August hosts some of the most intense astrology of 2024. It all starts this weekend with a New Moon in Leo and Mercury Retrograde.

The New Moon in Leo is charged up by a sextile to Mars and Jupiter. It's like having the hand of the Universe at your back, pushing you to gather the belief in yourself so that you can go out and take action to make your desires a reality. With Venus at 29 degrees of the same sign, Leo, she is helping you finally believe that you are worthy of receiving what you really want! This New Moon packs a punch, even if you don't have strong Leo energy in your chart.

I might sound cheesy, but in this episode, I share my personal connection to the New Moon in Leo and how this moon cycle seems to be the impetus for the majorly good life-changing events I've experienced.

Then Mercury stations retrograde. From August 5-28, the planet ruling communication, technology, and logistics encourages you to slow down and reflect, revise, and rest. This retrograde will be challenging due to a square with Uranus, but it also offers an opportunity for growth and healing if you slow down enough to hear its message.

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Timestamp Overview:
00:00 August kicks off with a New Moon in Leo, Mercury retrograde in Virgo and Leo, and Venus square Uranus.

05:10 Venus in Virgo time is for editing. Watch for squares to Uranus for late degree fixed signs.

06:53 Optimistic opinion on political impact of Mercury square Uranus and Venus in Virgo. Mercury retrogrades on August 5th.

10:29 The impact of astrology on world events, as well as offering a mirror for our own consciousness.

12:34 New Moon in Leo

19:15 My personal New Moon in Leo connection.

21:58 August 7th brings positive and uplifiting transits.

25:23 Mercury retrograde brings growth and healing, but prepare for delays.

Let's cut to the chase... It's a light week up in the heavens, and thank God it is, because a lot is happening down here on Earth.

This week I dive into the chart of Joe Biden, that other guy, and Kamala!

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Timestamp Overview:

00:00 Full Moon Recap

06:00 Leo season: shine, validate, love, permission, self-celebration, self-validation

08:09 Global power dynamics shift, affecting personal lives.

11:36 Mercury square Uranus brings attention to communication.

14:15 Cosmic Yoga club plug

20:41 Joe Biden's chart.

24:42 Kamala Harris's chart.

30:19 Joe Biden's impact on Kamala Harris's chart.

32:28 August astrology to keep an eye on.

34:21 Donald Trump's chart.

41:33 Let's take a deep breath.

In this week’s episode I get into the questions I know you are asking - what do the planets say about what is going on with Trump and Biden? I don’t often get into politics, but when I do we go deep!

Mars and Uranus join together to bring upheaval, chaos, and volatility. The good news is that this transit’s energy can be harnessed for good! Gather that electric force and use it to move in the direction of your future. With the help of the Sun and Neptune, you can take this burst of excitement and create something that will have staying power.

This week is chock full of notable astrology and I get into it all from Venus entering Leo to Mars entering Gemini and the 2nd Full Moon in Capricorn within 1 month!

Exciting times… Buckle up.

Timestamp Overview:

00:00 Planets' talk, conjunctions indicate related positive energy.

03:47 Astrology impacting chart, intense feelings last week.

08:28 Planets at midheaven can change reputation.

10:38 Negative impact on reputation, legacy, and self.

15:06 Urgency to honor our collective humanity.

19:06 Take a breath, focus, and all the transit to motivate you positively.

22:38 Transits are grouped together on Monday, Thursday, and weekend.

26:18 Mars in Gemini brings amped up communication.

27:23 Reminder to practice self-care, limit news, take positive action.

33:23 Focus on next steps, ground yourself.

34:34 Focus on body sensations to calm nerves.

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It's a holiday week in the States, but that isn't the only reason we're all moving a little more slowly. Saturn and Neptune both station to retrograde, making the air feel heavy (thanks to Saturn) and murky (thanks to Neptune).

The week wraps up with a New Moon in Cancer, reminding you that you need to feel safe and secure to open up and be vulnerable.

Timestamp Overview:

00:00 Cancer season brings all the feels

03:29 New Moon in Cancer: set your intentions on or after July 5 at 6:57 pm ET.

09:28 Neptune stations retrograde at 29 degrees Pisces.

11:22 Themes of Neptune in Pisces since 2011.

14:33 Mercury enters Leo.

19:31 July 4th astro weather

21:57 New moon in Cancer activates the eclipses from March and April.

23:39 Intersection of astrology and the politics of the moment.

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The Sun has ingressed into Cancer, marking the beginning of both Cancer season and the summer! Cancer, ruled by the moon, invites us to focus on nurturing ourselves and others. It’s a time for self-care, exploring our emotional world, and finding where we truly feel at home.

The full moon at 1 degree Capricorn on Friday, June 21st is a powerful moment for reflecting on where you might need to firm up boundaries and where you might need to soften and be a little more tender.

Timestamp Overview:

00:00 Astrology update: Cancer season, out of bounds planets.

03:52 Embracing self-care while the Sun is in Cancer.

07:02 Cancer themes of vulnerability, transformation, and growth.

12:24 Summer solstice, full moon, amplifying cancer season.

15:06 Reflect on your 2024 intentions.

17:25 Mercury and Venus in emotional Cancer.

20:12 Upcoming Saturn retrograde next week.

This week might feel like astrological whiplash. We move from feeling filled with doubts and restless energy to riding the flow of intuition. You might notice that life feels busy and more social during Gemini season, but that also shifts as the Sun, Mercury, and Venus enter Cancer next week.

00:00 A personal update.

05:22 New Moon in Gemini last week

07:32 Personal anecdote: rekindling my love for swimming thanks to Mars in Taurus.

11:14 Mars square Pluto. Aggression and survival instincts.

13:52 Saturn's influence makes for pragmatic planning.

16:20 Allowing experimentation during Gemini season.

22:24 Neptune encourages connection and boundary dissolution.

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Calling all Geminis! It’s your season to shine, and Jupiter joins you to amplify your gifts. We all get an energetic shift this week as Jupiter goes from the earth-bound material realm of Taurus to the chatty airwaves of Gemini.

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00:00 Intense astrology last week caused an energy hangover. Full moon in Sagittarius on May 23.

04:39 Gemini season brings energy and opportunities from Jupiter.

06:33 Gemini's gift: Seeing all sides, expanding our perspective

11:51 Jupiter in Gemini causing information overload

13:41 Jupiter squares Saturn, marking the shift from earth to air signs over the next 200 years.

18:02 Pluto headed back to Capricorn for the election

21:19 The emotional influence of the Mars and Chiron conjunction.

23:19 Mercury aspects bring pragmatic thinking early in the week, then innovative thinking later in the week.

26:05 Jupiter trines Pluto encouraging you to be confident as you move in the direction of your dreams and ideals.

Taurus Season’s End: Embracing Slow Growth and Cosmic Opportunities

We're diving into some of the best astrology of 2024. This week holds some significant celestial events that activate the powerful Jupiter-Uranus conjunction from April 20.

As we wrap up Taruus season the heavens are offering us some cosmic fertilizer to help us tend to the growth of the seeds we planted earlier this year.

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Timestamp Overview:

00:00 The effectiveness of using astrology for reflection.

06:04 Venus sextile Saturn stabilizes energy, supporting new moon intentions in Taurus.

09:44 This weekend's planetary activity builds on recent events with Mercury and Pluto.

12:57 Your cosmic roadmap is unique, no one else has your relationship to it.

15:38 Sun-Jupiter conjunction is delightful, but astrology doesn't control your actions.

19:21 The Sun sextiles Neptune bringing an expansion of self-belief and creativity. It's a good weekend for rest, reflection, journaling, and meditation.

22:36 Mars conjunct north node causes restlessness, and impatience; this energy inspires us to make the change we're seeking.

24:52 To make the most of astrology, rest and reflect. It's about expanding our consciousness.

27:56 Next week Gemini season begins on Monday.

Taurus season might be the best of the year! With Venus and Mars returning to their home signs and an exalted New Moon, this week kicks off a stellar span of time in the astrological calendar.

00:00 Excited about spring

05:47 New moon restorative ritual on May 5 for $35. Open to the public.

07:35 New moon in Taurus feels special, especially with Venus in Taurus.

10:56 Jupiter-Uranus brought student protest.

13:27 Astrologically related to the January 6 insurrection.

17:39 May's astrological highlights: Sun and Jupiter conjunction, full moon in Sagittarius, cosmic rituals, Jupiter moving into Gemini on May 25.

21:20 Time to release old, prepare for something new.

23:22 Feeling the urge to cook, bake, and clear out the kitchen.

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This week is like a deep cosmic exhale. The Full Moon in Scorpio may be intense, but it’s also an opportunity for deep release. The past 4 weeks have included 2 eclipses, Mercury Retrograde, and the electric Jupiter/Uranus conjunction.

You deserve a full, cleansing, and deep exhale. Sigh it out…

00:00 Workshop for astrology enthusiasts to understand charts.

04:35 Continue to integrate the healing you've been working with since the solar eclipse

07:09 Full Moon creates a T-square with Pluto which brings tension and offers a release.

10:13 Be cautious during Pluto's involvement in the full moon, as it indicates a need for control and power, but this is a time for letting go.

13:31 Mercury stations direct at 16 degrees Aries, ending Mercury Retrograde.

17:50 Mars and Neptune meet up on Monday, April 29.

21:15 Next week Venus enters Taurus and Mars enters Aries bringing clarity and direction.

23:09 Save your spot for the workshop this Sunday, April 28th 2PM ET.

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