Modalities and Elements

When you study the zodiac signs, something that comes up will be the element and modality of each sign. These represent the type of energy each sign encompasses as the planets travel through them. Aries is a cardinal fire sign, Taurus is a fixed earth sign. These two concepts make each sign clearer to understand. …

Revisiting Jupiter in Aries

I recently blogged about Jupiter entering Aries last month. I also mentioned how I began my research into astrology when it first entered Aries in May 2022. It then retrograded into Pisces. Now it’s moving forward and I’ve felt a greater urge to continue my education with astrology and other mystical mediums. One being tarot …

Mercury turns direct January 18

Christmas and New Year’s felt wonky to many people this year. Mars and Mercury were in retrograde, meaning that our energy and communication skills were flagging a bit. But now both planets are moving forward again. So it may feel like a delayed start to the new year, but with a renewed vision and vigor. …

Pluto: From Capricorn to Aquarius

I’m currently researching return charts and I recently had my Venus Return for the year. I’ve learned that when a planet returns to its natal position in a chart, there can be a subtle change in our expression of that planet’s energy. However, I wanted to start with the outer planets before going deeper into …

Mars Turns Direct January 12

Mars in Gemini is a weird transit, at least to me. Mars is the planet of action and passion. Gemini is a mutable air sign that loves communication and thinking, as it’s ruled by Mercury. However, there’s a need for constant activity and keeping things light. Depending on which house Gemini rules in your chart, …

Venus enters Aquarius January 2

Venus in Capricorn brought themes of maturity and a serious nature to love. Now those restrictions give way to more freedom and experimentation in our social life. Aquarius is the sign of innovation and following your own morals and ethics. With Venus in this sign, we may feel a sense of community and freedom to …

Full moon in Cancer takes place January 6

Cancer is the sign of emotional nurturance. Capricorn is the sign of earthly intelligence and practicality. The full moon normally represents a time of culmination and illumination, but this alignment asks us to seek balance. The moon will be in its home of Cancer, which allows the moon to fully express the energy of emotional …