Saturn is going to turn retrograde on June 29th 2024, and this retrograde starts in Pisces and occurs entirely in this water sign. What does this Saturn retrograde mean for us? P.S. Make sure you're signed up for the free monthly worksheet to keep track of Saturn every month! Saturn in Astrology
There are 10 major planets in astrology, excluding Earth and including the Sun and Moon, and each rules something different and has its own energy. Saturn is the planet of restriction, responsibility, and lessons, and in your natal chart, can show how and where you have lessons to learn in your life, and can feel restricted until you do.
in transit, moving Saturn can bring limitations and lessons in the areas of life ruled by the house in your natal chart it's touring, and to natal planets it's aspecting. Work to learn the lessons, and work within limitations in order to get through, otherwise it can become more limiting. If you want to dive deeper into Saturn, check out the article, All About Saturn in Astrology. What is retrograde in astrology?
Bodies are called retrograde in astrology when they appear to move backward through the Zodiac. Normal motion is forward, so retrograde motion tends to throw things off.
With Saturn, its retrograde period tends to double down on the restrictive energy, and we have even less options than usual. We can feel this restriction strongly, and get frustrated by the lack of options. Saturn Retrograde 2024: June 29 2024 @ 3:06PM ET/12:06PM PT
Saturn goes through another retrograde period in Pisces, and it was retrograde in Pisces in 2023 as well. Saturn in Pisces is a time of great focus on the past, baggage, karma, subconscious issues, and what we hide. Saturn retrograde can make these things more challenging if we're not trying to work through them at all. If we work with Saturn and do things the right way and for the right reasons, we can understand and grow. But, it can take time, so we usually don't see things turn around right away. Brush up on Saturn in Pisces with the blog article.
The retrograde starts widely trine (beneficial aspect, four signs away) transit Venus in Cancer and widely sextile (beneficial aspect, two signs away) transit Mars in Taurus and Ceres retrograde in Capricorn. These are all beneficial aspects, so the start of this retrograde can be helpful in many ways. With Venus, we can work together and get help with working through issues; with Mars, we have the energy and drive to push through; and with Ceres, we can find new ways to use resources or get support that helps us. Beyond the planets, the retrograde also begins opposite asteroid Juno, the asteroid of committed love, so we may see some struggles with commitment to people, partnerships, agreements, and arrangements at the start of the retrograde. It's important we work on any underlying issues, otherwise Saturn might expose them and make them worse. Interestingly, Saturn retrograde is bang on conjunct (aligned with) asteroid Pholus under 1 degree (super close!). Asteroid Pholus is the beginning of something major that can seem small at the time but leads to something significant. It's like the first domino falling. As we work through issues, we might experience a breakthrough or realization or learn something new that doesn't seem like a big deal initially, but leads to us making huge changes and personal growth eventually. Something might come out of nowhere with this Saturn retrograde, something unexpected or unusual, that can have a lasting impact on our lives. It may seem small, or even negative at the start, but opens up our lives in a whole new way. This can focus for you personally on the areas of life ruled by the house 19 degrees Pisces falls in your natal chart. Be on your toes, and watch for anything sudden, unexpected, unusual, or even small popping up. Saturn Retrograde 2024 Aspects
The Saturn retrograde starts at 19 degrees 26 minutes Pisces, so the major aspects are 16-22 degrees of:
Conjunction: Pisces Sextile: Taurus, Capricorn Square: Gemini, Sagittarius Trine: Cancer, Scorpio Opposition: Virgo Look through your natal chart and see if you have any planets or bodies located between 16 and 22 degrees of these signs. The aspect will be very strong for you right now, and can be through about August. Suggested Reading: The Transit Saturn page for general interpretations of transit Saturn in the houses and aspects, and the articles Surviving Transit Saturn in the Houses and How to Survive Hard Transit Saturn to the Personal Planets One important part of relationship astrology analysis is using synastry, where you compare the natal charts of the people in the relationship and see how they interact with one another. Synastry can show the effect each person has on the other. It can be very strong when one person's natal planet conjuncts (aligns with) the natal planet of another person. Those planets really tie the two people together in some way, and we often see strong connections between people who share Triad signs (Sun, Moon, or Rising signs). But some of these conjunctions can be quite challenging, and that usually is the case when one person's natal Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, or Chiron is conjunct the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Ceres, Ascendant, or Lunar Nodes of the other person. Keep in mind with synastry that it's what I do (my natal body) to you (your natal body). Also keep in mind that if both people have worked on their issues and lessons, these difficult manifestations may not happen. Saturn Conjunctions in Synastry
Saturn is the planet of restriction, limitation, and lessons, so when Saturn is forming the conjunction in synastry, it tends to be restrictive with whatever the body is it's conjuncting. This is deeply uncomfortable, and the person whose natal body is being conjuncted by Saturn can feel the other person limits them in some way. This kind of connection is one you'd expect to see with a controlling parent and controlling partner (Saturn) in bad instances.
With the Sun, it restricts who the person is; with the Moon, is restricts emotional expression; with Mercury, it restricts communication and understanding; with Venus, it restricts affection and love; with Mars, it restricts energy; with Ceres, it restricts support; with the Ascendant, it restricts the outward appearance; with the North Node, it restricts potential; and with the South Node, it restricts healing. Uranus Conjunctions in Synastry
Uranus is the planet of change and the unexpected, so when Uranus is forming a conjunction in synastry, it tends to create for some unpredictability that can lead to chaos with whatever body it's conjunction. One person or the other can feel that this connection is unsettling, too difficult to get a grip on, and that the other person is a hurricane in their lives.
With the Sun or Ascendant, one person may seem incredibly chaotic and unable to calm down; with the Moon, this is emotional instability; with Mercury, this is challenging communication; with Venus, this is unpredictable love and commitment; with Mars, this is impulsive and argumentative; with Ceres, this is sudden lack of support; with the North Node, this is chaos getting in the way of potential; and with the South Node, this is chaotic baggage. Neptune Conjunctions in Synastry
Neptune is the planet of illusion and delusion, is karmic in nature, and at its base, dissolves. When Neptune is forming a conjunction in synastry, it can make for difficulty seeing things as they are, delusion, or one person (usually the Neptune person) blocking the light of the other.
With the Sun or Ascendant, one person may cause the other to fade away, obscuring them from others; with the Moon, this can cause emotional delusion; with Mercury, lack of logic in the relationship and being a bit delusional; with Venus, forgiving way too many faults and not holding each other to account; with Mars, taking away drive; with Ceres, one person draining all support from the other; with the North Node, one person causing the other's potential to fade or be hidden; and with the South Node, this can be deep baggage that spans lifetimes. Pluto Conjunctions in Synastry
Pluto is the planet of transformation, and governs power and control. When Pluto is forming a conjunction in synastry, it can create power struggles and control problems with whatever is being conjuncted. There can be a bit of warfare in this connection, and it can seem like one person wants to control the other.
With the Sun or Ascendant, one person may try to exert their will on the other, forcing submission; with the Moon, this can be powerful emotional strife and struggles; with Mercury, this can be a clash of minds; with Venus, this can be passionate but one may dominate the other in the relationship, and be manipulative; with Mars, this is super passionate but it can become too heated, even violent and dangerous; with Ceres, one person may control the resources; with the North Node, one person may dominate the potential of the other; and with the South Node, this can indicate long-standing fights and difficulty letting anything go. Chiron Conjunctions in Synastry
Chiron is the wounded healer in astrology, and connects to our greatest wounds, but also our healing abilities. When Chiron is forming a conjunction in synastry, this connection can directly impact our wounds, trigger traumas, and help or hurt with healing. Good Chiron heals while bad Chiron wounds deeper.
With the Sun or Ascendant, one or both people can be wounded by this connection; with the Moon, this focuses on emotional trauma; with Mercury, on mental trauma or difficulties with expression; with Venus, on relationship trauma and baggage; with Mars, focus on difficulties with taking initiative; with Ceres, there can be lack and challenges with support; with the North Node, there can be issues with realizing potential healing; and with the South Node, old wounds and baggage get triggered in a big way. Suggested Reading: Astrology of Saturn & Your Relationships July 2024 brings with it a nurturing Cancer New Moon and supercharged Capricorn Full Moon. What can we expect? P.S. Make sure to sign up for the free monthly worksheet so you can keep track of planetary events like new and full moons every month! What is a New Moon?
A New Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact same position in the Zodiac (called a conjunction). New Moons are related to beginnings, have high energy, and are enthusiastic.
What is a Full Moon?
A Full Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). Full Moons are related to endings, culminations, and are emotional energy.
New Moon in Cancer: July 5th 2024 (6:58AM ET/3:58AM PT)
The Cancer New Moon tends to be a nice time emotionally as Cancer is the sign the Moon naturally rules. This helps to put us at ease emotionally, and we can feel more emotionally stable and secure. This allows us to utilize the energy of the New Moon for new pursuits that we connect with emotionally and feel emotionally driven to pursue.
Cancer is the ruler of the home and family, so we can focus more on home and family matters. This can be a time to work on projects at home, plan for family gatherings, visit family, or make changes to your living situation in some way. You can get back to basics, or back to your roots. Cancer is the very bottom of the Zodiac, so it relates to internal foundations. The Cancer New Moon can help us strengthen ourselves internally, and we can naturally feel more secure. This is also helpful for starting something from the ground up, and this can be something that reaches a peak or achieves success in about 6-9 months. The Cancer New Moon is opposite transit (moving) Ceres in Capricorn, who is also retrograde (appearing to move backward). Ceres is a dwarf planet ruling nourishment, support, and resources, and this has been thrown off since Ceres retrograde began in mid-May. The Cancer New Moon might aggravate issues, and it can feel like they're out of our control. We have to work on being more flexible so we don't make things worse. This also directly ties into the previous and the next Full Moons, both of which occur in Capricorn, the sign Ceres is retrograde in. This brings big focus on issues with governments, corporations, institutions, the status quo, and those in positions of power. It's a critical time midyear for this. On a personal level, you may have to challenge something in your life that has always been the same way, and needs to change to improve your life. The New Moon occurs at 14 degrees 23 minutes Cancer. The aspects to the New Moon are: Conjunction: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Cancer Sextile: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Taurus or Virgo Square: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Aries or Libra Trine: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Scorpio or Pisces Opposition: 12 degrees 23 minutes - 16 degrees 23 minutes Capricorn Full Moon in Capricorn: July 21st 2024 (6:17AM ET/3:17AM PT)
This is the second consecutive Full Moon in Capricorn as the June Full Moon was also in this earth sign. This means the energy of the June Full Moon ties into this one, and developments related to that Full Moon continue into July with this Full Moon. We have extra focus on seeing results and culminations, and wanting to achieve with something. Responsibilities can weigh more, and we have to be smart, ethical, and work within the limits we have, and maintain discipline and focus no matter what. Anything that we haven't done in the right way and for the right reasons can come crashing down on us during this period, and we have some serious work to do to fix things. On the flip side, we can see rewards for what we have done right and for the right reasons, and this can be motivating.
With Ceres retrograde, we continue with focusing on issues related to nourishment, support, and resources. There can be major focus on lack in some way during this time in the world (like lack of food = famine, lack of water = drought, etc.). Support can be challenging to get when needed, and we may have to do things on our own and be more self-sufficient. But we may put too much on our shoulders as a result, and then comes the crushing weight. We have to be realistic and rational about it all, and not demand more from ourselves or others than is actually possible, while working toward what is in a methodical, disciplined way. Whatever the issues are likely began to apex with the previous Full Moon on June 21st. This Capricorn Full Moon in July is extra strong because it occurs at the anaretic degree. There are 30 degrees in every Zodiac sign, and the last degree is 29 degrees. This is called the anaretic degree, and it's supercharged energy that tends to be crisis energy with transits like this. So, the issues that are coming up might reach a frenzy with this Full Moon, and we're extra stressed out, overwhelmed, and need a break. It's important that we work to keep doing things the right way, for the right reasons, and are being smart. It's easy with this hard energy to throw in the towel and just let it all go haywire, but that's not the right move. Set yourself up to come out of this period stronger and better positioned by pushing through correctly. The Capricorn Full Moon is trine (beneficial aspect, 4 signs away) transit Neptune in Pisces, who is also anaretic at 29 degrees Pisces. This is a helpful aspect, which is desperately needed with how hot all of this energy is! We can benefit from connecting to our intuition and trusting our inner guides with Neptune. We can also benefit from utilizing imagination and creativity with everything we do to make more progress and get more control. And, we can benefit from releasing karmic baggage, subconscious baggage, and early life baggage, and it can be a good time for therapeutic work. Make note of the houses in your natal chart where 29 degrees Capricorn and 29 degrees Pisces fall, as the areas of life those houses rule can work well together and help you out with this Full Moon. If you have any natal bodies located at 29 degrees of any Zodiac sign, their energy gets triggered, so work on doing something beneficial with whatever they rule. The Full Moon occurs at 29 degrees 9 minutes Capricorn. Aspects to the Full Moon are: Conjunction: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Capricorn Sextile: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Scorpio or Pisces Square: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Aries or Libra Trine: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Taurus or Virgo Opposition: 27 degrees 9 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Cancer Since this Full Moon is late in Capricorn, out-of-sign aspects may be felt (as if it were in the next sign, Aquarius), but in a more subtle and/or subconscious way. The out-of-sign aspects are: Conjunction: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Aquarius Sextile: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Aries or Sagittarius Square: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Taurus or Scorpio Trine: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Gemini or Libra Opposition: 0 degrees 0 minutes - 1 degrees 9 minutes Leo Suggested Reading: The New & Full Moons page for general interpretations by house and aspect Transit, or moving, Neptune is currently touring water sign Pisces, and has since 2011. Neptune is an outer planet, along with Uranus and Pluto, and the outer planets are considered generational planets because big groups in a generation have them in one sign. Each of these three planets move slowly, taking their time to move through the Zodiac, so a range of years have them in the same sign, grouping people together. Transit Neptune in Pisces aligns almost perfectly with Generation Alpha. This generation is said to start 2010-2012, and last until next year, 2025. Since Neptune entered Pisces starting in 2011, I'd guess the start time for Alphas is 2011, and Neptune begins to leave Pisces next year in 2025, so that is likely the correct end year, and we're looking at 2011 to 2025 for Alphas. The previous generation, Gen Z, went from about 1995 to 2011, however only the first half of that generation has a planet at home, Uranus in Aquarius. These are the 1995 to 2003 babies, and those born 2004 to 2010 don't have an outer planet at home. I suspect that the first half of Gen Z who have Uranus at home in Aquarius will feel more like their previous generation Millennials, who have Pluto at home in Scorpio. Uranus/Aquarius and Pluto/Scorpio have similar energy that jives well and focuses on changing things up in big ways. Meanwhile the latter half of Gen Z has Uranus in Pisces, so I suspect the second half of Zoomers will end up connecting more to Alphas, who have Neptune at home in Pisces. I said in the Gen Z article that it seems like they'll be split in half, and maybe a new microgeneration pops up. So, Alphas will relate a lot to their Uranus in Pisces Gen Z counterparts, and likely follow their lead. Alphas who have an older sibling, or perhaps an older cousin or neighborhood kid in that Uranus in Pisces group, will likely admire them a LOT and emulate them. Uranus in Pisces celebrities and influencers may have more impact on Alphas. Millennials are largely the parents of Alphas, so it's interesting that essentially the entirety of both generations have an outer planet at home, and both are water with Scorpio and Pisces being water signs. This does give some connection between them, though Millennials are far more intense (Scorpio!), while Alphas are more likely to get caught up in imagination and the beyond. Scorpio is into magic and the taboo, so Millennial parents might be more open-minded with that. However, Scorpio can also be more closed when stubborn and impractical, and those Millennial parents might stifle Alpha abilities. The Millennial parent of an Alpha child needs to lean more into the emotional depth of understanding Pluto in Scorpio can give them to properly raise the more sensitive, empathetic Neptune in Pisces Alphas. The Defining Moment for the Neptune in Pisces Generation
This generation is too young, still being born, so we don't actually know what the defining moment will be. I said for the Uranus in Aquarius generation, it's likely the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted their entrance into adulthood, and that for the Pluto in Scorpio generation it was likely both 9/11 and the Great Recession. Each links to their respective generations, as Uranus in Aquarius is a science ruler as well as has wide-reaching impact, like the global pandemic; Pluto in Scorpio is a ruler of war and violence (9/11), as well as a money ruler (recession).
What will it be for the Neptune in Pisces generation? It likely ties into what Neptune in Pisces rules, so some possibilities to come would be: - something with religion (rules spirituality) - something with illness (rules infection) - something with toxins (rules poisons) - something with water (rules water) - something that has been hidden and is revealed, or that we've been delusional about and wake up with (rules illusion, delusion, the hidden, the subconscious) - some sort of exceptionally cruel event (rules compassion so can be opposite) - some sort of major ending (Pisces is the last sign of the Zodiac) - the base energy of Neptune is to dissolve, so something where there's a dissolution iPad Kids & the Neptune in Pisces Generation
One thing we hear about kids today is that they're being "raised by iPads" - they're given iPads and iPhones at super young ages with little-to-no supervision, and being exposed to absolutely terrible things online that they aren't mature enough to handle.
What's concerning is this is an incredibly impressionable generation. Neptune in Pisces rules mimicry, and struggles with boundaries. Which means these kids will grow up mimicking what they're being exposed to, and will be vulnerable to being manipulated by what they're consuming (social media influencers are likely only going to grow in power over this generation who eat up everything they say and do whatever they're told by those they admire). The tech takes the place of the parent, and this is a generation that likely feels like they were abandoned, if not physically, at least mentally and emotionally (at least when they get older and realize it). The Follower: The Downside of the Neptune in Pisces Generation
I already mentioned this generation is incredibly impressionable, easily swayed and manipulated, vulnerable to those they admire, and struggles with boundaries, so one of the biggest downsides to the Neptune in Pisces generation is they're more easily taken for a ride. We're likely going to eventually learn of massive grooming that is happening with them, and they may be at greater risk of falling for predators.
Neptune/Pisces may get stuck in delusion and imagination, and believes people are better than they actually are. Convincing them otherwise can be a huge challenge when they're in complete denial. It's much like a member of a cult - telling them they're in a cult doesn't work. Learning some deprogramming could be a good thing. There is similarity with their Uranus in Aquarius counterparts, who may also be more susceptible to things like cults, though for a different reason (Uranus/Aquarius rules groups, and they're likely looking for their people, a place to belong, and have difficulty breaking hive mind thinking). For Neptune/Pisces, it's a lack of strong boundaries more than anything, and this likely starts at the onset at home without real parental guidance. Neptune/Pisces is incredibly compassionate and empathetic and understanding, but this leaves them vulnerable to deception by those who can use that compassion, empathy, and understanding against them without healthy boundaries. They will probably be victims to narcissists more, especially narcissist parents (with Pluto in Scorpio showing potential for narcissism). Elevate: The Purpose of the Neptune in Pisces Generation
Neptune in Pisces is highly spiritual, creative, intuitive, and imaginative. It connects to the beyond, something beyond the physical, beyond the past and present and future, beyond space and time.
The main purpose of the Neptune in Pisces generation is to elevate humanity. Take us beyond what we can see and touch. For some, this may mean pursuing spiritual ventures, and we're likely going to see a lot of this group become spiritual gurus and leaders. For others, this may mean pursuing creative ventures, and the next group of world-changing artists can come out of this generation. If they can create healthy boundaries, their compassion, empathy, and understanding can also be a force, and we may see more of them involved in groups and ventures to help others and the world. Neptune/Pisces wants to get personally involved, so they may take up more volunteer work and actively participate in doing good at the front lines instead of in a comfy office or fancy fundraiser. The Pluto in Scorpio generation is the past and present, focusing on dissecting the wounds and understanding the trauma that led to where we are in order to find solutions and transform so we don't repeat the past mistakes. The Uranus in Aquarius generation is the future, focusing on what's possible, what we can build for many years to come, and making changes to create the dreams we hope for. The Neptune in Pisces generation is, in some ways, the realization of the hard work of those two previous generations. It's the potential of the transformations and changes, it's what's possible when we've solved big problems and dared to hope. I do wonder with the Neptune in Pisces generation about two groups, one being the group that also has Chiron in Pisces. These are the 2011-2018 babies, so the first half. Chiron is our greatest wounds, but also our healing abilities. This group will likely suffer from very deep wounds and be incredibly vulnerable; for some, this may lead to a permanent victim mindset, but those who avoid that can develop incredible healing abilities, and have probably the most compassion of any group born in centuries. This group may be more likely to go into healing work of some kind, whether spiritual or medical. The other group is the ones being born now with Saturn also in Pisces. Saturn entered Pisces last year, in 2023, and lasts until early 2026, so the last years of Neptune in Pisces. Saturn is, in many respects, the opposite of Neptune/Pisces. Neptune/Pisces is imagination and creativity and the beyond; Saturn is practical, responsible, and limited. The kids born now may feel that their natural Neptune/Pisces energy is stifled somehow, for some reason, and their Saturn Return (when transit Saturn returns to the exact position it was at when you were born) will be crucial for them, and likely brings a lot of challenges. They need to find a way to be both realistic without stifling their imagination, to merge the tangible with the intangible. This is something they'll have to face in about 30 years (2052-2055). Pluto will end up moving to Pisces in about 20 years, in 2043 (until 2066), and the Neptune in Pisces generation will be in their 20's and 30's at the start. This can move power to them, and they can become much more important on the world stage at that point. Suggested Reading: How Will Back-to-Back-to-Back Generations With an Outer Planet at Home Impact the World? Black Moon Lilith is getting ready to exit earthy Virgo and move into connecting Libra, to stay until March 2025. What can we expect from Black Moon Lilith in Libra? 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 Libra Dates:
Impact of Black Moon Lilith in Libra:
Black Moon Lilith in Virgo has been quiet when it comes to standing up and speaking out, and that continues in Libra, but in a slightly different way. Virgo is more timid and shy, afraid of speaking out of turn, while Libra is willing to speak up, but in a way that is pleasant and agreeable.
With Black Moon Lilith in Libra, we can find ways to make our point that aren't too loud and aggressive. We can use our charm and ability to understand other perspectives to win people over. We can also use compromise and negotiation to make what we want happen, and this can be a great time for diplomacy. We're tactful and considerate with what we're pursuing. We may take a stand more often for other people rather than for ourselves. We can have more concern for issues impacting others, and for anything we interpret as being unfair and unjust. We crave more fairness, and we can push for this, but again, in a softer way. With Libra ruling relationships, we may take a stand for issues impacting relationships, partnerships, and alliances. We may step up with a partner, or get a partner or ally to step up. Someone having our backs gives us more confidence when taking a stand and speaking up. I'll also note that Libra often connects with women's issues, so we may see more focus on that. Aspects by Black Moon Lilith in Libra:
I've noticed that the most important aspects that transit Lilith makes are conjunctions. Lilith only conjuncts the three fast planets though, and that starts with a conjunction to Venus on September 4th at 7 degrees Libra. Venus is the natural ruler of Libra, so this amplifies the Libra energy. This makes us even more charming and fair-minded when we're taking a stand, and may give more attention to partnerships, alliances, and women's issues.
Black Moon Lilith will conjunct Mercury on October 2nd at 10 degrees Libra. Mercury is the planet of communication and the mind, so we may talk more about the issues we're invested in, may come up with more ideas to assist our causes, and may get more active in general. Lilith conjuncts the Sun the next day on the 3rd, so we're very active at this point, very focused on our causes and on taking a stand. We might see more protests around this time for something, or an alliance created for something. Black Moon Lilith does conjunct one more position, the transit (moving) South Node, on August 30th for the True South Node (at 6 degrees) and September 6th for the Mean South Node (at 7 degrees). The South Node is a part of the Lunar Nodes, which are the points in the Moon's orbit where the Moon crosses the ecliptic. There are two Lunar Nodes, the North Node and the South Node, and they exactly oppose one another. The Lunar Nodes are spiritual/karmic in energy, and the North Node represents unknown energy that needs to be learn in order to manifest our potential, purpose, and ultimate life fulfillment. The South Node is the past; it's energy we already know and are familiar with (seen as connected to past lives or our early life). This is comfortable energy, so it can become emotional crutches and bad habits that we fall back to when stressed and upset. We have to learn how to utilize this energy in a positive way instead of as a crutch. Lilith conjunct the South Node may challenge us to confront ways we've been holding ourselves back, by falling back to old ways that don't serve us anymore, or by continually going back to the habits that have made things worse for us. We need to be honest with ourselves about this, and assess our approach and attitude, and see how we can do and be better now. We may have to face ghosts from the past that need to be exercised. With the conjunction to the South Node coming with the conjunction to Venus, this may show that the issues we have to face revolve around relationships, partnerships, commitments, alliances, or women's issues. Final Notes:
The last time Black Moon Lilith was in Libra was August 2015 to May 2026, 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 Libra: 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 Asteroid Cupido moves from fiery Aries to calm Taurus on June 7th 2024, and stays until August 1st 2024, so a little less than 2 months. What is the impact of this transit on us? P.S. Make sure you're signed up for the free monthly worksheet so you can keep track of Cupido every month! What is Cupido in astrology?
Cupido is an asteroid in astrology, and rules crushes and infatuation. The Zodiac sign and house location in your natal chart of your natal Cupido can show how you are when crushing or infatuated, and what you can be infatuated with (not just people!). It's the early part of relationships.
You can find your natal asteroid Cupido location for free using astro.com (in Extended Chart Selection, click on 'Additional objects', and add number '763' to the 'Manual entry' box, and generate your chart). In transit, Cupido can show how you're experiencing crushes at the moment, and where you may be infatuated in life. Cupido in Taurus 2024
Cupido in Taurus slows things down when it comes to infatuation and passion. We can be more of a slow burn, and it takes some time for us to develop crushes and become enamored with something or someone. Once we are, we can get stuck on that though, and passion can last for a long time, certainly much longer than in quick Aries.
We're likely to be more enthralled with physical items, the physical body, and the physical world with Taurus, so we care more about indulging the senses and being one with nature and the Earth. We can also focus more on our possessions, resources, and finances, so we may get wrapped up in having more abundance, but can also spend a lot more if we become too obsessed. While in Taurus, asteroid Cupido will conjunct (align with) transit Mars on June 13th 2024 at 3 degrees Taurus. This gives us energy, enthusiasm, and excitement when it comes to what we're passionate about, and we can become enthralled more easily. We may feel driven by our crushes and passionate energy. Cupido in Taurus will also conjunct transit Uranus on July 26th 2024 at 26 degrees Taurus. Uranus is the planet of the sudden, unexpected, and change, so we may experience changes with whatever we're passionate about, and we can see sudden developments that we didn't expect. We need to be flexible and avoid Taurus stubbornness, otherwise this leads to big fights. Asteroid Cupido in Taurus for the Zodiac Signs:
Aries: You can take your time forming crushes and infatuations with Cupido in Taurus, but once you do, you can be dedicated to them. Your passionate energy can last, and you can be more sensual and indulgent. You may want to bring stability and security to whatever you're passionate about, and this helps you become even more passionate.
Taurus: Cupido moves to your sign and you can form crushes more easily, and be extra passionate about whatever you're excited about. Others can also become more enthralled with you, and you can be more attractive, and you may learn of someone who has a crush on you or who admires you. Your creativity can also be strong. Gemini: You can keep quiet about your crushes with Cupido in Taurus, and may fantasize a lot about whatever you're passionate about, but wait to do something about it. You can have more passion and purpose when working alone, behind the scenes, or when others aren't bothering you, and you can be enthralled with spiritual pursuits. Cancer: You may become obsessed with something unusual for you with Cupido in Taurus, and you can approach your infatuations in an unconventional way. You can get wrapped up in your dreams, in changes you want to make, in the future, in causes you champion, in groups you belong to, or with friends you have. Leo: You can get wrapped up in your goals with Cupido in Taurus, and might be more ambitious. This can help you make progress quickly with something, and others can be impressed with your passionate energy. You can be more traditional with your approach, and more committed to what you're enthusiastic about. Virgo: You may become obsessed with beliefs you're passionate about with Cupido in Taurus, or you may get wrapped up in a new experience you want to have. You can open up your mind, and become enthralled with subjects you want to be an expert at. You may give more space to others, and give yourself space to expand and explore. Libra: You can be extra passionate with Cupido in Taurus, and you can put this to good use by transforming something for the better. You can get wrapped up in research, and this helps you find information you need. You can be more comfortable with intimacy, and crushes can be taken seriously. Scorpio: You can be enthusiastic about commitment with Cupido in Taurus, and you can be passionate in partnerships and when working with or for others. You can attract passionate people to you as well, people you find charming and attractive, and you can form crushes easily because of this. Sagittarius: You can get wrapped up in the little things with Cupido in Taurus, and can focus on the projects and work you're most passionate about. You can tweak your schedule and routine to get more done, and feel more enthusiastic as you do. You can pay attention to crushes, as well as in your daily life and with your health. Capricorn: You may become enthralled with creative projects and hobbies with Cupido in Taurus, and you can get wrapped up in inspiration and connecting to your heart. This can extend to romance and love relationships, and you can be more affectionate and generous, and want to enjoy love. Aquarius: You can have strong emotions with Cupido in Taurus, and everything you feel, you can be passionate with. Your emotions can drive your passions, and you can throw yourself into anything that connects with you emotionally. You can feel more passionate when you feel supported, and you can get wrapped up in home and family matters. Pisces: You may get wrapped up in your ideas and plans with Cupido in Taurus, and you can become enthralled with what you come up with. You can be passionate about opportunities to do something with them, and keep active. You can also be passionate about your opinions, conversations, and knowledge. Suggested Reading: Transit Asteroid Cupido in the Houses & Aspects |
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