We have a powerhouse of a planetary line-up to begin our last SolLunar Cycle of 2021 as the Sun, Moon and Mercury meet up in sidereal Scorpio in the vicinity of the South Lunar Node, making this a Solar Eclipse. New Moons bring new beginnings but the South Lunar Node reverberates back to the past so expect to be swirled between layers of nostalgia and release while simultaneously feeling energetically propelled forward to where your future self is calling you in 2022. This Cycle continues to help us be swept clean of unwanted influences we have mostly shed during the cathartic years of 2020-2021 and assists us to live more fully, authentically and in radiant health within the field of our emerging possibilities. During this entire SolLunar Cycle the upcoming Venus retrograde/Pluto conjunction will mirror and amplify the already intense events. Focus on staying grounded in your daily routines. Joyful Winter Solstice and a Happy New Year to you!

We enter a New SolLunar Cycle which is astronomically aligned in sidereal mid-Libra, linked to the constellation Acrux, aka the Southern Cross, which embodies the “cardinal virtues”. These timeless virtues are historically defined as justice, prudence, temperance and fortitude. I add kindness and civility to this list.This shift in celestial tone is welcomed after the last SolLunar Cycle linked to combative and aggressive Mars (when expressed in its lower vibration). And there are some major planetary events in the upcoming four weeks including a Partial Lunar Eclipse on the Full Moon of November 19. May this New Moon portal germinate seeds of compassion and caring in more people and be a reminder to walk the path lead by our “better angels”.

It has surely been a heated, passionate and anxiety-filled time this past month and those energies only continue and amplify greatly with this New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Virgo exactly conjunct Mars. Mars is synonymous with the ruby-red surging stream of our lifeblood that carries the force of our will to manifest actions and activities. Mars is primal, the life force that helps us live to see another day, especially through times of hardship. Mars is our will to survive epic challenges or health events, then to potentially become more fully alive after healing from such events, then eventually to thrive again in radiant vitality. SURVIVE, to be ALIVE, to THRIVE, all three are supported by the force and focus of Mars.

During this decisive SolLunar Cycle, three planets will complete their retrograde cycles leading to major forward momentum: Saturn on Sun October 10, Jupiter on Sun October 17 and Mercury on Mon October 18. A dynamic Full Moon in sidereal Aries/Libra arrives at 8:56 am on Wed October 20, linked to both Mars and Pluto, planetary rulers of will and power. May you manifest your own surging creativity and enjoy the vital journey that is your life.