Astrology has four elements, and each Zodiac sign is assigned to one element. One of those elements is water, and there are 3 water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. The water signs are the signs of emotion, and deeply in tune with not only emotional energies, but also the subtle energies all around us. Cancer is the fourth sign and nurtures; Scorpio is the eighth sign and deepens; and Pisces is the twelfth and final sign of the Zodiac and finishes. Water Signs and WorkWith work, water signs can struggle at times to get focused. They often need some help with keeping their focus on what they're doing, otherwise their emotions can make it difficult for them to get anything done. They generally don't like taking the initiative either, and would prefer someone else take the lead, so they can be good employees if they feel supported.
Water signs can work hard when they are supported and emotionally invested in what they're doing. Without that, they won't care much for what they're doing. But if they feel an emotional connection, they can be absolutely ferocious, completely throwing themselves into the work (passionate Scorpio is the most intense). When it comes to their career, water signs need careers that they care about. If they can't connect emotionally, it's not a career for them. Cancer really needs lots of emotional support, but can thrive and achieve a great deal when they get it; Scorpio needs to be able to use it's passion and intensity, and when it can, it can be formidable with what it achieves; and Pisces needs not just emotional but also a spiritual connection, and may do best when it's spiritually nourished or when it's nourishing others. Sometimes water signs can be quite ambitious, and Scorpio in particular can be quite ruthless, but many also don't care at all. Again, without an emotional connection, they just won't care enough to push hard, especially if their emotional needs are being met elsewhere (like in relationships, hobbies, or volunteer work). When it comes to money, water signs can find it difficult to manage if they don't keep a close eye on it. It's easy for them to lose money, especially Pisces, and others can take advantage of how much they want to be helpful. Healthy boundaries with money becomes important, and remembering that they need to take care of themselves too. They do tend to be the signs who can make great investors, and Scorpio itself actually rules investments. With Scorpio, it might be investing in businesses or stocks; with Cancer, it might be investing in real estate or something involving homes and families; and with Pisces, it might be angel investing or letting intuition guide where to best invest. All of this can apply to your Sun sign, however you may find that you most connect with the water signs if your professional houses fall in these signs (2nd house of money, 6th house of work, and 10th house of career). Suggested Reading: Water Signs in Astrology & Love Asteroid Abundantia, the asteroid of abundance, is exiting air sign Libra and entering water sign Scorpio shortly. Abundantia is moving quickly now, and we get this transit in Scorpio for about 2 months. Abundantia can impact abundance. How will Abundantia in Scorpio impact us? P.S. Make sure you're signed up for the free monthly worksheet to keep track of Abundantia every month! Asteroid Abundantia in Scorpio 2023 Dates:
Asteroid Abundantia in Scorpio 2023 General Impact:
Asteroid Abundantia pushing into Scorpio riles up intense energy. Scorpio is an intense, passionate, and powerful water sign, and we can bring this approach to abundance in our lives, anything we're attempting to expand on, and anything we need to flesh out more. We can do research to create more abundance, and we can benefit from looking below the surface and finding what lurks below.
There can be an abundance or a big scientific breakthrough with Scorpio being one of the science rulers, while we also can feel more attuned to the mystical and magical with Scorpio being a magic ruler. We can be more interested in what we consider taboo, and want to explore. Scorpio is also a ruler of sexuality, so it can be an abundant period for that. Scorpio loves solutions to problems, so we may have abundant energy for this. We can come up with solutions to lots of vexing issues, or we may be more willing to put in the long, hard work to find a solution to something that has been a problem for a long time. There is a big surge of Scorpio energy during this period as well, with the Sun in Scorpio October 23 to November 22, Mercury in Scorpio October 22 to November 10, Venus in Scorpio December 4 to 9, Mars in Scorpio October 12 to November 24, Ceres in Scorpio September 15 to November 25, and a New Moon in Scorpio November 13. Lots of planets in Scorpio, and abundant Abundantia just piles on with the excess of energy. We're super passionate, intense, unrelenting, and solutions-oriented, but we need to be careful of getting stuck in negative Scorpio energy: becoming obsessed, extreme, pessimistic, and getting stuck. One fabulous thing Scorpio is great for is transforming, and this is usually the way out of any of the challenges, so try focusing on something you can transform in your life. If you have any Scorpio planets or bodies in your natal chart, you can focus on transforming with it, otherwise focus on where in your houses Scorpio falls. Note that Scorpio Suns, Moons, and Risings get the biggest impact! Asteroid Abundantia in Scorpio 2023 Aspects:
Abundantia didn't make many aspects while in previous sign in Libra, but in Scorpio, will aspect every planet except Venus and Ceres, so it's WAY busier! This may mean we're much busier when it comes to creating abundance, cultivating abundance, growing abundance, and finding abundance in various aspects of our lives.
It starts fast with Abundantia trine (beneficial aspect) transit (moving) Saturn in Pisces on October 12th, with both at 0 degrees. Saturn brings discipline and focus, and we may channel our abundant energy toward our goals and direction to make sure we're on the path to success. Abundantia then conjuncts (aligns with) transit Mars in Scorpio on October 15th with both at 2 degrees, and Mars is the planet of energy and drive, so we can feel energized for abundance. On October 26th, Abundantia conjuncts transit Mercury in Scorpio with both at 7 degrees. This can greatly improve and expand our communications and expression, and there can be big news around this time. We can benefit from using our minds, our intellect, and we may want to learn or teach something. On November 2nd, Abundantia opposes transit Jupiter in Taurus with both at 10 degrees. Jupiter rules expansion, so we have abundance and expansion in opposition to each other, and oppositions can be out of control. We may see some major escalation of something Scorpio-ruled at this time, and it may seem like we have no way to calm it down, but we likely need to work on being flexible. That's just difficult for two fixed signs to do! On November 3rd, Abundantia conjuncts the Sun in Scorpio at 11 degrees, and the Sun shines a light, so this can bring out attention to abundance and bring more awareness in some way. We can also feel more like being true to ourselves with the Sun, and attention can be paid to something creative. On November 24th, Abundantia opposes Uranus in Taurus at 20 degrees, and Uranus is the planet of the sudden and unexpected. This might mean that developments impacting abundance come out of nowhere, unexpectedly, in a way different way that we thought or imagined. Like with the opposition to Jupiter, we need to be flexible with this and willing to adjust on our feet so we don't get stuck. On December 3rd, Abundantia trines Neptune in Pisces at 24 degrees, and Neptune rules spirituality, intuition, compassion, and the arts, so we can be extra empathetic, caring, wanting to help out as much as we can, and wanting to share everything we have with others. Our intuition can be strong, we can feel connected to the energies all around us, and our imagination can soar. Finally, on December 12th, Abundantia sextiles (beneficial aspect) transit Pluto in Capricorn at 28 degrees. This is just a few days before Abundantia exits Scorpio, and Pluto is the natural ruler of Scorpio, so there's one last shot of helpful energy before Abundantia leaves to transform, empower, and take control. Suggested Reading: Transit Asteroid Abundantia Aspects & Transit Asteroid Abundantia in the Houses There are four elements in astrology, and each Zodiac sign is assigned to one element. One of those elements is air, and there are 3 air signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. The air signs are super social, connecting with others in various ways, and highly intellectual. These are the signs that express and engage. Gemini is the third sign and communicates effectively; Libra is the seventh sign and commits to connections; and Aquarius is the eleventh sign and opens up to all. Air Signs and Work
With work, air signs can work well with others since they rule our relationships. They tend to work best with a partner or group, someone to bounce ideas off of and get feedback, and they tend to want to engage with others in their work environment. This makes them great business partners, and they can be engaging bosses and pleasant employees.
Air signs can work hard, however their head needs to be in the game, otherwise they can struggle. These are the signs with the most active minds, so they need work that engages their mind. If they start to let their mind wander, they won't get much done, and these are the signs that can easily waste a work day on social media. In this way, having someone to work with helps, because they can make sure the air signs stay focused. When it comes to their career, air signs can gravitate toward careers that allow them to use their mind or to work with others. Engaging mentally is super important for Gemini, and engaging with others is super important for Libra and Aquarius. Libra may prefer more intimate connections, working one-on-one, while Aquarius may prefer broader engagement with groups and the masses. Some air signs can be quite ambitious, but others may not be. Since these signs rule relationships, they may prioritize their relationships with others over their professional life, and can be happy that way too. When it comes to money, air signs can take it or leave it. They can be great at saving and investing thanks to their intellect and ability to learn, so they do have the capacity to grow their money by a lot. But again, they rule relationships, so money often doesn't mean as much to them. They can appreciate having enough for what they need, but often aren't very greedy. Where they can spend money is usually on other people, the ones in their lives and those they're close to, especially Gemini and Libra. Aquarius can broaden the scope and may invest a lot in causes it is passionate about. All of this can apply to your Sun sign, however you may find that you most connect with the air signs if your professional houses fall in these signs (2nd house of money, 6th house of work, and 10th house of career). Suggested Reading: Air Signs in Astrology & Love There are four elements in astrology, and each Zodiac sign is assigned to one element. One of those elements is earth, and there are 3 earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. The earth signs are reliable, dependable, and practical. These are the signs that slowly build over time, and you can count on it. Taurus is the second sign and builds on what we've begun; Virgo is the sixth sign and tends to the details; and Capricorn is the tenth sign and realizes success. Earth Signs and Work
With work, earth signs are the worker bee signs, the ones who stick to what they're doing and see it through. They can be very practical with their schedule and plans, and want to get as much done as they can when they have the energy to do so. Virgo and Capricorn in particular are superb workers and have great work ethics; Taurus may need some time to get started, but can get anything done once they do.
Earth signs have the best work ethic as a result, and you can count on them to get the work done. The issue with them is, they may struggle with taking the initiative at times, so they may need permission to get started, or some direction at first. Capricorn can have the easiest time, but can still wait a while before getting started. When it comes to their career, earth signs can be dedicated to their professional pursuits. They're a-okay with working slowly but surely, making progress little by little, until they finally achieve what they've set out to do. They don't feel the need to rush it, and can get there eventually, and believe that they will. When it comes to money, earth signs are the savers of the Zodiac. They want to sock money away, making sure they have enough for a rainy day and anything unexpected. If they don't have good savings, they can feel really insecure financially, and this can cause a lot of stress and worry, especially for Virgo. Taurus can have the easiest time splurging, but even they want to make sure they have enough. The earth signs are the signs that naturally connect to the professional areas, with Taurus being the sign of money, Virgo being the sign of work, and Capricorn being the sign of career. This means they are usually the ones that have the easiest time with a professional life, and feel that it's important for their overall well being. Some signs don't need a job and can just be bums or rely on other people, but the earth signs generally enjoy having a job and feeling like they're making a contribution. All of this can apply to your Sun sign, however you may find that you most connect with the earth signs if your professional houses fall in these signs (2nd house of money, 6th house of work, and 10th house of career). Suggested Reading: Earth Signs in Astrology & Love Asteroid Eros will end its retrograde soon on September 27th 2023 in air sign Aquarius. What's the astrological impact of this? Eros in Astrology
Astrology has tens of thousands of asteroids, and one of those is Eros, which is the asteroid of sex. It's passionate and must create, and this usually focuses on sex, but can also be channelled creatively. When you have a strong natal Eros you may have a strong sex drive, or be a super creative person.
In the natal chart, your natal Eros can show your sexual proclivities, what you prefer sexually, what turns you on most, and it can show where you have unbridled creative potential. You can find Eros in your own chart for free using astro.com ((in Extended Chart Selection, click on Additional objects, and type number 433 in the Manual entry box). Transi (moving) Eros has been retrograde since June 28th 2023, and it started in Pisces before moving to Aquarius on July 13th. Transit Eros can stir up sexual energy as well as creativity and passion. Direct in Astrology
In astrology, direct means the planet or body is no longer moving retrograde. Retrograde means they appear to be moving backward through the Zodiac from our view here on Earth, and this can throw the energy off. When they're direct, they're moving forward again.
Around the turn direct, the planet or body is hovering in the same spot, and this is called stationing. It slows down as it's gearing up to change direction. Pholus began stationing Sep[tember 13th and lasts until September 28th. Eros Direct 2023 Impact:
With Eros ending its retrograde, we can get better control over sexual and creative energies. We may have had difficulty with this in the last few months, unable to channel the energies properly, and this made us more irritated. That can start to change, and we can get better control over it. Aquarius rules our dreams, the future, change, and friends, so Eros moving forward again can specifically help with passion for our future, changes we want to make, and the friendships we have.
This Eros direct is trine (beneficial aspect, 4 signs away) the Sun in Libra and square (challenging aspect, 3 signs away) Ceres in Scorpio. The trine to the Sun helps with giving focus and attention to how we want to use the energy, and it can be easier to figure out how to express it in a healthy way. The square to Ceres might mean we're more focused on where we're feeling frustrated about a lack of support or nourishment, and we need to be more creative in how we approach this instead of lashing out. The Eros direct 2023 can impact you most in the areas of life ruled by the house in your natal chart it occurs in, and is strongest if it aspects any of your natal planets. The Eros direct occurs at 7 degrees 42 minutes Aquarius, so the aspects are: Conjunction: 4 degrees 42 minutes - 10 degrees 42 minutes Aquarius Sextile: 4 degrees 42 minutes - 10 degrees 42 minutes Aries or Sagittarius Square: 4 degrees 42 minutes - 10 degrees 42 minutes Taurus or Scorpio Trine: 4 degrees 42 minutes - 10 degrees 42 minutes Gemini or Libra Opposition: 4 degrees 42 minutes - 10 degrees 42 minutes Leo If sextile or trine any of your natal planets or bodies, this can help bring pleasant creative and sexual energies. You can control this easily, and you may feel that you want to create something big and bold. If square or opposite any of your natal planets or bodies, this can be challenging for sexual and creative energies, and you may feel frustrated and stifled. You likely need a healthy outlet for your frustrations. If conjunct any of your natal planets or bodies, this can bring supercharged sexual or creative energy to whatever the body rules. The desire to create something and utilize passionate energy can be extra strong, and you can use this in big ways, otherwise you may become more frustrated and easily agitated. Suggested Reading: Asteroid Bacchus in Astrology Black Moon Lilith is on the move, exiting fire sign Leo and moving into earth sign Virgo in early October, to stay until late June 2024. What does this mean? P.S. Make sure you're signed up for the free monthly worksheet so you can keep track of Black Moon Lilith every month! What is Black Moon Lilith?
First, let's review what Black Moon Lilith is. It's the apogee, or highest point, of the Moon, or the farthest point away the Moon is from Earth in the Moon's orbit.
There are two positions for Black Moon Lilith, Mean and True/Oscillating. The movement of Lilith is really wonky, so the True/Oscillating is the exact position while the Mean is the averaged out position. You can assess both in the natal chart (thought True/Oscillating tends to have more weight for most of us). Mean Lilith is much easier to follow for transits. The standard ephemeris on astro.com includes Mean Black Moon Lilith (that's also what's used for the monthly worksheet). Black Moon Lilith shows where we speak out, stand up, and hold firm. Lilith was Adam's first wife, and she stood up for herself to Adam in the Garden of Eden, even when it meant getting thrown out! Lilith knew her power and worth, being equal to Adam. Transit Black Moon Lilith can bring this out in all of us in general with the sign it's touring and aspects it makes to the other planets (and personally in the natal house is tours for you and aspects it makes to your natal chart). Black Moon Lilith in Virgo Dates:
Impact of Black Moon Lilith in Virgo:
Black Moon Lilith in Leo has been loud and proud. Leo is a fiery fire sign, and wants to get attention for what it's doing, so we've likely been getting more attention for what we've been standing up with. Virgo quiets this down, and we need to think it through first.
With Black Moon Lilith in Virgo, we're not loud at all, and instead, we take our time with gathering information and facts and evidence. We want this to help us feel more secure and confident in what we believe, and once we are, we can pursue taking a stand, but in a quiet way. We may be methodical, or find small ways to speak up and stand up that don't feel too big but can add up over the course of this transit. With Virgo ruling work and work environments, we may see more people taking a stand for worker's rights, improved working conditions, and we can make more demands. We know our value, and we can fight for it. Virgo is also the ruler of health, so we may see more speaking up around health issues and standing up for greater access, equity, or fairness. And Virgo is ruler of pets (and small animals overall), so we may also stand up more for animals. Aspects by Black Moon Lilith in Virgo:
I've noticed that the most important aspects that transit Lilith makes are conjunctions, but Lilith will only conjunct one planet in Virgo, and that's Venus on October 9th 2023 at 0 degrees. This actually started with Venus in Leo, which conjuncted Lilith in Leo twice, first before turning retrograde and then once during Venus retrograde in August. This final conjunction might tie in, and we may see some relationship issues or developments are finished, finalized, or culminate now. At the very start of a new sign, this may mean we're moving into a new focus or new phase with the relationship, and ready to move on.
At the same time, Black Moon Lilith will oppose Saturn in Pisces on October 11th 2023, also at 0 degrees. Saturn restricts, so we may feel like we have less options available to us to be able to take a stand or speak up, to defend our beliefs, or to know our worth. We may be insecure about something, and this needs to be addressed in order to move through. We have to be smart with how we speak up, do our homework first, and make sure we're doing this for the right reasons and in the right way, otherwise Saturn might punish us. Black Moon Lilith will also oppose Neptune in Pisces on June 28th 2024, just before exiting Virgo, and this comes at a sensitive position with both at 29 degrees. There are 30 degrees in every Zodiac sign, and the last degree is 29 degrees, called the anaretic degree. This is a position of supercharged energy, and can be crisis energy in transit. Lilith is anaretic in Virgo June 20th - 29th 2024, and is essentially opposite Neptune the entire time as Neptune is also anaretic. This is crazy strong energy! But with mutable signs Virgo and Pisces, it might be difficult to get a grip on. Things might be flowing in such a strong way that we can't really stop it, and instead, we have to be flexible and go with the flow instead of trying to force it. I'm a little worried about rising ocean waters and temperatures, as well as bad water events (major hurricanes, tsunamis, poisoned water, etc.). Final Notes:
The last time Black Moon Lilith was in Virgo was November 2014 to August 2015, so you can look back to that time to get an idea of the impact now for you. What were you focused on standing up with and speaking out with back then?
Special note if you have natal Black Moon Lilith in Virgo: You will experience your Black Moon Lilith Return, which occurs when transit Black Moon Lilith conjuncts your natal Black Moon Lilith. There can be lessons that open you up more to speaking out and standing up, and you can become more aware of what you've been held back with and need to fight against. This can be a good time to get in tune with your inner Lilith. Suggested Reading: The Black Moon Lilith series: Intro to Black Moon Lilith Lilith the Witch Transit Black Moon Lilith Black Moon Lilith & Love Astrology Black Moon Lilith in Cancer: April 2022 - January 2023 Prominent Natal Black Moon Lilith When You're Cut Off From Black Moon Lilith Houses Ruled by Black Moon Lilith Black Moon Lilith in the Zodiac Signs Progressions & Black Moon Lilith |
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