The journey we’re embarking on this Venus Retrograde becomes clearer as messenger Mercury meets up with the planet of love, money, and beauty in Leo. Fond memories (or former lovers) could come to mind, stirring up familiar desires. Negotiations or transactions from the past could come up for review too. The Scorpio moon forms a T-Square to Uranus and Lilith this morning, forcing changes that could disrupt our plans. A trine to Neptune amplifies our sensitivity and connects us with our intuition. When the moon squares Venus and Mercury this afternoon, we could feel tempted to self-sabotage. Our cravings could override our rational mind. The moon enters Sagittarius this evening, giving us permission to indulge and expand!

The Scorpio Moon asks us to dig deep as we move forward. A motivating boost from Mars helps us wake up feeling productive and capable. If we’re aligned with our truth, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish today! But there’s also potential to go overboard when the moon locks into an opposition with Jupiter this afternoon. This aspect can help us feel generous and abundant, but unwanted attention and lack of self control are possible side effects. If you notice yourself doing anything in excess, ask what you might be distracting yourself from- even subconsciously.

The moon makes a bold entrance into Scorpio this morning, meeting the South Node and squaring Pluto as she exits Libra. This could feel like a sudden drop into our own depths, revealing what needs to be released so we can move forward unencumbered by the past. The First Quarter Moon invites us to take action on our deepest desires, but first, we must uncover them. Tonight, harmony between the moon and Saturn reminds us to pace ourselves. Slow and steady. There’s no rush.

The Libra moon invites beauty and ease this Moon Day. As we approach the First Quarter Moon, we are invited to find our BALANCE before we take our next steps. But triggers could knock us off center this afternoon as the moon opposes Chiron. We can clearly see our wounding now. Our mind can support our emotional process under a supportive aspect between the moon and Mercury tonight. Talking or writing about our next steps can help us get clearer on what action we want to take under tomorrow’s First Quarter Moon.

Leo Season doesn’t miss a beat on bringing the drama! Just hours after Venus stations retrograde, Chiron begins its own annual backspin. Over the coming months, we’re invited to reflect on our healing journey and review old wounding, but look out for emotional triggers as the Wounded Healer switches directions today! Mercury in Leo adds fuel to the fire as she meets up with Lilith and squares Uranus. If we give our ego too much of a voice, disruptive or even hostile conversations are possible. Bold words can border on overpowering or controlling.

The transition from Cancer Season to Leo Season marks a powerful moment. As the sun exits the sign of the crab, it makes a tense T-square to the North and South Nodes, creating a fated turning point in our consciousness. We must release what we think we new in order to open to new awareness. At nearly the same time as the sun makes his homecoming into Leo, Venus starts her 40-day retrograde. We can expect a review of our passion, sensuality, feminine energy, and relationships over the coming weeks.

On the last day of Cancer season, the sun makes its annual opposition to Pluto, marking a powerful moment of transformation. What has fallen away or crumbled is illuminated, but with this awareness, we can also gain the insight we need for alchemy. But as messy as this transition might seem, a harmony between the Virgo moon and Jupiter in Taurus keeps the energy upbeat. We have a keen ability to notice the glimmers of hope all around us. Late tonight, Mercury harmonizes with Chiron, setting the stage for healing conversations and realizations this weekend.

Is it possible to be sensitive and aggressive at the same time? Today’s transits say yes. A harmonious connection between the Cancer sun and Neptune in Pisces amplifies our intuition and illuminates our emotions. But this afternoon, aggravating Mars faces off with serious Saturn, triggering aggression and irritation. Our own insecurities become fuel for power struggles and internal battles. Channeling our stamina into intense physical movement can help regulate difficult emotions.

There’s plenty of sass in the forecast today! The moon moves through Leo, allowing us to boldly express our feelings. We wake up under a meeting of the moon and Mercury, making it easy to turn emotions into words. Journaling or talking about our experience comes naturally. The spicy energy is amplified tonight as the moon comes into a conjunction with Black Moon Lilith. Our deepest desires and hidden truths could be revealed, but our inner bitch could come out in the process.

We start this new lunar cycle with the moon making a bold entrance into Leo today. We can confidently begin planning our next steps by feeling into what would create the most joy and passion in our lives. But too much passion could start some drama late tonight when the moon squares Jupiter! Our emotions feel like they’re amplified under this aspect. It’s not wise to over exaggerate or overextend our energy- it might lead to a bigger mess than we bargained for.

Our intuition is our guide under the New Moon in Cancer. With the moon in her home sign, we are invited to come back home to our own bodies and trust the messages we’re receiving from within. Like a mother with a newborn child, we are encouraged to be gentle with our new ideas and creations, slowly tending to them at a comfortable pace. Supportive aspects to Uranus and Neptune help us look to the future with trust and envision the possibilities.

On the last day of this moon cycle, we are invited to slow down and take time to tune into our body. In allowing ourselves to really feel the sensations we’re experiencing, we can better understand the source of our emotions. A sextile to Jupiter keeps the energy light and upbeat this morning. Generosity and optimism come easily. Late tonight, a square to Chiron could trigger old wounds or painful feelings. A good cry could be cathartic. Lean into somatic practices for a final release before tomorrow’s new moon.