This Week in Astrology

Venus Retrograde * Renn Butler Astrologer Interview, Pt 1 * Libra New Moon * Free Session Winner * Venus-Mars square * More!

Venus turning retrograde will give us a lot to contemplate … but not act on just yet … during the first half of October. We also have a Libra New Moon with challenging aspects, a challenging Venus-Mars square, and five mostly challenging aspect patterns. Oh dear, that's a lot of "challenging," isn't it? But never fear, as always I'll show you the high-side opportunities in every situation! Our special feature is an interview with Renn Butler, author of the amazing new book The Archetypal Universe: Astrological Patterns in Human Culture, Thought, Emotions and Dreams. We discuss planetary correlations with birth trauma, how astrology influences therapeutic modalities such as Holotropic Breathwork and plant spirit journeys, the vast possibilities of planetary combinations, and much more! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!)

• Overview: 1:38

• 10/1: 2:16
• 10/2: 3:20
• 10/3: 4:10
• 10/4: 4:57
• 10/5: 5:11
• 10/7: 8:23

• 10/8: 11:48
• 10/10: 15:51
• 10/11: 17:12
• 10/12: 17:27
• 10/14: 17:48
• 10/15: 18:51

• Next Show's Highlights: 19:35
• Email/Announcements: 21:44
• Renn Butler Astrologer Interview, Pt 1: 26:22
• Index: 1:15:38

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Relationships: Servitude to Equality * Fall Equinox Chart * Aries Full Moon * Pluto Direct * Volatile Mars-Uranus Square * Listener Chart * AstroShamanic Life Coaching * More!

"Shifting relationships from servitude to equality" is the dominant theme of September's second half. It's front and center in the Fall Equinox Chart, the Aries Full Moon and our most powerful aspect pattern! This powerful half-month also features Pluto turning direct and a volatile Mars-Uranus square … as well as several flowing and magical happenings. Our listener chart features the Aries Full Moon (and its two powerful aspect patterns!) lining up on Bridget's 12th house Mars. Learn how this unique setup of natal and transiting points gives her opportunities far beyond Mars' natal meanings!

• Overview: 2:15

• 9/16: 3:09
• 9/17: 3:25
• 9/18: 8:30
• 9/19: 9:34
• 9/20: 10:14
• 9/22: 11:48

• 9/23: 15:58
• 9/24: 17:25
• 9/25: 22:20
• 9/27: 23:33
• 9/28: 23:49
• 9/30: 24:11

• Next Show's Highlights: 27:22
• Announcements: 28:59
• Listener Chart (Bridget, Apr 10 1979, 5:16 am, Burbank CA): 30:14
• Index: 50:30

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Fortuitous Jupiter-Pluto Sextile * Saturn Direct * Virgo New Moon * Free Session Winner * Venus-Mars Square * Listener Chart * More!

After all the intensity generated by the three summer eclipses — not to mention all those challenging aspect patterns! — it's a relief to see more flow showing up in the astrology for the first half of September. The headliner is a fortuitous Jupiter-Pluto sextile, backed up by three new flowing aspect patterns: a Grand Trine, Kite and Cradle. Saturn turns direct, and a Virgo New Moon contains both flowing and challenging aspect patterns. A Venus-Mars square and a new Double Yod Key land on the challenging side, while the seven peaking aspect patterns that started before September are pretty evenly balanced between challenge and flow. Remain mindful, but you can relax now … just a little bit! Our listener chart features the outer planet-fueled Virgo New Moon firing up Lucy's super-tight Moon-Uranus-Pluto Triple Conjunction. Learn how she can use this lunation to kick-start her opportunities for service, health, career and more!

• Overview: 1:45

• 9/1: 3:01
• 9/2: 3:28
• 9/3: 4:44
• 9/4: 5:41
• 9/5: 6:26

• 9/6: 7:35
• 9/7: 9:57
• 9/8: 11:55
• 9/9: 13:38
• 9/10: 18:41

• 9/11: 18:58
• 9/12: 20:01
• 9/13: 21:59
• 9/14: 23:53
• 9/15:24:04

• Next Show's Highlights: 24:28
• Announcements: 26:11
• Listener Chart (Lucy, 11/26/64, 9:05 pm, Harrisburg, IL): 28:07
• Index: 40:11

Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+ or Shamanic Healing session -- just as effective long-distance or in person. May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein AstroShaman.com Contact me "Benjamin displayed deep expertise and limitless compassion. I consider our session a turning point in my life ... I am provided with a lasting sense of peace and purpose that will remain and grow with me forever."

Mars and Mercury Direct * Event Timing thru 2018 * Auspicious Jupiter-Neptune Trine *  Harmoniously Aspected Pisces Full Moon * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Mars and Mercury turn direct in the second half of August. This finally clears the deck for significant new beginnings after the September 9 New Moon. We also have a shiningly auspicious Jupiter-Neptune trine, the Sun entering Virgo, a harmoniously aspected Pisces Full Moon and nine new aspect patterns! Our special feature is "Event Timing for the Rest of 2018." The second half of 2018 is tricky for those hoping to start a significant new project or make a major purchase. An unusually high concentration of retrograde personal planets makes this period unusually challenging for new beginnings. I explain basic astrological timing principles as they show the best initiation windows for the rest of the year! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!)Overview: 1:368/16: 2:228/17: 3:228/19: 5:038/20: 9:038/21: 9:458/23: 10:398/24: 12:068/25: 12:178/26: 12:588/27: 16:238/28: 18:098/30: 19:578/31: 20:41Next Show's Highlights: 21:27Listener Email / Announcement: 23:21Special Feature: Event Timing for the Rest of 2018: 27:04Special Feature P.S.: List of Event Timing Windows: 40:59Index: 45:20Hear This Week in Astrology on smartphones and tablets with Stitcher. Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Let EASE (Embodied Awakening Support Experience) help you experience or deepen your spiritual awakening. It's free! Try an Astrology+ or Shamanic Healing session -- just as effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein AstroShaman.com Contact me "Benjamin displayed deep expertise and limitless compassion. I consider our session a turning point in my life ... I am provided with a lasting sense of peace and purpose that will remain and grow with me forever."

"Hammered” Solar Eclipse * Quadruple Thor's Hammer! * Uranus Retrograde * Volatile Mars-Uranus Square * Listener Chart * Free Session Winner * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A “hammered” Solar Eclipse – which aspects a rare and challenging Quadruple Thor’s Hammer – highlights the first half of August. This is the third and final eclipse in an unusually intense eclipse season! We also have Uranus turning retrograde, a volatile Mars-Uranus square, and many potent aspect patterns. Listen in for the best ways to partner with these powerful energies! The 8/11 Solar Eclipse lands in the heart of Romy's listener chart, conjoining her Leonine Sun, Venus and Jupiter! It also squares three more natal planets. I tell Romy the broad range of opportunities this major eclipse stimulation gives her for the next 6 to 12 months! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!)Overview: 1:468/1: 2:368/3: 6:408/4: 7:198/5: 12:368/6: 13:098/7: 13:328/8: 16:098/9: 17:498/10: 18:438/11: 18:588/12: 27:458/13: 27:548/15: 28:23Next Show's Highlights: 28:43Announcements: 30:20Listener Chart (Romy, Aug 11 1979, 8:24 pm, San Francisco, CA): 31:54Index: 53:00Hear This Week in Astrology on smartphones and tablets with Stitcher. Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Let EASE (Embodied Awakening Support Experience) help you experience or deepen your spiritual awakening. It's free! Try an Astrology+ or Shamanic Healing session -- just as effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein AstroShaman.com Contact me "Benjamin displayed deep expertise and limitless compassion. I consider our session a turning point in my life ... I am provided with a lasting sense of peace and purpose that will remain and grow with me forever."

Total Lunar Eclipse! * Mercury Retrograde * Listener Chart * Sun enters Leo * Magical Saturn-Neptune quintile * New aspect patterns * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A potent Total Lunar Eclipse, the second of three summer eclipses, highlights the second half of July. We also have Mercury turning retrograde, the Sun entering Leo, and a magical Saturn-Neptune quintile – not to mention a new crop of aspect patterns! Our super-juicy Listener Chart features Carla, who is having the Lunar Eclipse conjoin or oppose her Sun, Venus, Mars, Midheaven and Nadir! The fact that each of these personal planets also rules one of Carla's angles creates even more possibilities for this eclipse to catalyze wonderful outcomes. Learn about these myriad opportunities for life-affirming release and adjustment! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!)Overview: 1:307/16: 2:177/17: 2:557/18:3:227/20: 4:057/22: 7:547/24: 8:407/25: 9:537/26: 10:237/27: 12:397/30: 20:447/31: 21:38Next Show's Highlights: 22:26Announcements: 24:03Listener Chart (Carla, 1/23/78, 12:52 PM, Hollywood, FL): 24:54Index: 51:00Hear This Week in Astrology on smartphones and tablets with Stitcher. Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Let EASE (Embodied Awakening Support Experience) help you experience or deepen your spiritual awakening. It's free! Try an Astrology+ or Shamanic Healing session -- just as effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein AstroShaman.com Contact me "Benjamin displayed deep expertise and limitless compassion. I consider our session a turning point in my life ... I am provided with a lasting sense of peace and purpose that will remain and grow with me forever."