We had a whole lot more to say about this week’s astrology than what made it into this video. 😂

We originally recorded a big section on the **Mars–Jupiter square**, then got interrupted and paused the recording. When we came back, that entire first part of the video had vanished. Gone. Apparently Mercury wasn’t finished with us yet.

So, we pick things up with **Mars square Neptune** as we move through the space between August’s two eclipses.

Mars square Neptune can bring fatigue, overwhelm and the frustrating feeling that you should be doing something without being entirely sure what that something is. But it can also be deeply creative and inspirational—and sometimes the most productive response is to stop pushing and give yourself some room.

From there, we move into a fascinating Monday with **Mercury trine Saturn and Venus sextile Jupiter**, followed by several unusually quiet days with the Moon in Scorpio. That quiet gives us some space to go inward, think about boundaries and protection, and process what eclipse season has already stirred up.

Later in the week, **Venus opposes Saturn**, bringing relationships, values, people pleasing and boundaries into sharper focus.

And then Leo season has one final surprise for us.

Before the Sun enters Virgo on Saturday, it crosses the **South Node at 29° Leo**—one last opportunity to release some of the baggage we've accumulated before we get a much-needed return to Earth energy.

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**00:00** Mars square Neptune — fatigue, overwhelm & inspiration

🌑 **WE'RE BETWEEN TWO ECLIPSES**

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It walks you through the August eclipses, what eclipse season can bring up, and practical ways to work with the energy without treating every eclipse like an astrological emergency.

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The **Sun enters Virgo Saturday, August 22 at 8:18 PM MDT**, and after all this fire, water and eclipse intensity, we are VERY ready for a little Earth.

Let us know in the comments: **What are you ready to leave behind as the Sun crosses the South Node?**

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This week is a big one.

Mercury finally leaves Cancer and moves into Leo, Venus is busy making aspects from her own sign of Libra, Mars moves into Cancer — and right in the middle of it all, we have the August 12 total solar eclipse in Leo.

We take a closer look at this South Node eclipse and what it might be asking us to release, while also looking at all the astrology happening around it. With plenty of fire and air in the chart, it may be very easy to get swept up in ideas, overthinking and nervous-system overload. Grounding matters.

We also talk about the unusual gift of having the Moon, Venus and Sun all in their own signs leading into the eclipse, planetary remediation and charitable giving, and the importance of asking a deceptively simple question: What do I actually want?

The eclipse itself isn't tightly connected to everything else happening in the chart, which gives us an interesting possibility: life can keep happening while one particular area asks for our attention, release and adjustment.

After the eclipse, things lighten up. Mercury sextiles Venus and meets Jupiter in Leo, and the weekend offers some lovely energy for writing, creativity, generosity, self-expression and maybe even a little karaoke.

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🔭 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome + the astrology of August 9–15

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August opens with a very different feeling than July.

In this week's Sky Notes, Tracy and Lillian do a July debrief, discuss the astrology of the overall cultural patterns we’re living through, and explore why August feels more grounded, purposeful, and quietly preparatory as we move toward eclipse season.

We discuss:

Whether you're planning your month or simply trying to understand the changing energy around you, this episode will help you work with the astrology instead of feeling swept away by it.

✨ Topics include:

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Looking Back at July

01:20 FAFO, Accountability & the End of July

03:10 August's Big Themes 04:40 Chiron Retrograde: The Last Journey Through Aries

09:10 Individualism, Collective Healing & Chiron

17:40 Preparing for Eclipse Season

18:10 Mars Returns to Cancer

22:00 Mercury Leaves Cancer & Emotional Processing

26:40 Astrology for August 1–8 Begins

27:20 Chiron Stations Retrograde

28:10 August 4 Void of Course Moon

29:45 Taurus Moon: Ground Yourself

31:50 Venus Enters Libra

33:20 Sun Trine Saturn

34:05 Venus Quincunx Chiron

37:00 Weekend Energy & Final Thoughts

The final week of July 2026 marks a major turning point in the astrology. The Lunar Nodes change signs, Saturn turns retrograde, Jupiter reaches the heart of the Sun (Jupiter cazimi), and the stage is set for an entirely new chapter to begin.

A quick Mercury retrograde confession... If you watched this episode and wondered why we never talked about the Aquarius Full Moon—even though it's mentioned in the intro—you're not imagining things!

We somehow forgot to discuss it during the recording, despite having the chart ready to share on screen. We recorded a new segment afterward to edit into the episode... and then Mercury retrograde reminded us why backups matter. In the excitement of trying a new workflow, the recording disappeared before we downloaded it, and although Lillian had saved a copy, we couldn't find it.

Frustrating? A little. Helpful? Absolutely.

Instead of ruining the episode, Mercury retrograde exposed a crack in our production process that we can now fix before it becomes a much bigger problem.

Rather than trying to recreate the segment from memory, I wrote a companion blog exploring the Aquarius Full Moon in depth, including the rare 0° cardinal angles, Jupiter cazimi, Pluto's influence, and practical ways to work with this powerful lunation.

🌕 Read the Full Moon companion article here:

In this episode:

Timestamps:

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This week's astrology has a noticeably different feel.

Mars and Saturn help us build something that lasts, while Jupiter forms supportive aspects to Neptune and Uranus, opening the door to inspiration, opportunity and unexpected breakthroughs.

Leo season begins midweek, Mercury stations direct on Thursday, and we also experience a long Void of Course Moon that can become surprisingly productive—if you know how to work with it.

In this week's Sky Notes we cover:

✨ Why this week's sextiles are opportunities you don't want to overlook.

If astrology helps you understand yourself a little better each week, you're in the right place.

00:00 Welcome & This Week's Theme

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Wondering why this week feels like life is alternating the gas pedal and the brake intermittently?

This week's astrology has a serious case of what Tracy calls the **"Hurkey Jerky."** With Mercury retrograde, a powerful Mercury cazimi, a Cancer New Moon, multiple Void of Course Moons, and major outer planet aspects building, the energy is full of starts, stops, insights, and unexpected course corrections.

Join Tracy and Lillian as they break down the astrology for **July 12–18**, explain what it means in plain English, and share practical ways to work with the week's energy instead of fighting against it.

✨ In this episode:

**Timestamps**

00:00 Welcome & This Week's "Hurkey Jerky" Energy

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July began with a bang. This 2nd week we're coming off major astrological shifts, including Mars entering Gemini, Jupiter entering Leo, and a Full Moon that sets the tone for an incredibly dynamic month ahead.

In this episode of Sky Notes, Tracy and Lillian explore the astrology of July 5–11, discussing Mars conjunct Uranus, Mars sextile Neptune, long Void-of-Course Moon periods, nostalgia, grounding practices, and why July may feel like a month of "stop, go, stop, go."

Whether you're new to astrology or a seasoned student, you'll come away with practical ways to work with this week's energy instead of feeling overwhelmed by it.

00:00 Welcome & July overview

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July arrives with a bang.

This week we're unpacking the astrology of July- plus some extra details about July 1st to the 4th, including a powerful Jupiter–Chiron square, Mars meeting Uranus, Mars sextile Neptune, the first of many long Void of Course Moons, and why the entire month may feel like **stop... go... stop... go.**

We also explore:

* Why grounding yourself isn't optional this month.

Whether you're new to astrology or have been studying for years, our goal is always the same: to help you understand the energy so you can work *with* it instead of against it (or in some cases, running from it).

✨ Want to know what we're planning and how to connect with us?

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00:00 Introduction & July overview

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The Astrology of June 21–30, 2026 + A Look at the Solstice

In this episode of Sky Notes, Tracy Quinlan and Lillian explore the astrology of the June Solstice and the final days of June.

The Summer Solstice marks a major turning point in the year, and this chart suggests we're entering a season of transition, reflection, nostalgia, and collective change. Together, we unpack the Solstice chart, discuss themes of pruning and purification, and explore what happens when Cancer season amplifies memory, belonging, and the stories we tell ourselves about the past.

We also cover:

✨ The June 21 Summer Solstice

This period may feel emotional, nostalgic, creative, and at times overwhelming. We discuss practical ways to work with the energy, including grounding practices, energetic hygiene, creativity, reflection, and giving yourself permission to revisit old stories with new understanding.

Whether you're looking for guidance, insight, or simply a broader perspective on the astrology unfolding around us, we hope this conversation helps you navigate the weeks ahead with a little more awareness and intention.

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next week for another episode of Sky Notes.

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In this episode of Sky Notes we talk about the astrology of June 14-20. There’s tension - a New Moon that wants you to start while the rest of the month is busy finishing stuff - runs through the whole third week of June.

Tracy and Lillian walk through the week of June 14-20: the Gemini New Moon at 24 degrees, Venus running her gauntlet through Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and the big one - Chiron leaving Aries to dip a toe into Taurus. Along the way they get into root chakras and cranial sacral work, why this year's short supply of earth makes grounding a conscious choice, a Venus-in-Leo "fly your freak flag" pep talk and more.

Plus: what "healing" actually means when you call Chiron the wounded healer, and the Gen X childhood thread that fits Chiron in Aries a little too well.

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0:00 Welcome - the week of June 14-20

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