After a tumultuous start to 2021, a year we all hoped to see things get better, we can now start to look forward to the second half of the year, where things will start to shift for the better. A big focus has been on society, structure, policy, science, and other hard-cut conversations. With a pandemic still on our hands and great social change occurring, we are seeing great division globally and locally regarding masks, vaccines, policing, immigration, wages, and numerous other big-ticket items. Futuristic, revolutionary, and just Jupiter has been in Aquarius for much of the year, while social media has given us the opportunity to express opinions, or rather argue them at each other, without much understanding of how the other feels or perceives the situation. With so much divisiveness in the air, we seem to have forgotten understanding, compassion, and empathy. But with Jupiter temporarily moving into Pisces, we may get some change of heart for the second half of the year.
July
Fortunately, that is where the July 9th New Moon in Cancer starts us off, with a focus on our deeper emotions. This new moon symbolizes the extra bit of nurture and compassion we need moving forward. Whether this extra bit of love energy is for your romantic, platonic, or even professional relationships, turn inwards during this alignment to fully feel its glow.
Quickly following this new moon is a glorious Venus and Mars conjunction on July 13th. This conjunction will help realign the feminine and masculine principles within you, reminding you to embrace the beauty of life amidst the turbulence and chaos of it all. The two planets align at 20° Leo, represented by the Sabian symbols of Zuni Indians performing a ritual to the sun, emphasizing the return to natural sources of energy.
A Venus-Mars conjunction at this degree focuses on the importance of nature after the crisis brought about by living in artificial cities. Enjoy this conjunction, whether for a boost in creativity, rebalancing yourself, and finding love, in any form, as well as the preceding new moon energy to carry you through the month.
Right after the Sun enters Leo, we have a full moon in Aquarius on June 23rd, further carrying an energy of connection and friendship, even with those you may not see eye to eye with. Step outside your comfort zone and find people you can be with that allow you to feel free. However, if you find this a challenge this month, don’t worry, as the Aquarius full moon returns next month making a rare double appearance to help you out.
The end of the month offers a little bit of a change of pace. On July 28, Jupiter Retrograde enters Aquarius til October, out of its heartfelt change in Pisces, possibly prompting us to revisit some themes of 2020. Jupiter in Aquarius points to social reform, which we may experience more of over the next few months. Mars in Virgo shows up the following day to help you put life back in order. Organizing, establishing a mindfulness or exercise routine, or better diet are all things that may come up for you. However, be careful of taking on too much at once as Jupiter will be opposing Mars.
August
August begins with a Venus Uranus Trine on the 2nd, a harmonious alignment that may have you finding love where you least expect it. Keep your eyes and heart open on this special day. Also, starting off the month are Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto in retrograde, with Uranus to join later this month. The Lionsgate Portal on the 8th of the month also brings about the Leo New moon, a great day to connect with higher frequencies and get some great downloads. This high energy is great for mediation, healing, shadow work, or a spiritual retreat. However, be aware of emotional sensitivity and make sure to be easy on yourself and practice a lot of self care.
Venus moves into Libra on the 15th, one of its ruling signs. This is a powerful day for abundant Venus love energy, and we may experience harmony or balance with relationship or business matters. Use this energy to bring in more love, beauty, and money into your experience! For business affairs, put an extra effort into increasing royalties, commissions, or wages.
On August 19th, Uranus begins its retrograde cycle in the sign of Taurus, and will remain there until January 18, 2022.
Uranus is the planet of awakening, and this retrograde may prompt a trip down memory lane or a feeling like we need to revisit the past in some way before we can move ahead. As it travels retrograde, we may get deeper insights or truths about issues that have been unfolding since the start of this year.
Uranus is known to also bring sudden change or surprise, so notice the effect manifesting has in your life around this time too. Globally, Uranus retrograde in Taurus will focus on issues regarding food supply, humanitarian efforts, freedom, and technology.
As mentioned, a soft Full Moon in Aquarius returns on the 22nd, carrying with it expansive energy to help you feel part of something bigger. Jupiter will also affect this full moon, bringing with it abundance and prosperity. Remember what had come up for you at the Aquarius full moon last month, as this reappearance will help soften any tensions from that time period.
The month ends and the Sun moves into Virgo, allowing some of the confident, creative energy from Leo to connect with us deeply on a personal level and help us move toward achievement. Be wary of making rash decisions at the end of the month, as August 29th brings about a moon wobble, which is the Sun square the Lunar nodes. This can bring about strange weather or internal energy. Stick to your intuition.
September
The September 6 New Moon in Virgo is trine Uranus in Taurus, which has the reputation of being a great disrupter and great awakener. This harmonious connection with the Virgo new moon will help you support your health, wellbeing, and work life. A loose conjunction between Sun – Moon and Mars- Pluto will provide extra energy and a big boost of power to help get things done. Venus moves into Scorpio on September 10th, which rules power, money, sex, shared resources, finances, and secrets.
Shortly after, Mars moves into Libra on September 15th, and you should use this energy to build constructive and productive relationships, especially with yourself. You will get another reminder of this on the Full Moon in Pisces on September 21. This aspect is characterized by the Sabian symbol of Light Breaking Into Many Colors As It Passes Through A Prism.
The second half of September is a great time to focus on yourself, putting extra efforts into bringing abundance into your life and shining brightly as you do. Mercury goes retrograde on September 27th, so make sure to do your work this month.
October
October brings with it great opportunities for change. All major planets, with the exception of Uranus and Neptune, will go direct within a few days of each other.
The Libra full moon of October 6th brings with it a passionate plea to bring some additional beauty and fun into your life. Pluto goes direct the same day, adding some extra transformational energy into this change. Venus moves into Sagittarius the day after, also supporting your freedom to be you.
October 9th, Venus and the moon meet at 29° of Scorpio. The Sabian symbol for this is a woman, crying for her children. This may be a time to advocate for the rights of others or those less fortunate. Insight, awareness, and creativity might be high at a time like this. If that wasn’t enough cosmic energy for you, the next day, Saturn goes direct.
With the two heavy hitters Pluto and Saturn both stationing and moving direct five days apart promises a week of change. On the personal level, Pluto will help you find your passion and eliminate unhealthy obsessions while Saturn helps you focus on what is important for you to reach your life’s purpose. Embrace this time of change and put your attention on what brings you a sense of meaning.
The following week, on October 18, Mercury and Jupiter go direct. Coming out of a week of change, Mercury will require you to choose your words carefully as Jupiter helps your wheels get turning. This energy may get intense in the following days, culminating at the Full Moon in Aries 28° on October 20th.
This full moon may be cathartic for you, as it may bring to light missed opportunities or broken promises. The Sabian symbol for this is, “a large audience confronting a performer who disappointed their expectations.” Something hasn’t turned out the way we wanted, or expected, or hoped. This may be an opportunity to confront it, whether personally or socially.
Mars will be in Scorpio during Halloween, and the Sun square Saturn brings some extra intensity. All saints Day, Samhain, is the halfway point between the fall equinox and the winter solstice, and marks the harvest time and preparation for the winter ahead. At this time, you are more able to gather cosmic energies.
November
The Scorpio new moon of November 4th brings the energy of introspection, inventiveness, and cleverness, as well as a need to scratch beneath the surface. Some secrets may come to light, and you may need to deal with and assess them, whether they are yours or others. This energy will be very helpful to those able to see things clearly, observe patterns, and make good decisions.
A certain shedding of things that no longer serve you or people or ideas that have revealed themselves to be different than what you thought or needed. Jupiter’s influence, finally direct, will help support your creative and intuitive energies, helping protect you from those that dont wish you well. This creative energy will also help you gain self-confidence in your field as well as within our social circle.
Do this all before the November 18-19 lunar eclipse in Taurus, where energies start to get muddled again. This eclipse will prompt you to have your priorities clear and emphasize your desire to feel safe and supported. If you are able to establish your priorities and resist temptations, the end of the month may be a trial for you decision making. An expensive or large investment may be warranted and support your material stability, but frivolous or excessive spending will be a bad decision that may bring about undesirable consequences.
December
Neptune goes direct on December 1st, making everything a little rosier, fuzzier, but also confusing and revealing around hidden or ambiguous situations. This follows from the energy of the last month, and the December 4th new moon eclipse in Sagittarius will help reveal a new truth. It will prompt us to rethink some of our belief systems and to build new confidences.
Mercury shifts into wonderous Capricorn on the 13th, as does Mars into Sagittarius. There is a huge shift in energy this week as we approach the full moon in Gemini over the weekend. Mars in Sagittarius adds fire to the lunar eclipse that will help get us into action for making big and important decisions.
The December 18th Gemini Full Moon at 27° occurs on the Galactic Center. This alignment tells us to stay centered or be thrust into the cosmic whirlwind. A cosmic whirlwind may very well be part of your journey, but may not satiate your need for comfort. The Sabian symbol for this aspect is “one who understands that self-mastery is the greatest force for betterment and who studies the wisdom of the ancients with this end in view.”
Venus goes retrograde on December 19th, completing her enlightenment of 2021, and hoping we learned her valuable lessons. Beware of ex-lovers or relationships that had issues around boundaries. Focus on self care, don’t let relationships drain you, and purge what does not help you. This Venus retrograde is the completion of her journey as the evening star, before she rises in early 2022 as the morning star. This particular aspect is significant because she is conjunct Pluto, who is integral to the myth of her death and rebirth in the underworld.
Much of what no longer serves you in your personal life will begin a process of release. This will help your true self come to light more so that you can fulfill your true intentions. The sun moving into Capricorn Brings with its celebrations, exuberance, and uninhibited enjoyment. On December 24th, Saturn squares Uranus for its third and final time this year. The Saturn and Uranus square may bring about a sense of déjà vu from February and June, or cause you to fluctuate between extremes to reconcile two very different mindsets.
This transit has been the impetus for a lot of rewiring behind the scene, signifying a collision between the old and the new and almost certainly a time of new change. Jupiter, the planet of creativity, travel, and expansion returns to Pisces on December 26th, as a symbolic light at end of the tunnel, and perhaps a good omen for the coming year.
