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This week comes with a big vibe shift. From the murky waters of Scorpio, the Sun emerges and enters Sagittarius bringing light, joy, and some holiday magic. The big news though is that Pluto enters Aquarius and this time, it's for good, well at least for the next 20 years. With Pluto in the fixed air sign get ready for big-idea thinking, a speed-up in our already fast-paced technological world, and a newfound appreciation for community over individualism.

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• Tara Brach's Podcast

The Pluto Return of the USA continues and this election has illuminated this potent, destructive, and transformative transit. Please tune in for some musings on how we can remember that we are all part of one cosmic consciousness. With Pluto entering Aquarius on November 19th, we all are being called to connect with the people in our community and fortify those bonds. 

Pluto may have his fingerprints all over the election, but Saturn is in charge this week. Venus moves into Saturn's home sign of Capricorn creating some heavy, somber, and serious vibes. 

The Full Moon in Taurus on Friday is joined by Uranus, which means you might be restless to shake things up, be impulsive, or just ready to do things differently. 

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• Catherine Urban's reflections on the US election
• Tara Brach's podcast "Becoming Bodhisattvas in a troubled world"

There is something even spookier than Halloween ghosts and ghouls... It's Mars opposite Pluto! This transit invites passion - in all its forms. You might feel motivated by your anger or inspired by a deep creative burning in your soul. 

Luckily this New Moon in Scorpio also gives us a fresh slate. The choices you make this week may have a lasting impact. 

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This is a bonus episode answering the question that everyone is asking me! I also answer the question, "What's a Solar Return?" I'll walk you through some of the things I'm watching in Kamala's chart and in the cosmos.

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The Sun enters Scorpio and the season of all things spooky begins! Scorpio season kicks off with a grand trine in water that may flood you with emotion. Lots of water in the sky can offer opportunities for deeper connections, but it may cause you to be self-indulgent. Scorpio season also tends to bring up power struggles and control issues, especially this year with the Sun squaring Pluto at the start, but this is a great aspect for putting your attention on something you can control.

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This time of year is when the veil is thinnest between the material realm and the spirit realm. With all of these planets in water in the heavens, you might feel overwhelmed by empathy or even intuitive impulses. I share some of my favorite and simple ways to cleanse your energy on this week's episode. Note: I don't think spiritual practices have to be complex or tedious to be effective.

We're all feeling on edge, and perhaps exhausted, thanks to that intense Full Moon last week. Calibrate your energy so you have bandwidth for the possible bursts of inspiration or breakthroughs that could show up on Thursday when Mars sextiles Uranus. 

It's a full week, with a Full Moon in Aries amping up your sensitive feelings. Assume everyone you see is a walking open emotional wound. The Full Moon in Aries is joined by Chiron (the wounded healer dwarf planet/asteroid) and squaring Mars in Cancer. This alone makes us all feel impatient, on edge, and passive-aggressive. Before the Full Moon arrives Venus opposes Uranus inviting you to take a new approach or angle to the same old emotional patterns. I know it's not easy but Uranus is the planet that forces us to adapt and make changes.

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Timestamp Overview: 
00:00 Share the podcast with your friends

04:23 Astrology this week highlights sensitive feelings with a full moon in Aries and a grand cross

07:46 Venus at Scorpio's end degrees signifies processing and release during Libra season, which Venus rules.

11:43 Self-awareness and working through emotional patterns are crucial, especially during an emotional full moon in Aries.

14:24 Mars in Cancer emphasizes our need for nurturing.

16:55 Balancing individuality and partnership by addressing energy imbalances during this Aries/Libra eclipse season.

20:58 Venus entering Sagittarius brings a joyous atmosphere. As the weekend approaches, prioritize who is important to you.

A powerful new moon solar eclipse in Libra has us shedding any old patterns of imbalance or people-pleasing in our relationships.  Libra is the sign associated with partnership, but also the scales of justice. If you've been feeling stuck in a relationship or situation where the energy exchange is uneven, this week may have you re-examining what works for you.

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Timestamp Overview
00:00 Focus on self-care during eclipse season. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun; a lunar eclipse makes stars more visible.

04:54 Solar eclipses with the south node are liberating, signifying release or loss; a recent reading highlighted this liberation theme, especially under a Libra solar eclipse.

06:43 Feeling of heaviness and release linked to planetary movements and new moon/eclipse timing. Now moving forward after the second eclipse.

12:22 Eclipse season urges shedding people-pleasing habits, focusing on self-prioritization, and addressing injustice tied to Libra traits.

16:19 Eclipse influences emotions and primary relationships, prompting reflection, especially due to its Libra connection and Mars square.

17:12 The eclipse brings intense energy, influenced by Venus in Scorpio, triggering deep emotions and old wounds. Key transits: Venus trine Saturn on Friday, Mercury Square Mars on Sunday.

20:21 Join the email list for a reading. Have a great week and stay grounded.

This week might feel like you're in cosmic limbo. We're digesting the emotional content of the Lunar Eclipse last week and preparing for the direct and decisive energy of the eclipse next week.

In between this week, we have a grand trine in Earth, thanks to Mercury inhabiting the late degrees of Virgo. It might feel like you have clarity and focus once again. But Mercury is also opposing Neptune, making the time feel malleable. The Sun went through this same journey last week as he connected with all three outer planets - Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
 
When the Sun and Mercury connect with these transcendent planets, we can experience lasting change and transformation.

One eclipse down, one to go! 

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Timestamp Overview:
00:00 Connecting to body grounds spirit and wisdom.

04:14 Mercury in Virgo influences order and productivity.

07:39 Live your purpose without controlling the outcome.

11:45 Aries-Libra eclipses are ending and Pisces-Virgo eclipses are beginning.

15:57 Mercury opposes Neptune, later trines Pluto's focus.

18:01 Libra season: challenge relationships, uphold boundaries, resist people-pleasing.

20:54 Intense weekend energy leading to eclipse preparations.

Eclipse season is here! This week starts with a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in the consciousness-raising sign of Pisces. This eclipse is joined by Neptune, the planet often associated with checking out. In this episode, I share some ideas on how you can use this energy to check IN. Eclipse season is a cosmic invitation to turn down the outside noise and turn up the volume of your inner knowing and connection to spirit. 

Full disclosure: I get extra woo in this episode, I was feeling the vibes!

The week wraps up with the Sun entering Libra, aka the Fall Equinox. In between, we've got a full week of notable planetary transits. Most importantly, take care of yourself. Focus on the basics of self-care: I'm talking water, food, sleep, and feeling connected to the Earth. It will make it easier to tune into the cosmic messages the eclipses are delivering.

 
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Timestamp Overview:
00:00 Full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces explained.

06:09 Eclipses fascinate us, feel magical and connecting.

07:53 Making astrology approachable, accessible, useful, and fun.

11:57 Neptune transits: Ground yourself, nourish physical form.

16:03 Connecting to higher consciousness provides infinite wisdom.

17:26 Tune into cosmic consciousness; care for physical form.

21:53 Fall equinox starts, Mercury-Saturn transit influences mindset.

26:16 Mutable influences: Sun in Virgo trines Pluto.

29:24 2024 theme: Year of 29-degree planetary crises.

31:41 Eclipse season reveals necessary changes and shifts. 

This week provides a much-needed shift from feelings of overwhelming burden and responsibility to some lighthearted fun and opportunity for connection. Venus and Jupiter join with the moon to form a grand air trine over the weekend that begs you to get out and have some fun with your friends, family, and neighbors.

But first, our minds can regain clarity thanks to Mercury in Virgo. With Mars squaring the nodes of fate, you'll need to be clear as the Universe will ask you to make some choices.

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Timestamp Overview:
00:00 It's a fortunate week with some fertile transits.

03:27 Eclipses reveal shadows that shift our course of action.

09:45 Mars is now in Cancer and will retrograde from Leo back to Cancer in the coming months.

12:43 Mercury square Uranus impacts political timelines significantly.

15:16 Podcast Updates

17:16 Jupiter in Gemini amplifies disinformation during the election.

23:27 Venus trine Jupiter: favorable planetary connections, socializing.

24:54 Grand air trine amplifies connection and Mars squares nodes forcing choices to be made.

29:14 Embrace change, find magic in the everyday details during Virgo season.