Mars is in the shadow of the upcoming retrograde to remember (as I'm sure we'll all be calling this one)! (Mangal) Mars is kicking as$ and taking names whilst in his home sign of Scorp. Desires run deep and courage is fierce under this influence. Death to the half-baked measures---- if you're not ready to go all the way, get off the playing (read: battle) field. This is a time of heavy emotional artillery and we must be ready to face all of it, even the darker corners in the recesses of our psyches. If you think you're above jealousy, competition, possessiveness, control and obsessive fixation on that which you are terrified to lose, you might be in for one hell of a ride during this Kali-esque, ego-slashing thoroughfare. We've all got Scorpio buried somewhere in the chart. If you'd like an in-depth reading on Mars and Scorpio in your horoscope, this 5-planet Scorpio astrologer/psychoanalyst will be happy to serve you! The truth is, those issues could experience a beautiful burning and ultimate metamorphosis from ego-enslavement to butterfly status during this lengthy 5-month death-rebirth trek.
Scorpio is notoriously known as the sign of sexuality, desire and regeneration. Whatever is on the verge of ultimate stagnation and death will get a swift surge from the Mars energy. It's the nowhere to run and hide transit, so be ready to face your demons, fears and deepest insecurities as they will ultimately be the very things to empower you. Sexuality is extremely sacred and more aligned with the potency of the life force and Kundalini when it comes to the truth of the Scorpio archetype. If you've been abusing this power and throwing your energy around in a way that depletes, undermines or leaks your vitality, this will also be blown wide open between now and next August. In other words, use and spend your energy and most importantly your sexual energy with the highest reverence and respect for Self and others, or you'll have Mars and Saturn to answer to. Just sayin'. Forgive me, if these words sound overly aggressive, Mars is currently cruising my Mercury, so even a modicum of sugar-coating isn't happening these days.
To guide you through this potent Mars matrix, I've teamed up with my coven sisters, Katelan Foisy, Mistress of Magic and Laura McLaws Helms, cultural historian, creator of Lady Magazine, and author, for a 40-Day email and online intensive through the archetypes of the Tarot for inspiration and structure.
Tarot: Images and Icons starts right on the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Pisces on March 7th and ends April 15th. It's going to be a game/life-changing psychic voyage out of the doldrums of winter and into one of the most radical spring awakenings we have had in years!
Plus, for this Project 40 we have paired icons from the worlds of art, music, fashion and literature with the corresponding Tarot archetypes. We will work with the stories of these inspiring icons to channel the archetypal energies into our own lives through a mix of writing, ritual, and other psychoanalytic/ esoteric techniques. You'll get recorded meditations for each Tarot archetype that you can work with forever; rituals; journaling that you can apply to your daily life and ongoing understanding of the Tarot arts; self-portraiture work to embody the different archetypes, history, fashion, glamorous images to inspire you along your path and a lot more! Check it out: P40: TAROT: IMAGES AND ICONS
Weekly February 21-27th February 2016
Aries:
Work, work and more work is on the agenda this week, Aries. The stress factor could also be sky-high if you don’t factor in some serious downtime. The key to staying on top of a crazy-busy schedule is taking tons of breaks, deep breaths and spa treatments in between. The Full Moon on Monday sets a bit of a manic but exciting tone. So many projects that you started last September are coming to a fever pitch now, darling. Enjoy the well-deserved success, just don’t make your body/wellness rituals/ health a second-class citizen this week.
Taurus:
Romance continues to take top priority in your life this week, Taurus. Monday’s Full Moon sets a rather lovey-dovey stage to keep you enthralled and in passionately in love with life, your bae, or your pet all week long. Your creativity is also surging, so give yourself plenty of outlets for your fabulous self-expression. Art, dance, singing lessons, or simply redecorating your home are all on the dream agenda now. Get your work out of the way Wednesday to Friday, because by the weekend the Moon moves into your relationship zone and you’ll be hard pressed to care about anything else.
Gemini:
You are all about your solo time this week, Gemini. If others accuse you of being a total hermit-homebody this week, tell them you’re living large in the comfy confines of your own private Idaho. You can’t be a social butterfly 24-7. Monday’s Full Moon could have you overthinking to the point of perfectionist control freak --if you let it. Remember Gem, there are always choices. Just lay low until the anxiety quells. It’s a passing phase. The weekend could load you down with work, so let love and pleasure rule your world from Wednesday until Friday, babe.
Cancer:
Your mind is seriously working overtime this week, Cancer. You have so much going on at once and the details could quickly get overwhelming. Your best defense: make loads of lists. Being the consummate Moon Child, you will so feel the high mental energy of this Monday’s Full Moon. If you've been talking and texting yourself into oblivion, take a day to just stare at a wall or movie screen until you get your balance back. The weekend is the perfect romantic healing balm to soothe your weary mind. Time with your beloved or doing what you love is the total Rx.
Leo:
Money obsession is the theme of the week, Leo. The Full Moon on Monday lights up your house of cash and thus has your mind whirling a thousand miles an hour about ways to both spend and make more of the green. Details are key now so pay close attention to all of the fine print when negotiating new business deals. Try to avoid emotionally laden binge buys that you might regret when the energy calms down this weekend. You may very well suddenly want to take back everything you scooped up in a frenzy by the time weekend rolls around. Think twice.
Virgo:
This is a huge week for you, Virgo. There is a Full Moon in your stars on Monday setting a powerful tone for the entire week. Your tendency to work until you drop could take on new proportions. Self care is a must. If you refuse to get enough beauty sleep and eat the foods that you know do you right, you’ll end up crashing by the weekend. Steer clear of mental overload with lots of yoga and your other go-to unwinding methods. Stress will take you down first and faster than anything. Stay cool in mind, body and spirit.
Libra:
This week’s Full Moon is putting your subconscious mind on high alert. You could find it impossible to sleep or relax for no specific reason. Generalized anxiety or excitement are the natural energy of this intense lunar energy hitting your house of sleep, dreams and imagination. Don’t let your fears get the better of you. You’re more sensitive than usual and may incorrectly interpret situations from the lens of worry and worst-case scenario thinking. Don’t go there, Libra or it will only upset your balance. The good news is that you’ll get your chill back by Wednesday when the Moon enters your stars.
Scorpio:
The Full Moon on Monday is excellent for your long-term goals and friendships. So much is peaking now in the best way. All that you have worked so hard for since last summer is reaching its fabulous potential. Awards, success and recognition are all yours for the taking. Give yourself extra downtime this week because your social life is going to be full-on, Scorpio. Friends and colleagues will be pulling on you from every direction. You’re in popular demand--so much so-- that there’s little private time catch up with yourself. Use this weekend’s Scorpio Moon to reconnect and go deep with your true self.
Sagittarius:
There’s a potent Full Moon lighting up your career zone this Monday, Sadge. No wonder so much is blowing up around your success and status at the moment. If anything, you may have too many irons in the fire and working yourself to the bone. You never were one to know when to say no, because you want to do it all. Who can turn down so much goodness, even if it’s more than most mere mortals would dare take on? Work your super powers this week, darling. But use the weekend for some hardcore rest when the Moon asks you to catch up on sleep and zone-out time.
Capricorn:
The week begins with a busy as a bee Full Moon creating all kind of restlessness in your mind, body and soul. Cabin Fever is raging, Capricorn. If you haven’t yet booked your winter getaway, this is the week to push you right over the edge and onto the next plane. You’re in dire need of expansion of the inspirational kind. Your career energy is excellent from Wednesday to Friday with the Moon shining brightly at the top of your horoscope. The weekend brings a desire to spend quality time with your ride or die’s. Superficial socialising is so not where you're at this week, so don’t bother.
Aquarius:
So much dramatic and even rather neurotic change is in the air this week, Aquarius. The key is to stay out of your brain as much as possible this week before you think yourself into an anxiety attack. The Full Moon is amplifying your tendencies to worry and exaggerate potential negative outcomes. If you have hypochondriac tendencies, those are also up for grabs this week. Meditation and physical activity are your best friends now. Think calm, cool, collected on the daily to avoid the fret fests. Just because you can worry about it, doesn’t mean it’s real. It’s just the stars pushing your buttons.
Pisces:
Relationship themes heat up this week compliments of the Full Moon on Monday in your opposite sign. Your partner and/or significant others are just mirrors for all that you like and dislike about your own style of getting around in the world. See the reflection and adjust accordingly this week. If you find yourself feeling more fussy and critical of your S.O.'s this week, blame it on the Moon and try to keep the mean thoughts to yourself whenever possible. You don’t mean them nor will you like the aftermath if you allow them to spill out and hurt the one you love.
