August Astrology: Eclipse Season, Lion's Gate, and Your Best Days for Love with Jill Jardine.

What if the month you're about to step into could completely change your life? August 2026 isn't just another month on the calendar—it's a massive cosmic turning point. We are standing on the edge between two timelines: the life we've outgrown and the one we are about to step into.

In this episode, our resident astrologer Jill Jardine returns to break down the intense cosmic energy heading our way. From the Lion's Gate Portal on 8/8 to two game-changing eclipses, the universe is moving the chess pieces, and we need to be ready. Jill explains why relationship endings might actually be divine intervention, how the shift of the lunar nodes is changing what we seek in partners, and why this is truly the "summer of love."

Whether you are navigating a breakup, looking for new love, or just trying to survive the cosmic chaos, this episode is packed with the guidance you need. We discuss why August is one of the most pivotal months of the year, the significance of the Lion's Gate Portal, and how the upcoming solar and lunar eclipses will force hidden truths to the surface. Jill also shares her powerful visualization technique for manifesting a partner and explains the "love fest effect" that is making it easier than ever to connect with new people. Be sure to stay tuned until the end, where Jill shares a personalized zodiac forecast revealing the best dating windows and lucky days for every sign!

For this week's dating tips, remember to throw out a wide net, be seen, and try something new and different. Ride the fast, magnetic energy of Leo season and close out the summer of love strong!

Connect with Jill Jardine

You can hear more from Jill by listening to her podcast, Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine, or subscribing to her YouTube channel at @jilljardine2186. To book a personal reading and see what the stars have in store for your love life and career, visit jilljardine.com.

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Given Up on Love? This Story Will Change Your Mind—with Tina Eliana: On her 40th birthday, Tina Eliana was sleeping in a RAV4 at a truck stop—broke, broken, and wondering if her life had any meaning left. Two failed marriages. An adoption dissolved after nine years. A nervous breakdown so severe her body mimicked MS symptoms. She couldn't dream anymore.

Then her husband JD said seven words that changed everything: "I'll dream for you until you can dream again."

He meant it. And he proved it — for years.

Today, Tina is down 100 pounds, holds four degrees, runs her own company serving clients around the world, and has a memoir on the way. In this episode, she shares the exact moment she knew JD was different (from his very first dating app message), how she rebuilt her life one impossibly small step at a time, and what she'd say to anyone who feels too broken to be loved.

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late, whether you're too much, or whether the right person could really stay through the worst of it — press play.

•How Tina spotted the green flags in JD's very first message on Plenty of Fish — and what set him apart from every other match

•Why JD expanded his search radius one final time before deleting the app (and how Tina appeared 200 miles outside that radius)

•The impossible decision Tina faced as a mother — and how it led to a complete nervous breakdown

•What "I'll dream for you until you can dream again" looked like in practice, day after day, for years

•The one small daily action that started Tina's climb out of rock bottom

•How unconditional love — without conditions on staying — rewired a lifetime of expecting men to leave

•Tina's message to anyone who feels stuck, unworthy, or ready to give up

"I'll dream for you until you can dream again."

"His love healed wounds inflicted on me by other people and other circumstances."

"I love you enough to not put conditions on me staying. Even if you haven't had the strength to take a shower today, I'm gonna love you and I'm gonna kiss you anyway."

"I spent my whole life expecting men to leave me. And he's like, 'No, I'm here and I'm staying.'"

"I was put on this earth to do something besides hurt and go through trauma."

"I've gone from not being able to dream — to not being able to dream enough."

Tina Eliana is a leadership and learning systems advisor, author, speaker, and podcaster. She holds a bachelor's degree plus three master's degrees, has lost 100 pounds, and now works with clients around the world through her company, Tina Presents. Her memoir, Even the Sweetest Jam, is forthcoming.

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Saving Grace: Sex, Drugs & Second Chances. What happens when someone who seemingly has everything loses control of everything?

Matt Grace's story begins with privilege, success, and opportunity—but quickly spirals into a 13-year battle with addiction that nearly cost him his life. As a television news reporter, Matt hid a dangerous dependence on alcohol, prescription drugs, and crystal meth while continuing to report on-air. Behind the scenes, his life was unraveling.

In this deeply honest conversation, Matt opens up about surviving overdoses, destructive family patterns, enabling, hitting rock bottom, and the spiritual transformation that changed everything. Today, with more than two decades of sobriety, he's dedicated his life to helping individuals and families understand addiction and discover hope through service, accountability, and faith.

Matt Grace

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Former nun. Survivor. Teacher. Author. Truth-teller. Tune into From the Convent to Coming Out: Breaking the Silence with Barb Rebon.

In this deeply moving episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with Barb Rebon, author of The Heartbeat of My Silence, to discuss a life shaped by childhood trauma, faith, secrecy, and ultimately, self-acceptance.

After enduring sexual abuse as a child, Barb found refuge in the Catholic Church and entered a convent at just sixteen years old. What followed was a decades-long journey of navigating forbidden relationships, struggling with her sexuality, and wrestling with the belief that who she was could never coexist with her faith.

For nearly forty-five years, Barb lived with overwhelming guilt, shame, and silence. Yet through resilience, therapy, friendship, and an unwavering commitment to healing, she eventually found the courage to embrace her true self and share her story with the world.

This conversation explores the lasting effects of trauma, the human need for belonging, the power of unconditional acceptance, and why healing begins the moment we stop hiding.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

"My silence had a heartbeat. It was living inside of me. I could hear it every day, and it tormented me until I finally allowed that silence to shatter." — Barb Rebon

About Barb Rebon

Barb Rebon is an educator, advocate, and author of The Heartbeat of My Silence. Through her memoir, she shares her journey from childhood trauma and religious life to self-discovery, healing, and authenticity. Her mission is to help others find the courage to speak their truth and know they are worthy of love exactly as they are.

Connect with Barb

Website: BarbaraRebonAuthor.com

This Week's Shot At Love Takeaways

Find one person who accepts you without judgment and supports you unconditionally.

f someone helped you through your darkest moments, never forget it. Show up for others the way someone once showed up for you.

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Love, The Lion's Gate Portal & The Magic Triangle: Astrologer Jill Jardine, have you ever felt like you're standing on the edge of a breakthrough?

According to astrologers, the summer of 2026 may be one of the most powerful periods of transformation we've experienced in years. A rare planetary alignment known as the Magic Triangle is creating what many are calling a Portal of Possibility—a unique window for personal growth, reinvention, unexpected opportunities, and major life changes.

In this fascinating episode of Shot At Love, resident astrologer, psychic healer, and spiritual teacher Jill Jardine returns to break down why July and August 2026 could become a turning point for millions of people.

Jill explains how Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, and Jupiter are working together to create a rare cosmic pattern that supports innovation, spiritual awakening, creativity, freedom, and quantum leaps in consciousness. From career shifts and unexpected opportunities to new relationships and life-changing decisions, this summer's energy is all about embracing change and stepping into new possibilities.

Together, Kerry and Jill discuss the exact dates to watch, the impact of Jupiter entering Leo, the significance of the Lion's Gate Portal on 8/8, and why eclipse season in August could accelerate destiny and course-correct our lives in surprising ways.

Whether you're looking for love, considering a career change, pursuing a creative dream, or simply wondering why life suddenly feels like it's moving at lightning speed, this episode offers insight into how to work with the energy instead of resisting it.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What the Magic Triangle is and why astrologers are calling it one of the most important cosmic events of the decade

• Why July 18–25 may be one of the most powerful energetic windows of 2026

• How Jupiter entering Leo brings expansion, confidence, creativity, romance, and fun

• The meaning behind the Lion's Gate Portal and why August 8 is considered a powerful manifestation date

• How eclipse season may trigger endings, beginnings, revelations, and unexpected opportunities

• Which zodiac signs are most impacted by the summer's planetary alignments

• What these cosmic shifts could mean for dating, relationships, career, finances, and purpose

• Why flexibility, optimism, and trying something new may be your greatest advantage this summer

If you've been waiting for a sign to make a change, take a chance, or open your heart to new possibilities, this episode may be exactly what you've been waiting for.

What if the summer of 2026 becomes the moment everything changes?

In this episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett welcomes resident astrologer and psychic healer Jill Jardine to discuss a rare planetary alignment known as the Magic Triangle, a cosmic event that astrologers believe could bring powerful opportunities for growth, reinvention, love, and transformation.

Jill explains how the alignment of Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, and Jupiter is creating a unique "Portal of Possibility" that may accelerate personal breakthroughs, unexpected opportunities, career shifts, and new relationships. Together, Kerry and Jill explore why July and August are expected to be some of the most significant months of the year, highlighting key astrological events including Jupiter's move into Leo, the Lion's Gate Portal on August 8, and a powerful eclipse season that could trigger major life changes.

The conversation also dives into how these energies may impact dating, relationships, creativity, purpose, and personal freedom. Jill shares why staying flexible, embracing change, and saying yes to new experiences could open doors that previously seemed impossible.

Whether you're looking for love, considering a fresh start, or simply curious about the powerful cosmic forces shaping the months ahead, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical guidance for navigating one of the most exciting astrological periods of the decade.

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What if losing everything was the beginning of finding yourself?

In this inspiring episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with Judith Colletti, a woman whose life story proves that your age is not your cage.

Judith's journey is one of extraordinary resilience. She ran away and married her first husband at just 19 years old, became a single mother of two, discovered while nine months pregnant that the man she planned to marry had given her fake divorce papers and was still married, uncovered a shocking family secret after her father's death, lost her business, lost her home, and found herself rebuilding her life from the ground up.

But this isn't a story about what Judith lost.

It's a story about what she gained.

Today, Judith is in her 60s, thriving, dating, building a successful transportation company, and inspiring others to believe that no matter how difficult life becomes, there is always a way forward.

Together, Kerry and Judith discuss:

• Why self-love is the foundation for rebuilding your life

Judith's message is simple but powerful: your circumstances do not define you. No matter where you are today, you can choose to move forward, reinvent yourself, and create a future that excites you.

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start over, this episode is your reminder that some of life's greatest chapters begin after the hardest setbacks.

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Remember: The story you tell yourself matters. Keep moving forward, keep believing, and keep taking your shot at love.

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The Secret Life of a Sapiosexual and Son of a Preacher with G.A. Pimpleton

In this unforgettable episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett welcomes financial guru, entrepreneur, storyteller, and larger-than-life personality G.A. Pimpleton for a conversation that's equal parts hilarious, provocative, and surprisingly profound.

G.A. is the kind of man your mother warned you about—yet somehow you end up talking to him for hours and can't tear yourself away. A self-described dream maker, son of two preachers, father of four daughters, and unapologetic individualist, he's built a life on his own terms and isn't interested in being anyone but himself.

Together, Kerry and G.A. explore what it really means to be authentic in relationships, why so many people fall in love with someone's "representative" instead of the real person, and how embracing your flaws can actually become your greatest superpower.

From his famous five dating questions and his obsession with ambition, intelligence, and personal growth, to his thoughts on loyalty, vulnerability, trust, and why love requires a daily choice, G.A. delivers one unforgettable story after another.

The conversation dives into everything from childhood influences and dating standards to the challenges of finding a true partner when you know exactly who you are and what you want.

Love him or hate him, one thing is certain: you won't forget him.

In This Episode:

To find out more about Kerry’s new book Shot@Love, A Celebrity Photographer’s Unfiltered Lens on Dating and Finding Love, check out shotatlovebook.com, and purchase on Amazon. If you’d like to be a guest on Shot At Love go to shotatloveguest.com. Follow on Instagram at @kerry_brett and @shotatlovepodcast.

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On this episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with Anne Gollert Hill for a powerful conversation about manipulation, identity, resilience, and what it takes to rebuild your life after walking away from a controlling environment. Anne opens up about surviving divorce before joining Scientology, spending 20 years inside the Sea Org, and the emotional toll of losing herself inside an organization that promised freedom but operated through control, fear, and isolation.

Anne shares the moment she finally escaped with nothing but her purse and the clothes on her back, leaving behind the only world she had known for two decades. Kerry and Anne discuss love bombing, grooming, narcissistic abuse tactics, future faking, and why so many intelligent people can become trapped in toxic systems and relationships. But this episode is ultimately about hope, healing, and reinvention.

Despite losing years of her life, Anne proves it is never too late to reclaim your voice, rebuild your confidence, and find love again. Her story is raw, inspiring, and deeply human.

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Shot At Love — Episode: How Your Thoughts Create Your Reality with Positivity Expert Lori Rogers

In this uplifting episode, Kerry Brett sits down with Lori Rogers—positivity expert, entrepreneur, and mindset mentor—whose journey from overwhelm to empowerment transformed every area of her life. When Lori’s world became filled with uncertainty, family challenges, and fear, she discovered a life-changing truth: your thoughts, words, and emotions shape your reality.

Lori shares how joy, gratitude, and simple daily mindset practices can shift your energy, strengthen your relationships, improve your business, and open new doors. From raising a neurodiverse child to reprogramming generational “scarcity” thinking, Lori explains how she built a life rooted in abundance, self-love, and trust.

What You’ll Learn

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Shot At Love — Episode: How Your Thoughts Create Your Reality with Positivity Expert Lori Rogers

In this uplifting episode, Kerry Brett sits down with Lori Rogers—positivity expert, entrepreneur, and mindset mentor—whose journey from overwhelm to empowerment transformed every area of her life. When Lori’s world became filled with uncertainty, family challenges, and fear, she discovered a life-changing truth: your thoughts, words, and emotions shape your reality.

Lori shares how joy, gratitude, and simple daily mindset practices can shift your energy, strengthen your relationships, improve your business, and open new doors. From raising a neurodiverse child to reprogramming generational “scarcity” thinking, Lori explains how she built a life rooted in abundance, self-love, and trust.

What You’ll Learn

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