So much is happening this Leo season! And a solar eclipse is upon us, Wednesday, August 12th. Occurring in Leo at 20° - so soon after the Moon’s nodes shifted to the Leo/Aquarius axis. How is this affecting you? Whether you have Leo and Aquarius placements or not, this is something you’ll want to lean into.

You can explore a concentrated aspect of your life that needs closure. Allowing pathways for you to change direction. Do you give yourself permission to change direction? You don’t have to throw everything away, but you may need to change the ratio of what you’re currently doing. Is there anywhere you’re feeling stuck or uninspired? Or maybe you’re sensing somewhere you’re needing to break a pattern? When the lights switch off for the solar eclipse, consider what change can take shape as things are turned back on.

The name of the game for this Solar Eclipse is to find some time for stillness. Find a way to quiet the mind. Turn it all off - even if only for 5 or 10 minutes. Grant yourself this opportunity to be silent so that you can hear whatever calling may come through for you. Usually when there’s a New Moon, it’s recommended to set intentions. With the strong energy of the Solar Eclipse, you may want to hold off on doing that on this day.

We just had the Sun and Jupiter conjunction earlier in Leo season, so that was already a potent time for expanding intention. For now, lets’ take this opportunity to step out of your daily thought tracks and see what bubbles up. Allow for whatever divine message is meant to come through. It may be integral info about what steps you’re meant to take next.

If you’re curious about how the Solar Eclipse in Leo relates to your chart, let me know and we can schedule a reading!

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Last week, the moon’s nodes shifted to the Leo/Aquarius axis. With the North Node in Aquarius, you delve further into Aquarian-coded evolution. It acts as a compass point toward destiny. With navigational rotation, you can also look through the lens of the South Node to assess the karmic lessons that Leo has brought you. The juxtaposition of using the nodal perspectives for understanding obtained mastery, while engaging your willingness to move ahead toward new unfolding experiences.

Are you leaving your Leo-infused ego behind? Working through the South node allows you to release who you used to be. Overcoming challenges to fall back into previously carved grooves that can leave you feeling like you’re spinning your wheels. Do you feel regression or relapse? Are you habitually circling around the lessons already learned? Find intention and deliberate action toward the North Node sensibility. When guided by your North Node, a natural consequence will be the loosening of ties tethering you to what’s meant to be left behind.

The last time humankind saw the North Node in Aquarius, Pluto entered Capricorn (back in 2008). You may experience some cosmic cyclic rhyming that harkens back to those times. This can be part of your South Node in Leo shadow work, or simply recognition of a through-thread as you advance into the Aquarian era. This shift may affect you personally, especially if you’re have a nodal return. The nodes affect everyone on a collective level. As it’s the next step in our generational advancement.

A large portion of the Boomer generation has the unique vantage point of being born during Pluto in Leo. With Pluto currently in Aquarius, they are part of a small cohort who are living to see Pluto on both sides of a Zodiacal axis. This has me very curious about how these next 18 months going to transpire. Who’s going to double down with mantras like “That’s what we’ve always done things,” and who’s going to be able to let go of what is no longer working for us? As each individual explores these opposing tensions, the collective projection gets informed reshaped. Who will loosen their grip? Will there be allowance for the sovereign, decentralization processes to flow?

If you’re curious about how the Moon’s nodal shift into Leo/Aquarius affects you, let me know and we can schedule a reading!

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With Jupiter in Leo, this Leo season has an even bigger roar. Inspiration radiating at high levels. Are you noticing awareness around what lights you up? As was noted with Barbault’s Basket configuration last week, when an astrology transit highlights notable aspects, it’s much more than just an event. It’s part of a procession of a sequence of events - breathing description into an ongoing, unfolding story.

A key aspect of Barbault’s Basket was the Jupiter/Pluto in Aquarius opposition holding the tension amidst the other harmonious aspects of the configuration. This week, we have the Sun meeting Jupiter in Leo and the Full Moon meeting Pluto in Aquarius. This Jupiter Cazimi emanates whole-heartedness, indelible confidence and brilliant leadership. If this is what you’d like to expand, enter here and tap into it!

Yet, there are other entry points to the energies happening. With the Full Moon meeting with Pluto, a transit like this allows for more personalization of the Pluto in Aquarius transformation phase we’re all in together. While still informing how this latest phase of evolution unfolds as we settle into the collective Aquarian upgrades.

As if this weren’t enough glaring focus on the Leo/Aquarius axis, this week has also brought us new positioning of the Moon’s nodes. After the last 18 months of a Pisces North Node and a Virgo South Node, we’ve made the shift to an Aquarius North Node and a Leo South Node. For those wanting to connect with the Aquarian and Leo energies, that’s a lot going on. How are you feeling? What parts of your chart are lighting up from this?

Ask me about your birth chart reading and placements along the Leo/Aquarius axis!

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Let’s talk about Barbault’s Basket! Those into astrology are jubilant around this latest planetary configuration occurring this week. Four of the outer planets are forming what looks like a basket or a cradle. We could see it as a sacred trapezoid.

These influences could be felt strongest from July 18 - 23. As the planets are at a similar degree within their respective signs. Jupiter at 04° Leo, Uranus at 04° Gemini, Neptune at 04° Aries and Pluto at 04° Aquarius. This isn’t necessarily an event, rather another defining marker within an evolving process.

It’s been anticipated over the last few years to have all of the outer planets within signs of air and fire elements. We entered 2026 with Pluto already in Aquarius. In January, Neptune entered Aries (soon joined by Saturn). In April, Uranus went back into Gemini. And a few weeks ago, Jupiter entered Leo.

So what does this Cradle of Air and Fire mean to you? Well, that depends… what elements do you share the strongest affinity? Have you looked at your birth chart to see what relationship your personal chart has with this configuration? Especially if you have any planet placements from 0°-9° in the signs of Leo, Gemini, Aries & Aquarius.

Yes, when you look at your birth chart, you can personalize this some more. As for broader strokes of what to glean from Barbault’s Basket, first & foremost, it’s a harmonious set of aspects. The tension of Jupiter/Pluto oppositional is as supportive one can ask for. With the inclusion of two trine aspects and three sextile aspects in the formation.

February 2026 started the year of the Fire Horse. This is another moment on the path where things open up, and you can get some traction. The outer planets have now shifted and meet at these aligned degree points to activate a marker in perceived time that you are finding your footing within the new settings. It’s exciting! Maybe even a bit frenetic. Nows the time to go with the flow of what’s coming your way. 💛😎💫

If you’re curious about how Barbault’s Basket relates to the placements in your birth chart, reach out and we can schedule a reading for you!

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There’s so much exciting astrology to talk about for the upcoming weeks, yet I feel called to acknowledge today’s new moon in Cancer first. As the moon is the ruler of the sign of Cancer, we must honor this new moon and what this brings for us, right? How will you be honoring this new moon?

You can use this new moon as an opportunity for an emotional reset. Check-in with your nurturing habits - self-awareness, self-care, nurture for others. Mercury is retrograde and in conjunction with this new moon, so also take a careful look at your personal story you’re telling yourself. What does your inner dialogue sound like regarding nurture and care?

With Mercury having been square to Saturn, you may notice some negative self-talk around where your responsibilities are meant to lie. Do you notice a voice suggesting that some external responsibilities are more important than internal ones? How can you hold space for all your commitments to be honored? While monitoring the inner dialogue and extending your kindness and compassion to include your own thoughts.

We are in the year of the Fire Horse. As you gallop along, the upcoming astrology will offer reminders of the new settings you’re entering. As our outer planets are all placed within the elements of air and fire, what anchors you and balances you may change. The shifting has entered the next stage now that Jupiter has entered Leo. How is this shift resonating for you? Next week 4 of the outer planets will be at 4 degrees within each of their respective signs (Jupiter at 04’ Leo, Uranus at 04’ Gemini, Neptune at 04’ Aries and Pluto at 04°Aquarius) That’s some phenomenal sacred geometry to look at!

If you’re curious about these current astrological aspects relate to your birth chart, reach out and we can schedule a reading for you!

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Hope you had a wonderful Solstice!

I've been diving into the discussion around AI-generated content. My personal feed on IG and FB has continually given me reels and commentary that includes opinions for and against using AI-generated content. Which makes sense as I prefer to have commentary from all sides of an issue. I like hearing from those who are proponents for it and those who are opting out.

Although I noticed a shift around this topic on Substack. There, I came across a stronger stance against the use of AI. It's likely because some people pay for subscriptions on that platform, so they may feel duped into thinking that they're getting original content (and find out they aren't). So, there appears to be a growing concern on detecting and naming when AI-generated content is at play.

Which makes me ponder: who's responsible to detect and name? As with most things, there are pros and cons on how to proceed. As of right now the onus seems to be on the consumer. If you don't want to be consuming AI-generated content, then you have to determine this yourself. You can copy and paste samples of writer's articles into Grammarly or Originiality.ai and see what results come up from the content you're scanning.

To take it into your own hands, the formula to follow is to decide your own standard regarding the content you want to read. If you want to read original content from natural writers (and minimize your consumption of AI-generated content) then learn the tells that identify how it's written. Do this in addition to using the detection sites. Deciding your own standard around writing is like deciding your own standards of consuming processed foods at a grocery store.

Trust that you can figure this yourself if you want to. Another alternative is to continue to hope that the platforms themselves will do the detecting. I recently saw an instance where Meta indicated someone's post as "AI info" - but this was the only instance I saw of this kind of indication. In theory, one might think it would be cool if the platform identified this for you. But if such regulations are put into place, how accurately and consistently will they be enforced? Do you want to give this function to an external authority?

As I sift through some of the practical concerns, I'm also wondering about the overall tech zeitgeist we're traveling through. Are these technological advancements - while partially agreed upon regarding practical use - changing other cultural agreements within modern society? Are the advancements causing some previous societal standards to become outdated?

When it comes to content creation, those who've written professionally are more inclined to know there are standards when it comes to sharing content. As they wouldn't get paid if they didn't follow those standards. Whereas perception of standards can be different for common use, especially with how sharing on social media has grown over the years. Has the omnipresence of social media changed whether previous standards matter anymore?

What is the consensus today on what the standard is? Will something like the concern for plagiarism become obsolete? If the AI large language models are taking from things previously written isn't that overriding any principle one would have around plagiarism or "intellectual property"? As the technology distribution continues to progress, are we as a society getting beyond the point of even having those precious standards amidst these new trends.  

Someone may feel a particular principle or standard should be maintained around this. Yet, it's more likely that the behavior that's actually being practiced by the majority within society will shape what the accepted protocols are to be. The practices don't always match up with those standards. So if you're unable to change the practices (if the practices keep getting driven by the industry), then do the base principles need to change? These are some of the bigger questions at hand here. 

Did you plant your seeds of intention for the Gemini Full Moon? I did! And just like that, we’ve nearly culminated our Gemini season. Hopefully the season brought you some clarity of thought. Especially around your wounded healer archetype and how that plays into your personal story. Chiron is entering Taurus on Friday, June 19th - which will bring Chiron outside of Aries for the first time in over 8 years.

Another notable transit that’s happening this week is Venus in opposition to Pluto. Venus entered Leo on June 13th after having its conjunction with Jupiter in Cancer. Venus gives a continued reminder that your personal attributes around attraction, love, harmony, affection and pleasure exist amidst all that’s happening around you. The opposition to Pluto highlights the value of the destruction/creation cycle and how it manifests for you. How there are things you must let go of in order to bring in what’s been missing. What are the catalysts for you to evolve?

On Sunday, June 21st, we’ll have our Solstice as the Sun moves into Cancer. This year’s Fire horse has now gone through the first three signs of the Zodiac - what have you noticed so far? What lessons will come to you next about how to pace yourself as you move through the signs? Find your pacing and consider how to stagger the creations you share. You may feel like you want a quantum leap, but sometimes an incremental approach brings big, cumulative surprises. Find your version of “slow and steady wins the race” and continue to carry the Gemini mindfulness and communicative acuity.

If you’re curious about how the Venus/Pluto opposition relates to your birth chart, reach out and we can schedule a reading for you!

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Been hearing a lot of talk about AI lately. Whether speculating about it in conversations, hearing about it on podcasts or gleaning commentary from random reels. Sure, the AI discussion is not new - it’s been on my radar for a while. I’m noticing it coming up more frequently though. So, I thought I’d jump into the conversation, as I believe my point of view is varied. I’m guessing this may only partially resonate with those who give a listen to what I have to say. As I’m not taking a hard stance for or against something (spoiler alert)

Although I state the claim that I don’t personally use AI to write or create. That’s what I choose for my process. As a writer for many years, I simply choose the natural process that I’ve been using. It hasn’t always been easy, and part of my ongoing challenge was to train my brain to collate my ideas and find coherency in how I choose my own voice in sharing about the given topic. Some people are choosing to outsource this part of the process. I think I understand why people would choose to do that. I also think it’s great to discuss these choices and how these things evolve.

Continual technological advancements change the setting to which we interact. So even if my behavior (or yours) stays the same, it may be perceived differently relative to those advancements. Hence, this latest nudge inspiring me to talk more about this publicly. Since the setting and framing has changed - and more technological advancements are being adopted by a larger selection of the population than before - assumptions can be made that writers are using LLM’s to assist their process. When in fact, not all writers are doing this. 

We may have reached a precipice in which natural writers have to qualify their writing methodology as prevailing assumptions continue. It’s reasonable to say, we’re at a point where these distinctions are fitting to be made. Since those who are using AI don’t have to claim they are, it’s blending into the pool of writers not using it. I’m sensing that the trend will continue where readers assume it’s used, even when it’s not. So, as a writer - if there’s a distinction you have to make about your process... make it!

If you listen to my commentary here, I’d love to hear your thoughts if anything landed for you. (And I’d even be open to some opposition of thoughts - as long as it doesn’t destroy our nervous systems, ha)

So yeah, where are you at with using AI to write things for/with you?

Are you noticing the AI discussion amping up within your social circles?

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This week’s astrology may have you split in multiple directions. Whatever directions show up for you, remember to go with the love and expansion! Yesterday, June 9th, brought us the Venus/Jupiter conjunction in Cancer. This aspect purports harmony, joy and cooperation. Can you allow your own positive thoughts and emotions to drown out the “noise” around you when needed. Not in a way that you’re bypassing reality, rather allowing yourself to go with the flow of what’s positive, uplifting and bringing you joy.

Yesterday also brought us Mercury (in Cancer) square to Saturn (in Aries). This may show up as less positive or desirable, but part of what’s happening for you. You’re totally allowed to contend with what this brings up too. Saturn may be insisting on some of the harsher, time-based truths you must contend with. Prompting Mercury to speak to the practical components and consequential nature of our time/space reality. Ok, accept it and own it. Then move on to what positively flowing. You can keep it real, just be careful not to over-react.

It’s Gemini season, so it’s par for the course to have split attention stemming from multiple dynamics. Gemini is the host of this party, and each faction wants to interact. Some are engaging with the Aries Fire Horse energy that arrived at the start of this Zodiac year. Now taking into account its surroundings, engaging with others, and formulating any course corrections. Also at this party is a bunch of Cancerian energy, reminding about compassion, support, and self-care.

So yes, it’s okay to have divergent thoughts and split emotions, whether at this Gemini season party or on any given day. You are the arbiter within all of your thoughts and emotions. What do you need to transmute to establish your own emotional wellbeing? This weekend Venus will be conjunct to Chiron, which will remind you to love and honor what has emotionally shaped you to be who you are today. We’ll also have the New Moon in Gemini. Perfect timing for planting seeds around your thoughts and outlook of what’s needed for you to continue moving forward.

If you’re curious where your Venus and Jupiter placements are in your birth chart, reach out and we can schedule a reading for you!

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After our beautiful Sagittarius Full Moon on Sunday, I’m feeling called to focus on another astrological centaur - Chiron! Until June 19th we have Chiron in Aries at 29° - the Anaretic degree enticing the culminating energies around the wounded healer. Chiron has been hanging out in Aries since 2018, so you may be feeling some of the effects of an overarching story arc.

The story of your individual wounding. During it’s time in Aries, Chiron has become more personalized. Have you connected to this part of yourself? The Aries energies may have led you to not wanting to rely or depend on the support of others. How are you with asking for help? Are you more likely to go about your challenges alone?

Chiron’s next residency in Taurus may change some of that. Before that you’ll have time for some more reflections about what your healing journey has been like for you. How it has shaped who you are now, and who you’re planning to become. A good portion of Gen X had their Chiron Return while Chiron was in Aries. Some born in 1968, and anyone born from Jan 30, 1969 - May 28, 1976 (and those born from Oct 13, 1976 - Mar 28, 1977) - these are the individuals whose birth charts were reflected by this recent Chiron in Aries period. That’s a lot of healing and a lot of stories to hear!

So please share! And continue to check in with me about Chiron. If you’d like to listen last year’s podcast episode about Chiron to hear more about its role in astrology and its symbolism, click here. You can also check out this article I wrote here. Enjoy!

If you’re curious about the Chiron placement in your birth chart, reach out and we can schedule a reading for you!

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