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09/08/2025

Full Moon in Pisces (Lunar Eclipse) Sept. 7th, 2025

To confront a person with his own shadow
is to show him his own light.
--Carl G. Jung

During this Full moon your impressions of the world may not accurately reflect the world as it is. Pisces rules the hidden, the depths of our emotions and our souls. It wants to see the best in people, circumstances, and the world. Pisces wants to kiss the wound and make it better. Virgo rules the analyst and the worrier. It wants to discern every aspect of everything to the smallest quantum particle. Virgo sees the wound as a deep festering abscess in need of massive amounts of work. Yet the need, the wound we see as being outside ourselves is only a reflection of what’s within us. It is during this time with the moon in dreamy Pisces and the sun in analytical Virgo that we need to find our shadows and learn to love them, to forgive our own inadequacies and in turn those of others. During the next 2 weeks and potentially 5 months (full lunar eclipse) you may be tempted to take everything apart, analyze and criticize it and then find you can’t put it back together. Relationships can go through difficulties during this period as we make mountains out of molehills. Emotions can intensify as we see-saw from making to much of something to pretending nothings wrong. Full moons tend to pull energy back and forth between two polarities. So in Virgo we analyze something to death and in Pisces put on our rose colored glasses. We need to find a balance between these two extremes. If something calls for us to pay attention, we need to look at it (not too closely) then let it go. We need to apply faith and trust in the order of the universe to make it right. We’ll know the appropriate action at the right time. The eclipse intensifies the usual energy affecting us during a full moon, so the things that happen now can come as a complete shock, out of the blue and hit us where we’re most vulnerable. Yet out of the fire arises the Phoenix. In the body Pisces rules the immune system so problems here can indicate a need for more forgiveness in our lives for both us and others. Pisces also rules the feet so problems arising here can indicate our need for more faith in the divine order of things, in letting go and letting God. Virgo rules the digestive system so problems here can indicate our need to either let go of the past or to pay closer attention to detail, and not take so much for granted. You also need to ask yourself do you empower or disempower others.

Now and during the nest two weeks the energy available is good to:

1. Meditate or learn how. Anything that helps you go within.

2. Spend some time being creative. It’s a great time to be inspired (in – spirit)

3. Look at your diet and health. See where it needs improvement.

4. Start an exercise routine.

5. Pay attention to your dreams and keep a dream journal.

6. Read some poetry, or write your own.

7. Let go of past resentments. The only one you’re hurting is yourself.

The Pisces Full Moon is a perfect time to expand our senses and see ourselves as part of a great ocean of creation. Take the time to go out under the night sky and take in the boundless panorama of stars in the cosmos. With each breath, draw in the immense power and majesty of the universe and see yourself as a part, a thread, in the vast fabric

I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion, and celebration - celebration of the LIFE you so deserve. Mitzi

08/23/2025

New Moon in Virgo (Aug. 25th, 2025 2:06 AM EDT)

With the moon Virgo, I struggle with finding a middle ground between the details of what is happening now, and the meaning with in the bigger picture of things. I was born with the sun in Pisces, in opposition to the Virgo moon. Even though this is a new moon in the heavens, it is my personal full moon. We all have one in our charts. It's the sign opposite your sun sign. For instance, for Cancer, it's full moon would be in Capricorn, when the moon transits there, for Leo it would be Aquarius, Libra/Aries. Quite often we feel challenged during these times.

With the moon in Virgo we tend to be more into noticing details and perfectionism, but can forget that the tapestry isn't complete until the last strand is in place. We may also be drawn to the flaw rather than the beauty with in it. Over the next couple week We will want to make sense of things but have a hard time doing so. The pieces may not fit together or we may feel as if something is missing. The challenge will be in allowing things to transpire without our interference, or judgement. Sometimes through disorder things are allowed to reorganize into something better. Allowing, during this period, is more to our advantage than controlling. Letting go, more freeing than holding on. Think of all the times in your life when the loose ends all fell perfectly into place. When like chicken little, you thought the sky was falling and the world would end, yet it only got better. Your lives right now are on the brink of something more wonderful than you ever thought possible. It is in allowing that freedom is found. It's a great period to look for the beauty in the flaw. Make note of how many imperfect things are in your closets, space, life and how much you love them. Expand beyond the details of the moment.

Health concerns (Virgo) could also figure prominently as could issues in the work place (Virgo). In the body Virgo rules the digestive system, so problems here can be the inability to take in new information or being unable to let things go. Ask yourself if there is someplace in your life you’ve become stuck. Or where there could be something you’re not allowing yourself to understand.

The energy of this New Moon and the next 2 weeks is good for…….

1.Starting a new health routine. (Just remember you need to get rid of the bad habits first)

2 Starting a diet.

3.Taking up some kind of exercise program.

4.Volunteering for something and then keep doing it. (Virgo rules service)

5.Starting a new job, or looking for one.

6.Setting practical, attainable goals

7.Focusing on concrete ways of developing self- discipline and self- mastery.

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I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion,and celebration – celebration of the life you so deserve. Mitzi

07/25/2025

New Moon in Leo
July 24th, 2025 3:11 EDT

This New Moon is all about who we truly are at our core. It’s about where are heart is, and aligning it with our mind. It’s getting clear, and creating a plan to not only see ourselves, but become the self we we born to be. The New moon is opposing Pluto so it’s time to prepare for changes we may need to make. Mercury however, being retrograde is not a time for implementing them. Get clear, contemplate, and address any roadblocks, but wait until after August 11th to start to move forward. Neptune and Saturn are trining the New Moon so we should have the patience, discipline, and inspiration we need.

I know for myself my journey through life has been full of twists, turns, and unexpected detours. I have also become through it all, a fuller, happier, and more knowledgeable expression of the person I was as a child. The person I was before everyone else’s expectations clouded my inner light. My passion as child was to be a healer, only then I thought it meant being a Doctor. I also at different junctures felt I was a failure for not having that title. The reality is I knew who I was, but my experiences and perceptions were limited. It has only been through the challenges of life I’ve grasped its broader expression. I am the healer in every way it truly matters and yet I still have so much more to learn and give. Now is the time to find out where your inner light shines and plan how your going to let it shine out on the world.

In the body Leo rules the heart, so if Leo lacks love, applause or attention there can be problems with the heart. Remember that we need to love ourselves as well, and for many this is the hardest thing to do. Leo also rules the spine so you need to know that you can not only stand alone, but support others as well.

During the next 2 weeks the energy available to us is good for:

1. Healing our inner child. In the same way as we would treat our own children, or others, we need to extend the same courtesy to ourselves. We need to nurture ourselves and while we’re at it give ourselves a special treat.

2. Leo rules creativity, so spend some time creating. It doesn’t matter what, just find that inner spark and go for it.

3. Spend some time playing or just go for a walk through the park.

4. Cultivate forgiveness, when we don’t forgive, the only one ending up being hurt is ourselves.

5. Spend some time listening to your heart beat, then listen to your partners or your childrens. This brings us back into concious awareness of lifes rythms.

For more information on this New Moon and how it effects you personally or to book a reading you can contact me on Facebook or message me at miangels@live.ca

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I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion, and celebration - celebration of the life you so deserve Mitzi

07/10/2025

Full Moon in Capricorn (July 10th, 2025)

Anything that you have to control, controls you!

Much like the lyrics of the song "The Climb" there's always gonna be another mountain, your gonna want to make it move. It's not going to be about how fast you get there or what's waiting on the other side. With the energy of Capricorn it's all about the climb. As the moon becomes full today we may be asking ourselves if it's all worth the effort? Part of us will be looking toward the peak of our ambitions and the other be drawn to the security of our roots, home, and family. Are we longing for comfort in the short term, or success in the future? There is a balance point here where we can have both, but it is up to us to find it. We can ask for help and delegate some of our responsibilities. We can bring our home and family to us by sharing our dreams and point out where we can all be once we reach our goals. This energy allows us the determination we need to make the climb, and reach whatever we are striving for. Success comes through putting one foot in front of the other, one step at a time. In someway over the next 2 weeks our faith in our path, or career may be shaken but we still need to keep moving. It's important not to lose sight of the horizon. In someway authority figures or older people may either clear our path or challenge our reserve. Either way they strengthen us if we can keep our egos out of the way. Perseverance is a hallmark of this sign so anything worth attaining is worth the obstacles we must surmount.

In the body Capricorn rules our own structures and boundaries. Problems in the skeletal system can indicate not standing our ground, or possibly being to fixed in our opinions. Problems with the skin can indicate a need for establishing healthy boundaries. Cancer rules the stomach; difficulties here can indicate our inability to assimilate anything new, or our inability to stomach a situation or person. The breasts are also ruled by Cancer with problems in this area indicating an inability to nurture ourselves, over mothering, or overbearing attitudes.

Other uses for the energy now and for the next 2 weeks:

1.Facing the issues in our lives with openness, and asking if we are calling this to ourselves by being to dependant or to controlling? Resolving to find a balance.

2. Asking ourselves if we love unconditionally?

3. Looking at life as all inclusive rather than exclusive. Everything is a piece of the same puzzle and even the pieces we don’t like are needed to fulfill the divine plan.

4. Spending time with our families and seeing life from their perspective.

5. Letting go of past hurts and resentments.

6. Looking at our goals and assessing if they are still serving us.

I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion,and celebration - celebration of the LIFE you so deserve. Mitzi

For more information on the Full moon and how it affects you personally as per your natal chart, you can email me at this address miangels@live.ca Consultations can be done by phone, email, or in person.

05/26/2025

New Moon in Gemini (May 26th, 2025 11:02 PM)

Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.

Gemini is the sign of the twins and no other sign gives us so many options. The duality of Gemini asks us to look at both sides of a situation, before making a decision. Gemini opens us up to see the reality of the Tao, that even what appears to be opposite is really just one. There is no such thing as hot and cold, just different degrees of temperature, young and old, are just different poles of age, light and dark are only different degrees of luminescence. Keeping this in mind we need to recognize that this New Moon gives us the opportunity to change, and let go of all that is fixed in us. Here we can look at the world again through the eyes of innocence before everything became black and white. When you change your perception, you transform your world, and the sign of the twins gives us the option to choose in which direction we’re going to look.

Gemini rules communication so this is a wonderful time to look at how we have been communicating with the people in our life, and to ask ourselves whether we have been clear or assuming that they should understand. Have we been listening or stuck in our own judgments? Thoughts are things said Edgar Cayce, what we think about is really an act of communication to the universe. So it is during this period, that you may want to reassess what seeds you’ve been sowing in your own cosmic garden. If you planted a daffodil you’re not going to get a rose. If you want prosperity you can’t expect it to grow from thoughts of poverty or lack. If its health you wish to blossom it won’t come from seeds of illness. Remember in the reality of the universe there is no dis -ease only different degrees of ease.

With the New moon conjunct Mercury and trining Pluto our conversations can be more meaningful. Our thoughts and words transformative. If you’ve been trying to make an important decision the next 2 weeks may give you the extra push you’ve needed. On the world front we may begin to see positive changes as secrets are revealed.

This new moon and for the next two weeks expect to be bombarded with phone calls, emails, gossip and everyone else’s opinions. This can be a busy time and one that can fray our nerves if we allow it to. Take some time for affirming the wondrous gifts in your life, communicate it to others and hopefully your joy will become contagious.

In the body Gemini rules the lungs so if we have problems here we need to look at whether or not we are living life to the fullest. Are we stuck in grief or depression? Are we able to give and receive in equal measure? It also rules the shoulders so problems in this area ask us if we are able to carry our experiences joyfully, or have they become a burden? Are we able to share our responsibilities or taken on too much? The hands and fingers are also under the domain of the twins so if we have problems reaching out and holding on to new experiences, we could have problems in this area. The mind is in constant communication with the body so this period is good for learning more about the body/mind connection.

“Ask and You shall receive” Take these questions into meditation and ask your lungs, your shoulders or hands what they are trying to tell you, and then remain open to the answer. It may not come immediately but within a couple of days be assured they will. Dreams are also especially relevant during this time.

The energy during this New Moon and for the next 2 weeks is good for:

1.Reading, writing and talking to others about the positive things in your life, pointing out what’s positive in theirs. Starting a gratitude journal.

2.Gathering information, sharing knowledge and combining disparate elements to create new possibilities.

3.Looking at different sides of an issue, brainstorming, and experimenting with new alternatives. Freeing yourself to soar to greater heights of inspiration.

4.Bouncing ideas off other people to gain the advantage of their approaches and outlooks.

5.Thinking of someone you have been meaning to reach out to and doing it! Call, e-mail, write a quick note and share with them the importance they play in your life.

6.Set an intention to pay attention to the "coincidences" that occur and be open to the unfolding of the why!

For more information on the New moon and how it affects you personally as per your natal chart, you can message me on Facebook or at this email miangels@live.ca

I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion, and celebration - celebration of the LIFE you so deserve. Mitzi

04/12/2025

Full Moon in Libra (April 12th, 2025)
By Mitzi Johnston

The moon is now in the sign of partnerships and relationships playing tug of war with the sun in the opposite sign of individuality. Libra asks us to consider the significant others in our lives while Aries wants it to be all about me. So if we have been playing one side of this polarity at the expense of the other side we may find ourselves being challenged in some way. Ideally we have kept our authenticity in our relationships, allowing the other person to do the same. If however we failed to live our truth in someway, sacrificing it to others we may find ourselves feeling neglected or in need of validation from others over the next two weeks. In fact all that we have been holding in and rejecting in ourselves may find an inappropriate outlet. We may become a tyrant demanding our own way or may go looking for validation in the wrong places. If on the other hand we have been on the opposite side of this and been demanding others give up their beliefs we may be the ones on the receiving side of our significant others rebellion.

True relationships require give and take in equal measure; it requires us to walk beside another but not in their footsteps. To support each other but not smother one another. I guess in many ways Kahil Gibron said it best in The Prophet when speaking about marriage, but it could pertain just as well to any relationship in our life. Whether as (child, parent) (boss, employee) (teacher, student).

“You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when white wings of death scatter your days. Aye, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.

Libra is the sign of the scales, and rules the kidneys and lower back, so if you’re experiencing problems in this area you may need to ask yourself if your relationships are out of balance in someway. Also are you expressing your emotions or holding them in? Aries rules the head so problems here may indicate distorted anger or a relationship that has become one sided. Aries also rules the blood and muscles; problems can indicate a need to be more in the flow of life. Ask yourself if there is something you are resisting?

The energy available to us over the next two weeks is good for:

1. Having the courage to look more closely at our relationships and move through our resistance.

2. Visiting a museum, art gallery or anywhere that depicts beauty in its myriad of forms.

3. Starting a practice of finding the beauty in all things, no matter how repulsive or ugly we at first perceive it to be.

4. Bringing our lives back into balance. Whether it be with diet, play or just in finding out who we are.

5. Loving our neighbors (all others) as ourselves. Remember you can not give away anything you first don’t have, and that includes love and respect of self.

Our Truth is not a Truth that “can be told” to us by another. It is a Truth that we each must find for ourselves."

I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion, and celebration - celebration of the LIFE you so deserve. Mitzi

For more information on the Full moon and how it affects you personally as per your natal chart, you can email me at this address miangels@live.ca or message me on Facebook. Consultations can be done by phone, email. Also please feel free to forward this to friends and family.

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03/30/2025

03/29/2025

New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Aries March 29th, 2025 6:57 AM EDT

With the New Moon in Aries we are celebrating the astrological New Year. This is when the cosmic energy aligns us with the possibility of rebirth and renewal. This is the beginning of the Heroes journey. Anything we have been wanting to begin, is asking to be put into motion at this time. Look inside and find a seed that has been hibernating over the past few months and take the first step toward its realization. You are the Hero, the only one who can fill the unique position you have been born into but the story can’t enfold if you refuse the call. This is the ideal time to put your hearts desire into motion. Start that book, create a business plan, begin a new health regimen, or anything else that is new to the world of form. Becoming the Hero of our story is asking us to stop waiting for tomorrow and see that the only right time for anything is “Now”. This New Moon is a solar eclipse and is happening at 0 degrees of Aries, the most powerful degree of the zodiac. Something big is on the horizon and we will see its unfolding over the next 6 months. We also have Mercury and Venus in retrograde so although we can start putting plans into motion we may need to sacrifice something to make it work. Maybe it is our need for security. Nothing is ever certain in this world and if we wait for guarantees, we will miss many opportunities awaiting us in the future.

For many of you, you may have felt restless over the last week and may continue to do so for the next couple of weeks unless you heed your inner urge to do something new. If you are feeling angry, frustrated, confused or out of sorts, listen to what your inner voice is trying to tell you. It will even get you to bang your head if it thinks this will get your attention. Ask yourself what wants to be born at this time and go for it. Others may be anxious to begin and find nothing will hold you back. So as you begin this journey know the universe is oh so willing to conspire in your favor.

• "Knock and the door shall be opened."

• "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."

• "Do the thing, and you shall have the power."

Solar eclipses also have an effect on those entities in the limelight. Something big is beginning to unfold in the world, and may happen with a bang. Civilizations have both been destroyed and born during the time of an eclipses influence. (5-6 months)

Aries rules the head and face in the body, problems in this area can be caused by giving the power of our joy to others, by not facing the realization that our life is what we have made it. Or maybe we’re rushing ahead without thinking things through, possibly we’re not moving ahead at all. It also rules our blood so disorders here ask us to question our authenticity and our enthusiasm. Are we trying to be something we’re not because others expect it? Are we feeling empowered or diminished?

The energy available to us over the nest 2 weeks is good for:

1.Trying something new, anything that brings a sense of discovery into your life.

2. Living with enthusiasm and confidence.

3. Letting others see your authentic self!

4. Giving yourself a pat or two on the back for being who you are.

5. Giving yourself a break from the routine.

6. Starting a new project.

7. Exploring the meaning of perspective and learning how to use it to Create YOUR BEST LIFE!!!!

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."

For more information on the New moon and how it affects you personally as per your natal chart, you can email me at this address miangels@live.ca or message me at Mitzi Johnston on Facebook

I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion, and celebration - celebration of the LIFE you so deserve. Mitzi

03/16/2025

Mercury Retrograde in Aries (March 15th-April 7th, 2025)

Sometimes it's necessary to go a long distance out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly. ~Edward Albee

Mercury went retrograde yesterday March 15th and to those new to astrology, I’ll go over the basics. Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times a year, during those times Mercury appears to be moving backward in the heavens, and even though it actually isn’t, it can have some very real effects for us living here on planet earth. Mercury is the ruler of communication, transportation and commerce in astrology, so anything connected to these things can be areas of concern. Typical happenings can be miscommunication, missed appointments, travel problems, computer glitches, and vehicle breakdowns. During these periods it is best not to purchase a computer, car, or anything electronic. Projects are best not started now, and any paperwork that can be postponed is best avoided. Do not assume that you understand everything being communicated to you; before you react, ask for clarification. Back up any important documents on the computer. Make sure to keep saving your data as your imputing it. If you mail anything important be sure to have it registered. Leave all major decisions until the end of this period. Mercury is in the sign of Aries, so you need to be extra careful of acting before thinking first or in rushing to your destination before taking in your surroundings or checking driving conditions.

Mercury retrograde is infamous for changing plans. The best way to deal with this is to always leave your plans open and to remain flexible. Any elective surgery is best left until the end of the retrograde. Mercury is asking us to slow down during this time, to stop and look within ourselves. If we can do this, Mercury Retrograde doesn’t have to be an overly difficult time.

Some positive manifestations can be finding lost objects, reconnecting with old friends, or any reunion. In fact anything that starts with re usually turns out well. Some examples would be remodeling, restoring, rewriting, renewing, or returning.

Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.
—Carl Jung

For more information on mercury retrograde and how it affects you personally as per your natal chart, you can email me at this address miangels@live.ca Consultations can be done by phone, or in person. Also please feel free to forward this to friends and family

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I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion, and celebration - celebration of the LIFE you so deserve. Mitzi

03/02/2025

Venus Retrograde in Aries (March 2nd -April 13th 2025)

Do you have the patience to wait
Till the mud settles and the water is clear?
Can you remain unmoving
Till the right action arises by itself?
Tao Te Ching

Every 18-20 months Venus goes retrograde for about 40 days. During this period it appears to move backward in the heavens. Like all retrogrades the energy during this period is reflective rather than action oriented. Venus is the planet that rules love, money, beauty, and values. As such we are cautioned not to begin anything under these categories. This is a great time to consider our finances and decide where we need to make changes, however as a general rule this is not a good time for actual investing. Dealings with money during this time will most likely lead to very slow gains, if at all. Relationships or marriages begun during this period very seldom work out, so whenever possible avoid these periods for any such occasions. This is where electional astrology (finding the best time for something) can prove vital. This is not a good time to buy new clothes, they are the things we never wear, or furniture, we tend to regret it or we could find the same thing later at a greatly reduced price. This is not the time to throw anything out as the item may prove valuable or when Venus once again moves direct we find ourselves needing it. Don’t have cosmetic surgery during this time it could lead to complications. During this period we may also find ourselves being revisited by the past in someway. Old friends and flames may resurface or we may reconnect with earlier aspirations that were set aside. If you’re looking for someone from the past this is a great time to search.

Venus tends to have an 8 year cycle so the last time it retrograded in Aries was in March of 2017. Now is a good time to look at how our values, finances and relationships have evolved during these years. Have we grown, are our relationships thriving, have we refreshed our value systems, or have we stagnated during this time? Venus retrograde is a great period to get back on track. During this time we are being asked to look within for these answers and to figure out the best path to pursue once Venus again moves direct. In astrology Aries rules self and so for many of us the question might be where have I lost myself or failed to embrace my dreams? This is a wonderful time for reinvention, to ask where our lassitude or responsibilities have kept us from thriving. If during this time we can reconnect with ourselves or set ourselves back on a path of growth we will find all the things ruled by Venus thriving. We will look and feel more attractive, our financial state will begin to improve, our value systems will be healthier, and so will our relationships.

It is only when the mind is still, tranquil, not seeking any solution, any answer, neither resisting nor avoiding, that it is capable of receiving what is true, that which is eternal, timeless, immeasurable.You cannot go to it, it comes to you; what liberates is the truth, not your effort to be free.

Be still. Let life flow.

For more information on Venus retrograde and how it affects you personally. You can email me at miangels@live.ca or on Facebook

This can be a wonderful time to have a consultation on your personal natal chart in regard to your Venus placement and where you are headed in regard to the areas it rules.

I hope this finds you living in immense joy, passion, and celebration - celebration of the LIFE you so deserve. Mitzi