Astrology Brief for January 1-7, 2024 from Sandra Helton©

 

And here we are! It’s 2024 and a beginning fraught with many mixed feelings and yet hopeful for all good things and opportunity in the best way. The astrology chart for the year has Mercury still in retrograde suggesting the year will have a few “do-overs” ranging from personal to national and even international. Reworking of many aspects of life is called for and with Pluto entering Aquarius until 2044 there’s a lot to think about.

Mercury goes direct on Monday, still in Sagittarius that will slowly lead us all toward building in a nice direction with a few lofty goals and inspiration. Your beliefs, how you connect to the world at large and your ideals are leading aspects that are worthy ways to begin a new year.

Also on Monday Venus square Saturn cautions to take your time with personal matters and relationships as there may be setbacks or need to be flexible should another retreat in some way. This is a day to work on scheduling and planning rather than direct action with major things.

The Quarter Moon in Libra occuring Wednesday begins a week long cycle that helps you to see other viewpoints and where you may want to refine relationships and direct interactions. It’s good to refine rather than judge.

Mars enters Capricorn Thursday where it remains until February 13 providing tenacity and the ability to be thorough and persistent as needed. Major projects benefit from this reliable energy and you can build where you need from small tasks, beginning personal maintenance for health, exercise and where you want to build strength and stamina.

The Moon wanes until the next New Moon on January 11 adding to the week a great time for introspection. Journaling a few notes about your feelings and ideals can flow together nicely as a building block of positive intention.

• Monday, January 1, Moon in Virgo
• Tuesday, January 2, Moon in Virgo/Libra
• Wednesday, January 3, Moon in Libra
• Thursday, January 4, Moon in Libra; Mars in Capricorn
• Friday, January 5, Moon in Libra/Scorpio
• Saturday, January 6, Moon in Scorpio
• Sunday, January 7, Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“I have abundant strength and faith to accomplish greatness.”

KEY WORDS

Introspection; pace; align

CopyrightSandraHelton2024

In-depth daily details are on the Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/SandraHelton

Venus in Sagittarius

Venus into Sagittarius at 3:24 PM where it transits until January 23, 2024 expanding the mind and offers hope and inspiration. You may feel emotionally lighter and optimistic that helps to plan and more easily reach out to connect with others. Belief expands as does seeing beyond the immediate. Inspiration is a key energy. This is a nice cycle for visualization and seeking to know and understand from a higher level, recognizing there's more than the mundane. Creativity is limitless.

Astrology Brief for December 25-31, 2023 from Sandra Helton©

 

Completing the 2023 calendar year moves us through a Full Moon, Mercury angling both Neptune and Mars plus Jupiter going direct. In addition, personal lives are stirred through Venus angling well to Pluto and a positive alignment between the Sun and Jupiter. Along the way there are numerous shifts and turns that fill the atmosphere with a lot to think about and even more to consider as we all move toward new opportunities of both light and intrigue.

Venus trine Neptune on Monday increases the romance in everyone that ranges from desire to fantasy through open doors of imagination, creativity and the wonderment of so many aspects that call to the heart to be fulfilled. Allow time to contemplate and visualize your ideal and connect with your truest hearts energy.

The Cancer Full Moon on Tuesday is accompanied with multiple angles to much of the solar system which increases emotion and multiple realizations about life in the now. We go from memories to visions of the future in the way of a long winter’s night of deep dreaming. This is a day to finish up what you can, especially tidying unresolved emotions and residual elements of the year. What you have held close and that has been meaningful resonates through surfaced memories and realities of where you are in your life today.

Wednesday is ruled by the planet Mercury and Mercury forms two specific angles to Neptune and Mars that is unusual and stirs many thoughts. Mercury square Neptune suggests recognizing boundaries and how you relate to others and life specifically regarding truth and purpose. Someone may have a hidden agenda or there may be ungrounded intentions ranging from simply scattered energy to purposeful deception. Give yourself latitude where you feel unsure or something lacks clarity. Mercury conjunct Mars introduces volatility with a sharp edge. This is not a time to take risks of any nature.

On Thursday Mars square Venus further emphasizes a need to pay attention to others motivations and overtures. Take a modest approach to involvements. This is not the best energy for putting all your eggs in one basket or going all in without a logical plan. It’s a wild card vibration.

Venus sextile Pluto on Friday is helpful to see details and grasp fully motivations happening in interactions socially and very personally. It’s helpful for being creative. Also today Venus moves into Sagittarius that lends latitude for seeing the bigger picture in life and having hopefulness and possibly generating opportunity.

• Monday, December 25, Moon in Gemini
• Tuesday, December 26, Moon in Gemini/Cancer
• Wednesday, December 27, Moon in Cancer
• Thursday, December 28, Moon in Cancer/Leo
• Friday, December 29, Moon in Leo
• Saturday, December 30, Moo in Leo
• Sunday, December 31, Moon in Leo/Virgo

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“I create my reality.”

KEY WORDS

See; realize; complete; recognize

CopyrightSandraHelton2024

In-depth daily details are on the Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/SandraHelton

Astrology Brief for December 18-24, 2023 from Sandra Helton©

Winter Solstice at Stonehenge in England

In addition to the strength and power of the Sun moving into Capricorn that is the Winter Solstice it forms several angles all week making for another week of strong energy. The Sun and Moon square on Tuesday create the Quarter Moon in Pisces and on Sunday the Sun is sextile Saturn that together call for a realignment of responsibilities and long-term obligations and structures.

With Mercury retrograde these solar angles blend to help rethink and possibly rework projects and life choices so that you can manage and maintain for optimal priority. Right away on Monday Mercury trine Jupiter benefits working with all types of realignment including commitments and contracts further strengthened by Mercury sextile Saturn on Thursday. Mercury in retrograde motion along with these angles supports all the reorganization you need or elect to do. Smoothing out and refining are positive choices. In Capricorn the retrograde can slow business or create complexities so it’s good to work with the status quo. Beginning Saturday Mercury moves back into Sagittarius affecting your focus and plans to travel. Double check reservations and anything relating to how you connect to the world at large.

The Moon continues to grow full which peaks on December 26 that is a buoyant energetic ride to keep you going in a positive direction and succeed.

On Thursday Venus opposite Uranus cautions you to be flexible and not over plan or expect too much from others. This affects close relationships and social structures that could experience unsettled circumstances or chaos. This can cause a lack of reliability and surprises.

The Winter Solstice occurs on Thursday specifically when the Sun enters Capricorn at 10:27 PM and is the shortest day and longest night of the year. It’s a marker of the end of one season and beginning of a return to greater light and a new season of growth. Many throughout the world hold celebrations on this day that goes back to ancient times and is recognized in association with Christmas Day on December 25. Many pagan religions hold this day sacred as representative of the male Gods such as Odin in Norway. Millions of people will celebrate Christmas and others closely aligned with the Solstice known as Yule. Most decorations are pre-Christian such as the tree with star atop, holly, mistletoe and lights. It’s an energetic day for the planet.

• Monday, December 18, Moon in Pisces
• Tuesday, December 19, Moon in Pisces/Aries
• Wednesday, December 20, Moon in Aries
• Thursday, December 21, Moon in Aries/Taurus
• Friday, December 22, Moon in Taurus
• Saturday, December 23, Moon in Taurus
• Sunday, December 24, Moon in Taurus/Gemini

Ongoing (archived) transits of note:

Pluto is direct in Capricorn where it is until the end of the year and then moves once again into Aquarius. During these months that is was retrograde in Capricorn there was continual unsettled activity within governments and all aspects of association as well as the same for corporations.

Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus lasts until December 30 offering for many a reprieve plus it gives you an opportunity to reset your financial clocks and plans. As the planet of abundance you may restore and refine the past as it relates to what you hold valuable. This time is nice for delving into your sense of yourself and how you hold to personal worth and self-esteem. Taking time to contemplate the meaning of life as aspirations likely will yield “valuable” results. Globally the world will be in a kind of financial flux that is informative as it relates to the economy, stocks, incomes and all matters of money exchange. What has been progress and growth may need refining or reviewed to remain solvent going forward.

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial 

“In repose I sense and connect to the great life force unfolding before me.” 

KEY WORDS

Complete; restore; rejoice; peace

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

In-depth daily details are on the Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/SandraHelton

Mr Monk's Last Case: A Movie

 Enjoyed watching "Mr Monk's Last Case: A Movie about Adrian Monk", a detective and lots of spirit communication with his wife and other spirits. A compassionate film. 

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Happy New Moon in Sagittarius

This made me laugh. A commentary of 2023 as we "look forward" to a new year. I was amused at how many people loves all the pics with those red and white doted mushrooms with no idea about what they are.

Astrology Brief for December 11-17, 2023 from Sandra Helton©

 

The New Moon in Sagittarius and Mercury Retrograde this week sets a good part of the pace for the upcoming year. You can gain and accomplish much toward planning and putting into place ideals and goals.

Mercury sexile Venus on Monday benefits forming harmony and alliances socially and for romance. You can establish positive relationships and expand your network of people and places in a good way. The key is harmony.

On Tuesday the New Moon begins two weeks of building energy during which you can stockpile what you want to have with you as you move into 2024. Ideas, goals and specific restructuring can be like a treasure chest from which to draw.

Mercury Retrograde from Wednesday until January 1, 2024 in Capricorn is a time to review and evaluate how you’ve structured you life including foundations of security, career and where you depend on reliability as an ongoing factor. Dynamics of a retrograde are in effect such as the need to be thorough with communication and travel. Ensure notes, letters and contracts are in good order and that you understand ramifications. Plan extra time when traveling in the event of delays, detours and schedule changes. Basically, cover your bases during this three week cycle. Major beginnings are best planned before or after this.

On Saturday the Sun square Neptune brings in the need to be thorough and cautious. All may not be as it appears, words may not be forthright and there could be hidden agendas, all of which could through you off course and cause problems that will need sorting out. Convolution and confusion are signals that you may want to hold off on commitments or accepting anything at face value.

• Monday, December 11, Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius
• Tuesday, December 12, Moon in Sagittarius
• Wednesday, December 13, Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn
• Thursday, December 14, Moon in Capricorn
• Friday, December 15, Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius
• Saturday, December 16, Moon in Aquarius

Sunday, December 17, Moon in Aquarius/Pisces

Ongoing (archived) transits of note:

Pluto is direct in Capricorn where it is until the end of the year and then moves once again into Aquarius. During these months that is was retrograde in Capricorn there was continual unsettled activity within governments and all aspects of association as well as the same for corporations.

Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus lasts until December 30 offering for many a reprieve plus it gives you an opportunity to reset your financial clocks and plans. As the planet of abundance you may restore and refine the past as it relates to what you hold valuable. This time is nice for delving into your sense of yourself and how you hold to personal worth and self-esteem. Taking time to contemplate the meaning of life as aspirations likely will yield “valuable” results. Globally the world will be in a kind of financial flux that is informative as it relates to the economy, stocks, incomes and all matters of money exchange. What has been progress and growth may need refining or reviewed to remain solvent going forward.

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“I am clear about my choices and decisions.” 

KEY WORDS

Perspective; observant; methodical

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

In-depth daily details are on the Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/SandraHelton

Website worth checking, Melanie Challenger

 Melanie Challenger has interesting books and talks about the reality of animals, their beauty and complexities.

https://www.melaniechallenger.com/books/

Astrology Brief for December 4-10, 2023 from Sandra Helton©

 

Mystery and depth of mind are in the forefront of life due to several celestial influences including Venus in Scorpio, Neptune going Direct in Pisces and the waning Quarter Moon. It’s reasonable to ponder your deepest sense of your psyche including desires and your current status in life. Where have you been, where are you going and what you may do in relation to what you want surfaces and occupies much of your time. Contemplation and wondering about the mysteries are life is a natural part of current unfolding rays.  

Venus transits Scorpio on Monday where it resides until December 29 stirs deepest interests and bring forth meaningful feelings. You become acquainted with things you may have forgotten and what you’ve put on the back burner that’s now surfacing. Passions run deep and all social connections hold greater meaning than usual. The days ahead stir all manner of deep thinking that helps to become acquainted with your shadow self and various reasons why you’ve formed certain attractions. This planet placement is also about grasping the inner workings of others and all many of intrigue.

On Tuesday the waning Quarter Moon in Virgo carries you onward during this darker lunar time for a week. Realigning and working on priorities is an ideal process.

Neptune turns Direct in Pisces on Wednesday helps to make sense of the past and anything unknown. Lack of clarity begins to shift that brings answers and helps to solve what has been hidden.

Ongoing (archived) transits of note:

Pluto is direct in Capricorn where it is until the end of the year and then moves once again into Aquarius. During these months that is was retrograde in Capricorn there was continual unsettled activity within governments and all aspects of association as well as the same for corporations.

Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus lasts until December 30 offering for many a reprieve plus it gives you an opportunity to reset your financial clocks and plans. As the planet of abundance you may restore and refine the past as it relates to what you hold valuable. This time is nice for delving into your sense of yourself and how you hold to personal worth and self-esteem. Taking time to contemplate the meaning of life as aspirations likely will yield “valuable” results. Globally the world will be in a kind of financial flux that is informative as it relates to the economy, stocks, incomes and all matters of money exchange. What has been progress and growth may need refining or reviewed to remain solvent going forward.

• Monday, December 4, Moon in Virgo
• Tuesday, December 5, Moon in Virgo
• Wednesday, December 6, Moon in Virgo/Libra
• Thursday, December 7, Moon in Libra
• Friday, December 8, Moon in Libra/Scorpio
• Saturday, December 9, Moon in Scorpio
• Sunday, December 10, Moon in Scorpio

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

My deepest desires and intentions form ideals for the future.” 

KEY WORDS

Reveal; recognize; unearth; desire

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

In-depth daily details are on the Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/SandraHelton

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE YULETIDE

 TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE YULETIDE

Twas the night before Yuletide and all through the glen

Not a creature was stirring, not a fox, not a hen.

A mantle of snow shone brightly that night

As it lay on the ground, reflecting moonlight.

The faeries were nestled all snug in their trees,

Unmindful of flurries and a chilly north breeze.

The elves and the gnomes were down in their burrows,

Sleeping like babes in their soft earthen furrows.

When low! The earth moved with a thunderous quake,

Causing chairs to fall over and dishes to break.

The Little Folk scrambled to get on their feet

Then raced to the river where they usually meet.

“What happened?” they wondered, they questioned, they probed,

As they shivered in night clothes, some bare-armed, some robed.

“What caused the earth’s shudder? What caused her to shiver?”

They all spoke at once as they stood by the river.

Then what to their wondering eyes should appear

But a shining gold light in the shape of a sphere.

It blinked and it twinkled, it winked like an eye,

Then it flew straight up and was lost in the sky.

Before they could murmur, before they could bustle,

There emerged from the crowd, with a swish and a rustle,

A stately old crone with her hand on a cane,

Resplendent in green with a flowing white mane.

As she passed by them the old crone’s perfume,

Smelling of meadows and flowers abloom,

Made each of the fey folk think of the spring

When the earth wakes from slumber and the birds start to sing.

“My name is Gaia,” the old crone proclaimed

in a voice that at once was both wild and tamed,

“I’ve come to remind you, for you seem to forget,

that Yule is the time of re-birth, and yet…”

“I see no hearth fires, hear no music, no bells,

The air isn’t filled with rich fragrant smells

Of baking and roasting, and simmering stews,

Of cider that’s mulled or other hot brews.”

“There aren’t any children at play in the snow,

Or houses lit up by candles’ glow.

Have you forgotten, my children, the fun

Of celebrating the rebirth of the sun?”

She looked at the fey folk, her eyes going round,

As they shuffled their feet and stared at the ground.

Then she smiled the smile that brings light to the day,

“Come, my children,” she said, “Let’s play.”

They gathered the mistletoe, gathered the holly,

Threw off the drab and drew on the jolly.

They lit a big bonfire, and they danced and they sang.

They brought out the bells and clapped when they rang.

They strung lights on the trees, and bows, oh so merry,

In colors of cranberry, bayberry, cherry.

They built giant snowmen and adorned them with hats,

Then surrounded them with snow birds, and snow cats and bats.

Then just before dawn, at the end of their fest,

Before they went homeward to seek out their rest,

The fey folk they gathered ‘round their favorite oak tree

And welcomed the sun ‘neath the tree’s finery.

They were just reaching home when it suddenly came,

The gold light returned like an arrow-shot flame.

It lit on the tree top where they could see from afar

The golden-like sphere turned into a star.

The old crone just smiled at the beautiful sight,

“Happy Yuletide, my children,” she whispered. “Good night.”

Poem author C.C. Williford

Astrology Brief for November 27-December 03, 2023©

Diving Deep into Your Innermost Self

 from Sandra Helton©

For the past two weeks the Moon has been building to this Full Moon in Gemini at 4:16 AM on Monday having been a welcome wave of growth and progression to help you move forward and plant seeds for the days to come as you move into 2024. Right now there’s a plethora of thoughts and ideas rambling through your mind and also in the collective of community, nations and across the world. Being on the go is as much cerebral as actual travel as people now and for the rest of 2023 ponder what has been and where we’re all going. This is a nice week for making notes that help you to organize how you want to conclude 2023 and begin to formulate ideas for going forward. The lunar tide wanes until December 12 giving a kind of internal rest to sort through not just ideas but emotions.

Mercury square Neptune on Monday suggests you take a thorough look at anything where you need to form an agreement as there may be errors missed. Avoid going all out to invest or accept everything at face value due to misunderstanding and misalignment.

Mercury is a focal point as it changes signs on Friday. Mercury will be in Capricorn well into 2024 due to its retrograde motion where it reverts for a while back into Sagittarius. You’re taken from reason to hope that stirs your intention to persevere and also to establish inspired dreams and intentions.

On Saturday Mercury sextile Saturn opens energy for negotiations, serious discussions, and striving to manage life in the best way.

Venus square Pluto on Sunday reminds you to be more aware of what you desire and how you interact with close relationships. It’s good to see truth and reality first and foremost. This ray affects as well all socializing that might be revealing and bring insights you haven’t noticed. Changes in personal needs are stirred.

Ongoing (archived) transits of note:

Pluto is direct in Capricorn where it is until the end of the year and then moves once again into Aquarius. During these months that is was retrograde in Capricorn there was continual unsettled activity within governments and all aspects of association as well as the same for corporations.

Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus lasts until December 30 offering for many a reprieve plus it gives you an opportunity to reset your financial clocks and plans. As the planet of abundance you may restore and refine the past as it relates to what you hold valuable. This time is nice for delving into your sense of yourself and how you hold to personal worth and self-esteem. Taking time to contemplate the meaning of life as aspirations likely will yield “valuable” results. Globally the world will be in a kind of financial flux that is informative as it relates to the economy, stocks, incomes and all matters of money exchange. What has been progress and growth may need refining or reviewed to remain solvent going forward.

• Monday, November 27, Moon in Gemini
• Tuesday, November 28, Moon in Gemini
• Wednesday, November 29, Moon in Gemini/Cancer
• Thursday, November 20, Moon in Cancer
• Friday, December 01, Moon in Cancer/Leo
• Saturday, December 02, Moon in Leo
• Sunday, December 03, Moon in Leo/Virgo

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“I nurture and restore my soul’s higher purpose.”

KEY WORDS

Understand; grasp; restore; settle

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

In-depth daily details are on the Patreon site.

Astrology Brief for November 20-26, 2023 ..Happy Birthday Sagittarius

from Sandra Helton©

From the Quarter Moon in Aquarius to the Full Moon in Gemini energy this is a fast paced

week of building celestial rays that helps to move you toward growth and progress so taking action and planting seeds is worth considering.

The Quarter Moon shows where you might refine choices and allow discernment to be a factor for how you want to move forward. Clearing away all that slows you or is in the way is one way to be more efficient and less encumbered. It’s a good week to review friendships and associations for authenticity and worth and the need is shown to lessen some connections then you may be able to more successfully succeed rather than being held back.

Happy Birthday Sagittarius! The Sun begins a month long sojourn in Sagittarius on Wednesday bringing greater hope and inspiration with ideologies and beliefs rising to the top of your focus. Seeing beyond the mundane and recognizing open vistas of communication and higher thought leads to expansion and planning.

The Sun square Saturn on Thursday can create a roadblock or stifling effect so plan simply and take your time. As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day, so adjust where you’re slowed or momentarily held back.

Saturn is also squared by Mars on Saturday further slowing life and could cause frustration. Pushing without forethought can cause mishaps so avoid blindly barreling ahead. This ray can be about pressure manifesting in a number of ways from another trying to push you or a situation that is challenging. It’s best to step back and evaluate what’s needed in reality.

While the upcoming Full Moon in Gemini isn’t technically until next week, it happens in the wee hours of November 27 in the Eastern Time Zone so, due to time differences it happens at the end of this week. Both the Quarter Moon and Full Moon are in air signs heightening everything and encourages you to think beyond what limitations.

On Tuesday Mars sextile Pluto is a positive power punch that catapults choices. Strength and fortitude avail.

Overall the week opens you to inspiration and exploring your mind and ideas.

Ongoing (archived) transits of note:

Pluto is direct in Capricorn where it is until the end of the year and then moves once again into Aquarius. During these months that is was retrograde in Capricorn there was continual unsettled activity within governments and all aspects of association as well as the same for corporations.

Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus lasts until December 30 offering for many a reprieve plus it gives you an opportunity to reset your financial clocks and plans. As the planet of abundance you may restore and refine the past as it relates to what you hold valuable. This time is nice for delving into your sense of yourself and how you hold to personal worth and self-esteem. Taking time to contemplate the meaning of life as aspirations likely will yield “valuable” results. Globally the world will be in a kind of financial flux that is informative as it relates to the economy, stocks, incomes and all matters of money exchange. What has been progress and growth may need refining or reviewed to remain solvent going forward.

• Monday, November 20, Moon in Aquarius/Pisces
• Tuesday, November 21, Moon in Pisces
• Wednesday, November 22, Moon in Pisces/Aries; Sun in Sagittarius
• Thursday, November 23, Moon in Aries
• Friday, November 24, Moon in Aries/Taurus
• Saturday, November 25, Moon in Taurus
• Sunday, November 26, Moon in Taurus/Gemini

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“I am inspired to reach new heights of achievement.”

KEY WORDS

Forward; aligned; achieve; inspired

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

Astrology Brief for November 13-19, 2023© Scorpio New Moon

 from Sandra Helton©

The New Moon in Scorpio on Monday is followed throughout the week with the Sun forming specific angles to Uranus, Neptune and Mars and also this week Mercury and Venus align. Overall the week is great for new beginnings and moving forward what’s important to you.

The Scorpio New Moon increases in light and energy until the next Full Moon on November 27 during which time you can work toward specific goals with the strong lunar tide to help you, although it’s good to be aware of the Sun and Moon opposing Uranus makes a jolt in the atmosphere. There can be a few surprises or the unexpected so plan accordingly by being flexible. On Wednesday Mercury sextile Venus greatly helps all communication and ways you connect with others along with harmonious interactions and reason. You can resolve issues and form positive alliances as well as nurture close relationships. Mars and the Sun trine Neptune on Friday is both insightful and energetic that helps to cultivate strong creativity and even intuition being manifest. This is mysterious and also forthcoming with awareness. On Saturday the Sun conjunct Mars along with the Moon conjunct Pluto that could cause someone to be pushy and go too far so, watch your own impulses to ensure you’re doing what you want and need to do rather than overreacting or catering to negative indulgence.

The week is a mix of enthusiasm and the unusual from which you can learn a lot about what makes you tick and otherworldly rays swirling in the atmosphere. It’s good for beginning a creative project such as writing a book, composing music, or delving into the ethereal world for insight.

Ongoing (archived) transits of note:

The Sun in Scorpio for the next month promotes self-awareness and diving deep into not just your own psyche but all happening around you and across the world. It’s a time of pondering with added perception that provides greater insight than usual.

Pluto is direct in Capricorn where it is until the end of the year and then moves once again into Aquarius. During these months that is was retrograde in Capricorn there was continual unsettled activity within governments and all aspects of association as well as the same for corporations.

Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus lasts until December 30 offering for many a reprieve plus it gives you an opportunity to reset your financial clocks and plans. As the planet of abundance you may restore and refine the past as it relates to what you hold valuable. This time is nice for delving into your sense of yourself and how you hold to personal worth and self-esteem. Taking time to contemplate the meaning of life as aspirations likely will yield “valuable” results. Globally the world will be in a kind of financial flux that is informative as it relates to the economy, stocks, incomes and all matters of money exchange. What has been progress and growth may need refining or reviewed to remain solvent going forward.

• Monday, November 13, Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius
• Tuesday, November 14, Moon in Sagittarius
• Wednesday, November 15, Moon in Sagittarius
• Thursday, November 16, Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn
• Friday, November 17, Moon in Capricorn
• Saturday, November 18, Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius
• Sunday, November 19, Moon in Aquarius

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial.

“My thoughts expand to encompass my intuition and creative processes.” 

KEY WORDS

Begin; progress; intuition; enthusiasm

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

Astrology Brief for November 6-12, 2023 from Sandra Helton© / Mercury Takes Front Stage

Communication can take on greater significance that can help you to connect with others

and learn much through Mercury angles first on Monday as it trines Neptune, then Wed sextile Pluto, and on Friday square Saturn. 

Encompassing the week doorways open through

numerous means ranging from simple occurrences and on to major announcements and ways you might interact with others. Mercury trine Pluto on Monday offers positive strength and the ability to have a strong impact through word and deed. The more you’re prepared the more you’re empowered. Also on Monday Mercury trine Neptune enhances intuitive perception with the ability to not only perceive but to have insight regarding just anything from understanding your surroundings and others to unfolding creativity. On Wednesday Mercury sextile Pluto is an active dynamic for putting into practice your thoughts and ideas wherein you can begin manifesting toward your goals. There can be a stalemate or minor halt on Friday when Mercury is square Saturn so plan to coast and review or take time to ensure you’re thorough in what you are doing. Mercury in Sagittarius begins Friday where it will be until December 1 offering ways to learn and explore expanded ways to know and understand the world. Venus transiting Libra beginning Wednesday until December 4 benefits relationships and direction connections to others as it helps to mellow the energy. An interesting energy calling for caution and reserve occurs on Saturday which is Mars opposite Uranus that can cause minor upsets or outright mishaps or war. This is a wild card suggesting you proceed with caution where risk is a potential. Volatile rays are like a lightning storm.

Throughout this week while the lunar tide wanes you can go within and gain significant insight about your motivations, the past and others who may be just behind the scenes. It’s like going through a magic mirror of discovery.

Ongoing (archived) transits of note:

The Sun in Scorpio for the next month promotes self-awareness and diving deep into not just your own psyche but all happening around you and across the world. It’s a time of pondering with added perception that provides greater insight than usual.

Pluto is direct in Capricorn where it is until the end of the year and then moves once again into Aquarius. During these months that is was retrograde in Capricorn there was continual unsettled activity within governments and all aspects of association as well as the same for corporations.

Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus lasts until December 30 offering for many a reprieve plus it gives you an opportunity to reset your financial clocks and plans. As the planet of abundance you may restore and refine the past as it relates to what you hold valuable. This time is nice for delving into your sense of yourself and how you hold to personal worth and self-esteem. Taking time to contemplate the meaning of life as aspirations likely will yield “valuable” results. Globally the world will be in a kind of financial flux that is informative as it relates to the economy, stocks, incomes and all matters of money exchange. What has been progress and growth may need refining or reviewed to remain solvent going forward.

• Monday, November 6, Moon in Leo/Virgo
• Tuesday, November 7, Moon in Virgo
• Wednesday, November 8, Moon in Virgo/Libra
• Thursday, November 9, Moon in Libra
• Friday, November 10, Moon in Libra
• Saturday, November 11, Moon in Libra/Scorpio
• Sunday, November 12, Moon in Scorpio

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“My awareness expands and unfolds with vast insight.”

KEY WORDS

Grasp; comprehend; learn; know; realize

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

 

Astrology Brief for October 30-November 5, 2023 from Sandra Helton©

A good week for delving into your magical abilities. 

Active right now is Venus currently in Virgo that trines Uranus on Tuesday and opposes Neptune on Friday creating a beguiling though untrustworthy energy calling for objectivity and a watchful eye so as to avoid misunderstanding or being led in a wrong direction. The trine of Venus to Uranus certainly helps to be innovative and unique in your approach to life and if creative then you’re helped much. Much can catch your attention and hold you entranced that on Friday with the opposition to Neptune can be equally as beguiling though not in the best way. Someone may seem ideal or a social circumstance may draw your attention for the wrong reasons. Not all is as it appears so the more you want to invest time, energy or commitment the more it’s good to go slow and let these rays pass before going forward.

Saturn in Pisces slows to a standstill as it begins moving direct on Saturday. Many unknowns and obscure feelings begin to unfold with more insight and understanding. Many people from near to worldwide have been asking questions as to why certain things are happening and have sought answers to no avail. The “why” of life seems to have slipped into obscurity but the veil is lifting and intuitive instincts will prove right while what has been covert or hidden comes to light. Matters relating to career, your established life, and factors you consider reliable are slightly influx and need review before fully proceeding forward with important decisions.

The lunar wane is part of the eclipse that peaked October 28 in Taurus as it continues to be influential for the rest of 2023. This relates to money, income, all you consider valuable, and the tangible world needing adjustments. Within, you’re called to ponder what you feel is valuable to you so aligning with your values and life principles is likely to be helpful in a number of ways.

The Quarter Moon in Leo on Sunday is active energy until the next New Moon on November 13. The Quarter Moon chart has three challenging angles of the Moon square the Sun, square Mars and square Uranus, all of which cautions to take your time and avoid risks. It’s good to take your time on the road, during all travel, when interacting to anyone who seems volatile and also it’s good to keep a distance where something appears out of control or unpredictable. This can cause edginess and stress so plan time for options and latitude.

Ongoing (archived) transits of note:

The Sun in Scorpio for the next month promotes self-awareness and diving deep into not just your own psyche but all happening around you and across the world. It’s a time of pondering with added perception that provides greater insight than usual.

The Lunar Eclipse in Taurus on October 28 has been building energy for the last two weeks since the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse in Scorpio and will be active for at least three weeks and maybe longer which is about recognizing how you’ve established your world, especially relating to money and financial security. What you value looms heavily and can be a prominent energy you may need to address. What you value is a worthwhile study to more so understand its purpose and meaning in your life.

Pluto is direct in Capricorn where it is until the end of the year and then moves once again into Aquarius. During these months that is was retrograde in Capricorn there was continual unsettled activity within governments and all aspects of association as well as the same for corporations.

Jupiter Retrograde in Taurus lasts until December 30 offering for many a reprieve plus it gives you an opportunity to reset your financial clocks and plans. As the planet of abundance you may restore and refine the past as it relates to what you hold valuable. This time is nice for delving into your sense of yourself and how you hold to personal worth and self-esteem. Taking time to contemplate the meaning of life as aspirations likely will yield “valuable” results. Globally the world will be in a kind of financial flux that is informative as it relates to the economy, stocks, incomes and all matters of money exchange. What has been progress and growth may need refining or reviewed to remain solvent going forward.

• Monday, October 30, Moon in Taurus/Gemini
• Tuesday, October 31, Moon in Gemini
• Wednesday, November 1, Moon in Gemini/Cancer
• Thursday, November 2, Moon in Cancer
• Friday, November 3, Moon in Cancer
• Saturday, November 4, Moon in Cancer/Leo
• Sunday, November 5, Moon in Leo

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“I affirm my outer life as aligned with my ideal.” 

KEY WORDS

Foundation; solid; insight

CopyrightSandraHelton2023