This weekend is the time to set sights high, re-engage with our biggest dreams, and set in motion the tangible ability to receive that which we wish for.

Sagittarius New Moon on 1st December gives the Archer in all of us the optimism and broad reach to aim our arrows at the stars. But be ready, for we might just hit our targets.

Have you been playing small? Have you dimmed your light to fit in or make others feel better?

There’s no more accommodating what and who doesn’t serve. Including past old versions of Self. No more hiding.

Stepping into our greatest and truest expansion takes courage and wisdom. The wounds and growing pains it took each of us to develop to where we are today may still be healing. However, Sagi energy sure knows how to turn shit into manure.

Whether currently situations in life are ‘the good, the bad or the ugly’, keep moving forwards to find the gold within any grit and brighter days ahead. It might also be a pleasant surprise to look back and give yourself credit for just how far you’ve already come.

With the collective of the planet in huge transformation towards more humanitarianism, as Pluto recently shifted into Aquarius for the last time in our lifetimes, it’s time to go big or go home with what we have come here for.

Being the most loving we can to ourselves and each other can only fulfil and fast-track our development as individuals and a global community.

No more watching from the sidelines hoping for the expansion of limitless potential that we each have come here to embody and embrace, it’s time to know, claim and be it.

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It felt like being put through a wringer, although I sure learnt a lot about myself in these recent transformational months. We always grow the most from the challenges.

Heck, didn’t the recent Eclipse Season residue, and also Pluto transiting the final degree of Capricorn, ensure we have either purged much that didn’t serve us, and/or integrated parts of us previously overlooked (mostly by ourselves). Not to mention a generational rebirth of the world stage is in motion.

With the Sun in Sagittarius until the 21st December, we might now notice a lighter, brighter energy in our step, a more optimistic outlook, and a reminder of the bigger picture. Sagittarius vibes are full of fun, gregariousness, and sociability, perfect for those Christmas parties!

Where the shadow-work in Scorpio Season invited us to get down into the deepest, darkest details of our grit, Sagittarius now asks us to bring our energy with more extroversion. As well as all the festive fun and mingling, we are called to not only remember but also act upon our broad potential and big dreams.

On a longer-term picture, Pluto freshly now in Aquarius sets the scene of a new rebirth cycle in motion for the next few decades. Pluto moving through a Zodiac sign always brings transformation to the collective with a flavour of that sign.

I sure am excited to see how this can benefit the humanitarianism of the planet with Pluto now in Aquarius. Whilst world events can definitively appear otherwise right now, we must remember that challenges are overcome by first being seen - it is often darkest before the dawn.

As the astrology reflects at this time, there is a new dawn underway, and to me, a solid step towards the potential for true unity. This of course starts with us, and how we treat ourselves and others.

Happy Sagi Season, and here's to positive change for us all (and our future generations) over the next few decades. Stella x

The word that keeps being given to me in different guises for this week's energies is STABLE. Although there's much to challenge this notion on the face of it, stability is the golden thread that runs throughout all of it. Subtle enough to miss perhaps, yet up for embodiment with our conscious action.

Amidst the intensity of the remaining throes of Scorpio Season, we are being gifted the stability and security of a fixed Earth sign Taurus Full Moon this week.

Amidst our transformation, we can access solid ground.

Amidst the birthing pains of this rebirth process, we can soothe with deep nourishment.

Amidst integrating our shadow aspects, we can bring our renewal into tangible form.

Being the energy and form of that which we wish to create is here for us. 

It might take baby steps, if, like me, you've been wading through some life challenge's to develop from lately. But they are steps nonetheless and change is happening for us, personally and collectively.

This Moon is conjunct Uranus, also in Taurus. The conjunction is a close relationship between the planets that bring a strong influence of each other's characteristics, and create a synergy from their own combination.

Uranus is the revolutionary, calling for change and innovation. The Moon is our subconscious, our emotional body, and our intuition. These two planets in partnership, deep within the Earthy tangibility of Taurus and all things material, gives us both the stability and the practicality to bring changes forward into our lives and reality, that have been processing in the recesses in recent weeks.

My Son pointed out an apt quote he noticed on my phone this morning, 'To achieve what you've never had, you must evolve into someone you've never been'. It couldn't be more synchronous or timely for these energies. 

We aren't going to be necessarily given a step-by-step guide on our personal or spiritual development, and even if we are, it will likely require us getting stuck in and taking action to find our way forward. Incorporating kinder, more loving decisions to ourselves and each other is indeed a practice.

Embodying and BEING the changes we wish to see in the world is a start, and an empowering start because any baby step we take on our wellness and kindness to self, ripples out to the collective. In this sense we are also role-modelling.

It can take time. Like the calm Bull, it is slow and steady energy that wins the long race. The shadow aspects of the Taurus Moon illuminated by the Scorpio Sun also remind us not to be too inflexible, stubborn, rigid, or indeed to charge into anger! Again, STABILITY is the key here.

This doesn't mean not taking action, it is about taking stable actions, coming from a place of love, and doing our best even if actions feel messy or challenging. 

Here are some wellness tips for riding these transformative energies with the most value and ease:

Get into nature. Immerse in this grounding energy both physically and in your awareness.

Ensuring deep nourishment of the body. Taurus teaches us how to feed the body, do this wisely with consistent, nutritious meals. It sounds basic but navigating energies and any life stuff requires energy and our system needs the correct fuel to support this.

Amp up the self-care. This is a time for loving on oneself deeply! The salt baths with candles and rose petals, cooking a favourite meal, plenty of sleep, exercise and water - all great ways to feed the physical, mental, emotional and energetic bodies.

Gather your support team. Knowing that we are never alone is one part of this incredible spiritual collective and journey, but physically mustering the people and environments that support our mental and emotional health at this time is CRUCIAL. Plus, being this support for others in your life may be crucial for them too (I've no doubt we are ALL working our way through some kind of stuff right now). We are in it together, even if our circumstances differ.

Do not be afraid to reach out to someone if you’re struggling.

Journalling on any shadow aspects that Scorpio Season still may lend itself to the transformation and rebirth processes available to us. Amazing opportunity of this time to do shadow work consciously.

If you are interested in accessing holistic interventions as one way to make down-time affordable and practical is by choosing an Evolve With Grace Membership. These offer discounted monthly treatments or readings to support true holistic wellbeing.

The beauty of this service is that it ensures the regularity of self-care, whilst offering members many exclusive benefits, such as a free weekly oracle card pull, free access to my ‘Learning Astrology’ online course library, and booster self-care sessions. You can find more information/sign up on the 'Memberships' page of this website.

Much love, Stella 

Welcome to this blog edition, and New Moon blessings with it. As we embark on this new Lunar month ahead, there is much to consider under these transformative energies at play, both personally and collectively.

This New Moon brings a fresh opportunity for intention setting over this weekend and the coming weeks. In this case, manifestations are supported with a big dose of Scorpio energy, as the Sun, Moon and Mercury sit in the Fixed Water sign. 

Anything related to our deepest desires, fears, and unresolved wounds is up for renewal, and for the rest of the month ahead.

What is asking for transformation within us?

How can we alchemise our pain points into our gold for moving forwards?

This is an amazing time for accessing our innate processes through therapy, or simply getting deeper with ourselves.  

The Sun, Moon and Mercury in Scorpio isn’t the only intensely deep astrology activated at this time. Mars and Pluto are in exact opposition at this time, and incidentally as they are the two ruling planets of Scorpio, they activate another layer of transformation around personal and collective death and rebirth processes. 

What is old or shedding from your life to make way for the new?

How would you like your rebirth to look?

A wiser, stronger and more experienced you is being birthed as a result of this transformation, if we allow the release of the old, relinquish control, and step forwards into the new with what we have learned about ourselves thus far.

Pluto currently being in the final degree of Capricorn before it changes signs in a few weeks (for the last time in our lifetimes), means this heavyweight planet is still slowly purging any remaining old energy that has decayed from our structures and systems.

We see the transformation of the world stage continuing.

When Pluto finally moves into Aquarius without retrograding back into Capricorn this time, we have continued generational change on the horizon with more technological advances and humanitarian energy increasing in our collective.

A new system continues to evolve. 

Here are some wellness tips for riding these transformative energies with the most value and ease:

Use journaling, psychotherapy or intuition to guide you, gleaning the most you can from your inner processes at this time. Whilst we have such ripe ground for accessing our inner transformation consciously, it might save the Universe doing it for us in ways that can be unexpected later.

Gather your support team. Knowing that we are never alone is one part of this incredible spiritual collective and journey, but physically mustering the people and environments that support our mental and emotional health at this time is CRUCIAL. Plus, being this support for others in your life may be crucial for them too (I've no doubt we are ALL working our way through some kind of stuff right now). We are in it together, even if our circumstances differ.

Do not be afraid to reach out to someone if you’re struggling.

Drinking plenty of water helps us physically flush though the density of energy as well as supporting us physically.

As always, time in nature and self-caring supports our wellness on every level. It also reminds us of our value when we consciously invest in our own wellbeing as a priority. I always feel so much better when I have ‘chosen me’, doing something I love (or feel I need) once a week. This doesn’t have to be expensive. Wet sand beach walks or time in a forest for Earthing, reading a favourite book, or cooking a nutritious meal could go a long way. You may have your own self-love activities list.

If you are interested in accessing holistic interventions as one way to make down-time affordable and practical is by choosing an Evolve With Grace Membership. These offer discounted monthly treatments or readings to support true holistic wellbeing.

The beauty of this service is that it ensures the regularity of self-care, whilst offering members many exclusive benefits, such as a free weekly oracle card pull, free access to my ‘Learning Astrology’ online course library, and booster self-care sessions. You can find more information or sign up on the 'MEMBERSHIPS' tab of this website.

Enjoy rising from the ashes like the Pheonix in this transformative period. Renewed and reborn having cleared out the old for the better.

Much love always, Stella xx

Personally, life has been really ‘life-ing’ lately as I’v been navigating a number of circumstances that have dampened my fires a little, which doesn’t always feel so inspiring to share! Yet, this has also sparked me to reflect, take necessary rest, and surrender to the flow.

It also got me thinking about authenticity, and when we share our true colours, not just our favourite ones, that also gives other’s permission to have an honest look at themselves too, thus potentially feeling more supported and connected by experience and truth. Us Brits are so good at the, ‘I’m fine’, statements - although they are not always true!

Not only are we often juggling numerous roles without question, this time of year might also shed some organic light, or in fact darkness, on tendencies towards more inner than outer quests. With Scorpio Season recently underway and the clocks going back this weekend in the Northern Hemisphere, I for one am feeling some hibernation energy beginning to settle in.

Depending on where you are in the world with the ‘Spring Forward, Fall Back’ hour change for daylight savings, you may be either springing forward with dynamism into the propulsion of Spring energy, or falling back (into the self) to prepare for the Wintering months with Autumn (more on self-care to support this later).

Scorpio season marks this time of deep inner transformation, embracing self-discovery, and uniting with the ‘shadow’ aspects of ourselves. In navigating the increase of darker days, as well as our own darkness, we have the opportunity to grow and develop from heightened awareness of our inner depths. By ‘darkness’ and ‘shadow’ aspects I simply mean that which is usually more hidden, deep-rooted, subconscious, suppressed or simply below the surface. These may be painful or may just be parts of ourselves we don’t enjoy as much. Yet, leaning into and accepting our less expressed sides gives us a healing dose of integration, self-acceptance and true wholeness.

Scorpio is the only Zodiac sign that has two archetypes; the Scorpion and the Eagle. The Scorpion relates to our desires and the lower drives of the physical body, ruled by the planet Mars. The Eagle represents taking the higher perspective and using the broad experience of life and it’s challenges to evolve and transform from, relating to the other ruling planet of Scorpio, Pluto.  

The death and rebirth process of inner transformation and Pluto energy relates to this time of year with recent periods of harvest, and now taking stock in these colder months. Our intuition is high, with awareness of what we are shedding and also what is up for renewal within and around us. This comes most successfully and with the most ease from transcending and learning from our inner depths.   

Through understanding both our light and our darkness, we have the full picture. Like the Eagle who soars above, it is in the wisdom of embracing the mix of our challenges and triumphs, our external ventures and inner voyages, day and night, that all shape us and build upon our development for true holistic wellbeing.

Metaphorically, I really am an eternal sunshine and upbeat-type person the large majority of the time - this said, I too cannot escape needing to walk through the occasional dark night of the soul to gain new transformation and wisdom!

Here are some wellness tips for riding Scorpio Season with the most ease:

Channel the Scorpion energy of desire and the planet Mars to reflect on where your life is currently meeting your deepest wishes. If your heart’s desires are not being met, what shifts or adjustments are needed? Baby steps and even simple reflections are a form of action through planning towards making deep desires a reality. Give yourself small, achievable daily tasks or support towards them.

Are you getting enough of your basic physical needs met? It sounds simple but sometimes we find it the hardest thing to do - drinking plenty of water, eating three nutritious meals a day, and getting adequate sleep are essential staples that impact EVERYTHING else, including how we think, feel and process inner and outer information.

What area of your life are you being called to transform from this reflective time? It may be one, or all of them! If it is more than one then reduce overwhelm by knowing that transformation shows up externally over time and starts with our realisations and baby steps. Also, a reminder that whilst it is developmental to have goals and forward-momentum, you are already perfect as you are, at the perfect place for right now, and things will continue to unfold perfectly - however that looks.

Surrender to life. Scorpio energy includes control and sometimes a tight grip (think of those pincers!), so relinquish this as much as possible.

Appropriate down-time is required for anytime, and in particularly in the colder months. Doing whatever brings you deep nourishment is what is best to schedule in the diary to ensure it happens!

One way to make down-time affordable and practical is by choosing an Evolve With Grace Membership, which offers discounted monthly treatments or readings to support true holistic wellbeing. The beauty of this service is that it ensures the regularity of self-care, whilst offering members many exclusive benefits, such as a free weekly oracle card pull, free access to my ‘Learning Astrology’ online course library, and booster self-care sessions. You can find more information or sign up on the memberships page of this website.

With the festive season rapidly approaching, the gift of self-care for some is even more important! Often busy periods of visiting relatives and ensuring everybody is catered for might mean an Evolve With Grace Membership could be the perfect gift to tick off the list for a loved one. Also, the perfect gift for oneself too!  

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I hope you enjoy the transformative energy of Scorpio Season. And if you haven’t already, check out my latest YouTube video, to explore all of these details and more on the current astrology.

In next week's blog we will discuss Samhain and the spiritual meaning behind Halloween, plus more holistic goodness!

I look forward to connecting with you again soon.

On the journey, evolving with you, Stella xx

With an Aries Full Moon on the 17th at 12:26 UK time, we have a fireball of dynamic and passionate energy that delivers us action and empowerment. With lots of other significant influences we can likely feel these energies for the entire week.

Not to mention the North Node in Aries still collectively pushing us towards our own healthy independence and autonomy.

Passion is not just apt to the Aries Fire as, additionally, Venus and Mercury are in magnetic and intense Water sign Scorpio, diving us intensely into our thinking, communication and relationships (of all kinds).

One of my favourite traits of Scorpio energy is the ability to detect BS a mile away and there are certainly no flies on our interactions or communications at this time. If truth isn’t already ‘out’, processes this week will assist.

We also have the alchemy tools with it to transform matters within our thinking, communication and relationships that serve the higher good, and ultimately equip all involved with a NEW way of being.

This may be through working with our core wounds in some way as we have Chiron, the Wounded Healer, close to the Full Moon. The GIFT in this is the medicine, wisdom and learning that healing another layer on core wounds provides.

Maybe we sometimes wonder with angst, ‘will this issue always bother me?’, yet what the evolutionary reframe available here is, ‘what can I now transform as a result of this wound?’. My learning on that note this week has been the reminder of oneness, meaning we are NEVER truly alone!

A challenging aspect from the Moon to Pluto and Mars mean that tempers may flare in the short-term and emotional dramas could attempt to draw us in - if we let them.

Wellbeing Tips:

Channel this passionate and transformative energy into creative pursuits and healthy, personal empowerment.

Physical exertion helps to release and move energy through the body.

If dealing with ‘life stuff’, consider this question - am I acting from a space of love or a space of fear? Switches can be quickly made between the two states, with considerable positive impact upon ourselves and our external circumstances when we act from love (including loving boundaries).

Enjoy the illuminating and transformative energies of this Full Moon, and beyond!

Much love, Stella x

As a Summer baby through and through, I can sometimes struggle with this transition, although, as we know with a cyclical nature of life and growth, eternal sunshine is just not possible! And actually, what this journey towards a more inner experience is offering, is some deep nourishment and transformation - if we are prepared to get still enough to absorb and hear it.

Taking the learning from the previous three quarters of this calender year and seeing how we would like to shape the final quarter is beneficial at this time. Any plans we want to wrap up or continue with may require a degree of our attention as the Festive Season approaches. This can be regards our inner and outer focus, and to ensure plans run as successfully as possible, I know I will be requiring a greater degree of attention on planning time for me as well as for other tasks.

We have navigated big transformative energies with the recent Eclipses, and the residue of their learning may still be underway or felt. Personally, I am still integrating some beautiful but extensive learning from the Eclipse period and am also being urged on a daily basis to slow down. Not always easy for a Sagittarius Moon-Sign!

If you’re not already taking time within your schedule simply for you, this is your reminder (and mine!) to do so. This is not only imperative due to what can often feel like a quickening towards the end of the year with Festive energy and often, extra commitments. Yet it is also organic to the Seasonal energy to slow down and take stock of our reserves to see us through the cold months ahead.

For me, this looks like time in the diary around external commitments to ground, get amongst the beautiful Autumnal oranges, and implement a reminder from nature to let go of anything no longer needed. I also have, of course, scheduled time in my happy place of sanctuary, the Sea.

I invite you to think about what nourishes your soul in Autumn, and generally. We can be of better service to others after we have been of service to ourselves first. The old adage is certainly true, we can’t pour from an empty cup. The Libra/Aries axis being activated at this time also reminds us of our healthy independence within relationships.

If you would like to book some discounted self-care for yourself or as a gift for others, check out my socials, the Memberships page of this website, or get in touch. I have some amazing opportunities with offers on self-care, monthly memberships, and festive gifts with meaning at the moment.

You may also wish to check out my YouTube channel and visit 'Eclipse Aftercare', to inspire and integrate learning from this time of upgrade and alignment. 

Enjoy the Autumnal vibes, much love, Stella x 

New Moons are a super time to begin the new lunar month with opportunity for fresh intentions, a big dose of manifestation potential, and support in taking the action steps that ensure the seeds we plant will grow strong.  

Virgo energy is queen for strengthening healthier routines that nourish us on every level. She asks where can we level up in our acts of service, to Self and others. Is this New Moon calling for you to upgrade your self-care regime? 

Choose achievable additions or changes that will be realistic to maintain, and get clear on how they will be implemented within your schedule. 

Is it a tweak to nutrition, fitness, or creating better sleep hygiene by prioritising earlier nights without screen time, for example? Is it bringing in more spiritual practice to soothe the soul, such as grounding or journaling more often? 

The Sun and Moon are opposite Saturn, meaning this New Moon wants us to get serious and knuckle down, whilst a square to Jupiter means we are challenged to assess how we ‘do’ abundance and freedom. 

All in all, this sobering opportunity can be utilised into beautiful habits of service to Self. Just be mindful to think, speak and act with kindness and support whilst doing so as Virgo energy can be perfectionist, whilst Saturn is authoritarian. There is no whip needed here to bring in a little more healthy alignment to areas of health. 

To celebrate all things Virgo Season, I am soon launching Evolve With Grace Memberships, for those who prioritise and schedule their holistic health with discounted monthly treatments/services, plus a loooad of other membership benefits! Coming soon!

The Sun in Leo opposite the Moon in Aquarius, gives the illuminated appearance and a polarity of balancing the belief in ourselves with recognising our part within the collective. How our droplet of individual uniqueness has an impact in the sea of our global community, and vice versa.

Evolved aspects of both Leo and Aquarius share authenticity without the need of approval from others. As Full Moons illuminate both evolved and shadow aspects present of any influences, it’s worth a check in to see if there’s any unhealed shadows vying for our attention and release. In this case, are we waiting for validation from others, or can we gift that to ourselves, exactly as we are? Are we solely dancing to the tune of society’s expectations of us, or are we living bravely enough to venture down our own path of that which brings us joy?

The Sun and Moon also squaring Uranus gives a dynamic of challenge requiring action as we are asked to be revolutionary, both in our conscious decision-making, communication, and all our endeavours. Maybe it’s a new way of living, or a whole new version of ourselves that wants to birth at this time.

Just remember that our confidence and sovereignty to make changes or to find solidity in self is the key to warming not only our own hearts but hearts around us. Considering our collective network and that we are in this crazy thing called life together!

Venus is especially active too by opposing Saturn to give an enhanced seriousness (or potential deepening) to relationships, with ourselves and with others. Another aspect from Venus to our planet of abundance and extravagance, Jupiter, reminds us to take stock of our inner and outer resources, both emotionally and physically, ensuring we cap unnecessary spending and remember the beauty in simplicity. As Mars, our planet of conflict is also in this mix, soothing self-care and nothing but kindness before acting or speaking is crucial for maintaining calm with our loved ones and connections.

Enjoy exploring how your life may be calling for inner and outer freedom and dynamism at the start of this new week and beyond. And as someone wise recently reminded me, ‘let life surprise you’.

With the planet Venus also in the romantic and loyal sign of Leo too we have a beautiful enhancement for our love & relationships! This of course relates to relationships of all kinds, so whether you’re single or committed, turn up the heat on loving gestures from the heart ♥️

Leo energy is solid and sovereign in its own light, and in being so naturally warms those around them. We can all utilise these fun and warm feels at any time, whatever our sign.

As I always say, don’t feel a need to wait for specific astrological events to bring in the energy we wish to see, whenever we choose to! It’s just that these events bring heightened opportunities should we wish to take them up!

Happy Leo Season! ♌️

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The 2nd Full Moon in a row in the Earthy and reliable sign of Capricorn on the 21st July at 11:17am UK time, when the Moon will be exactly in it’s fullest phase and opposite the Sun in Cancer. Similar themes to the last Full Moon are at play, with a few extra twists and turns made likely by Pluto and Uranus!

What are you letting go of? Full Moons always serve up a great energy to RELEASE what is no longer needed. Be it physically, emotionally or mentally, clearing out the clutter of the old will always make space for new and exciting next chapters on the path ahead.  

Predominantly, balancing our home and family life with our work and duties is the polarity being highlighted here. The Sun is still basking in all the nurturing and cosy Cancerian feels of retreating at home and within oneself, whilst the Full Moon in Capricorn is shining a light on our external responsibilities and career. If this home/work axis is imbalanced in our lives, we will likely be shown where action is needed! And if we are shown, that process gifts us the chance to consciously renew a more balanced trajectory.

There is also an additional theme of POWER dynamics at this time. Pluto close by and in synergy with the Moon gives a dose of intensity to navigate and often brings around endings before new beginnings. These can be emotional or related to parts of our subconscious coming up to be seen and released because the Moon and Pluto can both operate within our emotional or hidden depths. What power dynamics are being highlighted to be cleared or rebalanced? What endings, emotionally or physically, are you being called to let go of so a rebirth can begin?

Any attention we give to releasing the old and rebalancing power dynamics will ensure a lighter energy for us thereafter, which will really enhance the fun and Fiery energy of Leo Season beginning in a few days. The extra space created will bring uplift later, not to mention a clearer slate for the HUGE manifestation opportunity of the 8/8 energy portal of the Lionsgate on the 8th August.

Pluto is currently inviting us to relinquish some of the control that we might think we have but often don’t have anyway. There is also Uranus making a favourable relationship to the Moon which can bring unexpected changes and shifts that are also outside of our control. So, if certain events feel like a white-knuckle ride, lean into grounding practices and remember that change almost always comes to clear stagnancy in the longer-term, and is reminding us to go with the flow of the constantly moving cyclical nature of life.

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Energetically, Midsummer Solstice is a significant time for evolution and spiritual upgrades because of the huge influx of increased light, and therefore universal data, that we have access to receiving at this time.

To be at our best and integrate these beautiful high frequencies, looking after our physical body is imperative. Giving the body the highest levels of nourishment we can on all levels - fuelling it with good food and clean water, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep are all good factors to check in on within our busy lifestyles this week. Keeping our thoughts loving will also help this self-care clean-up process.

The Solstice is always around the start of Cancer Season and with it the attention turns to more inward feels of self-love and deep nourishment. These caring vibes spill over to our family and loved ones (and in turn, the collective).

We can see a polarity being highlighted as the Moon in Capricorn represents our feelings and subconscious beliefs about our responsibilities to others. Are your responsibilities to others balanced with enough self-care?

Professional ambition, reputation, legacy, and status are all Capricorn themes so if you have been working extra hard in your career field, this is a reminder to balance it with a reconnection back in with the home and family and close friends. Alternatively, if you’ve recently lost motivation in your work then this will support a fresh drive to get started again in your working hours.

The key with success in both ends of this polarity is in the balancing of them. Current energy can highlight where we are out of whack and in doing so, help us to even out the balance once more.

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Happy New Moon on 5th July at 23:57 in the receptive and nurturing Water sign of Cancer, and with it a stunning reminder of Divine Feminine essence to lean into.

This isn’t one-sided or just for women to consider, the Divine Masculine is certainly rising in us all too as we are in this thing called evolution together. But this few days is highlighting the feminine feels rising in us all (whether you are male or female).

Retreating, nurturing, being rather doing, time spent with our close tribe, and nourishing self & loved ones are all themes of this New Moon energy.

As the Moon is ruled by the sign of Cancer, the Mother Archetype of the Zodiac, it is happy in this placement and an amazing time for accessing our divine feminine gifts (again, whether you are male or female).

Intuition, going with the flow, attracting not pushing, and gently protecting. This is not necessarily a time of striving or high-output, unless that is nourishing to you, as we are all uniquely different in what nourishes us. That said, this Cancer New Moon energy with Venus not too far away is an invitation to sit in the full bloom of our feminine softness and grace, allowing our loved ones to also take comfort in the nourishing space we create.

On the same day as the New Moon, we have a Chiron and Venus square. This is an opportunity to take action in alchemising our deepest wounds for the purpose of healing them and utilising the wisdom and gifts this process bestows.

Healing energy is plentiful with Venus in Cancer, softening the heart of Chiron in Firey Aries, which may trigger reactions. Our action on alchemising this may look like retreating, introspection and nurturing the self.

Love on yourself deeply, so the fullness of your cup in doing so will naturally overflow and spill out to your close tribe, strengthening and repairing relationships and bonds. The Divine Feminine and Mother Archetype knows this overflow of care cannot be poured from an empty cup.

How are you nurturing yourself, and therefore naturally others too, today?

With this adventurous and optimistic sign spirits can be high, with never a better time to set goals high. If your dreams don’t make you feel embarrassed when you’re sharing them with others, dream even bigger! 

The entire cosmos is the limit with the energy of The Archer archetype, who aims for the stars. 

Watch out for impatience and a tendency to rush though. Jupiter, Sagittarius’ ruling planet currently in Taurus is reminding us that slow and steady pays off, yet still can manifest our biggest desires into tangible reality with consistent action. 

Full Moons always give us an opportunity to both illuminate and release the things not doing us good. Notice anything poking for your attention. Old patterns, unconscious behaviours, physical clutter? This Fire energy can help transform or transmute it. 

What can you do for yourself this week that brings fun and freedom? 

What is your absolute biggest dream, and what small action step can you take towards it today? 

How can clearing out or changing something bring you more evolution? 

Full astrology update around this Moon and much more over on 'Evolve With Grace', YouTube: https://youtu.be/7CON2PF43Zw?si=iuoTOLeYJtaY2LPx

Do you have a wealth-mindset or a poverty-mindset? Are your thoughts laced with luxe and abundance, or scattered with scarcity and lack? Our thoughts shape our reality and with plenty of prosperity energy this week and within the month of May we get the reminder to claim the wealth in our lives. 

This week’s astrology update and topic explores all of this, plus the Taurus New Moon on the 8th and the rest of the astrological weather for the week ahead. 

Weekly Astrology Topic & Update continues every Friday on my YouTube channel, ‘Evolve With Grace - Stella Grace’ 

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Full moons are a period of two days either side which heighten that which we need to let go of or release. As Scorpio energy brings themes of control and transformation we are being called to relinquish control at every possibility. Like we fully have it anyway! 

As co-creators of the universe we get to do so much with our immense power in terms of manifesting our reality. However, we cannot control all the outcomes, all the time, or how they definitively actualise. 

This Scorpio full moon is reminding us of the need to transform, whilst trusting in the process, to look at how we might change ourselves for the better, and not attempt to change or manipulate others. 

Scorpio is the only zodiac sign with two archetypes. A scorpion represents the shadow and the lower, primitive drives of reaction, aggression and sexual urges. The eagle depicts the evolved, light side of seeing a bigger, broad perspective from life’s challenges and alchemising them for the wisdom they bring us.

Facing this Moon is Chiron, the Wounded Healer, also calling for attention on taking the wisdom from our deepest wounds to grow and transform from them. 

Venus close to Chiron brings a beautiful synergy of receptiveness and flow to our healing and transformation. And the gentle reminder that all successful external relationships start with successful relationships with ourselves first. 

With many planets also activating an awakening energy in Taurus, we get to shift up a gear with areas of inner and outer wealth at this time. Self-care and self-value are our richest assets in cultivating these, once they are embodied in abundance, this reflects in our external world too.

As well as the Sun entering Taurus today (20th), we also have Jupiter and Uranus meeting in Taurus, feeding seismic shifts of awakening to the collective.

This might not bring obvious changes overnight but certainly gives another foundation stepping stone for the creation of a new system.

Philosophers and sages have talked for eons about a ‘New Earth’ and the collapse of the old system as we have known it. We are certainly in the throes of that collapse, further heightened with this energy.

We have Jupiter bringing expansion and abundance with Uranus bringing sudden changes and revolution, both in Taurus, the Earth-sign that reflects the physical and status-quo.

Uranus also links to rebellion for the collective good and humanitarian aid and whilst this might not mean our whole system is equally balanced by the end of this week, it is a reminder to keep our focus on not just that which we can already see but also that which we wish to see.

We are literally creating a new Earth, new system and a new way of being in it, right now.
A poignant and significant time in our evolution that is already well into the process of change.

Whilst Jupiter & Uranus are expanding upon this energy for this week, Pluto being in Aquarius for the next 20 years also ensures transformation to our collective.

Interestingly, Taurus rules inner and outer wealth so it is aligned that bitcoin discussions are in place on the world stage whilst Uranus which rules technology is also in this sign.

In terms of our inner wealth, we really benefit this week and beyond from increased self-care. By nourishing the body and also nourishing our vision of what we would like to see in the world and for ourselves we get to shift our self-value up a gear.

We create our reality this way, thoughts become things, and this gives us our positive power as co-creators with the universe. Keep thoughts and visions expansive and for the highest potential of all involved 

On the one hand we have a stellium of 6 planets in the dynamic and forthright Fire sign of Aries, yet on the other they include Mercury in Retrograde, and Chiron, the wounded healer, which call us to go within and get super deep with ourselves.

Chiron reminds us of our deepest wounds by highlighting our triggers and pain-points. This is not to torment us but in fact offer the blessing in disguise of alchemising our pain into our gold (see the bottom of this blog for journal prompts that are super helpful for alchemising over the Eclipse period and beyond).

This alchemical opportunity is also heightened by the total Solar Eclipse occurring around 8pm (GMT) on the 8th just after the New Moon phase - Eclipses always call for transformation in some way.

New Moons generally bring increased opportunity for new intentions for the new lunar month ahead and for manifesting them into being. We can do this by matching the frequency of what you wish to create as well as taking the necessary action steps. Being this frequency match means knowing and believing you deserve and can have the things you are calling in! Aries gifts the confidence and self-belief with this if we are willing to do the work! Being the first New Moon of the astrological year, we get to look at both the month and year ahead with intentionality.

Aries stealing the limelight of the zodiac at the moment brings us the potential of pure and positive personal power. It’s great for stepping up in leading roles to claim our paths of highest potential and purpose. It arms us with the courage and assertion to get things started and pioneer forward with huge confidence in what we can accomplish. The North Node in Aries also assists with how interdependent we are, both in ourselves and in our relationships.

All in all, there’s never been a better time to heal, before blazing new trails from a place of increased wisdom, all to serve yourself and others for the next level of our greatest potential.

Some reflective questions/journal prompts helpful in this energy and beyond for whenever challenges present;

• What surface level events are causing issues?
• What emotions are stirring and what does that emotion point to on a deeper level about yourself?
• When did you first feel challenged by this event/emotion?
• How can you embrace the issue/feeling within yourself? (E.g. self-care, healing, time by yourself, etc)
• What wisdom can you take from the issue?
• Where can you apply the wisdom/learning to your life now and moving forwards?

Huge energy is activated on the Libra-Aries axis, the relationships vs. the self axis. This is giving us the opportunity to look at areas of balance and solidity within oneself, whether we are in relationship or not, and regards all of our relationships.

Eclipses almost always bring transformation but this one is particularly fated being a Lunar Eclipse with the Moon near the South Node in Libra. The South Node is a point in the zodiac that marks our karmic residue, the soul wisdom we have come into this lifetime with and often, can point to our comfort zones.

This is an invitation to take our wisdom, in this case our wisdom from relationships with another (Libra energy) and apply it to our sense of self (Aries energy).

Do we seek validation externally, above our own feelings of acceptance about ourselves? Do we depend heavily on someone or something? Or maybe we have been extremely independent, lacking trust in others or trust in the world as a safe place for us.

All of these factors are good considerations with the Libra-Aries axis being highlighted and a call to push us into our collective ‘true north’, or our highest destiny and who we are becoming. The North Node in Aries is teaching us to be strong and bold in our sense of self-purpose and shine in our authenticity.

Eclipses can trigger us, potentially poking at areas for healing and growth, or highlighting cycles we’ve unhelpfully been in. Something coming up that couldn’t be ignored or that niggly thing coming back around again that we thought we’d dealt with last time!

Something I have found helpful recently is growing from these issues through the assistance and soothing of my Zodiac element. You can, however, pick any or all of the element soothing tips that resonate - all the elements and tips are listed in the comments below.

Do you regularly connect with your Zodiac element?       

This organic power, much like that of witches, was deemed problematic by a toxic patriarchal movement that conditioned us to separate from self and look externally for validation, control and consumerist resources.

Whether calling to the land to work with the resources of it sufficiently or calling to her people, the siren would connect with life via her voice and innate gifts.

The mystical side of the Pisces New Moon and stellium of planets in this sign is asking you to access your own emotional depths and innate gifts. To renew your faith within yourself firstly and reassess where your faith is placed externally.

Is your faith still in alignment with your values? Is your faith placed in unshakable and authentic sources?

This current energy also offers deep healing to us, to not only dig deep in accessing all the parts of ourself we might ordinarily hide to blend in but also to restore and realign misplaced faith.
 
Pisces themes of unconditional love and compassion are in abundance so be sure to laden them upon yourself first, filling your cup so deeply to a state of overflowing before it can spill out and support others. The powerful impact of this ripple effect and any work we do on our own healing will also flow out into the collective. Win win.

In too many years gone by we have been conditioned to do for others first, labelled otherwise as selfish but actually the opposite is true. If we fill our cup first we have more available and operate at a higher frequency to be able to serve others better.

How can you fill your own cup to a state of overflowing this weekend?

Hormones can affect us all so differently and the list of associated difficulties is vast and varied. Issues range in the level of impact upon daily life and change across age ranges, and even from month to month for some of us. On this non-comprehensive list some common factors we can often start to associate with hormone changes and/or imbalances are; headaches, migraines, breakouts, boob and nipple soreness, that yucky and embarrassing bit at the end of a period that nobody wants to talk about, and possibly worst of all can be the negative mental and emotional health aspects. From moodiness and tears to absolute rage which can affect relationships with your loved ones. Not to mention the gut-wrenching subsequential guilt and shame from over-reacting or taking it out on them. Any anxious feelings can be heightened or initiated, and every negative comment ever received in your life seems to appear from nowhere and be actualised in front of your very eyes as you look and feel likesome kind of monster (of course you don't really but that's how it feels). There can be such a low sense of self and feelings that leave you not recognising yourself.

The good news is that there are powerful natural solutions, such as Clary Sage that doesn’t involve anything synthetic and can be ingested, due to the Certified Pure Tested Grade of doTERRA. I have found it so empowering to make this great healthcare choice for my hormonal health knowing that it can be for as long- or short-term as I wish, meaning I feel as in charge of it as I can be and can stop or increase/decrease the ratio at any time I wish. Listening to my body’s ‘indicators’ each month for a few cycles helped me to confirm the right ratio of oil for me (which was of course within the stated maximum daily amount for ingestion, please contact me if you require any information on how to use the oils safely).

My journey with hormonal changes has been vastly improved by the daily use of clary sage in this way, to a level of around 90% better than it was before. This can change slightly from month to month depending on the other external factors going on in life at the time but with such a huge and beneficial difference seen and felt in the 10 months that I have now been taking it for has so far cemented it as one of my top 5 daily priority healthcare choices (see next month’s blog to hear more on this!) This is also yet another example of the many reasons why I describe these oils as life-changing!

The beautiful thing about how the oils work is that there is no suppression or unnatural cessation of anything the body is needing to release, yet the intensity of the difficulties felt are often brought into balance and drastically reduced, as in my case using Clary. We, in the West, are heavily conditioned to seek medications that will suppress, block or numb anything uncomfortable as the most ideal outcome and in my view, is too often associated with the pharmaceutical industry. I am certainly not of a mindset that is anti-pharmaceuticals when they are necessary for health but I feel passionately that there is a great deal of unnecessary pharmaceutical use and misuse. As we increasingly understand, suppressing and blocking symptoms can over time cause inflammation, disease and further associated long-term physical and emotional difficulties in the body. That's even before we have considered the side-effects of synthetic medications.

That said, we don't of course want to be unnecessarily suffering with debilitating symptoms or difficult to manage emotions, or for anyone else to be so although we can understand that our body's are innately intelligent at healing themselves, we also know when we need some extra support. This is particularly true in our current environments that can be stressful with more external pressures than are healthy for us. Our body's are intuitive and responsive at knowing what we need when we take a little time to listen and they will usually respond quickly in 'resetting' and benefitting immensely from simple and natural interventions, such as powerful essential oils when of the highest grade in quality, such as doTERRA. The oils work cleverly to bring the body's own natural healing systems into balance, and within these little bottles of nature, lie the various chemical compounds that work synergistically with our own natural chemistry in the body. This is why purity is so very important as it really does mean power. Power to really be effective in actually making change to our level of wellbeing due to the scientific make-up of each given oil, and without polluting our system with any of the shocking impurities found within the other 95% of essential oils on the market.

Finally, I’d like to celebrate the allowing of vulnerability and the beauty of healthy release of symptoms and emotions from the body, like the occasional damn good cry for example. Imperative for functional processing on all levels and effective long-term healing. This is also why I understand I have 90% improvement in hormonal factors - if it were 100% then I would surely be suppressing, blocking or numbing some release. I wouldn't be human, and I wouldn't be a woman. The beautiful thing about being a woman is we are innately designed to be more emotional, intuitive, even a little chaotic at times, as we are changeable like the moon and the tide....thankfully though there is support for improving the intensity of how hormonal factors impact on this release, for which I am grateful.