ASTRO FORECAST SUMMER 2023

The lunar nodes change signs July 17th, with the north node of destiny moving into Aries, the sign of battle, while the south node moves into Libra, the sign of balance. The node cycle is a constant tension between two opposites, the head (north node) eating the tail (south node) like an ouroboros. The north node is symbolic of our destiny or deep, soul-driven desires. Think of it as your north star: where are you headed and how?

Aries, ruled by fiery Mars, is the first sign of the zodiac and rules the 1st house: the house of self! The first house represents a person’s identity – from appearance to temperament – and is defined by the rising sign. With the north node in Aries, the summer will kick off an 18-month cycle where we are all challenged to consider the “I” and the “we”. What house Aries is in in our personal charts will help us understand which areas of life this applies to. With the north node in an Aries’ house, our “I” will be saying: “Look here! See me!” But while we strive to satisfy our ego, we need to be careful that we don’t throw others into the shadows, or worse, under the bus.

If you know your rising sign, you can figure out which house Aries is in your chart by counting forward from that sign. i.e. if Scorpio is in your first house, it is your rising sign and Aries is six signs after Scorpio, placing it in the 6th house.

The following horoscopes should be read for your rising sign (the sign that is in the first house of your natal chart) and are meant as fun guidance for the nodal transition as we collectively navigate the “I” and “we” this summer!

LEO

The north node will pull into your 9th house of learning and spiritual expansion, so if you’ve been thinking of exploring new studies or building a new skill, this astrology is supporting that destiny! Dig in now and watch your world expand!

VIRGO

As the north node enters your 8th house you might find yourself feeling possessive and fearing loss, but remember that south node in Libra, your second house: you have a lot of personal value! Hold things lightly, and let go of a scarcity mindset.

LIBRA

With a 7th house Aries you were already driven. But with the north node arrival, the next 18 months' challenge to you see how you get there together and stop going it alone.

SCORPIO

Have you been trying to start a fitness or health routine since…waaaay back? This might be your year with the north node arriving in your 6th house of health, wellness and daily routines. The north node is going to support you in buckling down and getting the everyday to be the life you have long been trying to build.

ARIES

The north node of destiny enters Aries in July and sets you on a path for re-emergence! For the next 18 months the node of destiny will be in your first house, pushing you to step into your powerful “I”; at the same time the south node in your 7th house of relationships reminds you that no one is an island.

TAURUS

The north node will be lurking in your 12th house: the end of the cycle. If you think of the astrological houses as the circle of birth/death/rejuvenation, the 12th house is the soil from which the next cycle will be birthed. With the north node in this part of a chart, pay attention to the subconscious, record your dreams and do your shadow work.

SAGITTARIUS

With a 5th house Aries, you already spend a lot of your time being creative (that’s why you’re reading this catalog, right?), so with the north node settling in for 18 months you are about to experience a wild ride in your creative and pleasure practices. This might be the year your online shop blows up or you land some press that shines a spotlight on your talents. You probably already have a feisty home life with an Aries fourth house. Doubling down with a visit from the north node suggests that some things you have been longing for in that sphere are finally in the cards.

CAPRICORN

GEMINI

The north node is stirring up your 11th house of friendships and the collective while the south node is keeping things balanced in your 5th house of pleasure, love and creativity, reminding you to fuel your private fires in order to stoke the communal ones. You might find yourself leading a group or at the very least, fomenting some collective creativity – maybe it’s time to start that band?

CANCER

Your 10th house is in Aries, the house of career and public image. The north node is going to challenge you to show up and distinguish yourself in your professional ambitions, just don’t forget about the 4th house – the house of home and family where the south node will be: a nurtured private life helps keep your public one in balance.

AQUARIUS

An Aries 3rd house means you are a passionate communicator so this nodal transit is going to dial that up a few notches as it traverses your 3rd house of intellect and communication. You will be driven to get your ideas into the world, but that south node reminds you to check your citations, get an editor, and make sure to give credit where credit is due. With an Aries 2nd house, you are a go-getter who knows your value. This next 18 months promise strides in this area – whether you negotiate a raise or sell your first painting – you will be defining your worth and what material gains you do or do not want to tied to that.

PISCES