The month ahead first takes us deep within, then propels us out into the external world. This will be a month of taking action with purpose and meaning — of using one’s mind and consciousness for bettering the world around us. Shifting perception grants us a new vantage point from which to see. There will be energy put toward taking things apart then putting them back together both on the personal and transpersonal levels.

Aries

The center of your heart is soft and receptive, hidden behind a tough exterior this month. You are seeking a more vulnerable way of being, tapping into the fluid energy that represents the changing nature of your emotions. This month you are likely to feel intense passion and longing for spiritual growth. Rushing head first into something is the form this desire may take, with the middle of the month feeling especially potent. Mindfully, consider taking a step back before taking a step forward.

Gemstone: Howlite

Taurus

Your capacity for love increases this month and radiates to those you are closest with. Your spirit is seeking comfort in the shared experience of others. Potential to upend the way things are and to go a different direction may be presented to you. You hold onto the routines that keep you grounded while opening to the unforeseen things that keep life interesting. New spiritual practices may be undertaken right now, especially with a partner or close friend.

Gemstone: Obsidian

Gemini

Pay closer attention to the daily energies that impact your experience. You are seeing things in a way that sharpens your focus at this time. When you confront something that has been bothering you, you can feel relief. Focus your mind on being free and thinking for yourself. The influence of others can easily cloud your judgement this month, and you are wanting to develop your own theories and thought patterns.

Gemstone: Labradorite

Cancer

Let yourself invent and be creative. You can make something very beautiful this month, facilitating gentle moments of authenticity and kindness with your peers and family members. Embrace your emotional gifts and ability to feel what is present. Use sincerity to remain mindful of yourself and of those around you. Fulfillment and abundance flows more readily when you are attuned to your environment rather than denying its reality.

Gemstone: Lava

Leo

You will want to be closer to home this month, journeying within. Spiritual matters and questions or concerns around beliefs could come up at this time. Go with it, and allow yourself to ask questions. Invite new opinions in, even if they don’t fully resonate at first. Intellectually explore the meaning behind what you are feeling, sensing, and knowing. Stay present with the perspectives that give you something real to believe in.

Gemstone: Amazonite

Virgo

Be open to engaging with others this month. More time socializing and connecting can be very beneficial for you at this time. You are needing to branch out and include more experiences into your daily life. Expand what is possible while also remaining honest with what resonates and what doesn’t. Getting closer with others requires a truer sense of vulnerability, meditate on what this means as a part of your unfolding journey.

Gemstone: Smokey Quartz

Libra

You approach right now with more certainty and ease around trying to obtain your vision of success. Venus in your sign this month, is a helpful and gentle energy for creating cooperation and collaboration. Consider all facts and evidence regarding a particular situation. Your judgement is very clear at this time and helpful to those around you. Share your opinions when the timing is right for greater impact on developing events. 

Gemstone: Rose Quartz

Scorpio

Speaking truth comes easily, in fact, it is hard to keep anything contained that is ready to be shared. You freely vocalize and state what you feel is necessary at this time. Sharper intuition makes it so you are direct and on point. Be aware if others are wanting to hear what you have to say or not. Discernment is a useful tool to employ this month for setting up interactions with more ease.

Gemstone: Amethyst

Sagittarius

Sparks of inspiration permeate your subconscious this month, but will need to be gently teased out of you. There are things hiding within that are ready to be identified and named. Be ready to dig deep into your self-identity at this time. There is potential to experience yourself in a new way. Use your brilliance to push these expanding parts of your personality through. Be fearless in your approach to telling your story.

Gemstone: Tourmaline

Capricorn

It is time you allow others to actually see you. Embrace the characteristics that make you stand out. You have a lot to provide within your sphere of influence. Acute perception should not be taken for granted. Settle into an expert mindset in order to fully delve into and get to know a topic. Your ability to stay focused and mindful while at the same time relaxed, makes everything flow with what is natural.

Gemstone: Moonstone

Aquarius

How people perceive you will be shifting this month. Things are getting more focused and more intense. You are embracing your own sense of power and learning how to use this to help, heal, and bring more empathy into the world. Use your gift of insight to be present with what is needed right now. Career and other activities related to the external world are where your energy is best applied.

Gemstone: African Turquoise

Pisces

A restless energy is with you this month that gives you a desire to travel or learn something new. You are feeling the urge to break free from the mundane in order to make more space for digging deep and going within. Use your spirituality or intuition to take you on a journey of the mind and soul. Research in which ways you can incorporate all that you have learned into becoming.

Gemstone: Rhodonite

This month the energy slows and Mars remains in retrograde, seemingly putting a pause on our drive and motivation. As things may feel more frustrated or tense than they may normally, use this time to seek your own inner sense of peace. We are able to tap into our own sources of comfort and look to our individual inner landscapes for validation, support, and graciousness. The month starts off with a Full Moon, heightening our awareness of the peaceful balance we are seeking to embody.

Aries

How you relate to the people in your social life, at work, and in partnerships is the theme for this month. You are likely more open to sharing than you might normally be, with an inner vision that is growing stronger each day. Use some of your inward focus to help you work through challenges or difficult emotions. If you feel your energy scattering out of your control, use some mindfulness techniques to bring you back into the present moment. Most things are not as tense as they seemed after the fact.

Gemstone: Autumn Jasper

Taurus

You recognize this month the need to keep some emotional distance from something happening in the day to day. There is a chance to balance and temper something you have been putting your energy towards. You reach a state of inner calmness this month, a place of surrender to what is and what exists around you. There are plenty of opportunities to share your work with the world at this time. A need to be of service, support, and strength to others is prominent.

Gemstone: Jade 

Gemini

You approach this month with a persona of eloquence and poise. You are seeking balance through creativity and self-expression—in healthy ways of showing the world what you know, believe, and feel. A more intellectual approach to your work and relationships is likely right now. When you engage with others from a heart space that is neutral, you are better able to read the energy while still offering compassion with an ability to listen to what others have to say.

Gemstone: Garnet

Cancer

You seem to make a statement this month in sharing your opinions or perspectives with others. This can be helpful—and somewhat confronting— to those who hear your message. Stick with it, especially if your intuition is leading the way. When you tune into what you know is true at your core you cannot be steered wrong. Things will have a way of magically working out exactly as they are meant to.

Gemstone: Smokey Quartz

Leo

This month, you are closely aligned and in touch with your local community, finding support where you need it. Sometimes it can be hard for you to ask for help, but giving and receiving in balance is a theme of the current energy. You mindfully understand this month that you need to be open in this exchange. There is an opportunity for you to make a difference right now based on how you show up for others in need.

Gemstone: Rhodonite

Virgo

It takes some getting used to, but you are opening up to being more forthright with your needs and not just keeping them to yourself. You are mindfully able to reveal to others what is going on with you in a healthy, positive, and uplifted way at this time. There is greater balance in how you are performing acts of self-love. You feel more freedom and authority to just be who you want to be without fear.

Gemstone: Rose Quartz

Libra

This is an excellent month to express yourself in the world and show others your inner spirit. You are unfolding to each moment and taking into account the deeper longings of your soul. This tends to be an emotional time, one of transition and changes. As you work to arrange everything to go according to a specific plan, remember to keep a little leeway in mind to let things flow as they need to go this month. You will be surprised by the synchronicity that follows as a result!

Gemstone: Amazonite

Scorpio

Generously communicating your feelings at this time, you are able to gain a handle on when things needs to be said and when they don’t. You are learning about sharing in balance with silence this month. As you mindfully gain wisdom on what it means to belong, you see that the people around you accept you wherever you are at. Try to practice heart-centered meditations this month if you feel you are getting lost in the complexities of your thoughts.

Gemstone: Moonstone 

Sagittarius

You are working on something big right now, knowing the results of which are a big part of your purpose or life path. You feel a great sense of meaning and belonging at this time. The friends and community you have surrounded yourself with recognize your skills and abilities. You mindfully are learning to express what you are naturally good at in balance with what you are learning through your constant unfoldment with life and being.

Gemstone: African Turquoise 

Capricorn

Your ability to show up, work hard, and be responsible are qualities many people admire in you. But you are hoping to show others another side of you at this time. There is a part of you that is trying to express something else as a part of your journey. Finding a middle ground, through mindfulness practices, allows for direction and clarity from your inner Self. Talking with trusted mentors brings you the guidance you could be looking for at this time.

Gemstone: Howlite 

Aquarius

Your world view is changing, and you are having to integrate new ways of thinking or philosophizing about life at this time. As you work to understand the cycles of change and transformation, you are confronted with important lessons of what it means to grow through each present moment. Temper the energy this month by practicing mindfulness a little bit more each day. As you do, intuitive wisdom will start to blossom while also grounding you to something tangible.

Gemstone:  Lava

Pisces  

You bring a much needed brightness and solar energy to others right now, with many gifts to share. Throughout the month you are experiencing moments where you get to lend your kindness, love, or generosity to another. At the same time, you are also able to receive these things. This month, you are easily able to embody a balancing energy between the Solar-external principle and the Lunar-internal principle.

Gemstone: Labradorite

September 22nd, 2020 marks the Fall Equinox, a time when we finish harvesting and collecting in preparation for a more restful time of year. We have an opportunity to delve into our relationships now; loving and connecting more deeply with those we share our lives with. Using the energy of the Equinox, set your intentions for the season ahead. Ground into your desire for love, peace, and patience—symbolic of the balancing energy the Equinox is steeped in.

Intention for Love

To feel love is inherent and natural to us; but the experience of love can grow deeper when we are intentional and mindful of how it moves us into belonging. This time of year tends to bring our relationships into focus, helps us understand how we love, connect, and relate. How we make space for others and how we care for ourselves.

Let yourself feel the power of connection by simply doing daily mindfulness practices or working with specific crystal allies on your journey. Some excellent gemstone combinations for love include: rose quartz, rhodonite, and pink opal.

Intention for Peace

The Fall Equinox is a time symbolic of balancing and centering in order to create a sense of peace and wellbeing. This season, set an intention for inner peace that can radiate from within and be shared in relationship with others. What you feel on the inside is reflected on the outside.

Be kind and gentle with yourself on your journey towards peace and balance. Mindfulness meditation or practices bring you deeper into a trusting relationship with the Universal energy that exists all around you. Gemstones to work with for peace are tourmaline, Botswana Agate, and lepidolite.

Intention for Patience

Remember to be patient with yourself. You are enough. Your journey is unique and unfolding just as you are and where you are. The patience you apply to yourself extends out in a network of belonging and compassion for everyone around you. Gemstones especially helpful for an intention of patience needed on a healing journey include; howlite, rudraksha, and sesame jasper.

Conclusion

Remember, you are a part of the ever unfolding journey of being, there is nothing that needs to be done. Slow down this Fall Equinox and notice the pause between breaths, go easy on yourself and others. Focus your intention on what your spirit needs for nourishment at this time. Rest and find peace in the intentions your inner self longs for.

There is a subtle energy to this month, that is almost out of reach and just slightly out of our grasp. The allure of the current celestial vibrations is pulling us inward and delicately making a shift in how we approach the world. A refined attitude towards spirituality and expanded visions for meeting each other where we are at will be the current theme. As we surrender to a true sense of what is means to be human we are better able to meet people on the road towards our collective spiritual embodiment.

Aries

Being truthful is the only approach right now, including with yourself, work, life, and everything in-between. This month allows for an opening into your inner self. A bright light is present when you look within. Meditations that focus on concentration help clear the way for messages to come through. Synschonritcity will be all around you, notice the signs as they are present and calling to you at this time.

Gemstone: Labradorite

Taurus

Many areas of your life are calling for your attention right now, asking for a discerning eye and intuitive awareness. You know there is something that is holding you back from fully knowing all parts of self. Break through this month by investing your time in spiritual development. Daily or regular practices, even small ones, can add up and help break down barriers that keep you from fully walking your path.

Gemstone: Lava

Gemini

At your heart lies something magical, an openness and sweet sense of playful knowing. This month provides opportunities for greater access to your creative and artistic abilities. You approach with caution at first, maybe not wanting to make a mistake, when you realize there are no mistakes to be made in actuality. Your own philosophy on life is evolving, what it means to create, make, and connect. Things are really coming together for you.

Gemstone: Howlite

Cancer

As you believe and think, you see things manifest in your reality. Your world is expanding into what you have always dreamed it to be. There is no shortage of hard work, however, and you are dedicated to seeing something through to the end. Daily investment in staying in the present moment cultivates openness within you. It becomes easy to have healthy relationships with others and your community this month.

Gemstone: Turquoise

Leo

It comes as no surprise that your shifting awareness brings you more into the present moment this month. You are having profound periods of insight and relate more closely to your body and soul as one. There is a need to understand yourself in detail and you could go on a deep dive this month into discovering sides of Self you haven’t met yet. Engaging with knowledge and information helps you put things into spiritual context.

Gemstone: Moonstone

Virgo

Your hard work continues to pay off and what you have learned serves to further your life path and purpose. The month is marked by immense efforts and self-reflection. Things will feel like they are coming together for the better and a culmination of all you have been searching for seems to enter into your life right now. The month will be spent learning to integrate all that you have uncovered.

Gemstone: Rose Quartz

Libra

Taken to new levels of knowing, your solar consciousness is expanded and made more aware of the light you carry within you. As you embrace your gifts and talents in this life, you are better able to be of service to yourself and others. There is a need to help right now and a gentle heart energy you are wanting to embrace. Things are going to slow down this month and give you the space you need to recharge and get centered. Use mindfulness if you feel frustrated by the slowed energy.

Gemstone: Amazonite

Scorpio

Working through your shadows helps you embrace all sides of you. As you see yourself as an amalgam of experiences, both past and present you know which way is the path forward. Poetically observe your life and the transformations that take you within and without. You are likely to be more internally focused this month, cultivating a quiet inner narrative that allows you to listen and know. The end of the month brings you expanded understanding about yourself.

Gemstone: Rhodonite

Sagittarius

You are doing your work in the world, which could possibly be different from how you make a living. There is more energy this month around purpose and service to the whole. You are more invested in understanding what others need and deeply tuned into the finer points of what it means to be of service. Mindfully attune your thoughts towards the body, wellness, and spiritual truth. Everything aligns when you walk your path.

Gemstone: Amethyst

Capricorn

Your heart is opening towards greater dedication on your life path. This month’s energy tends to be more turned inward for you and you could require more rest than usual to feel recharged. In your interactions with others, you notice the finer points and details of communication. Focus on what is real, material, and the specific actions that have specific effects on the body. Spiritual wellness right now begins with feeling physically strong and well.

Gemstone: Obsidian

Aquarius

Your detailed perspectives, ideas, and thoughts are able to shared with others at this time. This month is full of profound discussions and insights into the unseen or unknown. You are being called to uncover the mysteries of your own being. Deeply meaningful transformations or changes could come up right now. A need to rest the body and mind or pause from regular activities can help you settle into this subtle inward energy current.

Gemstone: Tourmaline

Pisces

Looking into the mirror back at yourself lends you all kinds of insights into the core of who you are. The same goes for when looking into the eyes of another person. This month is all about the reflection of yourself in others and how you interact and play with the energy available around you. Subtle shifts in emotional undercurrents help you understand yourself and others in a new light. Mindfully embody what you are sensing and knowing to be true at this time.

Gemstone: Jade

Aries —  My fiery spirit is welcome

Often a sign of impulsivity, you need your space to fully express who you are. Whereas you don’t need the permission, it can certainly help you feel more accepted and free to show yourself.

Taurus — I love all of who I am

You like some aspects of yourself more than others. Give yourself the room to love all parts of you deeply, compassionately, and fiercely.

Gemini — It’s okay to change my mind

Your mind is magical and always shifting. Give yourself permission to change when the feeling is right, because that is what Gemini is here to do!

Cancer — My confidence is always growing

Feeling comfortable in your own skin comes with time. See this as part of the unfolding journey, self-consciousness falls away and confidence takes its place.

Leo — I seek out what my soul needs

Asking for what you need comes naturally to you. You are in touch with the part inside of yourself that knows fulfillment comes when everything is aligned within.

Virgo — I honor the hidden parts of me

Your thought processes that operate behind the scenes are an extension of you. Pull what is hidden into the forefront of your mind and embrace everything as it is within you.

Libra — Vulnerability is my strength

Your love, emotion, and intuition allow you to make much needed space for others to heal. Give yourself this same curtesy you provide to others. 

Scorpio — I find freedom in being seen

Many types of mirrors exist to help you see yourself. This mindset is a practice that gets you closer in touch with your higher self.

Sagittarius — I am learning to trust myself

Self-doubt has no place in your decision making right now. The intuitive power of your heart and soul is the guide you need to follow.

Capricorn — My inner light is breaking through

What grows in the cracks is strong and resilient. Keep pushing through until you reach your fullest potential.

Aquarius — My relationships help me see the unseen

Your interactions with the world and others are you deepest strength at this time. What you seek outside is really what you need within.

Pisces — Each day is open and new

When you wake up each morning you have a blank canvas to fill. Be mindful of the beauty in each moment, fully present to what is happening now.

This month we have a full and a new moon to welcome. Each will bring different energies that you should be aware of. Keep reading to see what to expect.

Full Moon in Aquarius August 3rd

The precise dance of the celestial bodies is energy humans are naturally attuned to. During the Full Moon there is an astral tightrope we can walk to better harness this power. The Moon is in one sign and the Sun is in another—and we are at the heart of this dynamic. The Full Moon is in Aquarius this month, helping us plug into the brainwaves of those around us. Giving room for us to connect— telepathically, emotionally, and spiritually with everything in existence. We are manifesting and fully in our power at this time.

 New Moon in Leo August 18th

When the Sun and Moon find each other in the same sign, no light is reflected off of the lunar surface. The night sky becomes dark and the stars become bright. This is a mirror for the cycles of time and constant change. Moments of being need to wax and wane and each setting and rising of the Sun is further proof of this energy. The New Moon this month is in Leo, a sign of gifted creativity and courage. Channel your spiritual talents, set mindful intentions, and tap into the potential of what you are here to do.

The astro energy of this month is working with an interplay between individuality and the collective. Each of us can objectively know we are our own Self, but also sense the interconnection with others. As the planetary cycles move within their orbits we too move in and around each other in multiple layers of meaning and experience. This month, we can cultivate a sense of mindful individuality, becoming as close to our divine self for the benefit of all beings.

Aries ♈︎

You are learning what your spiritual gifts are, specifically how to apply them, harvest them, and let them fully manifest into your life. This month, it may show up especially in your career and what you are doing in the external world. You are powerfully able to direct your energy if you can collect and focus long enough to generate the momentum that you need. Stay mindful of how much strength is behind the actions you are taking. When directed properly, you will see results.

Gemstone: Amethyst 

Taurus ♉︎

Wisdom around your hidden gifts and talents is ready to be explored. This month is about working through any self-conscious feelings or deeply rooted doubts you have about yourself. What you fear most is what you need to pursue at this time. The Universe is assisting you in fully finding your unique abilities. As you mindfully develop your skills, you are able to be an example to others and a pillar of truth for possibly, growth, and expansion.

Gemstone: Tourmaline

Gemini ♊︎

You are able to speak from a place of symbolism and meaning at this time, especially drawing from collective archetypes and themes that you are picking up on. There is something playful, highly communicative, and imaginative in how you are presenting yourself right now. Leading a group, class, or discussion among friends is an excellent use of your current vibration. Gather information, explore things in detail, and fully develop your inner-working thought processes and intellect right now.

Gemstone: Labradorite

Cancer ♋︎

A need for grounding is cropping up for you as you have taken in a lot of energy from your surroundings recently. Alchemizing what you have absorbed is necessary and this may include giving some of it back to the earth through solid, mindful action. Consider what helps you stay most tethered to the here and now, then do that! This may be planting, reading, cooking, helping, or a myriad of other things. One of your gifts is moving the energy where it needs to go next. 

Gemstone: Amazonite

Leo ♌︎

Becoming yourself is a natural process for you and one you were made for. This month allows you to embrace these energies within. Releasing shame or blocks or fear; everything is able to become more clear, solid, and tangible in your life. You are full of solar energy and mindfully awaken to your true path of Self. The People in your life will be highly supportive of what you are working on. The encouragement you need will be there when you need it. By the end of the month a new set of details deepens your self work even further.

Gemstone: Rose Quartz

Virgo ♍︎

The spiritual connection between body and mind is revealed to you in unique lessons and visions this month. Your ability to see things from a vantage point of others helps inspire change where it is needed. As you move through the month, the energy that surrounds you is absorbed into you. Energetically tune in and sense what this feels like. If you need to create boundaries, whether that is physical or spiritual, consider the why, how, and where exactly you are needing this separation.

Gemstone: African Turquoise

Libra ♎︎

Gifts are opening up to you that provide you with a larger vision and new intuitive skills. An ability to remain neutral and completely centered keeps your mind extremely clear and your insights potent. As people seek you out this month for your individual wisdom and advice, you feel empowered to trust yourself on a deeper level. Consider engaging with the public more and involving yourself in something that is important to you at this time.

Gemstone: Tiger's Eye

Scorpio ♏︎

The need to create definition in your life comes up this month. You want to know the boundaries, especially related to your own self and spiritual development. There is energy behind discovering your individual path or journey and what this means for you specifically. The need to seek out your life purpose grows stronger at this time. Separating money from the spiritual work you do is an important step in your process. Seeing things as connected but separate brings you a greater sense of awareness.

Gemstone: Autumn Jasper

Sagittarius ♐︎

You feel the need to gather around other life long learners like you this month. There is hardly ever a time when you want to stop growing, understanding, or gaining in knowledge. You are gaining more insight into your own wisdom, specifically what topics, information, or subjects you excel at as an individual. This potent sense of self-perception helps you be more mindful in how you share what you know. An opportunity to spread your knowledge is likely to come up at this time in the form of something tangible.

Gemstone: Rudraksha

Capricorn ♑︎

Constantly shifting energies, is forcing you to adapt and change. As the cycles of transformation and lessons of the past seem to keep coming up for you. There is still more to understand and even deeper layers of relationship you can reach with yourself. The layers to you are endless, rooted yet untethered. By the end of the month, you will be seeking out answers. Look to your dreams for guidance and wisdom—this is how you will learn to define what you need to do.

Gemstone: Jade

Aquarius ♒︎

Your mind aligns with how you feel and this is channeled into how you relate to others. There is additional energy being put towards helping, building, and creating deeper more meaningful community. As the person with the focus and precision, you will help execute and direct whatever is being made at this time. You know that harmony is necessary as well as mindful intention behind the actions you are taking. Direction and focus is in line with the heart.

Gemstone: Obsidian

Pisces ♓︎

Healing and balancing keep you relatively occupied this month and you are discovering how to define what this healing energy means for you. Explore different wellness modalities this month—both for yourself and for others. The intention is to spread the energy that is needed. You mindfully attempt to operate within the flux of being. Your daily work will likely take on new meaning and you will meet people that are here to guide, uplift, and support you in the self-work that you are doing.

Gemstone: Howlite

Life will start to move forward in July, this movement will be marked by a reworking of energy. In general, people will be more empathic, sensitive, and intuitive—the emotional side of self will be more prominent and the feelings nature of being human is what we are calling in. When you step outside each day, the individual side of you will seem to merge with the world around you. This means your inner self-work from the previous months is ready to be shared with others, fiercely and compassionately.

Aries ♈︎

Your fearless and bold energy comes in with the force of a storm this month, you are intense, passionate, and motivated. As you feel a shift in how things move, work, and function you will also start to feel things shift within your own self. Attitudes are likely to change, morph, or evolve this month. Prepare yourself for integrating these new aspects of your world-view into who you really are. The work starts from within and unfolds outward.

Gemstone: Ruby

Taurus ♉︎

What does your voice sound like? Do you know the sound of who you are? This month allows you to stand out and truly share the inner emotional world of self with others. You pause from seeing yourself as an individual that needs to be cultivated and actualized and start to see yourself more as an individual that needs to actualize in relation to others. As shyness drips away, confidence grows.

Gemstone: Howlite

Gemini ♊︎

Gentleness in the face of hardship helps you manage an influx of changing emotions and changing landscapes. The inner psychology and layers you are moving through is happening quickly. At times you will want to break and move away from working so hard on things. Remember, you are capable of being many different things to many different people, and even different things to your own self. This energy is potent and has a place at this time.

Gemstone: Lava

Cancer ♋︎

You stand strong on ground that feels like it is moving beneath your feet. You are flexible in your moods, and this is your strength right now. The conversations you engage in will have meaning and impact. As you articulate important facts, you also lace your message with sweetness, emotions, and feelings. Leadership qualities emerge at this time, consider leading a meditation group or starting a spirituality themed class, workshop, or meeting.

Gemstone: Labradorite

Leo ♌︎

Even when you think your mind is set there is still room for change. You are met with this theme this month, and where something seemed solid, you will notice the lack of edges that actually exist in certain situations. You gather around others for inspiration. There is a sense of hope in finding comrade with the people in your community. Lean on those who will be supportive of your journey, where you are at, and won’t push you to be someone you are not. 

Gemstone: Obsidian

Virgo ♍︎

Something hidden or unexpected will be dropped into your conscious awareness this month and become a part of your deeper truths about life and who you are. This is a great month to focus on consciousness expanding work through different meditations. It is also a great time to try out different spiritual practices in order for you to see what has shifted and what may fit better with your current worldview. You have a much more global feeling at this time.

Gemstone: Smokey Quartz

Libra ♎︎

Your work and career have an impact on your local community in some way. You plug into what is happening around you and find allies, support, and nurturing from new people entering into your life. You are really looking for community this month and to self-actualize within these spaces. A sweetness opens you up to befriending more people. The quality of your relationships is likely to improve with your intention.

Gemstone: Rose Quartz

Scorpio ♏︎

You are feeling a mix of the elemental energies of fire and water. You feel the waves of emotions but the intense passion just as much. This can be worked into your day to day life, routines, and habits. Consider each moment, no matter how small it may seem, as a space where meaning can be created. You showing up, with presence is what matters. You can hold space, be strong, and compassionate all at the same time.

Gemstone: Amazonite

Sagittarius ♐︎

You are learning to understand yourself on an entirely new level. As self-awareness unfolds you  also are confronted with parts of yourself that had been living in shadow or mystery. This awakening will feel really exciting and invigorating, sparking creativity and a fierce pursuit of the things that you love. You are also activated by the current energy in the world, you have a strong voice with very important things to vocalize and share.

Gemstone: Rhodonite

Capricorn ♑︎

It happens that you are wanting to take your spiritual journey in a potentially new direction. This may include integrating the stuff you were already doing or going fully in on something new. There will be a period of deciding what to share with someone else and what to keep to yourself. As you move through this energy, remember to communicate and give space to all parts of self that need to be seen, heard, and understood.

 Gemstone: Jade

Aquarius ♒︎

Some relief is coming your way from the current pressure you have been feeling. Allow this month to be one where you seek out moments of rest between intense moments of passionately working in the world. You tend to be more sensitive right now and have a greater intuitive ability for understanding the collective. Digest this information for others, then write, speak, or share on it, if that is what you are feeling called to do at this time!

Gemstone: African Turquoise

Pisces ♓︎

Your routines related to wellness this month are important aspects for taking care of self and others. There are things happening that keep pressing you forward mixed with moments when the gravity of what is real takes up more space in your mind. Mindfulness practices will be essential, especially those related to self-awareness and exchange of emotions. Identifying what specifically you feel or are going through can take courage and bravery. The planetary influences are on your side for this work.

Gemstone: Moonstone

One of the most prominent aspects of the astrological sky is the Venus retrograde taking place in Gemini this month. This energy pulls us back and almost creates a sense of nostalgia for things since passed. We should be aware of the human mind’s ability to ‘re-write’ our stories and use these energies as a reframing tool to explore in-depth how we view and why we view the past in the way that we do. Once we have gathered this information it becomes easier to understand where we are coming from in this present moment, helping us stay mindful to our ever-present unfolding.

Aries ♈︎

Old friends or relationships can resurface at this time, past relationships or people you considered not a part of your life anymore may come back into your physical or mental spaces. This can be a great time to re-work some aspects of your local community through leadership and similar qualities you naturally possess! Stay mindful of the deeper emotions, stresses, and unforeseen obstacles that might be affecting others right now. Your awareness of these energies allows you to make the best decisions for everyone involved.

Gemstone: Ruby

Taurus ♉︎

Someone may be calling into question your personal value system or ethics. You know who you are and who you want to be, stand strong and true in the knowledge. This is a great month for inviting another person into your personal spaces. Maybe sharing your thoughts, belief system, or spiritual practices with a close friend. The comrade created can feel holistic and healing, it will also provide a sense of validation in uncertain times. 

Gemstone: Amethyst

Gemini ♊︎

Spiritual and soul exploration are available to you at this time, especially in regard to how you relate to others. Love is medicine for you right now; community and being together help you maintain a sense of warmth and presence. A harmonizing of the left and right sides of the brain bring you into perfect center. Meditate on this idea and see how you feel when you focus on one hemisphere of the brain versus the other!

Gemstone: Pyrite

Cancer ♋︎

You are not necessarily a fighter, but neither will you take things lying down. You are a very strong zodiac sign that is able to accept and work through rather than suppress how you really feel. This type of authentic living is very strong with you this month. You will feel it in your heart, you will feel it in the way you learn, study, and mentor others. Just by being yourself you are a teacher to others and a spiritual warrior of authenticity.

Gemstone: Jade

Leo ♌︎

A craving for socialization is very strong this month! You want to be in the same physical presence as those you love. This may or may not be an option at the moment depending on where you live in the world. Work through this tension by meditating and exercising. Sit with the uncomfortable energy rather than denying it exists. This will help you integrate and gain mindful mastery over your emotions.

Gemstone: Opal

Virgo ♍︎

Passion is growing in your approach to relationships. You are much more vocal this month and openly intense in your partnerships, especially romantic ones. This passion and desire to live the life you want is easily communicated. Taking physical action steps towards your interests, goals, and dreams in life is recommended, especially if they are career related in some way. Good things are happening for you!

Gemstone: Rudraksha

Libra ♎︎

You invite in an expanded sense of consciousness right now and are becoming more and more comfortable with your own personal belief system. When you look at how you organize your world, you may decide there are some changes you want to make. Go with this! Restructuring a worldview can be a great challenge, but can yield incredible results that align with your inner self.

Gemstone: Rhodonite

Scorpio ♏︎

When you decide on something your mind is pretty set, unless you are presented with pretty strong facts to convince you otherwise. This month, you will be presented with some new information that illuminates an area of thinking you haven’t really given your full attention. Meditate on these new ideas, let them wash over you. Try not to overthink but instead absorb on a cellular level what is being shown to you.

Gemstone: Autumn Jasper

Sagittarius ♐︎

A soulful journey is likely beginning at this time. You are questioning things, life, how you are living and might even be motivated to make some important changes. Some inner dissatisfaction can be used to help you discover what you really want to be doing with your life. Consider and visualize being in the moment. If you don’t like circumstances as they, remember you have the power to change them!

Gemstone: Garnet

Capricorn ♑︎

Healthy living and grounding are where your attention will focus this month. You are discovering what does and does not work with your body. Spend as much time as you can grounding and practicing mindfulness. This will help you root into what you actually need to initiate change instead of just accepting things the way they are. Learning about yourself intensifies this month.

Gemstone: Tiger's Eye

Aquarius ♒︎

A close examination of your relationships is likely this month, including commitments and close ties you share with others. You might be feeling restless which gets translated into complicated created projects and interesting activities. A new person is likely to enter your life this month. Be mindful of who resonates with you and why. This is the key to unlocking that connection!

Gemstone: Chrysocolla

Pisces ♓︎

The spirit of the musician is strong with you at this time. As you find your voice, you notice it comes from that deep place within at the center, up from the root and the belly. You have more passion right now and higher expectations for yourself and others. Expect this time to be intensely productive for you! Ensure you balance the increased activity with adequate rest.

Gemstone: African Turquoise

If you're part of our Mala Collective community, you know that at the end of each month we create and send out monthly horoscopes. These horoscopes have become a company ritual that we all look forward to each and every month. 

With that being said, we wanted to let you know that we have an actual Astrologer write and create these horoscopes each month. She is amazing and today we want to share her with you. Get ready to meet the incredible, Emma!

Who is Emma?

Emma is an astrologer that has been studying and practicing astrology for the past 10 years. She attended Portland School of Astrology in 2013 shortly after moving to Portland, Oregon which gave her a solid foundation of astrological training. Emma loves to attend astrology conferences and workshops in order to connect with other astrologers in the community. She would describe her astrological style as casual, earthy, and intuitive.

Emma began freelance writing in 2016, finding her niche on websites related to spirituality, astrology, and the occult. Her horoscopes, articles, and other work can be found across different platforms on applications, blogs, and websites. She also has her own online home at mysticaastrology.com—where she offers readings, articles, and learning.

Emma has a mostly animist worldview and sees herself, others, and nature as an interweaving of divine, spiritual energy. She is inspired by art, soulful music, deep study, looking at the night sky, seeking personal gnosis, beauty, herbalism, hospice work, being in the woods, and all the experiential and sensuous aspects of being human.

We decided to get to know Emma a little more, so here's a short + sweet Q&A we did with her:

How do you practice mindfulness?

Mindfulness is something I need to constantly remind myself to practice, it doesn’t come easily to me. Often times, I feel my mind running far ahead of me and I have to gently bring myself back into the present moment. If I start my day off with a mindfulness meditation, I notice it is much easier to access that energy later in the day when I encounter something that feels off or uncomfortable. I also like to get to places or events early, so I can kind of mindfully tune in with myself, breath, relax, or whatever is needed prior to engaging with others.

What is your daily meditation practice?

I wake up early, around 5 or 6 in the morning every day to make time for my daily spiritual practice. I realize this very quiet space in the morning is when I get the most out of my meditations. My daily practice is a sort of sitting practice. I take long deep breaths until I feel myself as a sort of receiver for the energy around me. I don’t tend to do a lot of visualizations or prompts for myself, but settle into the silence and receptivity; listening to what I consider my soul.

What are your favorite gemstones?

Moldavite is by far my favorite gemstone, it feels like an old friend and I wear a big chunk of it on a ring that I rarely ever take off. I also really enjoy the gentle energies of emerald and selenite, but prefer the slightly more intense feelings I get from azurite, kyanite, and black tourmaline—at least for me this is how it feels!

How do you ground yourself?

Grounding is so, so important to me. I like to lay on the actual ground, in the grass, or outside somewhere. I am a floor dweller for sure. Other things I do to stay centered are carry snacks, water, and a small chunk of black tourmaline in my bag. If needed, I also do a meditation visualizing myself as roots that reach deep into the earth. I have tried a lot of things over the years, but these tend to be the ones that have stayed the most constant for me.

What led you to astrology?

I was always drawn towards the expansive beauty of the night sky. I am also a painter and discovered my passion for painting images of the Sun, Moon, and stars when I was young, always kind of attracted to the cyclical nature of the world and the changing seasons—which the practice of astrology easily roots into. 

As a teenager I really just began structuring my world view around people’s signs, To be honest I became pretty obsessive about it, like so many of us astrology enthusiasts tend to do! It was hard even to interact with people without knowing their sign for a while. I have become much more realistic about the limits of astrology or any system really if we get to narrowly focused in one lane.

My brain took a while to get into the nitty gritty details of astrology. Once I started attending the school in Portland, I kind of “accelerated” my learning and consumed as much information as I could. I didn’t really discover that I wanted to write or that I could even write about astrology until I started my blog in 2015. I practice an earth-based spirituality and have started plans for a book that explores the Earth within the context of astrology.

What is your sign?

I am a Capricorn Sun, Aries Moon, and Taurus Rising.

The Sun in my chart is right between Saturn and Neptune, which could be interpreted as a constant tension to find the center within the dreamy, mystical and the earthy, practical. Which from the outside, describes me pretty accurately!