Why does it feel like the world is standing at the edge of something new? In this episode, professional astrologer Helena Woods returns to explore 2026! Discover the major themes, planetary shifts, and turning points shaping the year ahead. 

The conversation moves through the rise of new technology, changes in culture and leadership, key dates to watch, and why personal sovereignty, intuition, and grounded self-trust will matter more than ever. You are invited to feel your way through what’s coming and consider how you want to meet this new chapter of change.

Episode Timestamps 

00:00:00 — Helena introduces the lunar nodes and the major life lessons shaping the years ahead. 

00:01:00 — Andrea welcomes Helena back and frames the episode as a look ahead to 2026. 

00:03:00 — Helena’s headline for 2026: innovation, technology, change, and new horizons. 

00:04:00 — Why 2025 was the “trailer” and 2026 is the real beginning of a new era. 

00:05:00 — AI, technology, and humanity’s capacity to adapt to rapid change. 

00:07:00 — Uranus entering Gemini and what it means for communication, education, and transportation. 

00:09:00 — Seeing two perspectives: why disagreement and duality increase during this cycle. 

00:11:00 — A beginner-friendly breakdown of the Sun, Moon, and personal planets in astrology. 

00:13:00 — Why AI isn’t reliable for astrology (yet) and how to access accurate birth charts. 

00:14:00 — The most important dates of 2026: February 15–March 3 and the Saturn–Neptune shift. 

00:16:00 — Inner authority, autonomy, and a collective move away from influencers and gurus. 

00:21:00 — The lunar node shift into Aquarius and Leo and its impact on power and the collective. 

00:27:00 — Pluto in Aquarius and the decline of celebrity culture in favor of everyday authenticity. 

00:33:00 — Staying grounded during “information wars” and cultivating intuition as a compass. 

00:36:00 — Venus retrograde and Mercury retrogrades: reflection, values, and slowing down to grow. 

00:45:00 — Using astrology intentionally to ride energetic waves and accelerate growth. 

00:51:00 — Authenticity, self-trust, and embracing change as the core lesson of 2026 and beyond. 

01:00:00 — Closing reflections on intuition, adaptability, and following what truly resonates. 

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