Eclipses and retrogrades mark the predictions for the second half of 2023

Eclipses and retrogrades mark the predictions for the second half of 2023


See what the major astrological transits of the semester promise




We enter the last half of the year. Want to prepare yourself for what’s to come? See below the astrological predictions for the second half of 2023.

And it won’t be a trivial matter. We have powerful eclipses, two cycles of Mercury retrograde, plus the retrograde of the planet of relationships. These are some of the transits that will mark the next six months.

But remember that these are general forecasts. Since each of us has a different chart, planetary transits act in different areas and with different intensities in our lives. To follow your trends every day, view personalized horoscope.

Astrological predictions for the second half of 2023

Below we divide into topics some of the main astrological movements that mark the period. If you want to know them all, click here to see the full 2023 Astrological Calendar.

Retrograde cycle of Venus in Leo

  • From 22 July to 3 September 2023

Venus is the planet of relationships and is in Leo, the sign of self-esteem. Therefore, when the Leo retrograde begins, it helps us to remember our worth and to redefine our personal values, so that they can share our desires.

In Venus retrograde in such a sunny sign, we creatively reevaluate love, relationships and finances.

Unexpected changes in relationships can sap our courage, with a reminder attached: “Don’t forget to have fun!”

It is a time to save self-esteem, nurture generous love and remove dust from the heart, settle scores with the past, whether you are a busy person or not.

By the way, it wouldn’t be unusual for some exciting project or a creative and warm person to resurface, to the point of making us overflow with adrenaline and serotonin.

Everything seems to happen suddenly, causing a little self-doubt, so it’s important to keep it positive and joyful!

💡See all about Venus retrograde here.

Mercury retrograde in Virgo

  • From August to 15 September 2023

There is much talk of the confusions and errors that can arise from the retrograde of the planet of communication. But there are also positive aspects and ways to enjoy the period.

If you want to go deep and understand all the intricacies Mercury retrograde and how the phenomenon can bring questions into your life, read more here.

Retrograde in Virgo comes with the promise of revising methodologies, adjusting implementations, generating updates, realigning routine processes, and rebalancing daily life.

It will be the check-up phase, pending and routine medical tests. Also, it’s a good time to think about benefits and ways to make life easier.

Therefore, it could be the peak of exercise and wellness app downloads, as we will be more aware of the body’s needs and more open to establishing new habits or picking up some good practices that had been left behind.

Mercury’s retrograde passage through Virgo allows any mistake or irregularity to be accepted with the generous possibility of reparation.

But don’t expect that chance to be given to you without a good deal of outside questioning and fierce criticism.

It is important to remember that we are beings in an experimental life, where mistakes and successes are the most creative and honest way to exist. From many errors and defects solutions are created and from many errors innovations are born.

After all, isn’t it through crooked lines that the divine writes straight?

💡 And everyone will experience the Mercury retrograde transit differently, because the planet is activating a different area of ​​your Map. see on personalized horoscope where the planet is and know what retrograde means when it starts.

Retrograde Mercury in Capricorn

  • From 13 December 2023 to 2 January 2024

Retrograde in Capricorn has a more mature tone and leads us to deeper thoughts. and reflective of longevity, age, and the cultural concepts of aging that compress us.

Awareness of life’s clock seems stronger, but realizing that the right time for things is just a social convention can help depressurize.

Remote memories can surface and lead us to think about the consequences of the choices we have made. It will surely be a help from Heaven to realign priorities, adjust focus and the desired personal elevation path.

The return of people or places tends to be very significant, as actual reincarnations of the past.

Taking the opportunity to rebuild powerful projects or revive abandoned traditions can be a happy way to productively channel Capricorn’s retrograde energy.

Complaints end up being more frequent in this period, but not without foundation. It permeates such a real atmosphere that it borders on pessimism in the eyes of some.

Therefore, this season warns of the need to watch the mind and not crystallize thoughts based on a negative view of the moment. Discover the power of positive affirmations here.

On the other hand, Mercury retrograde in Capricorn’s call for repetitive and tireless efforts provides us with a satisfying finish to where we want to be.

Retrograde Jupiter in Taurus

  • From 4 September to 30 December 2023

A retrograde of Jupiter it can be lovely and a godsend, as reverse gear sets the planet back a few degrees. That is, gain more gradation of time and space in the same sign.

And who wouldn’t want a little more of the greatness this planet brings?

When Jupiter retrogrades, it stays there, in that energy, in that astrological house, in that matter of our lives for a longer season, allowing us to explore opportunities a little more.

It will reopen what seemed to have begun, but which did not materialize before and now has another chance to materialize.

At the end of the retrograde, we will meet again around June 12 and the doors of this past will be reopened for us.

How to know where Jupiter is?

Jupiter is a slow transiting planet, which is why it takes longer to walk and does not always appear on an astrological house cusp. So not everyone gets to see it on their own Personalized horoscope.

But since Jupiter is in the sign of Taurus, you can feel the good Jovian energies in the area of ​​your chart where you have Taurus. Everyone has all the signs.

Uranus retrograde in Taurus

  • From 24 August 2022 to 22 January 2023

The retrograde of this irregular planet brings a collective period of heightened questioning. How will it happen inside Sign of Taurusactions and decisions must be more solid and continuous.

We know that it is not possible to change the past, but it is possible to think about the future by looking at the past.

This transit calls us to causes of great scope and weight, to rethink the harm, to make efforts with a view to positively impacting larger groups, and to divert attention from our own lives.

Is simple. Sometimes the situation is comfortable, but for many people what we enjoy with some ease is a point of lack and pain.

What is the use of being nice to some and not being nice to others? For this other who cannot be understood, who does not acquire comfort and well-being, we must nurture the feeling and efforts of the revolution, as if it were for ourselves.

💡Amid the retrograde, November 4, 2023 promises to be a twist.

The turnaround comes with retrograde Uranus opposition to intense Mercury in Scorpio, which comes in fierce, sharp, with eagle vision and a sharp tongue. It’s the stitch knot that we couldn’t do in the past.

Eclipse of the second half of 2023

we already had two eclipses this yearand now we’ll have two more in the second half.

The October 14 solar eclipse takes place in the sign of Libra, messing with our relationship patterns in any area of ​​life.

While Libra energy has a tendency to prioritize harmony, eclipses tend to clutter before organizing. And the chaos is part of the beginning of a larger alignment process.

Perhaps the secret is to neutralize emotions, to stop classifying them as good or bad, as good or bad feelings. Every emotion is necessary, and becomes harmful only if it fails to flow.

already the Lunar eclipse of October 28th it will take place in Taurus, carrying an overloaded energy of relevant, dense and materially connected topics, such as finance and investing.

The strategy is to think about sustainability:

  • What can I support from my skills, realities and skills?
  • What do I support emotionally?

This guideline helps us invest in what will make a difference, avoid wasting money and personal energy, and link desire to reality. In this way, we ensure our solid and happier progress.

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Anna Andreiolo (astro@anaandreiolo.com)

– Ana Andreiolo is a non-occult visual artist, communicator, and astrologer. She has published the astropoetic book “Manifesto Cósmico Nada Cómico, Narrativas Poéticas Celestes do Apocalipse”, teaches the Orbitantes contemporary astrology class and is also the author of the registered method “Astrobranding”, where she combines astrology with holistic design practices and visual arts.

Source: Terra

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