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Episode 287In this podcast, New York Times best-selling author and astrologer Chani Nicholas discusses the astrology of the week and what it might mean for us all.The astrology of the week of June 15th, 2026, brings big opportunities for growth. As Venus makes a supportive sextile to Uranus and trine to Neptune, we're encouraged to explore the wilds of our imagination and experiment with how we express ourselves. But when Venus opposes Pluto, and Chiron enters Taurus, we're brought back down to Earth to heal the hurts lurking beneath the surface — especially around our relationships with ourselves, our bodies, each other, and the natural world. Then the June Solstice arrives as the perfect mid-year checkpoint. It's time to review your 2026 intentions, reflect on how far you've come, and commit to the strategies that are working as you head into the second half of the year.This episode covers:Venus' sextile to Uranus on Monday, June 15thVenus' trine to Neptune on Tuesday, June 16thVenus' opposition to Pluto on Wednesday, June 17thChiron's entrance into Taurus on Friday, June 19thThe Sun's entrance into Cancer and the June Solstice on Sunday, June 21stThis episode was recorded on 05/25/2026.For more, check out your free daily horoscope on the homepage of the CHANI app — now on iOS and Android.The music featured in the podcast was created by Latashá.
This week's astrology is overflowing with heart-opening potential as Venus enters Leo just days before a powerful Gemini New Moon.In this episode, Yasmin explores why relationships, creativity, self-worth, and emotional connection are taking centre stage, and how a rare sequence of Venus aspects to Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto could help you experience more love, healing, freedom, and authenticity.Whether you're focused on romance, friendships, family connections, or your relationship with yourself, this is a week to open your heart, embrace new possibilities, and plant intentions for a brighter future.✨ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• Why Venus entering Leo begins a more expressive, confident, heart-led chapter• Why this Gemini New Moon is a powerful "Venus-charged" lunation• How the New Moon supports communication, connection, fresh ideas, and meaningful conversations• What Venus sextile Uranus means for relationships, freedom, surprises, and opportunities• How Venus trine Neptune inspires compassion, creativity, spirituality, and unconditional love• The healing potential of Venus opposite Pluto and navigating relationship intensity• Why June is a turning point before Jupiter enters Leo• A simple New Moon ritual for love, abundance, beauty, and manifestation• How to find your personal "Love Zone" and prepare for Jupiter's blessings⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome + this week's astrology01:20 Venus enters Leo02:45 Love, confidence & self-expression04:15 Gemini Super New Moon05:10 Communication, movement & fresh starts05:45 Why this New Moon is Venus-charged07:05 Venus sextile Uranus08:25 Breaking old patterns08:55 Venus trine Neptune09:50 Venus opposite Pluto11:05 Navigating emotional intensity11:25 New Moon ritual13:15 Free Venus in Leo guide14:20 Finding your Love Zone15:05 Mainly Moonology updates15:40 Why this is such a heart-centred week16:45 Closing thoughts
This week's astrology is overflowing with heart-opening potential as Venus enters Leo just days before a powerful Gemini New Moon.In this episode, Yasmin explores why relationships, creativity, self-worth, and emotional connection are taking centre stage, and how a rare sequence of Venus aspects to Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto could help you experience more love, healing, freedom, and authenticity.Whether you're focused on romance, friendships, family connections, or your relationship with yourself, this is a week to open your heart, embrace new possibilities, and plant intentions for a brighter future.✨ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• Why Venus entering Leo begins a more expressive, confident, heart-led chapter• Why this Gemini New Moon is a powerful "Venus-charged" lunation• How the New Moon supports communication, connection, fresh ideas, and meaningful conversations• What Venus sextile Uranus means for relationships, freedom, surprises, and opportunities• How Venus trine Neptune inspires compassion, creativity, spirituality, and unconditional love• The healing potential of Venus opposite Pluto and navigating relationship intensity• Why June is a turning point before Jupiter enters Leo• A simple New Moon ritual for love, abundance, beauty, and manifestation• How to find your personal "Love Zone" and prepare for Jupiter's blessings⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome + this week's astrology01:20 Venus enters Leo02:45 Love, confidence & self-expression04:15 Gemini Super New Moon05:10 Communication, movement & fresh starts05:45 Why this New Moon is Venus-charged07:05 Venus sextile Uranus08:25 Breaking old patterns08:55 Venus trine Neptune09:50 Venus opposite Pluto11:05 Navigating emotional intensity11:25 New Moon ritual13:15 Free Venus in Leo guide14:20 Finding your Love Zone15:05 Mainly Moonology updates15:40 Why this is such a heart-centred week16:45 Closing thoughts
Mentorship Clarity CallAli's SubstackLUME red light therapy box for 50% off saleInner Compass: A North + South Node Course Get Your Free Evolutionary Archetype GuideIn this week's episode of Soul Archaeology, Astrologer, Quantum + Somatic Healer and Transformational Guide, Ali Ofstedal xplores a week of expansion, healing, and new beginnings.As Venus and Jupiter meet in Cancer, we are invited to deepen our capacity to receive love, support, nourishment, and connection. The week continues with important reality checks, karmic redirections, and healing opportunities before culminating in a Gemini New Moon that invites a new story, a new perspective, and a new way of relating to possibility.In this episode:• Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer and expansion through nourishment, support, and receiving• The difference between growth through striving and growth through belonging• Mercury square Saturn and grounding ideas in reality• Uranus square the lunar nodes and unexpected shifts along the evolutionary path• Venus square Chiron and healing wounds around worthiness, love, and receiving• Venus entering Leo and the return of creative expression, confidence, and heart-centered living• The Gemini New Moon and the power of perception, storytelling, and possibility• Releasing outdated beliefs and opening to new futures• Cultivating curiosity instead of certainty during times of changeTHANK YOU for being here.Pound Jewelry use the code ALI20 for 20% offKamana Coffee Replacement use the code ALIO15 for 15% offEarth Archive's Rainforest Serum - use the code ALIOFSTEDAL for 11% offThank for you being here.Your presence means the world. I would love to hear from you.Ways you can support Soul Archaeology: Subscribe, rate & review on Apple or Spotify, share on social media or with a friendSoul Archaeology on Instagram Ali Ofstedal on InstagramWork with Ali
A brief note. These episodes are being released during a five-week period when I am away and not tracking current events in real time. The archetypal patterns I offer are reliable. What is expressing them in the world right now is yours to hold alongside what I offer.___Completion, Crossing, and New BeginningSomething is completing and something is beginning this week. Venus, who has been moving through Cancer since mid-May, turning the relational field toward nurturing and genuine care, is preparing to leave. Before she goes, she has significant work to do.Key Cycles This Week:Tuesday, June 9: Venus conjuncts Jupiter in Cancer. Mercury in Cancer squares Saturn in Aries. Two movements pulling in different directions. Venus meeting Jupiter in Cancer amplifies what nourishes — warmth, generosity, the sense of genuine belonging. This is one of the more beautiful transits of recent weeks. Let it land. Let what is good be felt fully rather than held at arm's length by the urgency of everything else.At the same time, Mercury squares Saturn. The feeling mind meets hard reality. Difficult conversations may be necessary. The gap between what is longed for and what is currently possible becomes harder to ignore. Hold both. Expansion and honest reckoning are not contradictions in a genuine threshold time.Friday, June 12: Venus in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries. Before Venus leaves Cancer, she meets the Wounded Healer. This square touches old relational wounds — places where the longing for genuine belonging has met disappointment or the pain of being too much or not enough within systems never designed to hold the fullness of who you are. For many, this wound is not only personal. It is ancestral and collective.Venus square Chiron does not offer easy resolution. But the Shamanic tradition has always known that when a wound is brought into honest awareness and witnessed rather than managed, something in it begins to metabolize. What surfaces this week around old relational pain may be less a sign that something is wrong and more an invitation to witness what has long needed witnessing.Saturday, June 13: Venus enters Leo, remaining until July 9. The register shifts. Where Cancer sought quiet belonging and nourishment, Leo seeks expression, visibility, and the joy of being fully seen in one's vitality. This is not vanity. It is the soul's genuine need to be witnessed in its radiance, not only its tenderness. In a collective moment asking so much gravity and endurance, Venus in Leo is not a distraction. It is replenishment.Sunday, June 14: New Moon at 24 degrees of Gemini. The lunation cycle renews in the sign of the Communicator. In a field still charged by Uranus in Gemini, what wants to begin here is not a return to familiar patterns of thought but genuinely new perception. In a time when the information field is saturated and often deliberately disorienting, this lunation asks: what new way of knowing is trying to emerge in you, from your own direct experience rather than what you have been told?Plant that.Larger FrameThis week holds the full arc of Venus in Cancer — her expansion, her reckoning with old wounds, and her departure into Leo. What have you learned since mid-May about what genuinely nourishes you? Where has old relational pain asked to be witnessed? Venus carries what she has learned in Cancer into Leo. The nourishment becomes fuel for expression. The tenderness becomes the ground of genuine visibility.And the New Moon in Gemini opens a new chapter in how we think and communicate, with ourselves, with each other, with the larger world trying to find its new form.Reflection QuestionsWhere am I being invited to let genuine goodness or expansion actually land rather than holding it at arm's length?What old relational wound is asking to be witnessed rather than managed right now?As Venus moves into Leo and the New Moon plants new seeds, what wants to be expressed that has not yet had enough room?Let what is good be felt. Let what is wounded be witnessed. Let what is new have the quiet attention of this lunation.The web of life is always reorganizing toward something, even when we cannot yet see its full shape.Podcast poem: Wisdom of the Deer by Kent OsbourneIf this transmission has been useful, share it with someone who might need orientation in these times.Support the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comThis episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.
This week doesn't come in one note—it comes in layers.There's a blessing waiting for you…and a reality check right behind it.As Venus and Jupiter meet, something beautiful has the chance to grow—love, support, abundance, or emotional clarity. But almost immediately, the energy shifts.Mercury meets Saturn.And suddenly the question becomes: Can this actually last? In this episode, we break down:✨ The powerful Venus–Jupiter alignment (and why it matters now)✨ Why a “yes” might come with terms, structure, or delays✨ Mercury entering shadow—and what that means for your future✨ The unexpected plot twist energy of the North Node + Uranus✨ How to tell the difference between a blessing… and a lessonThis is not a one-and-done week.What begins now will unfold over time—revealing deeper layers, new perspectives, and opportunities you didn't expect.The key?Stay open. Stay grounded. And don't rush the story.
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Ali's Substack2026 Astrology Forecast WorkshopDonate to Support Soul ArchaeologyMentorship Clarity CallInner Compass: A North + South Node Course Get Your Free Evolutionary Archetype GuideLUME red light therapy box for $260 offIn this week's episode of Soul Archaeology, Astrologer, Quantum + Somatic Healer and Transformational Guide, Ali Ofstedal explores a week of pressure, grounding, and rapid change.Mars conjunct Saturn in Aries brings restraint and refinement to action, while the Sun entering Taurus slows the pace and asks for embodiment. As Venus meets Uranus at the final degree of Taurus, something reaches a turning point before both Venus and Uranus move into Gemini, initiating a shift into movement, change, and new perspectives.In this episode:• Mars conjunct Saturn in Aries and the refinement of action• Moving from fire into earth with the Sun entering Taurus• Venus conjunct Uranus at the final degree of Taurus and sudden relational or value shifts• The transition from stability into change as Venus enters Gemini• Uranus entering Gemini and the beginning of a new mental and communicative cycle• Sun in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius and tension between stability and transformation• Letting change unfold without gripping to what feels familiarTHANK YOU for being here.Pound Jewelry use the code ALI20 for 20% offKamana Coffee Replacement use the code ALIO15 for 15% offEarth Archive's Rainforest Serum - use the code ALIOFSTEDAL for 11% offThank for you being here.Your presence means the world. I would love to hear from you.Ways you can support Soul Archaeology: Subscribe, rate & review on Apple or Spotify, share on social media or with a friendSoul Archaeology on Instagram Ali Ofstedal on InstagramWork with Ali
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5 spots remain for for New Moon Alignment! https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoonThis last week of March 2026 presents a rare and powerful opportunity to untie the knots that strangle the heart. As Venus moves through the Gandanta—the "karmic knot" where the water of Pisces meets the fire of Aries—you may feel a surge of intensity in your relationships, finances, and sense of self. This is a volatile transition point that can shake things loose, shattering old illusions and inviting a deep, spiritual unknown. In this episode, I share how to navigate this boiling energy by moving from reactive patterns into a state of surrender and self-love.UNTIE THE KNOTS OF THE HEARTWe explore the transition from the wise, emotional waters of Revati Nakshatra to the swift, healing fire of Ashwini. You'll learn why slowing down and regulating your nervous system is the most effective way to allow these karmic knots to dissolve on their own.QUOTES“When all the knots that strangle the heart are loosened, the mortal becomes immortal.”“The Gandanta transit is like an activation energy that shakes it loose, regardless of whether you are working on it or not.”“The tighter the knot is, the slower you go.”“Your intention directs your attention.”TIMESTAMPS00:00 Opportunities to Untie the Knots of the Heart01:57 Understanding the Gandanta: The Junction of Water and Fire04:39 Venus in Revati: Compassion, Forgiveness, and Boundaries07:44 Releasing Old Love Cycles and Relationship Karma09:53 Venus enters Ashwini: A New Spark of Independence13:31 The Power of Intention and Quieting the Mind16:30 Navigating the "Boiling" Energy of Transition20:06 Managing Nervous System Triggers and Reactivity22:47 How to Let the Knot Untie Itself26:45 What to Avoid: Ultimatums and Impulsive RisksKEYWORDSVedic astrology, Gandanta, Venus in Pisces, Venus in Aries, Revati Nakshatra, Ashwini Nakshatra, relationship karma, nervous system regulation, Jyotish forecast, spiritual growth.FREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtubeWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ Mentorship: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorship⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingNEXT STEPEnrollment is open for New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon
THE VESSEL GROUP MENTORSHIPAli's Substack2026 Astrology Forecast WorkshopDonate to Support Soul ArchaeologyMentorship Clarity CallInner Compass: A North + South Node Course Get Your Free Evolutionary Archetype GuideLUME red light therapy box for $260 offIn this week's episode of Soul Archaeology, Astrologer, Quantum + Somatic Healer and Transformational Guide, Ali Ofstedal explores a deep and introspective week.Following the threshold of the Spring Equinox, this week brings two cazimis. Neptune and Saturn meeting the heart of the Sun offering moments of clarity within both the spiritual and material realms. As Venus meets Chiron, themes around love, worth, and vulnerability come into focus. This is a moment for relational healing.In this episode:• Neptune cazimi and spiritual clarity• Saturn cazimi and grounded truth• Venus conjunct Chiron and relational healing• Integrating insight after the Equinox• Subtle shifts in belief, structure, and self-worthTHANK YOU for being here.Pound Jewelry use the code ALI20 for 20% offKamana Coffee Replacement use the code ALIO15 for 15% offEarth Archive's Rainforest Serum - use the code ALIOFSTEDAL for 11% offThank for you being here.Your presence means the world. I would love to hear from you.Ways you can support Soul Archaeology: Subscribe, rate & review on Apple or Spotify, share on social media or with a friendSoul Archaeology on Instagram Ali Ofstedal on InstagramWork with AliMB01DPJYTYAHJ2S
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We are now in the shadow of the March 3 Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, and the emotional build-up has begun.Mercury retrograde in Pisces invites us to revisit old conversations, unresolved feelings, and the places where we may have sacrificed peace for perfection. As Venus joins Mercury in these watery realms, themes of compassion, forgiveness, and relational repair rise to the surface.Meanwhile, Mars square Uranus can bring flashes of impatience or sudden desire for freedom. Where have we been over-functioning? Where are we tired of holding everything together?This Virgo Lunar Eclipse is about completion — especially around responsibility, service, health, and control. In Human Design, the Sun in Gate 37 (Peace) and the Earth in Gate 40 (Restoration) remind us that true harmony requires fair agreements, boundaries, and rest.This week isn't loud — but it is revealing.Let's explore what is completing, what is unsustainable, and how to move toward restoration rather than reaction.
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The New Moon in Capricorn is helping you set some intentions for how to you want to show up in the world right now. With all the chaos it's important to lock in on how you want to take care of yourself so you can continue to show up for yourself, your family, your community. Right now the planets are clustered together moving like cars on a train from late Capricorn to early Aquarius. They're making the same transits to the same outer planets. This energetic bottleneck is forcing us to focus on just 1-2 things. It's a powerful way to "dictate your fate," as the choices and changes you make today will likely have long standing impact. Fortunately, the shift from Capricorn to Aquarius helps us take in the big picture view. Capricorn likes to build and maintain the structures and norms. Aquarius likes to ask if those structures are necessary and how can they be improved? In a way this moment in a microcosm of the 20 year cycle that began in 2020 when Jupiter met Saturn at 0° Aquarius. The most notable of the transits this week are the conjunctions with Pluto. As Venus, Mercury, the Sun, and Mars join with the planet of power and transformation our survival instincts will be kicked up. How do you respond when it really matters? How do you engage when things are uncertain or even frightening? It might seem easier to just be passive and hope this moment will be over soon, but we're not living through ordinary times. It's easier to lock into the support systems you know you will need now, then to try to create them once Saturn and Neptune enter Aries. We're not getting off this ride until 2028, so what do you need to put in place now to be safe, secure, and capable of showing up in the way that you are meant to show up in the world. Join my email community00:00 Introduction and Podcast Structure00:42 Welcome to The Essential Astrocast01:04 Reflecting on the Start of 202601:36 Upcoming Events and Workshops02:23 Personal and Family Updates04:01 Current Events and Astrological Insights05:53 Chiron's Influence and Personal Reflections12:45 Astrological Events and Their Implications20:58 Venus and Pluto: A Deeper Dive34:19 Conclusion and Upcoming Classes
2026 Astrology Forecast WorkshopDonate to Support Soul ArchaeologyAli's SubstackGroup Cohort WaitlistMentorship Clarity CallInner Compass: A North + South Node Course Get Your Free Evolutionary Archetype GuideLUME red light therapy box for $260 offIn this week's episode of Soul Archaeology, evolutionary astrologer, quantum + somatic healer Ali Ofstedal explores the astrology for the week of January 4-11.This week carries a rare concentration of Capricorn energy, including Venus cazimi, Mars cazimi, and multiple oppositions to Jupiter retrograde in Cancer. This is a week of quiet consequence. One that asks us to slow down, choose consciously, and recalibrate how we build forward.The episode begins with a deep look at Venus cazimi in Capricorn, a moment that clarifies love, values, money, and devotion. Ali then explores the Venus–Mars conjunction in Capricorn. This aspect emphasizes mature intimacy, follow-through, and responsibility. At the center of the week is Mars cazimi in Capricorn, a rare reset of motivation, direction, and disciplined action. As Venus, Mars, and the Sun oppose Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, the tension between ambition and emotional nourishment comes into focus. This episode explores themes including:Desire clarified through integrity rather than urgencyCommitment without self-abandonmentRedefining success as something that can be felt, not just achievedIntegrating ambition with emotional wisdomBuilding a life that honors both devotion and careTHANK YOU for being here.Pound Jewelry use the code ALI20 for 20% offKamana Coffee Replacement use the code ALIO15 for 15% offEarth Archive's Rainforest Serum - use the code ALIOFSTEDAL for 11% offUse the code "PODCAST" for 10% off an astrocartography or astrology session with me.Catori Life jewelryThank for you being here.Your presence means the world. I would love to hear from you.Ways you can support Soul Archaeology: Subscribe, rate & review on Apple or Spotify, share on social media or with a friendSoul Archaeology on Instagram Ali Ofstedal on InstagramWork with AliMB01DPJYTYAHJ2S
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This is a quieter week and that feels deeply appropriate. Across many spiritual and faith traditions, this is a time of holy pause—a moment when outer striving softens and inner meaning comes forward.Rather than dramatic turning points, the sky invites integration:What has been learned this year?What is ready to be carried forward with greater maturity, honesty, and care?Tuesday, December 23: Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune in PiscesThis is a tender, permeable alignment—beautiful, but not always clear.Venus in Sagittarius seeks truth, meaning, and heartfelt enthusiasm.Neptune in Pisces dissolves boundaries, blurs edges, and opens us to longing, devotion, and compassion.Notice where idealism slips into projection—or where longing replaces discernment.This can show up as:Romanticizing a path, a belief, or a relationshipFeeling disoriented about values or directionConfusing spiritual yearning with actual alignmentThis aspect also opens deep compassion, poetic sensitivity, and soulful listening—especially when we resist the urge to decide too quickly. Let your values be informed by both heart and grounded truth.Reflection Question:Where am I being invited to soften my certainty without abandoning my discernment?Wednesday, December 24: Venus enters Capricorn (until January 17)As Venus moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn, the tone of relating and valuing changes noticeably. Capricorn is the sign of commitment, integrity and long-term responsibilityHere, love becomes less about possibility and more about presence.Values are no longer theoretical—they want to be lived.This is not cold or restrictive energy; it is maturing energy.Venus in Capricorn asks:What do I truly stand for?What am I willing to tend over time?What relationships, projects, and devotions are worth the effort?Choose what you are willing to build—not just what inspires you.Reflection Question:What values am I ready to embody more fully as we enter the new year?Saturday, December 27: Mercury in Sagittarius trine Chiron in AriesThis is a quietly powerful aspect—especially for reflection, conversation, and integration.Mercury in Sagittarius speaks in big-picture language: truth, meaning, and perspective. Chiron in Aries holds wounds around identity, courage, and the right to exist as oneself.Their harmonious trine supports:Healing conversationsReframing old narratives about who you areSpeaking truths that restore confidence rather than inflame painThis is not about fixing wounds—it's about finding language that honors the journey. Words can become medicine here, especially when they arise from lived experience rather than theory. Let your story carry wisdom, not self-judgment.Reflection Question:What truth am I now able to speak about myself that once felt too tender or risky?This is not a week for pushing forward. It's a week for listening, tending, and integrating. Let faith—however you define it—be something you inhabit, not perform.Podcast poem: Daybreak by Galway KinnellSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.com/home-page This episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.
If you've been feeling like November has been one challenge after another, take a deep breath - relief is coming. This week brings not one but TWO major planetary shifts that will help you find resolution, clarity, and forward momentum.The Big News: Planets Going DirectSaturn Goes Direct - November 27thSaturn has been retrograde in Pisces, asking us to review our systems, structures, and karmic contracts. When it stations direct on Thursday, you'll start to feel things clicking into place. This is the last time Saturn will be in Pisces for 30 years, so we're wrapping up major lessons around:* What “home” and belonging mean to you* Your relationship with systems and authority* Spiritual structure and boundaries* The Great Reveal (more on this below)Mercury Goes Direct - November 29thThe retrograde that brought us broken pipes, communication mishaps, and technological chaos finally ends this weekend! You'll notice:* Conversations becoming clearer* Travel and transportation smoothing out* Technology cooperating again* Financial clarity (check those credit card statements!)* Relationship misunderstandings resolvingThe complete Mercury retrograde cycle finishes December 16th, but you'll feel relief starting now.The Blessing: Grand Trine in WaterThroughout this Mercury retrograde, we've had a beautiful Grand Trine in water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) supporting us. This cosmic blessing has been helping things come together easily, even when challenges arise.Think of it like this: Yes, you might have had a broken pipe (hello, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio - a water sign!), but somehow the plumber was available same-day. The universe has been gifting you exactly what you need to get through this.The Grand Trine involves:* Jupiter in Cancer (24°) - expansion of home and emotional security* Venus/Mercury in Scorpio (22-24°) - transformation in relationships and resources* Saturn/Neptune in Pisces (25-29°) - spiritual structure and the Great RevealIf you have placements at 22-29 degrees in water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), you're feeling this support strongly.The Great Reveal ContinuesAll year, Saturn and Neptune have been dancing together in Pisces, creating what I call “The Great Reveal.” Every time Saturn moves away from Neptune, something hidden comes to light. We're seeing this publicly (hello, Epstein files), but it's also happening in your personal life. What truths are being revealed to you? What systems or structures in your life are showing their real nature?Saturn going direct means we'll see more revelations in the coming weeks, though the complete truth won't emerge until February-March 2026 when Saturn moves into Aries.Mars at the CrossroadsMars is squaring the North and South Nodes this week, putting you at a crossroads. You're being asked to:* Take action toward your future (North Node in Pisces)* Release what no longer serves you (South Node in Virgo)* Trust your spiritual path* Make bold moves in the direction of your dreamsThis isn't comfortable energy, but it's necessary for growth. As Bright Hawk reminded us in meditation: “The universe is unfolding exactly as it should.”Daily BreakdownMonday: Moon in Capricorn creates a T-square with Jupiter and Chiron. Healing energy rises to the surface. It may be uncomfortable, but embrace the opportunity to heal.Tuesday: Moon moves into Aquarius. Venus and Mercury dance in Scorpio - review your finances and relationships. Clear communication about money and values.Wednesday: The Grand Trine peaks at 24 degrees. Things flow easily. Trust the process.Thursday: Saturn goes direct! Resolution begins. Systems start working again. The Great Reveal shifts into a new phase.Friday-Sunday: Mercury goes direct over the weekend. You'll feel the shift - like puzzle pieces finally fitting together. Relief, clarity, and forward momentum return.Tarot Guidance for the WeekPast: The Chariot - You've been making important choices, especially around travel and directionPresent: Knight of Pentacles - Move forward with strength and protection, nurturing your creations and using your resources wiselyFuture: The Moon - Trust your intuition! Emotional balance, mothering energy, and psychic gifts are coming to the forefrontYour Action Steps* Review your finances - Check credit card statements for overcharges (very Mercury retrograde in Scorpio!)* Trust the process - Notice how the universe has been supporting you, even through challenges* Listen to your intuition - Especially as Saturn goes direct, your inner knowing is activated* Take action - Mars at the crossroads demands movement toward your future* Practice gratitude - Acknowledge the gifts and blessings that have shown up during this intense time♈ Aries (March 21 - April 19)Things are finally moving forward, Aries! After weeks of reviewing and editing during Mercury retrograde, you're finding answers—especially around other people's money, taboo topics, and parts of yourself you've been uncomfortable exploring.This week's focus: Resolution around shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. The universe is preparing you for Saturn and Neptune's upcoming transits to Aries.Action step: Embrace the gifts and resolutions being presented. The universe is helping you resolve problems with as much ease as possible.♉ Taurus (April 20 - May 20)Mercury retrograde in your house of relationships is finally complete, Taurus. Karmic contracts and relationship patterns are being revealed this week—information that will help you either let go or move forward.This week's focus: Relationship clarity and understanding soul contracts. Mars is pushing you to take action, especially around daily life and shadow work.Action step: Don't resist the direction you're being pushed. You need to see where you're headed before you can take off, and this week provides that vision.♊ Gemini (May 21 - June 20)Your day-to-day life and health matters are finding resolution, Gemini. Whether it's been about getting too busy, health concerns, or workplace dynamics, you're finally seeing your way through.This week's focus: Health improvements, daily routine adjustments, and understanding who influences you (coworkers, friends, systems).Action step: Trust the health changes and daily adjustments you're making. By Saturday, with Mercury and Saturn direct and the moon in Pisces, you'll find deep peace and know you're headed in the right direction.♋ Cancer (June 21 - July 22)Mercury going direct in your fifth house brings joy back into your life, Cancer! Issues around children, romantic partners, creative projects, or simply having fun are resolving beautifully.This week's focus: Rediscovering joy, improving relationships with children, and finding balance between work and pleasure.Action step: You've been working hard—it's time to have a good time! Something great may happen at work that creates more ease, and you'll finally be able to tap into that fifth house joy you've been missing.♌ Leo (July 23 - August 22)Home, family of origin, parents, and childhood matters are finding resolution, Leo. As Mercury goes direct in your fourth house and Saturn goes direct in your ninth house, you're experiencing shifts in both domestic life and higher thinking.This week's focus: Home resolution and spiritual/educational awakening. Legal matters may also shift positively.Action step: You'll see the resolution on the horizon this week, with real shifts manifesting by the weekend. The awakening in your ninth house will unfold over the coming weeks, but you'll feel the direction change now.♍ Virgo (August 23 - September 22)As a Mercury-ruled sign, you feel this retrograde intensely, Virgo! Mercury going direct in your third house brings relief around communication, siblings, neighbors, and community matters.This week's focus: Community communication, sibling relationships, and resolving taboo topics (eighth house Saturn themes around shared resources).Action step: By the weekend, you'll feel like you know where you're going. The South Node in Virgo has required you to shed many skins this year—the action you take at home this week sets you on the right path toward building relationships and manifesting your future.♎ Libra (September 23 - October 22)Money matters are finally finding resolution, Libra! Mercury retrograde in your second house has been intense around finances, spending, earning, and possibly other people's money too.This week's focus: Financial clarity and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Work and daily life (sixth house Saturn) are also shifting.Action step: Don't overspend or sabotage yourself now. Jupiter retrograde means full resolution won't come until March, but you can finally see the goal from here. Issues from before Mercury retrograde may resurface for final resolution—especially around home and patriotism themes.♏ Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)This Mercury retrograde happened right in your sign, Scorpio—an intense experience around identity, how others see you, relationships, and even your relationship with fun.This week's focus: Understanding who you are, who you want to be, and trusting your intuition. Fifth house Saturn brings resolution around children, romance, and creativity.Action step: Trust the universe, trust your gut, trust the divine direction. By Saturday, you'll feel like yourself again as the intensity lifts. Everything you need to resolve these problems will show up—just trust.♐ Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)Mercury retrograde in your twelfth house has brought unseen matters to light—things around hidden communities, psychic abilities, self-sabotage, or situations that seemed to come out of nowhere.This week's focus: Resolution of hidden matters and recognizing self-sabotage patterns. Your psychic abilities may feel more accurate as Mercury goes direct.Action step: Be careful with money Saturday/Sunday (Venus in twelfth house opposite Uranus could bring surprise expenses). As Venus enters your sign and the sun continues through Sagittarius, you'll feel more yourself every day. By week's end, you'll feel put back together.♑ Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)Mercury retrograde in your eleventh house around friends, coworkers, teachers, landlords, and people with power over you is finally resolving, Capricorn.This week's focus: Better positioning with influential people and improved communication (Saturn direct in your third house).Action step: As a Saturn-ruled sign, you'll be one of the first to feel Saturn going direct—you'll feel more like yourself, more at home in your communication and emotions. The “great reveal” with Saturn and Neptune continues to teach you lessons about relationships through March.♒ Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)This Mercury retrograde has brought spiritual awakening around work, what you present to the world, and how you make and spend money, Aquarius.This week's focus: Shifts in work perspective and approach. Emotional shifts around your career that will eventually improve your financial situation.Action step: First comes the shift at work (in how you behave or perceive things), then comes the shift in money. This emotional transformation during Mercury retrograde is settling you into a new future. Trust the process.♓ Pisces (February 19 - March 20)With the North Node in your sign, you're manifesting your life powerfully, Pisces! Mercury going direct in your ninth house brings resolution around higher education, awakening, and legal matters.This week's focus: Emotional shifts and powerful perception changes. Learning to ride the waves rather than feeling like a wet blanket.Action step: Embrace the emotional shifts you've made—don't drink or party them away. These changes are vital to your future. Saturn in your sign is moving you forward slowly and steadily (chugga, chugga, chugga!). The perception shift from this Mercury retrograde will change everything about you. 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This week pulses with strong Mars energy—action, will, courage, and the drive to live from truth. Mars connects with several outer planets, activating an alchemical dance between personal intention and larger evolutionary forces. The Taurus Full Moon and Uranus' re-entry into Taurus turn your attention to what stability and security really mean in these times of change. Courage now looks like grounded authenticity.Monday, November 3: Mars in Scorpio trines Neptune in PiscesYour actions align with inspiration and compassion. Intuition and imagination help you sense what's ready to move from the invisible into form. Trust your instincts and allow mystery to inform your choices.Tuesday, November 4: Mars enters Sagittarius and opposes Uranus in GeminiEnergy surges toward exploration and truth-telling. You may feel restless or impatient with restrictions. Sudden revelations could shake loose old patterns. Channel the fire into liberated, creative action instead of rebellion for its own sake. Wednesday, November 5: Full Moon at 13° Taurus at 5:19 am PacificIllumination rises around embodiment, resources, and self-worth. What grounds you in a changing world? What values sustain your aliveness? Release attachment to false security and return to the wisdom of the body.Thursday, November 6: Mars in Sagittarius sextiles Pluto in Aquarius; Venus enters ScorpioFocused action supports deep transformation. You can move mountains when your intent aligns with soul purpose. As Venus dives into Scorpio, relationships and finances invite depth and truth. Surface appearances no longer satisfy.Friday, November 7: Uranus re-enters Taurus; Venus in Scorpio squares Pluto in AquariusA potent threshold day. Uranus' return to Taurus (where it first entered in 2018) reawakens the long cycle of revolutionizing your relationship with the Earth, body, and material stability. Venus squaring Pluto stirs relational intensity and evolutionary growth through tension. Sunday, November 9: Mercury turns retrograde at 7° Sagittarius (until Nov. 29)Mercury begins its retrograde journey from Sagittarius back into Scorpio later in the month—an invitation to review beliefs, messages, and inner truth. The first part of this cycle (in Sagittarius) helps you reexamine the stories you've been telling yourself about purpose, meaning, and direction. As Mercury retraces its steps into Scorpio, the focus deepens—what hidden emotions, fears, or power dynamics shape those stories?This retrograde offers a potent opportunity to slow down and align thought with soul. Old certainties can soften into wisdom when you let curiosity lead the way. Let your intuition and dreams reveal what the rational mind has overlooked.Reflection Questions for the Week:Where is courage asking you to act with integrity rather than urgency?How does your body reveal what's truly valuable and sustainable?What beliefs about safety, freedom, or truth are being revolutionized as Uranus returns to Taurus?Podcast poem: Where to Now by Mark NepoSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.com/home-page This episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.
✨ Welcome to your #cosmicweatherreport for the week ahead.
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It's that time again — the annual Venus–Pluto opposition arrives, stirring the cauldron of feminine power, creative intensity, seduction, and deep transformation. As Venus faces off with the Lord of the Underworld, we're invited to explore the beauty in the shadow and the magnetism of what's hidden. This week also brings another long Void Moon, opening a liminal space where inspiration brews in silence. Deb reflects on the potent creativity that can arise in this cosmic pause — especially as it unfolds beside Venus and Pluto's dramatic dance. Meanwhile, Uranus and Neptune align with a touch of magic, weaving imagination and surprise into the week's energy. All this — and so much more — on The Golden Astrologer Podcast. Tune in, conjure wisely, and let the stars speak.
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✨ As Venus and Jupiter prepare for their celestial dance in the nurturing waters of Cancer, they awaken waves of sweet nostalgia and tender longing. Meanwhile, bold Mars marches into the graceful realm of Libra, challenging Saturn and Neptune in a fiery cosmic face-off. All of this energy swirls together under the luminous Full Moon in Aquarius, lighting the path to revolutionary change. And just when you think you've felt it all, the Lion's Gate portal opens, offering us a glimpse of its cosmic magic. ✨ Join us as we dive into this powerful week of celestial shifts on The Golden Astrologer Podcast! .
In this week's episode of Soul Archaeology, our host, quantum healer and evolutionary astrologer, Ali Ofstedal, guides us through the week of July 27 - August 2nd.As Venus dips into the waters of Cancer and squares Saturn and Neptune, we're being asked to re examine our definitions of love, safety, and emotional depth. Chiron also begins its retrograde journey in Aries, and Mercury meets the Sun in Leo in its retrograde cycle for a Mercury Cazimi.This episode explores how these transits are guiding us to build new emotional infrastructure, release outdated protection strategies, and honor the wisdom of emotional landscape.In this episode:Venus enters CancerChiron stations retrograde in Aries (until January 2026)Mercury Cazimi in Leo Venus in Cancer squares Saturn and Neptune in AriesThemes explored:Emotional safety + heart wallsThe somatics of protection and intimacySelf worth + self-connectionIdentity, sovereigntyTHANK YOU for being here.Inner Compass: A North + South Node Course use code "NORTH" for 10% off until July 31stA Free Evolutionary Archetype GuideKamana use the code ALIO15 for 15% offPound Jewelry use the code ALI20 for 20% offLUME red light therapy box for $260 offEarth Archive's Rainforest Serum - use the code ALIOFSTEDAL for 11% offUse the code "PODCAST" for 10% off an astrocartography or astrology session with me.Catori Life jewelryThank for you being here.Your presence means the world. I would love to hear from you.Ways you can support Soul Archaeology: Subscribe, rate & review on Apple or Spotify, share on social media or with a friendSoul Archaeology on Instagram Ali Ofstedal on InstagramMentorship Waitlist Work with AliJ3tLjKEnaY8ns2te7N2o
As Venus enters the sign of Gemini today it's a beautiful invitation to explore one of my favorite Gemini qualities: curiosity.Curiosity and sensuality go hand in hand.We all know the saying "Curiosity killed the cat."I want to offer a reframe on that: "Curiosity awakens the pussy."To be curious is to be open, present and in flow.It requires self trust and trust in life.To be curious is to be willing to explore what feels good and nourishing.And to pass on what doesn't.When our curiosity is shut down, our life force and pleasure are shut down.When we expand our curiosity we expand our pleasure and our love.Let's dive in.Dive Deeper:Learn more about my Goddess School The Vital Goddess MastermindJoin my free resource library The Goddess Vault
In this week's episode of Soul Archaeology, our host, quantum healer and evolutionary astrologer, Ali Ofstedal, guides us through a week of friction, refinement, and sacred return.As Venus meets Uranus at the anaretic degree of Taurus (29°), we reach the edge of a long chapter around safety, embodiment, love, and worth. And on July 4th, the United States' birthday, Neptune stations retrograde in Aries for the first time since the 1860s. This moment sets the tone for the rest of the year, leading us toward the Saturn Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries next spring.This episode explores how these transits speak to our nervous systems, our ancestral stories, and the deeper collective unraveling of spiritual identity, belonging, and strength.In this episode:Venus conjunct Uranus at 29° TaurusVenus enters GeminiNeptune stations retrograde in AriesMercury in Cancer opposes Pluto Rx in CapricornThemes explored:Karmic shifts in love, safety, money, and embodimentNervous system sovereigntyDissolving spiritual illusion and mythsRewriting our relationship to power, softness, and collective identityTHANK YOU for being here.Private Mentorship Clarity CallInner Compass: A North + South Node CourseA Free Evolutionary Archetype GuideKamana use the code ALIO15 for 15% offPound Jewelry use the code ALI20 for 20% offLUME red light therapy box for $260 offEarth Archive's Rainforest Serum - use the code ALIOFSTEDAL for 11% offUse the code "PODCAST" for 10% off an astrocartography or astrology session with me.Catori Life jewelryThank for you being here.Your presence means the world. I would love to hear from you.Ways you can support Soul Archaeology: subscribe, rate & review on Apple or Spotify, share on social media or with a friend.Soul Archaeology on Instagram Ali Ofstedal on InstagramMentorship Waitlist Work with AliJ3tLjKEnaY8ns2te7N2o
What if the key to deeper relationships isn't consistency, but curiosity? As Venus moves through Gemini, we're invited to explore a different kind of love—one that thrives on questions, conversations, and the beautiful unpredictability of truly knowing someone. This transit asks us to embrace the many facets of our partners, friends, and even ourselves. Join me as we explore how the Goddess of Love's journey through the sign of the eternal student can transform the way we connect, communicate, and celebrate the complexity in those we cherish most.(11:09) The Sun in Cancer Square the Moon in Libra 11° at 12:29 PM PDT on Wednesday, July 2. (17:35) Venus Conjunct Uranus in Taurus 29° – July 2 – 5 (Wednesday – Saturday) – Exact on Friday, July 4.(22:18) Venus in Gemini 0° – July 4 – 30Previous Times Venus has transited through Gemini:May 23 – June 16, 2024April 11 – May 7, 2023June 22 – July 17, 2022May 8 – June 2, 2021(33:50) Neptune Retrograde in Aries 2°10' – July 4March 13, 2025 – Neptune Enters its Retrograde Shadow in Pisces 29°22'July 4, 2025 – Neptune Retrograde in Aries 2°10'December 10, 2025 – Neptune Direct in Pisces 29°22'March 30, 2026 – Neptune Exits its Retrograde Shadow in Aries 2°10'(44:52) Venus in Gemini Sextile Saturn in Aries 1° – July 4 – 7 (Friday – Monday) – Exact Sunday, July 6.Venus in Gemini Sextile Neptune Retrograde in Aries 2° – July 4 – 8 (Friday – Tuesday) – Exact Sunday, July 6.Check out my latest conversation with 5th Generation Psychic Dallisa Hockinghttps://www.theweeklytransit.com/
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For the week of June 2–8, 2025, the theme is Courageous Conversation. With Mercury activating nearly every transit, the invitation is to speak clearly, listen bravely, and ask for what you truly need.As Venus enters Taurus and Mercury moves into Cancer, we begin grounding into our values while honoring the emotional currents shaping how we communicate. Mercury's aspects to Mars, Chiron, and Jupiter guide us through tension, healing, and breakthrough clarity.This is a week to articulate your desires, confront your fears, and create space for emotional curiosity in your connections.(5:12) The Sun in Gemini Square the Moon in Virgo 12° – Monday, June 2 at 8:41 PM PDT(12:46) Venus in Aries Sextile Jupiter in Gemini 28° – June 1 – 5 (Sunday – Thursday) – Exact on Wednesday, June 4.(15:31) Venus in Taurus 0° – June 5 – July 4, 2025Previous times Venus has transited through Taurus:April 29 – May 23, 2024March 16 – April 10, 2023May 28 – June 22, 2022April 14 – May 8, 2021(24:01) Mercury in Gemini Sextile Mars in Leo 23° – June 3 – 6 (Tuesday – Friday) – Exact on Thursday, June 5.(28:07) Mercury in Gemini Sextile Chiron in Aries 25° – June 5 – 7 (Thursday – Saturday) – Exact on Friday, June 6.(36:23) Mercury Conjunct Jupiter in Gemini 29° – June 7 – 9 (Saturday – Monday) – Exact on Sunday, June 8.(40:45) Mercury in Cancer 0° – June 8 – 26, 2025Previous times Mercury has transited through Cancer:June 17 – July 2, 2024June 26 – July 10, 2023July 4 – 19, 2022July 11 – 27, 2021https://www.theweeklytransit.com/
For the week of May 12-18, 2025, on The Weekly Transit, we explore the theme of Release the Burden as the Full Moon in Scorpio invites transformation through our intimate connections. This powerful lunar event asks: Who or what is draining your energy?As Venus completes its retrograde shadow, we gain clarity in relationships while Sun conjunct Uranus revolutionizes our connection to self-worth and material resources. This is a week to recognize yourself as the miracle you are. How might your life transform when you finally let go of what weighs you down?(16:46) The Full Moon in Scorpio 22° – Monday, May 12 at 9:55 AM PDT. (39:54) Mercury in Taurus Square Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius 3° – May 11 – 13 (Sunday – Tuesday) – Exact on Monday, May 12. (43:21) The Sun in Taurus Sextile the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 25° – May 13 – 17 (Tuesday – Saturday) – Exact on Thursday, May 15. (45:43) Venus Exits its Retrograde Shadow in Aries 10°50' – Thursday, May 15 January 28 – Venus Enters its Retrograde Shadow in Pisces 24°37' March 1 – Venus Retrograde in Aries 10°50'April 12 – Venus Direct in Pisces 24°37' May 15 – Venus Exits its Retrograde Shadow in Aries 10°50'(54:13) The Sun Conjunct Uranus in Taurus 27° – May 15 – 19 (Thursday – Monday) – Exact on Saturday, May 17.(1:03:31) Mercury in Taurus Square Mars in Leo 13° – May 16 – 18 (Friday – Sunday) – Exact on Saturday, May 17.(1:08:14) Jupiter in Gemini Sextile Chiron in Aries 25° – May 3 – 24 (Saturday – Saturday) – Exact on Sunday, May 18.Jupiter in Gemini Square the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 25° – May 12 – 24 (Monday – Saturday) – Exact on Sunday, May 18.https://www.theweeklytransit.com/
The Full Moon reaches its peak at the end of Libra, in the lunar mansion Viśākhā. This lunar mansion spans Libra and Scorpio, blending the softness of Venus with the intensity of Mars. Its name, meaning "two-branched," symbolises choice and duality—often linked to Libra's scales. In the Vedic tradition, Viśākhā is also symbolised by a decorated archway, representing milestones and commitment.Viśākhā inspires willpower, ambition, and the courage to pursue our goals. While it supports focused determination, it also allows for compromise. Ruled by Agni (fire) and Indra (king of the gods), it carries strong spiritual and transformative energy.This Full Moon is ideal for spiritual practice, healing, and committing to a clear path. With the Sun exalted in Aries, decision-making is bold and confident, even if clarity takes time. Venus, also exalted in Pisces, encourages acceptance and helps us release what no longer serves us, especially as it moves past the recent eclipse degree.As Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter align opposite the Moon, this lunation brings resolution and optimism, making it easier to choose a path and feel good about it.
Today the sky stirs something deep within you a remembering, a reckoning, a rising.As Venus in Aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius and Mercury conjuncts Chiron, you are invited to meet yourself at the intersection of truth and power. Not by performing. Not by posturing. But by standing, bare-hearted and brave, in the fullness of who you are.In this episode, we explore: • The most embodied expression of today's energy—magnetic authenticity, soul-rooted leadership, creative regeneration • The shadow invitations—control masked as passion, silence mistaken for safety • Embodiment practices for speaking your truth, even when your voice shakes • Business guidance for leading with vulnerability, visibility, and unshakable presenceYou do not need to force your power. You are your power.And if you're longing for a space where your leadership is nurtured in truth, where your voice is celebrated in its realness, and where your evolution is held with reverence ✨ The Soul Seeker Society is waiting to welcome you.No more shrinking. No more waiting. This is the season you rise.
This week (May 5 - 11), we explore the theme of "Love in Communication" with four key transits. Is it time to reassess your relationships and how you connect with others?Mercury in Aries sextile Jupiter in Gemini gives us courage to ask important questions, while Mercury conjunct Chiron reveals our hidden insecurities. As Venus in Aries sextiles Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, we're discovering which relationships authentically reflect our evolving selves.The week closes with Mercury entering Taurus on May 10th, inviting us to slow down, communicate with love, and manifest our desires through a renewed connection with our senses.(11:55) Mercury in Aries Sextile Jupiter in Gemini 22° – May 3 – 6 (Saturday – Tuesday) – Exact Monday, May 5. (18:42) Mercury Conjunct Chiron in Aries 24° – May 5 – 7 (Monday – Wednesday) – Exact Tuesday, May 6. (28:15) Venus in Aries Sextile Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius 3° – May 3 – 7 (Saturday – Wednesday) – Exact Tuesday, May 6. (41:23) Mercury in Taurus 0° – May 10 – June 5, 2025 Previous times Mercury has transited through Taurus. May 15 - June 3, 2024April 3 - June 11, 2023April 10 - 29 and May 22 - Jun 13, 2022 (29° - 26°)April 19 - May 3, 2021Check out my most recent conversation with 5th Generation Psychic Dallisa Hocking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN_AcG2T11Uhttps://www.theweeklytransit.com/
Today, the sky shimmers with possibility a breath of firelight and intuition woven through the air.As Venus in Aries meets Neptune, you're invited to dream deeper, love braver, and create from the wild, luminous fire of your soul. This isn't a day for shrinking. It's a day for inspired expansion, where your boldest visions meet your sacred truth.In this episode, we explore: • The empowered expression of Venus conjunct Neptune, visionary dreaming anchored in devotion • The shadow invitations of confusion and escapism, and how to stay rooted in what's real • Embodiment practices to let your dreams rise while keeping your feet on the earth • Business guidance for building creations that last, not just chasing today's sparkYou are not here to lose yourself in fantasies. You are here to build dreams that endure, dreams that set your life alight with meaning.And if you're craving a space where your visions are blessed, where your fire is celebrated, and where your soul can rise without losing itself ✨ The Soul Seeker Society is your next home.Come build your dreams from soul, not spectacle. The life you're longing for is already whispering to you.
Today, the sky catches fire and with it, your permission to move.As Venus enters Aries, we are invited into a new way of being with our longing: not shrinking it, not silencing it but letting it lead.In this episode, we explore the sacred shift from dreaming to desiring, from hoping to honouring. Desire isn't dangerous. It's divine. And today, the universe asks: Will you dare to choose yourself, without apology?Inside: • A poetic reflection on Venus in Aries and the magnetic power of authentic wanting • The most aligned, embodied expression of this placement—and how to harness it with devotion • The shadow invitations of impatience and impulsivity—and how to root your fire instead of scattering it • Tangible embodiment prompts to anchor your desires into action • Business guidance for leading with soul, not strategy aloneIf you're ready to stop waiting for permission, to move like the life you dream of is already yours this episode is your spark.And if you're craving a sacred space where your boldness is blessed, where you get to want more without shame ✨ The Soul Seeker Society is calling you home. And for those ready to walk even deeper into their next season of becoming— Seeking Your Soul Path 1:1 is open to you.Let today be the day you let your desire breathe. Let it lead. Let it become you.
Ready to return to center under the light of the April 2025 Libra Full Moon? This is more than a meditation — it's a quantum recalibration of your energy, your heart, and your Soul's Highest Timeline.✨ As Venus rises direct and Chiron, the Wounded Healer, stands near, this Libra Full Moon offers a sacred moment to rebalance, realign, and remember who you truly are.Whether you're feeling depleted, out of alignment, or ready to gently rise from emotional intensity, this meditation is your safe haven of healing, softness, and Soul-anchored Light truth.
Send us a textCosmic currents shift dramatically this April as we emerge from eclipse season into a month of planetary rebalancing. The celestial landscape unfolds in two distinct acts – first dominated by Piscean waters processing eclipse fallout, then ignited by fiery Aries and grounded by earthy Taurus as we step into fresh terrain.Early April continues the introspective mood while retrograde Venus makes significant connections with the North Node and Saturn in Pisces. These powerful alignments reveal karmic patterns in relationships and demand reassessment of where we're investing our emotional energy. Venus retrograde conjuncting the North Node (April 3rd) opens doorways to align with soul purpose, while its conjunction with Saturn (April 7th) forces us to establish boundaries in relationships that may feel obligatory or draining.Mercury stationing direct on April 7th marks a pivotal turning point when mental fog begins lifting, allowing greater clarity around insights received during retrograde. This clarity perfectly times with the Libra Full Moon on April 12th illuminating relationship dynamics and calling for balance between self-assertion and compromise. With Venus also stationing direct that day, relationships gain momentum after weeks of reevaluation.The month accelerates dramatically mid-April with Mars entering Leo (April 18th), unleashing passionate, confident energy after months in emotionally cautious Cancer. This fiery placement emboldens personal expression and could manifest as increased activism on collective levels. The Sun entering Taurus (April 19th) brings welcome grounding, inviting connection with the physical world and attention to material concerns.April concludes with the powerful Taurus New Moon (April 27th), perfect for setting intentions around financial stability and abundance. The Sabian symbol for this lunation – "a sleigh on land uncovered by snow" – emphasizes preparation and foresight, particularly regarding financial security in uncertain times. As Venus finally enters Aries (April 30th), our approach to relationships becomes more direct and passionate.Whether you're curious about collective trends or seeking personal guidance, tune in for detailed zodiac forecasts covering how these transits will impact your sign specifically. Subscribe, share and join our cosmic community as we navigate April's transformative energies together!Support the show
This week, a major shift as Pluto leaves Capricorn for the final time and enters Aquarius for 19 years. The Sun enters its hopeful Sagittarius season; its aspects to Neptune and Pluto highlight harmony, healing, and letting go. Mercury opposes Jupiter, so double-check holiday travel plans. As Venus sextiles Saturn, appreciate your mentors and validate those whom you mentor. The Virgo Last Quarter Moon emphasizes purity of purpose and standing up to stormy waves. And a mini-lesson from last year about what Pluto's ingress into Aquarius might mean for us in the coming decades. Plus: Gnarly commutes, tearing out drywall, and harmony is not Pluto's job. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:24] Mercury opposes Jupiter (Nov 18, 12:55 am PST) at 18º47' Sagittarius-Gemini. The planets are in mutual reception, which could be positive for travel and communication. Be aware that Mercury turns retrograde on Nov. 25; if you're traveling for the holidays, triple-check your plans and put contingencies in place. [4:06] The Sun trines Neptune (Nov. 18, 6:08 pm PST) at 27º13' Scorpio-Pisces. Create beauty and harmony, take some time off work, spend time by the water, reach out to loved ones. The Sun is on Sabian symbol 28 Scorpio, The king of the fairies approaching his domain, and Neptune is on 28 Pisces, A fertile garden under the Full Moon. [6:11] Pluto enters Aquarius this week (Nov. 19, 12:40 pm PST, through March 8, 2043). Anna Hull from Episode 254 was mentioned. Pluto has about a 250-year cycle and the Pluto's last transit through Aquarius included the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolution. [9:00] The Sun enters Sagittarius (Nov. 21, 11:56 am PST). Sagittarius is grateful, hopeful, bright, and optimistic. Its season is a time to give thanks. April will offer a donors-only Sagittarius New Moon discussion on Nov. 30, 2024. If you care to join this and future YouTube videos for donors, just donate $10 or more at BigSkyAstropod.com! [10:44] Sun sextiles Pluto (Nov. 21, 12:49 pm PST) at 00°02' Sagittarius-Aquarius. This is an opportunity to rid ourselves of what we no longer need. [12:15] Venus sextiles Saturn (Nov. 22, 3:55 am PST) at 12º44' Capricorn-Pisces. Show some love to your employees, students, and assistants! [13:50] Moon Report! The Virgo Last Quarter Moon (Nov. 22, 5:27 pm PST) is at 01º14' Virgo. The Sabian symbol for the Moon is A large white cross upraised and for the Sun, 2 Sagittarius, The ocean covered with white caps. This combination speaks of purity of purpose, the devotional aspect of Virgo, and of standing up to the waves when they come your way. [15:37] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter phase in an LPFC that began with the New Moon on Aug. 27, 2022. The First Quarter phase in the cycle was on May 27, 2023, the Full Moon on Feb. 24, 2024. [17:08] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Nov. 17 (8:08 pm PST), the Moon in Gemini squares Neptune. It's VOC for 4 hours and 41 minutes before it enters Cancer (Nov. 18, 12:49 am Pacific Time). This VOC Moon highlights the need for clearer, sounder, and kinder communication. [18:08] On Nov. 20 (3:20 am PST), the Moon in Cancer trines the Sun in Scorpio. It's VOC for about two and a half hours, then enters Leo (5:51 am PST). Enjoy the gift of restful sleep and perhaps a sweet, dreamy message from someone you love. [19:10] The Moon in Leo squares Uranus on Nov. 22 (5:15 am PST) and is VOC for 9 hours 45 minutes before entering Virgo (3:00 pm PST). Beware of unstable emotions in the workspace or on the highways. [20:56] Mini-lesson from Episode 169 on Pluto in Aquarius. [26:46] If you'd like to have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. [27:26] Free ways to support the podcast: Subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [28:04] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only YouTube videos for the coming year, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.
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As Venus enters Capricorn on Veterans Day (Nov 11), it brings a focused, goal-oriented energy that can help us build lasting achievements. With several powerful astrological events aligning, this is a potent time for institutional shifts and environmental progress. Embrace this energy to establish stability and work towards sustainable change.
Welcome to the November Astrology & Akashic Forecast! This month, we dive deep into the rhythm of the season, slowing down and honoring the cycles that guide us inward.We explore how planetary alignments are urging us to get practical, connect with our ancestors, and tune into our own sacred inner kingdom. Below is a breakdown of each week's key themes and energies. Tune in as we navigate this journey of cosmic insight, guiding you to align with November's transformative and stabilizing currents.Please note that each week is now timestamped -finding the week you wish you listen to.November 1st - 3rd [18:04]Week 1 [23:18 timestamp]: As the seasons turn, this week invites you to tend to yourself with the same devotion you might give your home or hearth. With the Sun and Moon in Scorpio trine Saturn, it's a great time to honor your shadowy parts and set intentions around intuition. Week 2 [27:50 timestamp]: The ancestors are calling, and this week is about listening beyond the usual senses. As Venus moves into Capricorn, embrace the discipline of pleasure and allow it to guide you. Tune into the subtle messages around you — in nature, in your dreams, and in quiet moments of reflection. Week 3 [36:20 timestamp]: Step into a week of wild revelation and unexpected truths as Mercury slows down and Pluto enters Aquarius. Trust the wisdom within and let your boundaries be rooted as you navigate what is surfacing. Remember, grounded awareness brings clarity, no matter what stories unfold around you. Week 4 [45:20 timestamp]: Rediscover the divine in yourself this week by releasing old beliefs and definitions as Mercury retrogrades. This is a chance to experience the holy within you — not as something outside, but as a presence that is always here, waiting for you to say hello. As the Sun trines Mars, take action to open yourself up to different perspectives and let go of the stale narratives that have held you back.Send us a message and let us know what you love about this episodeLinks: Attuned - https://www.megthompson.com/attuned The Playground - https://www.megthompson.com/the-playground www.Megthompson.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/iammegthompson
This (busy) week: The Full Moon in Aquarius highlights the tension between individualism and the collective; Venus' aspects to Saturn and Mars call for restraining animal impulses and getting serious about relationships; Jupiter and Saturn struggle to coordinate the gas pedal and the brake pedal; the Sun squares wild and wooly Uranus just before entering meticulous, service-oriented Virgo. And April answers a listener question about the mysterious 8th house of the chart. Plus: A dog in the fight, accountants, and sex, death and taxes. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:26] Moon Report! The Aquarius Full Moon (Aug. 19, 11:26 AM PDT, 27°15' Aquarius) is in stressful aspect to Uranus, highlighting tension between individuals and the collective. Look to the Scorpio house in your chart for relief. [4:16] Specifically, the Sun's (Leo's ruler) square to Uranus (modern ruler of Aquarius) (Aug. 19, 9:45 am PDT) marks a time to let ourselves change, whether or not we want to. [6:45] As Venus opposes Saturn (Aug. 19, 1:29 am PDT, 17º29' Virgo-Pisces), relationships could get more serious and finances more stagnant. Try to move toward a more central and shared purpose. Venus-Saturn in aspect to Mars-Jupiter in Gemini. Tension, impatience and volatile tempers could factor into relational and financial matters at this time as well. Be mindful of your words. [8:56] Jupiter squares Saturn (Aug. 19, 2:46 pm PDT, 17°27' Gemini-Pisces), the first dynamic point in the Jupiter-Saturn cycle that in Dec. 2020. This is the first of three Jupiter-Saturn squares, with the second on Dec. 24, 2024, the last on June 15, 2025. Anxieties concerning inflation and the economy will be high. Check out Ray Merriman if you would like to learn more about financial astrology. [11:41] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This week's Full Moon is part of a cycle that began at the Feb. 19, 2023 New Moon. The First Quarter action point in this cycle was on Nov. 20, 2023, and the Last Quarter is on May 20, 2025. [13:15] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Aug. 19 (11:26 am PDT), the Moon opposes the Sun (the Aquarius Full Moon). The Moon is VOC for 4 hours, 26 minutes before entering Pisces (3:51 pm PDT). Reflect on what you want for yourself and how that impacts your contribution to others. [14:23] On Aug. 21 (2:53 pm PDT), the Moon conjoins Neptune, is VOC for one hour and nine minutes, then enters Aries (4:01 pm PDT). Initiate better boundaries. Merge with Neptune by swimming, being near the water, soaking in a tub. Hydrate! [16:26] On Aug. 23 (5:44 am PDT), the Moon trines Mercury, is VOC for 11 ¼ hours, then enters Taurus (5 pm PDT). If you quarreled with somebody during that Aquarius Full Moon, clear the air and reconcile. [17:19] On Aug. 25 (6:40 pm PDT), the Moon sextiles Neptune; it's VOC for 1 hour and 23 minutes, then enters Gemini (8:03 pm PDT). If you've avoided expressing your feelings, or are easily overwhelmed by them, form routines that help you manage those feelings. [19:06] On Aug. 22 (7:55 am PDT) the Sun enters Virgo, until Sep. 22, 2024. Take this opportunity to get medical checkups for yourself and your pets. Deep-clean your home and garden. Fix what's broken. Since Virgo's ruler, Mercury, is still retrograde, things from the past could reemerge. [21:35] Venus squares Mars on Aug. 22 (8:20 pm PDT) at 22º08' Virgo-Gemini. Expect conflicts in relationships, values and finances. Venus is on Sabian symbol, 23 Virgo, An animal trainer. Will we dig in to one thing at a time, or let ourselves be distracted and move in a lot of different directions at the same time? [23:37] Listener Jolene asks about the 8th house in astrology. [28:51] If you'd like to have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. [29:23] Free ways to support the podcast: Subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [29:54] A tribute to this week's donors! If you'd like to support the show, please go to bigskyastropod.com where you can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor!
This Full Moon in Aquarius will get you thinking forward and contemplating supporting groups and causes you care about. A square to Uranus adds a restlessness and a rebellious nature to this Full Moon. Mercury stations direct later in August, bringing an end to Mercury retrograde and giving you a chance to get back on track with delayed plans or bring the possibility of second chances and resolution to an unfinished matter. Venus enters Libra and stays here for four weeks, bringing sweet relief and improvement to interpersonal matters. Venus in Libra will give a boost to the ‘Venus things' in your life. As Venus approaches the South Node early in September, you may want to think about a relationship habit that you would like to change. Are you looking to move from an astrology student to an astrology practitioner? Then join Kelly's once-a-year Group Mentoring classes. She covers the dos and don'ts of establishing your own astrology practice. She'll provide guidance on pricing and marketing your services, and give you tips on how to effectively talk with clients. She'll also spend time with you so that you can refine your chart interpretation skills. Sign up now and take advantage of early bird pricing, available until August 18. https://www.kellysastrology.com/product/astrology-group-mentoring-2024/
If you're feeling a palpable tension in your relationships or within yourself, there's a really good reason! If your relationships feel strained, or you're experiencing internal conflict, you're not alone, and you'll want to keep an eye out for this particular transit.You're under the hot beam brought on by Venus colliding with Mars. As Venus and Mars come together in the sky, they each want something from one another.The masculine is giving the feminine the strength of inner nature and essential truth, unobstructed. In return, it seeks to be supported, acknowledged and enveloped by the purity of the feminine.Wherever you haven't found common ground with your lover or yourself, friction will keep coming up. It's an opportunity to probe those areas to realize there might be a better, fuller way for these forces to meet within and around us. You might feel tension, you might feel chaos and you might feel unsettled, but there's good news! Deep down, your soul knows what to do in order to resolve this energy.In today's episode, we're exploring a transit that's happening this month, and will be relevant until about the middle of March… and it's Mars Conjunct Venus in Aquarius. We'll be discussing what that transit is, why it matters, and how you can most productively work with it in your life!You'll learn;