Full Moon in Aquarius Forecasts for August 2nd to 8th, 2020

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Sunday: The Moon will be Full on Monday at 11:59 am EDT. Today, the Moon shifts to Aquarius at 2:11 pm EDT after a meeting with Saturn retrograde in Capricorn. The Moon also passes Pluto during the overnight and opposes Mercury in Cancer at 4:53 am EDT. This is a day of renegotiating terms, plans, and contracts of any kind. Clear communication and thinking are essential. Make well thought out decisions or have similar conversations. Keep both emotions and reason in balance for best results. The Sun squares Uranus. This may create conflict or the urge to step away from what's popular, to rebel or resist. Void Moon 9:59 am to 2:11 pm and the Moon sweeps into Full Moon sign Aquarius with no aspects for the rest of the day. Getting together with like minded others is favored. Gather to brainstorm, work for the community, or just to enjoy the company of a (safely distanced) group. Today's color is Turquoise.

Monday: Aquarius Full Moon square to Uranus in Taurus brings out the outrageous, original, and challenges us to solve community and systemic issues in long term, radically different ways. Aquarius is the sign of friendship and connection to others, even those we do not know. Uranus in Taurus is about employing different techniques to move toward goals. Alternative, unusual, and visionary describe the tone a this Full Moon. See how it plays out from your point of view and local to where you are, as well as globally.  Mercury in Cancer opposes Saturn today for a continuation of yesterday's activity around well out thought decisions and also important, even life changing conversations. Tonight the Moon approaches a sextile to Mars which could be invigorating or overstimulating, depending on your mood or life's current events. Wear Full Moon White.

Tuesday: The Moon aligns with Mars in the wee hours, then Mars squares Jupiter at 9:07 am EDT. The struggles are real and actions are being called for. You could feel urgency and/or reluctancy yet be influenced by the one you don't feel. For example, you might be ready for a big change, but your partner or employer might be holding on very tightly to how things are now. Or the timing isn't syncing for the move you need to make, such as the place you want to move into isn't ready and the bank or landlord has an issue of their own to sort. Jupiter is retrograde as is Saturn, and I feel like this will delay things during this Full Moon. Later, a Moon/Venus trine may help with feelings between friends or romantic interests, and this lasts through the evening providing some relief or hope if the Full Moon has been difficult. Void Moon 5:45 pm to 10:28 pm EDT. Pisces Moon time starts, and Mercury moves to Leo at 11:32 pm EDT, which can help us move from sulky or down to optimistic and expressive. Today's color is Green.

Wednesday: Pisces Moon aligns with Uranus, a planet that's ben mentioned almost every day this week. It's an assist for deciding or dealing with feelings. It may also bring up sensitivities. Acknowledge any of this without pushing it away, being in denial, or repressing emotions. Some will have surprising and welcome releases after Full Moon. Let the tears go, if that's what you need. Paint a striking picture. Allow for your originality, unapologetically. Today's color is a very bright shade of Blue.

Thursday: Pisces Moon in harmony with Jupiter retro, Neptune, and Pluto retro, in that order. Emotional matters are #1 priority. Take care of mental wellness for you or gently care for others in need or in sadness. Creativity and intuition will be strong. Use your tarot cards or other divination. Soak in the water, bath, lake or ocean. Water element reminds us of natural shifts and offers spiritual and physical support. Wear Indigo.

Friday: This day is full of changes.  You may think you have a handle on things (or not!), and then quickly feel the opposite. To begin with, Pisces Moon aligns with Saturn retrograde in Capricorn. This is such a contrasting influence, one being all love and compassion (or wallowing), the other favoring structure and regulation. The reality is we need both, but they may not be easy to reconcile and allow for at once. Pisces Moon then squares Venus in Gemini. Relationships may feel up and down or uncertain. Though that could pass quickly as Venus changes signs at 11:21 am EDT. Back to the Moon, void of course time is just for minutes before moving to Aries at 9:05 am EDT, completely altering the tone of the day, or our mood. Aries Moon aligns with Mercury in Leo at 8:12 pm EDT for a get up and go attitude, for creativity and initiative, and for adventure and fun. At this point, we need it! Allow yourself to lighten up tonight, trying not to hang on to moods, grudges, or low expectations. Orange is today's color. 

Saturday: Aries Moon continues the uplift, forming a trine to Moon in Leo. This may help us act or decide more easily, connect with inner fire and drive, get us out of our shell or any dark place. The downside could be release of anger. If you need to, let it out safely without piling it on someone else. All in all, our energy should be better or more accessible. Do something fun, creative or adventurous. Wear Red.

Hey everyone, I have two new yoga classes through Breathing Room and am currently teaching both virtually. Set up outside for your own outdoor practice! I often teach from my backyard. Wednesday 8 am Gentle Flow and Restore, Thursday 5:30-6:45 pm a luxurious 75 minute Flow & Restore which is about 40 minutes Flow and the rest, restorative. I aim to set you up for a good night's rest and will offer you yoga you can take off the mat, to ease your mind and body when you need that & it's not class time.

Sign up and see the full schedule at www.breathingroomme.com

I also have a workshop outdoors in South Portland through the same studio. See August 23rd Shamanic Yoga with Invitation to Spirit Guides, the same workshop I offered at last summer's Wild Vibes fest. Get some of that special workshop vibe into your summer! While we can't have festivals, we can still have physically distanced, safe practices with the festival feel. Limit 10 people. www.breathingroomme.com

Hope to connect with you one day soon!

Robin

Robin's Zodiac Zone July 26th-August 1, 2020

Sunday: Libra Moon and the planets in Capricorn indicate a whole lot to sort out, process and in some cases to take action on. These fixes may be temporary however. Aim to do what's most fair and equitable. Do something light and social if you can, to take your mind off things for a while. Venus says our interactions can be fun and friendly today. Void Moon starts at 9:09 pm EDT, but only until 12:12 am EDT on Monday. The oncoming Scorpio Moon is intuitive, focused and persistent so get ready for Monday. Today's color is Indigo.

Monday: Scorpio Moon through all of today and tomorrow. First, the Moon squares the Sun and we are halfway to the next Full Moon. This is strong energy and holds much to be reconciled. The Scorpio/Leo combination is highly creative and full of intention. We will not let things go easily or lightly today. If there must be a confrontation, try to end on decent terms. Jupiter aligns with Neptune and we want to heal and soothe. Venus connects with Neptune through a square which is more challenging and dares us not to run and escape if that's the easiest route. Also, be cautious with your trust and who or what you believe. The evening aspects continue the challenges and could rile things up in the form of disagreements or even fights. Do what's best for yourself and those you love on this week's early rollercoaster of emotions and events. Wear Purple.

Tuesday: Scorpio Moon and Mercury in Cancer are in harmony. One way this may come through is connection to spirit, such as spirit messages, signs, communication from the other side. It's a good day to ask for those signs or help from your guides. Family relationships are also implied, with both the living and those who passed. Communication could be serious, heavy or about family needs and changes. With Scorpio, there's always a tone of importance and depth. Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Pluto all are also in harmony with the Moon over the course of today, to help, heal, enhance creativity and awaken what's been sleeping or repressed. Be gentle with yourself and others and allow for the process. Today's color is Black.

Wednesday: Void Moon from 12:01 am EDT, the time of the Moon/Saturn sextile mentioned in Tuesday's forecast. At 3:25 am EDT, the Moon moves to fiery Sagittarius and aligns with the Sun almost immediately. This contributes to senses of adventure, optimism, and vitality. Get moving, read an inspiring book, and break out of a rut or unhealthy habit by trying something new.  Today's color is Orange.

Thursday: Sagittarius Moon in harmony with Mars in Aries lights a fire for what needs to be pursued or acted on right away. Neptune and Venus will be in less harmonious contact with the Moon, challenging us to follow our dreams, acknowledge differences and try to get along with others who are our opposites. Mercury is opposite Jupiter retro and in harmony with Neptune, guiding us in how to use words,  music and other techniques in order to resolve and heal.  Void Moon 8:08 pm EDT until about 8 am. Today's color is Red.

Friday: Capricorn Moon time begins at 7:58 am EDT. It's not until nearly midnight that there's a significant lunar aspect with Uranus in Taurus. Today feels like time for getting things done and also standing your ground if needed. Progress is called for as the Moon  moves toward Full. Wear Green.

Saturday: Capricorn Moon meets Jupiter and Pluto, aligns with Uranus, and Neptune, and squares Mars. Also Mercury opposes Pluto, and the Moon will pass that planet overnight tonight. Though Capricorn Moon leans toward unemotional, today will be different and deep feelings may awaken, come into play and need some resolution. It seems that this week has been stirring old wounds or unfinished business, and maybe both at once. The theme continues with another step or event in the process. Today's color is Blue.

New Moon in Cancer & Leo Time Begins: July 19th-25th, 2020

Sunday: Pause and reflect on this day before New Moon. What inner shifts are taking place as eclipse season ends? Last month we had a solar eclipse with New Moon, and now 4 weeks and one Mercury retrograde later, the effects and realizations settle in (or even reawaken!). Early July was not a favorable time for major decisions and actions. Yet sometimes we are forced to make them anyway. Is there something you'd like a re-take on? This New Moon provides a chance to reverse or yield. Today, the Cancer Moon met Mercury after midnight, aligns with erratic Uranus and squares courageous Mars. Mixed emotions and mood swings are likely. Inner conflict may include how much to retreat versus make a bold move. Mars in Aries is very much opposite Cancer Moon, and some may experience this as conflict with others who want to either push really hard or do nothing at all. Wear Orange today.

Monday: Cancer Moon opposite Jupiter and in harmony with Neptune overnight. On this day of New moon we seek healing. Both planets are retrograde, and we revisit memories, dreams, and also decisions we've made. Rather than regret, consider this a second chance New Moon. It is again in Cancer, water sign of home, family, parents (especially mother), the women in our lives, and our emotional realm. Pluto is also opposite the Moon at 5:04 am EDT, highlighting the shadows, depths and mysteries. It's a peak day for a psychic reading, for mediums to channel ancestral wisdom, and for personal meditation regarding emotional decisions.  New Moon at 1:33 pm EDT is at 28 degrees of Cancer, and following New Moon there's a Saturn retrograde opposition from Capricorn. The Saturn influence adds a level of seriousness and need for maturity and wisdom. Notice how this speaks to your current contemplation. All these retrograde planets mean we may need to reverse again later, or to be patient for the right timing. But Mercury and Venus are direct and things can't wait forever. So make the next best decision and set intentions from the purest heart space. Void Moon 1:55 pm to 4:16 pm EDT. Leo Moon takes over with brightness. But there's one more opposition today-the Sun and Saturn. This leads to immediate announcements and perhaps more confidence. Still, with all the oppositions and with Saturn involved, there's sure to be uncertainty and mixed feelings even when action is taken and matters decided. It's an eventful New Moon, for sure. Today's color is White.

Tuesday: Leo Moon waxing aligns with Mars in Aries. Brave, confident and potentially headstrong characterize this trine. It's positive for forward moves and taking responsible risks, such as trying out for something or interviewing for a new position, performing in public (or online!), or making a necessary change. Uranus in Taurus adds that sense of surprise or urgency. If it's urgency, think twice before you act. These fire signs, where Moon and Mars live, energize and inspire. Void of course Moon starts after a sextile to Venus in Gemini at 8:27 pm, signaling lots of communication, news and social connection tonight. Wear Red.

Wednesday: Leo energies intensify as the Sun changes signs at 4:37 am EDT. Babies born before that time are Cancer, and from then on, Leo. The Moon makes no major aspects and is void of course until 7:40 pm EDT. It's a great day for vacation and leisure and less reliable for business or purchases. Mercury aligns with Uranus for more surprises and changes to be announced or acted on right away. Spontaneous events, conversations and decisions are likely, though big decisions are not favored under void Moon. That ends with Virgo Moon time 7:40 pm on. Wear Gold.

Thursday: Virgo Moon aligns with Uranus in Taurus and Mercury in Cancer for a continuation of yesterday's events. Practical steps and discussions are favored. It's a problem solving day. Family and home matters should take priority. Put your feet in the sand or grass, work the garden and feel connection to the earth and water that sustain us. Wear Brown. 

Friday: Waxing Moon in Virgo squares Venus in Gemini and opposes Neptune. We'll need to be flexible as different approaches and plans will be suggested. Not everything will go over easily. If something seems too unrealistic, it probably is. Now the Moon will align with one planet after another in Capricorn between 7 am and 7 pm approximately. All are retrograde and speak of unfinished and unresolved matters that need tending to. Decisions made this summer may  not be 'permanent', but steps do need to be taken and temporary things put in place. Organize any such thing. From 7:08 pm to 9:54 pm EDT, the Moon is void of course, then shifts to Libra. Take those hours easy and plan little for tonight. Wear Blue.

Saturday: Libra Moon in harmony with the Sun overnight makes for an optimistic morning and a desire to connect with those we love or create with. Social plans, distanced appropriately of course, are favored. It's a good day for a summer gathering or wedding. Tonight, the tone changes though, and appears more challenging with a square to Mercury creating tension. Shortly before midnight, the Moon opposes Mars. It may be hard to find compromise or consensus, and arguments could heat up. Avoid confrontation or taboo topics while the astrological heat is on. Today's color is Lavender.

Current Yoga Schedule for July & August

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Monday 9 am Gentle Yoga

Tuesday 9 am Yin/Yang Yoga both through Scarborough Yoga

Wednesday 8 am Gentle Yoga 

Thursday 5:30-6:45 pm Flow and Restore both through Breathing Room

Sundays 9-11 & Tuesdays 5-7:30 pm Yoga for Social Justice, a training for youth to support their peers through pandemic, protests, and social change. Age 16-23 suggested. Others who work with youth are welcome to join us. Yoga with a social context. We aim to amplify diverse voices and increase inclusive practices through yoga, as well as create maximum resilience in schools, universities and other community groups. Sessions held on Zoom platform. Yoga Teachers can earn recertification credits. Pre-register through this Wednesday for a Sunday morning start on July 26th $300 investment. 

Payment plans available as are BIPOC scholarships upon request. Please share with anyone you know who wants to take yoga out into their community. You will be learning in order to teach and share. 

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Robin's Zodiac Zone July 12th-18th, 2020: Mercury Direct in Cancer

Sunday: The first astrological event of Sunday is Mercury stationing direct in Cancer at 4:26 am EDT. Cancer is the sign of mothers, parenting, ancestors, emotions, family, home, household, and one of three water signs. This has been a deep dive into emotions and how the past lives on within us, individually and collectively. How have you released, understood, felt, and sorted? Food for thought: the USA is Cancer, according to July 4, 1776. Cancer Sun aligns with Neptune retro in Pisces today, highlighting intuition, romantic love, and creativity. Aries Moon squares the Sun & each planet in Capricorn today and tomorrow. Each is retrograde, and this feels out of sorts. What we want to initiate and do, it may not be quite time for. Try not to force or struggle. Mercury needs time to adjust before moving forward through degrees of Cancer again. The Moon is waning for letting go and weeding out. The powerful time for action is around the 20th when there's a second Cancer New Moon this summer. Another somewhat rare occurrence in a year of many. Today's color is Violet.

Monday: Mercury is newly direct, yet unmoving. Time may feel like it's standing still. How the retrograde time was spent and things that came up then continue to influence us. Remember there are still 4 retrograde planets and some will be retrograde all season. The Aries Moon squares two more Capricorn based planets today, urging reconsideration of agreements, plans and actions. It's not easy, but it's a good idea. Void Moon 11:54 am puts a wrap on that, and leads to Taurus Moon at 1:34 pm EDT. The rest of the day is aspect free. Maybe take a little break or get into a personal project such as gardening or cleaning and clearing. Taurus is a physical, hands on type of sign for the Moon to visit. Process emotions with physical work or exercise and time outside if possible. Wear Brown today. 

Tuesday: An invisible thread connects Taurus Moon and Mercury in Cancer overnight. This may lead to sentimental feelings and reconnections. It's very personal, intimate, and tender. Later the Moon meets Uranus which can rattle or stir us internally or with external events. Changes of heart are one possible effect, and changes of course are another. These shifts may come unexpectedly and be necessary. Uranus spends time in Taurus for years ahead, so this is a monthly occurrence and can feel familiar or cyclical. Taurus rules the throat, so announcements may be made and conversations may contain surprises. Do you need to clear the air with someone or get something out in the open? Can you do so with forethought so it doesn't come out the wrong or unintended way? The Sun is directly across from Jupiter, leading us to consider how opportunities and growth may impact home and family relationships. The answer does not have to come today. Wear Blue.

Wednesday: Taurus Moon engages with Neptune, Jupiter, the Sun, Pluto and Saturn, in that order throughout the day and night. Taurus Moon means playing for keeps. There's a lot of retrograde in the zodiac right now, so playing for keeps may mean renewing old agreements, from marriage to employer/employee relationships to other partnerships, and even your relationship with your home. Taurus is earth, so consider property, finances, and your commitments as related to stability and foundation. Emotions are implicated too, by Cancer Sun and Neptune in Pisces, water signs. Family connections, agreements, and interactions are important today. Void Moon 11:21 pm EDT to 1:19 am EDT. 

Wear Lavender.

Thursday: Gemini Moon time starts at 1:19 am EDT. Sometimes scattered, often social, and connected to communication of all kinds, the Gemini Moon only has one aspect today, with Mars in Aries. It's highly activating for new ideas, and it could also create debate and arguments if one comes on too strong or too opinionated. Make the most of this Moon by writing, study, business meetings, or through interactions with people, maybe ones you've just met. Today's color is Yellow.

Friday: Gemini Moon and Venus meet at 2:40 am EDT. Lovers and friends will want to connect, talk, sort things out, and share feelings and thoughts. Intellectual connections are most favored, meaning strong interests and passions will connect us. Venus in Gemini implies lots of talking and writing within a relationship. Some will receive letters or cards with heartfelt messages. The Moon and Neptune are square in mutable signs, so mixed messages are also possible. Trust intuition over other people's words and promises. Void Moon starts at 5:14 pm EDT. Tonight is not very reliable and people may forget commitments and plans. Set up reminders. Today's color is Pink.

Saturday: Cancer Moon time starts at 10:24 am EDT. Before that, sleep late, lay low, do easy and routine things or ask forgiveness/apologize as it might be more well received under void Moon. Cancer Moon will wane through this weekend culminating in New Moon in Cancer (again!) on Monday. Normally we have one New Moon in a sign during a season. However, the solar eclipse was at 0 degree of Cancer a month ago and now we will have a New Moon in a final degree of this sign. With all the retrograde this feels like second or renewed chances. Things we thought were for sure may change next week. Try to keep flexibility in all plans. It may be best not to put money down on something or sign a lease quite yet, if it can wait. The picture and considerations are shifting. Home, family, emotions, the past, are all part of this picture for a second Cancer New Moon. Now is for rethinking and preparations as well as housecleaning. Wear Light Blue. 

Note: New Moon at 28 degrees of Cancer Monday at 1:33 pm EDT. 

Wishing you a peaceful July!

Robin

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Sunday July 5th: The lunar eclipse peaked with an after midnight Full Moon at 12:44 am EDT. Full Moon in Capricorn meets Jupiter and Pluto today in a continuation of the dramatic transformation these planets combine for through 2020. The next and final Jupiter Pluto conjunction is on November 12th and the last was a few days ago on June 30th. Jupiter aims to heal and grow our wisdom. Pluto dredges up our deepest secrets, fears and trauma for release. Ideally, this year will result in a Phoenix like rising and humanity will emerge new, whole, kinder, and wiser. Notice anything related especially on an internal level, within yourself. This Full Moon may feel cathartic, cleansing, and also make us aware of depression, loss, and our responses to change. Neptune and the Moon align. All of the planets mentioned are retrograde as is Mercury. We are very much immersed in healing, remembering and releasing history and the past, personally and collectively. Capricorn Moon is for reorganizing around any of that. Today's color is Green.

Monday: Today the Capricorn Moon makes a final aspect before moving to Aquarius and further from Full. Saturn, Capricorn's ruling planet, is retrograde in this sign and convenes with the Moon at 5:35 am EDT before sitting void of course for about a half hour. There could be some strange revisiting of old business, things you thought were resolved or could never be. This could reach back to events of last winter. Also, governments, large corporations and other organization may be called out since that's what Saturn does. If you have unresolved matters, possibly of a work or legal nature, or even if you're trying to make a big decision about going back to college or something of that nature, the Moon and Saturn may bring it into the spotlight. The vibe is to 'do the right thing', whatever is most responsible. Aquarius Moon starts at 6:08 am EDT and is in harmony with Venus and Mars which can make social occasions enjoyable and favors group or team efforts. Today's color is Turquoise.

Tuesday: Aquarius Moon squares Uranus overnight which may lead to morning news. Yielding to new developments may be necessary and a struggle, both. Void of course Moon from 12:37 am EDT, all day long. Take a breath, keep everything as uncomplicated as possible. Where there's not urgency, wait on decisions and announcements. Today's color is Silver.

Wednesday: Mercury retrograde squares Mars. There could be tendency to feel defensive, protective, or reactive. Pause before actions, making sure nothing will be regrettable. This aspect is a 6:42 am EDT and could impact Tuesday evening or Wednesday. Pisces Moon ends the long void time at 2:13 pm EDT. At best, the long retrograde gave you reason to do nothing much, take a break. If you've been pressured, it's been an unfavorable time for that. Pisces Moon sails along with no aspects until the overnight, at least on East Coast time. Adjust for your zone. Today's color is Light Green.

Thursday: Pisces Moon aligns with Mercury retrograde. This feels sentimental and possibly romantic or maybe melancholy instead. Mixed feelings come up today. The Moon also squares Venus, planet of love, and is in harmony with Uranus which could mean a good surprise? It's likely we'll feel activated in some ways today, full of love or allowing for grief if that's the case. Be with your feelings. Go easy on others too. Wear Light Blue.

Friday: The Moon and Sun are in harmony in the water signs at 2:09 am EDT. You may wake up with feelings sorted, knowing how to proceed, and honoring your heart. Neptune retrograde meets the Moon. Get back to a creative pursuit. Daydream and see what comes. Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn all retrograde, all connect with the Moon. Confusion may clear. We are strongly heart centered under this Pisces Moon though Capricorn planets assist with the steps to be taken. Most of this has a tone of the past, a resolution or decisions that's been coming for a long while. We are the end of Mercury retrograde, so leave a bit of room to change or rearrange next week. Today's color is Blue.

Saturday: This is the final full day of Mercury retrograde in Cancer. Mercury is direct at 4:26 am EDT on Sunday, but do not rush into anything. Easy does it as we adjust to the planning planet stationing for a bit before retracing degrees of weeks past. Mercury is about our thinking and judgment, words and also transportation, like your car or other travel plans or modes. Aries Moon from 1:06 am EDT, squares Mercury, meets Mars and aligns with Venus. The latter is the most promising and may lead to good conversation or romantic dates. Avoid argumentative people or anything that could lead to conflict. Some will feel sense of adventure. Wear Red today. 

Robin's Zodiac Zone June 28th-July 4th, 2020

Sunday: Libra Moon in harmony with Venus overnight leads to romantic connections and also peaceful settlements. Mars and Saturn align to strengthen collective forces and work in and for the community. Mercury retrograde squares the Moon today too. The effects may be disagreeable, related to fairness and equitable treatment. Another effect is pointless debate, particularly among family or household members. Wear White.

Monday: Libra Moon square to both Pluto and Jupiter retrograde in Capricorn. This could create difficulty either processing pros and cons, making decisions or coming to terms with employers, government, or other large organizations and their representatives. The Moon begins void of course time at 9:02 am EDT. If there's something you can do to relax and take your mind off things you can't control, ease into that. At 6:48 pm EDT the Moon moves to Scorpio. We close in on the 2nd Jupiter/Pluto conjunction of this year. It's unusual, transforming, revealing and awakening. Healing of some kind may take place, though we must go back, review and acknowledge for this to happen. This is part two of three this year. Today's color is Indigo.

Tuesday: Scorpio Moon. Jupiter and Pluto meet overnight for truth, healing, and digging deep for honesty and reflection that leads to growth. These planets are retrograde so you may be pulled into past memories and feelings. It could be instantly cathartic or very difficult, like pulling teeth. Mercury is retrograde and angled with  Uranus in Taurus for rapid developments around previously unresolved matters. Some will be resistant to change and progress, yet it's impossible to keep things as they are. Take good care with mental health, not waiting or ignoring for yourself or someone else. Major shifts are taking place. It can feel disturbing or revolutionary and exciting. Today's color is Black.

Wednesday: The Sun is in harmony with Uranus at 2:07 am EDT. It's a high energy aspect happening in Cancer and Taurus, signs related to family, stability, and security. Those matters are spotlighted and energized, though the way that plays out is anybody's guess. Expect this whole day, weekend ahead and period to be news filled and eventful. The Sun is expressive and Uranus is a rebel. Scorpio Moon aligns with Jupiter and Pluto, the two that met on Tuesday in such a profound progression of their 3 conjunctions this year. There's sure to be some meaningful action and reflection around transformation, intimate relationships, and healing from the past. Meanwhile Saturn backtracks into Capricorn, his home sign. Saturn represents Father Time. Note what that personally means to you. And realize that also there are wider implications about the world, governments, and large organizations like corporations. Saturn moves back to unfinished business in these areas and others. Saturn and the Moon align for serious business and what feels like reckonings tonight. Karma, reparation, and restitution in any form come to mind in relation to this. Sagittarius Moon moves right in after that aspect without skipping a beat. Take into consideration any interactions with any entity considered in authority, from a boss to parent to government official or judge. It does feel like a judgment day, or night. Wear Purple, for wisdom, today.

Thursday:The Moon will be full and eclipsed on Saturday/Sunday 12:44 am EDT in Capricorn. One sign closer as the Moon now in Sagittarius aspects Mars at 1:35 am EDT. The Moon and Venus are opposite in Sag/Gemini bringing the truth around relationships prominently forward. Half truths may create problems. Ask questions to define what's real. Movement and shift in love and romantic relationships is  likely. Venus in Gemini is flirtatious and changeable. Sagittarius Moon will burn truths into plain view, one way or another. Also, Sag Moon is not that loyal, wanting freedom and flight. Some may end relationships under these circumstances. Some may do their best to avoid the issues. This is a very fiery day, so whatever is happening is action oriented, easily heated up, and potentially volatile. It could also feel adventurous. Today's color is Red.

Friday: Sagittarius Moon squares Neptune in Pisces at 9:06 am and then moves void of course, the transition time, until 12:48 am EDT on Saturday. The Full Moon warmup is in full swing. These hours are unreliable and may also be unfocused. Take good care. Read a mind opening book or engage in other interesting studies. Move energy through the body with yoga, swims, or an easy run. Keep activity fun and not overly strenuous through Full Moon. This eclipse of the Moon relates to the legs and knees and bones. Go easy as the rising energy can lead to overdoing and injuries. Oh yeah and then in the US we have the holiday which means even more reason to take it slow and not overdo. Tonight be careful with fire of any kind including fireworks while the Moon is in Sag until after midnight. Today's color is Light Blue.

Saturday: 4th of July, 2020 and a lunar eclipse at once feels intense. Emotions may be suppressed during Capricorn Moon. They are more likely to be expressed as dominance or authoritarianism than in healthy ways. This sign is challenged by emotion and opposite Cancer, the sign of emotions and the Moon. That's where the Sun is, and hence the eclipse at 12:44 am EDT on Sunday technically, though it's on Saturday in some time zones. Capricorn Moon square to Mars leads to power plays and struggles. Moon opposite Mercury retrograde will create some reconnections, maybe between lovers, though it may also cause significant confusion in communication. Uranus in Taurus aligns with the earth sign Moon. One effect, literal or metaphorical, is an earthquake. The ground lacks definite stability as the Moon and Sun eclipse. What can you do to maximize your safety and sanity while protecting those you love in the same way. What's needed is reassurance that all will be ok. A safe holiday is recommended due to astrological conditions and the accelerated action eclipses bring. Wear Gold today. 

Retrograde and Summer Eclipses 2020: June 20th-26th

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Sunday:  At 2:02 am EDT, the Moon moves to eclipse sign Cancer. And at 2:41 am, the solar eclipse in in happens as Sun meets Moon at 0 degree of Cancer. New Moon eclipses are about beginnings, new cycles, and changes at an energetic, accelerated pace. This eclipse will be followed by a lunar eclipse, more about endings and letting go, in two weeks. It's an odd time to have a solar eclipse as so many planets are retrograde including Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune as of tomorrow night, and Pluto. Mars and Uranus are not retrograde. Most of summer is influenced by retrograde planets and the upcoming 2nd meeting of Jupiter and Pluto this year. It's astrologically clear that our worldly experience is being transformed and will not go back to being what some call 'the same'. With this eclipse, noticed change that asks to be embraced. Family and home related matters are strongly connected to the sign Cancer. The Moon is in harmony with rebellious Uranus in persistent, strong Taurus. Find emotional strength in unusual or unexpected places or people, as needed. Old fallbacks or habits are looking to be replaced. New understanding and connection is necessary. Default networks may fall away. Notice if that idea resonates with something in your life. If your birthday is now or soon, this is a major year of change for you, whether you know it yet or not. Today's color is White.

Monday: Neptune retrograde begins in Pisces late tonight at 12:31 am EDT. For a couple of days we have 5 of 7  planets retrograde. It's true that some past injustices or unsolved mysteries could be solved/resolved or there will be new action surrounding such things. Otherwise, try not to be in a hurry or to take action without lots of thought. Patience is a lesson now for sure. The Moon and Mercury retrograde meet on one of the peak days of this astrological season. Everything from the past is in focus. Forgiveness and renewal could come as a result of the eclipse as well, especially within families, for Cancer, Capricorn, or with parent child relationships. The Moon opposes Jupiter and Pluto and there's a lot of action around these two retrograde in Capricorn this year and on June 30th when they meet again. It's about major transformations, so today there maybe developments in things that won't happen overnight but are in progress. Healing and opening the mind and heart are one aspect of this. Also, matters related to government, organization are in processes of change we cannot even see or know, yet. Today's color is Blue.

Tuesday: Cancer Moon aligns with Mars in Pisces for acting with feeling and creative expression. To avoid: defensive and overdramatic behavior. People will want their needs taken care of and to feel secure. Everyone wants that after all, but today we may notice and hear about it more obviously. From 3:20 am to 8:33 am EDT, the Moon is void of course and then moves to Leo. Early risers, take those morning hours easy. Leo Moon aligns with Venus which feels good and adds to social occasions and generosity. Moon opposes Saturn which can point out opposite sides, yet lead to possibilities for teamwork and agreements that take all opinions into consideration. There could be a lot of work required to getting this right enough for signatures or commitment. Make some time for leisure or games under Leo Moon. Wear Purple.

Wednesday: Leo Moon squares Uranus. Our challenge is to be reasonable and hold steady. Also, this could have related to yesterday's events. Try not to lose your cool, take it out on others or stubbornly block something that needs to change. Some of that is likely to happen, just make it not you that perpetrates and keep yourself centered. On the other hand, news could be wildly exciting and change everything. Both of these are possible. One person's good news is another's disappointment. Void Moon starts at 6:05 pm after a Venus connection making tonight loving, friendly and potentially sexy and adventurous. 

Today's color is Gold. 

Thursday: Venus direct overnight at 2:48 am EDT in Gemini. Leo Moon has only minor activity before moving to Virgo at 1:05 pm EDT. It's a good morning to have off or have social type meetings with colleagues. Plan very little business for the first half of the day. Rest or do something fun. Virgo Moon aligns with the Sun and squares Venus tonight. Overall this feels optimistic, productive, and may reconnect us with something or someone we've been missing. Wear Pink.

Friday: Today has harmonious aspects, yet they look kind of unreliable or unstable since Mercury is retrograde and Uranus is always a wild card. Virgo Moon and a mixed forecast. Reconnecting with friends or with an abandoned job or project could be on the plus side. Old issues coming back up and curve balls affecting plans could be the other side. Overnight the Moon opposes Neptune retrograde which mainly feels like unrealistic thinking. However, it could lead to creative imagination and strange dreams. Today's color is Brown.

Saturday: Virgo to Libra Moon. We are almost a week from the solar eclipse and by this time it's possible we're knowing and noticing the projected effects and changes. Yet there's so much in the air, I wouldn't place any bets on anything quite yet. Libra Moon begins at 4:16 am EDT after an active overnight that may influence this morning's news, personal or global. Mars is a force today, opposing the Moon at 4:02 pm EDT  just before the Moon moves to Libra, sign of peace. Mars is the warrior. Forces may pit against each other and even inner conflict may arise. Libra Moon aligns with Saturn for group alliance. Mars enters Aries, his home sign. Mars activates and charges, powering up when in Aries. Though Mars' color is red, we need to cool it down some. Today's color is Libra Lavender, for more ease.