Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.

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Astrology highlights for the week of February 22, 2026:

00:52 – Celeste will be speaking on the astrology panel at the New Living Expo on April 18, 2026! The Expo will be from April 17 – 19 in San Rafael, CA and you can get your tickets here!

This week's big three:

01:35 – On Tuesday, we have a First Quarter Moon 5 Gemini.

10:45 – The 2026 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. For only $22, this fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2026 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention.

11:37 – On Tuesday, Mercury turns retrograde at 22 Pisces! (It will turn direct on March 20 at 8 Pisces.)

20:10 – On Friday, we have a Gibbous Moon at 24 Cancer.

26:06 – Check out Celeste’s astrology mentorship sessions and packages!

Word of the Day:

26:48 – On Sunday, BREAKTHROUGH is the word of the day. The Taurus Moon steadies you while Mars in Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries. A healing conversation is possible. Venus in Pisces trine Jupiter in Cancer softens the edges. You may finally name a pattern and choose differently. Collectively, Mars and Chiron open space for brave admissions. Venus and Jupiter favor compassion over punishment. A breakthrough happens when someone tells the truth in the room.

28:00 – Monday’s word is DISRUPT. The Taurus Moon squares Mars, then meets Uranus. Irritation builds fast. Something feels unstable. By evening, the Moon enters Gemini and you need to talk it through. Public tension rises around money, land, or resources. The Moon carries heat from Mars to Uranus, and people are ready to erupt. Once in Gemini, the debate gets loud.

29:08 – Tuesday's is FORKED. The First Quarter Moon in Gemini squares the Pisces Sun. You are at a crossroads. The fog may be figurative, but a choice is still required. Stay flexible. Gemini rules media, children, and documents. With Mercury barely moving in Pisces, narratives shift and questions intensify. This is a crisis of action. Which path does the collective take?

30:02 – Wednesday's is TWO-FACED. The Gemini Moon squares Venus and Mercury in Pisces. Words and feelings may not match. Gossip or mixed messages sting. By night, the Moon enters Cancer and emotions surface. Let yourself feel before reacting. With Mercury stationing retrograde, contradictions are exposed. Illusion meets accountability. What was whispered may now be heard, and reactions run high.

31:26 – Thursday's word is TABLEAU. The Cancer Moon meets Jupiter in its exaltation. This is a seat at the table moment. What emotional environment are you cultivating? Themes of family, belonging, and protection are amplified. The picture becomes clear about who is included and who holds influence. Emotional intelligence determines the outcome.

31:59 – Friday's is RECKLESS. The Sun conjunct the North Node in Pisces amplifies destiny themes. Mars square Uranus is volatile. Pause before reacting. Mercury retrograde conjunct Venus asks you to choose your words carefully. Collectively, this is combustible. Tech disruptions, sudden outbursts, or impulsive actions are possible. Emotional pressure builds under the Gibbous Moon in Cancer. Move carefully.

33:41 – On Saturday, the word is REDRESS. The Leo Moon opposes Pluto in Aquarius. Drama meets power. If something feels performative, look beneath it. Redress means to set right. Lead from dignity, not ego. Power dynamics within groups are exposed. Image, control, and influence are under scrutiny. The collective asks who holds authority and how it should be corrected.

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