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This Week in Astrology, Jan 18-24 2021 (#569)

This Week in Astrology, Jan 18-24 2021 (#569)

This week features an intense US Inauguration Day, with Saturn semi-square Neptune and Mars Conjunct Uranus. We also have a powerful Mars-Jupiter square, a new Grand Cross that supports compassionate partnership for a worthy cause, and 3 bonus aspects! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/569
18:3716/01/2021
This Week in Astrology, Jan 11-17 2021 (#568)

This Week in Astrology, Jan 11-17 2021 (#568)

This week is packed with astrological intensity, including one of the year's most important aspects: Jupiter Square Uranus. We also have Jupiter sextile Chiron, a Capricorn New Moon with an intense Pluto conjunction, Uranus turning direct and Mars square Saturn. As if that wasn't enough, we also have 8 bonus aspects that are not in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/568
30:1611/01/2021
This Week in Astrology, Jan 4-10 2021 (#567)

This Week in Astrology, Jan 4-10 2021 (#567)

This week's highlight is a semi-square between Jupiter and Neptune that lasts almost a month and a half. This minor hard aspect contains a wealth of both challenging and flowing possibilities! Mercury aspects four significant planets, Juno quincunxes Uranus, and we have a harmonious Venus-Mars sextile. Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/567
20:3202/01/2021
This Week in Astrology, Dec 28 2020 – Jan 3 2021 (#566)

This Week in Astrology, Dec 28 2020 – Jan 3 2021 (#566)

This week features a Full Moon in Cancer with a Chironic T-square and a Uranian Cradle, as well as 4 bonus aspects. We also announce January's free session winner. It's nice to have a relatively calm week after all the recent astrological intensity! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/566.
16:0828/12/2020
This Week in Astrology, Dec 21-27 2020 (#565)

This Week in Astrology, Dec 21-27 2020 (#565)

One of the decade’s most auspicious astrological events -- the “Great Conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn – headlines this week! The fact that these two planets are coming together in the first degree of Aquarius bodes well for the incoming Age of Aquarius. This momentous event is made even more potent because it happens just hours after the Winter Solstice – the beginning of the astrological new year. This week also features Mars Square Pluto, a peaking Grand Cross radiating service and compassion, and 8 bonus aspects! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/565
32:4319/12/2020
This Week in Astrology, Dec 14-20 2020 (#564)

This Week in Astrology, Dec 14-20 2020 (#564)

A Sagittarius Solar Eclipse aligned with a Grand Cross starts the week, followed by Saturn and Jupiter entering Aquarius to prepare for their historic Great Conjunction! We also have Chiron turning direct. Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/564
19:2914/12/2020
This Week in Astrology, Dec 7-13 2020 (#563)

This Week in Astrology, Dec 7-13 2020 (#563)

This week falls between two eclipses, so it may feel more intense than the events I describe might lead you to believe. We have a Mercury-boosted Grand Cross beginning and peaking, plus a Sun-enhanced Grand Cross peaking. We also have 4 bonus aspects! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/563
19:2406/12/2020
This Week in Astrology, Nov 30-Dec 6 2020 (#562)

This Week in Astrology, Nov 30-Dec 6 2020 (#562)

A Lunar Eclipse in Gemini, its aspects flung hither and yon, highlights this week. A boosted Grand Cross radiates wisdom, service and compassion. A Triple Yod highlights relationship, creativity and higher purpose, we have 7 bonus aspects, and I announce December's free session winner! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/562
21:1330/11/2020
This Week in Astrology, Nov 23-29 2020 (#561)

This Week in Astrology, Nov 23-29 2020 (#561)

This week's highlight is Neptune turning direct after being retrograde for more than five months. We also have Pluto aspecting the goddess of committed partnership and the peak of a Hard Rectangle aspect pattern. There are 8 bonus aspects , and I tell you about my Black Friday savings on prepaid Astrology readings! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/561
24:4522/11/2020
This Week in Astrology, Nov 16-22  2020 (#560)

This Week in Astrology, Nov 16-22 2020 (#560)

This week is dominated by 2 aspect patterns. A 4-month Grand Cross radiates service and compassion, and a Hard Rectangle catalyzes relationship shift. We also have the Sun entering Sagittarius and 8 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast. Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/560
18:3113/11/2020
This Week in Astrology, Nov 9-15 2020 (#559)

This Week in Astrology, Nov 9-15 2020 (#559)

2020's final Jupiter-Pluto conjunction is the star of this week's forecast. We'll also dive deep into the world-shaking Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto Triple Conjunction, this year's biggest astrology event, that includes Jupiter and Pluto. We also have Mars turning direct, a Scorpio new Moon, and 7 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast. Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/559
36:4007/11/2020
This Week in Astrology, Nov 2-8  2020 (#558)

This Week in Astrology, Nov 2-8 2020 (#558)

The end of Mercury retrograde – on Election Day in the US! – is this week's highlight. Mark your ballot carefully! We also have 5 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast.
16:0331/10/2020
This Week in Astrology, Oct 26 - Nov 1 2020 (#557)

This Week in Astrology, Oct 26 - Nov 1 2020 (#557)

This week's highlight is a Taurus Full Moon on Halloween, happening 3 days before election day in the US. This lunation features Uranus, bringer of surprise, shock and paradigm shift, tightly conjunct the Moon! I'll also talk about 5 bonus aspects that are not in my written forecast, and announce November's free session winner! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/557
14:2324/10/2020
This Week in Astrology, Oct 19-25 2020 (#556)

This Week in Astrology, Oct 19-25 2020 (#556)

This week, a Grand Cross peaks, stoking creativity and spirituality. You can break through your conditioned thinking to a new level of genius, thanks to the second peak of a Hard Rectangle. And the Sun Enters Scorpio. Plus I interpret 7 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/556
17:5917/10/2020
This Week in Astrology, Oct 12-18 2020 (#555)

This Week in Astrology, Oct 12-18 2020 (#555)

There's an extraordinary amount of astrological energy packed into this week! We have the final Jupiter-Neptune sextile, one of the year's most important aspects. Mercury turns retrograde. There's a Libra New Moon with an intense T-square. And we have 3 aspect patterns firing up creativity, spirituality, relationship challenge and soul aligned action – in addition to 5 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/555
25:0108/10/2020
This Week in Astrology, Oct 5-11 2020 (#554)

This Week in Astrology, Oct 5-11 2020 (#554)

A Mars-Pluto square brings the two planets of sex into a heated relationship this week. We also have 5 unique aspect patterns! A Thor’s Hammer amps up relationship and creativity, a Kite supports selfless service, and a Mystic Rectangle inspires soul-aligned action. A Hard Rectangle peaks, a Yod tests relationships, and we also have 3 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast. Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/554
15:2903/10/2020
This Week in Astrology, Sep 28-Oct 4, 2020 (#553)

This Week in Astrology, Sep 28-Oct 4, 2020 (#553)

Saturn and Pluto both turning direct highlights this week. We also have an Aries Full Moon with an intense Chiron conjunction and 3 new aspect patterns! A Hard Rectangle asks if you're ready to break through your conditioned thinking to a new level of genius. And 2 Yods support soulful service and test relationships. We also have 6 bonus aspects not included in my written forecast.
24:0727/09/2020
ThisWeekInAstrologyEp552--09-21-2020

ThisWeekInAstrologyEp552--09-21-2020

The week of September 21 features the Sun entering Libra – so we'll be taking an in-depth look at the Fall Equinox Chart. We also have a peaking T-square featuring Mercury, Mars, Saturn and Pluto … as well as a magical Star of David. This rare and fortuitous aspect pattern supports harmonious, energized creativity and communication – for five days only. All that plus 6 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/552/
19:5720/09/2020
This Week in Astrology, September 14-20, 2020 (#551)

This Week in Astrology, September 14-20, 2020 (#551)

A heavily aspected Virgo New Moon with a somber Sabian Symbol highlights the week of September 14. We also have a T-square featuring Mercury, Mars Saturn and Pluto that wants to be your megaphone so you can get your message out! Add in 6 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast, and you've got a powerful astrological week! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/551/
20:5012/09/2020
This Week In Astrology, September 7-13 2020 (#550)

This Week In Astrology, September 7-13 2020 (#550)

Mars stationing retrograde (and the aspects that color it) headlines this week. We also have expansive Jupiter turning direct and 5 bonus aspects! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/550/
26:2506/09/2020
This Week In Astrology, Aug 31-Sept 6 2020: Ep549

This Week In Astrology, Aug 31-Sept 6 2020: Ep549

A massively aspected Pisces Full Moon, complete with an amazing 5 aspect patterns, highlights the week. We also have 4 standalone aspect patterns peaking, as well as 9 bonus aspects! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/549/
26:1230/08/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 548 -- Aug 24-30 2020

This Week In Astrology Ep 548 -- Aug 24-30 2020

Relationship challenge and opportunity is highlighted this week – first and foremost by an insanely complicated aspect pattern that I'm calling a “Double Grand Cross / Double Mystic Rectangle”. Relationships are further catalyzed by a Hard Rectangle featuring the Sun, Venus, Ceres and Pluto. And powerful and harmonious communication and creativity are supported by a Mystic Rectangle. Plus we have 8 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/548/
23:2123/08/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 547 -- Aug 17-23 2020

This Week In Astrology Ep 547 -- Aug 17-23 2020

A Leo New Moon juiced up by a Kite and a Yod can energize your leadership and creativity. We also have an amazing variety of additional aspect patterns, including a Mystic Rectangle, a Grand Trine, a Cradle and a Grand Cross. All that plus 6 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/547/
18:5614/08/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 546 -- Aug 10-16 2020 (#546)

This Week In Astrology Ep 546 -- Aug 10-16 2020 (#546)

This super-dynamic week features Uranus turning Retrograde and the start of 5 Months of Mars Squaring Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter … which ties into 75 Days of Committed Partnership T-Squares! We also have lots more aspect pattern action: a new Cradle that can help you make a heart-connected relationship even better, 2 new Grand Trines that can help you stand out as a leader or entertainer, and the peaking of a Double Yod Key focused on committed partnership. Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/546/
16:4509/08/2020
ThisWeekInAstrologyEp545--08-03-2020

ThisWeekInAstrologyEp545--08-03-2020

It's a week loaded with aspect patterns. For starters, we have an Aquarius Full Moon with 3 aspect patterns that enrich its positive possibilities. A Thor’s Hammer can help you activate past life talents to serve others. A Double Yod Key can test and deepen committed partnership. And a Grand Trine can help you stand out as a leader or entertainer. Plus we have 3 bonus aspects that aren't in the written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/545/
18:1601/08/2020
ThisWeekInAstrologyEp544--07-27-2020

ThisWeekInAstrologyEp544--07-27-2020

One of 2020’s most important aspects – and one of its most harmonious – returns for its second appearance during the second half of July. Spiritual awakening and inspired creativity are only the start of the wonderful possibilities of this Jupiter-Neptune sextile! We also have the peaking of a committed partnership Grand Cross, and the start of a Thor's Hammer that can help you activate gifts and talents from past lives. There are 6 bonus aspects not in my written forecast, and I announce our August free session winner! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/544/
19:3226/07/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 543 -- 7-20-20

This Week In Astrology Ep 543 -- 7-20-20

A Cancer New Moon headlines the week. Its aspects include every member of the world-shaking Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto Triple Conjunction. We also have the Sun entering Leo, a committed partnership Grand Cross, and 4 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/543/.
14:1615/07/2020
Wounding and Healing: "This Week in Astrology" July 13-19 2020, #542

Wounding and Healing: "This Week in Astrology" July 13-19 2020, #542

A Mars-Chiron conjunction in Aries can fire up both wounding and healing this week. And the Sun aspects every social and transpersonal planet except Saturn. Finally, this episode marks a truly rare occurrence: all 7 events are bonus aspects that don't appear in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/542/ 
22:2012/07/2020
Mercury Direct, Chiron Retrograde: This Week In Astrology July 6-12 2020 (#541)

Mercury Direct, Chiron Retrograde: This Week In Astrology July 6-12 2020 (#541)

This week's highlights are two planetary stations: Chiron stationing retrograde and Mercury stationing direct. I'll also tell you about 4 bonus aspects not included in my written forecast! Show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/541/
17:2706/07/2020
ThisWeekInAstrologyEp540--06-29-20

ThisWeekInAstrologyEp540--06-29-20

We have 3 major astrology events this week, starting with one of the most important of 2020: namely, the second of three Jupiter-Pluto conjunctions! We also Saturn retrograding back into Capricorn, and the 3rd and final eclipse of the current series. Plus I announce July's free session winner!
32:4229/06/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 539 -- June 22-28 2020

This Week In Astrology Ep 539 -- June 22-28 2020

Neptune, ruler of awakening and inspiration, turns retrograde this week. We also have Venus ending her six-week retrograde and the peaking of a relationship Grand Trine. And we wrap up with three bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast: Chiron and Uranus aspecting Vesta, and an Energizer Bunny sextile between Mars and Saturn!
18:1021/06/2020
This Week in Astrology Ep 538,  June 15-21 2020

This Week in Astrology Ep 538, June 15-21 2020

This week features 3 important events: Mercury turning retrograde, the Summer Solstice chart, and the second of 3 eclipses: a Solar Eclipse in Cancer.
21:1317/06/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 537 -- 06-08-20

This Week In Astrology Ep 537 -- 06-08-20

Neptune is our highlighted planet this week. This mysterious planet receives a square from the Sun and a conjunction from Mars. This amplifies opportunities for spiritual awakening and inspired creativity … as long as you don't get caught up in low-side expressions like substance abuse or aimless drifting! We also have 3 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast, including 2 aspects to Chiron the wounded healer.
21:2507/06/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 536, June 1-7 2020

This Week In Astrology Ep 536, June 1-7 2020

A powerful Sagittarian eclipse — the first of 3 with strong relationship themes — lines up in the first half of June. Join me for a deep dive into the meaning of this eclipse, including its no-nonsense T-square! The relationship theme is reinforced — more harmoniously — with a new month-long Grand Trine.
25:0002/06/2020
This Week in Astrology, Ep 535: May 25-31 2020

This Week in Astrology, Ep 535: May 25-31 2020

This week features a Mars-Uranus sextile that's ideal for taking immediate action on your intuitive hits. We also have a Sun-Chiron sextile that harmoniously supports mentoring and healing, in addition to five bonus aspects that are not in my written forecast. Show notes are at https://www.astroshaman.com/535/
20:3627/05/2020
ThisWeekInAstrologyEp534--05-18-20

ThisWeekInAstrologyEp534--05-18-20

The second half of May features a mentally stimulating Gemini New Moon and a peaking Grand Trine that supports committed partnership. We also have an inspiring Venus-Neptune square and 6 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast!
14:2316/05/2020
3 Retrogrades in 4 Days: "This Week in Astrology" May 11-17 2020

3 Retrogrades in 4 Days: "This Week in Astrology" May 11-17 2020

We have a rare synchronicity this week: three planets turning retrograde within four days! These include Jupiter, Saturn and – most important – Venus. We also have a committed partnership Grand Trine firing up, and 7 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast! See the show notes at https://www.astroshaman.com/533/
32:2211/05/2020
This Week in Astrology, May 4-10 2020: Scorpio Full Moon

This Week in Astrology, May 4-10 2020: Scorpio Full Moon

A Scorpio Full Moon highlights the week of May 4. We also have the start of a Grand Trine that's all about committed partnership. Not only that, we have 7 bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast. Show notes are at https://www.astroshaman.com/532 
16:5203/05/2020
ThisWeekInAstrologyEp531--04-27-20

ThisWeekInAstrologyEp531--04-27-20

The week of April 27 features strong spiritual and creative opportunities with Venus square Neptune. A Chiron-Juno opposition opens the door to healing in committed partnership. And Mercury makes several aspects that energize learning and communication, including a Saturn square and a Uranus conjunction! Show notes: https://www.astroshaman.com/531
21:2826/04/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 530 -- April 20-26 2020

This Week In Astrology Ep 530 -- April 20-26 2020

This week has two major highlights: Pluto turns retrograde, inviting you to contemplate profound themes like death and rebirth. We also have an intense Taurus New Moon with hard aspects to all the outer and social planets. Handle with care! I'm also including several aspects that don't appear in my written forecast. Show notes are at https://www.astroshaman.com/530
27:4419/04/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 529 -- 4-13-20

This Week In Astrology Ep 529 -- 4-13-20

This week we have a peaking Grand Trine that supports easy relating and communication. We also have the Sun entering Taurus, and several Sun and Mercury aspects – most notably, the Sun squaring Pluto and Jupiter. Most of the aspects I'll be interpreting here are not included in my written forecast, so you're getting lots of bonus material!
15:3212/04/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 528 -- 04-06-20 - Libra Full Moon

This Week In Astrology Ep 528 -- 04-06-20 - Libra Full Moon

This week features a Libra Full Moon – and its aspects make it even more about relationships than usual! And I go deep on its Sabian Symbol. We also have a new Grand Trine that supports easy relating and communication, a volatile Mars-Uranus square, and lots of bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast. This is also the first weekly forecast that I'm simultaneously recording as an audio podcast and a video. Just like the early days of television, I'm going to do this straight through and correct any mistakes as I go. No editing afterward. Hopefully, what it lacks in polish it will make up for in energy – sort of a “live in the studio” vibe.
28:1006/04/2020
ThisWeekInAstrologyEp527--03-29-20

ThisWeekInAstrologyEp527--03-29-20

One of 2020’s most important events happens this week: a Jupiter-Pluto conjunction. Except that, energetically speaking, it’s really a Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto Triple Conjunction! I explain how this game-changing conjunction ties into the coronavirus crisis … and the global spiritual awakening that it’s here to catalyze.
29:3730/03/2020
ThisWeekInAstrologyEp526--03-23-20

ThisWeekInAstrologyEp526--03-23-20

An Aries New Moon with a divine Sabian Symbol headlines this week, along with a peaking T-square featuring the Sun, Chiron and the lunar nodes, and Venus trining both Jupiter and Pluto. We also have lots of bonus aspects not included in my written forecast, as well as my impromptu riff on the coronavirus as a catalyst for planetary awakening.
21:1421/03/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 525 -- 03-16-20

This Week In Astrology Ep 525 -- 03-16-20

A coronaviral Spring Equinox Chart highlights the second half of March. It includes a Capricorn Grand Stellium featuring the titanic Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto triple conjunction, as well as an intense Chironic T-square. We also have one of 2020’s biggest events: Saturn’s entry into Aquarius.
20:3516/03/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 524 --Mar 9-15 2020

This Week In Astrology Ep 524 --Mar 9-15 2020

Mercury turning direct and a Virgo/Neptune Full Moon are this week's top astrology stories. We also have a Cradle that can rock you with intuitive hits, and a bonus aspect that isn't in my written forecast.
15:5406/03/2020
This Week In Astrology Ep 523 -- 03-02-20

This Week In Astrology Ep 523 -- 03-02-20

Next week is eventful, with Mercury turning direct and a Virgo Full Moon, but this week is relatively tame. The biggest news is two conjunctions: Sun-Neptune and Venus-Uranus. And we have two bonus aspects that aren't in my written forecast.
10:3128/02/2020
"This Week in Astrology" Podcast Ep 522 - 2/23-3/1 2020

"This Week in Astrology" Podcast Ep 522 - 2/23-3/1 2020

This week features a Pisces New Moon, a peaking T-square, and several bonus aspects that weren't included in my written forecast. We also announce March's Free Session Winner!
15:2024/02/2020
This Week in Astrology Ep 521 - Feb 16-23 2020

This Week in Astrology Ep 521 - Feb 16-23 2020

One of 2020’s most powerful, long-lived and harmonious aspects – a Jupiter-Neptune sextile – highlights the February 16-23 timeframe. There’s also plenty more packed into this eventful period, including Mercury turning retrograde and two powerful aspect patterns!
20:3214/02/2020
This Week inAstrology, Feb 1-15 2020: Leo Full Moon and Lots of Venus!

This Week inAstrology, Feb 1-15 2020: Leo Full Moon and Lots of Venus!

A Leo Full Moon with two aspect patterns and a potent Sabian Symbol highlights the first half of February. Beyond that, Venus is the (evening) star of the show. She makes aspects to almost every slower planet, and forms an intense T-square with Chiron and the lunar nodes. Learn how all this can improve your relationships, creativity, finances and more! Click here for the show notes.
17:2028/01/2020