Mars and Mercury Direct * Event Timing thru 2018 * Auspicious Jupiter-Neptune Trine *  Harmoniously Aspected Pisces Full Moon * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Mars and Mercury turn direct in the second half of August. This finally clears the deck for significant new beginnings after the September 9 New Moon. We also have a shiningly auspicious Jupiter-Neptune trine, the Sun entering Virgo, a harmoniously aspected Pisces Full Moon and nine new aspect patterns! Our special feature is "Event Timing for the Rest of 2018." The second half of 2018 is tricky for those hoping to start a significant new project or make a major purchase. An unusually high concentration of retrograde personal planets makes this period unusually challenging for new beginnings. I explain basic astrological timing principles as they show the best initiation windows for the rest of the year! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!)Overview: 1:368/16: 2:228/17: 3:228/19: 5:038/20: 9:038/21: 9:458/23: 10:398/24: 12:068/25: 12:178/26: 12:588/27: 16:238/28: 18:098/30: 19:578/31: 20:41Next Show's Highlights: 21:27Listener Email / Announcement: 23:21Special Feature: Event Timing for the Rest of 2018: 27:04Special Feature P.S.: List of Event Timing Windows: 40:59Index: 45:20Hear This Week in Astrology on smartphones and tablets with Stitcher. Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Let EASE (Embodied Awakening Support Experience) help you experience or deepen your spiritual awakening. It's free! Try an Astrology+ or Shamanic Healing session -- just as effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein AstroShaman.com Contact me "Benjamin displayed deep expertise and limitless compassion. I consider our session a turning point in my life ... I am provided with a lasting sense of peace and purpose that will remain and grow with me forever."