The astrological event of the year is here
You might have already started feeling the tension building in the air over the last week. If so, you are not alone! If not, you might be in the clear. This won't affect everyone personally, but many will experiences shifts. A major astrological transit is coming to fruition on Monday, August 1st, that is going to turn some things on their head both collectively and personally. The North Node, which has been in Taurus since early January and will remain there until July 2023, is forming an exact conjunction with Mars, the planet of fast action, assertion, and heated emotion, and Uranus, the planet of rebellious disruption, pivots, and surprises. This event hasn’t happened since around 300 BC! I have a hard time even wrapping my head around that timeline, but it’s definitely more than a once in a lifetime transit.
Let’s just say, if you had a plan for how things were supposed to go right now, you’re better off throwing it out the window and surrendering. Whenever the North Node is involved in a big transit like this one, we are not in as much control as we think we are. Destiny is served and we must roll with the punches. It might feel like everything is in a cosmic blender right now and we’re waiting to see if we get a chunky green smoothie or delicious milkshake. Since Mars and Uranus are also there, changes will happen fast and fiercely. Those who are agile and able to quickly adapt will be the strongest survivors on the other side.
Since this is all happening in Taurus, the steady fixed earth sign that’s great at preservation but change-resistant, it might be harder to stay open to abrupt shifts, especially if you’re someone with any planets of placements in Taurus.
Who is most affected?
How this affects you has a lot to do with your own chart and events leading up to now. However, Taurus folks, any planets, not just Taurus Suns, will feel this the most, with Scorpio coming in at a strong second place. Leo and Aquarius heavy people might also feel some tension. It’s not necessarily bad, the cards are reshuffling and things are changing. However, you might not see how things are going to turn out until all the dust settles. You might be under this thick cloud of haze and uncertainty well into August. Things will start to clear right before the Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd.
No matter your sign, if there are things in your life that you haven’t trimmed or are overdo for elimination, you will be faced with the challenge of watching the universe rip them out from underneath you. Like I said, pivots for your greater good are unfolding right now, but the process might not be fun or pleasant.
Your rising sign might tell you where in your life you’ll receive your energetic adjustment
Aries rising
Don’t freak out if you’re met with unexpected expenses, big bills, or the loss of income. If you’re experiencing a test to your security, just know that the universe is trying to get you to expand your capacity in many ways (this will last the whole time Jupiter is in your sign through 2023. This could serve as a call to action to have a rainy day fund in the future, but even if things feel tight right now, you’ll be more than okay.
Taurus rising
You might feel like the image of yourself you share with the world is ready to drastically change. This could be a big debut for an internal change that has already taken place or a sudden desire for a new aesthetic. You might want to take better care of your health because you might undergo rapid changes to your body. It’s time to share your whole authentic self with the world without apology.
Gemini rising
It might seem like things are unstable in your life and you can’t see the end of the road clearly. The chips are still in flux and it might be a bit before you can truly see where they’re going to land. Give yourself some time to figure things out even if you feel new and scared about a new venture. Get excited about a new beginning even if you feel like a baby deer struggling to stand up at times.
Cancer rising
You might be more personally immune to some of the energetics in the air right now, but that doesn’t mean you won’t feel the ramifications of the things happening around you. If someone in your social circles is acting out of character, it might be time to reevaluate whether or not your core values align with theirs and their actions. If not, there has never been a better time to make a big pivot.
Leo rising
You’ve been working at something for a long time and it’s time to reap what you sow. It might come as a surprise but big shifts are likely to occur in your professional life or in anything related to long-term goals. Give yourself some time to integrate whatever is coming up for you because your nervous system might need a minute to catch up with the increased visibility and things happening around you at such a fast rate.
Virgo rising
An unconventional experience, whether abroad or in your local neighborhood might crack open the limitations of your mind without warning. An event outside of your comfort zone that will be marked with bookends “before event” and “after event” in the chapters of your life with shift your outlook on life. Allow yourself to relinquish control and learn as you go. Sometimes things don’t come with a textbook and you have to create on the fly.
Libra rising
You might encounter some surprises that have to do with other people’s abrupt moves and out-of-character actions. Someone else might give you money they’ve owed you or you might be asked to support someone. This week might be fueled with bureaucratic bs, but it’s nothing you haven’t dealt with before. If you need something, you might catch wind of an opportunity that you should jump on. Even if it feels weird, putting other’s connections to work will serve you well if you follow your heart. Take care of your affairs with grace.
Scorpio rising
You might be going through a personal change that is directly or indirectly affecting your most personal relationships. If there is anyone in your life that has been holding you back, they might not be around after this transit. Surrendering is not your style, but if you can lean into letting go, there might soon be someone better for you just around the corner. Other people will be a valuable mirror to you right now, so let down your guard and learn something new about yourself through another.
Sagittarius rising
Your work life is going through a major restructuring. If you’ve spent more energy on something than you should have, the dow is rebalancing now and you might go through some shifts at work that initially startle your sense of security. Remember, this is opening a portal for more meaningful work. Also, you might want to take better care of your health because you might undergo rapid changes to your body, especially from stress or overwork.
Capricorn rising
If you’ve spent too much of your energy on practical things, you might get blindside with a reminder to enjoy life a bit more. Come back into your body and make a nest there. Rather than continue to make everything in your life bigger and better, come back to yourself and work with what you’ve go. Tending to the little things, the foundations, and simple rituals with enrich your life more than you might realize right now.
Aquarius rising
You might feel this harder than most signs, Aquarius, and we see you. Family is hard and yours might be driving you crazy right about now. You might feel like there are more responsibilities on your shoulders, which will up the stress factor in all areas of life. Make sure you continue to find a balance and delegate some responsibilities to others who are more than capable. If you need to speak up about something, do it rather than harbor stale views.
Pisces rising
Some things that are out of your control might be shifting unexpectedly. As a result, this is the perfect time to shift your viewpoint and allow new information to add new flavor to your ideas about something. Others in your life might rely on your more right now. Your compassionate nature might feel spread too thin if everyone around you is looking to you for advice and support. Don’t forget to fill up your own up, too.
What can you do to stay chill?
You really can’t replace old school rest at a time like this. Clearing your schedule is one of the best things you can do, but most of us still have obligations to take care of. To help you through it, here are some of my favorite tools and supports.
Vagus nerve stimulation
The vagus nerve sits at the back of the neck and is linked to everything else in the body. When the vagus nerve is toned, we can regulate our emotions better and we feel better over all. Since this week’s conjunction is in Taurus, and the neck and throat are ruled by Taurus in medical astrology, we should take extra care of these areas this week. Make sure you don’t overwork your voice and avoid too many throat irritants. There are many ways to strengthen your vagus nerve, but perhaps the most blissful and romantic are singing and humming. Cold baths and showers, and various stretches will also support you. My favorite involves lying down and crossing your arms behind your head in stereotypical “bro relaxing behind big desk” pose, then closing your eyes and “looking” to each side with just your eye balls until you sigh, yawn, or get shivers down your body––then you know you relaxed your vagus nerve.
Magnesium
One of my favorite ways to take an active role in calming my nervous system and increasing my energetic capacity for stress so that it doesn’t take a toll on the body is to up the magnesium. Most Americans are deficient in this because our soil is not as rich as it used to be. This leads to a host of problems, like not being able to absorb essential Vitamin D. [ScienceDaily] As someone who does lots of one-on-one consultations, Calm The Anti-Stress Drink is my lifesaver.
Himalayan salt lamps
Himalayan salt lamps are a non-negotiable for me, so much that I even invested in this little travel size when I was nomading. There is just something about the release of negative ions and the calming warm light to help you chill out.
L-Theanine supplements
L-Theanine is one of the amino acids, or core building blocks of proteins found in many foods. One of the highest concentrations of L-Theanine is found in green tea and matcha. This is likely the reason you feel less jittery and more sustained after green tea than coffee. Still, I’m a coffee gal, so all natural L-Theanine in coconut oil helps calm my nervous system with or without coffee.
It can also help you sleep better, too! This is my favorite brand.
If you’re really sensitive to energy, you might benefit from putting a few crystals in your aura, and by aura, I mean, in your pocket, bra, on jewelry, anywhere touching your body. A few favorites for this type of astro weather are selenite, to calm down excess electric energy—especially good for Aquarius dominant people.
Everyone can benefit from a couple of black crystals like tourmaline, obsidian, or onyx, for protection, grounding, and absorbing negative energy around you.
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You chart can tell you a lot about the best ways for you to personally relax and give your more insight on wat you might be releasing and moving towards during this time. A reading is the best way to get clear, expert guidance that you don’t have to piecemeal from the corners of the internet. I would be honored to be your guide! -KJ
