This Week in Astrology

Aries lunar eclipse * Mercury retrograde * Greg Bogart astrologer interview, Part 2 * Saturn enters Sagittarius * Jupiter-Neptune opposition * Fall Equinox chart * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A potent Aries lunar eclipse is first among several major astrological events during the second half of September. Other headliners include Mercury turning retrograde, Saturn entering Sagittarius and a Jupiter-Neptune opposition. We also look at the Fall Equinox chart, the rumors of Something Really Big happening around September 27, and more! I conclude my interview with master astrologer Greg Bogart, focusing on two of his recent books: Astrology and Spiritual Awakening, 2nd Edition and Planets in Therapy. Greg has been a professional astrologer for almost 35 years, and has a tremendous depth of astrological and spiritual wisdom. Part 1 of our two-hour discussion appeared on our previous show, Episode 405. 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: 2:349/16: 3:289/17: 3:329/18: 7:389/19: 8:259/20: 8:299/21: 8:319/22: 9:009/23: 10:559/24: 12:569/25: 13:479/26: 15:099/27: 15:129/28: 21:469/29: 21:519/30: 22:14Next Show's Highlights: 22:51Announcements: 24:24Greg Bogart astrologer interview (part 2 of 2): 27:01Index: 1:22:14Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Virgo solar eclipse * Greg Bogart astrologer interview, Part 1 * Venus turns direct * free session winner * 4 challenging T-squares * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A Virgo solar eclipse, with a special Chironic emphasis on health, is our headlining “skylight” for the first half of September. Venus turns direct (and conjoins Mars), and four challenging T-squares all fire up within nine days! Jupiter tangles with Uranus, and the Sun, Mercury and Mars aspect numerous outer planets. Things are heating up as autumn approaches! I interview master astrologer Greg Bogart, focusing on two of his recent books: Astrology and Spiritual Awakening, 2nd Edition and Planets in Therapy. Greg has been a professional astrologer for almost 35 years, and has a tremendous depth of astrological and spiritual wisdom. Part 1 of our two-hour discussion appears in this episode. Our in-depth conversation will conclude on the next episode (#406). 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: 2:079/1: 3:279/2: 5:249/3: 6:169/4: 6:419/5: 7:489/6: 9:089/7: 10:179/8: 11:249/9: 12:139/10: 12:329/11: 13:009/12: 13:039/13: 13:399/14: 15:269/15: 15:27Next Show's Highlights: 15:35Announcements: 16:22Greg Bogart astrologer interview (part 1 of 2): 20:05Index: 1:30:01Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Donald Trump astrologized * Tantric Grand Trines * Pisces Full Moon * Chiron and Uranus aspect Juno * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Sacred sexuality is one of the juicier themes brought forward by four cuddle-puddling Grand Trines! Other aspects also reinforce this sultry tantric theme. Also hot during the second half of August: a mystical Pisces Full Moon, possible testing of committed partnerships as Chiron and Uranus aspect Juno, and hard aspects to Mars from three slower planets. And the Sun enters health-loving, service-oriented Virgo! My 20-minute astrologization of Donald Trump focuses on his abrasive persona, mega-wealth indicators and the transits supporting his current high media profile. As always, harmonic charts provide important additional information! 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:1:428/16: 2:32 8/17: 2:358/18: 4:188/19: 5:088/20: 7:388/21: 8:168/22: 8:418/23: 9:56 8/24: 10:558/25: 11:008/26: 11:018/27: 11:388/28: 12:548/29: 12:578/30: 15:48 8/31: 15:51Next Show's Highlights: 16:18Email and announcements: 17:58 Donald Trump astrologized (6/14/46, 10:54 am, Queens, NY): 22:15Index: 40:51Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Jupiter-Saturn square * Bill Cosby scandal * Jupiter conjoins Venus and enters Virgo * Free session winner * Leo New Moon * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A Jupiter-Saturn square supporting balance, creativity and more highlights the first half of August. Other significant events include the second of three Venus-Jupiter conjunctions, Jupiter entering Virgo and a Leo New Moon. We’ll also discuss Saturn turning direct, two Pluto-Vesta squares and more! I look at the growing chorus of sexual abuse allegations plaguing Bill Cosby. Do his fourth harmonic chart and other astrological indicators show that he could be a serial sexual predator? NEW Harmonic Astrology Reading. Save $145 when you prepay your session by July 31! Are you passionate about self-discovery? Have you explored your natal chart, but sense that there might be even more helpful information hidden within it? Then my Harmonic Astrology Consultation might be just what you’re looking for! Learn 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: 2:308/1: 3:188/2: 3:458/3: 5:598/4: 7:518/5: 8:458/6: 9:568/7: 10:528/8: 11:238/9: 12:088/10: 12:098/11: 12:138/12: 12:368/13: 14:078/14: 15:388/15: 17:33Next Show's Highlights: 19:15Announcements: 21:12  Bill Cosby scandal (Bill Cosby, July 12 1937, 12:30 am, Philadelphia, PA): 25:01Index: 69:36Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Venus Retrograde * Pope Francis astrologized * Mars-Uranus-Pluto T-square * Aquarius Full Moon * Uranus retrograde * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Venus turning retrograde is the top “skylight” for the second half of July. Reflect on your relationships! Also featured is an intense and potentially volatile Mars-Uranus-Pluto T-square. We also have an Aquarius Full Moon, Uranus turning retrograde and more! I astrologize Pope Francis for over an hour, giving the astrological reasons why he has brought such a radically compassionate spirit to the Catholic Church. I include his natal chart, harmonic charts and transits in my in-depth interpretation of his personality and groundbreaking achievements. NEW Harmonic Astrology Reading. Save $145 thru July! Are you passionate about self-discovery? Have you explored your natal chart, but sense that there might be even more helpful information hidden within it? Then my Harmonic Astrology Consultation might be just what you’re looking for! Learn 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: 1:567/16: 3:037/17: 4:167/18: 5:177/19: 6:14 7/20: 6:567/21: 8:007/22: 8:197/23: 11:377/24: 12:087/25: 13:057/26:  16:187/27: 18:547/28: 19:257/29: 19:297/30: 19:497/31: 19:52Next Show's Highlights: 23:21Emails & Announcements: 24:59Pope Francis astrologized (Pope Francis, 12/17/36, 9 pm, Buenos Aires, Argentina): 33:44Index: 102:04 (1:42:04)Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Uranus-Pluto T-squares * Free session winner! * Venus-Jupiter conjunction * Sun-Saturn-Chiron Grand Trine * Capricorn Full Moon * Part 1 listener chart * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! The White House lit in rainbow colors to celebrate the United States Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage nationwide.The first half of July features clearly positive events such as a Venus-Jupiter conjunction, a Mars-Neptune trine and a Sun-Saturn-Chiron Grand Trine. It also features the lingering Uranus-Pluto square continuing to breed revolutionary transformation as it forms challenging T-squares with the Sun and Mars. A Capricorn Full Moon, a Cancer New Moon and an asteroid goddess Thor’s Hammer round out this half-month’s astrological highlights! In my Part 1 listener chart, I advise Ann on the best use of a transiting Mars-Uranus-Pluto T-square focusing in on her natal Mars and Saturn! NEW Harmonic Astrology Reading. Save $145 thru July! Are you passionate about self-discovery? Have you explored your natal chart, but sense that there might be even more helpful information hidden within it? Then Benjamin’s Harmonic Astrology Consultation might be just what you’re looking for! Learn 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: 1:437/1: 2:367/2: 5:467/3: 6:107/4: 6:527/5: 6:57 7/6: 9:287/7: 9:427/8: 10:017/9: 10:547/10: 11:427/11: 11:457/12: 11:48 7/13: 12:357/14: 13:567/15: 16:29Next Show's Highlights: 19:49Announcements: 21:25Part 1 listener chart (Ann, Feb 9 1946, 2:45 am, Evansville IN): 26:49Index: 45:25Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Asteroid goddess Grand Trine * live listener consultation * Gemini New Moon * Summer Solstice * Saturn-Pluto semisquare * Jupiter-Uranus trine * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Feminine power can flow easily and smoothly under an asteroid goddess Grand Trine, one of our “skylights” for the second half of June. Other notable events include a Gemini New Moon and the Summer Solstice. A Saturn-Pluto semisquare challenges existing structures, while a Jupiter-Uranus trine might bring unexpected luck! In my live listener consultation, I consult with 29-year-old Jaye Anne about her career. Should she be an energy healer, a life coach -- or a comedian? 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: 2:186/16: 3:006/17: 5:096/18: 5:146/19: 5:176/20: 5:436/21: 7:43 6/22: 9:126/23: 9:486/24: 10:586/25: 11:516/26: 11:556/27: 11:576/28: 12:16 6/29: 13:026/30: 13:23Next Show's Highlights: 13:47Announcements: 15:31Live listener consultation (Jaye Anne, June 8 1986, 11:23 pm, Leesburg, VA): 17:51Index: 86:57Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Mercury turns direct * free session winner * Sagittarius Full Moon * Saturn retrogrades into Scorpio * Sun, Mercury and Mars lit up in Gemini * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Learning and communication is a persistent theme during the first half of June, thanks to numerous aspects to the Sun, Mercury and Mars in Gemini. Other “skylights” include Mercury turning direct, Saturn retrograding into Scorpio and a Sagittarius Full Moon! Our Part 1 listener chart features Victoria's natal Grand Cross (Moon-Sun-Mars-Chiron-Part of Fortune) receiving a direct hit from the transiting Mars-Pallas-Chiron T-square! 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: 2:246/1: 1:446/2: 2:176/3: 2:336/4: 7:086/5: 8:076/6: 8:096/7: 9:45 6/8: 10:116/9: 10:336/10: 11:076/11: 11:416/12: 13:236/13: 14:076/14: 14:11 6/15: 15:03Next Show's Highlights: 15:24Announcements: 17:09Part 1 listener chart (Victoria, 6/14/65, 2:15 am, Washington, DC): 21:03Index: 36:30Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Jupiter-Pluto quincunx (wealth expansion?) * Mercury retrograde * live listener consultation * Taurus New Moon * Venus-Neptune trine (good fortune?) * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A Jupiter-Pluto quincunx opens wealth expansion possibilities during the second half of May. This half-month also supports resource accumulation with a Taurus New Moon. Mercury turns retrograde, the Sun enters Gemini, and Mars and Uranus create an edgy semi-square. And abundant good fortune can flow from a Venus-Neptune trine! Our live listener consultation features Louise's relationship with her 20-year-old daughter Leanne. Leanne has struggled with a debilitating syndrome called ME/CFS for most of her life. I use astrology to help Louise understand the higher soul purpose behind this challenging situation. 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: 2:245/16: 2:485/17: 3:54 5/18: 4:235/19: 9:195/20: 9:195/21: 9:405/22: 12:055/23: 12:345/24: 12:37 5/25: 14:085/26: 15:225/27: 15:255/28: 16:005/29: 16:035/30: 16:455/31: 16:59Next Show's Highlights: 17:39Announcements: 19:18Live listener consultation (Louise, 1/22/61, 11:45 PM, Manchester, UK / her daughter Leanne, 8/31/94, 8:33 AM, Ipswich, UK): 22:44Index: 94:55Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN

Scorpio Full Moon * Part 1 listener chart * Saturn-Uranus sesquiquadrate * free session winner * hard Mars aspects to Saturn and Pluto * more! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! The theme of interdependence is highlighted by a Scorpio Full Moon. Also featured during the first half of May: a challenging Saturn-Uranus sesquiquadrate, hard Mars aspects to Saturn and Pluto, Law of Attraction opportunities with Mercury aspecting Saturn and Neptune, and more! Our Part 1 listener chart features Juls' midheaven ruler Mercury and midheaven receiving transits from Neptune, Saturn and Mercury! 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: 2:245/1: 2:585.2: 3:245/3: 3:36 5/4: 7:455/5: 8:585/6: 9:025/7: 9:215/8: 9:495/9: 9:535/10: 10:41 5/11: 11:395/12: 12:125/13: 13:285/14: 13:405/15:13:44Next Show's Highlights:14:17Announcements:16:05Part 1 listener chart (Juls, 6/18/69, 11:05 am, Melbourne, Australia): 28:36Index: 33:12Hear 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! Try my Awakening Activation and Shamanic Healing -- effective long-distance or in person. Visit our FREE show archive -- an astrological education awaits you! May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Astrologer/Shamanic Healer AstroShaman.com Contact me "You got right to the heart of what I’m dealing with, and gave me such wonderful tools to work with all the craziness in my life right now. Very empowering!"       -- Janet Edwards, Chattanooga, TN