Episode 329 | The Shift to Aquarius: Recreate Yourself!
As the Sun transitions to Aquarius, a story begins involving the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Pluto. A final sextile aspect forms between rulemaking Saturn and rulebreaking Uranus. Mars finishes up a lot of work in Capricorn before entering Aquarius. And the Taurus First Quarter Moon has its hands full with all those planets in Aquarius.
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Astrology Highlights for Jan. 12-18, 2026: Now We Embark
And now, with Mercury conjunct Mars on the Sabian symbol 27 Capricorn: A Mountain Pilgrimage, we embark on our climb. We book the venue for the concert, draft a blueprint, and storyboard a video. We turn the passionate story into a reality.
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Episode 328 | Capricorn New Moon: Reading Tea Leaves!
Communications go into overdrive as Mercury aspects Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. Venus makes soothing aspects with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and enters independent Aquarius. The Sun embraces both tradition and innovation as it connects with Saturn and Uranus. And the week ends with a zestier-than-usual Capricorn New Moon.
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Astrology Highlights for Jan. 5-11, 2026: Reset Point
As the Sun in Capricorn opposes Jupiter, it will apply a check to such excesses of enthusiasm. Capricorn’s motto is, “Slow and steady wins the race.” And in Cancer, even Jupiter thinks twice before leaping off into bold adventures.
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Episode 327 | The Sun joins Venus and Mars: A Hidden Choir Singing!
We welcome the new year with Venus and Mars in a conjunction to each other and both to the Sun, and all three in opposition to Jupiter. The Libra Last Quarter Moon adds to the week’s emphasis on relationships, and a listener question about finding purpose in your birth chart.
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Cancer Full Moon: The Awakened Heart
When our lunar hearts are opened at this Cancerian Full Moon, let’s leave them open and let them teach us, soften us, and bring us closer to one another. Our awakened hearts can draw us, gracefully and naturally, into the joyful light of the Moon, setting us aglow with the comfort, hope, and merriment of our own Buddha natures.
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Astrology Highlights for Dec. 22-28, 2025: Silent Night
No matter how tough we normally are, especially in a week dominated by planets in indominable Capricorn, we may feel vulnerable, prone. Wiley escape may feel like our only defense – and this is good astral weather for sneaking away from the Christmas festivities to spend time alone in rest, reflection, and meditation.
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Episode 326 | Venus enters Capricorn: A Blueprint for Love, Money, and Values!
This week: Happy Holidays!… and quieter skies, as the universe offers a bit of a holiday reprieve. Venus and Neptune challenge beliefs about relationships and values. Venus puts on her investor hat as she goes to work in Capricorn. There is a sizzling First Quarter Moon in Aries, and a listener question about how AI may impact astrology.
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Astrology Highlights for Dec. 15-21, 2025: Brightness, Patience, and Ascent
At the Capricorn solstice, there’s no place to go but up. Over the coming months, the Sun will begin its gradual ascent, eventually reaching its highest point at the summer solstice. Fittingly, we make resolutions at this time of year. To what heights might we climb in the year ahead? Meanwhile, it’s dark and cold, and we light fires and candles and plug in sparkling lights to remind us that it won’t be this dark forever.
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Episode 325 | Sagittarius New Moon: A Slow Celebration!
the adventuresome Sagittarius New Moon season gets off to a bit of a strained beginning as the Sun squares off with Saturn and Neptune. Relationships and values are put to the test when Venus and Saturn meet in a difficult aspect. We honor the solstice as the Sun enters Capricorn, and the return of Listener Questions!
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