Astrologically around the full moon of June 30, 2026

 

The Full Moon in Capricorn can bring a sobering perspective and provides the motivation to complete what still needs to be finished. This allows you to devote more energy afterward to nurturing the fruits you wish to harvest later in the year. What do you need to bring to completion? Which loose ends need tying up, which lingering issues are causing concern, and what still needs to be finalized? By focusing on what truly matters to you, and with perseverance and discipline, you can reach the summit you set for yourself. The decisions you make in the present moment influence the reality of future moments – you determine the direction.

The Sun is at the same degree as the star Alhena. This celestial influence brings a strong sense of purpose and can help you align yourself with an idea or calling that gives direction to your life. The stars are associated with higher goals, so before throwing yourself into something, tune in to yourself and feel what truly matters to your authentic self. Alhena also makes it easier for you to speak your mind. This fits with the full moon theme, as your focus is drawn to what requires action. In certain situations, and regarding certain feelings, you must take a stand and express yourself; otherwise, everything turns inward. Where is it important for you to literally stand up for what you believe in?

Jupiter remains in the same sign for about a year. On June 30, the planet of luck, freedom, optimism, expansion, and lust for life will move from Cancer into Leo. It is as if these qualities are being released from a protective shell and will express themselves over the coming year as greater self-confidence and increased visibility. Show yourself as you wish to be seen! Let yourself be heard as you wish to be heard! Make sure you are aligned with your heart (Leo) and stay centered in your own core. You may begin to see yourself from a broader perspective, helping you better understand what is important in your life and how to work toward it. Avoid going too far, however, as self-confidence can turn into overconfidence, causing you to lose touch with reality. Keep your feet on the ground, your hand on your heart, and your head in the stars!

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Around the new moon of April 17, 2026

 

During and around the new moon, eight planets are in Aries. Mars, the ruler of Aries, plays an important role because it passes by several planets. So this is a fiery time that may feel wild, adventurous, impulsive, and perhaps even like a threat of war. These days, it’s better to prepare something before diving into anything. Don’t rush – slow down instead. Don’t accelerate but try to decelerate so you can first see the bigger picture and any possible consequences of your actions.
On April 13, Mars is at the same degree as Neptune. On one hand, this can make you more inactive and passive, because it may be harder to truly stand up for yourself. On the other hand, you can let your deeper knowing guide all the actions you take. There are no limits, everything exists and everything is possible. Use your strength in a creative and/or healing way. New possibilities will reveal themselves.

The Sun aligns with the planetoid Eris on April 16, and the Moon with Eris on April 17. Themes around truth can intensify, for example regarding what your truth is or what is a lie. You may see through situations and feel the urge to make a statement when it comes to injustice. Can you handle it if you get a reaction? Can you handle it if you swallow your words, or would that ‘poison’ you? Find constructive ways to reveal things, to start conversations, and to bring about peace. On a larger scale, truth bombs may also be dropped: things may come to light that are not comfortable but do carry a deeper truth. Try to remain open to new insights and perspectives, as they may contain a greater truth and thus bring greater awareness.

During the new moon, the Sun and Moon are in Aries and close to Chiron. The archetypal wounded healer may activate an old wound but also offers the opportunity to move through old pain so that something is truly resolved and no longer has to hurt. It is clear that during this time old trauma’s may resurface, both personally and collectively. The challenge is not to remain stuck in fear, victimhood, or pain, but to step into your strength and experience more freedom. What do you need for that? What do you need to do? With Eris at (almost) the same degree, no velvet gloves are used, and something may suddenly become clear. Stay open to new insights and breakthroughs and allow yourself to be amazed.

Mercury and Neptune are at the same degree in Aries during the new moon. If you make time for rest and moments of silence, you may experience that you are part of different worlds and are always connected to your soul’s knowing. Prophetic dreams or visions may give you a glimpse behind the scenes or insight into an unconscious theme. Write and analyze, and you will come to understand the messages that arise from your depths.

Mars next to Saturn on April 19, brings focused energy, determination, and perseverance. In Aries, this can also manifest as: fighting (Mars) to the bitter end (Saturn), cold (Saturn) war (Mars), old rigid forces (Saturn) using violence (Mars). If you know for yourself what your ‘yes’ and ‘no’ are, and what your strength or contribution is here on Earth, you won’t have to doubt when changes occur outside of you – you will remain centered and grounded.

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New moon December 20th 2025

 

During this last new moon of 2025, the Sun and Moon are together in Sagittarius. The urge to look farther, beyond horizons or boundaries, to travel, experience, and seek out the new may rise within you. Mercury and Venus are also in Sagittarius, which amplifies this. It is a time of optimism, and your (sense of) freedom may be more important than you realized. Seeking the meaning of life, especially at the point where you run into non-sense, may preoccupy you, as well as the need for inner and/or outer renewal.
The Moon moves this day from Sagittarius into Capricorn, helping you feel the foundation on which you can anchor and grow your dreams and desires.

Because the Moon and the Sun are in a disharmonious position to Uranus, you may experience a sudden impulse, wanting something completely different all at once, or feeling done with something old. An inspiration may bring an emotion to the surface; understand it but wait a moment before acting on it – your feelings may change again tomorrow or the day after. There may also be a sudden message, or you gain an insight like a bolt of lightning. Explore your inner world first, understand what something does to you or how something impacts you and why. Don’t act too hastily these days.

The Moon is square Neptune on this day, and the Sun the day after. For example, you may have dreams but take no action on them. You long for unity, but escape from (harsh) reality, or you sense too much and lose yourself. Make time to be alone, shake off all outside energies, and connect with your heart. Feel whether your ideals are truly your own and whether your expectations are realistic. Take responsibility for your own happiness.

On December 21 at 16:03 the Sun moves into Capricorn, ushering in winter on the northern hemisphere. It is the shortest day of the year. This is the turning point: after this day the Sun will slowly ‘return’ and the door to a new beginning opens. When we arrive at this point, in the center of the spiral (and while on the outside of the spiral when it’s Midsummer on the southern hemisphere), the Sun and Moon are opposite the North Star in the constellation Ursa Minor. This star never rises or sets. Because of this, it is associated with the still point, the source of universal energy and all life. The star symbolizes many forms of guidance: you may guide others in your own unique way, or you may gain clarity about your path in the days around the solstice.
Because the Sun and Moon are opposite this star, the outside world may reflect how you do or do not want to enter the coming cycle. The clearer your vision of what you want to pursue, the more determination you will feel, and the less you will be distracted by other opinions or thoughts. Listen (within and without), look around you, see the signs, and feel what your flow is.

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TIP: Creatie workshop (Dutch): er zijn nog enkele plekken vrij voor de Midwinter workshop ‘creëren en on-creëren in Bilthoven en Ulvenhout.
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Workshop Je creatiekracht (h)erkennen en inzetten: creëren en on-creëren

Je bent een creatiewezen, authentiek, met alle kennis en wijsheden van het hele universum in jou. Om los te komen van aardse (onnatuurlijke) wetten en je te verbinden met je innerlijke weten, moet je naar binnen, naar jouw zelf luisteren. We hebben zo lang (vaak onbewust) geleerd om onze kracht weg te geven. Maar je bent niet afhankelijk, je kunt zelf juist co-creëren én ook dingen ongedaan maken (on-creëren). In deze workshop gaan we dieper in op jou, hier en nu, op deze plek in het universum, en krijg je sterke tools en oefeningen om de leiding over je eigen leven te nemen; je gaat jezelf op een dieper niveau herinneren en kennen.

We bevinden ons op het eind van een grote cyclus, misschien zelfs op het eind van jouw reis door de matrix, door dit deel van het universum. Midwinter is het donkerste en diepste punt binnen het zonnejaar, maar ook de deur die opent waarna de Zon weer opkomt. En ook die Zon leer je deze dag beter kennen. Waar je licht op schijnt, wordt zichtbaar, waardoor je duidelijkere keuzes kunt maken. En we gaan veel licht schijnen!

Ik geef deze workshop op 3 plekken:
-vrijdagmiddag 19 december in Bergen (NH), 13:30 – 17:00 met uitloop tot 17:30 uur
-zaterdag 20 december in Bilthoven, van 13:30 – 17:00 met uitloop tot 17:30 uur
-zondag 21 december in Ulvenhout (bij Breda), van 11:00 – 14:30 met uitloop tot 15:00 uur

Prijs: €100
Opgave: info@petrastam.nl

Meenemen: telefoon met opname-mogelijkheid zodat je de twee oefeningen kunt opnemen en ze later nog zoveel kunt gebruiken als je wilt/nodig is.)

(Als deze workshops snel vol zijn, kan ik een extra dag in december plannen en/of geef ik ze nog een keer in maart. Deze workshop ga ik niet digitaal maken namelijk.)