast #Mercury in Pisces, #Venus square Uranus, #Venus in Pisces, #astrological transits, #weekly forecast, #astrology insights, #astrological themes, #astrology predictions, #astrology podcast #2026Astrology This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Moon Families are a really simple way to work with your astrology chart and sharpen your timing if you want to work mindfully with the Moon and the Universe to manifest your heart’s desires. I really enjoyed a productive and inspiring 6-month mentorship with Louise Edington Cosmic Owl, through the Organisation for Professional Astrology. I was delighted when she invited me onto her podcast to talk about my favourite subject, Moon Families. You can also find our conversation on Louise’s YouTube @CosmicOwlAstrology and mine, @CelestiaAstrology. Join us as we discuss the concept of moon families and their significance in astrology. Learn how the moon’s cycles can influence personal growth and development, as I draw parallels between lunar phases and life experiences. The discussion also touches on the impact of eclipses, and the integration of moon families into astrological practice. Understanding these cycles is helpful in navigating personal and collective experiences more effectively.If you want to learn more about how Moon Families can make a difference in your life, we are working with them every month in Celestia Circle, just upgrade your membership. You can also book an individual reading to plan a Moon family for a special project, or to better understand a storyline that the Moon is illuminating for you, just book my normal reading here, and give more details about what you would like to explore in the Intake Form. Louise still has some space on her next mentorship program. You can find out more at OPA Mentorship Program.Please do let me know if you have any Lunar questions. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Moon Families and Astrology01:53 Understanding Moon Families and Their Significance05:48 The Lunar Gestation Cycle and Its Impact10:01 Connecting Personal Experiences with Moon Phases13:52 Exploring the Moon’s Phases and Their Meanings17:55 The Importance of Releasing During the Last Quarter22:13 The Role of Moon Families in Personal Growth26:00 Integrating Moon Families with Other Astrological Cycles30:10 Practical Applications of Moon Families in Astrology33:53 Conclusion and Future CollaborationsTravel well friendsSonia#moon families, #astrology, #lunar cycles, #Hellenistic astrology, #celestial cycles, #personal growth, #astrological practice, #lunar gestation, #eclipses, #Venus cycles This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of astro-mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness. The Leo Full Moon on 1st February 2026 shines in the Decan of Leo II. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Leo II: success, achievement, recognition and visibility, a decan with the dual rulership of Jupiter. The session encourages reflection on the importance of recognising personal growth, with the peaks and flow of the wheel of fortune, visualised as a spiral of the nature of development. The significance of solar energy associated with Leo is explored, and the journey of inner alignment through mindfulness techniques. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their achievements and the nature of success, and to integrate these insights into their daily lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Astro Mindfulness01:14 Meditation Preparation and Mindfulness Techniques04:24 Visualisation Journey: The Solar Clearing07:18 Exploring the Spiral of Growth13:15 Reflection at the Crest of the Spiral16:51 Integrating Growth and Returning to Centre21:07 Conclusion and Integration of ExperienceThrough visualisation imagery, engaging the senses and reflective questions, you are invited to engage with your inner world and find harmony within yourself and the environment. Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This meditation is not only for the Full Moon, it is also helpful for those with placements in Leo II that they may seek to understand better. It is timeless, so return to it whenever it is helpful, especially if this is the Decan of your Sun, Moon or Ascendant. If your Lord of the Year, or Solar Return ruler, is travelling through this Decan, or aspecting planets in your chart, it may be particularly helpful. I will continue to offer Full Moon Astro Mindfulness, inspired by the Decans, to all subscribers and am sharing them with Asteri Sofia Kairos. I am also creating New Moon Astro Mindfulness for those who wish to join for a complete Lunar Decan Walk. These are available to paid subscribers in Celestia Circle. These will eventually be available to all for purchase as a complete set and will, in true Saturnian style, take some time to complete as a Full Moon Decan walk with the lunations.Thank you, please like, subscribe and comment to engage and share your experience of this Leo Full Moon or this meditation. Please share your stories or leave a Moon 🌙 or Leo ♌️ emoji if this meditation has been helpful for you. Upgrade to a paid subscription to access the complete Full and New Moon decan walk as they are posted, or drop me a message to see how astro mindfulness can help you and find the placements of your Sun, Moon and Ascendent, or Rising sign. If you are in a position to, and you want whoever your favourite astrologer(s) is/are to continue writing or recording the content you enjoy, please consider how you will thank and encourage them. If you can’t offer financial support, your likes, comments and shares are equally valued and appreciated as currency as they help the work reach others. Travel well friends,Sonia and Asteri Sofia Kairos #FullMoonInLeo #Meditation #Astrology #Mindfulness #decans #decanLeoII #Sun #LunarDecanWalk #astromindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #Leo II #lunardecanwalk #Meditation, #growth,, #Visualisation, #solar energy, #self-awareness, #Mindfulness Practice, #Jupiter, #personal development, #MindfulAnchorIf you are looking for an Astrologer and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I have space for new clients in December. My consultations start at £15 for a one-question reading, and I offer to set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. (You can opt out of this if you prefer) Book at CelestiaAstrology.com.If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching for those familiar with their natal charts. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can join Celestia Circle when you become a paid subscriber. Download the Astro Coaching WorkBook and access the archive of posts which guide you through it, working with the Moons. Join the live monthly Celestia Circles where we review the lunations ahead and work with the Moon Families, receive the full Decan walk as it is posted, ask Horary questions by donation AND get a discount code from readings! The WorkBook is also available for purchase at low cost here.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

This Full Moon will illuminate the present, but it also does much more. It is offering a glimpse of what is coming next. What is revealed now is not only about recognition or visibility, but could be about the larger story you are being prepared to step into. For the Fixed signs, (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) this is a foreshadowing of major endings and beginnings that will shake up the slow-moving parts of life. Burning questionWhat role are you being asked to stand in now, knowing the stage itself is about to change?How I can help youThis is a threshold lunation. If you sense that your visibility, leadership, or sense of purpose is entering a longer chapter, I can help you understand how this Full Moon foreshadows the eclipse cycle ahead and how it is beginning to work through your chart.Overview, Let’s look at…* Journal prompts and ritual* What a Full Moon reveals * The nature of Leo and fixed fire, Solar Figures* Why does this lunation carry a foreshadowing quality* The Leo Moon Family and who it affects* Leo II symbolism through decan, tarot, and oracle* Key aspects and longer-term transits* How to integrate what is emerging nowJournal prompts and ritualJournal prompts* Where am I being called into greater visibility, even if it currently feels uncomfortable?* What aspect of my identity feels ready to be tested or reshaped?* What am I proud of, regardless of any external recognition?* What does leadership mean to me as I move into the next few years?* What am I already sensing about the chapter ahead?* Where do I seek external recognition? Could I still be happy without it?Ritual ideas* Light a candle and reflect on one role you currently occupy. Ask whether it feels like preparation for something bigger or completion of an older story.* Write a short intention about how you wish to be seen over the next two years, then set it aside rather than acting on it immediately.* Place a hand on your heart and take slow breaths, anchoring courage in the body.What a Full Moon isFull Moons bring our earthly concerns to a form of culmination or visibility. They reveal what has been growing since the New Moon and ask for recognition, response, or release. This is a peak in the lunation cycle where awareness ripens, and something reaches a state of completion or clarity.In lived experience, Full Moons may often feel emotionally heightened. They illuminate dynamics we can no longer ignore or postpone. In Leo, that illumination shines in the realm of visibility, authenticity, self-expression and appreciation. We see the Moon shining brightly in the sky from our perspective on earth, as it is opposite the Sun, and is able to fully reflect the Sun’s light. Nothing is hidden, or in shadow, and this symbolises the illumination of our earthly concerns.This particular Full Moon also acts as a beacon or signal flare. For some, it foreshadows themes that may become far more pronounced in the months and years ahead.Leo is fixed, masculine fireLeo is a fixed fire sign with a masculine quality, but what does that tell us? Leo is ruled by the Sun and brings warmth with loyalty, continuity, and the sustained expression of creative life force. It rules the heart, courage, and the willingness to lead or take up space with integrity.The Fire element brings vitality, creativity, and meaning. In Leo, fire burns bright with courage, generosity, loyalty, pride and a need to live authentically. Emotions under a Leo Moon want to be felt and expressed.Masculine or yang signs are outward-moving and expressed externally through actions out in the world. Leo seeks response and engagement with others. Feelings can tend to externalise, seeking reflection and feedback through relationships, audiences, or community, whether positive or negative. Recognition offers feedback, showing where the Leo person's authenticity and identity is affirmed or challenged.Fixed signs sustain what already exists, rather than initiate events or actions. Leo brings continuity, holding steady to what it loves and values. This gives loyalty and endurance, but can also create resistance to change. At a Full Moon, commitments and identities may feel entrenched and tested, especially if they are ready to evolve.Together, fixed, masculine fire is asking for wholehearted honesty. Where devotion remains true, the fire burns strong and is strengthened. Where it no longer fits, it begins to burn uncomfortably, maybe sparking and singeing, highlighting the need for recalibration.With the Moon in Leo, our emotions are focused around the themes of pride, confidence, and the need to feel recognised, whether for good or ill. The Moon’s ruler, the Sun, is in Aquarius, its place of detriment. The way that personal identity has engaged with collective systems, ideals, and futures is illuminated. We may have to find workarounds or manage in an unfamiliar way. Think about why and for whom you are seen, who is appreciating what you are doing, and what that visibility and success mean to you.Leo: Solar FiguresRuled by the Sun, Leo embodies qualities of leadership, authenticity and heart-centred self-expression. It is also the place of Saturn’s exile, indicating a challenging yet potentially rewarding environment for disciplined effort and perseverance. We often see the Solar figures such as Kings or Leaders in society, represented by Leo, as the Central focus responsible for maintaining the metaphorical Light of Summer, even as we know it is fading and must transform into something different as the seasons change and the summer loses its light. We may see changes in the prominent solar figures in society around this time. Consider what values they represent, are they future-focused and considering the needs of the collective, meeting the Aquarian collective ideal and balancing the Leo - Aquarius axis well?Lunar Cycles: Monthly, Biannual, and BeyondThe most familiar lunar cycle spans approximately 28 days, moving through various identifiable phases from the New Moon, waxing brighter as it grows to Full Moon and then waning back in visibility. There is a six-month cycle between a New Moon and the corresponding Full Moon in the same sign. For this Full Moon, the Leo New Moon was in the first decan on 24th July 2025. The Full Moon marks the peak of the arc of growth and culmination.Astrologer Dietrich Pessin’s concept of the Moon Family in “Lunar Shadows III” illustrates an even longer, approximately 27-month cycle. This creates a Moon Family, a longer storyline in our lives, lasting two and a quarter years. Moon Family: Leo IIThis Full Moon belongs to the Leo Moon Family, a longer developmental arc around visibility, leadership, and creative authority.* New Moon: 4 August 2024 · 12° Leo* First Quarter: 4 May 2025 · 14° Leo* Full Moon: 1 February 2026 · 13° Leo* Last Quarter: 1 November 2026 · 9° LeoMoon Families describe stories that unfold over several years. This one began in August 2024 with a seed around self-expression or leadership. By May 2025, that intention met resistance, requiring effort and refinement.Now, at the Full Moon, the story becomes visible. Recognition, exposure, or clarity arrives. What you see now prepares you for the next phase rather than closing the story. This Moon Family is especially relevant if you have planets or angles between roughly 9–17 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio, or if you have been stepping into more visible roles since mid-2024. The fire signs, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius may also feel this as well as those whose chart ruler, Lord of the Year or Solar Return Ruler is the Sun. An Astrologer or Astro-coach can help you to identify if this applies to you. You can book a reading with me at CelestiaAstrology.com, and note on the intake form that you want to explore your moon families, or join Celestia Circle, by upgrading your membership. We meet every month to explore the Moon Families in our chart, you will have support and guidance. Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Join Celestia Circle by upgrading to paid here.Who Will Feel It Most?This new moon generally will be particularly impactful for those with strong placements in the fixed signs: Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, and Taurus. Individuals with prominent placements in these signs, such as the sun, moon, or ascendant, may experience significant new beginnings or opportunities for growth.Additionally, those with strong angular Suns (Sun placements in the first, fourth, seventh, or tenth houses) may also feel the influence of this new moon. This is a general example as each chart is unique and you would need to consult an astrologer for an individual interpretation. I am happy to answer your questions in the comments or in a personal astrology reading. Decan: Leo II The Crown of LaurelsThe new moon in Leo falls within the second decan, or ten-degree segment, of the sign, which is ruled by Jupiter in both the Chaldean and Triplicity methods. Whenever there is a double rulership, there is a concentration of the planetary focus, so the benefic energy of Jupiter is very significant here bringing themes of honour, recognition, and the visible rewards of effort.This decan is referred to as the “Crown of Laurel” by astrologer Austin Coppock, evoking the image of a victor being publicly crowned. This is not the battle itself, but the moment after, when success is acknowledged and celebrated. Austin Coppock notes that this decan brings elevation, fame, and good fortune, but also makes one highly visible. What is raised can be praised, but it can also bring scrutiny. The crown is light at first, then becomes heavy with expectation.Kira Ryberg emphasises Visibility as the core theme. Leo II is where identity is no longer private. Your actions carry a symbolic weight, and others respond to the role that you appear to embody. This can feel affirming, but it also reduces freedom. Leo II is the crest of the wheel, where effort meets reward, and identity is illuminated in the public eye. Recognition and success are possible, but they are accompanied by the weight of being seen. This decan asks for dignity, restraint, and inner authority, take care that recognition does not eclipse authenticity.Jupiter expands its influence here, making outcomes bigger and more consequential. Leo II asks why you are being crowned and whether you are prepared for what naturally follows. What happens when all that applause falls quiet?The Wild Way Oracle Deck titles this Decan Victory. The keywords are fame and glory, good fortune, and powerful luck. We are given the image of the Lynx on a rock with a frame of trees, wearing a crown of laurels. The Wild Way Leo II Lynx story tells us that the Lynx has “made it to the top, the crowd is cheering, revel in success, take time to celebrate your achievements and enjoy the applause. Taking care not to become boastful or too proud ensures your victory will continue to uplift those around you. The applause eventually dies down, the wheel of fortune turns, and enjoy your moment.”Victory in this decan is earned, not assumed. It is a moment to pause and acknowledge effort without becoming defined by it. The Wild Way reminds us that success is meaningful when it aligns with inner truth, it will also move on as the wheel turns yet again.Tarot Correspondence: The Six of WandsIn the Tarot, the second decan of Leo corresponds to the Six of Wands, also known as the “Lord of Victory.” This card shows a figure mounted on a richly decorated white horse, the figure wears a crown of laurels and carries a wand that is also decorated with a laurel wreath, the crowd raise their wands in acknowledgement. The card depicts triumph, public recognition, and success after struggle. This Full Moon can also potentially herald a time of achievement, good fortune and a peak on the wheel of fortune. The Six of Wands marks a moment when effort is noticed. Yet it also asks what sustains confidence once the cheering fades. Under this Full Moon, notice whether success feels steady or precarious.T. Susan ChangIn Dreaming the Decans, T. Susan Chang writes about Leo II:The heart of Strength is victory –What was, what is, and what shall be.The crowning object of my quest!To ride the wheel to its crest.These lines remind us that victory is part of a turning wheel. What rises now prepares the way for what comes next.Aspects and key transitsThe Leo Moon opposes a strong Aquarian stellium of the Sun, Pluto, Mars, Venus, and Mercury. Personal identity and emotion are placed opposite collective forces and future-oriented ideals. You may feel both seen and challenged at the same time.Mercury in Aquarius is beginning to emerge from combustion, bringing insight back, though clarity is still settling and is hard to reach until Mercury is visible in the sky. Conversations and decisions can now have longer-term implications, even if they feel tentative.The Moon squares Uranus in Taurus by whole sign and is applying by degree, meaning they are engaged in a tense conversation that could be asking for some action to be taken. Disruptions or insights around values, money, security, or the body may push you to redefine what stability and success mean.This lunation also carries foreshadowing. The next New Moon in Aquarius will be a solar eclipse, and from August 2026, the lunar nodes begin to move from the Pisces–Virgo axis into Aquarius–Leo. This initiates a multi-year eclipse story focused on identity, leadership, community, and belonging, running through to 2028.This is also the first lunation since Neptune entered Aries and began engaging Pluto by sextile. A new collective narrative is forming around courage, vision, and spiritual motivation that reaches into the deepest recesses and shadows of our collective ideals and fears. This Full Moon forms a whole sign trine to Neptune with an opposition to Pluto, asking how you find the balance to allow your personal light to participate in that emerging story without being consumed by it.What is illuminated at this Full Moon offers an early glimpse, or foreshadowing of the themes that will be activated more dramatically as eclipses begin to fall across Leo and Aquarius. It might be wise to pay attention to what is revealed now. IntegrationWhat to do with this Full Moon:* Treat external recognition as information, whether positive, negative or neutral, it doesn’t define you* Notice which roles feel like preparation for a larger chapter in your life* Strengthen your inner authority before outer demands increase* Begin loosening identities that cannot evolve with youThis is a Full Moon of preparation as much as it is a culmination.And Finally…If this Leo Full Moon or the emerging Leo–Aquarius eclipse axis is activating your chart, you may be standing at the beginning of a significant multi-year shift. Look at the area of your life that the Whole Sign Leo occupies in your own chart as well as the House that the Sun occupies for you. This full moon invites us to celebrate our achievements, connect with our heart’s desires, pursue our passions, and enjoy our time in the spotlight with confidence. If you would like support understanding how this longer story is unfolding for you, through a reading, ongoing Moon Family work in the Celestia Circle, or deeper coaching, I would be glad to help you work with what is coming mindfully and consciously.Chapters00:00 Illuminating the Present and Future01:17 Navigating the Full Moon’s Energy02:47 The Nature of Leo and Fixed Fire05:18 Themes of Recognition and Leadership07:16 The Leo Moon Family and Its Significance09:23 The Impact of the New Moon in Leo11:55 Victory and Recognition in Leo13:06 Balancing Personal and Collective Identity14:37 Integration and Future Themes16:08 Borealis.mp4 Thank you, please remember to like, comment and subscribe, it really helps!Travel well friendsSoniaThank you for reading Celestia Astrology . This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

The astrological forecast for the final week of January 2026 that moves us into February with Sonia - Celestia Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos. In this episode, Sonia highlights significant transits, including Mercury conjunct Venus, the full moon in Leo and Uranus’s last direct station in Taurus. The conversation explores themes of visibility, recognition, and the importance of making clean cuts to restore sovereignty and self-respect. Sonia emphasises the need for clarity in values and the impact of these celestial events on personal and collective experiences.Chapters00:00 Astrological Overview for the Week02:22 Significant Transits and Their Implications07:32 The Leo Full Moon: Visibility and Recognition14:16 Uranus on Algol: Final Handover in Taurus20:10 Consolidating Lessons and Moving Forward22:43 Thank you, please engage, comment, like and subscribeJoin us to find out more. From AsteriSofiaKairos with Sonia - Celestia Astrology. About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer, a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.All Asteri Sofia Kairos Astrologers have their books open for Astrology readings with special offers. This is a great time to get your Year Ahead readings. Sonia offers a Guardian of your Portal reading by donation for all Subscribers who are familiar with their astrology chart and want to experience a different style of reading. She has Astro Coaching programs if you want to work more deeply with the planets and your chart. She offers Celestia Circle, including a monthly live zoom meeting to paying Substack subscribers with Workbooks and support to work with the Moon Families, plus the Astro Coaching Workbook download (free for paid subscribers or available for purchase) and the opportunity to ask Horary questions by donation. Follow on YouTube hereIf you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.#astrology #Januaryastrology #weekly forecast #AstroForecast #Aquarius season, #2026, #astrology forecast, #weekly forecast, #Aquariusseason, #self-reflection, #personal growth, #cosmic shifts, #courage #FebruaryAstrology #full moon, #Uranus, #Taurus, #Leo, #transits, #visibility, #recognition, #sovereignty, #self-respect This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to our new evergreen, timeless offering, bringing the information you need to know on how the planets connect and move through the zodiac divisions in the sky, known as Transits, in this new series: Your Transit Roadmap. In our first episode Sonia - Celestia Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is exploring all you need to know about Neptune’s generational move into Aries and 14-year journey through this Mars-ruled sign. This significant astrological transit of Neptune in Aries, marks a collective spiritual reset and a shift in personal identity. The discussion delves into the implications of this transit, including the meeting, or conjunction of Saturn and Neptune at the 0 degree, otherwise known as the World Point as well as the archetype of the spiritual warrior.The episode examines the technical aspects of Neptune's journey through the Decans and bounds of Aries, divisions of the zodiac signs that add nuance. As well as the importance of the transits of the ruler Mars and the exalted ruler, the Sun. We all can make a difference now, as individual actions shape the new collective dream forming. Sonia emphasises the need for conscious participation in this transformative period, offering insights and guidance for navigating the changes ahead.If you don’t have time to watch the whole episode, use the chapter guide to catch the parts that interest you. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Evergreen Series00:36 Understanding Neptune’s Transit into Aries02:52 The Spiritual Reset and Collective Shift04:26 The Significance of Aries and Identity05:16 Neptune in Pisces: Reflections and Lessons06:33 Transitioning from Pisces to Aries07:16 Navigating the Neptune in Aries Journey09:19 Historical Context of Saturn and Neptune Conjunctions14:39 The Spiritual Warrior Archetype27:18 Decans and Bounds: The Story of Neptune in Aries29:06 Navigating Neptune’s Influence30:51 The Spiritual Warrior’s Journey33:49 Cardinal Signs and Their Challenges39:04 Fixed Signs: Embracing Change42:30 Mutable Signs: Bridging Realms45:28 The Saturn-Neptune Conjunction49:37 Practical Tools for Transformation56:16 Arizona Moon - Thank you, please engage, comment, like and subscribeAbout Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer, a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.All Asteri Sofia Kairos Astrologers have their books open for Astrology readings with special offers. This is a great time to get your Year Ahead readings. Sonia offers a Guardian of your Portal reading by donation for all Subscribers who are familiar with their astrology chart and want to experience a different style of reading. She has Astro Coaching programs if you want to work more deeply with the planets and your chart. She offers Celestia Circle, including a monthly live zoom meeting to paying Substack subscribers with Workbooks and support to work with the Moon Families, plus the Astro Coaching Workbook download (free for paid subscribers or available for purchase) and the opportunity to ask Horary questions by donation. Follow on YouTube hereIf you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Aries #spiritual reset #Saturn #Aquarius season, #conjunction, #2026, #collective shift, , #spiritual warrior,, # #transits, #Mars #SunPluto #Neptune in Aries, #self-reflection, #personal growth, #cosmic shifts, #empowerment, #courage #Neptune This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

The astrological forecast for the fourth week of January 2026 with Sonia - Celestia Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos. In this episode, Sonia focuses on this week’s significant astrological events, and their implications. She discusses the transition from Capricorn to Aquarius, emphasising the importance of self-reflection and confronting hidden fears as Pluto influences our thoughts and actions. The episode highlights key astrological alignments, including Mercury’s conjunction with the Sun and Pluto, which signal a time for mental clarity and transformation. Sonia encourages listeners to embrace change, explore their identities, and engage in honest conversations as they navigate these cosmic shifts.As the week progresses, Sonia elaborates on the significance of Neptune entering Aries, marking a long-term transition that will influence collective consciousness and individual courage. She emphasises the need for self-awareness and the importance of grounding practices during this intense period. The episode concludes with a invitation for listeners to reflect on their personal journeys and how they can align their values with their actions in the face of these astrological changes.Chapters00:00 Weekly Forecast Overview01:15 Mercury and Pluto: Insights and Clarity03:11 Mars Enters Aquarius: Action and Identity06:33 The Power of Self-Expression11:13 Navigating Power Dynamics in Relationships15:41 Mars and Pluto: Collective Values and Action17:39 Navigating Online Drama and Astrology18:02 Neptune’s Transition: A Generational Shift19:17 The Spiritual Essence of Neptune in Aries25:30 Embracing Courage and Individuality33:00 Mars and Pluto: A Call to Action38:33 Collective Themes for Navigating Change39:38 Thank you, please engage, comment, like and subscribeJoin us to find out more. From AsteriSofiaKairos with Sonia - Celestia Astrology. About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer, a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.All Asteri Sofia Kairos Astrologers have their books open for Astrology readings with special offers. This is a great time to get your Year Ahead readings. Sonia offers a Guardian of your Portal reading by donation for all Subscribers who are familiar with their astrology chart and want to experience a different style of reading. She has Astro Coaching programs if you want to work more deeply with the planets and your chart. She offers Celestia Circle, including a monthly live zoom meeting to paying Substack subscribers with Workbooks and support to work with the Moon Families, plus the Astro Coaching Workbook download (free for paid subscribers or available for purchase) and the opportunity to ask Horary questions by donation. Follow on YouTube hereIf you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.#astrology #Januaryastrology #weekly forecast #AstroForecast #Aquarius season, #Pluto, #2026, #astrology forecast, #weekly forecast, #Aquariusseason, #transits, #MercuryCazimi, #Mars #SunPluto #Neptune in Aries, #Pluto conjunction, #self-reflection, #personal growth, #cosmic shifts, #empowerment, #courage #FreddieMercury This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

The Burning questionWhat responsibility are you ready to fully claim, and what kind of authority are you willing to grow into?This New Moon arrives at the final degrees of Capricorn, a heavy place of consequence, maturity, and commitment. It invites you to plant realistic seeds for your long-term future. When worked with consciously, it could help you build something that can endure pressure, time, and change.I support clients and students at moments like this by helping them see the longer arc they are stepping into. This New Moon opens a Moon Family that unfolds over the next two and a half years, and 2026 is a particularly significant threshold year within that story. Through Celestia Circle, monthly Moon Family guidance, and Year Ahead astrology readings for 2026, I help people understand where responsibility is increasing, where authority is being tested, and how to meet these shifts with confidence. Read on for an exploration of this Capricorn lunation. Overview: Let’s look at…• Journaling prompts and a simple New Moon ritual• The astrological nature of Capricorn and Saturn’s role• What New Moons symbolise and how to work with them• The Moon Family that begins with this lunation, and who may feel it most• The meaning and story of the Capricorn III decan• Symbolism from the Wild Way Oracle and the cost of authority• The tarot of Capricorn III and what it reveals about power and security• T. Susan Chang’s voice and the deeper spiritual tone of this decan• The wider astrological conversation shaping this New Moon• How to pull these themes together and work with them consciouslyJournaling prompts and a simple ritualThis New Moon asks you to take an honest look at all you have achieved. Begin by reflecting on the responsibilities you carry. These may be visible roles or quiet forms of labour that go unacknowledged. Note where you feel capable and grounded, and where the weight feels heavier than it needs to be.Ask yourself what authority looks like in your life right now. Is it something you seek and enjoy, something you resist, or something you already hold without naming it? Notice where you are being asked to step up, make decisions, lead, or hold a boundary, even if no one has formally given you that role. Is it manageable for you? Does it pull you away from your own plans?For a simple ritual, settle your breathing as you prepare to light a candle in a quiet space. As you do, name one responsibility you are ready to approach with greater commitment and focus over the coming months. Sit with the flame for a few minutes, breathing slowly, imagining yourself meeting this role with confidence and clarity, secure in your plans and ability, and releasing any pressure or resentment. When you feel ready, extinguish the candle deliberately, sealing the intention.Capricorn and its natureCapricorn is ruled by Saturn, the lord of time, structure, and consequence. Capricorn thrives on discipline, seeks out responsibility, and enjoys the mastery that comes from overcoming challenges with consistent, patient effort over time. Mars is the exalted ruler, bringing willpower and focus to our efforts. Capricorn is a cardinal sign, initiating change and setting ambitious plans into motion. Its earth element focuses on the tangible and practical. This means it favours goals rooted in reality with a sensible process, asking what can be sustained and resourced over time.Capricorn’s yin, or feminine quality, brings a receptive, introspective quality, encouraging us to reflect on our foundations and build from a place of inner strength. It has a strategic quality, and the disciplined action is the best of Mars and Saturn. The Moon is in detriment here, making emotions hard to connect with and share. Mars can help warm the cold detachment of Saturn, but we often find that care is shown in practical ways. Saturn’s current placement in Pisces adds a nuanced layer, asking us to balance practical efforts with emotional and spiritual sensitivity and bringing increased awareness and focus to boundaries. This blend of earth and water nurtures the seeds of long-term aspirations while honouring the ebb and flow of our inner world, connecting with our spiritual nature and dreamworld.New Moon CyclesEvery New Moon signals the beginning of a new lunar cycle, offering a clean slate for new intentions and fresh starts. We are familiar with the feeling, as we experience one every month. They are often quiet and internal, moments of seeding rather than visibility, when intention is set with trust.The monthly cycle lasts about 28 days, from one New Moon, it peaks at the Full Moon two weeks later and concludes at the next New Moon. A longer emotional, practical and foundational journey tied to this New Moon can be worked with until you see a culmination at the Full Moon in Capricorn on 30th June, 2026. Over this six-month period, the seeds of actions initiated or foundations planned during this New Moon can reach their fuller potential.In Capricorn, the New Moon carries a serious and heavy tone. It asks, what are you prepared to work for, build, protect, and sustain. The seed planted here grows slowly, but it grows strong when tended with care and consistency.Because this New Moon occurs at the final degrees of the sign, there is also a sense of culmination woven even into the beginning. You may be drawing on experience gained over recent years and cycles, ready to apply hard-won knowledge in a more focused and deliberate way.The Moon Family and its unfolding storyThis New Moon begins a Moon Family as outlined by Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III. Moon Families trace a longer narrative arc, returning to the same zodiacal degrees through the Moon phases over approximately two and a half years.This Capricorn Moon Family unfolds across four key dates. Nine months after this New Moon, the First Quarter Moon on 18 October 2026 brings tension and decision points, asking whether adjustments are needed. The Full Moon on 18 July 2027 arrives as a Lunar Eclipse, amplifying visibility, emotional stakes, and the consequences of earlier choices. The Last Quarter Moon on 16 April 2028 invites review, release, and recalibration.Capricorn is opposed by Cancer, both are cardinal, and so, this story will echo through Cancer placements and lunations as well. Themes of public responsibility versus private needs for care and nurturing, and building long-term structure versus emotional security, may surface repeatedly. This may be meaningful if you have placements in your natal chart activated by this New Moon. Those with late cardinal Capricorn or Cancer placements, as well as Libra and Aries, and if Saturn or Mars are your Lords of the Year or Solar Return ascendant, are likely to feel this Moon Family most strongly. If you are not sure, please do comment, or message and I can help you. The decan of Capricorn III - The ThroneThis lunation falls in the third decan of Capricorn. In the descending order, Chaldean, of decan rulership, the Sun rules the decan, with Mercury co-ruling by triplicity order. The Sun brings questions of authority, leadership, authenticity and purpose. It asks whether the life you are building reflects who you truly are, encouraging individuals to take charge, striving for achievement and status. Mercury adds strategic thinking, organisation, communication and intellectual insight, offering the ability to plan and organise effectively and to communicate within your hierarchy and those you work with. This decan is concerned with planning, delegation, and mental clarity. Power here must be articulated and managed thoughtfully rather than assumed.Astrologer Austin Coppock refers to this decan as The Throne, he speaks of the themes of leadership, power, command, and what is often described as big desk energy, where the buck stops. Astrologer Kira Ryberg highlights its theme of Responsibility the cost of shouldering that power over time. With the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Mars gathered together in Capricorn right now, the atmosphere is concentrated and pressurised. The decan rulers in the stellium, Sun and Mercury, provide support for the New Moon. Symbolism, the Wild Way, and the tarotThe Wild Way Oracle Deck names Capricorn III Secure and Stable. In the Oracle card image, Elk approaches the summit of the mountain, feeling the weight of heavy, luxurious coverings. Authority brings status and resources, but it also brings obligation. This is leadership that must be stewarded carefully.In the Wild Way Guidebook this card is described as “Elk has reached the very top of the highest mountain, he commands great respect. He enjoys having influence and a sense of duty but the weight of authority is great; he also feels the pressure. Heavy is the head that wears the crown" he grumbles. He reminds us that positions of power come with expectations and obligations as well as the ability to increase our social status or bank balance. Now is the time to take responsibility for your kingdom and spend your resources wisely”We are given the keywords: Position of Power; Material Prosperity; and Responsibility. The tarot card associated with this decan is the Four of Pentacles. It shows a seated and crowned man, wearing rich robes, in the background is a city. At each foot and on his head is a coin and he cradles the fourth with his hands. It speaks of holding, nurturing, conserving, and protecting what has been built. At its best, it reflects wise management and clear boundaries. Its shadow however, warns against inertia, hoarding, fear of loss, and defining worth solely through control. Resources all benefit from being in a natural state of flow, if we hold on too tightly, we restrict that. Together, these cards and symbols ask whether you are holding what truly matters to you, or holding on because letting go feels unsafe? Does stability support or restrict you? How can it help you move forward? A Moon in DetrimentThis Full Moon is in the bounds of Mars, Mars is the exalted ruler of Capricorn and can signify drive and determination to meet Capricornian ambition. All of the decan and bound rulers are present in Capricorn with the Moon, offering their support. For us, we may find emotional support from thoughts, actions and purpose. T. Susan Chang, poetic voice of the decanIn Dreaming the Decans, T Susan Chang gives voice to the spiritual gravity of this decan. Her work reminds us that power demands devotion and discernment, not just ambition. Responsibility will shape identity over time, whether we approach it consciously or not.“Deep within the House of MatterInterest grows and cats get fatter.Stored in darkness, hidden fastThe sources of my power last.Treasures fourfold and secureAre guaranteed to long endure……A tree with roots and leaves of gold;A book whose pages still unfold.My work, my wealth, my family:Deposits of my Destiny”Capricorn III teaches us that authority is not claimed once. It is practiced daily through the ways we make choices and establish and maintain boundaries.The astrological conversationThis New Moon is leading a powerful Capricorn stellium, with the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Mars all gathered in the third and final decan of the sign. When four planets occupy the same decan, the focus is intensified. Capricorn’s themes of responsibility, authority, and long-range planning and the occupants of the Throne are the centre of attention.Mars and Mercury are closely conjunct at 26 degrees of Capricorn, sharpening both thought and action. This offers strategic energy, decisions made under this influence are likely to be deliberate and consequential. Words will carry weight, plans will require details and precision and are likely to hold up over time.The New Moon perfects at 28 degrees of Capricorn, having first met with Mars and Mercury, now separating from this conjunction but still shaped and informed by it. What is seeded now is likely to be based on recent decisions, conversations, or confrontations that needed some clarity and resolve. You have been working on laying the groundwork. This lunation will now consolidates your work.The New Moon is separating from a trine to Uranus retrograde in Taurus, suggesting that recent disruptions or awakenings around values or resources may have already shown up. Something unexpected or sudden may have loosened old assumptions. Insight has been gained, and now it must be integrated into a more stable structure.The New Moon is also separating from a sextile to Saturn in Pisces, Capricorn’s ruler. This brought an opportunity to reinforce realism and accountability. Limits may have been understood, and there is an acceptance of what is possible and what is required. Saturn’s influence supports patience, maturity, and respect for time, and Saturn’s work has been challenging in endless, dreamy Pisces.Looking ahead, the New Moon applies to a sextile with Neptune in Pisces. This softens the hard edges of Capricorn, introducing otherwordly imagination and spiritual sensitivity into the unfolding story. This will ask for discipline to coexist with the vision of collective dreams. We may find that the reins on control loosen and make room for trust and compassion.Venus’s engagement with Pluto in Aquarius adds another important layer, from an out of sign conjunction with the New Moon. The Moon’s next major aspect is to join Pluto before Venus can reach Pluto by degree. It may be that emotional truth surfaces first, intensely, before values, desires, connections or relationships are reshaped. This sequence suggests deep feeling, or whispers of intuition might precede conscious choice.When we take these all together, these aspects describe a time of consolidation infused with the potential for transformation. Capricorn provides us with scaffolding and structure, Saturn supplies raw realism, Uranus has already worked on drawing our attention to what could not last, Neptune offers vision, while Pluto demands honesty about power and desire and offers hard truths. This New Moon asks for you to step into your authority rooted in integrity, flexibility, maturity and emotional truth.And Finally..This New Moon in Capricorn marks an initiation and new story stepping into mature authority. It asks you to take responsibility for your kingdom, whether that is your work, your home, your body, or your long-term vision. It invites you to spend your resources wisely and to lead with steadiness and care.Are you ready now to answer the Burning question:What responsibility are you ready to fully claim, and what kind of authority are you willing to grow into?Will you build something of lasting value over the next six months or two and a half years? Can you already see where you are being asked to step up and claim your authority? As 2026 unfolds as a pivotal year, this lunation sets the tone for the responsibilities you will grow into over the coming cycle. If you would like guidance on how this Moon Family interacts with your natal chart, or support navigating the year ahead through Celestia Circle or a 2026 Year Ahead reading, this is exactly the kind of threshold work I offer and enjoy most.Travel well friendsSoniaThank you for reading Celestia Astrology. This post is public so feel free to share it.Please do leave a comment below with your thoughts, experiences or questions.If you would like a personal and individual Astrology reading, I set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. (You can opt out of this if you prefer) Book at CelestiaAstrology.com. If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching either 1:1 or in a group with Celestia Circle. Upgrade your subscription to join with no fixed term, or contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. I will have new coaching plans launching in 2026.Chapters00:00 Embracing Responsibility and Authority01:12 Journaling and New Moon Rituals03:15 Understanding Capricorn’s Nature04:54 The New Moon Cycle and Its Significance06:18 The Capricorn Moon Family and Its Journey07:53 Exploring the Third Decan of Capricorn09:08 The Power Dynamics of Authority11:40 The Spiritual Aspects of Capricorn14:57 Emotional Truth and Transformation15:51 Stepping into Authority with Integrity17:06 CelestiaA Thank u.mp4Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.#astrology #Capricorn #NewMoon #MoonFamily #responsibility, #authority, #lunar cycle, #journaling prompts, #Celestia Circle, #personal growth, #2026 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

The astrological forecast for the third week of January 2026 with Sonia - Celestia Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos.In this episode, Sonia discusses this week’s significant astrological events, including the transition from Capricorn to Aquarius, key planetary transits, and their implications for personal growth and relationships.The forecast emphasises the cycles ending and beginning during this time, the new moon in Capricorn and highlights the shifts in energy as Venus enters Aquarius and the sun trines Uranus. The discussion also touches on the urgency of communication with Mercury conjunct Mars and the power dynamics revealed by Venus conjunct Pluto.Join us to find out more. From @AsteriSofiaKairos withand Sonia - Celestia Astrology.Chapters00:00 Weekly Astro Forecast Introduction00:24 Capricorn’s Final Days and Transition to Aquarius01:37 Significant Transits and Their Implications05:58 Mercury Opposite Jupiter: Balancing Thoughts and Emotions06:49 Venus Enters Aquarius: A Shift in Relationship Dynamics08:42 Sun Trine Uranus: Embracing Change and Freedom11:59 Mercury Conjunct Mars: Urgency in Communication15:24 New Moon in Capricorn: Setting Intentions18:26 Sun Enters Aquarius: New Perspectives and Responsibilities19:46 Venus Conjunct Pluto: Power Dynamics in Relationships25:48 outro.mp4About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you’re an astrologer, a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.All Asteri Sofia Kairos Astrologers have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers, this is a great time to get your Year Ahead readings.Sonia offers a Guardian of your Portal reading by donation for all Subscribers who are familiar with their astrology chart and want to experience a different style of reading. She has Astro Coaching programs if you want to work more deeply with the planets and your chart. She offers Celestia Circle, including a monthly live zoom meeting to paying Substack subscribers with Workbooks and support to work with the Moon Families, plus the Astro Coaching Workbook download (free for paid subscribers or available for purchase) and the opportunity to ask Horary questions by donation. Follow on YouTube hereIf you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.#astrology #Januaryastrology #Venus, #AstroForecast #Capricorn season, #Pluto, #2026, #astrology forecast, #weekly forecast, #Aquariusseason, #transits, #new moon, #Mercury, #Mars This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

The astrological forecast for the second week of 2026 with Sonia - Celestia Astrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos. In this episode, Sonia provides an astrological overview, focusing on key transits and their implications for relationships, ambitions, and long-term goals. The discussion highlights the significance of the Venus and Mars conjunction, the importance of building solid foundations, and the need for clarity in values and desires, the Mars Cazimi and the oppositions to Jupiter from Venus, the Sun and Mars. Sonia emphasises the challenges posed by current planetary alignments and the necessity of mindfulness and self-care during this period of reflection and planning.Join us to find out more. From @AsteriSofiaKairos with and Sonia - Celestia Astrology. If you want to learn more about the Decan of Capricorn II you may like to try, or revisit this Astromindfulness Episode Building The PyramidChapters00:00 Astrological Overview for January 202601:23 Finding Clarity and Building Foundations03:08 Desire Meets Willpower: Venus and Mars Conjunction06:10 Navigating Relationships and Expectations09:38 Mars-Cazimi: A Moment of Clarity12:16 Testing Ambitions: Mars Opposite Jupiter20:52 Laying Solid Foundations for 202622:30 outro.mp4About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you’re an astrologer, a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.All Asteri Sofia Kairos Astrologers have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers, this is a great time to get your Year Ahead readings. Sonia offers a Guardian of your Portal reading by donation for all Subscribers who are familiar with their astrology chart and want to experience a different style of reading. She has Astro Coaching programs if you want to work more deeply with the planets and your chart. She offers Celestia Circle, including a monthly live zoom meeting to paying Substack subscribers with Workbooks and support to work with the Moon Families, plus the Astro Coaching Workbook download (free for paid subscribers or available for purchase) and the opportunity to ask Horary questions by donation. Follow on YouTube hereIf you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Januaryastrology #VenusMars #MarsCazimi #AstroForecast #Capricorn season, #JupiterOppositions, #2026, #astrology forecastThank you for reading the Weekly Forecast. To receive regular new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free subscriber, or upgrade and support my work as a paid subscriber by joining the Celestia Circle This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of astro-mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness. The Cancer Full Moon on 3rd January 2026 shines in the Decan of Cancer II. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Cancer II, a decan co-ruled by Mercury and Mars with the Moon as its Sign domicile ruler and Jupiter its exalted ruler. This meditation session focuses on the Decan of Cancer II, emphasising emotional safety and mindfulness. It guides listeners through a visualisation journey into a protective inner sanctuary, exploring themes of nourishment, personal growth, and the importance of setting boundaries. The session encourages reflection on emotional needs and the role of guardianship in maintaining a safe space for growth and joy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Astro Mindfulness and Cancer II00:44 Settling into Stillness and Mindfulness Practice02:48 Visualisation: The Walled Garden of Cancer II05:43 Exploring the Sanctuary and Emotional Safety09:16 Growth and Support in the Walled Garden11:24 Communication and Protection with Mercury12:50 Mars as Guardian and Setting Boundaries14:16 Nourishment and Mutual Care in the Sanctuary16:36 Returning to the Present and Carrying QuestionsThrough visualisation imagery, engaging the senses and reflective questions, you are invited to engage with your inner world and find harmony within yourself and the environment. Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This meditation is not only for the Full Moon, it is also helpful for those with placements in Cancer II that they may seek to understand better. It is timeless, so return to it whenever it is helpful, especially if this is the Decan of your Sun, Moon or Ascendant. If your Lord of the Year is travelling through this Decan, and aspecting planets in your chart, it may be particularly helpful. This is the sister episode which takes a deeper dive into the astrology of the Cancer Full Moon. I will continue to offer Full Moon Astro Mindfulness, inspired by the Decans to all subscribers and am sharing them with Asteri Sofia Kairos. I am also creating New Moon Astro Mindfulness for those who wish to join for a complete Lunar Decan Walk. These are available to paid subscribers in Celestia Circle. These will eventually be available to all for purchase as a complete set and will, in true Saturnian style, take some time to complete as a Full Moon Decan walk with the lunations.Thank you, please like, subscribe and comment to engage and share your experience of this Cancer Full Moon or this meditation. Please share your stories or leave a Moon 🌙 or Cancer ♋️ emoji if this meditation has been helpful for you. Upgrade to a paid subscription to access the complete Full and New Moon decan walk as they are posted, or drop me a message to see how astro mindfulness can help you and find the placements of your Sun, Moon and Ascendent, or Rising sign. If you are in a position to, and you want whoever your favourite astrologer(s) is/are to continue writing or recording the content you enjoy, please consider how you will thank and encourage them. If you can’t offer financial support, your likes, comments and shares are equally valued and appreciated as currency as they help the work reach others. Travel well friends,Sonia and Asteri Sofia Kairos #FullMoonInCancer #Meditation #Astrology #Mindfulness #decans #decanCancer II #Mercury #LunarDecanWalk #astromindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #Cancer II #lunardecanwalk #Meditation, #Emotional Safety, #Visualisation, #Inner Sanctuary, #Personal Growth, #Mindfulness Practice, #Lunar Influence, #Emotional Well-beingIf you are looking for an Astrologer and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I have space for new clients in December. My consultations start at £15 for a one-question reading, and I offer to set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. (You can opt out of this if you prefer) Book at CelestiaAstrology.com.If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching for those familiar with their natal charts. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can join Celestia Circle when you become a paid subscriber. Download the Astro Coaching WorkBook and access the archive of posts which guide you through it, working with the Moons. Join the live monthly Celestia Circles where we review the lunations ahead and work with the Moon Families, receive the full Decan walk as it is posted, ask Horary questions by donation AND get a discount code from readings! The WorkBook is also available for purchase at low cost here.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions. This is a public episode. 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The Burning Question of the Cancer Full Moon:What part of your emotional life deserves protection, what must be kept in or outside your walls so that it can truly thrive?This opening Full Moon of 2026 is potent because the Moon is directly opposing a powerful line-up of planets in Capricorn: the Sun, Venus, Mercury and an exalted Mars. This opposition is pressing on the great tension of modern life; the conflict between your outer-world duties, commitments, and ambitions and its impact on your private needs for rest, nourishment, and emotional honesty. The astrology is asking you to integrate both softness and strength, showing you what change may be needed to build a secure emotional foundation.How I help youWe are diving into the watery Full Moon in Cancer, a time of profound emotional illumination that peaks on January 3rd at 13 degrees.This Full Moon is also the culmination of a long Cancer Moon Family cycle that began in 2024. In this post, I’ll help you understand what has been growing beneath the surface, where boundaries could have been tested, and how to work with this moment through reflection, journalling and ritual. We will look beyond the forecast to find clarity, ritual, and deeply practical actions you can take to anchor your emotional life for the year ahead. We are exploring how to align with the sky to make calmer, clearer choices.If you’d like deeper support applying this to your life and chart, you can work with me through Celestia Circle or a 1:1 reading.Overview: Lets look at…* Journal prompts to meet this moment consciously* Ritual and practical actions* The nature of a Cancer Full Moon* The Moon Family story arc for Cancer II* Cancer II decan themes of sanctuary and protection* Verse from T Susan Chang* The astrology of the lunation and its tensions* Who may feel this Full Moon most strongly* And Finally… Integration and guidance for the week aheadJournal promptsTake these prompts slowly. Let answers emerge rather than forcing them.* What have I been protecting since mid-2024, and why did it matter?* Where do I feel the tension between “duty” and “rest” in my body right now? Name the physical sensation and listen to its message.* What boundaries support my creativity, relationships, or wellbeing right now?* Who is invited into my inner circle, and who needs clearer limits?* What is one relationship dynamic where I am consistently over-giving, and how does that neglect my own need for nourishment?* Where have I confused closeness with obligation?* What clear, decisive communication do i need to offer myself or another person to protect my personal sanctuary?* If my emotional life felt completely safe and secure, what creative project would I finally feel brave enough to begin?Ritual and practical suggestionsThe Cancer Moon invites simple, sensory, and protective actions to anchor your emotional life. Choose one simple action to support you at this time.Create a physical sanctuary. This might be a corner of your home, a daily ritual, or a protected time that is not negotiable. Clean it, tend it, and name its purpose. Light a candle and ask the Moon to illuminate any emotional debris that needs to be cleared from your sanctuary.Share nourishment intentionally. Cook, gather, or celebrate with those whose company feels reciprocal rather than demanding. Allow joy to arise naturally. Set one clear boundary. Write it down. Speak it, gently but firmly. Notice how your body responds when you honour it. Practice reinforcing it and accept that it is likely to be tested. Water Blessing: Take a ritual bath or shower. Visualise the water washing away any external obligations or emotional debris you have been carrying for others. Enjoy a moment of deep release.The nature of CancerImagine stepping into your own Walled Garden under the light of a luminous Full Moon. The boundaries are clear, the air is still, and everything inside the garden, your most cherished relationships, your quietest passions, your deepest emotional self, is well nourished and safe to grow and thrive. You are in the second Decan of Cancer under the Full Moon, bringing emotional tides to their peak and asking that we claim our right to inner safety.This Full Moon is a moment of culmination and clarity, shining a light on the results of the emotional seeds you planted long ago. Because this lunation is in Cancer, the sign of home, family, and deep-seated emotion, it is asking a core question: What part of your emotional life is ready to be protected and celebrated?Cancer is a cardinal water sign, ruled by the intuitive Moon and where generous Jupiter is exalted. It initiates action and events through feelings, memory, and emotional intelligence. This is a sign that moves by sensing what is needed to feel safe, nourished, and held and wanting to extend that to others.As a feminine or yin sign, Cancer receives and responds. It gathers, shelters, protects and remembers. As cardinal water, it takes action in response to those feelings and emotions, shaping environments, homes, families, and nurturing ecosystems. Cancer was known by the Ancients as the Portal of Mortals, the ancients believed that it was the Moon who transferred Spirit into Matter on Earth through this portal of Cancer. The Ruler of Cancer, the Moon is known as the translator of light, as she reflects the Suns light and acts as a mirror. You may wish to contemplate what is being shown to you in the reflective mirror of Cancer at this pivotal time of the year, and what is shifting?The meaning of a Full MoonFull Moons bring matters to culmination and visibility. They reveal what has been growing since the New Moon and ask for recognition, response, or release. This is a lunar peak where awareness ripens, and something reaches a state of completion or clarity.In lived experience, Full Moons may often feel emotionally heightened. They illuminate dynamics we can no longer ignore or postpone. In Cancer, that illumination shines in the realm of safety, belonging, family, care, and emotional boundaries.We see the Moon shining brightly in the sky from our perspective on earth, as it is opposite the Sun, and is able to fully reflect the Sun’s light. Nothing is hidden, or in shadow, and this symbolises the illumination of our earthly concerns. The Cancer Moon FamilyThis Full Moon belongs to a Moon Family that began on 5 July 2024 at 14° Cancer. The First Quarter on 5 April 2025 asked for commitment and adjustment. Now, at the Full Moon on 3 January 2026, the story reaches its emotional culmination.Moon Families, as outlined by Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III, unfold as longer narrative arcs, than the monthly lunar story, or the six-month story between one Cancer new moon to the Cancer Full moon.Each of the four phases revisits the same degree range in Cancer, showing how the first intention matures and adjusts over time. Cancer Moon Families often revolve around home, emotional security, family patterns, and the creation of spaces that feel safe enough for growth.Those with planets or angles in the cardinal signs, Cancer, Capricorn, Aries, and Libra, between 10 to 16° may feel this cycle most strongly. Also, similar placements in the water signs, Scorpio and Pisces, plus those with the Moon or Jupiter as their Lord of the Year. Anyone who began something tender or protective in mid-2024 may now see clearly what it has become.Cancer II – The Walled GardenThis Full Moon falls in the second decan of Cancer, co-ruled by Mercury and Mars. This decan is concerned with protection that is active and communicated.Astrologer Austin Coppock calls this the Walled Garden. The purpose of the walls is to ensure that your most sacred inner life, your creativity, your emotions, your self-trust, your vulnerability, has the secure space it needs to flourish. It is a place where growth is nurtured because limits exist and boundaries are clear and enforced.Kira Ryberg names this decan Protection. This highlights the necessity of actively fostering your relationships, passions, and deeply personal projects with secure, effective boundaries. It’s active, intentional defense of your well-being. The Wild Way Oracle depicts Cancer II as Sanctuary. In the Oracle card image, three otters gather in a sheltered river grove, sharing abundance within a protected space. The image reminds us that what is precious requires care, time, and containment in order to flourish.“They remind us to carve out the time and energy to foster our relationships, passions and projects, and to build effective boundaries to keep them safe from the world at large” and offer us the keywords:* Safe haven* Protect and Foster* Creative Collaboration Tarot correspondence – Three of CupsThe Three of Cups speaks of celebration, community, collaboration, close connections and shared joy. It is about choosing a community that nourishes. In the card, we see three women who appear to be dancing in celebration, each holding a cup, raised high. We see an abundance of flowers at their feet and in their hair. In the context of Cancer II, this card suggests joy that grows within safe relationships. Emotional intimacy that is supported by trust and clear boundaries. It asks us to notice who we celebrate with, and why.Dreaming the Decans – T Susan ChangT Susan Chang’s verse for Cancer II evokes triple shelter from the storm with words that can shape form, offering celebrations held within fences that protect and shelter.This poetry echoes the decan’s teaching. Safety and sanctuary are seen as a conscious structure that allow feeling, creativity, and relationship to move and grow freely within it.The astrological conversationThe Moon, ruler of this lunation, is co-present with Jupiter, Cancer’s exalted ruler, retrograde. This amplifies emotional truth while asking for reflection on belief systems, growth, and generosity. Where do we want to be nourished and feel protected, and where does our support come from? Any shifts will be visible now. Fixed Star Sirius: The Success Star The Moon is co-present with exalted Jupiter and is applying to the fixed star Sirius, a star of success, honor, and renown. This suggests that claiming your emotional nourishment now leads to long-term success. However, because Jupiter is retrograde, the rewards may require an internal review of your faith and beliefs before they fully manifest.With Sirius we often see how the ‘Mundance becomes Sacred’ through the small, daily actions in our lives which may have a greater impact than we anticipate. The Cancer-Capricorn Axis The Moon in Cancer, (ruler of this lunation), signifying emotions and home, directly opposes a stellium of the Sun, Venus, Mercury and Mars in Capricorn. These are concerned with our ambitious, tangible plans. Mars, exalted in Capricorn, lends structured, disciplined action and focused will to the commitments you make now. The tension is about using your ambition to build a sustainable emotional life and maintain a healthy balance. This helps us to navigate the polarity between care and responsibility, feeling and duty, inner life and outer demands. Mars is exalted in Capricorn, asking us to act decisively and maturely. However, all these planets moving so close to the Sun are not visible in the sky. This means their significations are more likely to be experienced internally, as reflections or inner prompts for growth than external events.Mercury and Mars, the dual co-rulers of the decan, are both opposite the Moon in Capricorn. This might sharpen conversations around boundaries, commitments, and responsibilities and our inner response and feelings around them. Emotional needs must be articulated clearly rather than assumed.The Moon trines the North Node in Pisces and sextiles the South Node in Virgo, suggesting that karmic growth could comes through compassion and release of over-analysis. Jupiter squares Chiron in Aries, highlighting old wounds around independence, assertion, and self-protection.The Wounded Healer Exalted Jupiter is squaring Chiron, the Wounded Healer, in Aries. This suggests that your expanded sense of emotional growth may challenge an old wound about self-assertion and courage. To fully claim your Sanctuary, you may need to address a painful memory, maybe about speaking up for yourself.Who may feel this Full Moon mostThose with strong Cancer or Capricorn placements may feel pulled between care and responsibility. Cardinal signs, especially placements in the second decan, between 10 to 19 59’ may experience decisive moments around home, work, or relationships.The other Cardinal signs Aries and Libra may also feel this Full Moon. Water Signs Scorpio and Pisces, may notice supportive shifts, .Anyone working with themes of family, belonging, creative collaboration, or emotional labour may feel a call to reassess where energy is flowing and where it is leaking.And Finally…Return to the burning question:What deserves protection now, and what must be kept outside the walls so that it can truly thrive?What insights might have arisen, and what do you want to look out for over the nest few days?This Full Moon in Cancer offers a gift of emotional clarity. You might wish to use the structure of the Capricorn energy to create boundaries around your softness, and make the disciplined choice to nourish yourself. Your commitment to emotional honesty is the key to unlocking the delayed abundance promised by Jupiter and the success of Sirius.This time calls us to nurture our inner sanctuary, fostering our emotional well-being and nurturing our closest relationships. The influence of Sirius offers both magical opportunities and challenges, reminding us that great success often requires consistent effort and resilience. As you navigate this lunar cycle, it is best to embrace the journey with an open heart, ready to see the sacred in the mundane. The overarching theme of this Moon is about emotional sovereignty: What boundaries do you need to create or reinforce so that your inner life and most intimate projects can thrive?* Ready to map your full year? Book a Year Ahead Reading to see how these cycles unfold in your unique chart.* Comment below if you are not sure of your Sun or Moon decan, and I will personally help you.How I can help youIf you’d like help applying this Full Moon to your chart, you can join Celestia Circle for monthly guidance, workbooks, and community support working with the Moon Families, or book a 1:1 reading with me at CelestiaAstrology.com. You’re also welcome to comment if you’d like help identifying where the Cancer II decan that this lunation activates falls in your chart.Travel well friendsSoniaThank you for reading Celestia Astrology. This post is public so feel free to share it.Please do leave a comment below with your thoughts, experiences or questions.If you are looking for an Astrologer, and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I currently have space to take on new clients. If you would like a personal and individual Astrology reading, I set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. You can opt out of this if you prefer when you book at CelestiaAstrology.com. If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching either 1:1 or in a group with Celestia Circle. Upgrade your subscription to join with no fixed term, or contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.comCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.#astrology #Cancer #FullMoon #Sirius This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

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Mandi Rae of EcstaticAstrology.com brings you the astrological events for the week. This conversation provides a detailed astrology forecast for the week of December 17th to December 24th, focusing on the transitions of Venus and Mercury, and their implications for love, communication, and personal growth during the holiday season. The discussion highlights the significance of these transits in grounding emotions, fostering honest conversations, and preparing for the new year ahead.Chapters00:00 Holiday Astrology Overview02:48 Venus in Capricorn: Love and Commitment05:28 Mercury’s Influence: Truth and Communication Challenges08:27 Looking Ahead: New Year Transits and Changes08:39 See you next week, thank youASK astrologer Christa is offering a Decans workshop at the end of December in 3 parts. You can find out more and Register HereThank you to Mandi Rae, for hosting this month. We all have our books open for Astrology readings. Find Mandi Rae at www.EcstaticAstrology.com and on Social Media as EcstaticAstrology. Mandi Rae offers soulful readings from the heart of a musical artist, including Synastry and Astro Locality, as well as her Month Ahead YouTube Forecasts with Christa, in addition to Astrology readings.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Wherever you are in your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow. We have more planned to come, so watch this space!If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosAstrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Decemberastrology #2025astrology #weeklyforecast #forecast #Venus in Capricorn, #Mercury trine Chiron, #Capricorn, #Venus, #Saturn, #holiday astrology, #relationships, #commitment, #spiritual growth #MarsinCapricorn #year-end transits, #love and commitment, #communication, #healing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Sign Ruler: Jupiter Decan Rulers: Sagittarius III Saturn & SunKeywords: Weight of the World, Determination, Will & EnduranceTarot Correspondence: 10 of WandsThe Burning QuestionThis lunation asks one simple, uncomfortable question:Is the path you’re about to choose worth the weight it will ask you to carry?You may feel you’re standing at the start of a demanding road. You may sense the need to choose differently this time. The New Moon brings a quiet but serious beginning, one that asks for honesty.For some of us, this lunation is a 27-month Lunar Gestation story , demanding endurance, and a deep, honest look at the burdens you carry. This New Moon in Decan III of Sagittarius asks you which commitments you’re finally ready to release to lighten your burden.If you are feeling this call deeply and want to understand exactly where this 27-month cycle lands in your life, I can help. I offer personalised readings that map this energy to your natal chart. Alternatively, my Celestia Circle Workbooks provide all the tools you need to track these Moon Families yourself, but they also come with live guidance, support and tracking templates. Just upgrade your subscription to join, or message me with your questions.Overview: Let’s look at…* Immediate Action: Rituals and journal prompts to implement right now.* The 27-Month Vow: Understanding the Moon Family cycle.* The Final Climb: A deeper dive into Sagittarius, Decan III and its meaning.* The Weight You Choose: Wisdom from the 10 of Wands and the Horse’s Skull.* The Decan in Verse: Excerpt from Dreaming the Decans T Susan Chang* Sky Conversations: How Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune are shaping this New Moon.* Embodying the Decan & Mindfulness: Simple practices for resilience.Astro-Coaching & Ritual: Co-Creating with the New MoonA New Moon doesn’t arrive with the drama of a revelation. It comes quietly, with a dark and blank sky offering a simple choice: What will you carry into the next 28 months? The next month, the next 6 months? What will you leave behind in the last cycle?Reflective PromptsYou might want to journal on one or two of these questions:* Which burdens am I about to carry into another cycle by default or habit, without conscious choice?* If I’m honest, which dream no longer fits who I’ve become?* Where am I ready to begin again, but differently this time?* What would a sustainable version of my vision look like?* What support do I need to avoid burnout over the next 2–3 years?* Where am I confusing difficulty with meaning?New Moon Ritual – “Choose the Load”* List Your Commitments. Write down all your current burdens and commitments. Include projects, roles, responsibilities, relationship dynamics, and even internal expectations.* Mark Each One. Mark each item with one of three labels: “Carry” (still aligned, worth the effort), “Complete” (ready to finish and phase out), or “Release” (time to lay it down).* Make a Vow. Choose one “Carry” commitment you are willing to build a 27-month vow around. Write a simple sentence beginning with: “For this Moon Family, I commit to…”* Release the Burden. Choose one “Release” burden. Burn, shred, or bury its written name. As you do, say something in your own words like: “I release what no longer honours my path, to make space for the work that does.”* Place Your Intention. Place your “Carry” intention somewhere you will see regularly. This is a conscious agreement with yourself.The New Moon: Seeding a Longer StoryA New Moon is the conception point of the cycle. It marks the dark sky, the invisible Moon, and a shift that begins inside you long before it shows outwardly in the world.Multiple things are happening at once here. You are starting a short 28-day cycle, from New Moon to the next New Moon in this part of your natal chart. Another longer cycle begins, which grows your intentions to culminate at the Full Moon in Sagittarius in 6 months. Those who have natal placements activated by this moon family* (see under the graphic) are also initiating a 27-month Moon Family, a longer arc that will unfold in four stages in this same part of your chart. This longer cycle is a concept introduced by astrologer Dietrich Pessin as a Lunar Gestation story or Moon Family.For this Sagittarius III Moon Family, whatever begins now is a storyline running until early 2028.* New Moon – 20th December 2025 28° Sagittarius (Conception)* First Quarter – 18th September 2026 25° Sagittarius (Crisis & Action, the Push)* Full Moon – 19th June 2027 27° Sagittarius (Culmination & Revelation)* Last Quarter – 17th March 2028 27° Sagittarius (Release & Reset)* If your natal chart has planets or angles around 23–29° of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces, this Moon Family is likely to be more significant for you. Also the late degrees of the other fire signs, Aries and Leo. These are the themes you’ll be living with, working, testing, and re-choosing several times over the next few years.An astrologer or astro coach can help you work deeper with this. I offer personalised readings that map Moon Families to your natal chart. Alternatively, my Celestia Circle Workbooks provide all the tools you need to track these Moon Families yourself, but they also come with live guidance, support and tracking templates. Just upgrade your subscription to join, or message me with your questions. If you are not sure where your Sun, Moon or Rising are, just comment with ‘Decans’ and I will ask privately for your birth information to give you this information so you can follow your own Moon families. The Fire of Sagittarius: Vision on the MoveSagittarius is mutable fire. Aries brings us the first, Cardinal initiating spark, which is sustained at the fixed steady hearth of Leo. Sagittarius is the flame that travels, the wildfire that jumps, always looking for higher ground.It is adventurous, meaning-seeking, and restless for a bigger story. Ruled by Jupiter the generous, wise Sage, Sagittarius wants the kind of truth you can only learn from life experience - through travel, in conversations, and through lived experience. At the time of this New Moon, the quest is about to begin anew, you may not even have decided on the form of the adventure yet. The question might be “What am I willing to live for next?” A New Moon in Sagittarius invites you to align your intentions with your beliefs. In the third decan, that invitation comes with a palpable sense of weight.Sagittarius III – Weighty BeginningsThis decan is co-ruled by Saturn and the Sun, a challenging combination of Saturn, the planet of restriction, decay and time with the Sun, our life-giving luminary of will and vitality. Saturn the Lord of Time asks for sustained effort, structure, dedication and discipline. The Sun, symbolising our light and our Eyes, brings warmth, illumination, direction and purpose. In this decan, big philosophies and beliefs will be tested and have to prove themselves in the real world.We find that the philosophical fire must confront the material burden of realisation. Dreams are heavy when we must carry them uphill. Here, the wild, often untethered optimism of Sagittarius finally turns serious when confronted by Saturn, just like a performance review of sorts. The dream gets legs, and those legs will get tired. This is a place where beliefs must meet endurance, we must dig deep into our resilience. At the New Moon, we are far from the summit. We are just beginning to make our plans, looking up, knowing that it will take time and commitment, Saturn, and energy, Sun.The Horse’s Skull & ResilienceAstrologer Austin Coppock calls this decan Horse’s Skull symbolising the worn-out body after a long pursuit, the exhaustion and cost of a grand vision while evoking the imagery of endurance, death, drive, and a relentless need to move forward, no matter the cost. He writes that “…must choose which burdens they will bear to the bitter end and which are not worthy of such feats of will and endurance”Kira Ryberg calls it Resilience highlighting the need to persist with integrity, drawing on deep inner resources. She writes about the traditional definitions by ancient authors which interpret the conflict between Saturn and the Sun as they “represent the two different options one finds in the final decan of Sagittarius: the glory of finishing the marathon and the exhaustion that follows. When one is tired, weak, hungry and exhausted, they are more likely to enter into a state of defensiveness and hostility for they have likely been beaten down by some oppresive force”A New Moon in this decan cautions us: Before you sign up for the next marathon, check in with yourself, do you still want the medal.Wild Way – All or NothingThe Wild Way Oracle calls this decan All or Nothing, and offers the powerful keywords: Weight of the World, Determination, and Will & Endurance.The Oracle image is the Wild Cat resting in the snow, allowing flakes to settle on its head. It’s not at the very beginning, and not quite at the end. It’s that pause where you gather yourself and decide whether to go on. “Just like Sagittarius III Wild Cat, you’ve almost made it. The end point is in sight but in order to get there, you must give everything you have left… Be aware though, that great hardship must be worth the end result. Do your goals justify the burdens you must endure and the sacrifices you must make to reach them? Now is the time to decide.” From the Wild Way Oracle Guide BookThis is a decan of tests and existential questions. Saturn asks you: will it be worth it? The Sun asks: do you still believe? You are at the crossroads, but can see the finish line ahead, rest a moment while you make your choice. The message is clear: You already know how hard this kind of path can be. Now is the time to decide if you’re willing to make this choice. Tarot: 10 of Wands – The Weight You ChooseThe 10 of Wands is the tarot card for Sagittarius III. It depicts a lone figure carrying a heavy bundled load uphill, shoulders hunched, burdened but resolute. He can’t see clearly where he’s going, but he is committed. The work is almost done, but it is punishing. This is the moment of overextension, going further than you ever have before, of leaving your comfort zone far behind, of doing too much, but also of taking responsibility for your dreams.The wands he carries are both his burdens and his ambitions. This card shows the cost of success - the final push, the weight of responsibilities accumulated over time, and the tension between endurance and collapse. It warns against martyrdom but also honors the sacredness of commitment.Are you weighed down by duties that you, or those around you have outgrown? T Susan Chang calls this Decan The weight of the world and writes that this decan can be “our greatest victory-the final forging of our legend”, or that we can combust, or even both. She points out how awkwardly the wands are being carried, obsuring sight and so precarious that some will imminently drop, but where? Will we choose, or wait for gravity to take its course. At the New Moon, the question becomes: Which load are you choosing to pick up? Which one are you finally going to stop lifting? What is obsuring your sight? This lunation is asking for a sacred commitment.T. Susan Chang, Dreaming the Decans: Fulfill your DreamsT. Susan Chang captures the spirit of this decan in verse:Rising up on Sacred Smoke,Ambitions I have held and stoked.Flames inspire or consume:Advance to Victory or doom…Accept the burden without rancour —Forge the chains of your own anchor.Bent beneath that worldly weightWhat you must suffer, dedicate…Do what thou wilt, do what thou must:Fulfil your dreams lest they combust.This verse is highlights the effort and burden we find here.The decan sanctifies it, and finds the sacred in the work and ambition. It highlights the potential for huge wins, or loss, and cautions us to proceed, only if the dream is worthy of the sacrifice, and warns, our dreams may combust if we don’t take the risk.Under this New Moon, the question isn’t whether something is difficult.It’s whether it’s devotional.Astrological Aspects – A Quiet but Serious ThresholdThe conversations in the sky will shape and inform this beginning.Jupiter in Cancer – Indirect SupportJupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, is strong and exalted right now in Cancer. However, its rays of support cannot see the Moon in Sagittarius from this position. You may not feel that usual Sagittarian ‘buoyancy’ or external luck this New Moon. It is also retrograde. It may be that this growth is turned inward instead. The support is indirect, therefore the beneficence comes through more subtle knowing such as emotional intelligence and intuition. Your inner council is far more important than any external cheerleader or feedback, and you are being asked to trust it. You may take longer than usual to act or decide.With Jupiter retrograde, much of this process is internal - reviewing beliefs, re-evaluating goals, and turning inward for reflection and guidance.Square to Saturn and Neptune in PiscesThe New Moon in late Sagittarius squares Saturn and Neptune in Pisces. The Moon has already met Saturn and carries its seriousness and weight. It now applies toward Neptune, moving from hard realism into dream, fog, and longing.This square highlights the friction between the the mutable Sagittarius and collective Pisces vision and Saturnian reality. It forces the need to test out what will be truly livable and manageable, not just inspirational. They provide the tension and the weight of the wands we are trying to carry.Saturn demands clarity in what you commit to. Neptune requires sincerity in what you believe, and asks, what do you believe in deeply enough to sacrifice for? Will you sacrifice some wands for clearer vision?Together, they create friction with the New Moon that refines your intention and advise us: If you’re going to start something here, make sure it’s not built on fantasy or self-deception.Sagittarius Stellium – Sun, Moon, Mercury, VenusWe have a stellium in Sagittarius: Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Venus amplifying the focus on fire and vision.Your intentions now must be both flexible and sustainable.* Mercury in Sagittarius thinks in big, bold strokes. It prefers story over fine print. Allow Mercury to help you frame your “why” , the grand vision, you can refine the “how” later.* Venus Combust in Sagittarius means our values, relationships and desires are being purified and recalibrated by the heat and light of the Sun. We are reviewing which wands to carry, what is important to you? It may not be clear yet, and thats ok. Venus also applies to a square with Saturn. That combination suggests tests of loyalty, commitment, and worth. It brings honest reflections on whether a relationship, project or creative path can go the distance. What we like and love is being tested.What Might You Experience?Not everyone will feel this lunation at full volume (those with mutable placements at 25–29° may feel this most strongly), but if you look out for the these you may notice:* A sense of quiet seriousness, perhaps about your plans for the future.* Awareness that certain goals will require real sacrifice if you recommit to them.* An urge to draw a line under the old way of doing things.* Subtle but powerful shifts in belief or worldview “I can’t do this like that anymore”* Questions about whether you’ve been choosing the hard path because it’s meaningful… or because it’s familiar.* The desire to change how you commit, not just what you commit toWild Cat Meditation* Relax and tune into your breathing. Release all the tension you are holding in your body. Visualise yourself as the Wild Cat in the snow, at the start of a long journey.* Snow falls quietly, and softens all around you, the landscape is still and quiet as you breathe. You can sense how demanding the terrain ahead will become.* Feel the alertness in your body as you weigh up the road ahead.* Ask yourself:* Do I still want this kind of path?* What will I need to do differently to survive it?* What must I not carry alone?* How is my body responding?* When you’re ready, return and take one small physical step in the direction of your chosen commitment, maybe send the email, open the document, schedule the rest, ask for help, or something else. Here are a few simple ways to work with Sagittarius III in your body:* Walk with Intention. Take a deliberate long walk with a specific intention or question regarding the New Moon in mind. Notice where your body says “yes” and where it quietly says “no more.” Notice what distractions or doubts arise.* Choose Your Weight. Carry with you a small weight, ideally a stone or rock, to feel the sensation of burden, and choice. When decisions are called for, reach for the stone and allow it to help guide you. How do you AND the stone in your hand feel when you think of one decision vs the other? What differences can you identify?* Schedule Recovery. Schedule rest around effort. Recovery is necessary in this decan; it’s part of pacing and building resilience.* Trust the inner voice more than external reactions. Allow Jupiter’s wisdom and guidance to come from within.And finally…This Sagittarius New Moon in the third decan doesn’t promise an easy start, but it offers something far more valuable for us, the chance to align effort with meaning from the beginning in a sacred, intentional action. It demands that we show up, not only for others, but for our own deepest truths. It is a call to carry what matters, and let go of what doesn’t. With fire in our hearts and snow at our feet, we press on, because what awaits is not just the success we might dream of, but soul alignment.Allow this New Moon to help you discern what needs to be carried forward now. Carry the load, but only what really matters to you now. Everything else can be left in the snow. The invitation now is to choose what truly deserves that endurance. Stay in the moment with yourself. Burn bright. Finish strong.How I Support YouIf you want help understanding how this New Moon activates your chart or how to work with other Moon Families in your personal cycle:* Book a natal or Year Ahead reading at CelestiaAstrology.com (let me know in your intake form that you are interested in exploring either significant moon families coming up for you, or past significant events) * Upgrade your Substack Subscription and Join Celestia Circle for monthly Moon Family guidance and support, workbooks, and New Moon Astro Mindfulness* Explore astro-coaching if you’re navigating a longer-term transformation or decisionYou don’t have to carry the next 27 months alone. I’m here to walk this path with you. If you don’t know the decans of your Sun, Moon or Rising, just comment with ‘Decans’ and I will ask privately for your birth details to give you this information so you can follow your own Moon families. Travel well friends,SoniaPlease do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions on this New Moon.References:Bernadette Brady Star and Planet CombinationsAustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck and Oracle Book by Nicola Allan, @nicola_allan on Instagram & Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Mandi Rae of EcstaticAstrology.com discusses the astrological events for the week. This conversation provides a detailed astrology forecast for the week of December 17th to December 24th, focusing on significant astrological events, including the transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn, the significance of the new moon, and the impact of Venus entering Capricorn. The discussion emphasises themes of commitment, reality checks in relationships, and the importance of grounding values during the winter solstice.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Week’s Astrology Forecast02:44 Transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn05:46 New Moon in Sagittarius and Its Implications08:07 Venus Square Saturn: Reality Check in Relationships10:27 The Solstice: A Turning Point of Light13:09 Venus Enters Capricorn: Grounding Energy15:36 Embracing Community and Support During Capricorn Season19:55 See you next week, Thank youASK astrologer Christa is offering a Decans workshop at the end of December in 3 parts. You can find out more and Register HereThank you to Mandi Rae, for hosting this month. We all have our books open for Astrology readings. Find Mandi Rae at www.EcstaticAstrology.com and on Social Media as EcstaticAstrology. Mandi Rae offers soulful readings from the heart of a musical artist, including Synastry and Astro Locality, as well as her Month Ahead YouTube Forecasts with Christa, in addition to Astrology readings.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Wherever you are in your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow. We have more planned to come, so watch this space!If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosAstrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Decemberastrology #2025astrology #weeklyforecast #forecast #new moon #Sagittarius, #Capricorn, #Venus, #Saturn, #solstice, #relationships, #commitment, #spiritual growth #MarsinCapricorn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Mandi Rae of EcstaticAstrology.com discusses the astrological events for the week. She will be guiding us through December. This conversation provides a detailed astrology forecast for the week of December 10th to December 17th, focusing on significant astrological events, including Neptune going direct, Mercury’s transition into Sagittarius, and the implications of Mars entering Capricorn. The discussion emphasises the importance of keeping an open mind during unexpected events and highlights the potential for inspiration and decision-making throughout the week.Chapters00:00 Overview of the Week’s Astrology Forecast02:20 Neptune Direct: Inspiration and Spirituality04:26 Mercury in Sagittarius: Optimism and Communication07:10 Mars in Capricorn: Decision-Making and Structure09:46 Sun Square Saturn: Overcoming ObstaclesASK astrologer Christa is offering a Decans workshop at the end of December. You can find out more and Register HereThank you to Mandi Rae for hosting this month. We all have our books open for Astrology readings. Find Mandi Rae at www.EcstaticAstrology.com and on Social Media as EcstaticAstrology. Mandi Rae offers soulful readings from the heart of a musical artist, including Synastry and Astro Locality, as well as her Month Ahead YouTube Forecasts with Christa, in addition to Astrology readings.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Wherever you are in your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow. We have more planned to come, so watch this space!If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosAstrology from Asteri Sofia Kairos is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Decemberastrology #2025astrology #weeklyforecast #forecast #NeptuneDirect #mercuryinsagittarius #MarsinCapricornThank you for reading the Weekly Forecast. To receive regular new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free subscriber, or upgrade and support my work as a paid subscriber by joining the Celestia Circle This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of astro-mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness. The Gemini Full Moon on 4th December 2025 shines in the Decan of Gemini II. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Gemini II, a decan co-ruled by Mars and Venus, with Mercury as its domicile ruler. Explore the Gemini II themes of duality and complexity, and allow them to integrate in your mind and body. Sonia of Celestia Astrology guides listeners through a mindfulness guided meditation practice that encourages embracing contradictions and finding balance between different aspects of the self. The visualisation highlights the roles of sign ruler Mercury, with decan co-rulers Mars and Venus in navigating mental landscapes, emphasising the importance of self-acceptance and compassion in the face of life’s complexities. It also looks at the corresponding tarot image, the 9 of Swords and uses archetypal imagery of the Eagle and the rose from the Wild Way Oracle Deck for this decan. Chapters00:00 Navigating the Mind’s Contradictions01:23 Astro Mindfulness and the Gemini Influence03:43 Breath as an Anchor in Meditation06:08 Exploring the Mutable Realm of Gemini08:46 Embracing Complexity and Duality13:35 The Energies of Mars and Venus17:55 Compassion and Acceptance in Complexity21:48 Integrating the Lessons of Duality24:42 Returning to Wholeness and Balance27:33 intro.mp4Through visualisation imagery, engaging the senses and reflective questions, you are invited to engage with your inner world and find harmony within yourself and the environment. Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This meditation is not only for the Full Moon, it is also helpful for those with placements in Gemini II that they may seek to understand better. It is timeless, so return to it whenever it is helpful, especially if this is the Decan of your Sun, Moon or Ascendant. If your Lord of the Year is travelling through this Decan, and aspecting planets in your chart, it may be particularly helpful. This is the sister episode which takes a deeper dive into the astrology of the Gemini Full Moon. I will continue to offer Full Moon Astro Mindfulness, inspired by the Decans to all subscribers and am sharing them with Asteri Sofia Kairos. I am also creating New Moon Astro Mindfulness for those who wish to join for a complete Lunar Decan Walk. These are available to paid subscribers in Celestia Circle. These will eventually be available to all for purchase as a complete set and will, in true Saturnian style, take some time to complete as a Full Moon Decan walk with the lunations.Thank you, please like, subscribe and comment to engage and share your experience of this Gemini Full Moon or this meditation. Please share your stories or leave a Moon 🌙 or Gemini ♊️ emoji if this meditation has been helpful for you. Upgrade to a paid subscription to access the complete Full and New Moon decan walk as they are posted, or drop me a message to see how astro mindfulness can help you and find the placements of your Sun, Moon and Ascendent, or Rising sign. If you are in a position to, and you want whoever your favourite astrologer(s) is/are to continue writing or recording the content you enjoy, please consider how you will thank and encourage them. If you can’t offer financial support, your likes, comments and shares are equally valued and appreciated as currency as they help the work reach others. Travel well friends,Sonia and Asteri Sofia Kairos #FullMoonInGemini #Meditation #Astrology #Mindfulness #decans #decanGeminiII #Mercury #LunarDecanWalk #astromindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #geminiII #lunardecanwalkIf you are looking for an Astrologer and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I have space for new clients in December. My consultations start at £15 for a one-question reading, and I offer to set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. (You can opt out of this if you prefer) Book at CelestiaAstrology.com.If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching for those familiar with their natal charts. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can join Celestia Circle when you become a paid subscriber. Download the Astro Coaching WorkBook and access the archive of posts which guide you through it, working with the Moons. Join the live monthly Celestia Circles where we review the lunations ahead and work with the Moon Families, receive the full Decan walk as it is posted, ask Horary questions by donation AND get a discount code from readings! The WorkBook is also available for purchase at low cost here.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, for the fourth week of August, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️and Shawna of SmartAsstro discuss the astrological events for the week of 20th to 27th August, focusing on the transition into Virgo season. The significance of the new moon in Virgo, and the influence of Uranus in Gemini. They explore the dynamics of Venus moving into Leo and its opposition to Pluto, as well as Mercury's transition into Virgo. The discussion emphasises practical insights for navigating these astrological shifts and preparing for the upcoming eclipses.Asteri Sofia Kairos will again be offering the popular Eclipse Workshop, offering guidance and all you need to know to ease you through the September Eclipse Season, and so much more! Myth, Magic and Time! Bookings are now open to register for the live event on 13 September. The Workbook is still being crafted in the Virgo Workshop and will be with all registrants before the event.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer. a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.We all have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.You can email Shawna at [email protected] for her incredible readings by donation and find her on Substack and Social Media as Shawna and SmartAsstro. Shawna offers a unique, original and very funny take on astrology which you mustn't miss! Her Astrology readings are highly intuitive, caring and thoughtful.If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week01:27 Astrological Transits and Their Impacts05:18 Virgo Season: Themes of Change and Purification08:57 Uranus and Its Influence on Virgo Season12:27 Venus in Leo: Boldness and Expression16:13 Venus Opposite Pluto: Tension and Transformation19:37 Mercury in Virgo: Recalibration and Practicality23:36 Eclipse Season: Preparing for Change27:01 Conclusion and Future InsightsWalking in the Sky - Nico Staf. Thank you, please remember to like, subscribe and comment with your questions.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Augustastrology #VenusPluto #2025astrology #astrology #VirgoSeason #MercuryinLeoChrista - Practical Astros Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticAstrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna www.smartasstro.comSonia Celestia Astrology www.celestiaastrology.comThank you for reading the Weekly Forecast. To receive regular new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or upgrading and supporting my work as a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

The Burning QuestionThe burning question of this Full Moon, at a time when you may find yourself grappling with tricky contradictions and conflicting messages, is simple yet profound: Where does duality show up in your life right now? And more importantly, does it torment you—or does it teach you? The Gemini Full Moon arriving on December 4th might feel like it is here to force you into making some premature choice, but that is not where you will find clarity. Instead, it’s here to illuminate something most of us would rather avoid: the uncomfortable truth that something inside you is trying to express two realities at once.My teacher, Adam Elenbass of Nightlight Astrology, reminds us regularly that two things can be true at once, and never is that more relevant than under this mutable Full Moon in Gemini, with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. This is the axis of information versus meaning, and of gathering versus understanding. Where Contradiction Becomes ClarityTraditional astrology calls Gemini and Sagittarius (as well as Virgo and Pisces) “double-bodied” signs for good reason, they arrive at seasonal crossroads where the weather and light can’t decide what they want to be, a time of transition. They’re threshold keepers, teaching us that liminal space isn’t something to rush through, it is its own thing, a place where transformation happens.So, where do you feel mentally divided? Maybe you’re trying to “be” one thing when you’re actually two. Maybe you’ve mistaken this tension for a flaw, some failure to fit into society’s tidy categories, when it’s pointing you toward deeper self-understanding. The Gemini Full Moon illuminates these questions with Mercury’s restless intelligence, but Mercury is currently in Scorpio, newly direct, and just emerged from being under the beams, a place where it was obscured by its proximity to the Sun. Mercury is averse to this Moon, meaning its rays of light, using traditional Ptolemeic aspects, cannot reach the Moon to support it, making its influence subtle and subterranean. We must listen beneath the surface, to the whispers from our intuition. Mutable air means transition. Gemini is adept at pivoting, bridging energies, embracing flexibility and adapting. This same flexibility can make completion difficult. Air signs process through thought, and mutable air multiplies those thoughts. Under this Full Moon, your mind can spin with possibilities while your life is demanding decisions. Each new perspective multiplies the choices rather than clarifying.This is where Gemini’s yang quality matters. Yang signs are known to be outward-moving and active, but Gemini’s strength is holding multiple truths without insisting one must be wrong. It can see many viewpoints simultaneously, gather information from every direction, and yet still want more. The challenge isn’t in the gathering, it’s when it comes to choosing. That’s when mental pressure peaks, when every thought potentially becomes a blade, as we see in the associated Tarot card, the 9 of Swords .The Nature of Full Moons in Mutable AirFull Moons are moments of culmination and revelation, the seed planted six months ago with the Gemini New Moon ripens and reveals its shape. In mutable air, this illumination happens in the realm of thought and communication. The Moon in Gemini opposes the Sun in Sagittarius, creating tension between gathering information and assigning meaning. Gemini wants every piece of data while Sagittarius seeks the single truth. This opposition asks your mind to do contradictory things simultaneously to both expand and contract, and to question and conclude.Mutable signs are meant to transition, this is their home turf. They can naturally pivot and easily bridge gaps. In Gemini air, this relates to mental flexibility, you might see multiple sides of a situation and comfortably shift perspective when new information arrives.Under a Full Moon, this gift can become a challenge. The illumination doesn’t show just one clear path. It can show all of those multiple paths, each of which could be valid. The clarity you seek doesn’t come from choosing one path and abandoning the others. It comes from learning to walk a part of each of them, or at least understanding why each matters, or what it is showing you. Air signs process meaning through thought, and mutable air multiplies thoughts and so, instead of one insight, you could get a dozen. Instead of one conclusion, you might get contradictory, competing narratives. The Full Moon’s light reveals the multiplicity. deepening the complexity. We might begin to understand that truth isn’t singular, as we are shown how it’s layered and shifting. Look to where in your life Gemini and Mercury rule in your chart. The practical experience could be familiar, waking in the small hours with many interconnected problems racing through your mind. You may have a straightforward conversation, but see so many sides of it that you no longer even know what you think. Mutable signs are comfortable with being unfinished and in process. They ask that you keep moving and integrating. In mutable air, your thoughts are best seen as provisional. Your conclusions can be temporary. You can hold a viewpoint today and its opposite tomorrow, and this doesn’t make you inconsistent. It’s ok, it makes you fast to respond to the environment.Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, which has just finished, has been pulling fixed threads from the depths, maybe hidden patterns or buried truths. As Mercury picks up speed from its retrograde, you may experience profound psychological insight that at first feels like confusion. You could be seeing more than you can process, and understanding more than you can articulate.The Full Moon illuminates the map but doesn’t tell you which way to walk. You are now asked to navigate it without needing to simplify it. Sometimes illumination offers a deeper awareness of the complexity and asks us to live with the questions raised.Your Moon Family TimelineThe Moon Family adds a deeper layer. This Full Moon at 13° Gemini is the third chapter of a cycle that began in June 2024. Something you started questioning last summer is ready to bear fruit, but Gemini seeds don’t grow into single-trunk trees. They become multi-branched, unable to be just one thing, delighting in multiplicity. This Full Moon at 13° Gemini is the third chapter in what astrologers call a Moon Family. This is a concept outlined by Dietrich Pessin in her book “Lunar Shadows III.” Understanding this timeline transforms this single night from a moment into a greater journey, showing you exactly where you are in a much larger story of mental and emotional evolution.A Moon Family is a series of four lunations that trace the Sun-Moon relationship through a specific degree range. Think of it as a complete narrative arc: seed, challenge, revelation, integration. These cycles are subtle but predictable, unfolding beneath the surface of our daily lives. While any Full Moon in Gemini will influence all Geminis and mutable/air signs generally, the Moon Family story introduces a deeper nuance. It most significantly affects those with natal placements within specific degrees of the cycle.Who Feels This Moon Family Most Deeply:* If you have Sun, Moon, or Ascendant, or other planets between 9-18° of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces, or between those degrees in the air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)—this Moon Family is speaking directly to your personal story. * If Mercury is your Lord of the Year or Solar Return Ascendant ruler, you’re walking this timeline in real-time. An astrologer or astrocoach can help you identify these placements and understand how this specific Moon Family activates your chart. Upgrading your Substack subscription to join Celestia Circle means you can participate in our monthly Zoom sessions where I and the group guide and support you to work consciously with lunations and Moon Families as they unfold.This Moon Family timeline matters because it shows you that the pressure at this time of the Full Moon isn’t random. It’s the culmination of eighteen months of subtle mental work. The thoughts keeping you awake at 3 AM, the conversations you are replaying or overthinking, the multiplicities you may be critising in yourself, the identities you’re trying to reconcile are all part of this larger arc. You’re not at fault in any way for feeling divided, instead, you’re right on schedule. The Moon Family is teaching that duality isn’t a problem you have to solve but a process to take your time moving through. In the light of this Full Moon, ask yourself: What seed did I plant in June 2024? What challenge did I face in March 2025? What’s being revealed now that connects those moments? The answers will show you that your mind hasn’t been scattered, rather, it’s been following a pattern all along. The kind of pattern and intellectual journey that doesn’t need to choose one truth because it understands that truth itself is layered, and beautifully contradictory.Decan II — The HermaphroditeNow we arrive at the heart of this time’s story, as the Moon moves into the second decan of Gemini, mysterious territory where contradiction stops being a problem and starts becoming a path. This decan is co-ruled by Mars and Venus, a pairing that immediately signals tension. Venus seeks harmony and connection, while Mars drives toward separation and action. In the triplicity scheme, Venus holds sway, bringing charm and relational intelligence. But in the descending order method, Mars dominates, adding drive, motivation, aggression, and the courage to cut through illusion. Combined with Mercury’s (Gemini’s ruler) intellectual influence, this creates a potent mix of desire and decisiveness, of attraction and intellectual curiosity powered by the will to act.Austin Coppock names this decan “The Hermaphrodite,” symbolising holding opposites within a single being. Austin Coppock frames this as a sacred meeting point between masculine and feminine forces. It is not a peaceful merging, but an active negotiation between contradicting impulses. He writes that this is a place of “art and war” as Mars and Venus negotiate, and “continuing duality” as ruler Mercury holds sway. Here, “we must learn to reconcile angels and demons within a single soul”.The Hermaphrodite can hold both. Integrate both and look to become more than one thing. This speaks directly to the burning question of this Full Moon. Where you feel divided, you are not faulty, rather, you are in a process of becoming. The hermaphrodite symbol is both psychological and mythological: a figure that contains multitudes, that refuses to be one thing because it understands that wholeness includes contradictions and multiplicity.Kira Ryberg calls this decan “Complexity,” and her description deepens the picture. She emphasises the layered, shifting nature of this territory where human thought turns into fractal patterning and contradictions illuminate each other. What can feel like mental chaos is actually a system with its own order. The overwhelming feeling of having too many thoughts, too many perspectives, is not your mind failing. Your mind is recognising more than one reality at a time. Kira Ryberg’s Gemini II asks: “What if both meanings are true?” The decan teaches that multiplicity isn’t a bug in your psychological system. It’s the feature that makes you human.The Wild Way oracle card is titled “Embrace Contradiction”. The card illustrates an Eagle soaring high in the sky, carrying a rose in its talons, inviting us to Embrace Contradictions. It reminds us that holding multiple viewpoints can be empowering. While some truths may be uncomfortable, navigating these polarities, the tension of opposites, with kindness towards ourselves, can be key. We might reflect on where the tenderness and beauty of the rose, are opposed by the sharp talons of the Eagle in flight. We might have expected to see it carrying its prey, but it is showing a new, unexpected side as it transports this rose so tenderly. It’s about active engagement with, and reflection on the parts of yourself that don’t fit together neatly and distils this decan into three simple keywords: Tension between Opposites, Value of Duality, Be Kind to Your Mind. The Wild Way reminds us that navigating polarities with kindness toward yourself is key. Some truths are uncomfortable. Some contradictions may be painful. But the tension itself is teaching you something. The pressure you feel can be the friction required to create something new. The Tarot - 9 of SwordsThe tarot card for this decan is the 9 of Swords, and this is where the teaching gets sharp. This card marks the peak of mental activity, it shows us where fear, anxiety and overthinking spiral into late-night rumination. The 9 of Swords isn’t simply mental struggle. It offers a threshold and a way forward. It shows that moment before dawn, with a figure sitting up in bed, hands over their face, while nine swords hang on the wall, or in the air, behind or above them. The swords symbolise the thoughts you can’t unthink or perhaps the truths you can’t unsee. They’re also the tools of consciousness, the sharp edges that can carve out space for new understanding. The mind is overwhelmed because it is ready to transform. The swords represent thoughts turned sharp, but also thought becoming conscious, as it is refined and being processed. What you fear may simply be an unintegrated truth trying to surface. Those 3 AM thoughts that keep you awake can be the unspoken parts of yourself now ready for integration. T. Susan Chang — Dreaming the DecansT. Susan Chang’s verse weaves these threads together, capturing the psychological alchemy of Gemini II. Words shift like quicksilver while nightmares can become dreams. Reality is shaped by attention. The mind is therefore both creator and created. Under this Full Moon, you’re not just observing your contradictions. You can actively weave them into a new pattern.“Lovers’ words: Think once, think twice.Lest you pay too cruel a price.There may be shivers up your spine.When words unweave and recombine.Magician, all’s not what it seems:Hone your nightmares into dreams. Recall, when feeling strained or fraught, Reality is but a thought.That to which the mind attendsIs just a means to different ends.”— T. Susan ChangThis is a moon for embracing dual narratives and leaning into their coexistence until their relationship teaches you something essential about yourself. There are no easy answers here, but you are offered the capacity to find peace beyond multiplicity, and to discover that the contradictions you thought were breaking you are actually making you whole.The Grand Cross & Practical AlchemyLet’s ground this by looking up at the astrological conversation in the sky, what connections are the planets making with each other that can inform us further?The Full Moon forms part of a mutable Grand Cross. This configuration creates a crossroads in your chart and your life. The Moon at 13° Gemini opposes not just the Sun in Sagittarius, but a cluster, or stellium of planets: Mars, Venus, and the Sun all close together in the sign of meaning and truth. Oppositions bring tension of conflicting desires, they are of the nature of Saturn, slowing us down to learn. It’s a confrontation between Gemini’s need to hold multiple possibilities and Sagittarius’s drive to find the one true answer. Mars adds urgency and aggression to that search. Venus, newly combust, has lost visibility and is concerned with burning away false attachments and purifying your desires. The result is an immersion in conflicting impulses: expand and contract and question and conclude.This axis forms part of a larger mutable Grand Cross with the Moon’s Nodes in Pisces and Virgo at 13°. A Grand Cross is exactly what it sounds like, a crossroads where the four directions seem to pull you simultaneously. Mutable signs push you to adapt and reorient. They don’t let you stand still. In a Grand Cross, that energy becomes intense. You feel the pressure from every angle. The Gemini Moon wants to keep gathering information. The Sagittarius stellium wants to assign meaning and act on it. The Pisces North Node is dissolving boundaries and asks you to trust the unseen. The Virgo South Node is reducing your ability to apply practical analysis and discernment. You can’t satisfy all four at once, and that’s the point. A Grand Cross is the moment you realise that standing still is no longer an option, but moving forward means making a choice that will disappoint some part of yourself.When we see the Sun squaring the Nodes in this way, we are reminded that we are in the halfway point between the eclipses. This is often in itself a turning point, similar to the pivot points of the Moon family. If the Pisces/Virgo eclipses were meaningful for you, look out for fated events, and inner whispers that ask you to course correct or adjust your path. Mercury, ruler of this Moon, is applying to a water trine with Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn in Pisces. This creates a hidden current beneath the surface tension. Jupiter in Cancer offers generous, intuitive expansion, teaching you to trust your gut. Saturn in Pisces brings structure and discipline to your emotional maturity, can we hold the boundary, it asks you. Mercury threads these together, pulling truth and old patterns from the past out of the depths where they were hidden, secrets you’ve kept, maybe even from yourself. This trine can be your anchor, we have become very familiar with the watery trine energy throughout November. When the Grand Cross feels like it’s pulling you and you don’t know which way to turn, this watery trio reminds you that you have internal resources: are you able to rely on and trust your intuition and emotional wisdom rather than reactivity? So how do you work with this? Here are five practical steps for navigating this Moon.How to Work With This Moon1. Name the ContradictionThe moment you articulate both sides of your internal conflict, the mental pressure softens. Write it down. Say it out loud, or tell a trusted friend, maybe “I’m terrified of this change, and I know it’s necessary.” Naming both truths doesn’t resolve them. It just stops them from fighting in the shadows of your mind.2. Make Multiplicity a StrengthIn mutable times, flexibility is power. Instead of seeing your many viewpoints as a flaw, recognise them as a skill. Multiple paths will keep you moving while the Grand Cross grinds pressure into clarity. Allow yourself to hold several possibilities at once without needing to choose immediately. The pressure you feel is actually your mind working exactly as it should, taking time to see the full complexity before committing.3. Reassure the MindAnxiety under this Moon isn’t always a sign that something’s wrong. It can be a sign that something’s transforming. Acknowledge the anxiety rather than wrestling with it. Write, move, breathe, just aim to release the pressure without suppressing the insight that wants to arrive. You might tell yourself something like “My mind is overwhelmed because it’s growing, not because it’s broken.”4. Stay Curious, Not CertainSagittarius wants the answer.Gemini wants the question.Allow space for both, let both be present. When you feel the urge to land on one definitive truth, pause, and ask another question instead. What haven’t I considered? What’s the opposite perspective? What would this look like if I didn’t need to be right?5. Follow the Mercury–Jupiter–Saturn TrineTrust the emotional truth that Jupiter in Cancer reveals. Take mature responsibility for what Saturn in Pisces is showing you. Speak from that depth and honesty that Mercury is pulling from your subconscious. This isn’t a time to worry about quick fixes. It’s about building a new relationship with your own mind.To deepen this work, try these: Journal Prompts* What contradiction in my life is trying to teach me something?* Where am I carrying unnecessary mental pressure?* What has been unfolding since June 2024 that now asks for clarity?* Which thought patterns need compassion rather than control?* Where am I trying to oversimplify something that is naturally complex?Ritual & Astro-Mindfulness Suggestions* Duality walk — notice pairs around you: maybe light/dark, high/low, still/moving, what else? * Two-voice journaling — let two sides of a conflict speak on the page.* Gemini breath — breathe mindfully, inhale curiosity, exhale release.* Mercury candle — light a small flame and as you gaze into it, speak one truth you’re ready to honour and one question you’re willing to hold without the answer.* Inner dialogue meditation — sit in stillness, imagine your rational and intuitive voices meeting as equals. What do they discuss? How does this look for you?And Finally….This Gemini Full Moon might feel busy, contradictory, or tangled, but within that complexity lies a rare kind of clarity. Gemini teaches that seeming opposites are often two halves of the same insight. How does it feel to let yourself hold both truths? Look for the pattern behind the noise. And above all, be kind to your mind. The contradiction you’re wrestling with isn’t a flaw to fix. It’s a path to wholeness.Travel well, friendsSonia.Feel free to leave a comment or Gemini emoji ♊️ below with your thoughts, experiences or questions.My books are open if you would like a personal and individual Astrology reading book at CelestiaAstrology.comCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid to join Celestia Circle and participate in monthly Zooms (recorded), working with the Moon Families. #astrology #FullMooninGemini #MercuryinScorpio #Gemini #Venus #MarsReferences:Adam Elenbass of Nightlight Astrology - My astrology school runs an annual Kickstarter campaign. Do check out the link and all the great astrology rewards on offer.AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsBernadette Brady, Predictive Astrology The Eagle and the LarkDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck and Oracle Guide Book by Nicola Allan @nicola_allan on Instagram & Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, for the fourth week of August, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️and Shawna of SmartAsstro discuss the astrological events for the week of 20th to 27th August, focusing on the transition into Virgo season. The significance of the new moon in Virgo, and the influence of Uranus in Gemini. They explore the dynamics of Venus moving into Leo and its opposition to Pluto, as well as Mercury's transition into Virgo. The discussion emphasises practical insights for navigating these astrological shifts and preparing for the upcoming eclipses.Asteri Sofia Kairos will again be offering the popular Eclipse Workshop, offering guidance and all you need to know to ease you through the September Eclipse Season, and so much more! Myth, Magic and Time! Bookings are now open to register for the live event on 13 September. The Workbook is still being crafted in the Virgo Workshop and will be with all registrants before the event.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer. a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.We all have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.You can email Shawna at [email protected] for her incredible readings by donation and find her on Substack and Social Media as Shawna and SmartAsstro. Shawna offers a unique, original and very funny take on astrology which you mustn't miss! Her Astrology readings are highly intuitive, caring and thoughtful.If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week01:27 Astrological Transits and Their Impacts05:18 Virgo Season: Themes of Change and Purification08:57 Uranus and Its Influence on Virgo Season12:27 Venus in Leo: Boldness and Expression16:13 Venus Opposite Pluto: Tension and Transformation19:37 Mercury in Virgo: Recalibration and Practicality23:36 Eclipse Season: Preparing for Change27:01 Conclusion and Future InsightsWalking in the Sky - Nico Staf. Thank you, please remember to like, subscribe and comment with your questions.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Augustastrology #VenusPluto #2025astrology #astrology #VirgoSeason #MercuryinLeoChrista - Practical Astros Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticAstrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna www.smartasstro.comSonia Celestia Astrology www.celestiaastrology.comThank you for reading the Weekly Forecast. To receive regular new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or upgrading and supporting my work as a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, for the fourth week of August, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️and Shawna of SmartAsstro discuss the astrological events for the week of 20th to 27th August, focusing on the transition into Virgo season. The significance of the new moon in Virgo, and the influence of Uranus in Gemini. They explore the dynamics of Venus moving into Leo and its opposition to Pluto, as well as Mercury's transition into Virgo. The discussion emphasises practical insights for navigating these astrological shifts and preparing for the upcoming eclipses.Asteri Sofia Kairos will again be offering the popular Eclipse Workshop, offering guidance and all you need to know to ease you through the September Eclipse Season, and so much more! Myth, Magic and Time! Bookings are now open to register for the live event on 13 September. The Workbook is still being crafted in the Virgo Workshop and will be with all registrants before the event.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer. a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.We all have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.You can email Shawna at [email protected] for her incredible readings by donation and find her on Substack and Social Media as Shawna and SmartAsstro. Shawna offers a unique, original and very funny take on astrology which you mustn't miss! Her Astrology readings are highly intuitive, caring and thoughtful.If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week01:27 Astrological Transits and Their Impacts05:18 Virgo Season: Themes of Change and Purification08:57 Uranus and Its Influence on Virgo Season12:27 Venus in Leo: Boldness and Expression16:13 Venus Opposite Pluto: Tension and Transformation19:37 Mercury in Virgo: Recalibration and Practicality23:36 Eclipse Season: Preparing for Change27:01 Conclusion and Future InsightsWalking in the Sky - Nico Staf. Thank you, please remember to like, subscribe and comment with your questions.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Augustastrology #VenusPluto #2025astrology #astrology #VirgoSeason #MercuryinLeoChrista - Practical Astros Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticAstrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna www.smartasstro.comSonia Celestia Astrology www.celestiaastrology.comThank you for reading the Weekly Forecast. To receive regular new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or upgrading and supporting my work as a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

The Decan of Transformation* Co-rulers: Venus and Moon* Element: Water (Fixed)* Tarot: 7 of Cups* Wild Way Oracle: Transformation* Keywords: Unfulfilled Desires, Loss and Decay, DecompositionThe Burning Question for this New Moon is: What must we relinquish to reclaim our deeper power?This new moon in Scorpio invites us to surrender, release, shed or exfoliate our outdated forms and stories, the hidden emotional debts, unfulfilled desires, and ghost-stories we carry. Who are we, under all that weight? This is a New Moon that plunges us into deep, dark, warm and still waters and shines a reflective light on the secrets held within. The Moon is in its fall here, a place of secrecy, and hidden (or unacknowledged) desire. In the fixed, yin or feminine water sign of Scorpio, the Moon navigates shadowy terrain, where feelings run deep and transformation arises through symbolic cycles of death and rebirth. Picture dark caves or maybe you prefer hot springs, the secrets and unique life that flourishes within murky swamp water or the soggy ashes after the fire. This is the spirit realm of the serpent, the compost heap, the scorpion and the phoenix. It is ruled by Mars, but here we are offered a battle-weary side of the dusty warrior planet, the fire of conflict has been dampened by inner reflection and growth. This is the watery moat trench, or the hot bath easing aching muscles, where reflection allows old identities to dissolve and obsessions to rot away and transform into fertile soil to nourish the new.Fixed, Feminine Water: A Scorpio ContainerScorpio is a fixed-water sign, ruled by Mars. In Scorpio, we come face to face with intensity and the underworld of psyche. Currently, ruler Mars is travelling through Sagittarius, this is an outgoing fire sign which asks to expand and explore rather than digest internally. This means the Scorpio terrain is being stirred from outside, rousing what lies beneath to the surface.Scorpio is a fixed water sign, deeply yin and subterranean. The water here is still and reflective, it stews, it seeps, it remembers. The water holds intense feelings, depth, and emotional currents.The fixed modality offers endurance, an inner persistence, willpower and signifies things that can take root and hold. The feminine nature gives it receptivity, together with the Mars rulership, this gives it resolve and the ability to transform whatever it finds. Rather than flow around obstacles, Scorpio waters are more likely to dissolve them. They hold grief, passion, memory, and metamorphosis.When the Moon is new here, you may be unaware of the deep emotions being stirred up as the past rises unbidden. It will take time before the Moon’s full light reveals the secrets held within those waters and below the surface. Scorpio teaches us how to contain power, hold pain with dignity, and importantly, to alchemise endings into thresholds of renewal.The Scorpio New Moon is placed in Decan III, a place of nostalgia and profound release. This is the last and a complex decan of Scorpio, co-ruled by Venus and the Moon, two soft, yin and reflective inner planets of the Night, attempting to soothe and heal the waters of Mars’ domain. The mood could be said to hold a nostalgic, dreamlike, and longing quality. The shadow is that it can also turn to a harsh side as well, love can turn sour, and bitterness can become a welcome guest. I imagine that Miss Haversham from Great Expectations would have had placements in Scorpio *. Old desires, hopes and dreams may refuse to die quietly and could come up unexpectedly for re-examination. Release is an important lesson to master here. It is here we are asked to honestly confront our unfulfilled desires, unrequited loves, our obsessions, and our illusions of control. If you are willing and brave you may choose to look honestly at the reflections and surrender to the transformation that awaits.The Moon in Her Fall, Protected by MarsThe Moon is in fall in Scorpio, depressed, discomforted, vulnerable, far from her exaltation in Taurus. This lunar placement is often emotionally raw, exposing buried patterns and may bring the desire to cling. Yet from this depth, an unexpected power can arise, the only path for the Moon now is to rise up, but how?Mars, ruler of Scorpio, has no line of sight from Jupiterian Sagittarius, meaning that Mars cannot offer support to our struggling Lunar emotions at present. Nature of New MoonsA New Moon marks the conjunction, or meeting of Moon and Sun. A time when the moon is dark in the sky, too close to the Sun to reflect its light. This is symbolically a fresh beginning, a “seed-moment” of inner intention emerging from darkness into possibility. Demetra George writes in her blog post demetra-george.com , “at the New Moon, the seed of a new vision is cast, the lunar instinct aligns behind the solar purpose”. For those of us who follow the changes in the sky, this is a moment to pause, sense what wants to come to life, note what changes are happening around us and set an inner tone or intention.Moon Family: Scorpio IIIThis New Moon is part of a Lunar Gestational Cycle or Moon Family. Moon Families are a pattern that unfolds over 27 months, or just over 2 years, punctuated by key lunation phases, which recur in the same degree range of the same zodiac sign. These Moon Families mark developmental arcs, longer stories that build over time. They begin with a seed of intention or insight at the New Moon, find their first visibility nine months later, maybe asking for some adjustment or changes, reach full clarity and culmination after eighteen months, and resolve or integrate after twenty-seven months, when we then move into a time of release, reflection and preparation for the next cycle.This method is introduced and outlined more fully by Dietrich Pessin in Lunar Shadows III.* 20th November 2025 — New Moon (Seeding)* 20th August 2026 — First Quarter (Action)* 20th May 2027 — Full Moon (Illumination)* 17th February 2028 — Last Quarter (Integration)We are entering the seeding phase of this family, so the focus is mainly internal. What emerges here may only bear fruit later in the cycle. The full harvest is still ahead after the first quarter adjustments have been made. * The seed moment may carry themes of emotional intensity, obsession, hidden truths, or regenerative healing. * The first visible sprouts of growth will come at the First Quarter Moon on 20th August 2026, when something is asked to be acted upon, or the course is corrected. * The Full Moon on 20 May 2027 brings that story into full bloom, and its culmination * last adjustments begin at the Last Quarter Moon on 17 February 2028 when it begins to be time to review what to release and what to carry forward into the next cycle. Within Scorpio III the tone is one of deep purification and transformation. Unfulfilled desires, loss and decay, and the decomposition of old patterns so that something new may be born. If you have placements near 25–29° of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius, this Moon may mark a significant beginning to a new long-term story for you in your journey through grief, healing, release, intimacy, and self-trust. People with significant placements in Water signs (Scorpio, Pisces, Cancer) or late fixed-sign degrees (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) may feel this story showing up for them more intensely. Also, those with Mars as their Lord of the Year or Solar Return Ascendant ruler. You might be asked to work through emotional residue, to reclaim power you gave away, or your may discover that the “fear of letting go” is the trap. The invitation is to clear what is emerging from the deep-water sediment so that the next layer of inner clarity can emerge.Do you know what house Scorpio is in for your Natal (Birth) chart? This will add more information about what themes might arise. An astrologer or Astro Coach can help you explore this further. You can book a reading with me here.I have recorded YouTube videos to help you learn how to cast a chart and identify the houses so you can clarify what themes to expect. My Astro Coaching workbook will help you work and co create with the lunations.You can purchase it here or download it for free when you upgrade your Substack subscription to join Celestia Circle where we gather to look at how the Moon Families are unfolding, and I support you to work with them.Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to join the Celestia Circle and have support to explore and work with the Moon Families intentionally 🌙Decan Scorpio III — The Realm of TransformationThis New Moon meets silently in the third decan of Scorpio, a place known as transformative. The co-rulers Venus and the Moon lend a more reflective, relational texture, as they conspire with their fellow planet of the night, sign ruler Mars. Scorpio III is where desire, memory, and emotion become entangled in obsessions, unfulfilled fantasies, and the painful process of letting go. This is the decan Austin Coppock named the Crow, the guardian of thresholds, and the bird who is known to pick through bones and shiny objects, deciphering meaning and value from the remnants. It is where we might scavenge the past and repurpose loss into wisdom. A bird of deep memory and transformation. Crows will remember, crows mourn their dead and crows collect the shiny fragments of life. They are scavengers and seers, bridging life and death, the known and the unknown, as they protect the threshold of Scorpio. Austin Coppock writes that this decan contains a “formula of liberation, for if we were not capable of laying our desires to rest, returning them to pure energy, we would be enchained forever, prisoners of what we once held dear”. Again, I think of the story and lesson of Miss Haversham, which forever haunts young girls as a warning to release lost love. Kira Ryberg captures the emotional texture of this decan through the lens of nostalgia, memory, and the haunting pull of what once was or might have been. It’s a decan of longing, both poetic and painful. There is an ache for something lost, something imagined, something that once was or what we think could have been. It matters, then, what we choose to do with these emotions, what will Mars choose to sustain? How might we create a safe and healthy container for this nostalgia that allows us to move on? Wild Way Oracle card -TransformationThe Wild Way Oracle card for this decan is called Transformation, showing the mythic image of the cormorant. The card shows the bird, emerging from the water, head up and wings outstretched. The Sun, which isn't visible, has broken through the grey, cloudy sky and is bathing the bird in its rays. We see a full mirror image reflection of the bird in the water.The card offers keywords to help and guide us at this time:-Unfulfilled Desires-Loss and Decay-DecompositionExerpt from the Wild Way Oracle Book by Nicola Allan:“..Cormorant is possessed by obsession. He dives to depths uncharted but returns to the surface with barely a sardine. As he slowly dries out his wings, he wonders what could have been. Though instead of grasping onto this, he releases the hungry ghosts and is transformed. A defeated and bedraggled seabird turns into a creature who is both wistful and wise. He can try fishing in a different spot tomorrow. Do you need to give something up that just cannot be? You are reminded that this often creates space for an alternative and much better option to emerge.”We can benefit by using this time to get clear on what we really want, and what we may be holding onto that could be blocking it, and why. Do you need to give something up that just cannot be? Releasing may create the space for an alternative and much better option to emerge. It is most likely if this affects your chart, that you already know what is calling to be released, what is already beginning to feel unhealthy for you. As the decan is ruled by Venus (the attraction principle) and the Moon (our emotional body), the threshold we cross now is likely to not be just abstract, it is likely to also be felt, lived in our relationships, memory, and hidden longings.Seven of Cups – Enchanting IllusionsThe tarot card correspondence for this decan is the Seven of Cups, a haunting vision of illusion, enchantment and temptation. A figure which we see from behind, stands gazing up at a cloud holding possibilities. There are 7 floating chalices, each containing a different dream, desire, or perhaps danger. There are riches, power, love, mystery, and destruction swirling before them, treasure, triumph, tempting if only they could be certain of what is real, each cup a spell. This illustrates Scorpio III’s lesson, discernment is born not in fantasy, but in the slow clarity of what dreams cannot deliver. In this watery, nocturnal ruled space of dim light, discernment is challenging. Are these images prophetic visions or mere distractions? Which desire is worth pursuing, and which might be a poison apple?How can any of us tell which is real, or if all is as it seems? What do you want to see in a cup that may be an Illusion?For this New Moon, the Seven of Cups reminds us that too many options, longing, or an inability to discern truth from fantasy can paralyse us - that phrase we hear now, analysis paralysis! It speaks to the heartache of wanting what we know cannot be, how we can easily become attached to that dream and stop questioning it so that we eventually lose sight of the real possibilities before us. Finally, we hope to reach the wisdom that can come from choosing clarity over chaos and illusion.In the dark of this New Moon, inviting inner reflection, the Seven of Cups asks us to:* Name any illusions you might have been chasing* Ask what has possessed your attention, your dreams or heart. How do you know it is true for you?* Release any fixations, reclaim your vision and prepare to recalibrate. We cannot transform what we refuse to let go of. But if we can name the fantasy for what it is, we begin a process of realisation. Who knows, as the Moon Family story arc progresses, you may find something better, truer, or more aligned, just waiting for you, previously obscured by the clutter of the choices.Hidden Richness- Dreaming the DecansThis verse from T. Susan Chang’s Dreaming the Decans beautifully evokes the imaginative, decaying magic of this decan:Images arise in me,Fictions born in fantasy.By some secret sorceryWhat I imagine comes to be.Seeker, lost in endless dreamingDivine the truth within the seeming.Husks and remnants, dirty dregs,Incubate my precious eggs,Find the richness in decayHidden from the light of day.This illustrates how Scorpio III symbolises the underworld of the water signs, containing psychic sediment, the emotional depth, but also the hidden wealth buried in decay.The Astrological ConversationThis New Moon may be complex and emotionally intense, as we might expect when the Moon is in her fall in Scorpio. The Moon here must work hard to rise up again from her place of greatest challenge. Her usual nurturing light becomes filtered through underground, cthonic waters, slow, fixed, hidden, pressurised. She is uncomfortable, but facing her truths and allowing that discomfort to inform her journey through the 3 Decans of Scorpio. Finally, reaching this decan of transformation to complete the experience before emerging reborn. I like to think she becomes re-empowered here to continue on her journey where she nurtures and cares for us all, connecting with all the planets on her monthly trip around the zodiac. Temporarily, she is less able to tend to our needs as she first needs to address her own, as all Mothers must at times. * The fallen Moon meets the Sun in Scorpio (at 28°11′), marking the New Moon. They are joined by Mercury in cazimi, within very close conjunction. Here it is said to be in the Throne Room of the King, the Sun, an elevated position, with the Sun and Moon. This suggests that the unconscious emotional content, Moon, meets the conscious identity, Sun, through our minds and thoughts, the mental principle, Mercury, offering a rare moment of clarity beneath the surface and the potential to bring new words and ideas to this intense lunation once Mercury re-emerges. It is worth noting dream insights and meditating for breakthroughs and downloads from Mercury at this time of Cazimi and New Moon. * Venus is co-present in this stellium, but she is in Scorpio II, here her laughter grows quieter. Love must hold passion for her, attractions hold an all-or-nothing quality and demand sacred trust. Venus brings a relational, value-oriented tone. She asks what relationships, what values must dissolve or transform now?* Mars, as ruler of Scorpio, is in the next sign of Sagittarius. This means there is a blind spot, Mars cannot offer help or direction and supervision because the planet is said to be ‘averse’, the rays of light it casts do not reach around the corner to Scorpio. Mars is on a solo quest to find his own faith and mission here in Sagittarius. * The grand trine is separating and reforming. Retrograde and exalted Jupiter in Cancer, together with retrograde Saturn in Pisces, form a whole sign grand water trine with the Scorpio stellium. The Moon and Sun recently left an exact trine to these planets and Venus will be the next planet to complete the exact trine. This water-dominated triangle suggests past emotional stories returning, unstoppable flows of feeling that loop back. Events from earlier in the month may still be looking for healing, and this may be an ongoing, longer-term story for you. * Cazimi Mercury has also formed an exact opposition with retrograde Uranus newly returned to Taurus. Uranus is back in Taurus for the last time, for most of us for our lifetimes. It will turn direct at 27 degrees of Taurus on 4th February 2026, then return to Gemini on 26th April 2026. It will not return to Taurus after that until April 2102, 76 years. This opposing tension between internal transformation of the New Moon and our minds (Scorpio) and external/earthly disruption (Taurus) may bring unexpected revelations, awakenings, and sudden value-shifts to the surface. Journaling Prompts & Ritual SuggestionsJournaling Prompts:* What emotional story keeps repeating in my life that I have long outgrown?* If I were to fill Seven of Cups of dreams and wishes right now, what would I choose? Are any of them an illusion, and which is most real for you?* What value or relationship am I attached to that is asking for transformation in some form?* How can I honour the grief, nostalgia or longing I feel, yet move through it toward something different?* What new seed of intention do I plant beneath the surface in this moment?* Sit quietly with a journal and candle in a dim space. Visualise diving into dark Scorpionic water and reaching down to retrieve one object in the sediment, then bring it to the surface as a symbol of what you must release. When it reaches the light, reflect on how, or if, it has changed for you, bless and thank it, and let it go. Journal your insights to hold the memory. Scorpio III: A Devotional ReflectionThe Cormorant of the Wild Way Oracle swims alone. Obsessed, he dives again and again for what he cannot have. But at some point, he releases the hunger and the fixation on that favourite diving place. In that letting go, he transforms, not into something shiny or perfect, but into something wiser. What desire must you lay to rest with this New Moon? What illusion is ready to fall away, so that something more real may grow in its place? How can you release it lightly? Can you create your own watery ritual to symbolise this release? Speak your story, for one last time, tell it to a falling leaf, a stick or a stone before casting it into flowing water, maybe? Then allow it to be carried far away from you.Let this New Moon carry your grief, your ache, your old story down into the depths. It never gets a happier ending, no matter how many times you retell it or replay it in your head. And then, rise lighter. Rise ready.And Finally…In bringing all these threads together, we must then return to our burning question: What must we relinquish to reclaim our deeper power? The New Moon in Scorpio is calling us to dive beneath the surface, to acknowledge the ghosts of our past, the cups of longing, the patterns that no longer yield fruit. To do the journalling work, and maybe also the painful rituals of release. Allow the guardian crow to guide you through the decay of the past to the potential treasure you may have buried and forgotten. Welcome nostalgia to soften your heart, but you cannot stay, as it may blind you to what must be laid to rest. We are invited to seed something new in this rich, dark soil of inner transformation. This Scorpio New Moon teaches that we have reached a threshold. Will you move through it, or stay with Miss Haversham in the past? Consider whether what’s ending may never have truly been?What remains? Maybe it is you.More awake. More clear.More open to what is. And the next day, you can try fishing in a different spot. Travel well, friends.Sonia* Note: I looked up the chart for when Great Expectations was first serialised on 1 December, 1860. There was no surprise to find Venus in Scorpio, in the first decan ruled by Mars in Pisces, in Venus’ Exaltation, so a mixed reception between them. There was also a Cancer Moon, approaching the last quarter phase. Interestingly, Uranus was in Gemini and Neptune in Pisces. Perhaps the generational lessons of that story are coming back into our consciousness. Chapters00:00 Unveiling the Scorpio New Moon’s Mysteries05:15 Navigating Emotional Depths and Transformations08:40 The Cycle of Lunar Intentions and Growth14:28 Releasing Illusions and Embracing New Beginnings19:53 The Power of Letting Go and Inner Reflection24:42 Borealis.mp4My books are open if you would like a personal and individual Astrology reading. I set a healing Reiki intention for every client, based on your chart before the reading. You can opt of this when you book at CelestiaAstrology.comCelestia Circle meets monthly to look ahead at the Lunations and the Moon Families.Celestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Join the Celestia Circle Community working with Moon Families by upgrading to paid here 🌙Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions.References:AustinCoppock.com The Decans: Images and ApplicationsBernadette Brady, Predictive Astrology The Eagle and the LarkDietrich Pessin Lunar Families IIIKiraRyberg.com The 36 DecansT Susan Chang Dreaming the DecansThe Wild Way Oracle deck and Oracle Guide Book by Nicola Allan @nicola_allan on Instagram & Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, for the fourth week of August, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️and Shawna of SmartAsstro discuss the astrological events for the week of 20th to 27th August, focusing on the transition into Virgo season. The significance of the new moon in Virgo, and the influence of Uranus in Gemini. They explore the dynamics of Venus moving into Leo and its opposition to Pluto, as well as Mercury's transition into Virgo. The discussion emphasises practical insights for navigating these astrological shifts and preparing for the upcoming eclipses.Asteri Sofia Kairos will again be offering the popular Eclipse Workshop, offering guidance and all you need to know to ease you through the September Eclipse Season, and so much more! Myth, Magic and Time! Bookings are now open to register for the live event on 13 September. The Workbook is still being crafted in the Virgo Workshop and will be with all registrants before the event.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer. a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.We all have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.You can email Shawna at [email protected] for her incredible readings by donation and find her on Substack and Social Media as Shawna and SmartAsstro. Shawna offers a unique, original and very funny take on astrology which you mustn't miss! Her Astrology readings are highly intuitive, caring and thoughtful.If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week01:27 Astrological Transits and Their Impacts05:18 Virgo Season: Themes of Change and Purification08:57 Uranus and Its Influence on Virgo Season12:27 Venus in Leo: Boldness and Expression16:13 Venus Opposite Pluto: Tension and Transformation19:37 Mercury in Virgo: Recalibration and Practicality23:36 Eclipse Season: Preparing for Change27:01 Conclusion and Future InsightsWalking in the Sky - Nico Staf. Thank you, please remember to like, subscribe and comment with your questions.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Augustastrology #VenusPluto #2025astrology #astrology #VirgoSeason #MercuryinLeoChrista - Practical Astros Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticAstrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna www.smartasstro.comSonia Celestia Astrology www.celestiaastrology.comThank you for reading the Weekly Forecast. To receive regular new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or upgrading and supporting my work as a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, for the fourth week of August, Christa of Practical Astros ⚕️and Shawna of SmartAsstro discuss the astrological events for the week of 20th to 27th August, focusing on the transition into Virgo season. The significance of the new moon in Virgo, and the influence of Uranus in Gemini. They explore the dynamics of Venus moving into Leo and its opposition to Pluto, as well as Mercury's transition into Virgo. The discussion emphasises practical insights for navigating these astrological shifts and preparing for the upcoming eclipses.Asteri Sofia Kairos will again be offering the popular Eclipse Workshop, offering guidance and all you need to know to ease you through the September Eclipse Season, and so much more! Myth, Magic and Time! Bookings are now open to register for the live event on 13 September. The Workbook is still being crafted in the Virgo Workshop and will be with all registrants before the event.About Us: At ASK (Asteri Sofia Kairos), we are dedicated to providing you with traditional astrology insights. Whether you're an astrologer. a student, or just starting your astro journey, our weekly updates and workshops will help you navigate the universal flow.We all have our books open for Astrology readings with special offers. Christa offers magical, wise, popular and accurate Tarot readings. Astrologer at large, Christa, is “Practical Astros” on socials. While she has a diversity of astrological work, it is founded in consulting natal charts for people, just like you, utilising astrology and tarot. She uses ancient techniques while minding the modern world. Book a reading! Subscribe to her writing and follow her on YouTube.You can email Shawna at [email protected] for her incredible readings by donation and find her on Substack and Social Media as Shawna and SmartAsstro. Shawna offers a unique, original and very funny take on astrology which you mustn't miss! Her Astrology readings are highly intuitive, caring and thoughtful.If you are interested in finding a mentor, email us (youcanaskairos.com) with your requirements and if you have a focus. Beginners and groups are welcome. If you need financial assistance, we offer a sliding scale. The astrologers offering Mentoring include Christa of PracticalAstros.com and Sonia of CelestiaAstrology.com.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week01:27 Astrological Transits and Their Impacts05:18 Virgo Season: Themes of Change and Purification08:57 Uranus and Its Influence on Virgo Season12:27 Venus in Leo: Boldness and Expression16:13 Venus Opposite Pluto: Tension and Transformation19:37 Mercury in Virgo: Recalibration and Practicality23:36 Eclipse Season: Preparing for Change27:01 Conclusion and Future InsightsWalking in the Sky - Nico Staf. Thank you, please remember to like, subscribe and comment with your questions.Stay Connected: Subscribe for our newsletters and register for offerings at https://mailchi.mp/4f318bf3b65f/asteri-sofia-kairosThe ladies of ASK all have books open for readings and new clients. You can book with any of us here:Christa -Practical Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticastrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna [email protected] Sonia celestiaastrology.com💖 Please Support and Help us Grow Our Channel: If you enjoy our content, we welcome your support in the currency of likes, subscriptions, and comments with your questions! Your support helps us reach more people with the wisdom of astrology.#astrology #Augustastrology #VenusPluto #2025astrology #astrology #VirgoSeason #MercuryinLeoChrista - Practical Astros Astros www.practicalastros.comMandi Rae @ecstaticAstrology www.ecstaticastrology.comShawna Shawna www.smartasstro.comSonia Celestia Astrology www.celestiaastrology.comThank you for reading the Weekly Forecast. To receive regular new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or upgrading and supporting my work as a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the practice of astro-mindfulness meditation, which blends astrology with meditation to cultivate present-moment awareness. The guided meditation takes listeners through a journey of self-reflection, connection with nature, and nurturing personal growth. It emphasises the importance of balance, joy, and intention in life, encouraging participants to reflect on their experiences and plant seeds of wisdom for the future. Explore the themes of truth and connection with nature, emphasising the importance of expressing your truth and embodying the beauty of the natural world.The Taurus Full Moon on 5th November 2025 shines in the Decan of Taurus II. This Astro Mindfulness guides you through the overarching themes of Taurus II, a decan ruled by the Moon and Mercury, with Venus and the Moon as the domicile and exaltation rulers of Taurus Through visualisation imagery, engaging the senses and reflective questions, you are invited to engage with your inner world and find harmony within yourself and the environment. Takeaway insights to plant into your active world. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Astro Mindfulness01:17 Guided Meditation for Present Moment Awareness05:45 Visualisation and Connection with Nature09:46 Reflections on Growth and Nurturing15:39 Exploring Joy and Celebration in Life20:01 Closing Thoughts and Integration of ExperienceCelestia Astrology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This meditation is not only for the Full Moon, it is also helpful for those with placements in Taurus II that they may seek to understand better. It is timeless, so return to it whenever it is helpful, especially if this is the Decan of your Sun, Moon or Ascendant. If your Lord of the Year is travelling through this Decan, and aspecting planets in your chart, it may be particularly helpful. Find the sister episode which takes a deeper dive into the astrology of the Taurus Full Moon hereI will continue to offer Full Moon Astro Mindfulness inspired by the Decan to all subscribers and am sharing them with Asteri Sofia Kairos. I am also creating New Moon Astro Mindfulness for those who wish to join for a complete Lunar Decan Walk. These are available to paid subscribers. These will eventually be available to all for purchase as a complete set and will, in true Saturnian style, take some time to complete as a Decan walk with the lunations.Thank you, please like, subscribe and comment to engage and share your experience of this Taurus Full Moon or this meditation. Please share your stories or leave a Moon 🌙 or Taurus ♉️ emoji if this meditation has been helpful for you. Upgrade to a paid subscription to access the complete Full and New Moon decan walk as they are posted. If you are in a position to, and you want whoever your favourite astrologer(s) is/are to continue writing or recording the content you enjoy, please consider how you will thank and encourage them. If you can’t offer financial support, your likes, comments and shares are equally valued and appreciated as currency as they help the work reach others. Travel well friendsSonia and Asteri Sofia Kairos#AstroMindfulness #FullMoonInTaurus #Meditation #Astrology #Mindfulness #decans #decanTaurusII #Moon #Mercury #Taurus #LunarDecanWalk #Taurus II #taurusfullmoon If you are looking for an Astrologer and you enjoy my style of Astrology, I have space for new clients. My consultations start at £15 for a one-question reading, and I offer to set a healing Reiki intention for every client before the reading. (You can opt out of this if you prefer) Book at CelestiaAstrology.com.If you prefer to go deeper and work with the Moons’ cycles and the planets in your personal chart then I also offer Astro Coaching for those familiar with their natal charts. Contact me through a message here, or book at CelestiaAstrology.com. You can join Celestia Circle when you become a paid subscriber. Download the Astro Coaching WorkBook and access the archive of posts which guide you through it, working with the Moons. Join the live monthly Celestia Circles where we review the lunations ahead and work with the Moon Families, receive the full Decan walk as it is posted, ask Horary questions by donation AND get a discount code from readings! The WorkBook is also available for purchase at low cost here.Please do leave a comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences or questions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit celestiaastrology.substack.com/subscribe