Astrologer Tisch Aitken
I am a New York based Astrologer and Tarot reader with over a decade of experience. I study through the NCGR education program for astrologers. I incorporate both Astrology and Tarot into my readings at parties.
I currently read for two major international websites with diverse personal clientele and at several corporate and private events. I love working with people at parties and I am very passionate about what I do.
Hi, Everyone,
Another unforgettable month that provides us glimpses of the future magic ahead of in the next few years. To say that this has been a challenging year is an understatement.
Yet, there is a lot of magic ahead into which we cap and innovate a whole new future and a whole new world of possibility!
This is a month of contradictions. Uranus, the planet of surprise, shocking revelations, instant change, upheaval, chaos, brilliance, technology, connection, community, and the future, changed signs and ingresses into the Mutable air sign of Gemini, where it last transited from 8/8/1941 — 6/9/1949. Uranus is the maverick planet, which rules the Fixed air sign of Aquarius, and it brings fast, fixed, instant change. It can change your life in an instant!
Uranus ingresses into Gemini on 7/7/25; but, Venus in Taurus met up with Uranus at the very final degree of Taurus on 7/4/25. There were a lot of unexpected breakups, layoffs, meetups, windfalls, and shifts in partnerships and finances. Uranus at the last degree of Taurus emphasized the instability.
When Uranus changes signs, it is a big deal. It has been transiting in the Fixed earth sign of Taurus on and off since 5/15/18. My good friend Swami was born on 5/15, and his nickname in his career was “Instant chaos.” That is kind of interesting for a Taurus, as they thrive by moving slowly and having things secure and stable. He was the anomaly, and I remember that there was a big volcano on his birthday in 2018 — the day that Uranus first entered the sign of Taurus, which is most equated with the Earth.
Uranus’ energy is now pronounced, and it can be associated with disruptive weather patterns like Earthquakes and other disruptive weather patterns. There was an earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier on 7/8/25, and it is the most significant seismic activity at this stratovolcano since 2009. Hawaii’s Mount Kilauea erupted, and the lava reached nearly 1200 feet of height.
There could be explosive news, big announcements, surprises, and a week of the unexpected. In fact, the next several months have many twists and turns; but, this week encapsulates it. Chubby Checker is singing “The Twist” on a long forgotten radio in a bygone area at a Woolworth’s counter with women in curlers smoking cigarettes; nonetheless, chaos and change are constants to which every generation can relate — even if they do not know what a radio is, or who the heck Chubby Checker was!
Uranus in Gemini brings fast thinking, new ideas, and innovation. The planet Mercury rules the sign of Gemini, and Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury. This promotes ingenious thinking, news ways to innovate and connect locally, and glimpses of the future.
This was the last outer planet to change signs; however, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus will all return back to the signs in which they were transiting earlier in the year. That means that we are not done with Saturn and Neptune in Pisces; nor, are we done with Uranus in Taurus.
Instead, this summer gives us a preview of the infinite miracles, learning, and possibilities that these three planets in tandem can provide. I will elaborate further about the magic that Uranus in Gemini can provide, but let’s focus on this month of retrogrades.
Neptune, the planet of dreams, imagination, creativity, and illusion, retrograded on 7/4/25 at 2 degrees and 11 minutes of the Cardinal fire sign of Aries. We feel that energy enhanced five days before and five days afterwards. Neptune is in bed with Saturn in Aries, which retrogrades on 7/13/25 at 2 degrees and 11 minutes of Aries. They are both trying to build a new dream together, but none of us is clear as to what that yet means.
When an outer planet retrogrades, the qualities of that planet are exaggerated and emphasized. With Neptune, many felt confused, deceived, emotional, and sensitive. Neptune rules the Mutable water sign of Pisces, and it highly sensitive and intuitive. Lies could have been uncovered with this energy, or you could feek a sense of directionless and lack of purpose.
Remember that Saturn and Neptune are both transiting at very early degrees of Aries, which is the first sign of the Zodiac. Neptune can dissolve things, and Saturn represents structures. The last two met up exactly while in the Cardinal earth sign of Capricorn in November of 1989, and that was when the Berlin Wall came down, which was a physical and metaphoric example of communism.
While Uranus in Gemini has your nervous system on overload and feeling like you are trying to go to sleep with all of the lights on in your house, and a rock band playing at full volume, the retrograde energy wants you to sit and reflect as your mind soars with new ideas and possibilities.
Today is 7/10/25, and the Full Moon occurs at 4:37 pm EDT at 18 degrees and 50 minutes of the Cardinal earth sign of Capricorn. Saturn, which rules the sign of Capricorn is about to retrograde on 7/13/25 at 12:07 am EDT at 1 degree and 56 minutes of Aries. We feel that pressure five days before and five days afterwards. This adds pressure to the Full moon, yet remember that Saturn and Neptune are snuggling in bed. Saturn is trying to escape its responsibilities until it figures things out as to how to anchor the new possibilities.
For most, this energy can feel very unfocused. Saturn and Neptune will get very close in the sky on 7/17/25, and there is a big film of fog that surrounds the castle of hope. You may need to go back on your path to stock up on supplies, rethink your strategy, and calm yourself a bit, but don’t you dare give up on going to that magic castle!
In the Full moon chart, Saturn is in harmony with Pluto in Aquarius, which is evolving the collective and individual consciousness. The sky has no limits, and with Uranus now transiting in Gemini, so many different modalities, approaches and choices are now tangible. As aforementioned, Saturn and Neptune are not finished with their dance in Pisces, which focuses on mental health, isolation, loss and mourning, and spirituality.
This summer gives us a preview of the magic the next few years ahead contain for all; but, we are not done with the karmic cleaning and clearing that we need to do with Saturn and Neptune in Pisces; with Uranus in Taurus, which can be waking us up to what to outdated values and things that no longer have worth in our lives.
With Saturn’s station this week during this Full moon in Capricorn, it is an opportunity to re-evaluate the work you need to do to structure those new goals, and consider time that may have been wasted on work that does not support your new path.
In the Full Moon chart, The Moon in Capricorn forms a helpful trine to the South Node in Virgo, but Mars meets up with the South Node later in the month on 7/20/25, and it can feel hard to get things done. Your thoughts may race like a stock ticker; but, with Saturn stationing retrograde, it is time to strategize. The fact that Saturn forms a lot of positive aspects also means that it is not as difficult of a Saturn station, as it could be.
Saturn and Neptune have a very unusual pairing at the world point, which peaks on 2/20/25 when the two meet up at 0 degrees and 45 degrees of Aries to structure and form that new dream. This can feel ambivalent and confusing right now. With Jupiter, the planet of expansion, in the Cardinal water sign of Cancer through 7/30/25, this is a time to expand through what makes you feel good and by listening to your intuition. There is a LOT of fire and air, so it is nice that Jupiter is in its exaltation in the water sign of Cancer and sharing a cup of sympathy with all of us.
Mercury, planet of thoughts, ideas, communication, transportation, travel, and information, retrogrades on 7/18/25 at 15 degrees and 34 minutes of the Fixed fire sign of Leo. Mercury entered its pre-retrograde shadow when it reached 4 degrees and 15 minutes of Leo on 6/30/25 where it will sation direct on 8/19/25.
Mercury remains in the sign of Leo through 9/2/25, and this is a time to connect your mind to what makes your heart happy. Mercury retrogrades at the world point, which is 15 degrees of the Fixed signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Gemini.
Those with planets or points between 12 and 18 degrees of the Fixed signs; as well as between 1 degree and 7 minutes of the Fixed signs, will feel this the most. However, we all feel the Mercury retrograde energy. It is very likely to hear from people from the past — old friends or paramours. You could experience typical Mercury retrograde issues like miscommunication or problems with computer, cell phones, and other gadgets; but, this month has a lot of reflection while the winds blow high with Uranus in Gemini.
Lots of fire in the sky, and this is time to reconnect to love, your heart chakra, and creativity. Saturn and Neptune are meeting up at a degree of creation, which is at 0 degrees of Aries, so how and what you can do to make your heart happy is the goal here.
How can your open your heart to love in a world that seems broken? We are almost completely done with the old world and approaching a new one, but the fog surrounds the magic castle, and the doors are closed for repair at present. They open in February, so you better get ready!
Eris, the Goddess of Discord and Mars’ sister, retrogrades on 7/22/25/ at 25 degrees and 43 minutes of Aries. This could amplify the conflict and fiery energy that is so prominent right now. Chiron, the wounded healer, retrogrades on 7/30/25 at 10:42 am EDT at 27 degrees and 10 minutes of Aries. This underscores all of the healing that has not been done or addressed. There is a lot of vulnerability with all of these points in Aries, which reminds you both of your strength and your fragility.
Embrace your human strength and know that Uranus in Gemini can supercharge you with thoughts that bring luck that you never believed possible. There are a lot of choices in the sign of Gemini, which is the sign of choice and options. This summons courage with all of these points retrograding in the sign of self (Aries), and it is not easy. With Five points retrograde in a fast paced month, you must find ways to make time to recharge, disconnect, relax, and nurture yourself.
Uranus transits in the sign of Gemini from 7/7/25 — 9/7/25 and will return on 4/25/26 — 5/22/33. Uranus takes approximately 84 years to orbit. The last time it was in the sign of Gemini was from 8/8/41 on and off through 6/9/49. This was during World War II.
The last few times Uranus has been in Gemini, the United States was involved in war; Uranus is in Gemini in the birth chart of the United States and opposes the Ascendant. Uranus is the planet of freedom and independence, and this is what defined this country. Uranus was in Gemini during the Civil War, and the American Revolution.
This round has a whole new signature of magic. Saturn, planet of ambition and structure, forms a helpful sextile to Uranus, planet of genius, on 8/11/25 at 1 degree and 12 minutes of Aries and Gemini. This helps to anchor the brilliance, and these are the two rulers of the sign of Aquarius. Saturn is the ancient ruler of Aquarius, and Uranus is the modern ruler of Aquarius.
We build up to that magic triangle that was earlier referenced, and it starts to build on 8/20/25. Uranus, planet of invention, forms a helpful sextile to Neptune in Aries, and Neptune represents the wish; the two planets are in harmony with Pluto, planet of transformation.
This is a beautiful minor triangle of infinite potential to commune, brainstorm, electrify, catalyze, and soar, and it is in effect through the middle/end of September. These three planets will be working together on and off through early 2029. This brings big cultural and societal shifts, new ways of thinking, and enlightenment. The work we need to do may not be clear. Listen to your intuition and listen to your heart. We have magic ahead, but make sure to get extra rest with this supercharged energy of Uranus newly in Gemini!
Venus enters Aries, and this is a week to move!
Hi, Everyone,
It is the beginning of May, and it has been quite a year! So much has happened since the beginning of the year. Yet, this year began with so many setbacks. It is very tough to start a new year with Mars retrograde.
Not to mention that Mars was in its fall position in Cancer, which it was from 1/6/25 through 4/18/25. Add to the fact that Venus, which is also a personal planet, retrograded on 3/1/25 at 10 degrees and 50 minutes of the Cardinal fire sign of Aries. This was only eight days after Mars had stationed direct.
Mars retrograde is not a good time to initiate major new projects, start a new profession or job, or get surgery. Venus retrograde is not an ideal time to make a big purchase, get married, start a major romantic or professional relationship, or get a major makeover.
Some relationships can be karmic in nature when they begin during Venus retrograde; but, it is not something you normally seek. Venus was exalted in Pisces for a good portion of this year, where it is beautiful, magical, and divine. However, three meetings with Saturn, planet of restrictions and blocks, seemed to put a kibosh on all of Venus’ glory.
Venus and Saturn paired up on 1/18/25, 4/7/25, and on 4/24/25. Venus also met up with Neptune three times. Neptune is the higher Octave of Venus and is absolutely etheral in its highest vibration; but, it can also make one feel depresed or overly vulnerable. The two paired up on 2/1/25 and on 3/27/25 while still in Pisces. The two have a third and final meetup on 5/2/25 at 1 degree and 8 minutes of the Cardinal Fire sign of Aries.
This is the FIRST time in our lifetime that Venus and Neptune will meet up in the sign of Aries. This is something to watch and take notes! Mercury, the cosmic messenger, met up up with Neptune on 4/17/25, and that was the first personal planet and cosmic informer of what we can all build together on the world front with Neptune at the very first degree of Aries.
When planets transt at the world axis, they have major influence on each and every one of us. These powerful planetary transits also impact people on the world stage and bring about major world events. When planets transit at 0 and 22 degrees of the Cardinal signs, they hit all of us. Those signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn.
Venus and Mercury both retrograded in the signs of Aries and Pisces. These were celestial opportunities to work on your self worth, what makes you happy, how you can be more creative, how you can shift your thinking, how you can be brave, and how you can move ahead and let go of the past.
We experienced the final Eclipse in the Aries/Libra axis, and now it is time to focus on the messages of the Eclipses in Pisces/Virgo, which want you to create, love, serve, help, and dream. DREAM! The world is in a lot of chaos, but we have yet to see what all of these planetary shfits will bring.
Mars clears its shadow on 5/2/25, and this brings another cosmic green light to move ahead! Pluto, the planet of power, death, rebirth, and transformation, retrogrades on 5/4/25 at 3 degrees and 48 minutes of the Fixed air sign of Aquarius. We feel the energy five days before and five days afterwards.
The qualities of an outer planet are emphasized when they either retrograde or station direct. There can be major endings, reveals, power struggles, death, and major shifts. Mars and Pluto also had three battles.
They opposed and fought each other while in Capricorn and Cancer on 11/3/24, which was two days before the Election. They opposed each other a second time in the signs of Leo and Aquarius on 1/3/25, which was three days before the fires broke out in Los Angeles. The third and final time just occurred on 4/26/25 with Mars in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius.
Aquarius represents technology, electricity, explosions, and earthquakes. Mars and Pluto in challenging aspect are combative and war-like. It can also be a time to do inner shadow work and to purge. There have been major power outages in Portugal and most of Spain. There have been a lot of local stories about terrible car accidents with fires.
The least sad example is that there was a huge brawl on the Carnival Cruise line, where 26 people were banned from ever sailing with them again. The last thing I want to point out is that Saturn will transit at the last degrees of Pisces through 5/24/25 when it enters the Cardinal fire sign of Aries, where it transits through 9/1/25.
Saturn returns to the Fixed star known as Scheat, which is at 29 degrees of Pisces in September, and it close to that degree now. This is a Fixed Star that is associated with misery, misfortune, suicide, and being lost at sea. Over the weekend, Epstein’s victim — Virginia Guifre — sadly took her own life.
This is a very tough degree in Astrology. This is a time to focus on your own mental health. If you know people that struggle, check in with them more frequently. Saturn will return to this degree again on 9/1/25, and it will leave here altogether on 2/13/26.
The last degree of Pisces (29 degrees) is associated with empaths and true creative wizards. We have choices to work with the magic, do healing work, manifest, create, dream, look at beauty, and to try to find glimpes of rainbows in a world of darkness. We can choose together! #astrology #horoscope #Zodiac