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June 14, 2026
By the time summer arrives on Sunday, June 21st, the role you play in a relationship or a partnership could either end or change drastically.
Good morning, everyone. Today is Sunday, it’s the 14th day of June, and we’re about a week away from the commencement of summer 2026. This evening, at 5:53, the lesser luminary will turn new in Gemini and conjoin the Sun in the Seventh House (with roughly three degrees of separation between them).
Gemini is a masculine mutable air sign that’s represented by the Twins, Castor and Polloux. Gemini says, “I think,” and under this Mercury ruled sign, there’s a tendency for us to do a super amount of thinking. Personally, I’m a huge fan of thinking, and even though it might piss a lot of people off, there’s nothing wrong with thinking before you act, mulling a plan over in your head before you execute it, or just plain old deep thought or contemplation.
I mean seriously, we can’t always rush, rush, rush, and we shouldn’t feel pressured by the people around us who for whatever reason, are intrigued and curious about the level of focus we might display while competing or working on a task. Do not, and I repeat, do not be afraid to ignore someone if you feel like their intrusive behavior is motivated by jealousy or spite.
The ability to focus is important. Anyone who’s a master of their craft will be in possession of a tremendous amount of focus; focus goes hand-in-hand with success because you must have the ability to block out distractions.
At the time of this new moon, you might feel some tension or have the feeling that something isn’t right or perhaps, someone is mad or upset with you. This is because there are people in your life that you deal with on a daily basis who can’t stand the mental block you activate when it’s time for you concentrate on yourself or what you’re doing. You’ll notice them in the background slamming, yelling, acting silly, and doing everything and anything they can to get your mind off of what’s important to you and on them.
They want your attention, they want to be in your head, and they want your mind focusing on them and what they’re doing even if it slows you down and puts you in an unproductive state. As close as you might be to those people, the truth is that they’re being selfish.
You might’ve entertained these people and their antics for a very long time. Time and time again you delayed what you were doing to play with them, to acknowledge them, or to validate them, but you’re reaching a breaking point. Don’t believe them when they say, “Oh, you need to lighten up.” “Oh, you need to take a break once in a while.” “Oh, you’re so busy all the time. What about me?” “I’m trying to help you.”
Someone who truly cares about you will care about what’s important to you. Instead of pulling you away from what you need to do or what you enjoy doing, they should be supporting you.
Now, as we begin to look a little deeper into this chart, we can see that both the Sun and the Moon are illuminating the Seventh House of Partnerships and Relationships. This is incredible! The Universe is trying the tell us something about some of the more significant people in our lives-these are people we have direct contact with because of the personal relationships we share them.
The Sun, in astrology, represents the ultimate life-giving force; it represents creativity, personal will, and destiny.
The Moon is a more passive and patient energy; it represents how we respond or react to people and the world around us, and it represents our emotional makeup. In the sign of Gemini, the Moon could without a doubt indicate that a lot of thinking is going on, but specifically, how we’re feeling.
Lately, a tremendous amount of time has been spent on thoughts pertaining to our feelings, and because this conjunction between the Sun and Moon is in the Seventh House, we know that these feelings have something to do with the relationships or partnerships we’ve formed with other people. They can be professional, personal, familial, marital, or business.
So, it’s not a secret. We’ve been feeling a certain way about someone, and the Sun, as it sits so close to the Moon, means that your feelings or your thoughts about how you feel, aren’t meaningless. The Sun is really validating how you feel, and it’s telling you that you’re not wrong. All of a sudden, we feel a sense of destiny, or like we must act on how we feel because we can’t live in our heads forever, we can’t afford to waste any more time sitting alone in deep thought, and we can’t continue to waste anymore mental energy.
There is no aspect connecting the Moon and Uranus, but Uranus is sitting in the Seventh House also, which means that awakening of some kind is on the horizon. When it comes to relationships and partnerships, Uranus is going to shake things up. We might actually have to come clean about how we feel because something beyond our control might force us to do so.
On the other side of the chart, Part of Fortune is sitting three degrees above the horizon line on the 21st degree of Scorpio. Usually, I don’t mention Part of Fortune, but I really believe it holds the key to what’s really going on now. A quincunx connects the Sun/Moon conjunction to Part of Fortune, and this aspect represents a hidden opportunity if we’re willing to take our time and exert a little effort.
The Sabian Symbol description for the 21st degree of Scorpio reads as so:
A Soldier Derelict in His Duty. This is about conscientious objection, and it says, “Sometimes we must follow our conscience and face the consequences of society’s disapproval.”
Wow! This really clarifies things, and we can now see why we’ve been thinking and why we’ve been in our feelings for such a long time. We’re about to make a choice or a decision that many people aren’t going to agree with. You’re about to make a decision conscientiously (meaning with full awareness concerning the outcome or what the ramifications might be). This is about you doing what’s right for you personally.
Unbelievably, the presence of Uranus in the Seventh House has just been justified. If you aren’t forced into making a decision due to circumstances beyond your control, then the decision you decide to make is definitely going to shake things up a bit.
At the bottom of the chart, the asteroid Goddess Metis is in the Fourth House on the 9th degree of Pisces (1 degree away from the IC). People might see you as a trickster because of this decision you may or may not make, or like you fooled them in some way. You know what? Maybe you did fool them.
Maybe you agreed to something, and then suddenly had second thoughts and decided to back out. Maybe you portrayed yourself one way in the beginning, but at the end of the day, everyone around you is getting to see the person you truly are, and in no way does this doesn’t make you a bad person. It’s not like you tricked or deceived anyone intentionally.
Metis also represents wise counsel, and because she’s in the Fourth House and in the sign of Pisces conjunct the IC, the wise counsel is coming from your soul (from the depths of your being). This is absolutely amazing.
At the time of this new moon, you could make a decision or a choice that’s going to shock a lot of people. It’s going to be one that no one saw coming, and it’s going to be one that very few people might agree with, but you are truly doing what’s best for you. And you know this. You can feel it.
During some time alone, maybe in mediation, your inner voice speaks to you (Metis, Fourth House, Pisces), and suddenly, flashes of insight (Uranus) cause you to second guess something you’ve already committed yourself to.
The mutability of Gemini is blessing here because had the Moon been in one of the fixed signs to start this lunar cycle, you would’ve stayed on course. Yes, Gemini is the sign of the thinker, learning, and processing information, and yes, under the sign of Gemini we can get stuck in our heads, but when it’s all said and done, Gemini is all about self-expression.
For a very long time, the perceptions people had of us was inaccurate, but believe me, the people close to you aren’t/weren’t judging you or being prejudice towards you in any way. You showed them a side of you, and the stage was set. The rest was all assumptions.
This lunar cycle, which turns new exactly one week before the start of summer, appears to begin with a bang. I see lots of changes coming up in relationships or partnerships that are both personal and professional, and the wonderful thing about this new moon is that it begins seven days before the solstice. That means, that on Sunday, June 21st, when summer 2026 begins officially, the Moon will be in its first quarter phase.
This is perfect timing!
You’re listening to yourself, and no one else! Bravo! At first, you might be slightly down and bummed out about certain changes, but you will quickly learn that everything you decided to do or not do was for the best. Your confidence is peaking, and the energy is certainly there for you to manifest as you wish. As the summer begins, the slate is wiped clean. You’re a new person with new friends, new partners, and new contracts.
Listening to yourself and making conscious decisions has put you back in the driver seat and in full control of your life. Spiritually, an aura of that kind exudes greatness, and like magic, opportunities and people appear suddenly.
Before I wrap up this edition of Moon Scope, I’d like mention how interesting the Sabian Symbol description was for Part of Fortune in Scorpio on the 21st degree. It describes a soldier derelict in his duties; a soldier who has refused to follow orders. He made a conscious decision to follow his heart despite what everyone is going to think, or say, or do.
This is super interesting because of where Mars is. Mars is across the chart, opposite from Part of Fortune in the Sixth House of Service. The Sixth House governs any form of service be it military service or the services you might provide to a customer who’s shopping at your store. Mars is the God of War; he represents violence, fighting, and aggression.
In opposition to Part of Fortune, we have this interesting situation where me must choose between fighting, war, violence, and aggression on the Mars side, and making a conscious decision to walk away, leave, and refuse to follow orders on the Part of Fortune side.
The choice is really yours to make, but should you decide to be derelict in your duties despite what others might think of you, you’ll put yourself in harmony with Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the Eight House.
The Eighth House revels a deeply private situation that requires delicacy, love, a positive attitude, and good communication skills.
We mentioned the Uranus awakening in the Seventh House before, and now that we’ve peeked into the Eighth House a little bit, we can see that there’s a possibility of a sudden death, an unplanned pregnancy, or something health related that requires immediate surgery.
In terms of business, we could be looking at breach of contract, a sudden bankruptcy claim, or a mismanagement of other people’s money or property. This could be something that happens now, but it’s really the result of something that had been occurring behind the scenes or behind your back for a very long time.
Okay, everyone! Thank you for visiting Nooz Buffet, and thank you for reading this edition of Moon Scope. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday, a blessed week, and a relaxing new moon celebration.
May 30, 2026
Friends, fans, and followers, good evening! Thank you for visiting Nooz Buffet.
The full moon is time of revelation, and I always mention that whenever I write the Moon Scope for any full moon event because I don’t want you to blow off something or dismiss something that the Universe is trying to share with you.
Think about it like this; when the Moon is new, everything is dark. You’re in a room with no lights, and you can’t see. You have no idea what’s going on., but as the Moon turns in its orbit and begins to go through its phases, the room slowly lights up. By the time the lunar cycle culminates (full moon phase), the room is completely illuminated. You can see now!
A time of revelation means exactly what you think it means. Something is going to be revealed to you, and it can be in form of dreams, visions, coincidences, synchronicities, conversations with people, etc.
This evening, at 9:17, the full moon will be on the 18th degree of Sagittarius in the Twelfth House. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign that’s ruled by Jupiter, and it’s possible that some of us could be feeling a little restless, slightly careless, and somewhat uncommitted, but that’s to be expected with such an excess of creative energies swirling about.
The mutability of Sagittarius makes us extremely moldable or adaptable now when it comes to learning or experiencing new customs, new people, and new places. I don’t think it’s a good time to “go against the grain,” but why would you want to make waves when the flow of current is nice and warm?
As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Of course, you know something isn’t right. Of course, you can see the corruption and the injustices, but don’t worry. You’re not the one they’re after.
The astrological Twelfth House is a pretty dark and mysterious place that holds rulership over unseen forces, hospitals, prisons, and rehabilitation centers. If you, or someone you know is being released from or coming out of any of those places now, the timing is absolutely perfect. As we assimilate back into the real world and get reacquainted with life, we can do so with ease, and this could explain the feelings I mentioned earlier (uncommitted, restless, careless). If you’ve been in the hospital for a while, sitting in a jail cell, or recovering in some type of drug or alcohol treatment facility, life might seem to be coming at you at extremely high speeds. So fast in fact, that it might be hard for you to concentrate.
Relax. One day at a time.
The hard part is definitely behind us, and you know what? Let’s keep it there for now. The Twelfth House is a very private house, and so it might be a good idea to keep our recent experiences to ourselves. No one needs to know every little detail. You’re good now, and if that’s not good enough for them, then tough. Maybe, in a few months or a year, we might decide to open up and share a little bit, but for right now, we want to focus on what’s in front of us.
Sagittarius is the sign of optimism, and the more we concentrate on the positive side of things, the better off we’ll be. Instead of complaining about all the things you don’t like, try talking about the things you like. Instead of reminding everyone about all the things you don’t want, try asking for what you need or would like to have. If the glass of water spills on the dinner table, don’t sit there yelling and calling your brother clumsy. Don’t sit there blaming your husband or yelling at the dog for bumping the table. Just get up, get a paper towel, and clean the mess.
Yelling, blaming, and accusing isn’t going to solve the problem, and you have a choice now. You can either be one with the problem, or one with the solution, and this applies to everything and in all areas of your life, not just a spill at dinner time.
There’s a Bi-Quintile connecting the Moon in Sagittarius in the Twelfth House to Jupiter in Cancer in the Seventh House (Mercury and Venus are in the Seventh House as well). This is a favorable connection that could offer an amazing opportunity if we’re in the right mood, especially with the involvement of temperamental Cancer. Cancer is the sign of loyalty, home, and roots. There’s an energy here that shows us getting back to the basics, returning to what’s familiar, and a personal reliance on the tried and true.
Contract negotiations and signings go well now, and they can be extremely beneficial down the road. If you haven’t spoken to or had the greatest relationship with your mother, your wife, or some prominent female in your life, the time to resolve that issue (or at least attempt to resolve it) is now.
So much has been going on beneath the surface or behind the scenes, and you’ve been oblivious to all of it, especially when it comes to relationships, but the Moon in Sagittarius in the Twelfth House is exactly what we needed to penetrate those Cancerian waters.
This full moon in Sagittarius has us excited, optimistic, ready for the challenge, and prepared to deal with whatever comes of it, but remember, you don’t need to do much. This isn’t an aggressive energy now. Just be there, be a part of it, and show up with a good attitude.
If you have the time to take a short trip with someone you love or someone who’s close to you, do it. If you’re looking to take a relationship to the next level, this trip will win his/her heart and help bring you two closer together.
If there’s a deal that needs to be sealed, or a problem that needs to be resolved, a short trip is the answer. Maybe it’s to lunch, maybe it’s a hiking trip, or maybe it’s to place nearby that you’ve always been meaning to visit but just never had the time.
The interesting part about these short trips, is that they will be hard to take for some of us. With Saturn in the Third House, there could be restrictions, delays, or limitations when it comes to traveling around the local cities and towns, and it could even have something to do with communications or technology possibly.
Some of us, for a long time, have been wanting to get away. Even if it’s just for a long weekend. If that is the case now, and you’ve been unable to do so, the right person or the opportunity makes that possible.
In closing, I would like mention this. If you’ve been wanting or meaning to tell someone something, I think you should try it now because the restrictions that are holding you back are those you’ve placed upon yourself. Neptune in the Third House can absolutely indicate some form of escapism, and that’s exactly what some of us are resorting to-but it’s only because we’ve been sidestepping an issue or not dealing with a problem head on.
This beautiful lunar energy in Sagittarius is a gift. It has to ability to free us from whatever has been holding us back. It will grant insight or a small glimpse of what you’ve been missing to reveal the fire within you is still lit. It’s just been dimmed. I absolutely love the Sixth House Sun. Finally! It’s been a long time since I’ve pulled a chart with a Sixth House Sun. When it comes to issues involving personal health, everything is going to be okay. Don’t stress, and don’t worry.
Okay, beloved. Have a wonderful evening.
May 24, 2026
At exactly 2:46:59 this afternoon, a perfect cross appeared in the astrological chart connecting the 29th degree of Virgo on the Ascendent to the 29th degree of Pisces on the Descendent, and the 29th degree of Gemini at the Midheaven to the 29th degree of Sagittarius on the Imum Coeli.
Whenever the horizontal axis and the vertical axis connect like that on the same degree, Heaven’s Window opens briefly, and that makes this alignment special enough, however, to have that cross land perfectly on the solstice and equinox points is, for lack of a better word, shocking.
Take a look at the perfect seasonal division of the chart to the left. Each of the four sections contains exactly three signs, but not just any three signs. All three signs in each section represent a season. Houses One, Two, and Three are the fall signs. Houses Four, Five, and Six are the winter signs, Houses Seven, Eight, and Nine are the spring signs, and the summer is in the last quadrant (Cancer, Leo, and Virgo).
Perfect!
The conjunction between the Sun and Uranus (with 2 degrees of separation) in Gemini in the Ninth House is worth mentioning here as their energies should be relevant for the next four days. Gemini is the sign of fast thoughts and responsiveness, and while the sign of Gemini indicates that most of us may be living in our own heads, the conjunction to Uranus could shake things up a bit.
During the next several days we might come face to face with ourselves and decide to finally to talk someone about the way we’ve been feeling. You might decide to call a sibling, a distant family member, or you might even decide to see a therapist. The Twins is the symbol that’s used to represent Gemini, and that’s done to remind us that relationships are important. Some of us might have really cool heads, but we must not forget that relationships are important. None of us need to suffer in silence.
In addition to that, it’s possible that a major awakening will occur. The subconscious mind is filled with information that we aren’t aware of but might need at some point. It’s the job of Uranus to transport information from the subconscious mind to everyday “awakened mind” (Mercury) so that we can process and use. This is what occurs during an awakening, and the Mercury mind will become flooded with information, you’ll start noticing synchronicities or patterns, and you’ll want to run and talk about all you’re experiencing.
This might be the beginning of a journey that’s spiritual in nature and ultimately leads to self-awareness. You could begin this journey with journaling, and it might eventually lead to you reaching larger audiences through writing, speaking, or the internet.
May 16, 2026
Good evening and thank you for visiting Nooz Buffet. Tonight, at 9 o’clock, the new moon will shine through the 29th degree of Taurus and illuminate the astrological Sixth House.
A new lunar cycle is beginning, so keep in mind that situations, circumstances, and things in your life may coincide with the current lunar phase. For example, because the Sixth House is involved, you might all of a sudden notice something that requires a visit to the doctor. There could be things about yourself that you never even noticed before, but at the time of this new moon, you seem to be concentrating on them now.
On the 29th degree of Taurus, the Moon is very close to Gemini, and because a portion of Gemini is occupying the Sixth House with Taurus, issues related to mental health could be the focus, or perhaps the health of a sibling or distant relative.
The Sixth House is also the House of Service, and some of us might be called upon to nurse or help a family member who’s injured or not feeling well. We might even get a call to babysit nieces, nephews, cousins, or younger siblings.
Not only is there a strong possibility that some of these scenarios could play out, but they could be the hinge events on which the next two weeks turn
That said, please shift your focus now to the Ninth and Third Houses because that’s where the Moon’s Nodal Axis is aligned. The North Node is on the 5th degree of Pisces in the Third House, and Astraea is only two degrees away. For me personally, I use Astraea as a co-ruler of Virgo because according to the mythology, the Virgo Constellation was given to Astraea when she ascended to the stars.
The Third House governs how we learn and process information, especially at an early age. It rules the education we receive at the elementary level, and day to day communication on a small scale (one-on-one/friends). It governs our neighborhood and the transportation we use to get around.
The extended family is also covered by the Third House, and that brings me to my next point. With the Moon’s North Node in Pisces in the Third House, the Universe is clearly urging us to be caring and compassionate when it comes to members of the extended family.
If a family member reaches out to you within the next two weeks, it would be smart of you to listen. If you do get the call to babysit a cousin, a niece, or a nephew, you should do it. As a matter of fact, however and wherever your time and services are required, just do the favor.
Virgo, which naturally opposes Pisces, and obviously the Third House now since she’s stationed in the Ninth, can be over-critical, really busy, facts driven, and on the go, but the South Node there is telling us that’s exactly the type of attitude and behaviors we display when people we love come knocking or calling. In comparison to Pisces, we already know Virgo is grounded, patient, and practical, but at this time, we need to make a little room for the dreamers, the lovers, and those who really do have unique personalities that are hidden or misunderstood.
As we move up the chart in a counterclockwise direction from where the moon is located, we’ll pass Venus in the Seventh House, and then arrive at Jupiter in Cancer in the Eighth House.
Caner is a sign that’s extremely good at guarding or protecting secrets and things of a rather private nature, so in the Eighth House of Death, it might be a good idea to refrain from speaking about things that important to other people. For the next two weeks, if someone comes around asking about who owns a certain property, I would just be vague and play dumb. Also, anything to do with arrests or time spent in jail, or reasons for doctor or hospital visits (medical information), I would keep all that to yourself.
We might find ourselves in a place now where certain information is coming our way, and that could really be because you worked your way up and demonstrated that you’re someone who can be trusted. Either way, just because you have access to certain information, that doesn’t mean it’s okay to share it with the rest of the world.
When it comes to other people, just stay out of it.
I can see it now; someone asks you a question about someone else-maybe a friend, family member, co-worker, patient, or client, and you innocently reveal something they wanted to keep hidden or private.
During this lunar cycle, something like that can go one of two ways.
You can keep quiet and eventually reap what Jupiter has for you at the time of the full moon, or you can talk and find yourself in the middle of a huge problem, and I’m telling you, if you reveal something out of spite, jealousy, or to be manipulative or controlling, it’s going to backfire.
May 10, 2026
Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine who spends some of her spare time caring for the elderly. An older woman who was approaching the end of her life revealed to my friend that for her, this life keeps repeating. She said, “I keep coming back, and it keeps repeating over and over again. The same thing.”
I’ve spent a lot of time researching reincarnation, so naturally, this story piqued my interest. It actually reminded me of an episode of American Dad called, “Rabbit Ears,” but before I get into the connection between what this woman told my friend and the episode of American Dad, I think it’s important to begin with something written by Edgar Cayce.
I own an Edgar Cayce book that contains four volumes in one, and the last section is about reincarnation. The second chapter of the last section is titled, If We Have Lived Before, Why Don’t We Remember, and this what Cayce writes;
Did you read these pages from Edgar Cayce?
Well, if you watched the episode of American Dad, then you know that Stan’s entry into the Nighthawk’s Hideaway show begins with him yelling “cannonball,” and jumping into the static.
A cannonball is a type of dive, and I’m sure we’ve all at some point yelled, “cannonball,” before jumping off of a diving board and into a pool. That’s the correlation between American Dad and the example Edgar Cayce shares for why we don’t remember living before. Both begin with a dive or a jump into the unknown that we for some reason, seem so confident about.
After jumping into the static that’s casted on a wall through the back of an old television set, Stan reappears wearing a suit (bathing suit/professional suit), and he’s in an elevator that’s going down. The elevator stops, the doors open, and Stan joins the party.
While at the party, Stan sees his neighbor, Tuttle, who tells him that it’s getting harder and harder to remember anything because of all the rerunning of the same episode (they say that it gets harder and harder to escape the reincarnation cycle because after thousands and thousands of incarnations we forget who we are and where we came from).
When Stan asks the host to leave the party, the host said, “Why would you want to leave? You’re with other night hawks, solar creatures who enjoy mature pleasures. Face it Stan, you’re a sensualist.”
In astrology, the earth element represents the senses or sensualism.
For me personally, that’s seems like a fantastic explanation for why we came here to earth in the first place. We came here to enjoy life, and to experience mature pleasures through the five senses; touching, tasting, hearing, seeing, and smelling. We want to hear music that sounds good, eat great tasting food, have sex, and do all the things we can’t do in the spirit form.
(It’s actually through discovering that we have a sixth sense, that we begin to wake up and realize we have a connection to a different place.)
If you haven’t seen the episode of American Dad titled, Rabbit Ears, then you should try to watch it, and if you do, just substitute our lives on earth with the show, Nighthawks Hideaway, and it all makes perfect sense.
I think it offers and explanation for why we incarnated, why we don’t remember living before, and how not remembering is keeping us stuck in the reincarnation cycle.
Below, I posted a link to a YouTube clip of the episode, but it’s only ten minutes. It doesn’t actually show how Stan discovers the show in the first place, or why he becomes so obsessed with it.
May 6, 2026
The current chart reveals a square connecting Uranus on the zero degree of Gemini in the Tenth House to the Ascendent on the 25th degree of Leo. In astrology, a square is an aspect, and an aspect represents the relationship between two planets or points. Sometimes, two planets can be in total harmony, and other times there can be a lot of friction or agitation between them. Specifically, the square represents a blockage. Astrologers often say the square means two planets are squaring off to fight. When two people square up or off with one another, it can mean they’re about to start trading blows, and that best describes the relationship between the planets connected by a square. They’re not happy, and they’re not getting along.
Just like people, when two planets are at odds, communication suffers, and generally, the flow of energy does as well. Let us imagine that you are the owner of this current chart that has a square connecting Uranus in Gemini in the Tenth House to the Ascendent in Leo. What would this mean for you?
Uranus is the God of Awakenings and Transformations. He represents the unpredictable, unimaginable, and uncontrollable things that happen randomly in life. Humans have what is called a subconscious mind, and the subconscious is represented by the Moon. Lots of stuff is stored in the subconscious. It’s like a filing cabinet that holds massive amounts of information, knowledge, and even ancient wisdom that has accumulated during our many lives here on earth.
At some point, we might need to access some of that information to help us right now in this current life, but we just can’t open the filing cabinet. When the time is right, Uranus will wake us up, and a flood of information will transfer from the subconscious mind (represented by the Moon) to the everyday awakened mind (represented by Mercury) so that we can process it and make use of it. Uranus is also connected to lightening, electricity, and flashes of insight or genius thoughts.
In the Tenth House, which rules our career and reputation with the public or within our communities, there’s going to be an awakening, and this awakening could be at odds with who you are as an individual.
The Ascendent represents the eastern horizon at the time of your birth, and according to this chart, Leo was rising when you were born. The Ascendent is the cusp or beginning of the First House, and the First House is the House of Self. It represents you.
Leo rising indicates a personality type that can absolutely be stubborn, prideful, egotistical, self-centered, dogmatic, and possibly, extremely lazy-not always, and not for the duration of your entire life, but it’s quite possible that you displayed these qualities at one point or another. This could also be you now.
Leo represents emotional fire and the need to be expansive. Leo rising represents a person who desires growth, personal expansion, and covering new ground because ultimately, you want to be seen or recognized. Respecting authority and having someone over you or telling you what to do, is something you need to work at because it doesn’t come naturally. Leo is the king of the jungle and there can only be one King.
At the top of the chart, Uranus is in Gemini in the Tenth House, and Gemini is the sign of the Twins (siblings). When you take that into consideration coupled with the fact that the Tenth House is involved, you can immediately see a possible problem occurring because the Tenth House is a public house where we’re often scrutinized and placed under the microscope of those we deal with and work for. In addition to that, Gemini unlike Leo, involves two people, and when two people are involved, the individual self must be placed on the back burner so to speak. Leo doesn’t like being placed on the back burner.
Now, keep this in mind. Squares are there to help us learn, so no matter how painful or difficult this situation between Uranus and Leo might be, it’s ultimately there to teach us something and to help us learn a lesson.
Well, what we are quite possibly looking at here in this chart is our resistance to the domestication of our wild (Leo/Lion) side. The Sun rules Leo, and Mercury rules Gemini, and both are in Taurus in the Ninth House.
There have been long discussions and talks over a long a long period of time about the things we want, need, and desire. The personal possessions we would like to acquire, and the resources we need for survival-we thought long and hard about all of it, and those conversations could’ve taken place with a brother, a sister, or a member of your extended family.
It’s not a secret that Leo would rather be a gang leader and run his own operation then get up every day and go to work for someone else, but how’s Leo going to get the things he wants and needs if he’s in jail?
A Tenth House awakening through Gemini helps you realize that life isn’t easy, and those of us who aren’t lucky enough to inherit a boat load of money or win the lottery jackpot have to acquire our personal possessions through the hard work of Tenth House. Yes, Capricorn rules the Tenth House, so you know it’s going to be a grind, and you know it’s going to require discipline.
That’s just one scenario.
We could be looking at a situation where you lose a job. Maybe you unexpectedly get laid off or you get fired. Maybe you get hurt on the job and can’t work (Gemini/shoulders or Leo/back). At first, you’re really upset about this, and it bothers you. You just invested the last ten year of your life with a company who let you go without warning or reason.
That emotional fire of Leo could have you roaring, but then you realize something when you calm down. You and a family member have been discussing the possibility of starting a business together. For the past ten years, your career prevented that from happening, but now, you’ll have all the time you need.
Now, let’s talk about the elements and qualities associated with the signs. With Gemini, we’re dealing with mutable air, which is really intellectual adaptability, and with Leo, the fixed fire can be emotionally stubborn.
How many times have you been in a situation where your beliefs were challenged? It might happen often depending on how much you interact with others, and it might not even be a direct challenge. It could just be a situation where you thought you knew the truth about something because someone you trusted passed along some information to you when you were really young. Through Leo, you grew up with set beliefs about certain subjects, but the mutability of Gemini in the Tenth House is allowing you to learn through self-expression or conversations in general with other professionals.
Uranus there symbolizes an awakening, and boom!
Suddenly, everything you ever believed is coming into question, and this can be really upsetting. This is really what the square represents, but remember, there’s a lesson involved. As upsetting as this may be, no one is intentionally trying to tear your world down. At the end of the day, wouldn’t you be better off standing on a foundation built of truth instead of one built on myths, legends, and lies?
What I see when I look at this alignment along with several other key placements, is a situation involving love that’s about maturing and growing up. With Leo rising, it seems like maturation comes really late in life, but it does come eventually. It’s very difficult for a Leo rising native to grow up and accept responsibility because they would much rather spend their lives roaming, preforming on the grand stage, and not taking anything serious.
It’s usually something involving the career or how we’re seen by others that wakes us up to certain realities of life. It’s a very painful and difficult lesson-one that often leaves us asking;
Can’t we just stay golden forever?
May 1, 2026
Good evening, and thank you for visiting Nooz Buffet!
Yes, today was Beltane, and yes, the moon will be full this evening. If you look at the chart below, you’ll see the Moon in the First House on the 14th degree of Scorpio, and so it’s the First House of Self that’s illuminated now.
When the First House is illuminated, things can become pretty personal, especially when Scorpio is involved. We know all about the dark side of the Scorpio Moon; vindictive, vengeful, jealous, manipulative, and deceptive.
If the dark side of the Scorpio Moon is manifesting through you, then perhaps there’s a lot you need to consider because with Libra in the Twelfth House, there will be consequences for our actions. What’s your freedom worth? What’s your life and health worth? How far are you really willing to go?
I will never judge you, and honestly, you might not be wrong for wanting revenge. Afterall, the scales of justice must be balanced, but there’s a time and place for everything.
The timing of the Universe (God’s timing) is absolutely perfect, and once you truly understand that and feel it with your heart, you’ll realize that you can never be out of place, or out of time. You really don’t need to force things, and you don’t need to rush. If you let the divine plan of the Universe unfold, then the scales will be balanced naturally. There’s no need to get hurt and end up in the hospital, and there’s no need to hurt someone else and end up in jail.
The last two weeks might’ve been confusing. You might’ve felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself, but all of that is going to change this evening. If you can find a way to relax, the Full Moon will deliver, and insights, visions, and revelations light the way forward. That’s what the culmination point is all about.
The flipside of this scenario that you’re the one who people seem to be jealous of, or maybe you might be the target of someone who waited a long time to give you a taste of your own medicine, and if that is the case, then please allow me this opportunity to share my thoughts.
I never understood jealousy, and that’s probably why I hate the behavior of jealous people, but jealousy becomes a thing because people spend more time competing with and comparing themselves to others. You don’t need to compete with anyone, and you really shouldn’t be comparing yourself to anyone.
I’m not lying to you when I say you’re unique. You are not me, you are not your neighbor, and you’re not your coworkers. You are not your brother or sister, and you’re not your parents. How could you compare yourself to someone else when you’re both two separate and unique individuals? You wouldn’t compare apples and oranges because they’re two different fruits, so why would you compare yourself to your neighbor, your coworker, or the guy who sits in the desk across from you during math class?
If fact, you’ve spent so much time worrying about what everyone else is doing that you forgot about yourself. It’s time to put yourself first, and those who truly care about you and love you will not be made at you for doing so. If people are jealous of what you’re doing and what you have going on, then, oh well. Just keep going.
If people are looking to get even or get back at you for something you did a long time ago, then you must be a man about the situation. You can’t take back some of things you said, and you can’t take back some of the things you’ve done, but I can guarantee you that you’re no longer the person you were twenty years ago. The version of you who might’ve said and done some hurtful things twenty years ago is long gone. You’ve changed. You’ve grown up and matured, and hopefully whoever this person is who’s still holding a grudge against you realizes that.
Opposition
Today was Beltane, and Beltane is about the unification or the reuniting of the God and Goddess, but the opposition between the Sun on the 11th degree of Taurus in the Seventh House and the Moon on the 14th degree of Scorpio in the First House could indicate tension in relationships or marriages. If you and a partner can find a way to compromise, then a painful decision will have to be made. It appears as if your personal ambitions to follow through on things your passionate about is not being supported by the other right now. The other prefers a more predictable, safe, and consistent life around the home, and you’re pushing hard for something that’s meaningful to you.
The midheaven in Leo squared both the Sun and the Moon reveals that any type of expansion or growth whether it’s personal or with the other is going to be difficult. This could just be a time of working through problems, and that’s okay.
Mars is at home in Aries, and both are in the Sixth House of Health, Wealth, Work, and Service. A rare opportunity is present there is we’re willing to assert ourselves. Often in life we must fight for things, and sometimes it can be our health if we’re sick, or it can be a raise or a promotion at work. The quincunx connecting the Moon and Mars reveals that a little courage could go a long way now. If you’re presented with an opportunity at work, give it your best. Don’t shy away from this or attempt to talk yourself out of it. You’re ready, and you’re prepared.
Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, is conjoined with the IC at the bottom of the chart (2 degrees of separation). You and a member of your extended family, or possibly a sibling, haven’t had the greatest relationship as of late, but Venus in Gemini indicates that there’s still a lot of love there. Be gentle.
April 27, 2026
Just recently, while completing an Astrological Analysis for a client, I stumbled upon something in the chart that I haven’t seen before. I’ll start with the interception.
So, when there’s an interception in a chart, that means that the entire 30 degrees of a zodiac sign is completely engulfed within a house. Personally, I have a Sagittarius/Gemini interception in the Fifth and Eleventh House. That means the entire 30 degrees of Sagittarius is in the Fifth House, and the entire 30 degrees of Gemini is in the Eleventh House.
The thing that was different with this chart, is that this person had the interception, but they also had their Nodal Axis in the intercepted houses, but in two different signs that were not involved with the interception.
An interception is rare, and then to have the Moon’s North and South Nodes in the intercepted house is even more rare, but to have the Nodal Axis in the intercepted houses but in two signs not involved with the interception, well, I’ve never seen that.
It makes for an interesting reading because it’s like there’s two things going on at once, and you have to analyze the interception separate from the Moon’s Nodal Axis because even though it’s in the same houses, it’s still not really part of the interception.
The interception is really karmic, and it indicates some type of lesson that must be learned in this lifetime. Either it’s something we’ve been putting off, or it’s just something we haven’t had to face because we weren’t ready, but now we are. The soul is ready, and it made a promise to conquer this specific lesson so it can evolve and move forward. There’s no way around the lesson associated with the interception.
The Moon’s Nodal Axis describes the karmic path of this lifetime, so yeah, I guess you could say both the Moon’s Nodal Axis and the interception are karmic, but then again, the entire situation is. The North Node indicates the chosen purpose for this life, and the South Node indicates all the knowledge and inheritances we brought with us into this life from previous ones.
If nothing else, the Moon’s Nodal Axis in this situation will help clarify the lesson that needs to be learned, especially on the South Node side because the South Node will tell you where you failed.
Alright my good friends. Have a blessed evening, and don’t forget, the full moon is coming up on May 1st. It will be in Scorpio!
April 19, 2026
At approximately 8:50 a.m. yesterday morning, an interception locked Libra in the astrological Fifth House. In astrology, an interception is when the entire 30 degrees of a sign is contained within a single house, and I know for some, this might seem confusing, but it’s really not once you know that the astrological houses can vary in size.
If you ever looked at your birth chart, then I’m sure you’ve noticed that some houses are bigger than others, and personally I’ve seen some houses expand to about 38 degrees, but it’s this expansion that can swallow up a 30-degree segment containing a member of the zodiac.
When you see an interception in a chart, it means that there’s a lesson associated with the signs, houses, and planets involved that must be learned. It’s karmic, and I read somewhere that we actually made an agreement (soul contract) to experience, learn, and finally move on. We promised, and because we promised, there’s no way out of it or around it.
This interception locking Libra in the Fifth House (and Aries in the Eleventh) connects the qualities of Libra to the House of Short-Term Pleasure, and with Libra, we’re talking about balance, harmony, truth, justice, and love.
When I see Libra in the Fifth House, it reminds me of the search or the process by which an artist connects with his art. I always believed that in order for an individual to be successful at something, they should love it, and whenever you see a successful or a popular artist at work, it’s so easy to see the love they have for the piece they’re working and the art form itself.
They make it look so easy, so much so, that it causes the rest of us to question ourselves, “What do I love? How do I find it? Do I have some latent talent for music or painting?”
The answers to those questions are within you, and they have to be discovered by you. No one can give you those answers. You must find them for yourself.
Interestingly enough, I was just about to say, “You must find them for yourself, by yourself,” but maybe that’s not always true. We often make discoveries about ourselves through our interactions with others, and I’m not talking about using or manipulating people for our own personal gain.
I’m talking about the power of love. How many people throughout history have been inspired to produce something powerful after a breakup? How many poems and books have been written? How many songs have been sung?
More than we know is the answer, but the point I’m making is that it’s our sincere and innocent involvement with the other that often leads to some amazing discovery about ourselves, and that’s one of things that Libra symbolizes in the Fifth House. The Scale can’t function properly without both sides.
Now, let’s look at this from a different perspective. The Fifth House is naturally ruled by Leo and the Sun. It’s such a beautiful house, it’s bright and sunny, and filled with love. It’s about personal pleasures, things we do for fun and enjoyment, procreation, and artistic endeavors.
What if you found your love in the Fifth House, but you’ve been unable to enjoy yourself because maybe someone (the other) has been manipulating you or sabotaging your work?
Well, Libra in the Fifth House would ultimately indicate justice, and at the end of the day, you will connect with whatever it is you love, and you will produce great work because that’s your destiny.
This alignment could manifest in so many different ways, but instead of going through all of them, I’m going to leave you with a short list of some important things to remember.
It’s a short list, but it’s a start. If you have an interception in your natal chart, and you would like an interpretation, please reach out to me. I would love to work with you.
As far as the interception goes, remember, if Libra is locked in the Fifth House, then Aries, the sign opposite Libra, will be locked in the Eleventh House. This is how interceptions work because the six houses below the horizon are a mirror image of the six houses above the horizon.
April 17, 2026
Friends, fans, and followers, thank you for visiting Nooz Buffet! We have a new lunar cycle beginning today, and this evening at approximately 5:45 PM, the Moon will be on the 3rd degree of Taurus in the Eighth House.
Taurus is the natural ruler of the Second House, which is widely accepted as the house of money, but personal possessions and resources can be found there as well. The Bull, however, is not home. A small portion of Taurus is occupying the Seventh House, and approximately 27 degrees is in the Eighth House, which is where the Moon, Venus, and Uranus will be at 5:45 PM.
As the sun begins to set and the sky darkens, a cool night breeze blows in the unmistakable vibes of spring love. Many of us may feel warm and affectionate at this time. That, of course, is the manifestation of lunar energy through the sign of Taurus, but that’s the higher vibration (light side) of lunar energies through Taurus. The Moon’s energies can manifest as some of the darker qualities of Taurus as well, so if you’re not feeling warm, affectionate, or in a loving mood, then perhaps you should listen to reason.
Taurus is a fixed sign, and The Bull is known to be quite “bull-headed.” Some of us can be extremely stubborn, but we’re not talking about stubbornness in a good way-like persistence when trying to achieve something. We’re talking about being obstinate.
For example, a little while ago, you decided to do something, and this could literally be anything (including a plan to even the score or get revenge on someone). After several weeks, or possibly even a month or two, you began to realize that maybe your original plan wasn’t such a good one. Afterall, you were highly emotional, not thinking clearly, or maybe even drunk or high at the time.
At what point do you say to yourself, “Okay, enough is enough. This isn’t working, this isn’t going to work, and nothing good can come of this?”
If that point has come already, and you’re still going despite the warnings, despite what you know, and despite what the outcome will be, then stop being obstinate. Use Taurus as a guide through this time. Taurus is an earth sign, and the earth element relates to the senses and sensuality. If all else fails, and you still refuse to change course, then ask yourself, “Does what I’m doing make sense?”
If it doesn’t make sense, then you have your answer.
We see situations like this coming up every time there’s an earth sign involved, but especially with Taurus because Taurus is the fixed one. The issue is that we can often be led astray when pursuing things that appeal to our senses, and truthfully, love makes people do crazy things, but the dichotomy between good and bad can be really tricky.
Just because something is good, that doesn’t mean it’s good for us. The most beautiful woman or the most handsome man in the room could be a terrible match for us despite how he or she appears physically. Foods that taste great are often the worst for us.
I think you know what I’m getting at here.
The Moon’s position in the Eighth House does indicate that something could be coming to an end, so as much as you refuse to let go of an idea or refuse to change course on a plan of action, the Universe might step in on your behalf.
Over the next five or six days, your dependability will be under scrutiny. There’s a lot going on, and people want to know if you’re going to show up. People want to know if they can trust you.
I suggest that you be honest with anyone you’re dealing with at this time, especially when it comes to love and business. If your heart isn’t in it, then that’s okay. Don’t lead anyone on, don’t toy with anyone, and don’t manipulate (even if you have the power to do so).
At 5:45 PM, Libra will be the rising sign, which means that Venus rules the chart. This is important because Venus also rules Taurus, and with Taurus in the Eight House, it’s out with the old and in with the new right now. It’s a really good time to purchase new clothes and freshen up your look. It’s also a good time to purchase new furniture or small things that can restore harmony and beauty to your home.
Alright everyone, thank you for reading, and thank you for visiting Nooz Buffet!
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