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31/10/2024

In medieval Britain, on Halloween night, families would open their doors to children carrying lanterns, moving through the dark - not in search of treats, but of soul cakes.

These small, spiced cakes, each marked with a cross, were given by the household as an offering, honouring their departed loved ones.

In return, the children would say prayers for the family’s ancestors, asking for peace as the spirits made their journey through the thinning veil.

This exchange created a bond between giver and receiver, a shared moment of remembrance.

Halloween today holds faint traces of this ancient ritual, a subtle echo from a time when every doorway opened to honour the meeting of two worlds.

However souling was more than a tradition; it was a communion with those who had come before, a reminder that the living and the departed are bound by an eternal thread.

In this shared ritual, those who had passed were never truly gone, woven into life itself - watching, guiding reminding the living that death is not an ending but a turning point in an unbroken cycle.

28/10/2024

Today is Monday - Moon Day.

Right now, the Moon is in her Waning Crescent phase, gently drawing back her light as she prepares for the darkness of Friday’s New Moon. This is her moment of retreat, a softening, a surrender.

In ancient times, this was known as the Moon’s descent - a final, sacred retreat before her rebirth, where the slate could be cleared.

In Pagan traditions, this phase held the energy of banishing - a time to release what no longer serves, whether it be illness, negativity or old patterns that weigh us down.

Healers would gather under the dim crescent, performing rites of purification, burning sage and juniper, letting the smoke rise to carry away burdens and stagnant energy. It was a time to rest, to strip away what was no longer needed and to make space for what is yet to come.

This is the Crone’s Moon - wise, resolute, unafraid of endings. She teaches us the power of surrender, the grace of knowing when to let go.

Be gentle with yourself.

The energy of this time invites you to step back, to acknowledge the quiet milestones - those subtle shifts and moments that have marked your progress, even if they seemed small or insignificant.

Growth doesn’t always announce itself; it often unfolds not in grand gestures but in steady, delicate movements.

Perhaps you already feel it - the urge to pause, to reflect, to retreat.

The Moon is guiding you to listen, to notice what still lingers, what clings to the edges of your heart, and to gently but decisively, release it.

The Waning Crescent, like the deep waters of Scorpio season, asks for a certain fearlessness - a willingness to let go of the familiar, to clear space for the unknown.

The Moon reminds us that everything moves in cycles—birth, growth, decay and renewal. Each phase carries its own wisdom and this is the time to make peace with endings, knowing they are essential for new beginnings to emerge.

What you release now doesn’t simply fade; it transforms, becoming the fertile ground from which new life can grow.

This is the Moon’s descent - where endings make way for beginnings and the future quietly waits to be born.

24/10/2024

As we move deeper into Scorpio season, next week’s New Moon beckons us further into the shadowlands, where the unseen parts of ourselves stir.

This is no ordinary lunar phase. The Scorpio New Moon is a time of profound inner work - where the hidden, the forgotten and the feared rise to the surface, asking to be acknowledged.

For centuries, this Moon has served as a powerful guide through the depths.

In ancient Greece, offerings were made to Hecate, the goddess of the dark Moon, at crossroads. These rituals symbolised a choice: to release the old layers that no longer serve us and embrace the unknown, trusting in the rebirth that follows.

Scorpio asks the same of us now.

It pulls us inward, into truths we often avoid, inviting transformation not through skimming the surface but by confronting what lies beneath.

This is a Moon for those ready to go deep.

Transformation in Scorpio’s realm demands courage - the courage to look at the desires, fears and vulnerabilities we’ve long buried.

Next Thursday - 31st of October - I’ll be hosting an online Scorpio New Moon Meditation.

This is a small, intimate gathering for no more than 10 participants.

This is your space to for deep reflection where you will receive personalised insights into how this powerful Moon touches your own astrology.

No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to explore your inner landscape.

The early bird discount ends tomorrow, so if you feel called to this moment of transformation, trust that pull and join me.

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22/10/2024

We have now entered Scorpio season, where the surface no longer holds.

The familiar layers we wear begin to thin as we stand at the threshold of the shadowlands - the place where what is hidden, forgotten and feared waits for us.

Scorpio’s gift is not in bypassing the darkness but in illuminating what lies buried deep within.

It is the sign of transformation but not through avoidance - through the courageous act of facing our shadows.

The transformation Scorpio offers requires that we confront the very parts of ourselves we’ve long rejected and disowned.
Robert Bly, the poet and psychologist, spoke of this journey with raw clarity.

He described the shadow as a bag we drag behind us, heavy with all the aspects of ourselves that we’ve been told to hide - anger, fear, vulnerability, desire.

Every piece of us that didn’t fit into the life we were expected to lead, every part we were too afraid to show the world, was stuffed into that invisible sack.

But these parts of us - the shadows - don’t disappear or stay silent. They wait. Whispering from the depths, shaping our relationships, our thoughts and our choices.

During Scorpio season, these hidden aspects refuse to be ignored. They rise to the surface, creeping into our dreams, our conversations and our very consciousness, bringing an eerie familiarity with them.

The anger we deny, the desires we suppress, the vulnerabilities we conceal live on, in the shadows, shaping us from within until we are ready to face them.

Scorpio season asks us to meet these parts of ourselves - not as enemies, but as pieces of our soul, longing to return to wholeness.
This journey is not easy. Scorpio does not seek comfort - it seeks truth. But the reward is profound.

As it is only by descending into the depths of our fears and shedding the layers of our old selves can we, like the Phoenix, rise from the ashes of our former selves.

More whole, more free, having reclaimed all parts of ourselves that have long been hidden in the shadows.

Join me tonight on my free Scorpio masterclass to undersand more.
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20/10/2024

*Scorpio Season*
22nd October - 22nd November

On Tuesday we change seasonal gears as we move into the lair of Scorpio.

And this energy will contain you for the next month as nature beckons you into the darker realms.

Because this is the time of the year when night rules and the Moon becomes your watchful guide through the darkness.

On some level you'll be feeling a pull to look within. To notice those parts of you that usually stay hidden.

Lingering in the shadows - unacknowledged from your consciousness.

Isabel Hickey describes this as "the hidden stagnant marsh that must be cleansed by the free-flowing waters of life'.

And Scorpio, a fixed water sign is all about going into the marsh.

Because Scorpio is gifted in seeking out what is hidden and suppressed so that it can be transformed.

Scorpio is the only sign that has three symbols.

The scorpio representing it's lowest form - which would rather sting itself to death that relinquish its power.

The Eagle representing the bird that can fly the closest to the Sun

And finally the Phoenix which is new life resurrected from the ashes.

Wherever Scorpio touches your natal chart, it will be asking you for surrender, death, so that a new life, a new way can emerge.

This is the season to venture into your shadows.

To uncover those beliefs and forms that hold you hostage.

Because this is your time for resurrection.

For healing.

It's time for a new way to begin.

If you feel drawn to explore these themes more deeply,

Join me on Tuesday evening for a free Scorpio Masterclass where we will dive into this powerful energy and explore how you can harness it in your life.

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16/10/2024

As the Aries Full Moon rises tomorrow, an ancient fire blazes to life - a Supermoon that pulls on the waters of the Earth and stirs something deep within.

Aries is not a sign of passive reflection.

Ruled by Mars, the god of war and action, this Full Moon marks a time of decisive movement.

In ancient Greece and Mesopotamia, warriors and leaders would look to the sky during such Moons, knowing that it was a time to act - to harness the raw energy of Aries and face what until then had been avoided.

But this Supermoon brings more than just action; it brings healing as Chiron, the wounded healer, stands close to this Full Moon, reminding us that our deepest wounds hold the keys to our greatest wisdom.

The restlessness, the frustration, the anger that can be invoked at this time are not obstacles. They are signals, pointing us toward what needs to heal.

Chiron teaches that wounds don’t define us, but they can shape the way we find our strength. What pain or burden have you carried long enough?

What truth is ready to be acknowledged?

For centuries ago the Full Moon has been regarded as a sacred time of release.

People gathered at night, offering their burdens to the fire, trusting in the Moon’s power to illuminate what they couldn’t see by daylight.

Fires were lit in temples to Mars, not to destroy but to transform.

But transformation demands a sacrifice. Something must be let go for something new to take its place. It may be an outdated belief, a fear you’ve outgrown or an old wound that has shaped your choices for too long.

This fire that is being ignited in your life is the same one that has guided those before us - the ancient warriors, healers and seekers - through their darkest moments.

So trust that while this Supermoon is here to light your path - it is only you that can take the first step.


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15/10/2024

I had the delight of being on Amelia Adrian's podcast this morning talking about my favourite things from essentail oils, the Full Moon, Pluto and the cycles of life.

https://www.ameliaadrian.com/podcasts/essential-empowerment/episodes/2148884640?fbclid=IwY2xjawF7X0xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZpYvKmKdZ7_CV_UwcDU_du7uOYXCCc6TRZVIlUuRL9MiFsflFQHhGK0Cg_aem_D4e6_5C3N8Uoha_Mh5EHig

Prue Nichols is an astrological therapist and healer offering a range of services, including energetic healing, spiritual guidance, and sacred astrology. Her practice combines ancient wisdom with modern understanding to help individuals transform their daily lives. Her website...

15/10/2024

The playground is where many of our earliest wounds are formed - where we first feel the sting of rejection, the ache of not being chosen or the frustration of acting with courage only to stumble.

These moments leave marks and even though we often tell ourselves we've left them behind—do we ever truly leave the playground?

Are we destined to relive old patterns, repeating the same pains? Or can we transform them, learning from our scars rather than being defined by them?

As we approach this Full Moon in Aries on Thursday, those past experiences may feel unusually close.

Times of deep growth often bring early wounds to the surface when we least expect it.

Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, pushes us to act, to leap forward with courage.

But Chiron- the Wounded Healer- sits beside this Full Moon, reminding us that boldness can come with pain.

Chiron represents the wounds we carry, often from childhood -the ones we never asked for but that have shaped us.

Spiritually, scars remind us that healing isn’t about erasing pain but about integrating the lessons it teaches.

They are symbols of survival and the wisdom gained from facing life’s hardest moments.

This Full Moon doesn’t ask you to hold back your boldness, but to honour the strength you’ve gained from your wounds.

These scars are proof of your ability to act, even when the risks are high and your capacity to keep going when things don’t go as planned.

As Thursday approaches and the energy of Aries builds, resist the impulse to rush ahead.

Instead, take a moment to reflect on the times you were brave, yet things didn’t turn out as you’d hoped.

Chiron brings these wounds to the surface-not to reopen them, but to show you how far you’ve come.

The scars you carry from the playground of life aren’t burdens; they’re symbols of your strength and growth.

While we may never fully leave the playground, we can transform its lessons into wisdom.

With Chiron’s guidance, these early wounds become the foundation of our deepest healing and strength.

14/10/2024

As we approach Thursday’s Full Moon - the largest Supermoon of the year - you may already be feeling a shift within.

Right now the Moon is in Pisces, stirring the deep waters of emotion, calling forth feelings and memories long submerged.

It’s natural to feel a sense of confusion or even loss as though something important is rising but remains just beyond reach.

Today is Monday—the day of the Moon. For centuries, this day has been a time for introspection, a day to turn inward, to reflect and to listen.

Our ancestors understood that the Moon’s pull wasn’t just physical; it stirs the tides of our inner world, drawing out emotions, dreams and the parts of ourselves we’ve kept hidden.

They saw the Moon as the bridge between worlds—the link between what is seen and unseen, conscious and unconscious.

We are also in the Gibbous Phase of the Moon—the days just before the Full Moon, when energy builds but clarity has yet to arrive.

In ancient traditions, this phase was known as the "time of waiting" - the Moon’s light grows, but we are still walking through partial shadows.

This is a moment of blind spots, where we can feel the urgency growing but still lack the answers. Restlessness is natural, especially with the fiery Aries energy of the Full Moon on the horizon.

In times past, this phase wasn’t one of action, but of refinement. It was a time to sit with the emotions rising within and allow them to reveal what we may have overlooked.

You may feel a sense of urgency or even anger bubbling beneath the surface—that’s Aries energy, pushing you toward action. But now is not the time to leap.

In ancient temples, fires were not yet lit—they were being prepared.

Today, you too are in preparation.

You’re in a holding pattern, waiting for the right moment. The fire of Aries will soon ignite your path, but for now, honour the tension.

Reflect on what’s stirring.

So if you’re feeling lost, restless or uncertain, remember this is all part of the unfolding.

Our ancestors trusted the Moon’s cycles to guide them and today you are invited to do the same.

11/10/2024

I've been thinking a lot about anger lately. Of all the emotions, it’s the one I’ve struggled with the most—perhaps because it demands to be felt with such intensity, refusing to be silenced or ignored.

Yet, as the Full Moon in Aries approaches, I’m starting to understand anger through a new lens, one that reveals its true role in our lives.

In astrology, Aries is ruled by Mars-the warrior planet, the force that doesn’t just feel anger but uses it to ignite action. For Mars, anger is not just a reaction—it’s a call to awaken, to reclaim what has been lost. It rises when our boundaries have been crossed, when our needs have been overlooked or when we’ve given away our power in ways we may not even realize.

Anger vibrates at 150 Hz—an energetic frequency of transition. It sits between the depths of shame and the heights of peace, urging us out of inertia and into life.

Ancient wisdom understood this well. The Greeks called it “thumos”-the spirited fire within that fueled courage and meaning. Anger wasn’t something to fear; it was a protector, a sacred visitor that arrived to restore balance and harmony when it had been disturbed.

So in its purest form, anger is not here to destroy but to reveal where we’ve given too much, where we’ve allowed others to overstep and where we’ve silenced our own voice.

With the Full Moon in Aries on the horizon, this is a powerful moment to listen to anger’s message. Aries, the sign that understands anger better than any other, teaches us that instead of pushing anger away, we should welcome it.

What if anger was not an enemy, but a guide-showing us where we need to reclaim our boundaries, our voice and our power?

In the same way revolutions throughout history were sparked by a collective push for change, anger within us serves a similar purpose. It’s a catalyst for realignment, a force that urges us to return to ourselves.

Anger isn’t here to break you down. It’s here to wake you up-to guide you back to balance, truth and a deeper sense of who you are. When we honour its message, anger transforms from a force of destruction into one of clarity, purpose and deep personal meaning.

06/10/2024

Right now, many of us feel like we’re standing on unsteady ground, as though everything we once knew is slipping away. This sensation of feeling lost—disoriented, confused and unsure of what’s coming next—echoes across the collective. These moments in history signal that profound transformation is underway. And in astrology, this is the energy that Pluto in Aquarius is about to bring.

Next month, Pluto enters Aquarius, marking the beginning of a new era of collective and personal evolution. Pluto, the planet of deep transformation, is never gentle—it strips away the old, demanding that we release what no longer serves us. For many, the dissolution of the familiar world feels unsettling, as if the foundations we once relied upon are crumbling.

Entire systems are undergoing seismic shifts and the unsettling nature of this change is palpable. Yet, Pluto does not destroy without purpose; it clears the path for the emergence of something profoundly new.

The last time Pluto transited Aquarius, in the late 1700s, the world witnessed the American and French revolutions—societies were torn apart, and new ideals of freedom and equality were born. We find ourselves at a similar crossroads now. The systems we have depended on, whether political, social or personal, are shifting rapidly and with that comes a deep sense of loss.

As much as this is a time for innovation, it’s also a time for grieving. The world we grew up in is no longer recognizable. The pace of change can feel relentless, and many of you may already be feeling the weight of this transition. The familiar structures—those that once gave us security—are dissolving and with them, the illusion of stability fades.

In times like these, it’s tempting to hold on to what feels safe, even as it falls apart. But Pluto in Aquarius does not offer the luxury of remaining in the past. These changes, though uncomfortable, are precursors to a future still being shaped, even though we cannot yet see its full form. We are being asked to trust that this loss is clearing space for something more aligned with our evolution.

History reminds us that out of chaos, new worlds are born. We stand in that liminal space between what was and what will be. These are not easy times, but they are meaningful. This is a collective rebirth and though the darkness may feel overwhelming, there is light on the other side.

Pluto is guiding us through this deep transformation. The uncertainty you feel is real, but it is also temporary. You have the strength, the wisdom and the resilience to navigate this time. The future is being shaped by the very changes we are living through.

As the world remakes itself, so too are you being remade. Trust the process. The loss is part of the journey toward something deeper, truer and more aligned with who you are becoming. Keep going - you were born for these times. 🌿

04/10/2024

This morning, after dropping Amelie and George off at school, I made the mistake of turning the radio on. The news—so much noise, conflict and uncertainty—filled the car and I could feel my energy shift. Has it always been like this, or are we simply more aware of it now? As I drove home, I felt the weight of it pressing down. How do we, as a global collective, find our way through?

Astrologically, there’s a cosmic mirror for these feelings. Pluto, the planet of profound transformation, is in a pivotal transition, dancing between Capricorn and Aquarius.

Pluto is the slowest-moving planet in our solar system and its shifts mark the end of one era and the beginning of another. Since 2008, Pluto in Capricorn has been about structures, authority and control.

We’ve witnessed the crumbling of old systems, the breakdown of established norms and a deep re-evaluation of power.

As Pluto moves into Aquarius next month, we’re entering a 20-year cycle that will push us to rethink everything—how we connect, live, engage with technology and ultimately, how we find our place in a rapidly changing world.

Each Pluto generation feels these shifts differently.

Pluto in Cancer (1912–1939) navigates survival, finding safety in home and family during uncertain times.

Pluto in Leo (1939–1957) faces the pressure of leaving a legacy and standing out in an overwhelming world.

Pluto in Virgo (1957–1972) strives for order and healing but often feels that the problems they face are too large to solve completely.

Pluto in Libra (1971–1984), my generation, is constantly searching for balance, harmony and fairness—yet when the world feels chaotic, finding peace can seem impossible.

As Pluto moves fully into Aquarius, Pluto in Scorpio (1984–1995) will need to let go of old power dynamics, while Pluto in Sagittarius (1995–2008) must reconcile their expansive visions with the realities of a fragmented world.

For those of us with Pluto in Libra, the answer might be knowing when to switch off—when to step back from the noise, the constant demands of life and simply be.

Balance isn’t something we achieve and hold onto—it’s a dance, a constant movement between extremes. Sometimes, the most important act of balance is knowing when to pause, reflect and breathe. We can’t always control the outer world, but we can choose how we engage with it.

Because at the heart of all these generational stories is a simple truth: we are all navigating the same world, but we are doing it in different ways, shaped by different times, different experiences and different journeys.

Read the whole blog here
https://pruenichols.com/finding-balance-amidst-chaos-pluto-generations/