Hello Friends:

This week has the energy of courage and boldness, even though it's not quite Leo season. That's because Mercury, the planet of communication, ideas, thoughts, learning, and travel has moved from Gemini to Leo today. Submit that screenplay, perform at an open mic, learn something surprising, and have those evocative conversations.

On June 29th, Saturn (foundation, boundaries, time, and commitment) stationed retrograde until November 15th. You've likely sensed a slowing down, but in watery, unbounded Pisces, it's a frustrating feeling of delay of why your wishes aren't coming true. Resistance and no's abound to remove unnecessary things so we can focus on what matters. Saturn tests whether we really want it. To mitigate the melancholy, doing hard tasks that we've put off is the way to use this energy: organize your finances, fix the broken cabinet, update your wills and trusts, and schedule the dentist appointment.

Following Saturn, today Neptune, (imagination, illusion, and dreams) has stationed retrograde in its home of Pisces until December 2nd. The theme of these two planet movements (plus transformative Pluto retrograde in Aquarius) is DISILLUSIONMENT. Reimagining what we thought was real. Beliefs questioned. Faith and trust are up for consideration. Are we living our purpose and serving with our unique gifts? We'll get to see our projections and may feel disheartened on our path to healing. Creativity is the medicine.

These two planets, Saturn and Neptune, will station direct and then conjoin one another in the last degree of Pisces before entering Aries together, on June 29, 2025. This marks the end of a long cycle and the beginning of something new and more aligned if you are using this time well. Where Pisces is in your natal chart is likely where you'll feel this most.

The sweet New Buck New Moon on July 5th is in Cancer along with Venus, and is a wonderful time to set intentions for this new lunar cycle. It is conjunct Sirius star (the brightest star in the Canis Major constellation--"dog star"--and our reference for the "dog" days of summer) at 14 degrees. Sirius is known as the star of spiritual teachers, healers, warriors, and those guiding us towards awakening and liberation. It is a powerful time for taking action towards a new beginning. I'll be spending it with my Cancer son in NYC :)

Dylan and I completed the second round of our Tendril 14-Day Getting Unstuck Challenge and shared our failures, lessons, and gratitude in case it is helpful as you build your own beautiful project. We continue to do customer interviews and test it with various clients, particularly those using plant journeys to save their relationships, people going through divorce, or co-founders in crises. We are building an integration methodology that guides the awakening process into congruent expressions of creativity--whether it's art, a business, a relationship, or a new lifestyle. I'm currently publishing the printed workbook version, a sovereign togetherness manual.

Building something from the heart requires deep commitment, which can only be done through devotion. As I continue to reimagine Equanimity Labs & Studio, Tendril, and Ritual Resonance, I have had to dismantle so many internal and external structures I have outgrown or feel differently about. One is deciding to sell my home in NW Austin to move closer to the Colorado River where I already spend most of my time. If you or someone you know would like to live near the two Apple campuses, Dell, and Cisco in the best school district, please reach out. I'm putting out the word to friends before listing it. It's 5BR/3BA, 3500 sq. ft. near nature trails and parks, movie theaters, shops, and restaurants. This home has hosted the most beautiful gatherings of souls in reverence and the energy here is like nothing you've experienced.

Lastly, if you've made it this far, I'd like to share a kind testimonial I've recently received:

"I can’t thank Monica enough for all the insights she provided me with during our astrology session. In such a short period of time, she offered so much more than just descriptions and information about my life. Monica’s work gave me a profound clarity about who I am, revealing things I hadn’t realized even in my deepest reflections. I was able to truly understand and accept myself, shedding feelings of guilt and the pressure to change to meet others’ expectations. Additionally, the valuable information I received has been instrumental in planning my next steps, both professionally and personally. Everything she shared connected perfectly and made total sense across all areas of my life. I highly recommend Monica to anyone seeking greater clarity and personal growth.” -Felipe Bianchini, São Paulo, Brazil

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With much love,

Monica