Cosmic Correspondence – Neptune Goes Retrograde

From June 16 until November 22, 2017 Neptune will be retrograde in the sign of Pisces. Neptune rules the sign of Pisces – dreamy and nebulous.  Very creative and imaginative, yet prone to delusion.

This retrograde transit may force you to leave the world of imagination and face reality. Whatever illusion you may have surrounding a particular area (or areas) of your life…this is the wake up call.  And the more illusion or delusion you’ve placed around these things…the more harsh the wake up call is going to be.

Pisces can be prone to substance abuse, a way of escaping reality. So be mindful not to delve into this form of escapism.  Remember that whatever you resist, persists.  Better to face things head on than to avoid them in a flurry of intoxication.

And because Neptune is internally focused, this may be a time when you find yourself….well….focused on yourself.  Be careful you don’t get consumed with your own worries and preoccupations or self-pity.  Having said that, this is a wonderful time for spiritual growth and development. Meditation, and “going within” for solace and greater understanding is ideal.

If you are a Pisces, or a Pisces rising or moon, you’re going to be feeling this the most. Whenever your signs ruling planet is involved in a transit, you tend to be affected by it more than others.   Again, try not to lose yourself in chemical substances or get too caught up in self-pity.  All planets go retrograde at some point, and they all go direct. So, this too shall pass.

Try to use the energy as best you can. Confront what needs to be confronted head on and in a direct way.  Retrograde transits are a good time for “re” everything.  Reviewing, revising, recalling.  Review what needs to be addressed…and address it. You’ll be stronger and wiser for doing so.

Be open to what calls you…

OracleIndigo

Cosmic Correspondence – Jupiter Direct, All Systems Go…

June 2017 promises to be pretty extraordinary in terms of astrology.  Perhaps the biggest news is that Jupiter will go direct on June 9.  Jupiter is the big planet of abundance, expansion, good fortune and good luck, growth.  He is the gift-giver of the universe. He’s been transiting Libra since September 2016 and will stay in Libra until October 2017.  He’s been retrograde for a little bit, but is going to go direct on June 9.

What does this mean? If you’re a Libra or a Libra rising (or have Libra in any prominent positions in your natal chart),  this is a tremendous boost from the universe to move forward. To progress things you’ve wanted to see progress and develop.  Goals, dreams, desires.  This is your year to make it happen. And from June until October, this energy will be especially potent.  So take advantage of it.

On June 9, there will also be a Full Moon in Sagittarius.  Jupiter rules Sagittarius.  So the energy felt on this day (and about two or three days before and after this day) will be explosive (in a good way). Sagittarius is a fire sign,  and fire signs tend to be about movement and expansion.

In June, Venus will also transit Taurus.  Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so she’s quite at home with Taurus.  Any time a planet is in the sign it rules, it’s a good thing.  Venus rules love and romance and luxury and money. Creature comforts.  And Taurus (and Libra) both like nice things.  Taurus is an earth sign, so Venus here is about sensual love.  Earthy, deep, lusty love.

We also have the the summer solstice on June 21. The “official” start of summer.  Whenever there is a shift with the seasons, so too with the astrological energy.  On this date, the sun will leave Gemini and enter Cancer.  We go from light, airy energy to a little more sensitive and emotional.  Gemini is an intellectual sign, all about communication. They love social scenes and mingling.  Cancer can be a little more reserved.  The crab going into its shell when it feels threatened.  Family oriented and sometimes moody.

Mercury also joins the sun in Cancer on June 21. So communication may take a little bit of an inward turn.  Meditation is recommended to look within.  But so is just spending quiet time along somewhere without distraction.

I’m excited for this month.  We just got out of a phase where there were a lot of planets in retrograde and slowly, one by one, they’ve been coming out of it. With Jupiter direct, it really is a signal to move forward with anything you’ve wanted to develop or grow. Business/career, relationships, finances, diet and health goals…now is the time.  Don’t let this pass you by.  Open your arms wide and let the universe know you’re open to receiving whatever miracles it has ready for you.

Be open to what calls you…

OracleIndigo