Horoscopes

Warm Hugs Only is a Ukrainian fashion brand that started in 2019. Warm Hugs Only is founded by Olia and Svi (you can read more about them here). They make knitwear from cotton and wool. Their craftsmanship is awesome. Last summer I bought a Warm Hugs Only sweater, and I’m still very very happy with it. (I make a sport out of buying from small, fair and sustainable brands instead of big billionaire brands.) It came in a cotton bag with my initials embroidered on it, which was such a lovely surprise. At the moment, these two women are not able to do their work. Obviously… Since their country needs to defend itself against Putin and his loyal followers. I find myself feeling quite useless these days, not feeling like I can contribute much to the people of Ukraine. I do believe that prayers work, in the most mystic sense (I don’t identify as a religious person; but praying is intention setting, intention is energy and focus, and it will go somewhere). And to speak in religious language, this is a war of David and Goliath; and I need to believe that David can win. Anyways, back to Warm Hugs Only… In my last article I shared a link to donate to the Red Cross. Here I share a link to donate to Warm Hugs Only. Support these two ladies in helping their country. The money goes to Ukraine! So it’s actually not a donation to Warm Hugs Only, but it is to help Warm Hugs Only to help Ukraine. These lovely ladies promise to offer discounts to everyone who donated when they can go back to producing their beautiful knitwear. But honestly, you shouldn’t donate to get a discount on a later day. Donate because it feels like it is a good thing to do (and if you can miss the money). If you really must get something in return for donating, donate for good karma, not for discounts. Currently Olia and Svi have no knitwear available in their shop, because of the current situation in Ukraine, but if you’re curious about the clothing that they usually make and that they hopefully can continue to make in future and more peaceful times, check out their instagram.

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These horoscopes are written for the Full Moon in Leo that occurs February 16th 2022. The horoscopes also take the Venus-Mars conjunction into account that happens on the same day.

The horoscopes are valid for the week leading up to February 16th and the week after.

Read for your Rising Sign first and Sun Sign second.

These horoscopes are written for your rising sign (ascendant). I advice you to read the horoscope for your rising sign. You may also read the horoscope for your Sun sign for extra inspiration. These horoscopes are meant to offer you support and inspiration. You can leave the things that don’t resonate with you.

If you don’t know your rising sign, follow the instructions on this page to figure it out or book a consultation with me. 

The horoscopes are listed from Aries – Pisces

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To express my gratitude for the countless gifts we are bestowed with, I wanted to take some roses, carry them a long distance into the heart of a forest and leave the flowers with the water as a gift to the life giving forces of nature. While I was there, touching and sitting on the rocks, I thought of the people before me who had come there and perhaps taken a bath, washed their clothes or collected water for their homes. And while leaving I thought of the people who would come here next, wishing they would wonder where the flowers came from. Maybe their hearts will grow softer and they wouldn’t toss their plastic bottles and wrappers into the same water. Whenever I shoot flowers, fruits or vegetables in a landscape or in the city, I always leave them behind. I find this gesture fulfilling and spiritually satisfying, just feels natural. As the water flows, the petals will flow along and as the earth sits still, the pomegranate or an orange will thicken and sweeten, feeding many in need, I am sure.

By Imdad Barbhuyan (instagram post of December 27th 2021)

The photo and quote above just speak Jupiter in Pisces to me. Perfectly!

Jupiter is the planet of wisdom, religion, philosophy, spirituality, blessings, luck, good fortune, hope and dreams.

What is luck? What is being lucky? Is it being rich? Having money in the bank account? Or is it being wise? Being a good person? Feeling love in your heart? Having compassion…

One of the most important things I learned during my stay in Mysore, India, in December 2019, is to make offerings. No matter how poor, I saw every Indian make an offering in temples. One doesn’t dare to ask the gods and goddesses for blessings without making an offering. Western tourists would hold their hands out for blessings, but they were often unwilling to offer even one rupee.

That’s not how Jupiter works… Jupiter in Pisces teaches us that real fortune, richness and love is found in making offerings and in having compassion.

Jupiter in Pisces wants us to offer flower petals to the rivers.

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Tap Into Your Courage

The New Moon arrives on December 4th 8.43 am CET. This New Moon is a Solar Eclipse, which means that the Sun, Moon and Earth are lined up in such a way that the Moon blocks the Sun’s light from reaching the Earth. This is the last eclipse of a series of eclipses that took place on the Gemini – Sagittarius axis. This means that we’re closing a chapter in the part of our natal chart that contains the Gemini – Sagittarius axis. Something is coming to fulfilment and completion, or maybe simply to an ending. Given that this eclipse is a New Moon, there’s also a brand new start to be made.

Given that the New Moon is at 12 degrees Sagittarius and Mercury is at 15 degrees Sagittarius, there’s quite a statement to be made. Especially if you have the ascendant, midheaven, Sun, Moon or a personal planet in between 11-16 degrees of any of the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces).

This New Moon is ruled by Jupiter. Jupiter at 25 degrees of Aquarius receives an intense square from and is overcome by Mars at 23 degrees Scorpio. This suggests to me that Jupiter’s general optimism is challenged by the defensive attitude of Mars in Scorpio. Mars in Scorpio is that Scorpion ready to attack (but only does so if it feels it’s necessary; and necessary doesn’t always mean justifiable, and what is necessary in the eyes of one isn’t always so in the eyes of another). Mars in Scorpio is boiling water. Mars in Scorpio is that CIA agent interrogating. Mars in Scorpio is just fucking intense and not so nice at all. Jupiter naturally is optimistic, and the Sagittarius signature is philosophical and adventurous. Jupiter is focused on bringing about good stuff. Jupiter brings connection, while Mars brings separation. You can see the friction between the two.

Mars leaves a mark on this New Moon. In your chart, this New Moon takes place in the house that contains Sagittarius. But the houses that contain Aquarius and Scorpio may feel very present too, because that’s where Jupiter and Mars are at the moment. If you have your own natal chart, and know which houses contain these signs, you can ask yourself how the houses are connected at this moment.

Mars and Jupiter do have certain things in common. Both are masculine / yang. Both Mars / Scorpio can be very defensive of themselves. Jupiter / Sagittarius ‘is always right’ or ‘knows it better’. For some this New Moon may be about stating your truth. About standing up for yourself / others / something that matters. Scorpio can sometimes hold on for too long. Sagittarius can sometimes become dogmatic. For some this New Moon may come with the lesson of finding balance between not giving your truth away too easily and not holding on for too long; the balance between daring to enter an argument in order to stand up for your opinion and not being able to leave the argument because you can’t give up on trying to convince someone who will not be convinced.

Both Mars and Jupiter are courageous in their own way. Both have strong desires! They just go after their desires in different ways. Desire may run high with this New Moon. You may feel a strong urge to go after what you want. I can’t advice you to go for it, I also can’t advice against it. I can’t predict that you will get what you want. However, an archer that doesn’t shoot, will never hit the mark anyways. It’s not in Sagittarius’ nature to sit still. This archer needs to aim at something and go after it. Maybe it’s just simply about ordering pizza for you and honouring your desire for carbs. Maybe it’s about doing the fucking scary thing of declaring your love to someone. Maybe it’s about doing the fucking scary thing of ending a relationship and honouring your desire to be single.

The New Moon takes place in the second decan of Sagittarius. This decan is related to the Nine of Wands card in Tarot. The Nine of Wands is also known as ‘the Lord of Strength’. As Susan Chang writes about the Nine of Wands in her book ’36 secrets: A Decanic Journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot’ (page 186): “Here we find previously untapped resources within ourselves to do the One Brave Thing.” This card speaks about going on in the face of adversity, continuing through challenges and about tapping into personal power, strength and courage.

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