Mercury Goes Retrograde

Here we go again! Mercury, the planet of communication, is about to go retrograde once again. When we say "retrograde" it means that the planet appears like it's moving backwards in the cosmos. This retrograde period happens 3 or 4 times per year, causing disruptions in our inner and outer worlds.This time around, Mercury will go retrograde in the sign of Leo from July 26 - August 18, 2018. There is what's called a "shadow period" both a week and a half prior to, and following the actually retrograde period.You may be feeling a sense of nervousness, anxiety, or anger as we head into this retrograde period. This particular retrograde period comes with all kinds of warnings as the risk for arguments and conflicts (both inner & outer) is very high, along with increased risk for accidents. It is up to us to make sure we do the best we can to navigate these energies as they intensify and then diminish over the course of the retrograde period. We need to be aware, of our surroundings, actions, and words, during this time. Having an open mind and staying flexible, with the ability to roll with the punches, will help you through the retrograde period remaining unscathed.Mercury retrograde has created a lot of buzz among people, usually from a negative perspective. Sure, having increased energy on miscommunications, technological breakdowns, and messed up travel plans aren't anything to look forward to, but it's also a very positive time for us to be aware of the triggers we have within. It causes us to be a bit more mindful and to prepare for such events, by making sure our T's are crossed and our I's are dotted. It makes us a bit more accountable of our emotions and gives us a clear picture of what still needs a bit of work in our inner world. Mostly, it gives us time to re-visit, re-edit, and redo many things that just aren't working out the way we wanted them to.Having a heads up about these energy shifts and how to prepare for them is a sure fire way to be able to willingly accept the situations and themes that arise for us, and the ability to clearly see how this retrograde will effect us personally. What have been the themes popping up in your inner and outer world the last week or so? That awareness will have you already ahead of the game by being aware of what could be the focus for you during this retrograde period.For me personally, the general theme since July 7, has been reevaluation of the foundation (or lack of) that I've built for myself. I have experienced such hardships since the Summer solstice back in June, losing my income, my home, and essentially my direction in life. Sure, I know that things like this happen for a reason, and that I will be able to put the pieces back together in a better way for me to build upon, but after such a shake down, I have been rendered totally paralyzed as I wait for answers.Even though all of those events that happened back in June with the energy shifts, the general themes popping up for me since July 7th, are patience as I am figuring out my next move; re-examining my situation so I can see how to improve the new foundation I'm about to build upon. I have had a lot of my ideas about moving forward shot down. Just when I think I have a solution, it turns out the opportunity falls through and I'm back to square one.I know that when we get rejected in life, or not have things work out the way we want, it's because the Universe has a bigger, greater plan for us than the one we have for ourselves. So after MANY let downs and disappointments since July 7th, I can honestly say that I trust this retrograde will allow me to re-visit, re-edit, and redo situations and themes that didn't quite have the outcome or ending I was hoping for the first time around.

 I have noticed within my own inner workings, how my thoughts and ideas have been changing, the way I speak to myself is changing, and the way I express myself is changing too. I can definitely feel my angry side being triggered as I wait patiently as the new opportunities unfold. How will I be supported in the future? I’m angry at the Universe for allowing me to lose everything in order to rebuild, and angry that I'm in a space where I can't make any decisions regarding my future. I can clearly see that this retrograde will be hitting on the areas of rebuilding myself, from every area in life. Which, as much as no one wants to be forced to do, it's also really refreshing to know that I can start over, with a clean slate, and try to align my outer world with my inner world.Not all retrogrades are the same. Depending on the sign in which the retrograde period is occurring, and other planetary aspects formed within the retrograde period, we will all be feeling similar feelings globally, yet have different themes arise individually. This particular retrograde in Leo creates a few planetary aspects worth mentioning.The strongest influence we will feel during this retrograde is the T-square aspect pattern focused on Uranus, which is square the Sun-Mars opposition. This will increase the risk of unexpected changes leading to tension and anger. It increases the risk of temper tantrums, arguments and over reacting to provocation. Remind yourself that you don't have to show up to every fight you are invited to.Sure, you may have every reason to engage and drive your point and opinion home, but with communication being as wonky as it is during these retrograde times, your argument won't be well received, acknowledged, or absorbed, so why bother wasting your energy?!Mercury retrograde is also associated with accidents and the breakdown of machinery and electrical items. Be extra careful during this time, staying aware of your surroundings and of your actions. Try to avoid situations that could lead to accidents if at all possible, and be sure to double, even TRIPLE check your emails and texts before hitting send. This retrograde periods are notorious for sending the wrong information to the wrong people.The Sun will be opposing Mars at a point during this retrograde which increases your level of assertiveness or pushiness in achieving your goals and strongest desires. Use patience, and a more subtle and gentle approach to going after what you want. Other people may try to assert themselves over you, especially if you are the quiet or submissive type. Be open and honest about your strong want and need to avoid arguments. Engaging in sexual activity, exercise, sport and hard physical work are other ways to channel this aggressive energy in a healthy way.The Sun will square Uranus during this period also, stressing the need for open-mindedness and flexibility. A buildup of nervous energy can result in unpredictable behavior which can lead to abruptness, rapid changes in direction and even accidents. So this is not the best time for tinkering or experimenting with mechanical and electronic devices. If your car or computer goes haywire, don’t try to fix it yourself, as the energy predicts a really bad outcome for a positive result.If you can't keep your emotions in check, your outbursts of anger will reveal a scary and unexpected side of your nature, to those that won't ever be able to shake that image of you.Make sure you are breathing and grounding to ensure this impulsive and rebellious energy doesn't get the better of you.Mars squares Uranus in this retrograde period further increasing the urge to break free from restriction and rebel against authority. A tendency to act impulsively and rashly without regard for the consequences can lead to great disruption and even violence. We may see this kind of outburst happen on a global level as the world is in upheaval and violence is at an all time high.It's important to note that you cannot restrain this crazy energy, it must be expressed. Find a creative outlet socially, sexually or through a hobby.Avoid acting impulsively, and taking dangerous risks. BE AWARE!! The lack of attention, awareness, and concentration can lead to accidents, especially as when driving or working with electricity or technology.Applying these aspects to the Mercury retrograde brings aggressive thoughts and angry words to the forefront. Whether they be directed outword or inward, the effects could be damaging and long-lasting. People will become unreliable, and rebellious. Expect plans to change without notice, and have appointments be cancelling, changed, or rescheduled without notice or explanation.Your phone or computer may malfunction and you internet connection may be erratic, which is enough to trigger anger even on a good day.People will generally lack patience, be more irritable and short-tempered during this Mercury retrograde phase. Try to concentrate on your own energy and don't allow others to influence or sway you to engage in hateful and destructive acts, behaviors, or conversations.Our savior this retrograde period is Mercury sextiling Venus once Mercury goes direct again towards the end of the retrograde period. This aspect will lend the energy to calm your nerves and help solve and relationship problems caused by the rebellion and anger of the Mercury retrograde phase.This fun-loving and friendly influence lowers stress and returns harmony to your relationships. It will therefore be easier to express your love and affection. This Mercury direct phase is a great opportunity to resolve conflict and break down barriers to progress, which might come in handy to those unable to transform the negative energy into something useful. Should you happen to get a bit out of control and end up in a conflict with others, this energy will help you to make amends and bring resolution to the conflict that took place during this retrograde period.Although this sounds like something you probably want to avoid, it’s coming whether we like it or not. It’s about going with the flow and rolling with the punches instead of being dragged. The full moon lunar eclipse this Friday will throw a bit of extra energy on the situation so stay tuned for that post towards the end of the week.As always, if you require any assistance navigating the energies you can book a session online.Many blessings to you during this time! MarleeResident Reader & Psychic AdvisorEast Coast Energy Boutique

Retrograde Rundown

We have all been experiencing the effects of all the planetary alignments over the last couple of months. It usually isn't "normal" to have so many planets retrograding at once, but because we have 6 planets and a comet making some serious shifts, it's really no wonder we are all feeling the effects of this monumental energetic time. As an overview of what's been happening in the cosmos and when we can expect it to all end, let's take a look at the Retrograde Rundown.Jupiter (the planet of luck, abundance and expansion), started this lovely retrograde of planetary energy, back on March 8th, in the sign of Scorpio (the sign of transformation, death & rebirth, and all things mysterious, spiritual and philosophical), and finally stopped retrograding on July 10th.This energetic shift brought about the want, need, and desire, to detox and purify ourselves; mind, body, and Soul. It gave us an opportunity to go within ourselves as retrogrades trigger us to do. When planets aren't in retrograde, the energy they carry will usually be expressed outwards, so when a planet slips into a retrograde position, that outward energy turns inward. It's a time of quiet reflection; reviewing our inner most thoughts and feelings, recognizing what we are no longer in alignment with, and see how we are progressing on our own spiritual journey.

This particular planetary event shook our inner-selves awake enough to notice how our own personal beliefs and values have an impact on our lives. Whether it be to our physical bodies, and the health issues or concerns that are present, or our relationships, we begin to see how they connect to our self-talk.

When Jupiter went direct again in Scorpio on July 10th, all of that inner reflection and introspection had a chance to be brought to the outside world. What we learned, (or ignored to learn), about our inner selves, then had an opportunity to be re-edited and revised as we then integrated it into our lives. This was a hard time for a lot of people, as realizing what you ACTUAL believe in, versus what you've been programmed to believe in, is a hard pill to swallow. Some even had huge life altering events take place that couldn't be avoided or ignored, only happen to really raise the question of whether or not the path currently being traveled was one of our heart's desire, or one of unconscious programming. This transit's mission, and overall theme. was to make you ask yourself: Am I truly HAPPY with my life? And in what areas of life do I want change?

 

 Saturn (the planet of karma), joined the retrograde party on April 17th in the sign of Capricorn (the sign of order, responsibilities, and career), and won't stop until September 6th. This planetary energy has us again examining the words we speak, to others, but most importantly, how we speak to ourselves.This energy is about restriction and limitations and how what we tell ourselves could potentially be limiting us in the world where career and family responsibilities are concerned. Our inner tape, our inner dialogue, has a huge impact on the way we see, and interact with the world. When Saturn went retrograde, suddenly our past, present, and future blurred together and we were able to see how the way we SPEAK in our minds directly impacts our outer world.The realizations and lessons triggered and learned within this transit are very hard lessons to learn, but once Saturn goes direct on September 6th, we will have the opportunity to put what we've learned about the effects of our self-talk into action. You may find yourself very aware of the inner tape and what you tell yourself, and because you're aware, you have the ability to re-edit and revise the recording in your head. If you become aware of the fact your inner chat is heavy and negative towards yourself, a particular area of life, or belief, you will have the ability to enforce a more positive attitude and infuse your words with positive energy, creating positive outwardly effects.Pluto (the planet of power, and control), began to retrograde on April 22nd in the serious, stable sign of Capricorn who focuses on life's responsibilities and career goals. This retrograde will unleash your inner warrior, and make you stand up for yourself when trying to regain control of you've lost, or help you let go of control if it's been an all consuming quest for you.During this retrograde, you will very clearly see your power struggles and the control issues come to light. You will see the power that you've given to others and the ways you are controlled by outer influences and other people. If you are being controlled, or under the power of someone else, this will surface during the retrograde and then you will have the opportunity to do something about it once Pluto goes direct on September 30th.This can be a very difficult time for us as we identify our own power and control issues, and then evaluate whether or not we hold our power or if we've given it away. Many relationships and friendships, even business partnerships, will dissolve under this planetary influence as we rid ourselves of those that have power and control over us. We even have the ability to let go of things that we recognize within ourselves that we hold power and control over. This is a time for elimination. Many of us have had past events re-occur for us to finally deal with them, and put an ending to the power struggle both in our inner and outer worlds.Neptune (the planet of spirituality, and illusions), entered the parade of retrograde  on June 18th, in the dreamy, delusional, escapist planet of Pisces. This is a pretty intense transit as it brings up all of the emotions and pains that we try so tirelessly to escape from.When Neptune retrogrades, we find ourselves going inward to explore the spiritual side of ourselves which triggers a time of self-development in this area. We are now on a quest for truth, even if it means uncovering our deep emotional scars and having the realization of how we have been avoiding them, escaping them, and simply put, pretending they don't even exist.This will have anxiety and fears at the forefront of our experiences, as we have to identify the reasons why these emotions even exist within us in the first place. Pain from childhood, past relationships, past illness, traumas, and life experiences, will rise up and reveal how they have become such a great part of who we are as we include those scars as a part of our stories we tell ourselves and others. We get to re-examine whether or not we still identify with the pain, and whether we can transform that pain into power.Many of us are seeing situations that once caused us harm come back to life and this experience alone is enough to trigger these negative feelings within us. We can't run from these thoughts and feelings anymore. We have to acknowledge and process these pains in order to release them. We need to be lighter as we move forward in life with a new mind frame of how we deal with the not-so-pleasant things life exposes us to.

This is a great time for us to clearly see how we identify and attach to our pain stories, and whether pain has been a catalyst for regaining our own personal power, or whether we use pain as an excuse to not move forward in life. These realizations will be triggered, processed, and ready to be released when Pluto goes direct on November 24th.

 

 Mars began it's retrograde on June 26th, and will soon be ending on August 27th. This planetary alignment is a bit more intense than the others due to the fact that Mars (the planet of energy, action, and passion), only retrogrades every 2 years. And thank goodness for that! Mars' energy retrogrades in 2 signs during it's transit in both Aquarius (the planet of free thinking, individualism, rebellion, and freedom), and Capricorn (the steadfast, serious, responsible and career oriented sign). Because planetary energy is normally exerted outward, when a retrograde takes place, that energy turns inward making us feel unmotivated, slower, lethargic, and less  passionate.Our sex lives make take a hit as we really aren't as energetic and sexually driven as we normally are. It's not a great time to start new projects or engage in new relationships as the passion and action energy just isn't there. Because Mars started its retrograde cycle in Capricorn, we may have lost our energy and focus on our projects and creative endeavors. We may have stepped back on our responsibilities in life and the commitments we made to others.Many of us found ourselves under the feeling of huge, overwhelming pressures which can quickly transform into anger and irritability. We suddenly had old disagreements and endings rise up to be rehashed again, and we find our minds stuck in old, hurtful events.Once Mars slipped into Aquarius, the energy shifted to a place of resistance and rebellion if things weren't going, or turning out the way we had hoped. We found ourselves reliving past situations that we once thought were perfect for us, and how they suddenly fell apart. This is a very challenging time emotionally as we navigate through our anger, sadness, and anxiety. Depression seems to sneak in and take over without even being noticed until it was too late. Conflict has been at an all time high, and without doing the deep, inner-work to resolve our inner conflict, this energy expressed outwardly could be very detrimental to existing relationships and projects.Luckily, when Mars slips back into Capricorn again, we are able to "get a grip" so to speak, and see clearly how and why, these issues are coming up for us. The beautiful Capricorn energy is able to organize our thoughts and feelings in a way that doesn't seem to be as overwhelming to process, as we move towards the bigger picture in life, achieving our end goal.Mercury (the planet of communication, technology, and travel), started to retrograde July 26th in the sign of Leo (the sign of confidence, chattiness, and pride), and won't stop until August 19th. We are most familiar with Mercury retrogrades, as it is one of the most frequent retrograde transit we experience three or four times a year.During a Mercury retrograde, it is common to experience miscommunications, technology breakdowns and malfunctions, and wonky travel plans. Because this transit is taking place in Leo, we will experience complete social awkwardness as the way we are use to communicating with clarity and confidence, will be confused and chaotic.The way our brains receive and process information gets muddled. We can experience extreme brain fog and feel like suddenly we are unable to speak properly and be heard in the way we want to be heard. This is a time when frustrations can arise and trigger our inner voices. By the time Mercury goes direct, it will be in the sign of Virgo which will cause us to move more innerward to rehash all of the ways we tried to express ourselves and just didn't have it turn out the way we hoped for.By this point, we have accepted our brain fog, accepted that social interaction just isn't working during this time, and just feel a bit more settled in a quieter setting.Finally, Chiron (the wounded healer), started its retrograde adventure on July 5th, and will hold strong in retrograde position until December 8th. This transit brings the greatest, and most intense healing, as we have no other choice but to face our wounds head on. Our inner triggers, wounds, and perceived weaknesses, are illuminated in such a way that there is no way they can be ignored.During a retrograde, everything slows down so we can look into these issues and identify how they have subconsciously been effecting our lives. Although this energy can be very difficult to navigate, these issues aren't arising to cause us more suffering, instead they are being spotlighted so we can identify the source of the pain, and transform that pain into power. Chiron's energy teaches us to not be a victim and fall into self-pity, but rather to identify as a warrior who carries many wounds as he stands proud surviving a great battle.We will face this battle alone within ourselves until Chiron goes direct. We will then have the chance to take action on making changes and setting boundaries in our lives in order to rise in the power of accepting our struggles, instead of allowing them to keep us in a place of pain and suffering.This is definitely a powerful time, with huge energy shifts supporting our inner work, supporting revisions and editing ourselves in an authentic light. If nothing else, this retrograde season has given us the gift to break free of old programming and patterns, both in our ways of thinking and feeling. We can now embrace our true thoughts, feelings, and desires, and understand how we are ultimately creating and building our own future.As always, should you require assistance navigating these energy seas, book a session online and I can help you see your life from an objective angle and advise you how to adjust your energy and mindset for success.To keep up to date on all of these transits as they progress and go direct and how it will effect you, sign up for the newsletter if you haven't already! I have some really cool things being launched over the next few months and newsletter subscribers will be the first to hear about it, and of course receive great promo codes to get access to products and services at a discounted rate.Many blessings to you during this time!

Friday The 13th

Most of us dread when the old Friday the 13th rolls around. When you're raised on horror films and the iconic JASON from the FRIDAY THE 13TH movies, how could you really get excited for such a dark and destructive day?!The truth is, most horrible things in life happen on every other day in calendar other than Friday the 13th. Today's "bad luck day" is actually anything BUT bad luck. It does carry a super intense energy though, as we have many astrological events taking place around this already energetically charged day. When you think about how many people in the world are superstitious (whether they admit it or not) you can get a good idea of the global energy being sent out in vibrational frequency. In the same way that Universal prayer can create positive effects, having a collective negative energy can create the same vibration with negative effects. When you consider that what you send out into the world is what you attract, accidents can easily happen when you focus your energy on being overly cautious because the calendar says it's the day for bad things to happen.

 Astrologically, today is a very powerful, but positive energy. We have just had our fortune and luck button pressed with Jupiter turning direct this past Tuesday, and the partial solar eclipse has activated our memories and themes from 8 - 10 years ago. What were you dealing with at that time? With the new moon in cancer, there is an even greater focus on the themes that may have created hurts among the family unit, with the Mother in particular. Many people are suddenly having the feeling that they have been thrown 10 years back in the past to deal with some issues that really haven't demanded much attention over the years, but now, needs attention and closure.In my own life, I have experienced these forces in ways that I couldn't even have predicted. My Mother's side of the family had a huge falling out about 8 years ago and never really recovered. With so many different personalities involved, all having thoughts, feelings, and perspectives, that differed completely from one another, hurt feelings and frustration caused a disconnect over time. This put a strain on all the relationships involved (sisters, cousins, aunts, mothers, grandmothers) were effected and dramatically altered. With astrological aspects at play, we all found ourselves together, in the same room, organically and without force, laughing, talking, and reminiscing without pain, trauma or effort. It was a freaking miracle! That was the first time we were all in the same space in 8 years!! Another great thing about Friday, the 13th, is it was exactly 11 years ago today that I brought home my very first dog, first love, first soulmate, Taeya Lyn MaGooberface. That was the best day of my life! So for me, Friday the 13th, especially the ones that take place in July, holds great memories and since then I have celebrated the day in happiness instead of being nervous and fearful.

You may find yourself revisiting issues concerning the home, the relationships within it, and feeling as if you are repeating a cycle, but this time, you will have a different outcome due to the support of the cosmos. Jupiter lends its positivity and good luck to situations that need healing. The partial solar eclipse lends us the energy to revisit issues with a new perspective, taking new actions and efforts to steer the situation to a better conclusion, and the new moon in cancer today lends us the energy to implement new patterns, thoughts and behaviors concerning the motherly issues you may be harbouring in your heart. It's time to transform that pain into something powerful such as forgiveness and understanding.Sometimes, when we really stop to think about it, encountering Jason from Friday the 13th movies might seem less painful and traumatic as dealing with our own feelings and family issues. It's harder to run from yourself and your heart then it is to run from a chainsaw yielding psycho. For those of you looking to break the cycle, and do the inner work necessary to evolve and grow, I suggest you prepare yourself for a horrific Friday the 13th by facing your shadowside head on, no mask, and bare your soul to heal the hurt. If you don't, you can count on being faced with these feelings and situations again in the future, as we spiral though the lessons of life.Use this positive energy and supportive planetary alignments to deal with the themes that arise so you can move forward in a new light.If you require assistance in navigating your energy and how to best approach the themes and situations arising, please book a session online.Many blessing & much love to you during this time! MarleeResident Reader & Psychic Advisor East Coast Energy Boutique

Jupiter Goes DIrect, Partial Solar Eclipse & New Moon In Cancer

If you are a subscriber to the Weekly Insights, you will already know that this week is going to be an interesting one! Today is the first day that Jupiter is now moving forward after turning direct yesterday. This is GREAT news as the restrictions and lack of we've been experiencing over the past 4 months is now over. From here on out, we will feel the the shift and see the forward motion of things that will have luck back on our side as we attract abundance and positive situations to our lives once again.In the Tarot, THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE would be the card to represent Jupiter's directional change, and this particular card has been popping up in pretty much everyone's readings over the past few weeks! When a particular card continuously shows up in multiple readings, it's a good indication that these energies are being felt globally, and that many people are experiencing hardships in some aspect in life.Many people have experienced the loss of a home, job, or relationship. Even deeper than that, some have even lost their connection with themselves. As hard as loss actually is, you can be sure that there is a wonderful new beginning waiting to fill the void of whatever the loss was. I myself have lost a fair amount due to these shifts and transits including my home, job, and beliefs around the foundation I thought was strong enough to build on. I was wrong.

Even in the moments of defeat, brokenheartedness, and pure anger, I KNEW this was all happening for a reason, and that I would be better off because of it once the dust settled. Even in my own readings, THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE was a key player in understanding when I could expect a positive shift to take place. And the Tarot doesn't lie! The day before Jupiter went direct (this past Monday), I was offered an opportunity that will definitely help me in rebuilding my life on a more solid foundation. This is only the beginning, as I had more orders placed yesterday for readings and report services than I've ever had at one time (thank you SO MUCH)!!Today, we are experiencing what is called the dark void of the moon. This happens when the moon is making her transit between signs. With no actual position for her to be locked into, we experience the dark void of the moon when she is on her way to her next position. This transit gives us a really interesting energy to work with. This is a great time to go inward and explore what's actually going on inside your heart and head, and seeing where there is a disconnect, or misalignment between the two. This is a reflective time, and a time for daydreaming about the life you'd like to see yourself living. It's an amazing time to see the "darker" side of all the things you try really hard to be positive about, and a time that should be spent evaluating the endings that just took place in your life.Give yourself permission today, to check out of your "norm" and get in touch with the energy you carry within. Be careful though, as this is a time where you could easily pick up other people's energy and emotions and experience thoughts and feelings that aren't even yours. You should definitely be centering and grounding your energy today, and make sure you have a clear vision of what thoughts and feelings actually belong to you.Pluto, the planet of transformation, is literally screaming at us to change, transform, and let the pieces within us that are old and outdated to die, making room for all the good stuff to flow into our lives. You will find positive changes filling the space of what was once there, tying us to our past. We won't have very much time to explore this energy, as the moon prepares for a partial solar eclipse and the NEW moon takes place in Cancer.As we head into eclipse season, be prepared to see situations and events happen at a greater speed than usual. You will be surprised how quickly you get over the hurt, and how quickly you process those feelings into a strength and understanding that you will use to implement the new changes brought forth by the eclipse.If life were a video game, this is the point where your screen would go dark after you fought all the bad guys that ambushed you in the woods. The black screen would then start to flicker and the music changes from defeat and darkness to an upbeat, victorious anthem. You would see a wave of beautiful light flow over your animated character, and you'd see an increase to your energy level and monetary resources. You'd receive an upgrade to your weapons and armour; even your skill set would be improved. You my friend, just hit the point in the game where you levelled up! This is what the partial solar eclipse and new moon in Cancer is going to do to all of us, upgrades all around!Eclipses are nothing short of karmic and cosmic re-adjustment or re-alignment. Just imagine you were walking on the wrong path and the Universe needed a way for you to see how far you've strayed. This solar eclipse is what you need to SEE through the darkness, and have some of the elements in your life re-adjusted to get you back on the path you were meant to walk. Many times, we walk paths that don't really feel like the right way, but because we are always trying hard to be positive and to make the best out of things, and try hard to make things work, we commit to the path that doesn't feel like the right way to go. That's why, all of a sudden, the Universe will use the planetary alignments to help you get rid of things that you shouldn't even be involved in.

 I can speak from personal experience that the path I was walking was not for me. But because I am a person who commits to making things work even if it doesn't feel good, I continued on the path that was actually taking me further away from the path that I should have already been on. Realistically, there was no way I was going to wake up and quit my job, give up my home, and choose to start over with a clean slate. So the Universe jumped in and did it for me.If you are into moon magick at all, or have an interest in the lunar phases and how they impact our lives, you will understand the weight of this partial solar eclipse and new moon in Cancer to be a new moon pumped up on steroids. Think of all the NEW beginnings and NEW energy a new moon normally brings; the fresh starts, the new ideas, the new ways of thinking and feeling. This energy will only be amplified under the eclipse energy.The planetary alignments and shifts have been beautifully planned out and orchestrated by the Universe to literally beat us down and strip us of everything we knew, in order for us to clearly see the changes that need to be made in order to start fresh. Although these transit are very close together, not allowing us a whole lot of time to get used to them, explore ourselves in them, and formulate a plan to move past them, we are processing and integrating these energies as swiftly and efficiently as possible.So here we are in the dark void of the moon, awaiting tomorrow's solar eclipse event that will usher us into a brand new way of being by the end of the week. I truly hope and pray you all are being as easy and as gentle on yourselves and others at this time, as we are all experiencing our own inner journey, awaiting to see the new map we are about to follow.As always, if you need any assistance or guidance during this time, I would be happy to help! You can book a session online, and together we can help you understand the energy and events leading up to this solar event, and how to best move forward in the light of the new moon. Many blessings to you at this time! MarleeResident Reader & Psychic AdvisorEast Coast Energy Boutique

Astro & Tarot Forecasts - July 2018

 

Hello and Welcome to July!

 

We start off this month with lots of planets in retrograde and many energy shifts at play. We open the month still riding the coat tails of the Capricorn Full Moon and the epic event of Mars going retrograde. Sidenote: Thank you SO MUCH for all the love and support on that article. It seems me opening myself up triggered a lot of people and I had the most amazing, comforting experience ever baring my soul.

 

To find out what July has in store for you, read your forecast below!

 

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

 

 

Hello Aries!

 

I'm so glad you are finally starting to feel like yourself again. It was a hard couple of months, and even though things aren't QUITE how you need and want them to be, the energy around it all and within you has been much brighter and more positive than the months before. You struggled in June to face an issue that popped up into your life out of nowhere after being removed for so long. Somehow, you have found a way to make peace with it, even though you know you have to continuously work on keeping yourself in check and actively assessing what is out of balance in your life. The first part of July will focus on your second chance at making some edits and revisions to your income strategy and when Chiron, the wound healer retrogrades back into Pisces for a quick minute you will revisit some hard truths surrounding your income and how it has cause you pain and suffering in the past, and maybe even now too. When Jupiter (who has been in Scorpio working on our self-worth, money, possessions, and intimacy) finally goes direct, you will see that the wheel of fortune will pause just for the quickest moment for you to implement something new around the New Moon eclipse in the middle of the month. Luckily, eclipse season being upon us  seems to be in perfect alignment for you to implement something new to create a new income. There is a balance that you are striving for here among personal success, and your shared resources, also with being aware of the financial position among the partnerships that may exist in your life. We will end off the month with a very rare Full Moon in Aquarius, which will having you wanting to be as free as possible in every aspect of your life. Rebellion and conflict can occur and it allows you to be forced out of your comfort zone to fight for something you believe in, even if it causes you to be pushed out of your existing group or community. It's at this time that you will find greater connections with those you encounter once you feel the desperation from the tight knit community you thought you were aligned with. Overall Aries, your July, although still actively offering challenges and rewards, is a brighter month for you compared to the last 3 months you've had. Have a great July!

 

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

 

 

Hi Taurus!

 

You start off the month with a very high energy that could either be focused and expressed as passion, or anger. Either way you are taking charge and getting things done as quick as the Universe can throw you the curve balls. The energy will phase in and out as Chiron, the wounded healer, goes retrograde and slips back into Pisces again. We have a second chance to edit and rewrite a few paragraphs in the book of life we've created for ourselves based on the wounds and traumas that surface around this time. This will definitely illuminate the right area of concern for you when the New Moon eclipse occurs around the middle of the month. Even though you are on the right path, you will encounter some road blocks as you are challenged by the end of the month. We have a Full Moon eclipse at the end of July which may have you in a bit of a somber and reflective mode as you are witnessing the truth among the bonds you carry among your family, friendships, coworkers and community. We get the opportunity to see how much you've grown by seeing those you naturally fall away from because the energies no longer align. You are very serious towards the end of the month Taurus, so make sure you take the time to process you thoughts and feelings. Have a great July!

 

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

 

 

Hi Gemini!

 

You start of the month of July with a bang as you are still riding high from starting your new natal year. You are definitely being more social - as if that was even possible - but yet find yourself crossing paths and circles with others who are outside your normal group of people. Love interests may arise at this time. Because Chiron, the wounded healer, goes retrograde into Pisces for the first week of July. Carefully weigh the pros and cons of any kind of relationship you are thinking of engaging in. We have a tendency to revisit some traumas and bad memories through new people during this time. Around the middle of the month you may find yourself revved up and ready to go to war as you've had enough of a certain person, behavior, or attitude, and you do your thing to kick it in the butt! Clearing out the old is something that needs to happen for you to implement something new with the new moon eclipse. Even though this might not be a pleasant time, you have the warrior attitude instead of a wounded warrior's perspective, so I have faith you will exit this challenge a winner. The kicking ass and taking names continues until the end of the month when we have the Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius lending you the energy to fight for more freedom. However that manifests in your life, whether it be a relationship, job, or living situation, something's changing for the better because you decided you're worth it! Have a great July Gemini!

 

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

 

 

Hi Cancer!

 

Happy birthday! Well, what a start to your new natal year! You've done a lot of purging up until now making room for all the good changes to come. Granted, it's not quite over yet. We are in your season and in true Cancer fashion, the feels are through the roof! With Chiron, the wounded healer, retrograding into Pisces in the first week, you can expect it to bring up some of your own wounds caused by love. Relationships are very complex. There are many ways love can manifest in one's life and the way you choose your relationships might be under the telescope. What you'll find when you take a closer look is that these relationships unveil a lot about how you nurture others, nurture yourself, and how YOU need to be nurtured. This new mindset will kick in around the middle of the month when the New Moon eclipse takes place. Be sure to remain aware of the balance, or lack there of, between your thoughts and your emotions. You may find your mental anxiety and exhaustion is at an all time high. That energy will stick around towards the end of July when we have the Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius. You will have a huge shift within that will allow you to adopt new ways of thinking, in alignment with your heart on choosing the relationships that will remain in your life. Have a great July Cancer!

 

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

 

 

Hi Leo!

 

You start of the first of July with multiple changes and events happening in different areas of your life all at once. We are in the season to rebuild and rewrite our plans and you do this with much power and strength. Your wounds and past traumas may resurface as Chiron, the wounded healer, goes retrograde into Pisces. This may identify a past relationship that either didn't get off to a good start, or didn't get started at all, a second chance! This energy will be fully supported around the middle of the month when we have a New Moon eclipse that will support a "second chance at building" kind of energy. Conflicts can be resolved, and endings can be better accepted. You carry a much more serious tone into the end of the month when you may retreat a bit from your normal positioning among your friends, family, and coworkers. It's very a much a time you will go inward before re-emerging with a new found strength and perspective after going after what it is you actually want in life and love. Have a great July Leo.

 

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

 

 

Hi Virgo!

 

You start off the month of July in a strong, ready to take on the world, kind of energy only to have Chiron, the wounded healer, go retrograde into Pisces. This will aid you in your quest to take the leadership role and get things done, as long as you focus the energy correctly and don't let it overflow into anger and aggression. We have as New Moon eclipse taking place around the middle of the month that will have money on your mind. A new way of budgeting or being organized with money will be implemented in your financial area. This New Moon energy is something that will support any changes made under careful review and revision. This is a time that the edits take hold, so create your new plan accordingly. Feeling a sense of accomplishment from "taking care of business" , you give yourself permission to relax and unwind by having a bit more fun in social situations. This playful energy continues until the end of the month where the Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius will have you feeling a the freedom Aquarius desires. Carefully though, this alignment involves Pluto in a situation where transformation is the focus, so your freedom will definitely come at a price. Have a great July Virgo!

 

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

 

 

Hi Libra!

 

Phew! What a roller coaster June was, am I right?! Taking a look back on the month I bet you are super surprised just how much has happened and all that you accomplished in that short amount of time. We start July off with Chiron, the wounded healer, going retrograde into Pisces. This will definitely bring up some not so good things from the past but you won't be the living example this time. Instead, you are watching those around you struggle in ways that you use to. but because you've grown so much and evolved as a human and a soul you are able to recognize these characteristics and situations and have empathy for them, and for yourself. It's through other people that we realize how far we've come. The New Moon eclipse takes place in the middle of the month and you will see that you find yourself feeling an emotion that you don't normal feel; contentment! Relish in these feelings and moments Libra! You have totally earned them. For a small, short amount of time you get to experience balance. It doesn't last long as you move towards the end of July with a focus on the LACK OF instead of what you've GAINED. Because your financial situation has improved, but not yet to your liking, it causes a conflict within you, throwing your internal scales off balance once again. This is not a time to think in the terms of LACK. These eclipses provide the energy to FEEL what we focus on, so let's focus on balance and stability instead of what you don't have yet. Have a great July Libra!

 

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

 

 

Hi Scorpio!

 

You're being shown how tough you really are my Scorpio friend, and not that it's fair, but it's a must! You have spent so much energy focusing on manifesting the life you envision but to make such a dramatic switch means dramatic changes must happen. Who better to handle the weight of the world on their shoulders. As the Universe is constantly breaking things down for you to rebuild in a better way. We start off the month with Chiron, the wounded healer planet retrograding into Pisces. Your pain and suffering are going to be the main focus especially on your finance sector. Because Jupiter, who has been retrograde in Scorpio is almost ready to go direct, all the luck, fortune and expansion that was set to happen in your finance sector is finally going to blossom. You have new money on the way, it just hasn't landed in your possession yet. You know it's coming though, you feel it in your soul. The wheel of fortune card stands proud as we have the New Moon eclipse in the middle of the month shortly after Jupiter goes direct. Expect lots of changes in your luck and career area as the wheel changes pace and starts moving in the other direction. Do not focus on that which hasn't appeared yet, and yet, hold onto every good thing that blesses your life now, no matter how small. It takes time to rebuild your life Scorpio, and li=luckily for you, time is going to be on your side as you head towards the end of the month's Full Moon eclipse energy and you step up to be free of the burdens you've been suffering from. You will experience baby steps in your freedom and find yourself living a whole new life by Fall. Have a great July Scorpio!

 

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

 

 

Hi Sagittarius!

 

You start the month off with Chiron, the wounded healer, triggering some old wounds you may have around money and the power it may have over you. Instead of using the funds for good, are you being shown where your spending habits may have caused your harm? Chances are, it happened in the past and hopefully you are not experiencing this lesson first hand. instead these memories and wounds are being opened up for you to reprocess them, and re-edit a few things in your budget. The New Moon eclipse takes place in the middle of the month which highlights your wants, needs and desires to do something more than what you're currently doing in life. This is eclipse season we are being offered the energy to recognize, release and replace our beliefs and structures. You will head into the end of he month's Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius with the feeling that you need to break free of the financial and luck patterns that seem to limit you. This is overall, a tough month for you to grasp financially, as the energy shifts cause you to face your spending habits dead on.

 

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

 

 

Hi Capricorn!

 

You start off the month of July feeling as though the Universe is somehow punishing you for the changes that have been taking place. You have created some of those changes yourself by the ideas you've been holding, but mostly there are external factors at play now thst influence your life in a big way. The first week of July, Chiron, the wounded healer, goes retrograde and allows past pains and suffering to rise to the surface to be revisited, revised, and rewritten. You have financial news towards the middle of the month as Jupiter goes direct and causes a positive influx of income. This aligns perfectly with the New Moon eclipse and you will see some new habits come from the increased income to now support some lifestyle changes you've been wanting to make. You head into the month's Full Moon eclipse with a high level of anxiety and mental exhaustion. You have the tendency to be a little bit dark and be negative about change. Just realize that change is inevitable and that this particular change is short, and not long lasting. Have a great July Capricorn!

 

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

 

 

Hi Aquarius!

 

You start off the month of July in a bit of a state of chaos. Things are a bit unorganized and out of control, and there is a strong need for discipline and leadership to straighten this mess out. Chrion, the wounded healer, goes retrograde into Pisces causing you to focus on past wounds and traumas especially surrounding the chaos in your life. It looks like you are being triggered by this energy shift and you take the offensive side and set off into the horizon baring the weapons you aren't afraid to use to defend your rights and beliefs. The New Moon eclipse in the middle of the month, highlights where huge transformations need to take place in your life, illuminating where you are limited and require more freedom. You head into the Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius at the end of the month ready to cut the cords from what keeps you attached and bonded in a way you want to escape. You find yourself emotional activated at this time as you are passionately standing up for yourself and making the changes needed to secure the freedom you desire. Have great July Aquarius!

 

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

 

 

Hi Pisces!

 

You head into the month of July with Chiron, the wounded healer, bringing out old traumas and wounds from the past. Financially, you are in a state where you are providing for others and taking on the role with grace, However, Chiron rips the bandaid off of these feelings, having you feel your way through the old issues you carry forward surrounding the financial stability, or lack there of.  As you connect to the mother energy, this can be you, your mother, or overall, suggesting the nurturing role of the family unit as a Mother would. The New Mon eclipse takes place in the middle of the month bringing the issues surrounding your magic touch and the guidance you have within into focus. You have created a disconnect with yourself in the past, and this New Moon eclipse shows you what new ideas and/or perspectives you can invite into your world to trust yourself again and know you can create your own stability and magic in life. You carry a super serious tone heading into the end of the months's Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius as you connect with the suffering feelings and energies of all of those fighting for freedom. Whether it be on a small scale within your own life or on a global scale, these are times of transformation which you encourage, but you suffer greatly with the pain you yourself experience in that quest, and that which you feel for others fighting that fight. Have a great July Pisces!
As always, if you are looking for assistance in navigating these energetically charged times, please reach out and book a reading session with me by clicking here.Just reminding you also, about the monthly subscription services! I'm so excited to deliver your Weekly Insights to you starting today!Much love and many blessings to you during this time! MarleeResident Reader at The East Coast Energy Boutique

Full Moon In Capricorn

As I observed the beauty of the moon in the sky last night, I wondered how many times over the 33 years of my life that I stood paralyzed under the gorgeousness and the love of the moon. I have always found comfort in the Moon and stars. They have always been a constant in my life and something I could always rely on. They have always helped me make sense of myself and my life, even at the darkest of times.Today we have a Full Moon in Capricorn. It's been back-to-back energy shifts for us lately, and in true astrology fashion, we have this beauty of a Moon blessing us with sheer focus, as we know what we have to do now, and are so focused and fixated on it, that we are ready to take action.Being the focused, determined business-minded energy that Capricorn is, and seeing as the Full Moon phase assists us in letting go, this sweet, strawberry moon asks us to get serious.I spoke about how this is now a time for action for us as we head into the second half of the year in the article Neptune Goes Retrograde. The first half being about creating the vision, the second half implement what is necessary to make that vision come to life. If you haven't read that article yet, please click here.In staying in tune and in alignment with the energies at play, this Full Moon carries a heavier, more serious tone as we are so focused on what has to be done that we can't think of anything else. The interesting point of this energy is that, because we are in Cancer season, all the FEELS are highlighted and we may find ourselves way more highly emotional than normal. This Cancer energy may conflict with the Full Moon energy in such a way that you will be torn between wanting to get started in your plan of taking over the world in Capricorn fashion, but may be just not today, in Cancer fashion.The good news is that this Full Moon is the opener for our eclipse season which should provide some interesting energies to work with as we go through the Summer months. Of course I will keep you up-to-date with the energy and how to best navigate it, but for now, please let the Capricorn Full Moon do it's part in preparing you to take care of business and tackle the challenges at hand.The earth energy from Capricorn, and the water energy from Cancer has the potential to create quite a storm inside us! Do your best to stay centered and grounded and experience the FEELS as they rise to the surface.Think about what you were dealing with back in January - February of this year. Those themes and events got stalled for many reasons, and you'll find we refocus our energy back to those themes to actually DO something about them this time around.As always, if you are looking for assistance in navigating these energetically charged times, please reach out and book a reading session with me by clicking here.Just reminding you also, that there are only a few days left to score 10% off your first month of a monthly subscription! I'm so excited to deliver your Weekly Insights to you starting this Sunday!Much love and many blessings to you during this time! MarleeResident Reader at The East Coast Energy Boutique

Mars Goes Retrograde

As I sat down to consult the sky and examine the transit of Mars going retrograde tomorrow, I was paralyzed as all the AH-HA moments finally clicked in my brain and I made sense of not only what was happening in the sky, but why certain events are happening to me in my own life. A lot of the time, we read articles just like this one, and hear the warnings and advice on what to expect as far as the energy shift goes and how to handle it best, but yet we still have no idea how that is going to manifest in our own lives.Some people may think that because I am able to understand astrology and make sense of it, and because I'm able to do readings for others and provide them with information and guidance on how to best navigate what's going on in their world, that my life is a breeze! That couldn't be further from the truth.Most people who are of service and provide healing and comfort to others only have that ability due to their own pain and suffering. Many other healers, along with myself, have had such horrible hardships in their lives and have great amounts of pain and suffering in their past. They say that most healers must endure that pain and suffering, and live and breathe the darkness to fully follow and appreciate the light. It's in our own experiences and darkness that we can truly find ourselves; our strength, and then share our gifts and wisdom with others in their time of need.I have struggled with sharing my gifts with others for the past 10 years. I have spent more energy repressing my own story and hesitating to share it on a public level, than I have trying to accept it and embrace it. Everything that has happened to me; both good and bad, has been a part of my Soul's plan to push me out into the world to help others. As a human, who really enjoys and values privacy, I have been avoiding taking responsibilities of that role for far too long. I share this with you now, because I'm tired of fighting. My world has been shaken up once again, rattled to it's core, forcing me to make the changes necessary to switch directions, all because I have been fighting against my true calling.Instead of me writing an article about Mars going direct and the effects it will have on you, I am going to use a beautifully written article by AstroButterfly and break it down and tell you how it's effecting my life, and in turn, maybe, you can better see how it can manifest in your own. If nothing else, you will be able to clearly see that astrology really DOES impact our lives.WARNING: In no way is your experience going to be the same as mine. We all have an astrological blueprint that makes us experience life, learn the lessons, and feel the astrological shifts and transits differently. If you are interested in learning more about yourself through your astrological birth chart, please click here.Let's get into it! It's going to be lengthy, so if you want to skip my experiences and just read the article by AstroButterly, please click here.AstroButterfly writes:Mars goes retrograde on 26 June 2018. Mars is retrograde for two months and goes direct again on 26 August 2018. Mars is the planet of action, so expect major things to happen this summer.My thoughts:Summer just started. Last Thursday, we had the Summer Solstice with the Sun moving Into Cancer. You can read about it here. The very next day I had my life kicked out from under me. I received a phone call that changed everything. Within an hour, I was forced to quit my job, and give up my home. The Summer Solstice is about illuminating parts of your life that aren't working, and that you've been ignoring pretending that there is no issue. The Sun in Cancer means the focus was on the home, and also the Mother energy was in the spotlight. How you are being nurtured, and how you nurture yourself, and others was being examined. In my crisis, my Mother stepped up to the plate to rescue me, and took me and my family unit - my fur babies - into her home. Mars retrograde happens at the same time with this year’ eclipse season so you can bet this summer will bring life-changing events in your life. Karma (eclipses) and action (Mars) act as one. You will have the feeling you cannot escape your destiny.Eclipse season is JUST about to begin, and the planets are aligning themselves to lend us the energy we need to prepare for such events. It's at this particular point in my own journey that I'm hearing the Universe SCREAM at me "YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CANNOT HIDE!" I know from my own personal birth chart that my karma in this life is directly connected to being of service to help others through their own darkness, which I have been through myself. Mars, taking the action necessary in my life to DIRECT my energy and FOCUS on fulfilling my karmic duty is on the center stage now. Without my normal, stable, reliable, secure income, I would not focus on this blog, and offering the services I do with as much passion and drive as I am now. When there are no other options on the table you make the best of what you can. And right now, with my plate being cleaned of my daily distractions, I have nothing else to focus on other than my blog, my services, my future projects, and my own personal healing.Of course, you can try to run, but with Mars retrograde, it will be difficult to hide. He will find you – when retrograde, Mars takes his time.Didn't I JUST say this exact line a few minutes ago?! I obviously feel that energy force very strongly!Contrary to beliefs that things slow down when Mars is retrograde, Mars retrograde intensifies action. Things may slow down in your life, but you will take action more forcefully than usual, and from a more authentic place.Intense alright!! In my own life, I have had the pause button pressed. I am now waiting for reports and testing to help determine my next direction in life. I'm literally at the mercy of external forces, and the time frames in which THEY operate. For the next month or two, I am suppose to be patient, not moving in ANY direction. So the only control I have is focusing my energy into something good, which is my writing, and sharing my story and experiences with others.You will embody Mars, you will act like Mars – you will BE Mars. You will finally act on your true desires, and do what you wanted to do since Mars started its cycle on July 26, 2017.Think back to what was happening in your life last July. Chances are you are dealing with the themes of what was on your mind back then, right now. For me at that time, I was in a horrible relationship that gave me the beautiful lessons and experiences I needed to see my own worth. We are always being shown how we really feel inside our Souls by the reflection of those we have around us. They are essentially a mirror to your inner world. At that time, my inner world was pretty dark. But through that darkness I found my light again. I learned how to love myself enough to leave a bad situation, and I did. I drove myself across the country with the help of my Dad who came to rescue me. The further away from the darkness I got, the more I rediscovered my light. It's been a struggle to rebuild my life since then. Full of hardships. But I finally got myself out on my own again, healing, and getting to know and love myself again. And then it all came crashing down, with one phone call. When Mars is retrograde, it is always opposite the Sun. It is closest to the Earth and shines at its brightest. The Earth is basically between Mars and the Sun, becoming the mediator between the divine consciousness (the Sun) and action (Mars). Mars retrograde is manifestation in action!This inner conflict is huge! In my Soul I know I'm suppose to help others on a grander stage than what I've been doing. I know my true calling, and have been running from it for years. So it is no surprise to me that Mars exercised its intense action by clearing the way for me to fully embrace my role in the world.Mars opposite Sun is like a Full Moon of Mars and intensifies, brings to culmination whatever Mars stands for in your natal chart.For me, Mars stands for my sense of Self. Being true and authentic and making sure my outer world starts to reflect what's going on in my inner world. The truth is, my inner world has been chaotic, and cluttered. It's been rittled with conflict trying to suppress my knowledge of knowing what I should be doing versus what I have been doing. Inside, I KNOW I need to focus on healing, myself AND others. It's through other people that I heal myself. But I've spent YEARS secluding myself, and isolating myself from others, when I should be doing the opposite. I have tried so hard to maintain a "normal" outer image, with a normal job, and normal thoughts, feelings and desires. When really, my inner self is so far away from being normal and conformative, that there is no wonder why the events that are currently taking place in my life right now, are unfolding.

Why Mars Retrograde Is So Important

Mercury retrograde might be more popular, because it happens more frequently (Mercury goes retrograde every 3-4 months and is retrograde 20% of time), but Mars retrograde is more important, because it happens only once every 2 years. Last time Mars was retrograde was April – June 2016.Think back to those dates. What was going on for you at that time? For me, I had just tried to escape my bad relationship for the first time. I packed up my belongings and my animals and made the 3 hour venture to the airport by myself. I am not a traveler and suffer from severe anxiety when I have to drive, especially in unfamiliar places, and yet I was successful. I navigated myself through an unfamiliar province to make the second trek of a lifetime, back to the East Coast. I failed my first attempt at leaving. After checking my animals in at the airport, checking in my luggage, and returning my rental car, the airline called me to tell me they were refusing to fly my dog as she freaked out in the holding center and caused herself harm. She literally tried to chew her way out of her kennel, breaking some teeth and creating a bloody mess. I fell apart. In a frantic effort to run to the aid of my baby, I was in hysterics. I sat there in the airport, with an amazing airline representative who sat with me, covered in blood and tears. I held onto my dog and they made the arrangements to hold the flight long enough to retrieve my belongings. They replaced my rental with another, and covered it in plastic for me to return to my crappy life and relationship. Having to call my ex and ask to come back was one of the most awful feelings I've had the pleasure of experiencing. We were so close to being free. But sitting in that airport, with a bloody dog and defeat written all over my face, I had no one to lean on and had to go back. Thinking about how Mars was at play for those events and now seeing what this retrograde has stirred up, thank goodness this only happens every two years!It’s the rarest of retrogrades and also the longest of all the personal planets. That’s why the most significant events in one’s life tend to happen when Mars goes retrograde.Mars goes retrograde at 9° Aquarius, and goes direct at 28° Capricorn. This means Mars spends two months covering only 12° of the zodiac. Have a look where you have 28° Capricorn – 9° Aquarius in your chart. There is something about that part of your chart you need to understand, to revise, and ultimately take action upon.For me, Aquarius is my ascendent and rules my first house of Self. Capricorn calls itself home in my 12th house of spirituality. Capricorn is all about business, seriousness, responsibility, and the fact that this reigns over my spiritual sector just demands the attention to my career taking the spotlight as a spiritual advisor. Aquarius, the house of Self is definitely lit up, making this retrograde take action and focus energy on the responsibility I have to be my true authentic self, and be the spiritual advisor that my Soul signed up for. All of these details are too coincidental to think that they "just happen". Divine timing is very real, and I am being faced with that truth now, more than ever!These are the most important aspects Mars makes during the retrograde:

  • Mars goes retrograde June 26
  • Mars is conjunct the South Node on July 20
  • Mars opposes Sun on 26 July 26
  • Mars is conjunct the Total Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on July 27
  • Mars is square Uranus on August 1
  • Mars re-enters Capricorn on August 12
  • Mars goes direct on August 27

These transit times provide a comforting timeline for me to hold onto, knowing that this life altering shake down will only last a short time, before I'm able to move forward to restructure and rebuild.

Mars – The Hero, The Warrior

Mars is the archetype of the hero and the warrior. Whenever you are fighting for something, whenever you say ‘no’ to what goes against your will, you are embodying Mars.Mars has free will. The only personal planet that travels across the zodiac on its own (not along with the Sun) is Mars. No other personal planet (Mercury, Venus) has really a will on its own, because both Mercury and Venus never travel too far away from the Sun.But Mars does. When you act from your Mars power, you have the ability to make it on your own, against any rules and obstacles. Mars brings transformation in your life. If Pluto, the higher octave of Mars brings long-lasting, complex transformation, Mars brings rapid transformation. Your life gets changed when Mars is strong in the sky, like it is now.This inspires me and gives me the drive I need at this time. I HAVE TO make it on my own! It's great to have people who can help you in your time of need, but nothing fulfills my heart and Soul more than providing for myself does. Not having to rely on other people for income and security offers a sobering realization that I just got wiped clean of being employed and now it's up to me to create a life for myself. Other people aren't a "for sure" thing. Even a stable income with job security, a secured guaranteed payment, can disappear in a phonecall. Because I'm a Scorpio and both Mars and Pluto are my rulers, I understand fully that this "crisis" is actually working in my favor, providing me with long lasting, deep, transformational changes, that may be painful for a short amount of time. This is my band-aid analogy: Rip it off quickly, take the pain, and get it over with so you can give the wound the space and air it needs to heal.Mars goes retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn. The signs Mars is transiting will give you deeper insights into what this transformation is about.Aquarius is a paradoxical sign. On one hand, it’s a fixed sign, which means it’s stable and inflexible. On the other hand, Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, which is the most unpredictable planet in the sky.Aquarians are known to be unique, special and original – like no one else. In the same time, Aquarius is all about teamwork, groups of people and working towards a greater goal, rather than an individual goal.How can we reconcile these apparent conceptual conflicts?Aquarius is a fixed air sign. Fixed air is not an easy concept to grasp. You can probably relate to fixed earth (Taurus) – and you can instantly picture a piece of land. You could also eventually picture fixed fire (Leo) and see the Sun, or fixed water (Scorpio) and picture some ice (BTW, did you know that Scorpio’s ruling planet, Pluto is covered in ice?). But what about fixed air? (Aquarius).

Aquarius And The Invisible Threads

A good way to think about fixed air is invisible (air) threads (fixed). Aquarius is what is stable (fixed) yet invisible (air) to the eye. Invisible ties are the unwritten rules of the society. It is what keeps people together and makes them loyal to each other. It is what makes friends stay friends even if they live in different parts of the globe.Invisible threadsThis is why Aquarius seems unpredictable…but just because you don’t see these invisible ties, it doesn’t mean they are not there.Remember how Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius has been discovered? With a telescope. Uranus was always there, but people couldn’t see it, within the technological limitations of the time. This is a good way of thinking about Aquarius.There is another apparent conflict with Aquarius – does Aquarius make an individual unique, or a team player?A good example for this is team sports: each player has an individual role: quarterback, center, linebacker, cornerback. But all players work towards a common goal – to win the game. Aquarius is exactly about putting the unique creative energy of each individual into use, to create something greater than the sum of its parts.Aquarian teamwork is not the assembly line workers who may work towards the same goal, but perform the same repetitive activity. Aquarian teamwork is more like an agile scrum team, or a boardroom: each person has their unique role, yet they work towards a common goal, a goal that is beyond their personal concern.Mars retrograde spends most of the time in Aquarius, however, it does go back into Capricorn from August 13 until August 26.For all of us, this means we will have the spotlight on 2 different areas of life. For me personally, the first part of this retrograde will be in Aquarius which is in my first house of Self. This means that the first part of this retrograde will be spotlighting on embracing myself and my own truth, so I can implement it in the second half of the retrograde. The focus shifts to putting my efforts into taking on the responsibility of embracing my spiritual position in the world and how to accept that it is my calling.

Go Back To The Drawing Board

When a retrograde planet moves back in the previous sign, is giving you a second chance. This is when things from the past come back to you so you can finally deal with them. Mars’ journey back into Capricorn is your second chance to get it right in the matters of the house where you have Capricorn.Let’s take an example: let’s say Aquarius is your 8th house, and Capricorn your 7th house. In the first 2 months of Mars retrograde, 8th house themes will come into focus: maybe you need to get your joint finances in order, ask for a loan, or pay your taxes. You will be busy with this from 26 June (when Mars goes retrograde) until 12 August. From 13 August on, your focus will shift to the 7th house. You will have a second chance to fix some issues related – this time – to your relationships and partnerships (7th house themes) which in turn, will help you with your 8th house matters. Maybe you need to set better, fairer rules in the relationship (7th house) so you can proceed to the next level (8th house). This is how this retrograde works.Capricorn and Aquarius have many things in common (they are both traditionally ruled by Saturn) but the fundamental distinction is that Capricorn sets the vision.Capricorn is the Manager who sets the vision, who sets the strategy. And Aquarius is the Team who makes it happen.Mars going retrograde from Aquarius to Capricorn means you need to go back to the drawing board and re-adjust your strategy.If something in your life is not working (look where you have Aquarius, to get some clues about what exactly is not working), then this retrograde is your chance to make it work again.Clearly, for me, this attempt to live a "normal" life, free of physical limitations, keeping up the "ideal life", working a "normal" job, isn't working for me. I have spent so much energy in fighting my calling that I'm constantly being shown my path even if it means I only see it because nothing else stands around it. There are no distractions, nothing, EXCEPT it... Standing there, staring me down. As if the Universe is looking down at their wrist, tapping their watch, as if to say "Enough is enough. Time is running out." I SEE it now. I can't run anymore. I can't fight it.Instead of getting stuck in doing the same thing over and over again, go back and revise your strategy. Go back to the drawing board.Ask yourself: What battle am I fighting? What am I really trying to achieve? What is my true goal? What is my strategy?Mars is the planet of action, drive, and decisiveness. Is about acting from your instinct. In the past, acting from your instinct usually meant acting against someone’s else instinct. It meant going to war. Things have changed, and with time we learned to work with the energy of Mars without causing too much harm to others, but ultimately Mars is about acting form your instinct, even if it goes against the whole world.

Haka – The War Dance

If we put all the symbolism together – Aquarius (teamwork), Capricorn (strategy), Mars (action) that flows from Aquarius to Capricorn, I cannot NOT think of the Haka.Haka is a ceremonial Maori war dance that has been popularized by the New Zealand rugby team. The All Blacks (New Zealand rugby team) perform this war dance before every rugby match. Haka is a posture dance with shouted vocal chanting accompanied by hand actions, foot stamping, and facial expressions.It is very powerful to watch and it looks like it’s working. Despite its small population, New Zealand has the most successful rugby team in the world.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqfHv9FOpXw?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent]Haka is a war dance, meant to warn the opponent that they are better off to stay away from trouble. Haka is an honest war dance – the team shows the opponent that they are up to, what their goal is. It’s a territory marking activity: “You can’t cross here”.Who knows how many wars could have been avoided if the opponents have been straightforward about their intentions and about their abilities. When Mars slows down and gets closer to the Earth like now, he is very straightforward about his intentions.Ultimately, the upcoming Mars retrograde will ask you to perform a war dance and get to the core of what you want.Questions to reflect upon when Mars is retrograde:

  • Am I crystal clear about what I want to achieve?
  • Do I act with integrity?
  • Does my goal serve a higher purpose?
  • Is there any way I can avoid ‘bloodshed’ and still, have my objectives met?
  • Which areas of my life need honest, decisive action?

You will feel the Mars retrograde energy stronger if you have planets or angles between 28° Capricorn – 9° Aquarius and 28° Cancer – 9° Leo. You can obtain this knowledge from obtaining your birth chart.If you are still reading this post, I want to thank you! Thank you for following my blog and showing me love and support to continue doing what I'm doing. The fact that 1000 people actually read my blog every month and want to hear what I have to say, gives me goosebumps, as well as the validation I so desperately need right now. As I walk my path, I am taking steps, baby steps, to walk into the light of my calling, to be of service to others on their darkest day. I hope you aren't feeling these shifts to the degree that I am, and if you are, just know that this too shall pass. You're not alone, and you're going to be okay!Much love & many blessings to you during this time! Marlee - Resident Reader at The East Coast Energy Boutique

Sun Enters Cancer - Summer Solstice

Today, June 21st, 2018, marks the Summer Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere, when we experience the longest day of the year, and the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.Here, in the Northern Hemisphere, the Solstice represents the peak of the year and the point of highest energy. We have had a pretty tough first part of the year, and luckily for us, even with the intense eclipse and retrograde season in front of us, the second half of this year won't be as challenging and defeating. Make no mistake though, we still have lots to learn and many shifts to endure.The Summer Solstice is a time of light, masculinity and outward expansion. We can expect the power of the Sun to light up and illuminate everything that now needs our focus and attention.The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing the lowest point of energy for the year. The Winter Solstice for them, is a time of darkness, femininity, and inward expansion. Southern Hemisphere natives will find themselves in a reflective state as they are in the season of death preparing for rebirth.Regardless of where you are at in the world, you can feel the energy of the changing seasons by observing Mother Nature. Her energy in the North provides sunny days, warmer weather, with bright blue skies and rich greenery all around. The wildlife is alive, growing, and singing their songs of a new solar season. In the South, the days are dark, cold, and dreary. The colors of the sky and land are grey. There are no birds singing and chirping, as the season calls for rest.Even though there are differences in the energy of the Solstice, the planetary or cosmic energy is the same no matter where you live.There are beautiful patterns among the stars as they set us up to experience  lessons in a way that allows the energy to build and become clearer and stronger as the planetary alignments take place. The Solstice lends us the energy to see the things we need to focus on in a brand new light, as the Sun reaches the peak in the Sky.The Sun moves into Cancer today as well, which lends us a softer energy to work with as we face these new issues and themes as they arise in the light of the Sun. The Sun in Cancer will have you focusing more on your family and your home life. This gentle water sign will have you feeling a bit more sentimental than usual, and calls your attention to the home and what part of you, and others, need to be more nurtured.With the moon currently in Libra, you may find yourself trying to balance the scales in relation to the time and energy you are spending with the ones you love. It's also a great time to even the score within yourself as you realize the parts of you that have been ignored and needing more love. Take this day to stay low key, as the energy is building to the eclipse season, starting off with the Full Moon in Capricorn next week.The cosmic energy around the Solstice and leading up to the Full Moon holds an intense energy, almost like the heavens are beaming down on us and lighting up areas of our lives that are screaming for attention.We are all going to be called upon to step into our fullest potential and begin aligning with our purpose and our highest path. Up until this point in the year, we were being asked to create a vision of our reality, what we wanted to see change and have the end result of our vision come into real life. The second half of the year, from today onward, will be taking action to make the changes necessary to have you living your dream by the time 2018 is comes to an end.

Use this Solstice energy to make a final edit, and review the final changes to your vision. This is the final draft. You will have the opportunity next week to release the themes and issues that need to be let go of before your vision can come into reality. Make sure the blueprint you have for your life is solid. Take the time to think about the small details and make changes accordingly. A lot can happen in 6 months, and whether you believe it or not, you will be living a better version of the life you're currently living, if not a totally new version of life altogether, by the end of this year.

 

 It is time to build bigger dreams, have higher ambitions, and to find more and more joy. In fact, if you don’t know where to start with all of this energy, start by following your joy and the rest will fall into place.Life is strange sometimes, but remember that aside from all the lessons and growth, we are here to have fun. Focus on using the cosmic energy of the Solstice to bring in as much joy into your life as you can. Set a foundation of happiness to grow on, because we are about to start building our dreams with much more passion and determination than you ever thought you had inside you.If you require any guidance navigating through these energies, I would be happy to help you on your path. You can book a session by clicking here.To receive information like this, mini readings, daily insights, and how you will be effected by these shifts according to your zodiac, please sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Much love to you during this time! Happy Solstice!  - The East Coast Energy Boutique

Neptune Goes Retrograde

 

Every planet goes retrograde (backwards in its path) at some point. We are all too familiar with Mercury retrogrades, and although each planet has a different effect on us when they retrograde, the planets closest to us, like Mercury and Venus are felt a bit more than the planets that are further away from the Earth, like Saturn, Jupiter, and Neptune. Although the effects of these planets are less than what we would experience from our neighboring planets, don't be fooled in thinking the effects won't be felt at all.Today, June 18, 2018, Neptune has gone retrograde. Neptune, the "dreamy" planet of idealism and imagination, along with illusions and confusion, is the ruler of Pisces, a water sign (emotions), and rules the 12th astrological house of the subconscious and deeper emotions.Neptune is a planet that sometimes encourages us to live a life of denial. It lends the energy that can encourage us to make excuses, and will support us to live in a world of daydreams and illusions. It also encourages us to continue ignoring dark truths that we really should be confronting head on. When Neptune goes backwards (retrograde), it can feel like we've had a bucket of cold water thrown at our faces, forcing you into the uncomfortable situations that you need to be in — all in the name of growth.From now, until November 24, 2018, when the retrograde ends, we will all feel the overall effects of this transit. Some of the feelings you can expect to face will be uncomfortable to say the least, but very imperative for your growth.https://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?o=1&p=48&l=ur1&category=kindlerotating&f=ifr&linkID=0a4fca307d1cdb26f02f573b46f1b7af&t=theeastcoas0d-20&tracking_id=theeastcoas0d-20 A Big Wake-Up Call Is About To Happen...You're going to be faced with some truths and realities that you've been trying hard to ignore. Because Neptune's dreamy energy allows us to quickly pass over unpleasant truths, its move backwards gives us the opposite effect: a harsh wake-up call. Try not to react initially to this news, and instead allow time for it to be absorbed and contemplated over before getting too emotional over it.Some Serious Self-Reflection Is About To Take Place...Neptune is a planet of spirituality and provides a great energy and opportunity for both personal and spiritual growth. This retrograde provides the perfect time and energy to go inward to discover your true wants, needs and desires. You will be able to identify the areas of yourself that requires a bit more attention and work, by figuring out what in life is working FOR you, or AGAINST you. Neptune in retrograde offers a strength in ridding bad behaviors; whether it be putting a stop to self-sabotaging tendencies, or ridding one's self of an addiction. Addictions begin primarily due to the want and desire to escape reality, so this retrograde lends the power to step out of escapism.Spiritual Growth Is On The Agenda...Neptune retrograde is also super helpful when it comes to spiritual growth. This growth stems from a foundation of confusion at first, as you contemplate what it is you actually believe in. Even those who stand firm in their beliefs will find themselves second guessing their understanding of spirituality and how it's a part of their lives. This is a great time to come to terms with your spirituality and to get a better understanding of it. You will have new ideas or understandings around your spirituality, which can cause inner-conflict and confusion. Be patient with yourself during this time and process. When Neptune goes direct on November 25th, clarity soon follows, and we may receive a new understanding that we will then have to integrate within ourselves in order to move forward.You're Going To Have Some Pretty Profound Ah-Ha Moments...With this Neptune retrograde forcing us to acknowledge things we've been trying really hard to ignore, you'll also be having some important revelations, or ah-ha moments. Neptune’s "dark side" is actually a blessing in disguise, as it uncovers the harsh realities of what we've been avoiding. Be forewarned that these ah-ha moments might be painful to acknowledge and absorb, but it's super important to face these issues head on. You'll be pushed out of your dream world to face reality and get real with yourself. Endings of bad relationships, jobs, and anything else that makes you unhappy, is highly likely during Neptune's retrograde as it gives you the swift kick in the butt you need in order to make the changes necessary that you might regularly just try to ignore. Neptune in retrograde gives you the push you need to leave the negative behind.You'll Have The Energy And Motivation To Take Action...Even in an uncomfortable state of acknowledging things you've tried so hard to ignore and keep hidden, you will also have the energy and motivation to make long lasting changes to your life. Neptune retrograde is pushing you to confront your darkest truths and step out of your dream world. It's also going to lend you the energy to push you to get things done. You're likely to feel motivated and inspired to walk away from the things that no longer work for you, and encourage you to try something new. Pay attention to your dreams during this time, and don't be surprised when certain pieces of your dreams enter your reality.You'll Feel Better Prepared In Planning For The Future...One of the best, most positive things about Neptune retrograde, is that it pushes you to make real, solid plans for your future. Between the spiritual growth, the ah-ha moments, and the motivational energy to take action, you really do have all the help you need to make important goals for your life that really are going to be good for you in the end. Neptune in retrograde will definitely show you how to start actually working towards the life you envision.You'll Have A Strong Sense Of Understanding... For many of us, we will gain a greater perspective of ourselves and the relationships we have. We will begin to see the truth of issues that have been weighing us down, and consuming our thoughts since a significant event took place in our lives last year. We are all going to experience a heightened sense of intuition during this retrograde, and with it, we will be able to receive a lot more information than usual. Trust yourself and the thoughts and feelings that arise during this time, as you will be more in touch with truth now, then ever before. Be patient with yourself as you experience the growing pains that accompany a new shift in perspective, and receiving the new information being thrown your way. Take the time to absorb the knowledge, and process it accordingly before you make any rash decisions or take action on a new path forward.It's important for all of us to spend a bit more quiet time inward, as this energy can help you reconnect with your higher sense of purpose and inner values. It's a great time to revisit that five-year plan you drew up months ago. If you feel like you've lost track of your long-term goals recently, lean into this energy as it will help you gain perspective on what it is you actually want for yourself.It's up to you to decide whether you go with the flow or whether you want to be dragged through these times of change. If you require any guidance navigating through these energies, I would be happy to help you on your path. You can book a session by clicking here.To receive information like this, mini readings, daily insights, and how you will be effected by these shifts according to your zodiac, please sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Much love and many blessings to you during this time of change!- East Coast Energy Boutique 

How To Ground According To Your Zodiac Sign

What exactly IS grounding?

You may hear that term quite a bit these days, but what exactly does that even mean? Grounding is a term for techniques used to calming the mind and body by refocusing and balancing the energies within. When the energy centers (or Chakras) within us get out of balance, it can greatly impact our lives.

Our thoughts and feelings can be a great indicator of how balanced we are and which energy centers are out of whack. When you hear someone say you need to be more grounded, it means you need to calm yourself, refocus, and recenter. The best way to stay, and keep grounded, is to spend time in nature. We as a society have filled our days with stimulation such as phones, computers, and tv. Most of those activities take place indoors, which has disconnected our human instincts to be at one with nature.

Our ancestors were at one with the earth and used the elements (earth, wind, air fire) to their advantage. All of the distractions we now have, have not only taken us away from what is natural and ingrained in us, but it also adds to the electromagnetic confusion inside our bodies. Wifi, radio & cell phone towers, and microwaves all give off enough electromagnetic frequencies to mess with our energy centers throwing them out of whack.

So what do we do about it!? Well, the most common practice to ground is to be in nature, bare foot in the grass, under trees, or just simply outdoors breathing fresh air. There are ways to enhance your grounding experience based on your zodiac sign as well.

Below you will find grounding tips for everyone, and tips specifically for your zodiac.It's important to note that just because you were born under a certain zodiac sign doesn't mean that corresponding element is your most dominate.

In order to fully understand your dominant elements and characteristics, it's always recommended to acquire your Natal or Birth chart. For all intent and purposes though, this article will base the best grounding tips for you based off of your zodiac sign.

A simple grounding exercise anyone can do from anywhere in the world (great  for those who can't get outdoors) is to take a deep breath through your nose for the duration of a 5 second count, hold the breath for a 5 second count, and then a slow release of that breath through the mouth for a 5 second count. Do this 3 times, and then imagine yourself sitting in a field under a beautiful huge tree. The sun is shining and the warm breeze hits your skin. 

Are you still breathing?!

As you look up through the canopy of leaves to the sky, you take a deep breathe in through your nose for 5 seconds, hold for 5 seconds, and then exhale through your mouth for 5 seconds. Imagine you are sitting there, in a magical invisible bubble where no one and nothing can get to you; not a person, not an animal, not a bug. You are safe in this bubble, and can relax.

Another breath in, another breath out.

You feel the earth under you. You see the sky above you, and you see nature all around you. Imagine this beautiful beam of white light streams down from the sky and it envelopes you in its light. Imagine this beam of light streams down, piercing right through your body and continues through the earth below you. If you were able to step outside of the invisible bubble and look at yourself sitting there, you'd see this beautiful ray of white light beam down from the sky, through you, and through the earth.You're back in your bubble now, and you are still breathing. Deep breath in, slow breath out.

Imagine, as you close your eyes you can hear the sounds of nature all around you; the birds chirping, the sound of the wind blowing through the leaves. Your eyes flicker behind your eye lids as the sunlight shines down through the leaves and branches of the tree in a strobe light like fashion. You are warm, you are safe, you are at peace.

Imagine with every breath you take into your lungs, you draw in the clean, positive, white light from this ray shining down upon you. Imagine with each breath out, you allow bits and pieces of your stress, anxiety, and worry leave your body. Deep breath in, slow breathe out. With each breath you take in, the light from this beam fills your body with calmness. With each breath out, you exhale the thoughts that pop into your head.

You open your eyes and observe the tree beside you, strongly rooted into the earth, reaching tall into the sky to chase the sunshine, and watch as it gently sways in the wind with ease. You imagine yourself as this tree. Sitting on the ground, with the earth below you, you allow yourself to visualize the roots underneath your body, planting you firmly into the ground. As you look above ground now, you see the trunk of the tree, solid and unwavering in the breeze.

As you look up, you see the branches stem off of the tree and realize your arms are your branches; extensions of your strong base, yet flexible enough to dance in the wind without breaking. The tree uses their branches to help balance, swaying back and forth, stabilizing the trees center. As you imagine the top of the tree, filled with the many branches and leaves, you can't help but to see that these branches and leaves represent your thoughts and feelings extending out into the world.You imagine yourself as the tree now; strong enough to withstand even the toughest of storms, able to weather the winds, and even though faced with challenges and harmful outside influences, it remains rooted into the ground. It sways back and forth in the wind, dancing with the adversity to remain solid in their footings.Sure, trees may lose some leaves, and even branches, and sure, some disastrous storms have the potential to snap your trunk in half and totally uproot you from the earth altogether. But today, is not that day.

You feel firmly planted in the earth. You feel your strength from deep within your core, and you have the ability to dance with any outside influence that comes to stripe you of your leaves.You are strong, you are protected, you are of the earth.

Take another deep breath in, and as you feel the air enter your lungs tell yourself, "I draw in the strength of the earth to stay grounded." Breathe out and say, "I offer my excess energy back to the earth." Again, breathe in, breathe out. You should definitely be feeling a change inside now, as you have just completed your grounding exercise. You can do this technique any time, in any place.

If you make it a daily practice, you will notice a change in how you handle the events in your day-to-day life. If you only use these technique when experience inner conflict, that's okay too. Use this technique when life gets too overwhelming and you need to center yourself. It is always recommended to do these exercise outdoors, but isn't necessary.

For my water element friends - Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces - you will find that water calms you and soothes your mind, body, and soul. If you can visit a body of water, do so, but for those who can't, you should consider inviting a water feature into your space. The sound of a water fountain has proven to be very calming and therapeutic for most people, however, my water elements friends find it to be a much deeper therapy than that. Water has the power to ground you and bring you back to center really quickly. You probably have great ideas and moments of clarity during your baths or showers. Whenever you are feeling upset or overwhelmed, introduce water to your life ASAP. Adding Epsom salts to your bath or showers will help ground your energy even more, however, if you can submerge in a lake or ocean, that would be ideal. In your day-to-day life, when your energy is uncomfortable, run your hands under cold water to help ground in a hurry. Want another real life grounding hack?! Carry packets of salt in your purse (or man purse) to use to rub in between your hands under the water.

For my air elements - Aquarius, Gemini, Libra - you will find that air, or the wind calms you and brings you a sense of clarity. If you can be outdoors and have the wind hit your face, do it. If you can reach a mountain top or hill, even the top of a building, do it. For day-to-day life hacks, fan yourself when you are becoming overwhelmed and always open a window where you can allow the breeze to enter your space. Wind chimes are also a therapeutic element for you, as the wind is the life force behind them. A real life grounding hack: stick your hand out the window while driving (keep one on the wheel) to feel the air on your skin. Anything you can do to create a sense of wind and space will help you center and regain clarity.

For my fire elements - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius - you will find that fire soothes your soul. If you are able to be outdoors around a campfire, you will find your inner peace. If you are unable to be around a fire, then lighting candles and incense will work to help you ground. Smudging (burning sage) will help to calm you quickly, as the scent of burning literally ignites your soul. Please refrain from being an irresponsible fire bug, but definitely create ways to invite fire into your life. An indoor real life grounding hack would be for you to have flame-less candles lit, or a fake fireplace. Nothing is as good as the real thing, however, "You gotta do, what you gotta do."

For my earth elements - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn - you are already of the earth and find yourself drawn to the earth in times of confusion. Although you already have these grounding techniques in your blood my earth element friends, you do need to practice grounding technique to gain clarity and calmness. If you can get outdoors and get your bare feet and bare hands in the dirt, do it. If you can dig a hole and FEEL the earth, do it. If you are unable to get outdoors to do these exercises, get yourself some live plants and greenery for your home and office space. Invite a sand garden into your environment and have stones or pebbles in a vase for you to touch and handle for therapeutic uses. Of course getting outdoors and into the elements are most recommended, but the real life hacks will do in a pinch.

The goal is to FORCE yourself to do these activities in the times when you REALLY don't want to. You will notice an immediate difference in your overall energy and well being.If you haven't already signed up to receive our newsletter, you can do so by clicking here.

Many blessing to you on your grounding journey! 

New Moon in Gemini

With the New Moon happening this Wednesday, June 13th, it's probably pretty likely that you're starting to feel the effects. This New Moon in Gemini is also a Supermoon. You may have heard that term tossed around a couple of times before, so what exactly does a Supermoon mean?A Supermoon is when the moon is closer to the earth than usual, which means the gravitational pull between the moon and earth will be stronger causing a greater pull within your body. As you know, moons directly effect the tides and the bodies of water here on earth. Regardless of whether you believe in moon magic or not, the scientific proof of the effect the moon has on bodies of water cannot be ignored. Because our bodies are made up of water, it only makes sense to have the gravitational pull effect us directly as well.Gemini is an air element and rules the rational mind. It also rules socializing and networking. Gemini is also an innovator which supports thinking outside the box and doing things in a new way. It's a very light-hearted and playful sign. With the New Moon in Gemini, you will feel supported to let loose a bit and take a more airy, unattached approach to the day to day issues around this moon.Gemini carries a mentally stimulating energy. The New Moon in Gemini will cause the mind to be very active, and in some cases, overstimulated. This New Moon is a very intuitive time, as the water bodies with us are activated and stimulated, as the gravitational pull of the moon causes the water to shift within us. You may experience sudden bursts of inspiration and feel new ideas flowing in, pushing you to take action in bringing those ideas to life. You may also feel torn on every idea and decision that enters your mind at this time, as Gemini, represented in the zodiac as "The Twins", will have you debating both sides of the coin. The urge to move in two totally different directions could cause you inner conflict, due to the Gemini energy wanting to experience both paths.Be kind to yourself. If you find yourself at a crossroads, unable to decide which way to go, quiet your mind and focus on which direction will bring you closer to your end goal. Constantly be asking yourself, "Does this bring me closer to, or further away from my life path?" This, what could be confusing and conflicting energy, will actually help you prioritize what activities need your attention, and which ones can wait. Try to focus on the positives during this time, as the twins serve up good arguments for either side. Don't let the negative talk win! Choose to feed the twin that empowers you and makes you feel like you do a great job at everything, instead of feeding the twin that rips you down and makes you feel less then. Which twin are you feeding?

 Depending on your sign, and where Gemini sits in your chart, you may have a difficult time trying to harness this energy, and because of that, you will experience an energy that may cause you to feel nervous, irritable and even angry, if the energy isn't harnessed properly. It's important to strike a balance between the body and mind during these energies, as Gemini weighs a lot on the mind. When the mind is overstimulated, it spreads to the body causing physical symptoms similar to anxiety. Find activities to engage in over these next few days where your mind can be focused on one thing at a time. Writing, meditation, art, and mindful breathing exercises are super helpful! It's also important to engage your body in activities that will help release some of that pent up energy. Any kind of exercise will be helpful at this time, as it helps to reduce the stress hormones within us and help to relieve tension and the physical symptoms that trapped energy can create.If you use essential oil therapy, Frankincense, Cypress, Cedarwood, Douglas or Siberian fir, Lavender, or Juniper Berry may help to calm the mind and help you feel more centered. Do whatever you can to help yourself feel calm and grounded if the energy becomes uncomfortable in any way.Use this powerful New Moon to help you see things from a different perspective. A shift in the way you look at things may open up new doors and opportunities to you. Each New Moon presents us with an opportunity to plant new seeds and set new intentions. To make the most of this time and energy, regardless of whether you feel like it's working FOR you, or AGAINST you, make notes of the thoughts and feelings that arise during the next 3 days, so you can see what actions you need to implement to resolve any issue that doesn't make you feel good. Even if you don't take action right away, the New Moon in Gemini will help you identify the issues within that need attention once the energy supports action.Should you require any assistance to navigate these energies or need guidance on your current path, please feel free to book a session with me by clicking here.If you haven't already done so, please sign up to our newsletter to receive insights, reading info, promos and much more right to your inbox! Sign up by clicking here!Many blessings to you during this time! - The East Coast Energy Boutique

Astro & Tarot Forecasts - June 2018

Hello and welcome to June!We start off this month with a grand water trine that will cause most of us to be a tad bit more emotional than usual, and find ourselves moving inward to explore ourselves a bit deeper.To read what June has in store for you, please read your Astro & Tarot forecast below! 

 Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Hello Aries!Many of you have been having a hard time with your energy levels in these last few weeks of May, and unfortunately, you probably won't see much improvement until we get this first week of June out of the way. The Grand Water Trine (when the water signs form a triangle in the sky) is to blame for the lower energy levels as too much water can sometime smother your fire and bring your flame down to a smoulder. This downtime is a great way for you to rest and recover before entering the high points of June. You will see an exciting opportunity appear that will effect you career. Whether you obtain a new position, get a raise or promotion, or change career paths all together, it will bring an exciting energy to you as you level up in the career area of your life.You will feel yourself regain the energy and momentum you've been lacking as we enter the second week of June and prepare for the New Moon in Gemini on the 13th. You will see everything move at a quicker pace, and there will be lots happening all at once.The last week in June will bring us into the Summer Solstice on the 21st when the sun enters Cancer, which should really ignite the fire under your butt to get things in order and organized. Be careful that you don't continue to ignore certain issues as if they don't exist. You could find yourself unable to make a very important decision around the 26th when Mars goes retrograde into Aquarius. We end off the month with the Full Moon in Capricorn which will encourage you to take action in setting forth a plan to obtain your goals. This could be the energy you need to get over the indecisiveness you have been feeling and help you realize what you need to let go of in order to move forward.Thank you for reading Aries, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Hello Taurus!You start off the month of June with an exciting change in your career area. Whether you obtain a new position, receive a raise or promotion, or change career paths all together, the first weeks in June will be all about the career and the financial improvements it brings.As we get closer to the New moon in Gemini on the 13th, you will be feeling a sense of calmness and an element of being content with your current situation, especially as you see the completion of a very successful project effecting your home. You have done a great job creating a safe and comfortable environment for yourself, and it's NOW that you are finally able to enjoy it.The Summer Solstice on the 21st when the sun moves into Cancer, encourages you to embrace change in your life as you are able to switch up your perspective to see things differently. It's time for you to be a bit more adventurous and step out of your comfort zone to make lasting changes in your life. You will have the energy of the Full Moon in Capricorn on the 27th to help you realize that some of your habits and routines are no longer working for you and may need to be adjusted if not released all together.Thank you for reading Taurus, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Hello Gemini!Happy birthday (or belated birthday) to you, Gemini! You are in your element as you are entering your new natal year! To make things even more exciting for you, we start of the month of June with Mercury (your ruling planet) in your sign, making you more social and chatty than normal! You are having lots of ideas flowing easily and freely into your mind and are able to communicate those thoughts with a sense of ease as mercury supports you taking the stage. You will be spending the first couple of weeks in June bouncing back and forth from your two sides of self, balancing the urge to DO and take ACTION, with the need to EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS as the emotional part of you is activated by the Grand Water Trine (when the water signs make a triangle in the sky).By the time the New Moon rolls around on the 13th, you will see your life taking a faster pace then normal, which you thrive on! Especially if it means you are too busy to get caught up in the FEELS of the current energy.On the 21st, the Summer Solstice begins as the Sun enters Cancer, igniting a flame inside of you that will encourage you to take action on all the opportunities before to you. You will have the chance to plant the seeds from all the great ideas you are having at the start of the month. The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 27th will lend you the energy you need to decipher what blocks are preventing you from moving forward in your desired direction, and help you to release them.Thank you for reading Gemini, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Hello Cancer!No doubt you are full of feels as we enter June. The Grand Water Trine (when the water signs form a triangle in the sky) has your emotional self in the forefront as you contemplate what your happiness looks like. You are about to enter your new natal year (Happy Birthday by the way) which brings forth a whole new energy as you've done the work to close some chapters before opening the new ones.It seems you are very happy and content as we start the month off, and that energy holds strong as we approach the New Moon in Gemini on the 13th. You are able to clearly communicate your wants, needs, and desires at this time, and be super clear on what you'd like to see enter your life over the next year.The Summer Solstice takes place on the 21st, along with the Sun moving into your sign. This energy will lend you the fiery energy necessary to take action in life and go after what it is you desire. You may find yourself in a situation where you might have to stand up for what you believe in towards the end of the month, as Mars retrogrades in Aquarius. You may be challenged by others around this time which will cause you to be a bit more forward and direct in speaking your mind than you are use to. The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 27th will lend you the energy you need to evaluate your current goals and ambitions, and recognize the changes that need to be made in order to obtain them.Thank you for reading Cancer, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Hello Leo!As you tie up the loose ends of the chapters you are closing, be mindful that endings are very necessary in order to create new beginnings. You are in your final months of your natal year before birthday season and with that you will be feeling a bit down, and maybe challenged. Remember that these thoughts and feelings are normal for this season of your natal year, and will be over in no time. You have been forced to face a few life experiences that has brought you a new perspective. You have been urged and encouraged to take the next step in your path towards true happiness and success.We have a New Moon in Gemini taking place on the 13th, which for you will just reinforce the new things you want for yourself. By the time the Summer Solstice takes place on the 21st when the Sun moves into Cancer, you will no longer be debating what decisions to make in your life as you will be filled with a sense of knowing exactly what you need to do.The end of the month may have you acting a bit more aggressive than normal as Mars retrogrades into Aquarius, but by the time the Full Moon in Capricorn takes place on the 27th, you will be fully aware of what thoughts and feelings you need to work on letting go of in order to start your new natal year on the right foot.Thank you for reading Leo, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine.

 

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Hello Virgo!The Grand Water Trine (when the water sign form a triangle in the sky) at the beginning of the month has you a bit rattled as the over emotional alignment shakes things up for you and awakens parts of you that have been quiet over the last few months. This a truly a time to move inward and look at the reasons why you feel the way you do, and figure out how to balance your heart with your mind.Your feelings will be set aside as we approach the new moon in Gemini on the 13th. This will create a fast paced energy in your life that will cause you to be on the go, with minimal time to rest and relax.The Summer Solstice takes place on the 21st as the Sun moves into Cancer, which for you will lend you the energy you need to keep up with your schedule. It's important that you make time for yourself to rest and recover from your long, hard days. You will be entering a time of learning, or upgrading your skills in the last week of the month, which, with the Full Moon in Capricorn will help support this learning phase. Your goals and ambitions will be very clear, and what you need to change or remove in your life will be illuminated under the moon.Thank you for reading Virgo, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Hello Libra!You start off the month of June with some brilliant ideas and insights about your life. You have a new way of thinking which is serving you very well! Mercury is in Gemini right now, which is making thoughts and ideas flow very easily, and allowing communication to flow just as effortlessly. Although you might start off a bit slow in expressing your thoughts and feelings, the energy of this placement will help you feel confident enough to keep expressing yourself regardless of the awkwardness it may involve.The New Moon in Gemini takes place on the 13th of the month, which will just further encourage and nurture your efforts to be more social and chatty. The Summer solstice takes place on the 21st as the Sun enters Cancer. This will be a beautiful energy for you to bask in as you will receive many signs and validations that you are, for sure, on the right path!The last week of June has Mars entering a retrograde phase in Aquarius which might have your energy high. Whether that comes out in a positive way of being passionate about something, or a negative way which could be irritability or anger, the energy doesn't stay around too long as we reach the Full Moon in Capricorn on the 27th which lends you the energy to release that high vibrational energy in ways that are encouraging to reaching your goals and ambitions.Thank you for reading Libra, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Hello Scorpio!We start off the month with a Grand Water Trine (when the water signs form a triangel in the sky) which you are feeling on all levels. The emotions that have been heightened for you have lead you to some fascinating realizations about yourself and how you have been feeling as you come out of the toughtest part of the year. The first part of 2018 has been very challenging for you, but don't fear, as the rest of 2018 will be much better and brighter then the previous months. Jupiter is in the sign of Scorpio which is lending you the energy you require to expand your mind and be open to new opportunities coming your way. It's also a great sign that you will see a change in your career and finances which has been a struggle for many Scorpios. You have the power and resources to create a life you would be proud of now Scorpio, so don't waste any time.The New Moon in Gemini on the 13th will also help usher in the new income and new opportunities you've been hoping for. By the time the Summer Solsctice rolls around on the 21st when the Sun enters Cancer, you will be on fire and know for certain that you are on the right path to your idea of success.The end of June brings us Mars retrograding into Aquarius on the 26th, which could trigger some anger or aggression within you. Don't get to upset over it, as it is a great time to identify those triggers just in time for the Full Moon in Capricorn on the 27th. You will have a clear vision of what you need to release with the moon as the blocks in your way to financial success can be clearly seen.Thank you for reading Scorpio, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading with me to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

 Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Hello Sagittarius!We start off the month of June with a grand water trine (when the water signs form a triangle in the sky) that will act as an inspiration and motivator to do more and be better. Although your new found energy and direction is a positive thing, don't let the fact that some of your plans may need to be revised as they won't work out the way you were hoping for, if you don't change the course of the path.You have made so many changes in the last couple of weeks that you may find yourself losing steam. When we hit the New Moon in Gemini on the 13th of this month, you will have already decided would needs to change and be modified. You have to learn to go with the flow when your plans seems to sway off course because forcing them to stay on the pre-planned route will cause much stress, and may result in physical symptoms.By the time the Summer Solstice is in full swing on the 21st when the Sun moves into Cancer, you will be back to your centered self, refocused and re-energized to continue moving forward keeping a watchful eye on your stress and how to keep everything balanced. The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 27th will solidify your goals and ambitions and clearly illuminate what elements you need to let go of in order to get closer to your goal.Thank you for reading Sagittarius, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Capricorn (December 23 - January 19)

Hello Capricorn!Your life has been changing Capricorn, and because you resist change, even the good kind, you will see these changes in very small ways in your life that are more easily accepted by you. We start off the month with a Grand Water Trine (when the water signs form a triangle in the sky) and that has you feeling a bit more "feels" than you normally allow. With your relationship area in the spotlight since Uranus shifted, it seems that you have been a bit uncomfortable with the overflowing of emotions.By the time we hit the New Moon on the 13th, you will be presented with an opportunity that will probably scare the crap out of you even though it's what you want in life. You will be required to take a huge leap of faith here, which you will do with a lot more ease then you would expect.The Summer Solstice occurs on the 21st when the Sun enters Cancer, which will have you in great spirits taking action and overcoming your fears in order to reach your goals. The Full Moon in your sign on the 27th will illuminate exactly what you need to eliminate from your life to remove the blocks in your way of achieving success.Thank you for reading Capricorn, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Hello Aquarius!You start off the month of June with an feeling of peace and contentment. You have been through a lot and are finally in a place where you can see the abundance in your life, and appreciation the element of completion in certain areas.You usher in the New Moon in Gemini on the 13th with an invitation for more organization and structure to enter your world. You have no problem acting as a leader and taking control to enforce the discipline required in the routine of your life, and now this is the time to make those changes.The Summer Solstice takes place on the 21st when the Sun enters Cancer. You will need to have patience and strive for balance as you move into the last weeks of June. Mars retrogrades in your sign which could either ignite passion or a raging fire of destruction. The choice will be yours in how you flow with this energy. The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 27th will lend you the energy you need to balance the fire and become a bit more grounded. Use the triggers that appear around the 26th to guide you into releasing the feelings around those topics with the Full Moon.Thank you for reading Aquarius, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. 

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Hello Pisces!June starts off with a Grand Water Trine (when all the water signs form a triangle in the sky) which has your emotions bubbling up to the surface. It seems that you are feeling very unhappy and dissatisfied with your current life position and desire something more meaningful. You have a great urge to move on from a lot of the feelings that still call your heart home, but doing so will require you to stop escaping your reality and actually DEAL with the feelings you try so hard to avoid.The New Moon in Gemini on the 13th will give you an opportunity to invite the elements you'd like to see in life into your world. You will find a lot that you've been hoping and praying for will make its entrance into your world as you planted the seeds for those wants, needs, and desires, many moons ago.The Summer Solstice takes place on the 21st as the Sun moves into Cancer. This will activate an urge for you to learn something new and perhaps even take an online class or go back to school. There are many forms of education you can acquire to give you the skills you want and desire. The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 27th will illuminate what you need to let go of or clear out of your way in order to get to your next goal.Thank you for reading Pisces, have a beautiful June! If you'd like to book personalized, detailed energy reading to discover your current energy state and how to transform that energy moving forward in your path, please book a session here.The Tarot deck used in this month's forecast is the Angel Tarot by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. - The East Coast Energy Boutique

Full Moon In Sagittarius

The energy wave continues this week as we embrace the full moon in Sagittarius. We have been experiencing LOTS of back-to-back energy shifts which, for some has been creating choppy waters, while for others it seems the energies are forcing them to come alive. If you have been having a hard time adjusting to these new levels and energies, this full moon might just be what you need to help you calm down and refocus.The full moon is a powerful time, but only if you understand the energy that it offers and how to harness it for your own benefit. It is a time of heightened emotions and healing energy. Our feelings on certain topics increase and rise as we grow towards the full moon status, where they reach the tipping point of acknowledgement before we release them all together. Understanding the lunar cycle can provide us with a valuable insight into the changing energies that impact our lives throughout the month. Some people like to believe that the changes that are experienced during the full moon cycle is nothing more than coincidence, but scientific studies now show that there are hormonal changes that occur throughout the moon’s phases explaining the increase in hospital visits, crazy attitudes, and irrational decisions. While full moons are often accompanied by sleep disturbances and mood swings, those who are able to prepare themselves adequately can use the energy to their benefit to make significant changes and improvements in their lives.The Sagittarius Full Moon takes place on May 29, 2018. Sagittarius is a fire sign, ushering in bursts of energy, creativity, and insight. Sagittarius energy gives you a feeling of fearlessness, and the courage to act quickly. With this potent energy, you may look at yourself, your life, or a particular situation in a new light, as Sagittarius helps encourage you to change or gain a new perspective. Sagittarius invites fun and liveliness into life, as it is a sign that also encourages spontaneous and adventurous energy. If you find yourself being challenged in life right now, Sagittarius will help you find, and hold onto your joy. It's a fun spirited sign that will encourage even the worst "negative Nancy" to find the silver lining in their situation and raise the vibration within by focusing on the good instead of the bad.The energy of Sagittarius will encourage you to let go of all expectations and the burden of your responsibilities, focusing your attention instead on the new experiences that have yet to come. It is said that when the full moon is in Sagittarius, all zodiac signs are going to get a taste of the Sagittarius way of life. For some, this can be exciting, embracing the impulsive and adventurous energies that this will trigger. They will follow their hearts, enjoying the true freedom and allowing it to bring a new element of change and excitement to their lives. For others, however, this can be a frightening experience that will disrupt their well planned and organized lifestyles. Instead of fighting this energy, embrace it. Open your mind, body and soul to the positive energies that come with the full moon in Sagittarius. Instead of allowing yourself to worry about all that could possibly go wrong, focus your attention on the possibilities before you, trusting that you are capable of whatever it takes to reach them.Internal conflicts may arise under this full moon as the Sun is situated in Gemini’s side of logic and reason, and the moon is in Sagittarius’ side of living in faith go head-to-head. It’s important to find balance between the two signs and their influence within us. If you are analytical, and always needing to know all of the steps in the process, you may miss important clues that are meant to guide you in the right direction. When you live by faith only, you miss the experience of trial and error which ultimately leads to your growth. Find balance between faith and logic to support you in moving forward.Emotions usually run pretty high around full moons, but this time around they may be easily triggered as we are also being influenced by a grand water trine. This planetary aspect occurs when there are planets moving through all of the water signs at one time. We have Neptune (the planet of inspiration & dreams) passing through Pisces, Venus (the planet of love & money) is in Cancer, and Jupiter (the planet of luck & expansion)  is in Scorpio. These planetary influences are digging up past emotional wounds, which might make you feel vulnerable. What and who is triggering your emotions?

 If you have been struggling with pains from the past, this is the time to address them. Don’t shy away from the painful memories or difficult feelings that are associated with your past. Instead, embrace these experiences, allowing yourself to accept all that you have been through and the ways that you can improve moving forward. Applying these concepts to your life will allow you to let go of the past, freeing yourself from this negative energy, and move forward with a clean slate.As if there isn’t enough going on the this full moon, there is also a grand trine in the fire signs. Fire inspires your creativity and passion. It gets you in touch with your senses and ignites your creative juices. Again, you may be feeling emotions churning on a very DEEP level! Chiron (the wounded healer) is in Aries helping you to level up in life. The north node (destiny) is in Leo helping you follow your passion and take what you “love” to the next level.With the Moon in Sagittarius and Neptune in Pisces, there may also be a strong desire within you to seek a deeper level of spiritual knowledge. Sagittarius helps you explore higher realms of spiritual truth as it is known to in the zodiac as the teacher, and the explorer. As a forward thinker, it also encourages you to look further down the path, and broaden your perspective, and concentrating on the bigger picture.You will feel the full moon effects for a day or two before, and after the exact full moon on May 29th. Use grounding techniques such as mediation, gardening, spending time in nature, yoga, or mindful breathing to help anchor your ideas to feel less overwhelmed during the energy shift. Connect with activities that bring you joy and happiness.Should you require assistance or guidance navigating your way through the new seas of energy, I am always available to provide energy reading services that will give you a clear picture of where you're coming from, where you're currently at, and where it is you are going based on your current energy impression. You can book a session online by clicking here.Much love to each and every one of you as you enter this new world of energy. Be kind to yourself as you would be to others, and be gentle with your expectations of yourself at this time. - The East Coast Energy Boutique

Jupiter Trines Neptune

On May 25, 2018, the second phase of a magical combination involving one of the biggest “feel good” energies of 2018 comes into play once again. Jupiter (the planet of belief) and Neptune (the planet of mystics & unexplainable phenomenon) have been urging us to look at the more spiritual, empathetic & mystical side of life. Special, and even unexplainable opportunities have been coming up as a result of their connection.

This marks the 2nd exact Jupiter - Neptune trine, since the first placement took place on Dec 2, 2017. Whatever important, or opportunistic themes you had pop up back in December is a good indicator of what could come your way with this 2nd trine transit. A new wave of opportunity could be flying in again, granting you blessings that didn't quite make it full circle the first time around. This cycle will be in effect through August when it will peak for the last time.The humanitarian part of us is now being triggered to pay attention and do our part to help out the world. More people are now getting drawn into charity work or lending a helping hand. Our empathy levels are raging, and too strong to ignore any longer. This “feel the feelings” combo in the sky could grace us with an opportunity that is so special, it could be the change we've been waiting for. It’s a time of magic, mixed with opportunity and power, to fuel us to recharge our emotional batteries.You will find it harder to ignore the poor, sick and needy as we shift into this new energy. Your personal values and morals are being leveled up as your energy rises, each to a new, higher standard. Helping others brings a great satisfaction to the soul, and finding ways to be more charitable is what will bring your soul more peace. Do your part to help in nature, the environment, and/or animal welfare.The interest in human rights and all the innocent victims of war and greed will be in the spotlight. Globally, these issues will be at the forefront as we come together as a community to fight for a common cause.The Jupiter - Neptune trine encourages individual and universal hope, generosity and community spirit. Many will begin their spiritual quest to seek out the truths within themselves. It is a great time to consult with priests, gurus or psychics, to receive the guidance required to stabilize and ground in this new energy. Enlightenment can come through dreams, visions or meditation. Many people are experiencing a new level of dreaming or visualizing. Auras and energy fields are becoming more visible, and the physical transition from one energy state to the other is now undeniable.https://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?o=15&p=48&l=ur1&category=amazonhomepage&f=ifr&linkID=2244963b730dc053405b6365988af4ac&t=902420-20&tracking_id=902420-20Some will feel a strong creative urge to create and express. Find an outlet for this energy to be released whether it be through music, art, dance or drama. This transit activates a strong urge to follow your dreams, and receive success without needing to sacrifice your ego or material possessions. Overall, you should be feeling an energy of being happy and content.Should you find yourself needing some guidance or insight throughout these energy shifts, please consider booking a reading session with me to help navigate your current situation and where to grow from here. - The East Coast Energy Boutique

The Royal Alignment

It’s incredible (and very likely) to think that the Royal Family employs their very own Astrological Advisor, guiding them through the most successful planetary alignments to live out their Royal engagements and events, and now, the Royal Wedding! If there is any day fit for a Prince to marry a Princess, it would be May 19th, 2018.The Late Princess Diana, Prince Harry’s Mother, was a Cancerean sun sign. She embraced and embodied everything a Cancerean is, emotional, caring & nurturing, family orientated, charitable, humble, loyal to a fault, and incredibly resilient. It’s also very interesting that both Diana’s sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, chose women with strong Cancerean placements within their charts. First, Prince William married Kate Middelton, who has a Cancerearn moon, and now, Prince Harry is set to wed Meghan Markle, who has a Cancerean Ascendent (Rising Sun).For Prince Harry and soon-to-be, Princess Meghan, Venus moving into Cancer is just another perfect omen to add to what should already be a perfect day to level up their commitment to one another.May 19th, 2018, is considered to be the best day for Leos and Virgos to marry. Meghan Markle is a Leo, and Prince Harry is a Virgo. At first glance, one might not understand the attraction between a fiery Leo (Meghan) and an earthy smarty-pants Virgo (Harry). However, the real key in astrological compatibility is the ascendant or rising sign – not the Sun signs we’re used to reading about in our horoscopes.Harry and Meghan were born under the influence of the opposite rising signs of Cancer (Meghan) and Capricorn (Harry). Opposites definitely do attract, especially in this case. Cancer (Meghan’s rising sign) is about security and nurturing, while Capricorn rising (Harry’s rising sun) brings structure and protection. These archetypal Mother (Cancer) and Father (Capricorn) dynamics are being played out here, even though they’re a totally progressive couple.Although it’s said that neighbouring signs such as Leo and Virgo don’t have so much in common, there are other magnetic aspects in Harry and Meghan's charts that have created this dynamic royal duo. A man’s Venus, shows what he finds attractive and also the kind of 'Goddess' energy he is searching for in a woman. Meghan’s Moon (her inner feminine) is in the sign of Libra, creating a super-sweet love connection.Photo Credit: Alexi Lubomirski / Kensington PalaceMeghan’s Venus, and Prince Harry's Sun are conjuct, which indicates a classic love connection. Meghan’s Pluto, and Prince Harry’s Venus, are conjuct, which is an aspect that indicates magnetic attraction between the two, which goes much deeper than the surface. There is a strong sense of intimacy and a sense of being transformed by love between Meghan and Prince Harry.In fact, their Moon-Venus placement is one of the most delightful aspects two people can have in their shared chart – it brings the loveliest romantic flow. Meghan’s Venus (what she finds beautiful) is in the sign of Virgo, which means she would be drawn to a man of intelligence – which is why Virgo Harry is totally her ideal guy.Another positive omen to this Royal Wedding, is that the Moon will be in Cancer, Diana’s sun sign, as they walk down the aisle. The Cancer Moon insures a spirit of warmth, nurturing, and adoration for Harry and Meghan.  The special, secret ingredient here, is that Meghan might just remind Harry of his Cancer mom – in the best possible ways under this aspect. Cancer is the sign of motherhood, family and our full range of emotions. So expect major waterworks from everyone involved and everyone who gathers to watch the couple marry.Lastly, weddings that take place in the zodiac sign of Taurus, will influence the marital bond to be very strong. A marriage in Taurus also promotes security, love and happiness, making this the last of a beautifully long list of positive omens for the royal wedding.So what can this royal couple expect to discover about themselves in marriage?Relationships always have their challenges – that’s what helps each individual to grow. And really, we’d be bored to tears if our partnerships were always flawless and challenge-free. Here’s where it gets complicated for Harry and Meghan, both of their Moons are ruled by Venus, creating a mutual desire for love and beauty, but the way they feel about security is quite different.https://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?o=15&p=48&l=ur1&category=amazonhomepage&f=ifr&linkID=5fbf1126acc55abf653e9eaff34595e8&t=902420-20&tracking_id=902420-20Meghan’s Libra Moon wants justice, equality, reciprocity, balance, and prefers to think (rather than feel) through emotional situations. There can also be some indecision with this lunar placement. She adores her network of friends and loves playing social butterfly.Prince Harry, on the other hand, with his earthy, strong Taurus Moon, may crave more comfort, stability and routine. They can sometimes miss each other on the emotional level. Luckily Harry’s Venus in Libra can bridge this gap by playing up his social side, even though that might go against his otherwise introverted nature.Opposition between Meghan’s Uranus and Prince Harry’s Moon, hints on an element of separation, living apart more often then a conventional marriage, and one partner wanting more freedom than the other.Their charts suggest they may start having kids sooner, rather than later, adding to the Royal family and their global influence.It looks like the Royal Family has considered the date of this wedding very carefully to best align with the cosmos to ensure this couple lasts a lifetime. They are the ones who are not only changing the hierarchy, but will change the world with their modern approach, classic love and loyalty, and their grounded healing hearts. - The East Coast Energy Boutique

Venus Enters Cancer

Tomorrow, May 19th, Venus, the Goddess of Love, moves into Cancer, bringing a welcomed change to all of our lives. In astrology, it’s Venus that often dictates our love lives. When she struts her stuff through the heavens and into different zodiac signs, how love appears in our lives, changes.Venus has been finishing up her time in Gemini, which was probably a rockier time for most of us. Even if you didn’t stray from your relationship, you felt torn about it in some way. Whether you weren’t quite sure if a particular person was “the one”, or you weren’t sure if you were ready to commit to a relationship, either way, something was unsettled in your love life.Now, as Venus moves into Cancer, we are nearing the midpoint of the year, and reflecting on all the lessons that we have learned thus far. During the first six months of this year, we were challenged by the dark side (shadow side) of our hearts; the parts we try to hide, the parts we’re still healing, or even the parts that we knew needed to be set free. We were challenged, but we were also given those challenges as opportunities to grow.https://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?o=15&p=48&l=ur1&category=amazonhomepage&f=ifr&linkID=5fbf1126acc55abf653e9eaff34595e8&t=902420-20&tracking_id=902420-20We will see a shift within ourselves and our love lives now, because, if Venus is the Goddess that rules all things connected to love and beauty, then Cancer is where She calls home. Venus excels here, she’s comfortable here, which is important because it’s these qualities that will be surfacing for all of us in the coming weeks. Venus’ placement in Cancer triggers her wants, needs, and desires for a home, a family, and something that is so stable and grounding she never has to fear losing it. She wants to get married, to share lives, even homes, and ultimately to enter into the kind of partnership that radiates not only warmth and love, but also feels like home.During this transit, we can expect some big changes, especially with Uranus just setting the stage by moving into Taurus. That transit shocked us awake with whatever our new reality is within us. This means that our relationships will be changing and likely will be getting much more serious.From now until early July, we will likely see couples who want to commit to each other, not out of obligation but out of the sheer excitement of being able to spend the rest of their lives with the one person in the world who makes their life that much better.Venus moving into Cancer is the ultimate time for upping your love game and getting serious about your commitments to another person. Don't be surprised at how romantically ewey and gooey you get over the next several weeks, as there are parts of you being awakened by this planetary shift. Be open to love now, both from yourself and from other people. - The East Coast Energy Boutique 

It's Going To Be A Bumpy Ride!

As we approach the Taurus Take-Over weekend, with the new moon, and the much awaited Uranus shift all into Taurus, we need to hold our focus as things may get a bit turbulent. Whether you are someone who enjoys the flutter of an elevator coming to a stop or not, we are about to feel the shift and we have to brace ourselves! If you haven’t already read your monthly horoscope for May, please read it here to be fully prepared for the events this month. Check out the ways the signs can remain focused while this elevator comes to a stop. Aries: “Shake Your Money Maker”With this shift focusing on your career, it’s important to remember to work LESS and not MORE. You have the ability to create a brand new energy around your career. You should focus your energy on bringing your existing ideas full circle, instead of brainstorming NEW ways to create a buzz. Your existing ideas to make that buzz happen need your energy and follow through. Taurus: “Expect the Unexpected”Just when you think you have it all figured out, what you like, what you don’t like, what you think you want, and how you feel about certain things, WILL CHANGE JUST... LIKE... THAT! You can literally wake up and see the world in a whole new way and have brand new perspective on each area of your life. Connections are strong with others, regardless of how hard you try and avoid social encounters, karma will find you! No need to worry Taurus, all of these changes are for the better! Gemini: “Tripping Over Some Feelings”The time has come Gemini, you ran, but you can’t hide. Your feelings and emotions catch up with you as the shift focuses on your inner self. You will connect with yourself on a new level, and feel some growth in your body, mind, and soul. Don’t be afraid to embrace this deeper side of yourself, as it will fuel the other areas of your life. Cancer: “Choose to roll instead of being dragged.”Whether you’re ready or not, Cancer, you are about to embark on a whole new way of life as every area of your life is is shifting into new experiences and beginnings. You should laugh your way through the adjustment, and learn to love yourself as you adjust to newness, no matter of how uncomfortable it may be. You will have a much better experience if you roll with the punches instead of being dragged through the mud of change. How you experience these new beginnings are up to you! Leo: “It’s A Family Affair.”This shift focuses on your home and family Leo. You will have many new members entering your circle this coming year, however, you lose a couple in this process too. Sometimes when we grow, people don’t know how to adapt to the new energy we carry which leads to a disconnect. Losing people along the way is part of the journey. Focus on the fact that those you lose make room for the new supportive ones that are want to join your circle. Virgo: “Speak Up Virgo, We can’t hear you in the back!”If there was ever a time for you to step up and have your voice heard Virgo, it’s now! You are about to gain a lot of recognition for all your hard work and this gives you a great platform to be heard. Whether you use your voice for Thanks or for change, it’s time for you to focus on owning your voice. Libra: “A Blast From The Past”This shift realigns you to revisit past people or experiences for an opportunity to rewrite how it all went down. Most people shrivel up thinking about the past rearing its ugly head, but this is a positive thing for you Libra. It’s going to catch you off guard and then make you relive a certain part of your life that needs to be adjusted karmically. Don’t worry Libra, the scales balance in your favor this time! Scorpio: “Rise & Shine”You should be use to rising up from the ashes in a new form Scorpio, it’s kind of your "thing". Alas, a new dawn is upon us, and we are FINALLY ready to take the stage and be comfortable in the spotlight as we rewrite how things are going in our lives. You have the confidence required to capture the kind of abundance you crave, so get ready to be accepting of change! Sagittarius: “ Breathing Easy”Enjoy your downtime Sag. You just survived a long, hard battle and came out victorious. Enjoy the break and the calmness and use your time wisely to recover. Focus on restoring balance after battle, as your mind, body and soul need to balance itself QUICKLY before life takes off again requiring you to stay grounded. Take the time NOW, to rebuild yourself, so you won't be swayed when the wind comes up again. Capricorn: “New Prioritize”So it’s time to get serious and focus on your newest ideas and projects as you’ve spent the right amount of time thinking it all through. You’ve thought of everything Capricorn. Now it’s time to take action and make you dreams come true! You literally have the ability to make your dreams become something very real. Be sure you have your dreams right and then do what you gotta do to make it come to life! Aquarius: “Proud & Loud”There is no better time then now for you to stand up for your uniqueness and weirdness. you have the right platform to defend yourself and your beliefs and be heard! Times are a changing and you have just enough confidence (on top of your usual awesomeness) to be weird and be accepted. You have some really great, emerging ideas that you will find acceptance of when you deliver them in a way that people can understand them. You're powerful right now Aquarius, focus your energy on speaking out, and speaking up! Pisces: “Fantasy Fish”You are about to dive into enchanted waters my fish friend. You are about to let loose and empower your carefree self by letting your mind drift off into dreamland where you feel most at home. You are going to swim into areas of mystery and intrigue, triggering the investigative part of your soul. enjoy the free swim Pisces, let the magical waters of life bring back the fantasy land you dream of. Thank you so much for reading! Your love & support is greatly appreciated!

Astro & Tarot Forecasts - May 2018

With April coming to a close with a powerful Full Moon in Scorpio, causing us to transform areas of our life that no longer serve us, May is about to unfold in all it's magical glory providing us with a month of huge planetary shifts that will impact each and every one of us, both on a global and personal level.To find out what May holds in store for you, and how to best navigate through the lessons this month, check your astrological & tarot forecasts below!

Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr.19)

Hello Aries!The Tarot shows you start the month off exhausted and overwhelmed. Your recent efforts over the last few weeks, has finally caught up to you and you are definitely feeling it! The recent Full Moon in Scorpio was a bit heavy, and contributes to your overall exhaustion as well.A certain calmness and peacefulness comes over you, as you are finally seeing your efforts come to fruition! You can finally SEE the product of your energy. This brings you to the middle of the month, where our New Moon takes place, along with Uranus making his first move into a new sign in 7 years! This shift will not only effect us personally, but will effect us on a global level. Take this time to daydream about your life and what it looks like, and invite that vision into your reality.You end the month on an extremely high note, and bask in the Glory of your successes. You are finally able to step away from it enough to actually acknowledge what you've accomplished. Venus infuses her love into you making you fall in love with your life again! This is a very good month for you once your energy stabilizes again in the first week of May. Many Blessings To You Aries!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot. 

Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20)

Hello Taurus!The Tarot shows you starting off the month reflecting on the past and the hurts it has caused you. With your birthday either just happening, or about to happen, it's natural for you in the process of shedding seasons to be reflective and go inward to reevaluate yourself before entering a New Natal Year. The recent Full Moon in Scorpio (your polar opposite) did a number on you causing you to feel more emotional, and contemplating life on a deeper level then normal.That phase quickly passes as you head towards the middle of the month. The New Moon and Uranus shifting signs for the first time in 7 years, is going to catch you in a place where your projects may experience delays as the Universe puts you on pause. This shift is going to impact you both personally and you will see the effects globally.As frustrating as this may be, its important to realize that everything will work itself out and you will be celebrating the completion of this project by the end of the month. Venus supports you nearing the end of the month, to fall in love with your life again. Take pride in reflecting on your completed project and give yourself credit. You will be basking in the light of self accomplishment. Many blessings to you Taurus!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot.

Gemini (May 21 - Jun. 20)

Hello Gemini!The Tarot shows you are starting off the month with fears and doubts surrounding your finances. It's important for you to realize, that your focus on the LACK in your life, is actually attracting lack TO your life. Your inner world is what gets created on the outside, so be mindful of your inner dialogue. We are still under the influence of the Full Moon in Scorpio who lends a great energy to let go of feelings and thoughts that aren't working FOR us anymore. Not only aren't they working FOR us, they are actually working AGAINST us. Use this time wisely Gemini, to help transform your thoughts around finances and you will see a shift in your outer world.The New Moon & Uranus making his first move in 7 years into another sign, is going to have an effect on you both on a personal level and a global level. You will find your focus on your work and wondering if you are still being fulfilled by the service you offer the world. With your birthday coming up it's natural for you to be in this state of "simmering" as you hit your boiling point once the sun moves into your sign. Once the Sun is in your sign Gemini, you will feel revitalized and renewed. Your intuition will be stronger and you will see clearer  then ever before. What a great way to start off your New Natal Year! Many blessings to you Gemini!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot. 

Cancer (Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

Hello Cancer!What a positive start to the month of May! You are feeling quite good actually despite not really having anything in particular to be excited about. But I think you shed some weight either physically, or emotionally, these past few weeks working up to our recent Full Moon in Scorpio. The moon caused you to LET GO of some things in your life, and now you are ready to celebrate!You are presented with an opportunity to advance yourself around the middle of the month. With the New Moon happening at that time, you can be sure you are attracting things into your life that will help you level up. Uranus also makes a move into a different sign for the first time in 7 years, and will have you feeling this both on a personal and global level. None the less, the shift may cause a delay, but no doubt your opportunities are still there and available to you. It's going to be a a lot of work, but you've also done a fair amount of work just to get where you're already at.Towards the end of the month, you may find you are running out of steam. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel and you just know your hard work and dedication is going to pay off push you past the finish line. You are not just good at your job Cancer, your passion makes you twice as skilled! Many blessings to you!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot. 

Leo (Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

Hello Leo!The Tarot shows you start of the month pretty calm as everything is moving pretty fast around you. You have a certain sense of satisfaction knowing your creativity and effort has built you a great foundation to move forward and build on. You used this recent Full Moon in Scorpio to your advantage and allowed some ugly truths deep inside to rise to the surface to be acknowledged and released. This was a huge deal for you Leo, because you've really been fixated and hooked on a certain way of thinking and feeling about certain topics, and just like that, someone flipped the switch and you are no longer stuck in that mind frame.You are coming full circle in your life. You may find yourself reflecting back on all the ENDINGS that have occurred, but deep down inside, you know those endings had to happen in order for you to embark on a better way of life. The New Moon in the middle of the month, paired with Uranus making his first move in 7 years to another sign, will have you experiencing what seems to be a pause. Don't get too caught up in feeling stuck. The Universe is merely allowing you time to process what's going on in your world so you can balance the scales before moving forward. With this being the end of your natal year, many things will be rising to the surface to either find it's new place inside you, or be let go.The end of the month brings you back to a place of calmness where you can feel connected to yourself again, and know that you are on the right path of making those tough life changing decisions. Many blessings to you Leo!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)

Hello Virgo!The Tarot shows you are starting of the month full of positivity and feeling the need to share your success with others. You've put a lot of hard work into building your career and you are on the verge of being promoted and advancing further. You have such a generous heart that your successes reach, not only to you and your family members, but those who are in need catch your attention any time you have the opportunity to give a little bit more.Moving towards the middle of the month, the tarot warns that you could lose control in a fit of rage and cause some very damaging situations with your words. Yes, your efforts seem to have been wasted, as the people at your work don't care about the job like you do Virgo. This adds to your frustration, and in an attempt to bite your tongue and stay calm, you create quite a bit of tension within your body. You could literally be sick to your stomach over the events you have experienced on the job. This happens around the New Moon and around the time Uranus makes his first move into another sign in 7 years. To say that you won't be feeling that shift would be a lie, however, knowing that the middle of the month could be an angry time, you can do what you can to make sure you avoid exploding at all costs. Use the New Moon energy to invite good, positive things into your life, and in doing so, the heavier, negative feelings should dissipate much faster.You will find yourself back to your normal mind frame by the end of the month. You have seemed to restore your balance within, and situations that occured no longer get you fired up the way they did around the middle of the month. You can find yourself being the one to mediate other conflicts among others now, as the smoke has cleared from your mind and the blood within you is no longer boiling in frustration. The month does bring you ups and downs, but you sail through the lessons with flying colors and return back to your normal, level headed, calm self, just in time for June. Many blessings to you Virgo!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot. 

 Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)

Hello Libra!The Tarot shows you start off the month in a state of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, the Full Moon in Scorpio did a number on you, and brought up a lot of painful past memories and feelings for you to process and let go. It appears you may have gotten stuck on the letting go part. We are still under that wonderful transformative energy of the moon, so please make a point of not only FEELING, but RELEASE those feelings so you can move on in a lighter way.Towards the middle of the month, it seems you still decide to carry much weight into the New Moon. Your depression and anxiety have grown so monstrous inside you, that it is literally taking on a life of its own. Please use this New Moon to invite calmness and happiness into your world. Release the anxiety and sadness to the universe to transform into better energies. Uranus makes his first move in 7 years into another sign around this time. This means you will be feeling your focus shift and this will be the turning point to release your depressive state.You will have Venus shinning her light and love on you moving towards the end of the month. You will see things settle in yourself, and in your environment. Your job stabilizes and the money you need will be provided to you at this time. You will be more focused on finding enjoyment in your world again, as the light takes over and banishes the depression you've been carrying. You will be able to find appreciation in your environment again, now that you are able to see things clearly and not be blurred by your sadness. Many blessings to you Libra!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

Hello Scorpio!The Tarot shows you start of the month busting free of the mental limitations that have been holding you back! You have been struggling for a while now Scorpio, as you've been pulled into the depths of your feelings and memories. These have brought you down and have fed the depression that grows like a weed inside you. The recent Full Moon in your sign helped you to rid a lot of that negative energy, and help you adopt a different mind set. What was once a limiting belief, is now your strength in moving forward.The middle of the month will slam the door on any negative feelings that didn't get released through this last Full Moon. The New Moon and Uranus making his first move into another sign in 7 years, will provide you with the shift you need to move away from the darkness you've been living in, and step into the light of calmness and positivity. Be sure to evaluate all the heavy areas of your life and do your part to cut ties with those that are no longer supporting your growth.Nearing the end of the month you will find yourself experiencing minor life situations that are occurring to prepare you for the future on a much grander scale. For instance, you may offer to help a friend in need, only to find yourself in the same situation in the future. Do what you can to learn from these situations now, to know how to navigate through them when the time comes. This is a lighthearted lesson, so don't be too serious. Many blessings to you Scorpio!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Hello Sagittarius!The Tarot shows you start off the month celebrating the last leg in your journey. You have put forth such drive and determination the last few months to make long lasting changes to your life, that you are just starting to see come into reality. You have been given these opportunities to grow from, and you have done very well in digging deep to access your inner power and strength to keep to your plans and see things through.The middle of the month will bring you positive energies to your relationships. With the New Moon and Uranus making a shift into a new sign, you will feel that shift reverberate through the way you interact with those you love. Cherish this time with your loved ones, as the energy supports making deeper connections.Venus is with you as you near the end of the month, shinning her love of all things pleasure over you and your life.You will find yourself renewing your love and appreciation for the small things in life, as you work hard to bring balance to other areas. You are juggling many balls at this time, but under a lighter and positive energy then normal. You will be able to balance things without feeling the pressure of HAVING to, and find that you are very successful in dong so when you feel supported versus feeling overwhelmed. Many blessings to you Sagittarius!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot.

Capricorn (Dec. 23 - Jan. 19)

Hello Capricorn!The Tarot shows you start the month off with love on your brain. If you are currently paired and in a relationship, you will be feeling a deeper connection to your partner at this time. If you are single, you may be surprised how much you are thinking about the possibility of a relationship or romance. You might also find it shocking to be having the feelings you're having about someone right now, as you put so much effort into trying to be low key about those you find yourself attracted to. The recent Full Moon in Scorpio has triggered the deep urges and desires inside you, and it makes perfect sense for you to be exploring your thoughts and feeling around relationships at this time.The middle of the month kind of brings you down a peg, as you focus more on the money in your life. It seems you are no longer satisfied with your financial situation and are thinking of ways to create new more stable sources of income. This being around the New Moon, offers a great time for you to envision what you want to do in life to attract that kind of income, and use the New Moon energy to create a positive form of income that will satisfy your financial and creative needs. Uranus also make a big move around this time, which you will feel on both a global and personal level. This shift may cause a temporary pause in the acquiring of new income but, rest assured that you will find yourself being proactive and attracting opportunities to you that you once wouldn't even consider accepting.It's important for you to remember that the end of the month may be a bit more stressful for you, as you seem to allow yourself to be swallowed up by the fears and anxieties around your life path. Sleep can be disrupted and physical symptoms can appear as you surrender to your negative thoughts and sit in the darkness and heaviness of your feelings. Working towards the Full Moon at the end of the month, you should be actively keeping a mental note of all the things you no longer want to think, feel or deal with in your life. The Full Moon acts as a great way to let go of the things that no longer serve you well. Lord knows your list is getting a bit long in that department Capricorn! Time to shed some of that mental and emotional weight you've been carrying. Many blessings to you Capricorn!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

Hello Aquarius!The Tarot shows you start the month off sitting pretty as you bask in the glory of your accomplishments. Things are going well for you at this time, and you are feeling pretty good about it. You have reached a level of comfort in all areas of your life, which is a much needed change from the struggles you just recently endured. The Full Moon in Scorpio we just had, helped you out by ridding those last few negative thoughts and feelings you were still holding onto. Now that they are gone, you are experiencing a sense of peace and calmness as you survey your life and realize that you're actually going to be okay!Hold onto those good feelings for dear life, because as you enter the middle of the month you may have those negative voices get louder inside your head. The New Moon and Uranus making his first move into a different sign for the first time in 7 years, can have you seeing things from a different perspective that may not serve you well. It's a time when you can be a bit delusional in your thinking and get fixated on things that don't really matter. Try to be aware of this shift happening inside you, and remind yourself that this feeling is only temporary.At the end of the month, you turn your thoughts around again, this time working FOR you instead of AGAINST you. With Venus infusing you with her love and enjoyment for all things pleasurable, you are going to find out how deep your passion really goes when you are confronted with an issue that you must stand up and fight for what you believe in. This isn't foreign territory for you Aquarius, you are more than willing to stand up for what you believe in, especially when your family and friends are concerned. Remember that we can chose to draw strength from negative situations and transform that energy into passion. So make sure you are feeding the right energy to propel you forward and not get caught up in fighting a losing battle. Many blessings to you Aquarius!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

Hello Pisces!The Tarot shows you starting off this month among messy details of a legal matter. Where ever there is paperwork, you can bet there are errors. You may be experiencing a delay in legal proceedings as well. Basically, the scales are unbalanced at the start of the month, and no doubt the recent Full Moon in Scorpio brought up lots of feelings for you to process around this particular matter.It seems this energy follows with you into the middle of the month where you can be feeling the frustrations of having delays hold up your plans. The New Moon and Uranus moving into a new sign for the first time in 7 years, can act in your favor to speed things up and move forward quickly to get out of this rut. Use the New Moon energy to invite the light energy and positive elements into your life. You know what you don't what, so use that information to figure out what you do want.You will have Venus, the planet of love and pleasure, with you moving towards the end of the month, which will cause you to explore the thoughts and feelings you have around relationships and the elements in your life that bring you joy. Be warned though Pisces, you are walking a very thin line between using your inner strength to help build you up, versus using it to take you down. With the Full Moon at the end of the month, you can be sure you will be thinking and feeling about every success and failure in your life. Use the Full Moon energy to release the heavy and negative thoughts and feelings within you, so you can be well balanced and grounded taking on the new opportunities that await you in the month of June. Many blessings to you Pisces!The Tarot Deck used in this reading is The Revelations Tarot.Thank you so much for all the love and support you show me through liking, sharing, and commenting on my posts. I offer personalized & detailed readings both by email and over the phone Monday to Friday to clients all over the world.- The East Coast Energy Boutique

Full Moon In Scorpio

With every Full Moon, we get the chance to have an area of our life illuminated for us to examine, process, and release, allowing us to grow and evolve.Full Moons are very much about ""Letting go what no longer serves us". Emotions are heightened around full moons, and because of that, the old heavy and negative crap we have stored inside us, takes the opportunity to be acknowledged, expressed and released. Most times, RELEASE is what's needed in order for us to raise our vibration. Making space for something more positive to enter our lives, and fill the void where the bad and heavy thoughts and feelings use to be, is the most difficult part. It requires us to take a good look in the mirror, and dig deep into our subconscious minds to transform our outdated thoughts and feelings.On April 29th/30th (depending on where you live in the world) marks this month's Full Moon. Since the Sun has entered Taurus, our moon is naturally in Scorpio, it's polar opposite. Scorpio is a sign of mystery, transformation, deep conversation, intuition, power, and subconscious activity. It's truly the most powerful full moon positioning there can be, mixing the powers of the full moon with the most powerful of the signs.This Full Moon in Scorpio is going to be a heavy one! It will be providing us all a chance to have what isn't working in our lives, to be illuminated so that we cannot avoid this issue any longer. Where ever we need to transform and let the heavy crap go in order to grow, that will be what rises to the surface under this beautifully powerful and changing moon. This energy is going to make us hyper-focused on things that don't sit well with us anymore. Whatever we've been avoiding thinking, feeling or acknowledging, will rise to be processed and then released.That's some pretty heavy shit!!You probably won't feel the greatest until you are able to release it. The energy from any full moon can be felt for 3 days both prior to, and after, the actual full moon day. So if you've found yourself feeling heavy, and kind sad or confused, feeling like you don't belong here, and that this world seems to be confusing and overwhelming, no doubt you can blame the moon for that! Physically, we tend to retain water during this lunar phase, because, as you know; we are made up of water, and moons have a very strong pull on our oceans, and tides, so understandably we will feel that pull as well. Scorpio is a water sign, so again, this full moon stationed in Scorpio is going to be FELT whether you like it or not!The beautiful thing about this full moon, is that once its over, you will experience a calming in your world. It will seem as though a new pace has been set and you suddenly have the focus and clarity to carry out projects and ideas that you've been stuck on for years. Your outlook and confidence will have shifted to a higher realm of vibration, which is what you need in order to take on the next chapter of your life. Psychic insights, intuition and dreams are all heightened during a full moon phase, and this one being in Scorpio is like the moon is jacked up on steroids. Scorpio being very naturally psychic and intuitive anyways, means that we will all be receiving insights, and messages from the Universe and the higher realms to provide us with both validation and guidance, that we are where we need to be in order to get to where we want to go.So what can you do to make the best of this time and energy? Ask yourself: What areas in life do you find draining? What parts of your life are you happy with? These answers will guide you to what doesn't feel good in your world, and THAT'S what needs to change! This is not a time to numb yourself and put off thinking about the things that you spend so much energy on trying to avoid and ignore. This energy is kind enough to allow you to take the lead in transforming yourself, however; if you make no effort to look into yourself deeper, this energy has a way of forcing you to deal with the situations you want to avoid.Will you roll with this energy, or be dragged?!Remember to be kind and gentle with yourself. You will be thinking and feeling a lot of different things over the course of the days to come. Shifting your energy is never easy, but I promise you, you will be glad you let the process happen once you have all the great upcoming opportunities in front of you. They will only appear when you've taken the time to make the space in your life for positive people and situations to find their spot within your path. It's time to level up! - The Energy Boutique https://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?o=15&p=48&l=ur1&category=amazonhomepage&f=ifr&linkID=b394447823dc25aa774bb2af8a214f13&t=902420-20&tracking_id=902420-20