Maple’s Musings.
Mercury Retrograde - Spring 2022
Mercury will retrograde from May 10 - June 3, starting its retrograde in Gemini, retracing its steps through the first handful degrees of Gemini and re-entering Taurus, where it will finish its retrograde. Mercury is the planet that governs the mind, ideas, mental processing, communication, technology, short-travel, social interactions, small details, day-to-day habits, schedules, routines, and systems. While Mercury is retrograde, we are more likely to experience issues, errors, delays, and frustrations in these areas of life.
Taurus-Scorpio Eclipses
On April 30 we had the first of two special lunations in the eclipse season currently upon us (the new and full moons of Taurus season 2022). The North and South Node (AKA lunar nodes - the mathematical points that indicate the moon’s path across the ecliptic) are currently in Taurus and Scorpio, indicating where and how we’ll experience eclipses: beginnings and endings, growth, opportunities, alignment, and changes.
The Full Moon in Libra
The Full Moon in Libra on April 16, 2022 is a gorgeous and supportive full moon that may bring some changes or nudge us further into growth (versus complacency). It’s packed with lots of love and wisdom to help us see what we need to do in order to be our best selves, live our best lives, and show up as our best for others. As you work with this energy, tie in compassion and unconditional love for yourselves and others while you practice healthy boundaries and accountability.
Venus + Pluto and Venus’s Retrograde in Capricorn
December 2021 - January 2022 have major astrological emphases from Venus in Capricorn, with Venus’s conjunctions to Pluto, and Venus’s retrograde through Capricorn from December 19, 2021 - January 29, 2022. Read this post for more info.
Full Moon in Capricorn
There is more to life than “work” (labor) but indeed there is a time and place; today is a day that we call our focus to that aspect of life and understand our work/labor is a way to provide and care for ourselves and others.
Solar Eclipse in Gemini
Total Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius
Right on our doorstep is the total lunar (full moon) eclipse in Sagittarius. It will be exact at 6:14am central time at 5°26’ Sagittarius on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The full moon in Sagittarius will be with the South Node, opposing the Sun and North Node in Gemini - a great combo for being open to releasing the old to make room for the new. This will be a continuation of the Gemini-Sagittarius eclipse cycle that began in June of 2020.
The New Moon in Taurus
The Chariot Tarot Card + Mars in Cancer
Those who are familiar with the Tarot will (likely) know that each card in the Major Arcana is associated with an element of astrology: either a zodiac sign or planet. The Chariot is associated with Cancer. It is a card of forward motion as we embark to fulfill our will. It is a card of control, focus, determination, and victory. If anything, I get big “Mars” energy from this card! So what does the Chariot have to do with Cancer?
Capricorn Season
During Capricorn season, the energy abound wants us to set goals, boss up, and root down. With every astrological season, even non-natives to the zodiac sign may have the opportunity to adopt, learn from, or lean into the characteristics of the highlighted sign. Here’s the tea on Capricorn.
Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius
We cannot grow if we do not prune; use this eclipse to prune away the limitations of your mind. Activate your potential by acknowledging what needs to go.
What To Do if You Don’t Like What the Tarot Cards Told You
Here’s my advice for when the cards in your tarot reading don’t turn out like you were hoping.
Full Moon Eclipse in Gemini
New Moon in Scorpio
Samhain
Samhain (pronounced "SAAH-wen”) AKA Halloween AKA All Hallow’s Eve is a day that many celebrate differently but is rooted in the meaning of the circle of life. People celebrate this day in many ways, and some don’t celebrate at all. But for those who do celebrate Halloween AKA Samhain and want to acknowledge the roots and non-commercialized purity of this holiday (AKA Sabbat), these words are for you!
Daughter of the Sea
The New Moon in Libra
Read about October’s New Moon in Libra and the lessons it brings. How can you set intentions to gain better perspectives on life’s difficult moments?
Full Moon in Aries
The Aries Full Moon will be exact on Thursday, October 1 at 4:05pm CST, highlighting the “me” v. “we” axis of Aries-Libra and potentially triggering some painful insecurities surrounding our identity, ego, and competitive nature.
Relationship Compatibility Session
Have you been wanting to know how compatible you and your partner are together? This reading is for you! In our session, I will pull up the natal charts and synastry chart for you and your partner and tell you what I see! You’ll get tips and pointers and be able to ask any questions you want.
Libra Season - Autumn Equinox Mabon
Read about Libra Season, the Fall Equinox, and the Pagan Sabbat of Mabon.