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 August 16, 2026:
00:51 – Going to the United Astrology Conference in Chicago (September 3 – 9, 2026)? Celeste is giving two presentations! Join her on Friday, September 4 at 11am for The Moment Knows: Reading the Consultation Chart as a Living Oracle or on Tuesday, September 8 at 11am for The Call of the Lunar Nodes: Navigating Collective and Personal Destiny. Or come say hi!
01:14 – On Wednesday, we have a First Quarter Moon at 27 Scorpio (August 19, 2026).
11:05 – The Celestial Reference Guide helps you move from astrology memorization to interpretation. Through observation, journaling, and practical exercises, you'll learn to connect the symbols into a meaningful story and build confidence in your own interpretations.
12:01 – On Saturday, the Sun joins the South Node at 29 Leo (August 22, 2026). This happens on fixed star Regulus!
19:39 – Also on Saturday, the Sun enters Virgo and ushers in Virgo season (August 22 – September 22, 2026).
27:41 – Check out Celeste’s astrology readings and cosmic coaching packages, which are personalized to meet your unique needs. And remember: You don’t need to know any astrology!
28:30 – On Sunday, CROWN is the word of the day. The Moon meets Venus in Libra before opposing Saturn in Aries. Maintain your composure rather than letting an emotional reaction make you lose face. Collectively, someone normally polished or diplomatic may face pressure, restrictions, or an uncomfortable adjustment.
30:07 – Monday’s word is SIREN. Mars in Cancer squares Neptune in Aries while Venus sextiles Jupiter. Something beautiful, seductive, or emotionally compelling may tempt you off course. Listen to the call without sailing into the rocks. Collectively, watch for propaganda, seductive messaging, ideological battles, and people fighting over homeland, family, or beliefs.
33:24 – Tuesday's is HAUGHTY. The Scorpio Moon squares Jupiter in Leo, amplifying pride, envy, and projection. Before deciding someone is arrogant or looking down on you, investigate whether your own shadow is coloring the situation. Collectively, exaggerated displays of superiority, privilege, or importance may provoke strong reactions.
34:13 – Wednesday's is SAFARI. The Scorpio Moon squares Mercury in Leo before the First Quarter Moon at 27° Scorpio. Go beneath the surface. Something revealed during eclipse season may require investigation or action. Collectively, the hunt is on. Secrets, scandals, criminal investigations, corruption, or abuses of power may bring prominent figures under scrutiny.
34:53 – Thursday's word is DESTINY. The Scorpio Moon squares the Lunar Nodes before entering Sagittarius. You may arrive at a choice point between what serves you personally and what serves something larger. Collectively, consequential choices involving powerful individuals versus communities may reveal where the larger story is heading.
36:50 – Friday’s word is DIVORCE. Venus in Libra opposes Saturn retrograde in Aries. Relationships and agreements get a reality check. Give people space before allowing suspicion or fear to convince you that something is wrong. Collectively, watch for separations, rejected agreements, failed negotiations, diplomatic stalemates, or a prominent breakup.
38:02 – On Saturday, the word is DECREPIT. The Sun meets the South Node at 29° Leo before entering Virgo. You may become aware of what no longer has the vitality it once did. Virgo season asks you to repair, organize, and maintain what remains. Collectively, an aging or weakened leader or celebrity may face health concerns, depletion, loss of status, or an exit from the stage.
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