Everybody be careful out there! This Mercury Rx in Leo is a strong one—and it’s showing up loudly on the roads. We’ve already seen multiple wrecks, and my husband just witnessed a serious crash this morning where a car ran a red light and t-boned another crossing the intersection.
Mercury in Leo stirs up impulsivity, ego, and the urge to act first, think later—especially when retrograde. That energy can spill into how we drive, communicate, and react.
Slow down. Stay alert. Don’t rush to respond—whether behind the wheel or in conversation. Take a breath, stay grounded, and don’t let the drama pull you in.
Change is in the air this month! From Mercury retrograde to Venus and Uranus changing signs, to the new moon and more! Read below to find out what July’s transits mean for your zodiac sign! If your sun sign does not resonate, check your rising (ascendant) and moon sign.
♈ Aries This month opens your mind and stirs your soul. Venus enters Gemini on July 4, bringing her charm and spontaneity to your words. On July 7, Uranus joins Venus there, delivering flashes of insight and shifts in perspective that shimmer with possibility. The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10 highlights your long-term goals and your achievements thus far—is the legacy you are building still on track? Mercury retrograde in Leo begins on July 17. Your words carry weight, Aries. Speak from the heart with care. The New Moon in Leo on July 24 is your invitation for a fresh start to create something new that lights you up.
♉ Taurus July asks you to redefine what security means—not just in the material sense, but deep in your core. Venus enters Gemini on July 4, inviting you to consider fresh ideas around earning, sharing, and self-worth. Uranus follows on July 7, shaking loose outdated paradigms and igniting a quiet revolution in your values. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 offers clarity around beliefs and philosophies that have shaped your path up until now. As Mercury turns retrograde on July 17, your focus turns inward to reflect on what feels safe, sacred, and true to your heart. By the time the Leo New Moon on July 24 rolls in, you’ll be ready to initiate a more holistic, soul-aligned approach to caring for yourself—mind, body and spirit.
♊ Gemini You are in a season of awakening, Gemini. Venus enters your sign on July 4, enhancing your magnetism and drawing meaningful connections into your orbit. On July 7, Uranus begins its long journey through Gemini, initiating a personal revolution—one that will unfold over time, reshaping your sense of identity and purpose. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 illuminates hidden fears, energetic cords, and emotional entanglements—it’s time to release what no longer resonates. As Mercury turns retrograde on July 17, be mindful with your words—your voice is powerful, but timing is everything. The Leo New Moon on July 24 reignites your truth and helps you express it with both courage and clarity.
♋ Cancer This month is made for inner clarity and quiet revelations. As Venus enters Gemini on July 4, your intuition heightens and your dreams become more vivid. When Uranus follows on July 7, the veil thins—spiritual downloads, synchronicities, and new insights guide your path forward. The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10 brings a moment of truth in relationships, revealing where balance, boundaries, or healing is needed. As Mercury begins its retrograde through Leo on July 17, be mindful with both your self-talk and financial decisions—your sense of value is evolving. The Leo New Moon on July 24 offers a bright, fresh start to your priorities and finances.
♌ Leo July is a threshold month—you’re crossing into something new, but not without some reflection first. As Venus enters Gemini on July 4, her charm lights up your ambitions and social circles; drawing in meaningful connections. Uranus follows on July 7, stirring unexpected shifts that realign your path—fresh inspiration may come through divinely-timed detours, new people, or eye-opening ideas. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 brings awareness to your daily habits, health, and work —something in your routine may be ready to evolve. When Mercury stations retrograde in your sign on July 17, pause to reconsider how you’re showing up for yourself and to the world—your voice, your image, your message. By the Leo New Moon on July 24, you’ll feel ready to take positive steps forward in the future you’re consciously creating.
♍ Virgo There’s quiet alchemy unfolding behind the scenes. Venus enters Gemini on July 4, enchanting your path of career, purpose, visibility, and recognition. When Uranus follows on July 7, changes or new opportunites may reroute your path—stay open to divine redirection. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 brings you back to joy, creativity, and the parts of yourself you may have placed on pause. As Mercury, your ruling planet, stations retrograde on July 17, life slows down just enough to help you recalibrate your inner compass. The Leo New Moon on July 24 is a soul reset: an invitation to rest, retreat, and gather strength for what comes next.
♎ Libra Expansion comes not from old answers, but from new questions. As Venus enters Gemini on July 4, your philosophies begin to soften, and your heart opens to possibilities that once felt out of reach. Uranus follows on July 7, delivering a jolt of awareness—what truth are you finally ready to face or live by? The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 illuminates your core inner foundation, and invites you to reflect on home, family patterns and how to best support your own sense of belonging. As Mercury turns retrograde in Leo on July 17, be mindful of potential misunderstandings in groups or online. The Leo New Moon on July 24 brings a breath of fresh air to your social circles, long-term goals and future plans.
♏ Scorpio This month pulls you into the depths but offers transformation in return. Venus graces your intimacy zone on July 4, inviting you to explore heart-led, authentic connections that nurture the soul. Uranus follows on July 7, shaking loose what no longer serves your emotional evolution, clearing space for freedom. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 calls for honest conversations and setting clear boundaries—your core truth holds you steady. When Mercury retrogrades in Leo starting July 17, you’re asked to realign with your soul’s work, revisiting past lessons with fresh eyes. The Leo New Moon on July 24 opens a powerful new door on your public path—you’re ready to step through with courage and confidence.
♐ Sagittarius You’re learning new rhythms in love and partnership this month. Venus enters Gemini on July 4, bringing a sense of sweetness, warmth, and a deeper connection to your relationships. Uranus follows on July 7, igniting fresh energy. Keep an open mind and heart, you may be pleasantly surprised. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 grounds your aspirations, urging you to turn intentions into real-world action. As Mercury retrogrades in Leo on July 17, be mindful of potential impulsiveness. Pause and think before making bold moves. The Leo New Moon on July 24 calls you to adventure, whether through travel, learning, or new experiences that expand your horizons. With Mercury in retrograde, just double-check your plans and you’re good to go!
♑ Capricorn The world is shifting and so are you. Venus brings her magic to your daily routines and work life on July 4, inspiring more ease, beauty, and intention in the everyday. Uranus joins her on July 7, helping you break habits that no longer support your health, finances, or overall well-being. The Full Moon in your sign on July 10 is your soul’s personal illumination—what truth about yourself is ready to be seen, honored, and embodied? As Mercury turns retrograde on July 17, tread lightly in matters involving shared resources or trust dynamics. The Leo New Moon on July 24 deepens your understanding of intimacy, offering space for healing, renewal, and quiet empowerment.
♒ Aquarius This month hums with electric potential. Venus and Uranus both enter fellow air sign Gemini on July 4 and July 7, reawakening your joy, creativity, and perhaps even romantic spark. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 invites you to release old mental and energetic baggage as your spirit is craving lightness and freedom. As Mercury turns retrograde in Leo on July 17, slow down and be present in your conversations. What’s not said between the lines matters most. The Leo New Moon on July 24 opens a vibrant door for new connections, creative ideas, and divinely aligned partnerships to emerge.
♓ Pisces The sacred shifts within the mundane for you, Pisces. Venus enters your home and family sphere on July 4, bringing harmony and grace to your inner world. Uranus inspires change here on July 7, prompting you to rearrange, relocate, or reconnect in ways that align with your soul’s needs. The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10 illuminates where you’re growing beyond outdated roles or group dynamics, inviting both release and renewal. Mercury turns retrograde on July 17, giving you the space to reset your wellness, mindset, and self-care routines. The Leo New Moon on July 24 is a gentle rejuvenation—tend to your body, mind, and spirit by clearing clutter or creating a sacred space to invite peace and calm.
Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website:www.firemoonalchemy.com
Cancer season is in full swing, and this week brings a powerful trio of transits; each one inviting you to move from feeling into action, from intuition into intention. Let’s break it down. 🌌 ⤵️
☀️ June 24 – Sun Conjunct Jupiter in Cancer The Sun’s warmth and optimism meets Jupiter’s expansive energy—which supercharges your personal growth. Something within you begins to bloom. This can be a quiet insight, a dream, goal, or a spark of motivation you can’t ignore. Imagine your future self, living or doing what this is for you. Really “feel it”. Let yourself believe in something bigger.
🌑 New Moon in Cancer | 4° Square Saturn + Neptune in Aries | Sextile Mars This New Moon plants its seeds in tender soil, but not without challenge. A square from Saturn and Neptune in Aries may bring a moment of doubt, delay, or a reality check that challenges your plans. It’s not the end if you don’t get the green light right away—Mars favorably aspects this transit, lending its drive, courage, and grit to help you find another route. If needed, rework the plan, not the dream.
The two of cups tarot card corresponds to this New Moon. Your aspirations may need more than just your input -it may need a partner, a collaboration, team, or trusted ally to get the ball rolling. Choose your connections with care. Everyone needs to be on the same page.
🦁 June 26 – Mercury Enters Leo After drifting through Cancer’s inner tides, Mercury enters Leo with a bold exhale. It’s a shift from inner dialogue to outer declaration. Communication becomes more confident and direct. Creativity flows. Speak from the heart. Now is the time to say what you mean, name what you want.
Mercury in Leo is magnetic. This energy builds on the New Moon’s Two of Cups vibe: mutual recognition, heart-centered connection, and the courage to show up as your full self. Your words carry a frequency—and when you speak with clarity and authenticity, you naturally attract the right people and opportunities.
✨ Want to go deeper? The house where Cancer and Leo fall in your birth chart will show where these transits are showing up for you. That’s where you’re planting seeds (Cancer) and finding your voice (Leo).
Look to those areas for insight into what you’re being asked to feel, express, and create.
Have a great week! 💖
Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website:www.firemoonalchemy.com
On June 20, 2025, the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, marking the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year and a sacred turning point in the Wheel of the Year. In magical traditions, this is a time of fullness, abundance, and illumination. The Solstice invites us to honor how far we’ve come, to celebrate our growth, and to offer gratitude for the light that sustains life.
Energetically, the veil is thin and the earth’s northern hemisphere hums with solar power. It’s a potent moment for setting bold intentions, charging your tools or crystals, and working magic that calls in vitality, creativity, and joy.
In numerology, 6/20/2025 carries the vibration of 17, which connects to The Star tarot card—a symbol of hope, renewal, and clear vision. It reminds us to set intentions with confidence and to trust in the path ahead.
The Star often indicates a wish has been granted, a prayer has been heard. Divine magic is unfolding beneath the surface… ✨
Let the light of the Summer Solstice reveal what’s blooming in your life—and what’s quietly asking to be released. ☀️🌻🌿💖
Jupiter, the planet of expansion, higher wisdom, and soul-aligned opportunities, entered the soft, sacred waters of Cancer on June 9th, 2025—and stays until June 30th, 2026. This is a significant shift in energy from when it was previously in the sign of mutable Gemini from May 25th 2024. Cancer, the cardinal water sign ruled by the Moon, is an initiator. It invites us into the soul’s inner sanctuary, where emotional healing, intuition, family, and our sense of home live. With Jupiter in Cancer, we grow, but we grow inward. And that inner growth then ripples outward in undeniable, tangible ways.
Now, Jupiter doesn’t just show up and sprinkle glitter on your life. It expands whatever it touches—for better or for worse. So, depending on how you’ve been caring for your emotional ecosystem, this transit can bring profound healing… or it can expose the places that are in need of it. But either way, it’s benevolent. It’s trying to move you toward truth, spiritual nourishment, and stability that only comes from the inside out. I suggest that you pull up your personal natal chart. Because the house that is ruled by Cancer is the area of your life where Jupiter will be doing its sacred work. Whether it’s your home, family, career, relationships – including your relationship with yourself; that space is being blessed over the next 12 months with Jupiter’s grace and “karmic ripening”.
As I mentioned above, Jupiter brings blessings yes, but in Cancer it’s not necessarily the result of a loud, boisterous blow-out. More than likely, it may arrive through healing conversations, through the courage to be emotionally honest, or through a newfound capacity to receive love without shrinking. There may be tears, but they’re the good kind—the kind that rinses the soul and soften the walls.
In the tarot, Jupiter is connected to the Wheel of Fortune, and when this Wheel turns in Cancer, it calls for change that begins within and radiates outward in quiet, powerful waves. And yes, fortune favors the brave. Not the loudest or the quickest, but those courageous enough to feel deeply, to soften, to trust their intuition and to open their hearts – even after they’ve been hurt.
Jupiter in Cancer says: you are allowed to be both strong and sensitive.
You are allowed to grow in ways that feel like healing, not chasing a future ideal version of yourself.
Trust the turning of the Wheel, especially in the place where your heart has long waited to be met. This is where the good fortune flows now—not as something you aspire to, but something you know and remember to be true.
Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website:www.firemoonalchemy.com
On March 1, 2025, Venus the planet of love, beauty, and finances, begins her retrograde journey, first moving through fiery Aries before slipping back into dreamy Pisces on March 27. This entire transit, lasting until April 12, urges us to slow down and reassess our relationships, personal values, and financial habits.
With Venus retrograding through two vastly different energies, this retrograde transit can feel unpredictable at times, requiring us to navigate both passion and introspection. In Aries, Venus retrograde leans toward impulsivity, tempting us to act on fleeting desires in love and money. But as she shifts into Pisces, the energy softens, inviting us to reflect on the deeper meaning of our relationships, reconcile karmic patterns, and establish new connections that align with who we are now, and support who we want to become.
Love & Relationships
Planets in retrograde often stir up the past, and Venus retrograde is no exception. Old lovers, unresolved emotions, and lingering questions/challenges in relationships are a few scenarios that may come up. While these situations may not be the most pleasant, they do offer the opportunity for closure or a fresh start. Venus retrograde in Aries takes no prisoners, she encourages us to confront issues head-on, clear the air, and make space for healthier dynamics moving forward.
As Venus moves back into Pisces, we’re called to examine our relationships through a spiritual lens, diving deep to reflect on karmic lessons and emotional truths. If someone from the past reappears, ask yourself: is this a test, lesson, or a second chance? And would re-involvement with this person align with who I am now, and more importantly, support who I want to become? New connections formed during this period may feel intense and “too good to be true”. Venus loves new love, but retrograde in Pisces, she can have her head in the clouds. Have fun, but it would be wise to wait until Venus goes direct before making any major commitments.
Finances & Beauty
Financially, Venus retrograde calls for discernment. It’s not the best time for major investments or luxury splurges (unless you’ve already mapped out a solid plan), as our perception of value can be skewed during this time. My advice? Tuck those extra funds away for now and use the next six weeks or so, to renegotiate financial agreements or collect on debts owed to you. Unexpected expenses may pop up, and if they do, you’ll be grateful you skipped that pricey impulse buy!
The same advice applies to beauty—drastic aesthetic changes might not turn out as expected, or you may find yourself regretting them once Venus moves direct. It’s best to wait a few weeks and really think about it. After all, your outward appearance is how you present yourself to the world. Make sure it truly aligns with who you are.
Tarot Cards for Venus Retrograde: 3 of Wands & 10 of Cups
For this Venus retrograde, the Three of Wands and Ten of Cups offer us guidance that feels both practical and reassuring as we navigate the ups and downs of love, relationships, and finances.
The Three of Wands reminds us to slow down and not rush into decisions. It speaks of taking a step back, looking at the bigger picture, and trusting the right opportunities will come, when we are ready for them. In the context of Venus retrograde, this means resisting the urge to jump heart-first into new relationships or making impactful choices without thinking it through.
The Ten of Cups offers a hopeful message, suggesting that while we may be revisiting old emotional patterns or confronting unresolved issues in relationships, this transit offers an opportunity to clear the air, find closure, and create space for authentic connections that nurture our well-being and growth—whether it’s with a partner, family, or even ourselves. Venus retrograde may present some challenges, but with patience, reflection, and a bit of inner work, these cards reassure us that something good is waiting for us just on the other side
For crystal lovers:
The following ten crystals are wonderful companions during Venus retrograde, supporting you in making thoughtful decisions, healing past wounds, and inviting more balanced energy into your relationships, personal values and finances:
1. Rose Quartz: Known as the stone of unconditional love, Rose Quartz can help heal past emotional wounds and open your heart to self-love and compassion. It’s perfect for restoring harmony in relationships.
2. Amethyst: This calming crystal is excellent for promoting clarity and balance. It can help you gain insight during this introspective period and keep your mind grounded.
3. Black Tourmaline: A powerful protector, Black Tourmaline can help shield you from negative energy while encouraging emotional resilience during challenging times.
4. Citrine: For financial clarity and abundance, Citrine helps with decision-making and reaffirms your worth. It can help you feel more confident in your value, whether in love or money.
5. Labradorite: A stone of transformation and intuition, Labradorite enhances your inner wisdom and helps you trust your instincts as you reflect and reassess relationships and personal goals.
6. Selenite: Known for its cleansing properties, Selenite clears out emotional blockages and negative energy, helping you move forward with clarity and peace.
7. Carnelian: For boosting confidence and creativity, Carnelian is great when you need a gentle nudge to take action, without rushing into things impulsively.
8. Moonstone: Perfect for emotional healing and intuition, Moonstone encourages deep emotional understanding and can help you release past patterns or relationships that no longer serve you.
9. Aquamarine: A stone of calm, Aquamarine supports emotional healing and promotes clear, honest communication in relationships, helping you navigate any tricky conversations.
10. Green Aventurine: For heart healing and attracting positive energy, Green Aventurine can help you open your heart to new opportunities while encouraging personal growth and emotional renewal
Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website:www.firemoonalchemy.com
This week’s energy brings fresh starts and exciting possibilities! With Venus entering Aries on the 4th, she infuses our lives with confidence and passion, especially in the areas pertaining to love, creativity, and personal pursuits. It’s the perfect time to take bold steps toward what (or who) lights you up.
Jupiter stationing direct in Gemini that same day helps conversations flow more easily, making it a great time to connect, share ideas, and entertain new perspectives. A surprise opportunity may pop up when you least expect it—go with the flow and see where it leads (just remember to stay safe and use common sense, of course).
Later in the week, Neptune’s alignment with the North Node in Pisces on February 7th turns up the volume on our intuition, prophetic dreams, and synchronicities. This ethereal aspect has us drifting into uncharted waters, testing the integrity of our connection to the divine. If certain signs keep appearing—a recurring thought, repeating numbers, an image, or an uncanny coincidence—don’t brush them off. If your intuition is picking up on these subtle signs, trust they hold meaning or a message for you.
That said, there’s another side to this energy—Neptune is the planet of illusions and dreams, and in Pisces, this aspect is even more amplified. Remember, not everything may be as it seems. When our intuition is heightened, so is the potential for confusion, escapism, or wishful thinking. If you feel as if you are floating on a cloud this week, this is your reminder to stay grounded and discerning—dreams are powerful motivators, but they need a practical plan to manifest into reality. Stay inspired my beautiful dreamer, but look before you leap.
Tarot Card Advice: The Page of Cups (Upright)
The whimsical Page of Cups often brings messages of good news, so stay open and curious this week—something delightful may be waiting for you just around the corner! I can’t help but smile at his expression of surprise as he finds a fish in his cup. It’s a playful reminder that magic doesn’t always come in grand, sweeping gestures; sometimes, it’s the little moments that catch us off guard. A small synchronicity that makes you pause is proof that magic is always around you. You only need to be willing to see it.
Choose card 1 or 2 and scroll down for this week’s tarot message!
The energy this week feels a little “up in the air” and a bit erratic, so I decided to keep it short and sweet by offering a simple, “yes or no” pick-a-card reading. Take a deep breath, concentrate on your question, choose a card and let’s see what guidance the tarot has for you this week!
Are you ready?
Card #1 Yes: The Sun
This card radiates with positivity and is a clear “yes.” Whatever you’re doing this week, you are encouraged to move forward with confidence. An opportunity to step into the spotlight may be on the horizon, so be ready!
I’m getting the impression that some of you have been the “dark horse” in the race for a while—quietly putting in the work while the others underestimated you or were too distracted to notice. Well, won’t they be surprised when you pass them all on the backstretch! LOL! This is your time to shine as you celebrate your accomplishments in the winner’s circle!
Card #2 Not Yet: Seven of Pentacles
The Seven of Pentacles suggests taking a pause before making your next big move. Success depends on letting this develop at its own pace for the moment. Rest assured, progress is happening behind the scenes, even if it’s not immediately visible. As the saying goes, patience is a virtue.
For others of you, this week may bring a reality-check. If something isn’t meeting your expectations or is not producing an equitable time/cost/labor versus benefit ratio, ask yourself what adjustments are required to get things back on track.
Have a great week everyone!
Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website:www.firemoonalchemy.com
The Hanged Man tarot card from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck
This week’s energy feels like trying to row a boat through molasses—slow, sticky, and a bit frustrating. After the new moon in optimistic Sagittarius on Sunday, the waxing moon moves through Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces, inspiring us to dream big and chase our ambitions. But with both Mercury and Jupiter in retrograde in opposite signs, plus Mars going retrograde in Leo later in the week, the Universe seems to be saying, “Hold up now, not so fast.” It’s not a stop sign, but more of a yield—which gives us an opportunity to slow down and think things through as we enter the final month of 2024.
Tarot card guidance: The Hanged Man
The tarot card for this week, The Hanged Man, reminds us that when progress feels stalled, it’s an invitation to shift our perspective. Instead of pushing against the tide and trying to force an outcome, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Whether it’s your career, a personal project, or a relationship, a pause (whether voluntary or involuntary) gives you the space to think on how to approach things with fresh eyes. What might initially seem like a roadblock may be an opportunity for you to revisit a plan, decision, or goal and to assess whether you want to move forward as planned or take a different direction entirely.
As much as you might want to power through this week, if something is just not happening, despite your best efforts, divine timing may be at play. The retrograde energy is here to show you what’s worth your effort and what’s not, as well as how a shift in perspective may be just the thing to get you back on track. Those slow moments? They’re not a waste of time – they’re where the magic happens. Look closely at the halo of light that encircles The Hanged Man’s head. This glow symbolizes his crown chakra, lit up with inspiration, dreams and aspirations, as well as an inner knowing of when the time is right to turn those visions into a plan.
The Hanged Man’s illuminated perspective reminds us that the greatest breakthroughs often come when we stop trying to force things to fit, like hammering a square peg in a round hole, and instead trust the natural flow of life. Sometimes things happen or not happen for a reason. Who knows? This pause you’re experiencing might be the perfect opening that uncovers opportunities you hadn’t imagined before, leading you to something even better than you had planned.
Have a great week!
Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website:www.firemoonalchemy.com
When I looked at the planetary placements for the upcoming full moon in Taurus on November 15th, I received the image of the running of the bulls celebration in Spain! This full moon brings themes of courage, endurance, and patience, encouraging us to trust our instincts when deciding whether to move forward, pivot, or hold steady. Like the bulls charging through narrow streets, we’re pushing through the final stretch of 2024, testing our resolve with the second to last full moon of the year. The final full moon of 2024 will be in the sign of Gemini on December 15th, closing out the 2024 lunar cycle.
November’s planetary shifts are quite a buzz as things are coming together to form a different picture from what we are used to – think of puzzle pieces snapping into place. Saturn, which has been retrograde since June, goes direct at the same time as this full moon on November 15th, helping to bring clarity to areas in our life that require responsibility and structure. Pluto will then move into Aquarius for the next two decades on November 19th, which begins a profound societal shift, and Mercury will retrograde on November 25th and stations direct again at the next full moon on December 15th. All these planetary movements support the closing out of an era, as we turn the page to begin an entirely new chapter.
The tarot cards associated with this full moon, the Seven of Pentacles and Seven of Cups, mirror these themes. The Seven of Pentacles, corresponding to the moon in Taurus, invites you to take stock of what you’ve been investing your time and energy into. Has your hard work paid off, or is it time to reassess your investment versus profit ratio? The last new moon in Taurus was on May 7th, this could be a time marker for some of you. What seeds did you plant back then, and how are they doing now?
Meanwhile, the Seven of Cups, corresponding to the sun in Scorpio, is asking you to consider your choices carefully and practice discernment while exploring dreams and possibilities, as you decide what truly aligns with your long-term vision. As we close out the old and make space for the new, it’s important to be real with where you are coming from and where you want to go moving forward.
Here’s where things get interesting: Uranus, the planet of sudden change and the unexpected, is right next to the full moon, ready to shake things up. With the Sun in the opposite sign of Scorpio, the catalyst will most likely come about from a psychological aspect – a desire to break free from patterns or dynamics that are outdated, unbalanced, unfulfilling, or perhaps it has run its karmic course.
The moon is exalted in the sign of Taurus (she likes it there), but let’s not forget, we are dealing with a cominbation of full moon energy and the sun in Scorpio, which is quite potent. And with a full moon conjunct Uranus, expect some curveballs. Imagine running with the bulls in Spain – you’ve got a plan and think you know where you are going, but WTF, a surprise comes around the corner, changing the direction of your path. But lucky for you, this works out in your favor. Better you found out now rather than later.
Adding to the tension, Mars in Leo is inconjunct with Venus in Capricorn, which can make us feel a bit out of sync with others or even within ourselves. If you’re feeling misaligned with someone—whether in a personal relationship or at work—the energy of this full moon encourages patience rather than pushing for immediate solutions. High emotions can lead to impulsive actions, which may have unplanned consequences. Save your energy and put it towards something constructive. This is a time to play chess, not checkers.
Fortunately (good news), Mars is also forming a harmonious trine with the North Node, giving you the motivation to move forward. If you are seeing signs that a current situation is not supporting your personal or professional goals, or is limiting you in some way, this full moon will give you some clarity as to where adjustments can be made, making it easier to pursue a life, love or goal that feels more authentic to you.
Finally, as Pluto moves out of Capricorn and into Aquarius on November 19th where it will stay for the next 20 years, we’re at a turning point, where we collectively and individually, are encouraged to step into the future with a clean slate. This isn’t a Tower energy, not everything has to go, it’s more of an acknowledgment of lessons learned and releasing what we’ve outgrown.
I’ve noticed an uptick online of trends towards simple living, lighter home spaces, less material “things”, a low tolerance for stress, and an emphasis on living well with less. These are Aquarian signatures that are beginning to surface. We are living life instead of life “happening” to us. This is sneak peak of what is to come.
This Taurus full moon energy has a grounding influence, yet with Uranus nearby, it also reminds us that not everything is within our control, and that is ok. Life is similar to running with the bulls, there is a surprise at every turn, challenging us to adapt, stay centered, and keep moving forward.
You may end up somewhere you never expected, but you are exactly where you need to be.
Have a great full moon!
Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website:www.firemoonalchemy.com
Mercury Retrograde Reminder
Slow down. Stay alert. Don’t rush to respond—whether behind the wheel or in conversation. Take a breath, stay grounded, and don’t let the drama pull you in.
