September 1: Rabbit! Rabbit! The month is off to a magical start as the Moon aligns with mysterious Neptune shortly before dawn. Dreams may be prescient. Kinship with Nature and loved ones envelops sensitive early birds. By mid-morning the Moon…
August 1: This afternoon’s Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius, the first of two Full Moons in August, has energy levels and emotions at peak levels. Expect the midday hours to feel almost frenzied. Mostly, the Full Moon evokes the enduring…
July 1: Spirits are high as July begins. The conjunct Cancer Sun and Mercury form encouraging sextile alignments with optimistic Jupiter. The uplifting energies brighten moods and lighten the loads of travelers. Get an early start to take full advantage…
A poignant blue moon, an assortment of retrogrades, and the promise that many of us can look forward to heart-touching reunions and visits to old haunts are highlights for this season’s forecast by Eric Linter.
June 1: Wide-eyed night owls may be swept up in merriment. Hope and optimism are high. Under the waxing Scorpio Moon feelings run deep and true but moods can change quickly. After dawn mixed trends caution against expecting too much…
May 1: The new month begins under a waxing Virgo Moon. Early birds are moved to get busy by an engaging lunar sextile to Mars. Shortly after noon Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius, the intrepid sign of friendship and community.…
April 1: Jesters and jokers are in fine humor early this morning. A waxing Leo Moon is busy, aspecting Uranus, Venus and Jupiter. The configurations are a mixed bag. A friend may back out of a previously arranged meeting due…
The astrological new year and season of rebirth is here! Get ready for action. Big astrological changes are reverberating across our world. As Saturn, Pluto and Mars move into new signs, life stories turn a page.
March 1: Emotions are calm as the Moon in Cancer harmonizes with the Pisces Sun most of the day. Inner knowing and certainty are strengthened. Trust your intuition. Things may get dicey tonight when the waxing Moon tests both Venus…
February 1: Early risers greet the first day of the new month with steely determination. A lunar trine to Saturn leads folks to face challenges head on. Good preparation and experience are timely essentials. However, the Gemini Moon is void…
Now that Mars is again on the move only two planets — Mercury and Uranus — remain retrograde. Mercury resumes forward motion on Wednesday, January 18th and Uranus follows suit on Sunday the 22nd.
Challenging patterns we’ve been stuck in will break down. Coming celestial trends are encouraging while others are quietly reassuring. The stars will ask us to be more forgiving, cooperative and considerate.
January 1: Happy New Year!!! A fortuitous post midnight conjunction of Venus and Pluto is the very first planetary alignment of 2023. The heaven-sent aspect helps keep hearts pulsing, music playing and party lights burning into the wee hours of…
December 1: Rabbit! Rabbit! The new month begins with a post midnight opposition between Venus and Mars. For night owls and insomniacs the alignment stirs passions. Because Mars is retrograde, unmet needs and unrequited love may be recurring themes, especially…
November 1: The stars offer up an edgy day. The Aquarius Moon reaches her tense First Quarter stage during the wee hours of the morning Because the Scorpio Sun is close by Mercury, Venus and the Lunar South Node, feelings…
We’ve got many changes ahead of us, starting this weekend. Saturday night is a great date night. Happy reunions and returns to places of the heart are likely.
October 1: Do the weekend chores this morning while the Sagittarius Moon aligns with retrograding Saturn and Mars. The good news for procrastinators is the Moon/Saturn alignment encourages taking a second look at projects you’ve been putting off. Venus’ early afternoon…
September 1: Rabbit! Rabbit! Bunnies are advised to get an early start today. The first dawning light of the new month feels auspicious. The waxing Scorpio Moon is in harmony with the Virgo Sun while Mars is forming a potent…
As we reach the latter stages of the year, momentous changes are under way. The pesky “upset the apple cart” square between Saturn and Uranus, a fixture during chaotic 2021, is realigning and gaining strength.
August 1: In a rare celestial event, Mars and Uranus join forces with the Lunar North Node today. The volatile energies unleashed require careful handling. Paired, Mars and Uranus can be an explosive combination. The North Node symbolizes our collective…
July 1: The recently new Leo Moon is superbly aligned with Jupiter and Venus. Moods are buoyant. Almost everyone is eager to get on with a show of some sort. Personal talents are on display. Hobbies are great fun. Socializing…
June 1: Rabbit! Rabbit! Northern Hemisphere dwellers may truly feel as though they are “knee deep” in the lushness of June. A rousing lunar square to Jupiter in Aries makes it easy to marvel at the splendor of the new…
May 1: Here in New England May 1st is the essence of springtime. Emerging leaves, perfumed flowers and cheerful birdsongs punctuate the day. While outer appearances convey comforting seasonal normalcy, much is brewing beneath the surface. Coming on the heels…
April 1: In the deepest dark of night, during the wee hours of the early morning, the Moon is new in Aries. I think of this singular celestial event as the true start of the astrological year. And this year…
March 1: The void of course Aquarius Moon, at the end of her monthly cycle, holds sway this morning. Due to a steamy stellium of Venus, Mars and Pluto, relationships are complex, captivating and at times intensely dramatic. Aquarian-oriented folks…
On Sunday, the 13th we move our clocks ahead one hour. This can be a day of notable dreams and spiritual experiences. Sleeping in can also be delicious.
February 1: Rabbit! Rabbit! The month begins with the post-midnight Aquarius New Moon. The Sun and Moon are conjunct Saturn and all three celestial bodies are at odds with Uranus. This foretells a new activity cycle filled with unexpected challenges.…
January 1: Happy New Year!!! May all good things be yours in 2022! The waning Moon goes void of course during the wee hours of the morning. Dreams may inspire, alert or alarm. The first major alignment of the year…
December 1: The waning Libra Moon is void of course during the overnight period. Edgy souls may wrestle with unsettled relationship issues. In nearly perfect synchronicity, the Moon enters Scorpio with the dawning new day. Emotions intensify. Neptune also resumes…
November 1: November begins with an optimism-fueling trine between Mercury and Jupiter. The angle, exact minutes after midnight, eases worries and brings knowing confidence. The future looks promising. During the morning a waning Virgo Moon and Pluto provide the determination…
October 1: The waning Leo Moon’s opposition to serious Saturn gives the morning hours a gritty feel. Necessities and responsibilities loom large and with Mercury simultaneously testing Pluto, attitude is everything. Employ both mental and spiritual awareness and carry on…
September 1: Rabbit! Rabbit! Bunny! Bunny! Shortly after midnight the Moon enters her own cozy nesting sign of Cancer. Childhood memories as well as protective and mothering instincts are stirred but an early morning lunar square to Mercury could present…
The retrogrades will gradually end with the onset of cooler weather. A renewed sense of forward movement will grow over the course of the forecast period. If we remember our sense of wonder and honor the privilege of being alive, great things can and will emerge from these challenging days.
August 1: Opinions are closely held and sharply divided. Tempers easily flare. If sensitive issues are under discussion, be they personal, professional, political or otherwise, proceed accordingly. Because the Leo Sun and Mercury stand opposite Saturn, a separation is more…
July 1: July begins with a precious heavenly gift plus a few added wrinkles. The fiery Aries Moon is well aligned with Venus in Leo, giving playful, creative and affectionate people rousing encouragement. The pleasurable early morning hours are tempered…
June 1: Moonlit lovers and other night owls feel warm and cozy. Day dawns with the Pisces Moon conjunct Jupiter, setting the morning off with heads held high and confident steps. Sunny optimism persists through much of the day but…
May 1: Garden lovers and aficionados of Mother Nature enjoy the opening of Spring’s most sensuous month. Reverberations from yesterday’s eye-opening Sun/Uranus conjunction continue. New priorities and partnerships are emerging. Social movements gather momentum. Relax and take time to contemplate…
April 1: Look Ma, no retrogrades! And that’s no April Fools’ Day joke. The planets are all moving forward as the month begins. Full speed ahead. In a timely manner for those who prize good-natured fun, the Moon makes her…
March 1: March begins under a string of soothing lunar aspects to Saturn, Mercury and Jupiter, the trio of planets holding court in visionary Aquarius. The egalitarian sign of the Waterbearer represents friendship and community consciousness. The Libra Moon’s predawn…
Spring, the season of bright hopes is near. The planets overhead hold the promise of a new paradigm. Our forecast begins with Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter joined together in visionary Aquarius.
February 1: After some nighttime hurdles the new month assumes solid footing. If you work the night shift, watch your speed and stay calm. An ominous, early morning Solar square to Mars makes night owls and early-risers ultra serious and…
January 1: Happy New Year! Here’s wishing you dear reader, all good things in 2021! The waning Moon promotes celebratory moods from her perch in dramatic Leo. Mental Mercury’s early morning sextile to magical Neptune is the first planetary alignment of…
December 1: Following yesterday’s Gemini Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse many people experience a letdown in energy. With the now waning Moon void of course, normally subconscious undercurrents swirl. Watch what you say and how you say it. Physical and/or mental restlessness…
November 1: A collective exhale follows yesterday’s momentous Full Moon. From before dawn until long after night falls the now waning Moon makes a series of reassuring angles. A lunar sextile to Neptune brings sweet dreams and arouses aspirations. By…
October 1: Fitting a year of incredible highlights and daunting lowlights, October begins and ends with soul stirring Full Moons. Today's Harvest Moon in Aries underscores the lasting ties and divisions shared between one's self and life partners. Be nice.…
September 1: There’s nothing dull about the start of September. Mercury’s early morning trine to Pluto, the month’s first major alignment, sets inquisitive minds as well as spiritual seekers on impassioned searches for facts, important data and ultimate understanding. Insights…
As September’s calendar page opens, the historic triple conjunction of Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto continues to transform our lives and institutions.
August 1: There are several notably bright moments today. However, it’s best to keep your cool as the nearly full Capricorn Moon sends shockwaves through a complex configuration of several other planets. Mental Mercury forms a testing opposition with Pluto…
July 1: Eclipse season continues as July gets under way. Today’s waxing Scorpio Moon stirs powerful memories and urges, many based on deeply held principles. Regardless of how strong passions may feel in the moment, the approaching Lunar Eclipse of…
June 1: The celestial auspices are excellent as June begins. A waxing Libra Moon forms morning trines to the Gemini Sun and Venus. Moods are cheerful and flirtatious as social ties blossom. Conversations and correspondence bring better than expected news.…
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