Aliza Kelly

Jan 10, 2025 | thecut.com | Aliza Kelly

Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images Well, it’s been ten days and 2025 is already a mess. And now, the vibes are shifting yet again: On January 11, the Nodes of Destiny will move onto the Pisces-Virgo axis, initiating a new energetic chapter — for all of us — that will run through 2026. But what are the Nodes? And what does this change signal? And what does it mean for you? Read on to find out everything you need to know about this powerful pivot.

Dec 30, 2024 | thecut.com | Aliza Kelly

So … have you heard about 2025 yet? We astrologers have been anticipating the next 12 months for quite a long time, because with so many massive astrological events occurring in such a short duration, the year ahead is guaranteed to be wild. Really wild. Life-changing, history-making, tectonic-plate-trembling wild.

Dec 6, 2024 | thecut.com | Aliza Kelly

Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images Is Mercury retrograde right now? Yes! Are there bigger things to worry about? Also yes! Behold, an even more annoying, aggressive, and downright exhausting retrograde coming your way. On December 6, Mars — the planet of action, motivation, and libido — shifts into reverse, marking the beginning of its 11-week-long (!) backward journey that will continue through February 23.

Nov 30, 2024 | thecut.com | Aliza Kelly

Photo-Illustration: by Preeti Kinha; Photos: Getty Images Introducing the North and South Nodes (a.k.a. the Lunar Nodes) — key astrological points that illuminate your soul’s journey. The North Node points to the future (your fate and the growth you’re meant to embrace), while the South Node reflects your past (highlighting patterns, habits, and traits you’re leaving behind). These enigmatic placements offer deep insights into both your hidden strengths and your biggest challenges. Intrigued?

Nov 28, 2024 | thecut.com | Aliza Kelly

Photo-Illustration: by Preeti Kinha; Photos: Getty Images When you’re ready to elevate your astrology from a cute parlor trick to something more substantial (and endlessly juicy), you’ll quickly find yourself face-to-face with a somewhat beguiling astrological term: Houses. But, unlike your late-night Zillow searches, the astrological Houses are not pipe dreams — they’re actually part of your life. And, in this case, you actually have 12 of them.