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Taking A Break and On Indefinite Hiatus

Jessica Davidson

This is just a quick post to explain recent changes that some of you may have noticed on this site. I need to take a break from writing to sort out the rest of my life and heal from burnout. That means I’m on indefinite hiatus and will produce no new products or services for the foreseeable future. I’m sorry to have to do this as I’ve enjoyed creating things for you, my lovely readers, but it can’t be helped.

I’ve also cancelled the membership and monthly donations on Buy Me A Coffee because I can’t guarantee to produce regular work, or even any work. I’ll still be writing occasional posts but don’t know how things are going to work out so can’t make any promises.

Annoyingly, I wanted to delete the option to make monthly donations on the BMC page but it won’t let me. It’s frustrating because I don’t want to rip people off by taking monthly payments for nothing. I’ve added a note to the page asking people not to choose that option – what a ridiculous situation to find yourself in! 😅

The Payhip store remains open and the books and workbooks are still available but you can no longer sign up for the Off-Grid Astrology course. If you’ve already bought the course and haven’t finished it yet, don’t panic! You can still access the materials through your account. The course is also available in book form on Amazon, along with my other books.

This situation has been a long time in the making because I’m stubborn. The planets have finally ganged up on me in their mini triangle and brought things to a head. They have me pinned in a vice and the only way out is through.

The main culprit is the Saturn Neptune conjunction in my 2nd house opposing my natal Mercury Pluto conjunction at the end of Virgo and progressed Mars in early Libra in the 8th house. Pluto and Uranus are also trine my progressed Mars which is encouraging, but Pluto is also square my natal Jupiter in the 8th which has been brutal, and now Uranus and Neptune are both quincunx it too. Jupiter rules my Midheaven so my vocation is also getting torpedoed. The nodes have been transiting my 2nd/8th houses just to ram home the message.

What this amounts to is the slow destruction of my so-called business and, with the south node in the 8th, the loss of extra financial support that I can no longer rely on, forcing me to be more self-sufficient. I tried to compensate by growing my business but haven’t been successful, and the little I did manage was a struggle.

This failure is multifaceted and not entirely my fault. I’ve been battling extenuating circumstances that make work and sleep impossible at times, including extreme levels of anti-social noise from my neighbours (ongoing) that undermines my health and sanity. Add to that Google killing this website with its algorithm changes and people’s general lack of interest in reading anything longer than a few sentences and my inability to adapt and get with the programme.

I can’t keep up with the machine and don’t want to – especially since the machine is likely to run headlong into a ditch in the not-too-distant future.

The upshot of all this is that I need to completely transform my goals and how I go about doing things (progressed Mars), and cooperate with Pluto’s destruction of my faith and sense of meaning (Jupiter) by surrendering to the inner death that needs to occur. A sacrifice is needed before the rebirth can arrive.

I’m open to whatever God/Life wants me to do. Right now that involves healing my various auto-immune issues and rebuilding my strength so that I can pay my bills. Everything else is secondary.

Finally I have to announce that there will be no Astro Journal for 2026. I’m very sorry about this but I simply can’t do it. I’m planning to put together a free version that includes the basics so you can track the astrology of the year. And hopefully there’ll be monthly posts through next year highlighting what’s coming up that month. I may not be able to write much more than that but we’ll see…

Update Dec 2025: The Astro Journal for 2026 materialised after all and didn’t turn out too badly. You can get it in paperback and Kindle from Amazon here or as an EPUB and PDF from my Payhip store here. Happy journalling!

Next up on the blog we have the long-awaited Pluto transits series (if I can finish it!). In the meantime, remember there’s tons of excellent archives you can explore here!

66 thoughts on “Taking A Break and On Indefinite Hiatus”

  1. All the best to you with your healing and recuperation! You are one of the very few astrologers on the internet that I follow, precisely because you don’t get with the program. Most astrologers seem to try to make their astrology fit whatever corporate media is pedaling at the moment. I do hope you find your strength to pick up your work again at some point. In the meantime I wish you all the best!

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  2. Dear Jessica,

    I did find you via Google search about a year ago and have been a frequent visitor and got your wonderful 2025 Astro Journal. The algorithm does work and will work especially for those who are a match to your beautiful work. You are SO talented! I wish you a beautiful and fruitful recovery. Sending hugs from Canada XO

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  3. Hi Jessica, it’s good to know that you are taking a break because you’re exhausted after so much sustained hard labour. I was surprised that you could write at such length and consistency and I understand from personal experience how demanding it can be. Enjoy your break and I will look forward to your come-back with anticipation.

    With all due respect, leonidas

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      1. You’ll be pleased to know that I am also taking a break to creosote my shed instead of staring at a screen all day…my astrological essay is now complete: An Exercise in Forensic Astrology to compare the astrological charts of Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford and William Shakspere of Stratford-on-Avon in order to determine who had the education, merit and means to become the world’s greatest poet and playwright that ever lived.
        https://www.academia.edu/128838008/The_Anonymous_and_Pseudonymous_Shakespeare
        best wishes leonidas

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  5. I blame Mercury Retrograde. It’s been biting me in the ass since it started. My family and I are nearly at blows with each other. I am on the mental edge, looking for the perfect cliff to end it all. I am not fit for the real world…not this H*** on Earth with fools in power, anyway. This isn’t the Good Place…it’s the Bad Place. And, I am being punished for past crime or someone is out to make a fool of angels, and I’m one of the victims. Either way, it finally got to you, too. So, I sympathize with you and offer my arms for mutual comfort in this crappy time of misunderstandings and lacking satisfaction in everything. You have my company, Jess…in a sort of wish-we-were-more-telepathic way. :)

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      1. Good luck with me doing that, right now. My world is crumbling. You can point out points of light, but I’m not going to likely see them. No AI suggested doodle exercise will help, right now, either. And, anytime someone uses the letters BS around me, I get the impression I am being casually dismissed from speaking. So, I will zip and go.

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  6. Hi Jessica, congratulations on creating a moratorium for your self, so you can recalibrate. I find that it is wonderful to live at multiple levels of awareness (I think you know what I mean), but during especially intense transits, it can be overwhelming to have all of them bonging and clanging at once. I send you blessings and healing energy for your sacred space.

    In case useful, I find that the current Neptune/Saturn duet in Aries makes it incredibly hard to not orient to Ego, at least for me. I watch myself doing it, but it’s impossible to stop at times. It will be interesting to see the effect when both have retrograded back into Pisces. I imagine a welcome respite before the real work starts next year.

    Thanks for letting us know where you’re at. Your story reminds me of an analogous situation I had in 2017. My ego was 200% set on a beautiful vision, and I kept fighting for it, all kinds of self-awareness exercises, the whole nine yards. I finally was forced to throw in the towel. That was so painful at the time, but it led to incredible unconscious revelations that had been motivating me, and I discovered that letting go of them was one of my greatest liberations. Pluto has close aspects to every planet in my natal save two, so I have experienced its effects in multiple areas. During transits it always brings me amazing liberations, and I’ve been learning to let go earlier when I feel that it requires me to let go of something.

    I am deeply grateful for your work—in whatever form—because your spirit will find new ways to express, I feel that it will, so I am excited for you to have given your self space to discover.

    Blessings galore- Chris

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  7. So sorry to hear you’re going through very challenging times Jessica .. I only came across your website a couple of years ago and was so impressed with your writings as they delve much deeper and are expressed in a way that gives more clarity than most other astrologers I’ve come across. With rest and more relaxation (if that’s possible!) I hope your health will improve soon .. Take good care of yourself xx

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  11. Sending you love for your recovery Jessica, and thanks for letting us know – I look at your site most days waiting for the next update, you truly are a great astrology writer xx

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  12. so sorry to hear this Jessica. I have read and enjoyed your articles. I wish you a speedy recovery and a phoenix like rebirth!!!! XO

    Virginia

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  14. Jessica, I am truly so grateful for your work. I’ve purchased your books and feel you deserve even more support for your writing and for you brilliant books. I’d love to see you on substack where you can better monetize your work. You’ve been very generous with us and we want to be supportive of you. Your beautifully written content is unsurpassed and so valuable. You have so much amazing content already and more people need to see it and benefit from it.

    However, first things first. Take care of yourself and once you deal with the neighbors and burnout consider making the move.

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    1. Thank you Gia – much appreciated. I did consider Substack but they’re not a Merchant of Record so they don’t deal with the EU and UK VAT stuff which makes them useless for monetising unfortunately.

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  16. Jessica – I recall you have a ton of Virgo energy in your chart, which to me explains a lot about your dedicated service to the astrology community. As a Sun-Pluto in Virgo person myself, I would imagine that your service/perfectionism impulse has been whipping you into powerful shape all these years, such that you’ve produced all this amazing work, which I note Steven Forrest quoted in an Astrology Univ. presentation last year (he was citing one of your research pieces, I think about Pluto in Aquarius), it’s no wonder you’re burned out as your work has been voluminous!. (I know I can’t keep up, and I’m just a reader!)

    I myself was lucky enough to be able to semi-retire from my writing/editing/organizing work of decades last year, and felt the same need to recover from the burnout of driving myself relentlessly to ‘do good’ or serve well, as a way of life, forever. It takes time, but it’s so necessary!

    I truly wish you the best with this ‘retreat’, that you may re-connect with your faith, and find your body’s capacity to heal once you slow down and connect inside. The ways of the busy, serviceful Virgo are not sustainable as we age! And I trust there is a next chapter for you that is more aligned with your whole being. :)

    I also urge you to keep the option to Buy Me a Coffee if your archives are still open! And, don’t feel a shred of ‘bad’ about pulling back from your offerings (is there some Libra in there?). You come first! (Your Pr. Mars’ teaching, perhaps. :) )

    Lastly – I myself have felt totally whipped during this recent passing of Mars through Virgo – with an endless litany of rabbit hole to do’s appearing out of nowhere, which have continued to delay my starting on my writing projects — it’s felt like Indiana Jones with the endless challenges, or Eros & Psyche tasks! So perhaps you too have felt this cycle’s Mars in Virgo whip, but it’s soon to end. :) Something to celebrate for we Virgos!

    Sending healing blessings and gratitude! Keep the faith.

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    2. What if she turns Buy Me a Coffee into a creative writing exercise/prompt?…[Thinker emojiii.] Now, there’s a refreshing idea for a new detour. Casually write a simpler series of posts that have some coffee-talk element to them. Less stress to be at peak astrological performance…more freedom to be “Just Jessica.” Hmm? You can thank me by buying me an iced coffee with hazelnut flavoring. Just kidding. :) But, not about the casual writing idea. I think it might help shake you loose and find happiness in the simple emotional/mental release.

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  17. Dear Jessica,

    Thank you for sharing so vulnerably about what is going on with you. You are so talented and I feel very fortunate to have learned from you for so long. Rest, recover, reflect. I hope your body and soul feel nourished from this choice, despite the challenges.

    Like you, I am Aquarius rising with Sag MH and Sat/Nep transiting my second house… so the deep call to “stop” resonates with me. Feels like time to tend to the deep, all the stuff that I have neglected for the sake of work. Learning that you are also stepping away feels strengthening somehow, making me more willing to walk into the unknown of it all.

    Know you’ve supporters and fans, people who value your brilliant contributions to our collective human journey. Thank you and see you when the time is ripe.

    Blessings to you,

    Mary

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  18. i’ve been an astrologer for 30 years and hardly read any other astrologers. I wish i could give you an entire year to recover and not have to pay anything. I’ve so cherished your perspective over the years and never told you, i’m sorry. Many blessings in your inspiring listening and respondinf to this season.

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    2. What are the odds. I’ve been an astrologer for 30 years, too.

      Just kidding. :) Well, maybe I’m kidding…or maybe I AM.

      I’ve been casually following astrology for at least 25 years. Does that count? I don’t read much because I am more restless and seeking clarity through the seemingly futile yet necessary pursuit of like minds and true friends. I have little time or patience for everyone’s writing…yet I want people to have the patience and time to read what little I write. :D Try to define or craft a term for that sort of thinking.

      And, everywhere I go, I run into a Sarah. I’ve been running into Sarahs since I was a wee one. And, they’re always…interesting.

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        1. Okay, then I’m just an astrology jerk or bum, I guess. A big bag of hot air without being the water jug in any cosmic position.

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  19. Sorry to hear this. I’ve been a follower since shitstorm / glitch in the matrix back in 2020. You have some of the best content in The Internet. Looking forward to reading your Pluto series (Sun Aquarius 2°), the big wipeout is here, let’s see what next.

    All the best from Finland!

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  21. Hang in there, Jessica, know that you’re definitely not alone in this sh*tstorm. Wishing you lots of strength and courage from the Lowlands.

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  22. Hi Jessica,

    I am so sorry to read about your current difficulties and hope that the way forward becomes clear for you.

    I fully understand. Been there, albeit different circumstances.

    I have always looked forward to your posts, you are inspirational.

    All good wishes, happiness and healing.

    With love,

    Jennifer

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  23. Oh my God I am so sorry! Are you Aquarius rising with.Sag MH like me? I can relate to some of your transits but I may have moved through the Nodal 2/8 transit. I adore your astro.writing. way better than mine lol!

    Take excellent care of you! ❤️

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      1. I appreciate all you do and can relate to work and financial and health crises. In fact, while I do not have natal planets in 2nd or 8th , I can see how recent nodal transit caused havoc in those houses, especially when squaring my Mars Saturn opposition. I will enjoy any offerings you present and hope you recover soon. Thanks also for reading my content. 🙂

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  24. I deeply wish you all you need to go through this moment in your life and all the blessings always. I had written a very felt message but lost it resetting my password. Your unique and wise offerings will continue to enlighten and guide me and those who read them. I am sorry sorry I have not been able to buy any of your creations nor contribute in any form but my health and financial has been very limiting. With gratitude, love and all best wishes, Nathaly

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  26. Ugh not the planetary influences causing a value system overhaul! Saturn & Neptune in the second house definitely isn’t easy especially in Aries, I can imagine how that elemental pressure is causing blowouts and meltdowns. I guess your reality is being shown for you to rebuild and transform. I have it in my sixth house and I’ve had non-stop bizarre health issues that crop up seemingly out of nowhere lol. Thx to the Neptunian fog I barely can source the problem haha. You have an amazing voice, and interpretation of astrology so pls take your time to heal but come back!! Heal the foundations and build from there xo

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  27. Darling – I want to say to you that your work has meant so much to me. I really can’t express in words how much I love and respect your voice and the way you go about offering your profound and meaningful work. I am so sorry to hear that you’re meeting these challenges. It seems that everyone has an autoimmune issue these days – I do myself.  I will miss you, but I am much more concerned with your health and peace. I hope your journey is a soft one. I’m out here if there is any way I can support you.________________________ Elizabeth Ferrara    Vibrational Resonance www.vibrationalresonance.commzliz@aol.com917-288-6162 Zelle: mzliz@aol.comVenmo: polaritylizPaypal: mzliz@aol.com

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  28. Dear Jessica, I am really sorry to hear about what you are going through… I love your long and thoughtful articles, the real stuff, and I think that you really don’t have to stop receiving payments!!! What you have already offered is huge, and if somebody feels like contributing to reading what you have already published, let them do that!!! Just explain…

    I wish you all the best, and I will continue to visit your site. I don’t need Google for that, I know where to find you. Take care of yourself, and much love to you. Paola

    I wanted to comment this on your website, but it didn’t work. It says that my Facebook Login is out or something, GRRR!! and I could not fix it…

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  29. HI Jessica, you should have my email address from my ‘follow’ of your site.. if not let me know here. I may be able to help in some small ways once you are ready to surface. Your work is really good and should be properly seen/paid for. If you google me (Josephine McCarthy/author) you will see I am not a nut job or creepy… and if there is any way I can help you get on your feet and get paid better for what you do, I will do it.

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