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March 2026 Astrology & Insights

March 2026 is intense, layered, and illuminating. Classic eclipse season energy for sure! The month opens with a Full “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, then Venus lights her fire in the sign of Aries, Jupiter stations direct in Cancer, there’s an introspective Pisces New Moon, Mercury moves forward out of retrograde (yeah!), and we finish with Venus cooling her jets in the sign of Taurus.

Each transit this month carries a lesson, a nudge, a revelation or an inspired spark. Are you ready to dive into what March has in store for you?

Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo – March 3

Virgo governs refinement, systems, work, health, and the daily rituals that subtly shape your life. Full Moons illuminate what has ripened, what has run its course, and what can no longer be ignored. When that Full Moon is a lunar eclipse, the energy is amplified. This transit signifies a turning point in the area of your natal chart where Virgo resides.

Virgo has been paying attention since late 2024. She’s observant like that. Notes have been taken. Patterns tracked. Energy expenditures calculated. And now she’s sliding the folder across the table and asking you to look closely. Where have you drifted from your own standards? Is it your finances? Your health? The way you structure your time? Or have you been so focused on tending to everyone else that you haven’t noticed your own reserves are running low?

Virgo is integrity in action. She’s often called a perfectionist, but it’s not about that. It’s about discernment. Do your daily habits and actions reflect what you say you value? Are the systems you have in place supporting your well-being, or slowly eroding it? Is there something relevant that you’ve been ignoring?

With Pisces opposite this eclipse, it’s easy to float into patterns of avoidance, over-giving, or blurry boundaries. The waters can feel familiar, comforting, safe even, though realistically, it may not be the healthiest place for you. Virgo is not judging you. She is giving you a reality check. Are you willing to take an honest look?

Eclipses both reveal information and facilitate change, and they are usually not subtle about it. Pay attention to what surfaces for you around this time. This is information you’ll be working with, integrating, and refining over the next six months.

Venus Enters Aries – March 6

Venus in Aries is direct, passionate, fierce and not playing around. This transit encourages clarity through action. Anything or anyone lingering in ambiguity now gets called to the fire. The heat is on. Some will rise to the challenge others will burn to ash. The stakes are high. Heads will roll, but hearts will be ignited as well.

In love, business and finances, this energy can lend an inspirational and/or entrepreneurial spark. Venus in Aries doesn’t wait for permission. She tries, she experiments, she takes the risk.

The shadow side? Impulsivity. Reactivity. Mistaking intensity for compatibility.

Use Venus’ passion consciously. Feel the warmth of her fire, but don’t abandon your common sense or you might get burned.

Jupiter Goes Direct in Cancer – March 10

Since late 2025, Jupiter has been retrograde in Cancer, turning its expansive energy inward. Growth has been more internal; focused on home, emotions, family, self-care and a sense of belonging. Now, as Jupiter stations direct, its energy begins to project outward again, reaching beyond your inner circle.

Jupiter is exalted in Cancer. It’s expression here is fertile, protective, and deeply heart centered. You may feel a renewed sense of optimism regarding family matters, a living situation, or the healing of a relationship and/or your inner landscape. Goals or dreams that were once on hold, begin to gain ground, and you might even realize that a previous pause or setback actually worked in your favor! With Jupiter direct, expect new opportunities and support to reveal themselves through friends, family and renewed connections.

This retrograde-direct transit is a reminder that growth doesn’t always have to be flashy or visible to others. Often, it begins by the creation of a thriving inner sanctuary, which is the foundation for success and growth in the external world.

Jupiter moving direct brings a blessing and it’s ready to meet you where you are. Allow yourself to receive it.

Pisces New Moon – March 18

This Pisces New Moon arrives deep in eclipse season. It’s mysterious, dark, and profoundly potent.

Pisces dissolves boundaries and reconnects us to our intuition, imagination, grief, and compassion. This is the moon of dreamers, shamans and mystics. Where is Pisces in your natal chart? That’s where your intuitive gifts are strongest, where your creativity flows freely, and where you dare to dream beyond the physical world. It’s the place where you drift from the mundane into divine inspiration.

Pisces represents the subconscious, and the liminal space between the spiritual and material worlds. Like the clean slate we all experience at birth, this lunation asks for a release. A softening of the grip. What are you still hanging on to? An outcome? An outdated belief? An emotional attachment that has quietly run its course? Maybe it’s a pattern or habit that no longer serves you. Letting go requires faith. It asks you to trust the unseen currents moving beneath the surface of your life.

Where are you being required to have faith or trust more? Where could new experiences help rewire old circuitry and positively shift a pattern, behavior or mindset you’ve outgrown?

This New Moon is a deep dive into your emotional waters. It’s energy beautifully supports spiritual practices, creative expression, dream journaling, and inner reflection. It’s the final New Moon before the Spring Equinox, which is nature’s true new year. This is a powerful moment for clearing and intention setting before the new 2026 cycle begins.

A spiritual bath or any symbolic ritual involving water would correspond nicely with this New Moon!

Spring Equinox – March 20

The Spring Equinox marks a sacred threshold. Day and night are perfectly balanced before the Sun tips the scales toward longer days. This is nature’s true new year. Not January first, while there are still icicles hanging from the trees. No, it’s when the goddess awakens from her winter descent. The earth stirs, seeds begin to push through soil, birds build their nests, and what was dormant begins to breathe again.

The equinox is a recalibration point. Where in your life are you being asked to restore balance? What latent potential that has been patiently waiting is now ready to emerge? You may not see the full bloom yet, but the roots beneath the surface are strengthening.

Energetically, this is initiation energy. The intentions you set now have potency because they align with the rhythm of the natural world. Open the windows. Touch the earth. Light a candle. Decide on what you wish to cultivate over the next three, six or 12 months. Clear out the clutter and make space for it.

Mercury Goes Direct in Pisces – March 20

If things have felt a little “off” over the past three weeks, relief is on the way.

Mercury retrograde in Pisces may have pulled you back into matters of the heart, your faith, or unfinished emotional business. Mental clarity was a bit hard to come by. Mercury in Pisces operates through intuition, rather than logic. “Feels over facts”. Getting a straight answer challenged you to know exactly what questions to ask. Even then, it likely required some extra patience and a willingness to read between the lines.

But it wasn’t all less than ideal. You may have turned inward for healing, reflection and closure. Maybe you revisited a hobby, an idea, or a creative project that reignited your inspiration. Retrogrades often delay matters to make time for restoration.

As Mercury stations direct, the energy stabilizes. Ideas and intuitive insights begin to find practical application in the “real world”. Communication becomes clearer and more straightforward. It can feel like your mental faculties are coming back online, and this goes for the others around you too!

Still, give it about 10-14 days before finalizing major commitments. The post-retrograde shadow lingers, and there may be a few loose ends to tie up.

Venus Enters Taurus – March 30

Venus changes signs at the end of the month, moving from fiery Aries into grounded Taurus, one of her home signs. She likes it here. She’s relaxed, sensual, and ready to be pampered. As she eases back on her Venusian style chaise lounge with a glass of wine, chocolates and fresh fruit, she releases a noticeable exhale. Then she glances in our direction, invites us to have a seat and do the same.

When she is here, our relationships crave reliability. Finances benefit from practical planning as well as a keen eye for value. Life’s pleasures are slow and embodied, rather than impulsive. After all the shifts that eclipse season brings, this transit offers a welcome respite. Slow down. Savor your food. Tend to your body. And most of all, direct your valuable resources (time, money, attention) toward quality people, places and things that not only last, but give a positive return on your investment over time.

Tip: This is also self-care energy! Book the spa day, schedule the massage, get the mani-pedi. Sign up for that yoga class or enjoy a beautifully prepared meal without rushing through it. If you have a partner, plan something fun to do together. Make treating yourself well a priority. You’re worth it!

Eclipse season and its accompanying transits can feel intense. And remember, the effects can be felt for up to six months. But you don’t have to navigate these energies alone!

If you’d like to explore how this month’s astrology is activating your personal chart, this is an excellent time to schedule a reading. We’ll look at where the eclipses and planetary shifts are landing for you and discuss what’s ready to evolve, expand, or transform.

Have a great month!

Christine Mann of Fire Moon Alchemy is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner specializing in tarot, astrology, and numerology. She offers private readings as well as services for parties and events. Learn more or book a session at www.firemoonalchemy.com.

Rewriting the story: A tarot inspired look at the 12/4/25 Gemini Full Moon

Gemini Full Moon Corresponding Tarot Cards: The Nine of Swords (Moon in Gemini), The Nine of Wands (Sun in Sagittarius), The Moon

Well, I’m not going to sugarcoat it, the two tarot cards representing the final full moon of 2025 (Nine of Swords & Nine of Wands) are a bit of a handful! Together, they add up to number 18, which is The Moon in the Major Arcana. An energy that asks you to look at what’s been lingering beneath the surface. It’s mysterious, revealing, and transformative. And because this full moon sits on the Gemini–Sagittarius axis, there’s movement, momentum, and a push to keep going even when things feel murky. My eye keeps going to the crawfish emerging from the water on The Moon card. That image echoes the themes of the upcoming Sagittarius New Moon on the 19^th – something rising, something breaking through.

This final full moon of the year is a super moon, shining it’s light on the fears, worries, and patterns you’ve been carrying. You know, the ones that play like a highlight reel when everything else is quiet. But this isn’t a moon for deep excavation or revisiting every wound. Gemini and Sagittarius are mutable air and fire. Active, forward-moving, quick to adapt. Think of a quarterback carrying the ball those last few yards for the touchdown. The pressure is real. The hits may come. But the momentum is undeniable, and the goal is in sight.

It’s been a long road, but don’t throw in the towel now!

This moon asks you to look at the internal stories and patterns that have shaped your decisions. Not to dwell, but to see them clearly and understand why they’ve held such influence for so long. This Gemini moon is about seeing something with fresh eyes. What was then is not what is now.

The Nines in tarot signify a turning point. The moment where past trials, breakthroughs, and hard-earned lessons gather into wisdom. Look back on the year behind you. Who you were in January is not who you are today. Again, the crawfish on The Moon card catches my eye. It rises from the depths wearing a shell. Symbolic of the protective layers built from old stories and survival patterns. Which of those layers have served their purpose? Which are ready to be shed?

This full moon asks: what are you ready to release in this final month of 2025?

The images of the cards tell the story. However, there is a new path in front of you. Clear your mind, speak your truth, and allow your perspective to shift. Redefine the narratives that keep looping in the background. Gemini rules the house of communication, so journaling your thoughts or having an honest conversation can help clear the mental clutter and create space for what wants to emerge next.

Want to know more about how December’s energy is showing up for you? Check out my previous post with the December horoscopes for each zodiac sign!

Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She can be contacted through her website: www.firemoonalchemy.com

December 2025 Horoscopes

December’s energies are shifting our focus in a big way with fresh movement, subtle pivots, and a few reality checks. Your horoscope breaks down what’s opening, what’s closing, and what’s asking for your attention as we move through the final month of 2025. For the most comprehensive personal overview, be sure to check your Sun, Moon, and Rising sign.

Aries
The Full Moon in Gemini on the 4th brings clarity around a decision you’ve been sitting with for months. Conversations you’ve been postponing finally feel easier to initiate. When Neptune moves direct on the 10th, you gain a clearer perspective on what’s true versus the story you’ve been replaying in your mind. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th invites you to explore new options by widening your perspective. As the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, your focus shifts away from the daily distractions that drain you and toward what, and who, truly support your goals.

Taurus
The Gemini Full Moon on the 4th highlights your financial landscape and the ways you’ve been spreading yourself thin. Something that no longer aligns with your values becomes harder to overlook. Neptune moving direct on the 10th helps ease a tension or misunderstanding, making it easier to reconnect. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th invites you to take a closer look at shared resources, commitments, or future plans. When the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, you gain impressive momentum on a long-range goal through consistency and patience.

Gemini
The Full Moon in your sign on the 4th brings a personal breakthrough. Something about who you are or what you want becomes unmistakably clear. After months of uncertainty, you are feeling more confident about your direction. With Neptune moving direct on the 10th, the veil lifts, revealing the answer to a career question or creative block. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th refreshes your relationships and partnerships, opening the door to redefine what teamwork means to you. As the Sun moves into Capricorn on the 21st, a commitment becomes more prominent or deepens, shifting your priorities accordingly.

Cancer
The Gemini Full Moon on the 4th sheds light on a lingering feeling or concern, offering a gentle release that frees up emotional space. When Neptune moves direct on the 10th your faith is restored on a plan or goal that had previously felt stalled. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th inspires a fresh self-care routine to bring your well-being back into balance. When the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, relationships come into focus, creating opportunities to clear the air on important matters and build more balanced, supportive dynamics.

Leo
The Full Moon in Gemini on the 4th highlights your friendships and the groups you’re involved with. You may have an epiphany about which ones fuel your spark and which ones drain it. With Neptune moving direct on the 10th, a long-standing uncertainty or concern begins to ease up. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th ignites your fun, creative side, inviting you to explore something new that interests and excites you. As the Sun moves into Capricorn on the 21st, your priorities shift to your health and well-being. Small changes to your diet and daily routine will help you stay fit, energized, and focused.

Virgo
The Gemini Full Moon on the 4th offers fresh insights regarding your career, long-range goals, or the persona you present to others. You may decide to adjust your expectations or take a different approach. As Neptune moves direct on the 10th, a legal matter may be resolved or a lingering misunderstanding cleared. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th brings renewed energy to your home or personal life, helping you to create a more comfortable and stable environment. When the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, your confidence grows, making it a great time to take the lead on a project at work or showcase a unique talent or skill.

Libra
The Full Moon in Gemini on the 4th expands your perspective, helping you see a situation more clearly. You may notice that an old belief or assumption no longer serves you. With Neptune moving direct on the 10th, your daily routine and/or workflow begins to feel more organized and manageable again. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th sparks your curiosity. Maybe through an intriguing conversation, book or podcast that inspires you. The next step is yours to take. As the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, your mental load lightens. A grounded, more simplified approach becomes the key that unlocks the door.

Scorpio
The Gemini Full Moon on the 4th illuminates your shared resources, emotional exchanges, and patterns of give-and-take, showing you where the scales may need rebalancing. With Neptune moving direct on the 10th, you’re inspired to reconnect with something creative or meaningful that had been on hold. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th invites you to reassess your relationship with money and beliefs around self-worth. As the Sun enters Capricorn on the 21st, your communication sharpens, helping you navigate difficult and/or important conversations with confidence and tact.

Sagittarius
The Full Moon in Gemini on the 4th sheds light on your partnership sector, inviting you to negotiate a healthy balance between independence and collaboration. Be clear about your needs, but also be open to considering theirs. With Neptune moving direct on the 10th, a stalemate at home or within family dynamics begins to soften. The New Moon in your sign on the 19th offers a fresh personal reset, giving you the energy and confidence to set new intentions for the next 6 months. As the Sun moves into Capricorn on the 21st your focus shifts toward stabilizing your personal finances and ending the year on a positive note.

Capricorn
The Gemini Full Moon on the 4th brings awareness to the signals your body has been sending. Don’t ignore them. A small tweak to your diet or daily routine could make a big difference. With Neptune going direct on the 10th, stalled communications, plans, or negotiations start moving again. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th encourages rest and reflection as you prepare for your season. When the Sun energizes your sign on the 21st, it’s all systems go. You regain momentum and as 2025 ends, begin making plans for the upcoming year.

Aquarius
The Full Moon in Gemini on the 4th highlights your creative pursuits and love life, revealing something that’s been waiting for you to prioritize joy with more intention. Neptune going direct on the 10th instills a practical approach to finances and increases your awareness of value. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th invites you to explore new social connections with others that share your interests. As the Sun moves into Capricorn on the 21st, you may find yourself reflecting on the past and considering meaningful changes that support personal growth.

Pisces
The Gemini Full Moon on the 4th calls attention to your home life, emotional patterns, and the ways you’ve been holding tension. Around this time, something shifts or clicks, helping you release what no longer serves you with relative ease. Neptune moving direct in your sign on the 10th clears the haze, bringing you back to yourself with increased clarity and confidence. The Sagittarius New Moon on the 19th invites you to explore options and think creatively about your business, job, or career. As the Sun moves into Capricorn on the 21st, friends and social networks may prove to be valuable allies, offering support and a fresh perspective.

Summer Solstice June 20, 2025: The longest day, the brightest light

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. ☀️🌻🌿💖

Energy Update 1/20/25: Keeping it simple with a “yes or no” pick-a-card tarot reading

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

Numerology of 2025: A “9” Year with The Hermit

2025 is a “9” year in numerology which corresponds to The Hermit in the tarot

As we venture into 2025, we’re entering a “9” year in numerology, a time of culmination and transition. The number 9’s vibration signifies the completion of cycles, the integration of hard-earned lessons, and the preparation for a new chapter. Yet, it’s not simply about reaching the end of the story, but understanding the wisdom of our journey before we close the book. The number 9 acts as a bridge, connecting what has been with what is yet to come.

The Hermit tarot card beautifully mirrors the energy of a “9” year, symbolizing introspection, solitude, and the quest for inner truth. The Hermit’s lantern encourages us to be the guiding light in our own lives, as we seek clarity and understanding from within instead of relying on outside validation.

Reflecting back on 2024, many of you may have already felt an inkling of The Hermit’s influence through a sense of disconnection from certain people, places, things or situations. Disillusionment is often part of The Hermit’s experience (and we are seeing this on a macro-level as well), but it ultimately paves the way for eye-opening revelations and a stronger connection to your true self, which can inspire positive change.

Interestingly, in Chinese astrology, 2025 is the year of the Yin Wood Snake, a symbol of renewal, transformation, intelligence, and insight. Snakes have a unique way of undergoing change and growth—before shedding their skin, they go through a phase known as “going blue.” During this time, their eyes are clouded, limiting their vision. To protect themselves, they retreat from the world going into “Hermit mode” until they shed their old skin. Once the process is complete, their eyes are clear, and they emerge fully renewed and ready for what’s ahead.

2025’s vibe carries a similar energy. It’s a year, both collectively and individually, where we shift our priorities and become more intentional about where we invest our time, energy, and resources.

Many of you will choose to invest in yourselves this year—whether through healing, moving, traveling, or furthering your education. These actions are all about creating space and aligning with your higher calling, setting the stage for the limitless potential that 2026 will bring. As a “1” year, represented by The Magician in the tarot, it promises fresh starts, powerful manifestations, and the opportunity to step fully into your creative power.

I am very much looking forward to 2025! This energy is both reflective and profoundly empowering. The “Yin” energy of the Wood Snake aligns nicely with the Nine of Pentacles in the tarot—a card that represents personal achievement, success, self-love, and confidence. Paired with The Hermit, we have an interesting dynamic that mirrors the process of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

The Hermit invites us into a period of introspection and solitude, much like the cocoon phase, where we can reflect on the past and integrate its lessons. The Nine of Pentacles represents our emergence from this time of quiet transformation; the butterfly spreading its wings and reveling in the next phase of growth and renewal.

Happy New Year everyone!

Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She also available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website: www.firemoonalchemy.com

Full Moon in Taurus 11/15/24

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

Full Moon in Scorpio 4/23/24

Tarot cards representing the Scorpio full moon 4/23/24 (Rider Waite deck)

The upcoming full moon in Scorpio is illuminating unresolved issues that have been lying beneath the surface for some time now. This is not an “easy” transit, as Pluto, Scorpio’s modern ruling planet that represents transformative change, is closely involved with this full moon, squaring both the moon and the sun. This harsh aspect is Pluto inviting us to take part in a difficult conversation. To consider how certain situations, friendships, partnerships, etc. are affecting our current well-being as well as our future potential.

With Mercury retrograde paired closely with the North node in Aries, a conflict could arise if there is a low vibration pattern or circumstance that wants to be resolved. This will most likely be an energetic signature that you have been aware of for a while. As I mentioned, there is some tension with this transit, so tread carefully, as those who are normally quite stubborn and/or self-centered, will be even more so in the days leading up to the full moon. As such, conflicts or small disagreements, could escalate quickly.

My advice is to think twice about who you are dealing with and what influence they have in your life. A small disagreement could turn into a battle of wills with both of you drawing lines in the sand. You may be right, but is there a danger of your winning the battle but losing the war? This could result in sudden changes that you may not have anticipated. Scorpio energy is quite strategic. Play your cards right, and you will soon have the winning hand!

Emotions may bubble up to the surface, so it is important to stay grounded and clear-headed. Be careful of possible overindulgence of food, drink, or other substances that may affect your emotional or mental state. For some of you, this full moon is highlighting challenges regarding your health. This may pertain to you or someone close to you. Helpful insights on the best way to move forward will come to you on or before the end of this month.

Mars and Jupiter are working well together. These two are inviting you to be proactive with your future financial goals and happiness. Where do you see yourself in two, five, or ten years? Does your current situation support this path? There is no need for a big jump now. However, the full moon will reveal where some action is required to get the ball rolling, if you are ready to make a change.

This could involve an initial small investment towards a plan or future goal that grows over time. On the flip side, you may be considering cutting ties and making new plans, if current circumstances are not yielding the results that you have hoped for.

This transit, while intense, is empowering at the same time! Its influence is encouraging us to purge both internally and externally to release what is at the very least unhelpful and at the most, toxic. We are being reminded that when life gets complicated, or when we are ready for something new, the power of transformation first comes from within. This gives us the clarity we need to make changes to our outer world with confidence and grace.

The Dragon Awakens. Aquarius New Moon & 2024 Year of the Dragon.

Aquarius New Moon on 2/9/24 & Year the Dragon begins 2/10/24

On February 9th, the new moon in the sign of innovative and forward-thinking Aquarius, marks the beginning of the 2024 lunar new year. This event sets the stage for a powerful frequency shift within the collective, as this new moon closely coincides with the Chinese New Year on February 10th. wherein we move into the year of the powerful and dynamic Yang Wood Dragon.

New Moon in Aquarius: Saturn & Uranus. Two sides, one coin.

The sign of Aquarius is traditionally ruled by Saturn. Its modern ruling planet Uranus is a recent construct. So, it behooves us to approach this sign with a dual perspective.

Saturn in Aquarius is a stark reminder that for true progress to occur, we must learn from the past so that we do not repeat the same mistakes. Saturn also puts Aquarius in touch with reality, by asking it the tough questions. High ideals, technology, new strategies, plans, dreams, and goals are great in theory or on paper, but do they pass the test when they are put into practical application? As well as, what infrastructure or upgrades are required so things works as intended?

On the flip side, Uranus, Aquarius’ modern ruler

Saturn in Aquarius in it’s shadow aspect, can be overly restrictive. Preferring to stay with outdated traditions, laws or institutions that have not kept up with modern times. It may attempt to impede progress to maintain the “status quo”. This is where the modern planetary ruler Uranus comes in to shake things up! Its progressive and youthful innovative qualities encourage “out of the box” ideas and solutions. While its humanitarian nature inspires us to think outside of ourselves and consider the bigger picture.

Year of the Dragon – February 10th, 2024:

The Year of the Dragon commences on February 10th. In Chinese astrology, the Dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune. The 2024 Dragon, is of the wood element. It is a masculine “yang” energy that infuses the collective with vitality, courage, and auspicious opportunities.

When a seed is planted, it temporarily lays dormant in the soil. Meanwhile, it may endure hardships such as frozen ground, floods, drought, etc. But the little seed is patient, strong and resilient. When the conditions are right and the opportunity presents itself, the little seed doesn’t hesitate! It reaches for the sun and grows!

The Year of the Wood Dragon is much like this. It is a formidable force that represents the cycle of growth, great change and transformation, both individually and collectively. Its symbolism very much reminds me of the wands suit in the tarot.

A powerful combination

The New Moon in Aquarius and the transition to the Year of the Dragon on consecutive days is a cosmic push from the universe! It invites us to heal and revitalize our spirits, by encouraging us to initiate positive, progressive changes, as well as transform former challenges into victories. The potency of this combination is heightened by the rarity of the Wood Dragon, which only graces us with its presence approximately every 60 years.

So yes, this is a big deal.

Tips for working with this energy:

1. Set Intentions: Take time during the new moon to set clear and focused intentions. Consider how your success can make a positive contribution to the community or the collective.

2. Embrace Change: The Aquarian energy encourages innovation and change. Be open to unconventional ideas and approaches, and embrace opportunities that encourage you to step outside your comfort zone.

3. Tap into Dragon Energy: Harness the archetype of the Dragon throughout the year. Be bold in pursuing your dreams, and channel it’s strength to overcome obstacles and challenges. As a reminder, wear dragon themed jewelry and/or have dragon items in your space and/or on your altar.

4. Connect with Community: Both Aquarius and the Dragon are associated with community, healing, and collective endeavors. Seek out group collaberations, build supportive networks, and find creative ways to use a special talent or skill to contribute to your community or the greater good.

Crystal Correspondences: Septarian, jade, bloodstone, tigers eye, moss agate, green aventurine, red jasper.

May we all be blessed with growth, blessings, love and opportunities, as we dance with the dragon in 2024..

Theme for 2024 = “Eight” Year

The “eight” cards from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck

In numerology, this number speaks of balance, competence, wisdom, leadership, money, and success by bridging the spiritual and material worlds. This number also corresponds to the eighth house in astrology, the realm of Scorpio. Its planetary rulers are Mars (traditional) and Pluto (modern). These planets initiate action, change & transformation.

The number eight is a powerful number! 2024 collectively, carries a theme of personal responsibility and the acknowledgement of one’s divine sovereignty. For many of you this will be a transformative year as number 8 is a karmic number as well. You may find that certain patterns & cycles will suddenly end on their own or by you initiating it by setting a healthy boundary, by adopting a new mindset or by controlling your emotions and thus, not reacting as you did in the past. You will think to yourself, oh my gosh was this really all that it took?

I see a lot of people reinventing themselves in 2024! Many of you will decide to change your hair and/or wardrobe as you embrace a new persona. New you, new life! You may also decide to move so you can pursue a better opportunity, save money, or just make a new start.

Get ready, because if your potential has felt limiting or stagnant, things open back up! There is a caveat to this blessing however. As we see the “8” symbol above their heads in The Magician & Strength tarot cards, it is your responsibility to maintain a clear, positive mindset this year! . Limit distractions by being intentional with your sources of input. The subconscious is extremely impressionable. Mindless habits, addictions, etc. can be reinforced if we are not paying attention to what we consume. The Magician embodies the attributes of focus and will. Strength embodies the attributes of inner strength, patience, and wisdom. Both are centered, grounded & present in their current environment.

The cost versus benefit ratio of your resources will be apparent this year. Internal & external space is at a premium in 2024. What is adding value and what is merely taking up space? Is there something that is having a negative impact or presenting a particularly difficult challenge? What is going well for you that you want to continue and/or build upon in 2024?

The tarot’s minor arcana is broken down to the four elements: Air, earth, water & fire. In general, the four elements in the tarot represent our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual experience. I will give you all a quick message for each of the four minor arcana “eight” cards. I hope the messages provide helpful insights as you begin 2024.

1) Eight of swords: The mental realm. Overthinking and self-limitation often are challenges highlighted with this card. This is a tough one. There is no white knight riding in here, honey. Looks like it will be up to you to take the first step if you want to make a change. Oftentimes a lack of perspective is the result of lack of information. Reach out for help, support, advice and/or do some research. The blindfold is coming off and you will see things in a new light in 2024. You are smart & capable and more powerful than you give yourself credit for! One last thing, Queen. Grab one of those swords on your way out. You can use it to cut through the lies & BS in the future. Believe me, you won’t be fooled again.

2) Eight of Pentacles: The physical realm. Your daily habits and routines add up over time! Practice makes perfect. In 2024 give it your all! Do you want to go to school or learn a new trade or skill? Or perhaps you want to embrace a new health & diet regime. Pentacles in the tarot can also represent money. What are your daily spending habits? Is there a way you can put more money into savings and investments this year? If something is overwhelming, break it down to smaller steps. Limit distractions. What you focus on each day either leads you closer to your goal or farther away from it. Choose wisely.

3) Eight of Cups: Emotional fulfilment is at the root of this card. It’s not terrible where you are, but maybe its not great either. If it feels like something is missing, perhaps you could use a vacation or change of scenery. Or 2024 may find you deciding to go in a new direction such as relocating, changing careers or jobs, switching majors in college, pursuing/ending a relationship, taking time out for extended travel, etc. The pursuit of happiness and sometimes, taking the road less traveled, is implied with this card. The eight of cups can reflect an internal, emotional process as well. Is 2024 the year you decide to move on or make a change?

4) Eight of Wands. Action, inspiration, growth! 2024 is full of forward momentum! You may want to upgrade your technology to keep up with the changes. AI will be in the spotlight. Some of you will enroll in training to learn more about it for work or on a personal level. If you’ve had something in the works, you most likely will see it progress or build momentum in 2024. Media distractions & disclosures will increase. Focus on YOU. Financially, the eight of wands brings in good news. However, it can be easy come, easy go, if you are not mindful of your spending habits (read the eight of pentacles above). Lastly, 2024 is the year to make positive changes that you have been putting off. Are you feeling inspired to step out of your comfort zone and try something different?

I look forward to seeing you next year! Happy New Year everyone!