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03/03/2026

Full Moon in Virgo, Full Lunar Eclipse (March 3rd, 2026 6:33 AM EST)
By Mitzi Johnston

Full moons bring us in touch with two conflicting principles and ask us to make them work together in our psyche and our lives. During these times we are presented with an opportunity to come back into balance. What that opportunity is and the place in our lives where it will occur, depends on our individual astrology charts but will be pertinant somewhere for us all no matter our sun sign. This is a full Lunar eclipse so more powerful than a normal full moon. It is happening over the moons South Node, so will be asking us to let go of something, purging, resetting, and restructuring. This one won’t be easy but necessary in making space for something new. As a side note mercury is in retrograde. A phenomena that occurs 3-4 times a year. Never a good time for starting anything new. The usual warnings apply, don’t sign important papers, don’t buy vehicles or electronics. Expect miscommunication and misunderstandings. Don’t overreact without introspection. Anything starting with re usually works, renewing, releasing, removing, remaking, relaxing, ect. Mercury is ruler of this Virgo eclipse so it too can make for a bumpy ride. Mercury retrograde ends March 20th.

With the moon in Virgo and sun in Pisces we are asked to do what we can and then hand it over to a higher power. We aren’t meant to know everything or to fix it. We are supposed to see the beauty in the imperfect and embrace it all. This is the moon to take it all in and stand in non-judgment. It is here that we find heaven on earth.

Virgo see’s what needs fixing; it wants everything to fit perfectly into place. Wherever it is placed in our charts is where we are the perfectionist, the place where we look closely at whatever is in front of us and want it to all to neatly fit in a box we’ve constructed to the proper proportions. Virgo judges everything as either black or white.

Pisces is the dreamer; it sees the impossible, and sees it as possible. Here we expect things to just work out, no action required. Pisces doesn’t care how many shades of gray there are, it is all beautiful. The place in our charts with Pisces on the cusp may be where we give no attention to detail or become spaced out in some way.

Now imagine a world where you see the problems, do what you can, but then let go of what you can’t. A world where no matter what happens, you trust it is working for a higher good. A place where you don’t judge things as good or bad, nor fight against what is. A place where you don’t have to do everything and yet know that it will be ok. An existence without struggle, where everything is as it should be. This is the balance point between Pisces and Virgo, and during this full moon we're being asked to make it work. In this full moon it’s even more vital that we make space for the balance point to reset. Being an eclipse this may take 5-6 months instead of the usual 2 weeks.

It was probably the polarity of Virgo to Pisces that Alcohol Anonymous was founded. The serenity prayer says it all!!

"God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference."

In the body Virgo rules the lower digestive tract, so problems here can be taking in, or doing too much, without taking time to digest it. We all need some down time. Overwork or overload anywhere can cause our systems to back up. Sometimes in overdoing or over-analyzing, we don’t give ourselves time to fully grasp the big picture and so things pass through our lives without being fully absorbed. Pisces rules the feet so issues with them often indicate being stuck or moving ahead without looking where we are going. Issues with our lymphatic system could be asking us to see what brings us joy and love in our lives. Refocus on what really matters!! Our bodies reflect our outer lives perfectly and this is a perfect time to reflect on our health issues and figure it out.

Good ways to use the energy of this full moon and the next 2 weeks are:

1. Making a to do list and then only tackling only one thing at a time.

2. Taking a leap of faith—believing in something that you always wanted to believe in, but were too afraid to put your trust in; doing the work.

3. Accepting imperfections in you and in others as a different kind of "perfection".

4. Consciously putting aside time for peaceful, rejuvenating activities—these can include yoga and meditation, but can be as simple as recognizing your need for "down time" on a regular basis.

5. Practicing putting yourself into another’s shoes, and let some things go (such as judgments, annoyances, and the like)

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, message me here or email me at this address miangels@live.ca

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02/01/2026

Full Moon in Leo (February 1st, 2026)

This full moon is a tug of war between the moon in Leo and the sun in Aquarius, in being the star, or sharing the limelight with others. In needing attention, or in using our gifts in helping humanity.

When the moon enters Leo, it's like stepping into the sunshine after a rainy day. Everything is brighter here! Colours are more vivid and everything stands out in stark contrast to the background. This is your time, your the colour. Leo is courage, heart, and joy, it can also be boastful, proud, and arrogant. Which side do you want to show off? Whatever side you decide on, you can be sure it will be noticed. It also can be a gauge to the inner work you may have to do. If during the next 2 weeks you’re trying to outshine someone else, or thinking only of your needs, it's time to ask why? Notice where these Leo shadows might be happening in your life. Do you find yourself inflating stories for effect? Feeling devastated when your contributions aren’t acknowledged? Creating conflict because negative attention feels better than no attention? These patterns often stem from childhood experiences around being seen and valued. Leo is part ruler of the solar plexus chakra and also the heart chakra. If we have the courage to be ourselves and respect the person we are, energy flows freely from the solar plexus to the heart. It becomes a beacon that tells others we are worthy of love, and expresses it outward as love for others. There is no reason to outshine anyone else, but rather we help them to shine brighter too.

This full moon could very well be called. “The love your neighbor, as yourself” moon, put yourself in the other persons shoes and ask how this would make you feel? If your inner child wants attention, make a point of giving it some. Play and have fun, try not to take life to seriously, and remember like any child it also needs to learn to play well with others. Then when you’ve made the world a better place for someone else, go buy yourself a new outfit, or go to a movie or spa. Fill your own life with some of the world’s pleasures.

In the body Leo rules the spine, so problems in this area can mean we’re feeling unsupported or that we think we have to do everything ourselves. This is a great period to communicate our feelings, and needs to others or start delegating. However be careful not to demand. The Heart is also in the Lions domain, so problems here can be not feeling loved, not knowing how to give or receive, or having trust. Love and appreciate yourself, keep energy flowing, share what you can with others, and allow others to give to you. Trust that the universe is looking out for your best interests, even when you don’t understand the means. Aquarius rules the circulation, often indicating money worries, or hoarding. Money like all energy needs to flow, if you worry, it’s like a block, or wall that keeps you from getting more. Hoarding stops the flow, and creates a back-up (clogged arteries).Emotional energy may also be stopped up, or be flowing into the wrong channels. Do an emotional inventory. The ankles are also under the rulership of Aquarius; here we need to look at our support system, and also our ability to be flexible. Ask yourself if guilt may be keeping you from experiencing life’s pleasures?

Good ways to use the energy available over the next 2 weeks are:

1.Watch cartoons instead of the news, play in the snow, or spend some time with children.

2.Spend some time pampering and being pampered, light some candles, take a bath, or read that book you never seem to have time for.

3. Bring your attention to your heart and ask it what it needs before you do anything.

4.Aquarius rules the unexpected and unusual so if we don’t want something hitting us out of the blue, we need to get out, and do something outside of the box. Go to work, or school by a different route, eat or write with the other hand. Just dare to do something you normally wouldn’t.

5.This is also a good time to contact old friends, and don’t be surprised if an old friend doesn’t come back into your life.

6.Find the creative spark within you. It may just be waiting for you to acknowledge its presence.

Full and New Moons relate to everyone no matter what your sign is. In order to find out where these energies will play out the strongest you will need your natal chart.

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

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01/17/2026

New Moon in Capricorn (January 18th, 2025 2:51 EST)

Like all New Moons, this one is a conjunction, both heavenly bodies at the same degree of the Zodiac. This one is in the end degrees of Capricorn. New Moons generally are a time of new starts and beginnings, but at 28 degrees it’s telling us that we need to finish (resolve) some things first, and then build something that will carry into the future. It’s time to take responsibility for where we are in our lives. To take a stand and ownership of where we have created problems, or allowed others to cross our boundaries. Capricorn is the sign of structure, building, growth, boundaries, security, rules(laws), work, government, and recognition. If we fail to build our lives upon a solid foundation, they can’t withstand the pressures that life throws at it. It’s here we have to stop blaming others, and see where we’ve allowed our lives to lack stability. Now’s a great time to re-establish our goals, to see where we may have become complacent. To create boundaries, and stay true to them. To make/follow a budget and stand firm in our values. The next two weeks are also a time to set attainable goals that will carry us into the hopes and dreams we have for our future.

I have never seen a New Moon like this one with all the planets other than Jupiter within 4 signs, and aspecting each other. 4 planets our cozying up together in Capricorn, and 2 closely aspecting them in Aquarius. 6 heavenly bodies within 5 degrees of each other. The other planets, either sextiling or trining them. This planetary line up will bring opportunities. Some that come to us, and others we’ll have to look for. The future outlook is promising but we need to be willing to take responsibility, and do some hard labour.

In the body Capricorn rules our bones (especially knees), our skin and teeth. If we have problems in these areas we have to look at our ability to go with the flow. Are we to rigid or unable to set boundaries and limits? We need to be like a tree, strong and firm but able to bend with the blowing of the wind.

The energy during the next 2 weeks is good for:

1. Organizing closets, drawers, cupboards, paperwork etc.

2. Setting realistic goals.

3. Establishing boundaries and setting limits.

4. Defining your life, the part you play, and how you can make it better.

5. Taking steps in bringing your intentions into reality.

6. Reflecting on the past, and how you can use its lessons to build a better future.

7. Capricorn rules career so define whether you are living your passion or not? What steps can you take toward fulfilling your potential.

Governments and business are also under the mountain goats rule so if there is something you wish to change take steps towards it. Write a letter, make a phone call or start a petition.

We all have goals in mind, something that we are working towards. Life is more a marathon than a sprint. We have to pace ourselves, and make sure we don't get worn out. Sure, we give it our all, but there are times when we put on the steam and other times when we ease off to organize. With this kind of moderation, we can make it as far as we want to go.

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

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

01/03/2026

Full Moon in Cancer (Jan. 3rd, 2026)
By Mitzi Johnston

“Your soul is oftentimes a battlefield, upon which your reason and your judgment wage war against passion and your appetite. Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul, that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody.” Kahil Gibran

On Jan. 3rd our sky is illuminated by the full moon in Cancer. As beautiful as it is, a full moon represents a tug of war between two parts of our psyche and lives. The sun in Capricorn represents our need to establish our place in the world, to work, to become our own authority, yet to look to others to govern it. It’s boundaries, restrictions, laws, and order. In our astrological charts it’s where we are determined to take charge, and climb the mountain, no matter how high. The moon in Cancer is nurturing, caring, emotional, and family oriented. Where it falls in our charts is where we make our home and establish our roots. During this full moon, we are being asked to find a balance between work and family, the outer world and home. Where have our responsibilities moved out of alignment? Do the boundaries we’ve established need to be enforced or altered? Am I more concerned about my place in the world or making money, than in nurturing myself?
We not only support our homes and families financially, but in the example we set. We show our children, partners and others around us what is most important, we help create their value system. Is work more important than rest, things more important than time? We teach each other where to put our energy and no where is this more significant than in our homes. We need to show not only how to work, but also to rest. To respect not only rules, and responsibilities, but ourselves. Both they and us have value. Between now and the new moon in Aquarius we are being given the opportunity to find a balance in these areas.

The sign of Cancer rules our stomach and breasts, problems in these areas may be showing us that we aren’t assimilating something in our life or that we have issues with nurturing. Capricorn holds ruler ship over our framework (bones, skin, and teeth). When problems show up in these areas we may have to look at how we are scheduling our lives or possibly the foundations of our beliefs.

During the Full Moon and the next two weeks the energy available to us is good for:

1. Stepping back and not letting our emotions get the best of us. This is a good time to look at the bigger picture and let reason guide us.

2. Asking ourselves if we are loving 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. If you need to change something, now is the perfect time.

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 here. Consultations can be done by phone, email, 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

12/05/2025

Gemini Full Moon (Dec. 4th, 2024)

"Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new."
Og Mandino

A full moon occurs each month when the sun and the moon are in opposition to each other in the heavens. On Dec. 4th, the sun will be in Sagittarius and the moon in Gemini. It is during the period of the full moon that things we started on a previous new moon can come to fruitation. During a Full Moon things that have been previously hidden can be brought to light and with Sagittarius/Gemini the thing that we need to find is usually information. Gemini seeks knowledge, yet it never questions too deeply. Gemini is lhappy with skimming the surface of an issue and then moving on to the next thing. Sagittarius seeks truth, at the depth of every question it poses is the truer question of who are we, why are we here, why is the world the way it is, and what can we do to make the world better? So it is during the next 2 weeks that we need the Gemini courage to ask a question, and the Sagittarian faith to listen, to consider, and to contemplate. With an open mind and heart we may need to step back from a situation where we may get an answer we weren’t expecting. This could be through another person, or our soul. We need to be able to step out of our past reactions and history and reach for a deeper meaning. We may also need to recognize that to some questions, the answer takes time and we may not be in the right position to fully grasp its meaning. This is when we need to cultivate acceptance of what is, and know that truth will be revealed when we our ready. What we need to avoid at this time is petty arguments that can arise, and search within ourselves for the reasons why these issues are arising?

Gemini rules our lungs, shoulders, arms and hands, so problems in these areas can mean we are holding on to tightly to something. Possibly we feel we are carrying to much responsibility or not enough. There can also be a fear of taking chances, hence holding our breath. Sagittarius rules the liver, pancreas and thighs. Problems associated with these areas can be from lack of faith, anger, or bitterness. Often a person suffering from one of these areas fails to enjoy the sweetness of life.

"Man is made or unmade by himself. In the armory of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself. He also fashions
the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy
and strength and peace."

The energy during the next 2 weeks is good for :
1.Broadening your horizons. Reading something different. Asking questions you normally don’t ask.
2.Expanding your territory. Introduce yourself to neighbors you haven’t met yet. Spend some time with coworkers you’ve never really talked to before. Frequent a new restaurant.
3.Communicate!! Share your hopes and dreams with your loved ones. Spend time journaling.
4.Learn a new way to express yourself. Music, dancing, poetry, art or stories.
5.Travel, whether it is long distance or to the next town, find somewhere new to go.

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. Also please feel free to forward this to friends and family

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I do hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful month and that the wings
with which you provided your thoughts are bringing you the fruits
of your wishes

Mitzi

11/06/2025

Full Moon in Ta**us, Nov. 5th, 2025

“We rise by kneeling ; we conquer by surrendering ; we gain by giving up . ”

With the sun in deep penetrating Scorpio and the moon in stubborn, sensual Ta**us we meet our resistance, our habits, our desires, our clinging to what was, our rage at having to let go. In these same archetypes that confine us are the keys to liberation. Ta**us offers the beauty, contentment, and the peace of our inner being. No other sign is more patient or tolerant. Scorpio brings passion, intensity, and depth. Scorpio brings the ability to see those things buried deeply in our psyche and the power of surrender. Ta**us clings to what it knows, afraid to yield to the unknown, the better the devil you know than the one you don’t. However like a river we must yield to the ever changing terrain, allowing our issues to become dammed up will only in the end see the dam break, tearing apart everything in its path. Scorpio is now asking us to be that ever flowing river, calling us to let go of our resistance. From now until the next Full Moon we need to examine our lives and honestly evaluate the things that are no longer working or growing. The Full moon offers us the illumination to see things as they really are, however we must first take off the dark glasses of denial. Once we release those things we no longer need, we make room for abundance and goodness to enter in.

Ta**us rules the throat in astrology, so if we experience laryngitis we need to ask ourselves where have we blocked the flow in our lives, what things our we holding in or afraid to let go of? A sore throat can indicate our resistance to hear the inner prompting of our souls, or the outer calls of our friends and families to change something in our lives. Scorpio rules the reproductive organs, so problems in this area can be in our inability to enjoy life or in embracing our creativity. It also rules the intestines and bowel with problems in this area asking us if we have a tendency to hang onto things we no longer need or are not assimilating needed information. No other time is more powerful than now to bring about transformation in our lives and like the legendary Phoenix bird rise above our self imposed limitations.

The energy over the next 2 weeks is good for……

1.Examining our lives and letting go of what we don’t need.
2.Cleaning our closets and dressers and getting rid of clothing that no longer fit or is no longer needed. We can work with someone else on this, but do not do it for another person.
3.Clean out our basements and any dark corners.
4.Doing a cleansing or body flush.
5.Learning to engage all of our senses. Touch, see, hear and smell everything.
6.Giving ourselves permission to just relax without any structure. Just be one with the moment.

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. 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

10/21/2025

New Moon in Libra (Oct. 21st, 2025 8:25 AM)

It's the age-old question: What is the meaning of life? Living this quest is as natural as breathing. It's how we learn and grow all a part of the process of life. We reach out to each other, for comfort, for love, for definition. And many times it is in our relationships that we find the meaning that we seek.

All new moons open a gateway to creating something new whether it is by recreating something already in our life or by starting at square one. New moons are a gift, a cosmic portal to rebirth. Libra is the sign of relationships, fairness, peace and balance in our lives, so it is in these areas we can reimagine the life we want to live. Today and for the next 2 weeks the universe is asking you to look at the relationships you have now, and to see where you can bring them back into balance. Think about it…you are in relationship with your heart, mind, soul and body. You have relationships with certain foods. You even have relationships with different kinds of weather, geographical regions, your thoughts, and of course other people. Give thought to your various relationships—physical and non-physical, human, or thought form—and ask yourself, "Where am I fictionalizing and not seeing or recognizing truth?" Where do you see the greatest honesty in how you perceive and tell the story of your relationship? If we see something we don’t like in anything we are in relationship with, we need to ask in what area we are out of balance ourselves. Where could we have a core belief that is keeping us in an endless loop of manifesting the same issues in our lives over and over again? What we perceive as a problem out there is really life giving us a clue into our own belief systems. Life is a mirror reflecting back to us the truth of our perceptions and in Libra we are being asked to look into that mirror honestly and openly.

In the body Libra rules the kidneys so problems here can indicate a need to flow with the changes that occur in our lives. We need to ask ourselves if we are holding on to outgrown patterns and relationships. Libra also rules the lower back with problems indicating a need to let go of past pain or to look at our value system and realign it with where we are in our lives.

Positive uses of the energy available over the next 2 weeks

1.Looking at where you are carrying around old outworn baggage (your own). Committing to cleaning it out. Literally cleaning out your purse, wallet or buying new luggage. The symbolism starts to move stuck energy.

2.Cleaning all the mirrors in your house and studying your reflection. Telling your higher self you are ready to see yourself and your perceptions clearly. It is absolutely amazing how doing this can open a floodgate into your beliefs.

3.Write out a list of what you want in a relationship. List everything right down to the fine details. New moons are the time for wishing, so make this your wish list. Once you’ve written it all down put it away somewhere and know that the universe will manifest it into your life.

4.Take a walk and watch the changing colors in nature. We need to be willing to change too, or we run the risk of drying up and withering away.

5.Ask yourselves if it’s time to change a routine. This is a good time to let go of some of the things that have become a habit more than a benefit to us.

Libra's influence is also a great time to think of things artistic, harmonious, and beautifying. You could set a goal to beautify your home, your environment at work, and even yourself. This is a time to listen to beautiful music, go to an art museum, or cultivate these artistic abilities within yourself.

"Your outer world of form and experience is a reflection of your inner world of thoughts and feelings. As above, so below. As within, so without. That is the Law."

All of us have Libra somewhere in our charts, so at some level we’re all affected. 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

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

Mitzi

10/09/2025

09/21/2025

The New Moon In Virgo (Solar Eclipse) Sept. 21st, 2025 (3:54 PM EDT)

There is a very specific spiritual law
that states, "Nature abhors a vacuum."
Get rid of something and something new
can come in.

New Moons usually bring the energy of new beginnings, however with this being an eclipse, and happening at the end of Virgo, we are being called to release something first. What you need to let go of will depend on where Virgo sits in your natal chart, this will also be a place where you will make gains in doing so. Since this New Moon is in opposition to Saturn in Pisces conjunct Neptune, you also need to look at where Pisces sits in your chart, this will be where you can find the faith, inspiration, patience, and perseverance you’ll need to navigate this period. If you don’t have a natal chart the answers lay within your own heart, spend some time in meditation and contemplation (Pisces), and the answers will come. You may also find that over the next 2 weeks, and possibly as far ahead as the next 5 months that your nerves could become rattled by surprising events. This is earthquake energy, both literally and figuratively. Any unresolved tension will find an outlet through the earth as well as your life. Just remember that although the initial trauma can be deep, this will lead to the healing of not only this wound, but many others that may lay unresolved in your life. Also with this being a solar eclipse we can have some shocking news headlines. Solar eclipses tend to affect us at a global level. Health issues and 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 Start a diet.

3.Take up some kind of exercise program.

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

5.Start a new job, or look for one.

6.Set practical, attainable goals.

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

We all have Virgo in our natal chart somewhere. This is a great time to look at the qualities of organization and service in your life. Are you consumed by details, trying to attain impossible “perfection”? Or, perhaps there is some area of your life that could use a bit of tidying up. Are you giving true service in your life, or have you become an indentured servant to once treasured ideals.

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us". Joseph Campbell

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