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Andrea and Emily reflect on how Libra season has felt faster, deeper, and more intense than usual, setting up Scorpio season as a major threshold of self-awareness, boundary testing, and pattern recognition. The episode centers on Scorpio’s core lessons of trust, vulnerability, emotional honesty, and shadow work, emphasizing that growth now comes from looking directly at what’s been avoided and choosing differently rather than repeating familiar cycles. They frame the season as a collective and personal turning point marked by revelations, identity shifts, and a reorientation toward healthier, more reciprocal relationships, while also warning against reactive stings, oversharing, and ego-driven conflict.

Tarot and astrology themes highlight a progression from recalibration and emotional steadiness, into decisive forward motion. The Death card, a Scorpio classic, makes an appearance, reminding us that deep shedding and rebirth are necessary. Meaningful change requires both courageous action and intentional rest, plus grounding through creativity, community, and more “analog” ways of reconnecting to what matters. 

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome Scorpio Season

00:35 Libra Season Weather Shift

01:36 Bots Exposed Online

04:30 New Species Buzz

05:23 Self Boundaries Patterns

07:41 Scorpio Season Preview

11:22 Scorpio Meaning Trust

16:29 Scorpio Placements Power

18:43 Temperance Transition Days

22:57 Venus Underworld Rebirth

29:24 King of Cups Week

36:07 Venus Back To Libra

42:06 Knight of Swords Momentum

47:49 Lighten Your Load

49:52 Mercury Cazimi Reveal

51:27 Death Card Rebirth

55:54 Build New Foundation

01:00:13 New Moon Reset

01:03:10 Leadership Shift Spotlight

01:05:32 Retrogrades End Flood

01:08:28 Four of Swords Rest

01:13:12 Mars Jupiter Firestorm

01:16:26 Reality Check Squares

01:21:02 Analog Community Revival

01:25:34 AI Bubble Cracks

01:30:12 Offerings And Farewell 

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Libra Season Cosmic Energy Report | Sept 22 - Oct 22 2026

Libra Season: Venus goes retrograde in Scorpio on October 3rd, Mercury moves into Scorpio for over two months, and Pluto finally stations direct. Nice isn't neutral this season, and the sky is going to prove it.

Emily and Andrea check in after an emotional Virgo season and a heavy final Pisces eclipse, and remember Dolly Parton, a fellow Capricorn who chose generosity over hoarding her wealth. Then they dig into Libra's older meaning as the sign of justice, not just balance, and what Saturn in Aries opposite the Libra sun means for boundaries this month. Andrea's tarot pulls, from the High Priestess to the Ace of Pentacles, keep circling one message: stay open to the conversation you'd normally walk away from, because that's where your next step shows up.

In this episode:

Show Notes:

0:00 –  Podcast intro/welcome

0:17 –  Recap of an intense Virgo season

1:14 – Eclipse seasons in the past

3:56 – Dolly Parton, king-killer eclipses

6:31 – People making big life/job shifts this Virgo season

7:50 – Intro to Libra season — justice, balance, mythology

12:56 – Tarot pull Sept 22–26 

16:57 – Astrology for Sept 22–26 

19:59 – Tarot pull Sept 27–Oct 3

25:18 – Astrology Sept 27–Oct 3

34:36 – Tarot pull Oct 4–10

40:44 – Astrology Oct 4–10

46:12 – Tarot pull Oct 11–17

51:55 – Astrology Oct 11–17

56:33 – Tarot pull Oct 18–22

1:07:36 – Astrology Oct 18–22

1:13:49 – Joking about Venus being "sick of everyone" this retrograde

1:14:26 – Riffing on Mars wanting everyone to "have fun"

1:14:39 – SNL-parent joke continuing the bit

1:15:02 – Wrapping up, asking for final thoughts

1:15:06 – Crossing the Veil readings

1:15:47 – Soul audits, Spirit Social classes, Telegram group

1:20:20 – Praising Emily's offerings, sign-off

1:21:19 – Final thank-you and closing

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This episode centers on the profound transition from Leo's fiery, drama-filled energy into Virgo's grounding, preparatory season, and the emotional terrain that comes with crossing that threshold. After a Cancer season that felt emotionally relentless and a Leo season that surfaced unexpected drama, the conversation explores how we're collectively being asked to sit with grief without dissolving into it. The tarot cards drawn throughout all speak to the same truth: that committing to a new path means letting go of things that may have been perfectly fine, even deeply loved, but no longer feed your growth. The grief that arises isn't a sign you're making the wrong choice; it's proof you cared. 

Woven through this is the theme of trusting the unknown and recognizing that the Pisces lunar eclipse, Uranus squaring the sun and Mercury, and the broader astrological configurations are all conspiring to blow up your best-laid plans and replace them with something you couldn't have imagined. The invitation is to stop waiting for everything to be perfect before taking the first step, to plant the seed without knowing if it will grow, and to have faith that small, incremental actions accumulate into life-changing momentum.

On the other side of the unknown is stepping into your power unapologetically while navigating the tension between self-advocacy and community. The Seven of Wands, the Ten of Pentacles, and the Devil card all point to the friction that arises when you choose a path others can't see yet. It is uncomfortable when you have to defend decisions against both external pushback and your own self-sabotaging patterns. The hosts explore deep questions about worthiness and enoughness: Who decides what you need? Have you outsourced your sense of value to something outside yourself? With Venus entering Scorpio for an unusually long stay and Uranus going retrograde in Gemini, the episode frames this fall as a period of deep emotional excavation, unconventional breakthroughs, and a reckoning with what truly sustains you. 

The tarot card at the season's edge offers a final, gentle reminder that the sacred pause between who you were and who you're becoming is not indecision but receptivity, a moment to let the universe catch up to you before you take the next audacious leap!

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Show Notes

00:00 Welcome Back Duo

00:13 Leo Season Debrief

02:01 Drama And Fire

04:55 Barbault Basket Shifts

07:05 Small Steps Big Change

11:20 Mars In Cancer Warning

12:37 Virgo Season Explained

17:11 Virgo Vibes And Nodes

20:40 Tarot Five Of Cups

26:29 Virgo Transits Preview

31:06 Eclipse Cards Pulled

35:51 Pisces Eclipse Guidance

41:01 Boundaries Seven Wands

44:47 Jupiter Trine Saturn

45:37 No Shortcuts Allowed

47:03 Mars Saturn Gut Check

48:46 Curiosity Over Control

50:46 Devil Card Patterns

55:43 Venus Scorpio Shift

01:02:26 Ten Of Pentacles Rewards

01:08:25 Midmonth Power Moves

01:13:50 Hanged Man Pause

01:18:41 Equinox Boundaries Reset

01:24:10 Updates And Farewell 

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This episode finds Emily and Andrea checking in during a season that's felt heavy for a lot of people. Wildfires, global unrest, and an unusually introspective Mercury retrograde in Cancer, have had everyone doing more integrating than mingling. Rather than the typical summer of parties, beach days, and socializing, the hosts share that they have been experiencing some significant perspective shifts on how to move forward with their work. As the fifth anniversary of her podcast approaches, Emily has decided that it will be renamed The Emily and Her Stars Podcast to simplify branding, while continuing monthly joint tarot-and-astrology episodes with Andrea. This is one small but meaningful act that aligns with the messages around making choices based on what is best for you.

The cosmic centerpiece of the conversation is Leo season and what may be one of the most charged astrological windows in decades, Barbault's Basket. Emily talks about how this is a rare alignment of outer planets that astrologer André Barbault identified as a potential turning point for humanity. With Jupiter in Leo facing off against Pluto in Aquarius, a total solar eclipse on August 12th, and the North Node shifting into Aquarius for the next year and a half, the hosts see this as a genuine threshold moment. The repetition in Andrea’s tarot cards echo the message throughout, starting with the Nine of Wands reminding us to stand tall as we near a change, and closing with the confident mastery of the King of Pentacles. The throughline from both astrology and cards is remarkably consistent - stop waiting for permission, trust what you've been building, and take the leap while the energy is finally at your back!

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Show Notes

00:00 Welcome and Rebrand

01:09 Why This Collab Works

02:08 Cancer Season Check In

04:41 Liminal Space and Integration

09:21 Leo Season Meaning

16:04 Nine of Wands Returns

20:06 Barbaults Basket Week

27:02 Nine of Cups Wish Fulfillment

32:26 Nodes Shift and Full Moon

39:58 August Tarot Seven of Wands

47:05 Early August Astrology Healing

50:41 Reset and Reimagine

51:28 Feel the Future

53:28 Seven of Cups Choices

59:31 Mercury in Leo Boldness

01:03:10 Eclipse Ace of Cups

01:09:32 King of Pentacles Grounding

01:15:31 Build the Framework

01:20:30 Virgo Season Preview

01:23:01 Collective Shifts and Politics

01:33:39 Offers and Community Updates

01:40:23 Final Leo Season Sendoff

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Cancer season and Inviting Shadow just got combined because "less is more" is pretty much the whole theme of this year anyway.

In the episode Emily and Andrea map the entire back half of 2026, Cancer season all the way through winter solstice, in one sitting. Fair warning, this is a long one. Take it in pieces if you need to. Bookmark it. Come back to it every month like a lot of our listeners already do, but here's why you can't skip it!

On July 3rd and 4th, Mars meets Uranus in Gemini for the first time since the 1940s. The last time these two collided in this sign, it was six days before the atomic bomb was dropped. The time before that, it was the literal day the first shots of the Civil War were fired. The time before that, it was the day the Continental Congress moved to declare independence from Britain. Emily spent two days trying to write about this one because it's loud and explosive energy.

Layered right on top of it is something called Barbault's Basket, a rare alignment between Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The French astrologer Andre Barbault, who predicted the 2020 pandemic, the 2008 financial crash, and the fall of the Soviet Union, thought this basket configuration was a turning point for humanity. It's forming now. Emily walks through exactly what it means and why she's choosing hope over fear on this one.

And that's just July.

From there, the seasons unfold like a epic 3 part movie. August asks you to grieve amidst eclipses and September encourages you to sit on your throne of divine sovereignty. Things get tricky when October sharpens your tongue and boundary work. Clarity is kindness, even when it's a little brutal. November pulls the community back in around you, right when you need it most. December finally, finally lets you breathe, no retrogrades over the holidays for the first time in what feels like forever.

Andrea pulled tarot for every single month and Emily mapped every major astrological transit. Together they bring you the most comprehensive look at the last half of 2026.

If you only listen to one Cosmic Energy Report this year, make it this one. You're going to want the full picture before July hits!

0:00 – Welcome & Gemini Season Recap

10:00 – Cancer Season: Themes & Meaning

11:38 – Cancer Season Tarot Cards 

26:38 – July Astrology

40:38 – Barbault's Basket: The Rare Outer Planet Configuration

51:13 – August and Eclipses

59:06 – September Emotions

1:15:54 – October Retrogrades

1:28:12 – November 

1:34:41 – December

1:51:19 – Closing Thoughts & Resources

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Emily and Andrea check in while still recording in Taurus season, describing a “gas and brake” stagnation and encouraging nervous system regulation, rest, and steady Knight of Pentacles-style effort while living in a longer liminal period tied to larger astrological shifts. They introduce Gemini season as mutable, curiosity-driven, idea-collecting energy and discuss the Gemini–Sagittarius polarity, noting Uranus in Gemini will change the vibe for the next seven years and push belief revisions on a global scale.

Andrea’s tarot pulls open with Page of Wands, then a run of grounding cards (10 of Pentacles, 9 of Pentacles, The Emperor, 4 of Pentacles) emphasizing tangible progress, self-made confidence, pattern-spotting, and avoiding scarcity spirals. They flag key transits and dates including Venus square Neptune and Sun conjunct Uranus (May 22), Mars square Pluto (May 26), a Sagittarius blue moon (May 31), Mercury into Cancer and later Mercury–Neptune/Saturn tension, Venus into Leo, a Gemini supermoon new moon, Venus opposite Pluto, and Chiron entering Taurus with money, security, and self-worth themes, then close with upcoming offerings, shows, and readings.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome Back Hosts

00:46 Taurus Season Stuckness

03:37 Liminal Time Lessons

06:55 Rest And Reset

09:11 All Planets Shift

10:44 Gemini Season Begins

11:29 Gemini Traits Myth

16:02 Gemini In Real Life

17:17 Page Of Wands Kickoff

21:46 Uranus Changes Gemini

22:38 May 22 Fog Lightning

24:48 Ten Of Pentacles Week

30:11 Power Dynamics Flashpoints

35:15 Nine Of Pentacles Wins

38:24 Sagittarius Full Moon

40:00 Mercury Into Cancer

40:50 Remembering Good Times

41:25 Mercury Square Neptune Fog

42:26 Ten Ten Ten Test

42:54 Emperor Energy Grounding

48:22 Pisces Moon Presence

49:47 Venus Jupiter Group Hug

51:08 Mercury Saturn Defensive Words

52:46 Four of Pentacles Scarcity

58:49 Venus in Leo Spotlight

59:33 Gemini Supermoon Reset

01:02:03 Venus Pluto Red Flags

01:02:53 Chiron Enters Taurus Values

01:06:23 Collective Activism Shifts

01:10:53 July Turning Point Ahead

01:14:39 Creators Updates Offerings

01:20:19 Final Wrap and Farewell 

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This Cosmic Energy Report centers on a theme of collective awakening and the transition from chaos to grounded clarity. Andrea and Emily discuss how the intense Aries energy of recent weeks have been marked by political absurdity, rapid news cycles, and global upheaval. This combination is pushing many people past the point of comfortable ignorance. The sheer volume and speed of unfolding events is making it harder for anyone to look away, which is an unexpected source of optimism for those hoping for change. Humor, satire, and cross-cultural solidarity as signs that collective consciousness is shifting, and Andrea highlights a major contrast between the collaborative, emotionally intelligent astronauts of NASA's Artemis mission and the circumstances around the Titan submersible.

On the other side of the energy spectrum is the astrological transition into Taurus season, a necessary exhale and return to self. With Uranus leaving Taurus after seven years of disrupting everything from financial security to personal identity, Emily frames this moment as a chance to rebuild foundations on more authentic terms. This will not be achieved through hustle, but through the Taurus virtues of slowness, sensory pleasure, and quiet trust in one's own instincts. She speaks to how the pandemic years stripped people of their ability to simply enjoy life, and tells us that Taurus season invites a reclamation of beauty, whimsy, and presence. Andrea's tarot pulls reinforce this arc, all pointing toward honest self-reckoning, balanced giving and receiving, and steady incremental action. This is  captured in the Zen proverb "chop wood, carry water" as the spiritual practice of ordinary life.

00:00 Welcome And Setup

00:26 World Events And Fast Energy

03:06 Absurd Politics And Media

08:31 Hopeful Turning Points

13:46 Judgment Card Week

18:07 What Taurus Season Means

21:48 Uranus Wraps Taurus

24:45 Key Dates April 19-25

27:55 Curiosity Over Panic

29:49 Six Of Pentacles Balance

34:33 Scorpio Full Moon Truths

37:24 Knight Of Pentacles Pace

40:44 Seasonal Rhythm And Burnout

41:52 Slow Down to Level Up

42:38 Mars Square Jupiter Tension

43:42 Mercury Pluto Shadow Talk

44:30 Pluto Retrograde Community Audit

45:12 Third Quarter Moon Reset

46:23 Hierophant Values and Leadership

52:04 Sun Mercury Clarity in Taurus

53:42 Mars Chiron and New Moon

58:54 Two of Cups Connection Days

01:01:42 Gemini Shift and New Momentum

01:06:41 Chariot Lessons on Rest

01:10:15 Birthdays and New Offerings

01:16:08 Creative Plans and Farewell 

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Emily and Andrea recap the emotional aftermath of early-2026 eclipse season and how people are split between feeling forward momentum and feeling stuck in “muck,” then preview Aries season as a cardinal, Mars-ruled reset tied to courage, initiative, and not playing small (with cautions around impulsiveness, anger, and burnout). They note major global headlines during the eclipse window, ongoing Saturn–Neptune influence, and potential financial volatility alongside cards that still look financially positive. Using tarot for the season—Magician, Queen of Pentacles, High Priestess, King of Swords, and Ten of Pentacles—they emphasize grounded resource management, trusting intuition, taking action, and expecting tangible confirmation. Key transits include Mercury ending retrograde at the equinox, Venus into Taurus, a Libra full moon, Mars into Aries, and a rare Aries pile-up (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, Chiron) culminating in an Aries new moon before Taurus season.

Emily and Andrea are chatting about the crazy emotions following the early-2026 eclipse season—seems like everyone's split between feeling totally ready to move forward and just stuck in the mud. They're looking ahead to Aries season, which is this big cardinal, Mars-ruled push for a reset. It's all about being brave, taking the lead, and not playing small (just watch out for getting too impulsive, angry, or burned out!). They bring up the major global news that went down during the eclipse window, the ongoing Saturn–Neptune vibes, and a heads-up about possible financial ups and downs, even though the overall outlook still looks good. Andrea pulled the tarot cards for the season—Magician, Queen of Pentacles, High Priestess, King of Swords, and Ten of Pentacles—which basically shout: get grounded with your money, trust your gut, actually do the thing, and expect to see real results. Key dates include Mercury finally going direct at the equinox, Venus moving into Taurus, a full moon in Libra, Mars heading into Aries, and this wild pile-up of planets in Aries (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, Chiron) hitting its peak with an Aries new moon right before Taurus season kicks off.

00:00 Welcome and Aries Preview

00:58 Post Eclipse Check In

02:17 Muck to Magic Themes

04:04 Cards Shift to Daily Life

07:16 Eclipse Fallout Headlines

10:55 Awareness and Power Shifts

13:51 Surgery Timeline Metaphor

16:58 Aries Season Basics

18:38 Aries Spirit and Chiron

21:40 Equinox Cards The Magician

28:54 March 20-21 Astro

30:19 Queen of Pentacles Grounding

34:01 March 22-28 Astro

38:21 High Priestess Next Week

43:19 March 29-April 4 Astro

46:52 King of Swords Clarity

53:03 April 5-11 Astro

55:14 Ten of Pentacles Rewards

59:53 April 12-18 Astro

01:12:29 Offerings and Newsletters

01:17:59 Final Wrap and Support

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In this Cosmic Energy Report, Andrea and Emily discuss the nuanced energies of Pisces season. They dive deep into the implications of the Pisces new moon, the solar and lunar eclipses, and the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries. Andrea shares her intuitive feelings about the fiery nature of this Pisces season, while Emily provides an astrological perspective on how this celestial period is expected to influence both the global stage and personal experiences. They highlighted how various planetary alignments, such as Neptune in Aries and multiple planetary bodies in Pisces, set the stage for significant shifts in emotional and physical realms. They advise listeners to stay grounded and protective of their personal peace during this period of heightened sensitivity and rapid change.

The discussion is complemented by tarot card readings, where the duality of light and shadow is emphasized during this season and how it manifests. One of the core themes that Andrea discusses is the significance of the King of Cups and Queen of Swords coming in together to signify a blend of emotional clarity and stringent boundaries, while Emily highlights the necessity of balancing practicality with spiritual insights. Additionally, they discuss how to navigate financial fears, the need for patience in new ventures, and the potential transformative power of the upcoming Aries energy. Both hosts guide listeners on how to channel this mix of cosmic energies towards positive outcomes, urging them to acknowledge their intuitive insights and prepare for the rapid forward momentum of Aries season. The episode is a holistic blend of intuitive insights and practical advice aimed at helping listeners ride the cosmic waves with confidence and clarity.

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Prepare for a transformative Aquarius season and a spicy 2026 as Emily from Emily and Her Stars, and Andrea from Concrete and Crystals unravel the cosmic energies influencing us. They kick off with a real-life check-in on the “wet blanket” Capricorn hangover, then zoom out into the bigger Aquarius themes of community, systems, and finding your people without losing yourself.

Emily's breaking down the major astrology from late January to mid-February. A super intense Pluto week and the energy building up to the solar eclipse and the Fire Horse Lunar New Year. Meanwhile, Andrea's pulling tarot for each week (Pages, Strength, The Fool, and Three of Pentacles), talking about stepping up as a leader, getting your momentum going, listening to your nervous system, and why it's better to collaborate than to try and be a one-person show. Seriously, this is one of the first big, pivotal moments of 2026. Embrace the wild ride and remember that even in chaos, there's always a universal good to be found!

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