The Sound Raven

04/23/2026

As Venus moves into Gemini on the 24th of April 2026, the atmosphere lightens and becomes more curious, expressive, and mentally engaging. After its recent conjunction with Uranus in Ta**us, there is already a sense of freshness and release around relationships, values, and creative expression, as though something has shifted or opened. In Gemini, Venus seeks connection through conversation, shared ideas, and a sense of play, bringing a desire to explore rather than settle too quickly. The sextile to Saturn offers a steadying influence beneath this lightness, helping to give form and reliability to what might otherwise feel fleeting, while the applying trine to Pluto hints at a deepening process unfolding quietly in the background.

The challenge here lies in distraction or inconsistency. With so much mental stimulation, it can be easy to skim the surface of things without fully engaging, or to change direction before something has had the chance to develop. There may also be a tendency to overthink emotions, analysing rather than feeling, which can create a sense of distance in close connections. While the recent shift from Uranus brings excitement, it may also leave things feeling unsettled or undefined, and this can lead to uncertainty about where to invest time and energy. Balancing lightness with presence is key.

At its best, this is a transit that invites connection with both openness and intention. It encourages you to follow curiosity, to speak, share, and explore, while also recognising what holds genuine value over time. The support from Saturn reminds you that even the most effortless connections can be strengthened through consistency, while the approaching influence of Pluto suggests that something meaningful can grow from what begins as a simple exchange. There is an opportunity here to engage with life in a way that feels both light and deeply alive — to allow conversations, ideas, and connections to evolve into something richer than expected. Trust what draws your interest, follow what feels mentally and emotionally engaging, and allow it to lead you somewhere more profound than you first imagined.

04/13/2026

Mars conjunct Neptune in Aries, perfecting on the 13th of April 2026, brings together instinct and imagination in a way that feels immediate, bold, and quietly compelling. There is a strong pull to act on what feels meaningful, to follow a vision or inner knowing even if it cannot yet be fully explained. This is a more fiery expression of what is usually subtle, where inspiration seeks movement and ideas want form. With Saturn close behind, what begins as a feeling or impulse is likely to carry weight, asking to be taken seriously and shaped into something real. The square to Jupiter in Cancer adds a layer of tension between independence and emotional security, while subtle links to Uranus and Pluto suggest deeper shifts unfolding beneath the surface.

The challenge lies in moving too quickly on something that has not yet fully settled. There can be a tendency to act on instinct without pausing to sense whether the timing or direction is right, or to become swept up in a feeling that later proves unclear. Emotional responses may run high, particularly when trying to balance personal desires with the expectations or needs of others. At times, this can create a push and pull between confidence and hesitation, where momentum builds and then falters. Without a steady sense of grounding, it is easy to lose clarity or feel frustrated when things do not unfold as imagined.

At its best, this energy invites you to become a kind of visionary in motion — someone who is not only guided by instinct, but willing to shape that instinct into something meaningful. There is real strength in allowing inspiration to lead, while also giving it form through patience and intention. Even small steps taken with clarity can carry this energy far. Trust what stirs within you, but honour it enough to build it slowly and with care. When you meet this moment with both courage and presence, it becomes an opportunity to turn a fleeting vision into something lasting, something that feels not only inspired, but truly lived.

12/05/2025

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11/30/2025

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11/04/2025

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08/07/2025

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most popular and spectacular meteor showers of the year. It peaks around August 12th in the 13th and is caused by the Earth passing through the debris trail left behind by the Swift-Tutle comet. The constellation Perseus is associated with this meteor shower. It's a northern hemisphere constellation named after the hero Perseus from Greek Mythology.

According to the legend, Perseus, a demi-god and son of Zeus and Danae, who was a mortal woman, beheaded by Medusa, the snake-haired vixen, and saved Andromeda, a princess chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the sea monster.

Medusa was a monster in Greek mythology with a mane of serpents and whose gaze would turn mortals into stone. She was once a maiden but was transformed into a monster by the goddess Athena after being seduced by Poseidon.

Stop wasting time with all the craziness going on in the world today and get outside, look up, follow the moon, follow the planets, educate yourself upward and marvel at what lies above!

Love Raven....

07/31/2025

The fixed star, Spica, is currently conjunct the Moon. Positioned in the constellation of Virgo, Spica is a symbol of growth, intellect, success, personal development and scholarly potential. When she is with the Moon she can bless one with gain through inventions, success wealth and honor from Mercury, Venus or Jupiter people. When aligned with the Moon emotional intelligence may be your forte! This is a star that encourages you to grow and pursue perfection.

Spica is currently visible in the night sky. She is literally located 250 light years away from Earth and is one of the key stars used in celestial navigation.

The sky theater is so much more interesting than anything happening in this crazy world right now. Step outside once the sun goes down and the Moon appears and be interested in the planets you can see, the constellations, the milky way. There is so much to see up there and it's all so lovely.

Love Raven....

07/07/2025

This morning, at 3:48 a.m., the planet, Uranus, moved into the sign of Gemini. There is a lot to be said when a planet changes signs and Uranus's ingress into airy Gemini will initiate immense change.

Gemini is a mutable air sign ruled by Mercury, and adapts by using its intellect, curiosity and communication skills. Gemini is all about connectivity at an intellectual, mental and verbal level. Uranus is going to shake up and wake up this area in our lives through thought, brain patterns, speech and movement.

Uranus has a vertical equator and 28 moons. He brings change and change can appear suddenly as chaos, disorder, drama, upset. But He can also bring innovation, he can be original and exciting, independent. He loves freedom and can be quite rebellious in order to achieve it and he craves excitement and loathes boredom.

Uranus loves being in Gemini and intends to revolutionize the world through technology and movement of the brain. This will be seen in many ways like high tech and in medicine. We may see breakthroughs in conditions and illnesses of the mind like epilepsy and strokes.

Uranus moves through a sign for approximately 7 years and when a planet first splashes into a new sign is when we see the biggest shifts. You can expect to wake up through easier systems of communication leaving old patterns behind and suddenly and unexpectedly plunging ahead in a completely new era.

Change can be disruptive, but ultimately it is inevitable. Get ready to welcome Uranus very quickly and unexpectedly right through your front door!

06/17/2025

Ah the Summer Solstice.... the longest day of the year, shortest night of the year...it marks the first day or beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and will appear at 10:42 pm. on June 20th, 2025 this year. Astrologically, the summer solstice happens when the Sun officially moves into the sign of Cancer. Cancer is a water sign, a nurturing, care giving sign that radiates warmth, security and love. Cancer is associated with home, emotions, intuition and nurturing. It is a sign which encourages us to reflect, reset and nurture what really matters.

This year, Jupiter, recently having moved into Cancer, the place where he exalts, is present as the Sun moves into the sign of Cancer making a beautiful conjunction or blending of the Sun and Jupiter, also known as cazimi. At the same time the Moon moves into Ta**us, her happy place, her domicile, and sextiles this Sun/Jupiter cazimi. In astrology a sextile is a gentile, helpful influence in the sky.

Take this time to relax, love and nurture yourself and all those you love showering them with the light of the planets' energies. This is a time of celebration, new vibrations, renewed spirit and glow.

Love Raven....

04/12/2025

Full Moon tonight at around 8:24 pm....

As the Moon waxes full in Libra on 12 April 2025, the cosmic stage is set for a powerful unfolding of relationship themes, mirrored reflection, and a deep yearning for harmony. Libra, the archetype of balance and beauty, seeks fairness and connection, but this lunation is anything but gentle. With the Sun in fiery Aries and the Moon in airy Libra, we are pulled between self and other, action and consideration. Mars in Cancer, square to both luminaries, adds an emotional intensity, stirring passions that may not sit easily in Libra’s peaceful court. Yet Venus, ruler of this Full Moon, moves direct through Pisces and offers a gentle, redemptive trine to Mars—suggesting that with compassion and open-heartedness, even stormy waters can be soothed.
During this time, it’s wise to avoid reactive behaviour, especially in close relationships. The Aries-Libra axis can spark debates around autonomy and fairness, and Mars square the luminaries may tempt us into defensive or moody actions. Avoid playing the martyr, suppressing emotions, or seeking control through passive aggression—Mars in Cancer has a way of fighting sideways. Also, resist the urge to over-analyse or try to "fix" what is better allowed to breathe. This is not the moment to demand perfect outcomes or make hasty decisions. Take space before speaking and soften the inner dialogue.
The most beautiful attitude to hold now is one of graceful courage—a willingness to speak from the heart while also listening with presence. Venus in Pisces reminds us that love, in its highest form, is unconditional and imaginative. Creative rituals, art-making, gentle movement, and heartfelt conversation are all favoured. Let this Full Moon be a mirror not just for what's missing, but for what can be healed through mutual understanding. Harmony is not the absence of conflict, but the conscious weaving of truth and beauty into our shared human story.

03/29/2025

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Let's align with the energies of this eclipse. This is a call to return to yourself. It is a power time to set intentions around what we wish to call in. Ne...