WITCH TIPS & HOROSCOPES 8/3-9/2022

Astrology by Lisa Stardust 

The planet of communication, Mercury, enters Virgo on August 4, creating concise and clear communication. August 5’s First Quarter Moon in Scorpio dares us to change with the times. Venus in Cancer and Neptune retrograde in Pisces harmonize on August 7, heightening our emotions, while the tense square between Mars in Taurus and Saturn retrograde in Aquarius in the evening forces us to take control of situations. Venus and Pluto retrograde in Capricorn oppose each other on August 9th, making us fight for what our hearts believe in and desire.

Witch tip: Work deeply with your throat chakra to speak your truth without hurting others. Your suggested mantra for this week is “I respond instead of reacting,” which is generally easy for your sign to do! If you practice compassion, you may find you really like to balance out others and be a helpful source of light. You might want to light some delightful citrus incense around your space to increase and invite in cheerful vibes while cleansing your aura. Remember, communication is far more effective if you write your thoughts out before you articulate them directly, especially on August 4 and 5. 

Aries 

A life-changing crossroads coming out of left field this week and bringing you into a more aligned point of independence, where it’ll be far easier to stand up for what you want, what you believe in, and what you actually feel most driven towards accomplishing on a daily basis.

Taurus 

This week serves as a destined moment of truth for you to take action around the important lessons that are beginning to come to fruition. Look to the past and present to understand where you are going in the future and take note of the goals you aspire to attain.

Gemini 

This is a magical week for manifestation. You’ll be able to bring amazing things into your life if you believe in the dream. Being at the right place at the right time and following your instincts is all part of this greater path as well — acknowledge the ultimate vision. 

Cancer 

Unresolved issues from the past could have popped up in a major way with an intensity that will give you a fuller perspective on your life. This energy can even bring you a connection that teaches you about your own power and how to stand in your strength of mind.

Leo 

You are being asked to open yourself up more than you ever would in the past. This means you'll want to connect with others, which can feel quite vulnerable. Let the world see the most loving pieces of yourself because your good nature will also help others who you know.

Virgo 

Be on the lookout for a pivotal and transformative conversation that could set you on a completely new and unexpected path. Get ready for insights to channel in from beyond, as long as you are extremely careful. Carry some hematite in your pocket for extra protection just in case.

Libra 

It may be feeling like you are trying all you can to evolve and grow out of old patterns, but you just keep hitting a wall. Take heart in knowing that this is the result of many transitions and transformations in play — it’s incubating and starting to change now. 

Scorpio 

Although relationships are in the current state of flux, it’s important for you to find a calming space in your personal life in order to get a reprieve from the flippant behavior of others. Ground your energy and connect with your heart to decide how to move forward this week. 

Sagittarius 

Be sure to hold tremendous compassion for yourself as you dive into the dreamy waters of your heart. This will give you the incentive to speak your truth and give love to those who are in need of kindness. Your spirit will soar knowing that you acted compassionately to others.

Capricorn 

The entire week is asking you to have faith and trust in the lessons of the universe. Some temptations with gambling and big moves can pay off with this fateful position. It can even bring back opportunities that you once thought were lost to create even bigger ventures for yourself. 

Aquarius 

Trust the synchronicities that you keep seeing. For many Aquarians, this can include having faith in all you do and knowing the right thing to do or say, or following an intuitive hunch that seemingly comes out of nowhere. No matter what, trust your gut and emotions when feeling them.

Pisces 

The energy you put out in the world will come back tenfold, which is why it’s important to make sure you’re giving positivity to others. That way you’ll receive an optimistic boost when you least expect it, instead of negativity and resentments from people who aren’t serving your best interests.

WITCH TIPS & HOROSCOPES 10/20-10/26

Astrology by Lisa Stardust for TheHoodwitch.com

WITCH TIPS

The week starts off with a fraught Full Moon in Aries on October 20 that brings major changes to our lives. Mars, who’s in Libra, squares off with Pluto, who’s in Capricorn, on October 22. This powerful astrological aspect will create power struggles and drama with others. The Sun moves into Scorpio on October 23, allowing everyone to dive deep within themselves and evolve over the next 30 days. Venus, who’s in Sagittarius, and Neptune, who’s retrograde in Pisces, square off on October 26. Dreaminess, exhaustion, sensitivity, and paranoia in love will exist as a result. 

Aries 

We live in a material world, which is a sentiment that’s consuming your energies. When the Sun shifts into Scorpio on October 23, the focus will be on how you can use your power and status to attain your goals. Rather than fixate on how to rule the world, use the planetary alignments to implement change within yourself and the world. Being influential doesn’t mean having money and being bossy, it means having the ability to make changes that can benefit everyone — not just you. 

Taurus 

It’s always good to check in on existing contracts that are in the works. Call your friends and arrange for a friendly get together when the Sun glides into Scorpio on October 23. Suggest an activity like a yoga class or lunch date a few miles out of town to connect with your pals. Use this time to discuss everything that’s been going on and share details of your life. Let those who are close to you into your world and feel your love.

Gemini 

Slowing down isn’t in your nature, but it will allow you to stay what you mean when you feel it, instead of impulsively stating unverified facts that can hurt others. Also, it gives you the chance to make the best decisions possible (that is if you choose to analyze the situations thoroughly). By the end of the week, you will have the opportunity to contemplate your next moves and think before you take action in pursuing your goals. This will secure a victorious triumph for you.

Cancer 

Scorpio season awakens your tender heart from its temporary slumber. The moment the Sun glides into Scorpio on October 23 is when you’ll begin to feel the intense emotional shift that heightens your sentimental vibes. You’ll want to take risks in putting your feelings out in the open and expressing your desires to others. Don’t be afraid to seek the love that you deserve this month. Rather than being lost in a dream, try to find the emotions and frequency that aligns with your vibe. 

Leo 

Your personal life is heating up. Being the vivacious lion that you are, it won’t go unnoticed. When the Sun moves into Scorpio on October 23, you’ll begin to implement extra self-care into your regular routine. This means taking more cat naps throughout the day, disconnecting from the drama, and adorning your claws with beautiful nail art. Boundaries are the only thing that’s getting in the way of having peace of mind. Double up on protecting your energetic realm by setting important and necessary limits. 

Virgo

The problem with not letting your mind rest and disengaging from obstacles that present themselves is that you are focusing too much on things that aren’t important. These are only minor obstacles. Allot yourself the chance to see the bigger picture. Don’t overthink matters too much and set yourself up for self-sabotage. Stop analyzing everything and everyone, Virgo. The moment you gain a distant perspective, the easier it will be to see situations with a clearer lenses. Consider this before becoming stressed or upset. 

Libra 

Use this week’s cosmic shifts to attain your aspirations — you know, the ones that you had in your youth that have been put on the back burner for years. This will lead you towards personal fulfillment and happiness because you are living out your dreams (minus the minor detour that you took for a minute). The more you connect with the visions that you wanted years ago and the person you believed you could be, the sweeter it will be when they come your way.

Scorpio

When you get a sense of a situation, you rarely debate your sentiments and trust your gut instincts. That is, until now. You’re starting to second guess yourself. This will lead you to investigate matters thoroughly to get to the bottom of the matter. It’s not that you’re unwilling to believe what is being shown to you, it’s more that you don’t want to. You’d rather believe in the dream — even though it’s not real, as the truth will prove to be stranger than fiction.

Sagittarius 

This week gives you the opportunity to restart your cash flow and discuss your spending habits with a confidant. This will give you the chance to set realistic financial goals and live nicely on the allotted budget in order to have extra money to spend on the upcoming seasonal holidays. When you go shopping for presents, purchase meaningful and sentimental gifts that will lift the spirits of those you’re giving it to. The cost doesn’t matter as long as it’s from the heart.

Capricorn 

I Committing to a cause that you believe in well value to feel as though you are helping others, making headway in their personal aspirations, and fulfilling a part of your self that has felt empty. Use this week as a chance to align with organizations or projects that speak to your heart. Doing so will make you feel good so you are a part of a bigger picture that helps others heal, grow, change, and be the best version of themselves.

Aquarius

You’re finally making headway with your boss, peers, and family members by getting the positive praise and feedback that you have wanted to hear for the past few months. The caveat is that you are finding that all that glitters isn’t necessarily gold when it comes to your goals, objectives, and relationships (mostly because you are longing to focus more on your personal life at the moment) which is why you will be reassessing and reflecting on your plans for the future.

Pisces 

The Sun’s ingress into Scorpio calls for you to investigate life’s mysteries — particularly situations that are affecting your relationships. You can’t easily let matters go, that is until you’ve found answers that resonate with your line of thinking. What you find out may be disheartening, resulting in  tensions rising with others. Before you take the argument to the next level, ask yourself if the punishment fits the crime? If not, you may opt to forgive and forget. 

The Blue Moon in Aquarius

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

August 22 brings the first and only Blue Moon of 2021, as well as the second Full Moon in Aquarius. This lunation is the second Full Moon in the month and falls exactly between the Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox, making it a seasonal Blue Moon. 

The Blue Moon connects with Jupiter, who is retrograde in Aquarius, which will give us a practical way of thinking and processing our emotions. Jupiter is going to form a conjunction to the Moon at the same degree it was at in mid-April. This means that we are dealing with the second part of the story that began then.

The Blue Moon falls at the anaretic degree of 29 Aquarius. There is a tendency of rushing through emotions, feelings, and dealings with planets that fall at a late degree of a sign. The lesson is to slow down, rather than forcefully moving through the motions. The 29th degree marks a time of transition and change. Our souls are evolving, but it’s not going to be easy to move into a new phase of being. 

The traditional planetary ruler of Aquarius is authoritarian Saturn, who is currently retrograde in Aquarius. The modern planetary ruler of Aquarius is revolutionary Uranus, who is currently retrograde in Taurus. Although these two planets are not near the degrees of the Blue Moon, it’s important to look at the dates of February 17 and June 14 (also, the upcoming date of December 24), when Saturn and Uranus squared off. This marked a time of resistance and rebellion. The tense energy from the connection of those two planets compounded with the past few weeks of Leo Season have been erratic and unpredictable. The Blue Moon is a big release of all the pent up frustrations and feelings we’ve had. Think of it as a detoxing and replenishing moment. Anxieties will still be high, which is why it’s important for us to be mindful of how we exert our energies and what we give light to. 

The transformative theme of the Blue Moon aligns properly with the Sabian Symbol which is “Deeply Rooted In The Past Of A Very Ancient Culture, A Spiritual Connection In Which Many Individual Minds Are Merged Into The Glowing Light Of A Unanimous Consciousness Is Revealed To One Who Has Emerged Successfully From Their Metamorphosis.” Embracing our own radical views and sentiments will help us to create the emotional and spiritual life we want, as well as mend our pasts or have a different perspective about it. 

Moments after the powerful lunation, the Sun enters Virgo and we begin a whole new journey around how we analyze matters. The Blue Moon gives us one last chance to wrap up the vibe of the past 30 days and heal. 

The Blue Moon occurs on August 22 at 5:02 AM PDT and 8:02 AM EDT. 

Blue Moon Ritual

• 1 cup of Epsom or pink Himalayan salt

• 2 drops of Eucalyptus Oil

• 3 sprigs of fresh Peppermint 

• 1 White Candle

Write a letter of intention about a matter that you wish to take on and fix during the Blue Moon. Also, what you want to bring into your life. Cleanse your bathroom, add ingredients together, and place in bath water or use in shower (pour over your shoulders), and light the candle. Soak in a tub or stay in the shower for 20 minutes and meditate on your intentions, then air dry your body. The energy will be cleared and rest for the new astrological season ahead.