The last few weeks have featured momentous events, including two potent eclipses and the mighty Saturn-Pluto conjunction. The effects of these powerful events are still resonating, but it's a relief to have a relatively quiet interlude to regroup during the second half of January. But there's still plenty of astrological opportunity. You can revolutionize your life with an Aquarius New Moon. Two Mercury-Uranus aspects fuel intuitive flashes, and the interplay of Venus, Mars and Neptune offers juicy creative and spiritual possibilities!

The most important astrology event of 2020 – a Saturn-Pluto conjunction – highlights the first half of January. We also have a potent lunar eclipse strongly colored by this conjunction, as well as Uranus turning direct.

This forecast only contains two events, but they’re both significant: the Winter Solstice chart and a Solar Eclipse in Capricorn. Both events have already happened, but they’re still worth learning about because they’ll influence you for the next 3 to 12 months! I apologize for the extreme lateness of this podcast. My beloved partner Maeikisala suffered a major stroke on December 11. (Her blood pressure has finally stabilized, and she’s now in an inpatient rehab facility.) I’ve been making her my top priority since then, and am pleasantly surprised that I got this podcast done at all!

We have a potent astrological week Dec 9 thru 15. For starters, Jupiter trines Uranus and Chiron turns direct. We also have a powerfully aspected Gemini Full Moon and a peaking Cradle aspect pattern!

The week of Dec 2 features Jupiter entering Capricorn and squaring Chiron. We also have two harmonious aspect patterns!

Inspiring, uplifting astrology events mark the week of Nov 18. New hope blossoms with the Sun in Sagittarius and Mercury turning direct. And a Grand Trine makes it easier to pursue your life purpose with inspired enthusiasm! Of course, there’s also some potential challenge, especially with a Mars-Uranus opposition. But it’s nice to be able to give you a forecast this rosy!

The abundant energy of a “git 'er done” Mars-Jupiter sextile highlights the week of Nov 11. We also have a Taurus Full Moon harmoniously blended with a Cradle aspect pattern, as well as that Cradle reaching its first peak. A Venus-Neptune square loaded with spiritual and creative possibilities rounds out the week, along with a peaking Finger of God.

The week of Nov 4 features the grand finale of one of 2019's most important aspects: a Saturn-Neptune square. We also have a potent Mars-Pluto square, whose extreme volatility requires special handling. We also have 4 new aspect patterns starting, and 2 more peaking.

As if to emphasize how scary some people find Mercury Retrograde, the next one starts on Halloween! Also in this week starting on Oct 28, we have a new Grand Trine and Kite that share most of the same planets. And we close with the peaking of a Mystic Rectangle that calls you to align with your unique life purpose.

A Scorpio New Moon strongly influenced by Uranus highlights the week of October 21. We also have the Sun entering Scorpio, an intense T-square featuring Mars, Saturn and the lunar nodes, a magical Mystic Rectangle, and a potentially fortuitous Jupiter-Ceres conjunction.

A harmonious Grand Trine with Venus, Neptune and the North Node smoothly supports inspired creativity and awakened consciousness. That's one of two featured events the week of October 14. The other is an electrifying Jupiter-Uranus sesquare. Plus I announce a new level in my AstroShaman Astrology Mentoring Membership, available at a significantly reduced price.

An Aries Full Moon strongly squared by Pluto and Saturn headlines the week of October 7. We also have an electrifying Jupiter-Uranus sesquare and a challenging T-square. Fortunately, all this intensity is softened by two Grand Trines built around Neptune and the North Node!

Pluto, Mister Power, Wealth and Shadow Work himself, turns direct this week. We also have a Neptune-Juno opposition and one major aspect pattern: a peaking T-square featuring Ceres, Juno, Jupiter & Neptune.

The week starting September 23 features the Fall Equinox. Its chart gives a sense of the new season’s energies, and it features a potent T-square that includes most of the personal planets as well as Saturn, Pluto and the lunar nodes. We also have a Libra New Moon that’s one of the least aspected lunations of 2019. But the two aspects it does have are important! There's also the third T-square in the series highlighting Saturn and the lunar nodes, a new Thor's Hammer and a peaking Envelope.

Not only does Saturn turn direct this week, we also have the third and final occurrence of one of 2019’s most powerful aspects: a Jupiter-Neptune square. We also discuss 2 new T-squares featuring Saturn, Pluto and the lunar nodes aligning with Mercury and Venus. This forecast only includes the most important astrological events of the week. I’m extra busy right now – I’m hoping to launch my new online memberships — group astrology mentoring and “Awakening Plus” — on October 1. Because of this, I honestly don’t have time to forecast the less important events this time. But I believe that the major events in this forecast will give you more than enough to chew on! :-) Learn more about Online Group Astrology Mentoring at http://www.astroshaman.com/astrology-mentoring-membership-forming-now/.

A heavily aspected Pisces Full Moon highlights the Sept 9-15 forecast week. We also have Mars and Neptune in 2 peaking aspect patterns: a Mystic Rectangle with Mars-Saturn-Neptune and the Lunar Nodes, and a T-square featuring Mars-Jupiter and Neptune. I hope to launch my Online Astrology Mentoring Group within a couple of weeks! Learn more at http://www.astroshaman.com/astrology-mentoring-membership-forming-now/.

4 Jupiter-Neptune T-squares * Harmonious Saturn-Neptune Mystic Rectangle * More!

August 26-Sept 1, 2019 Astrology Forecast Why is the August 30 Virgo New Moon “deeply personal”? Because it forms a Grand Stellium with all five personal planets. This gives the second half of August a Vibrantly Virgo Vibe, perfect for serving others, health, and detail work. Not only that, all these Virgo personal planets help create powerful T-squares and Mystic Rectangles at the end of the month. These aspect patterns are great for spiritual awakening, inspired creativity, Law of Attraction manifestation and much more! My new online astrology mentoring membership will launch soon. Join the waitlist now -- no risk or obligation! We also announce September's free session winner. Enjoy this episode!

Big Changes to this Podcast! * Venus-Mars Conjunction in Virgo * Sun Enters Virgo * Free Session Winner * More! Radical change has come to this podcast, starting with this edition! Episode #500 – a huge milestone – is the perfect time to shake things up! Changes include: weekly forecast episodes – short and easy to fit into your schedule additional bonus episodes with interactive listener consultations, solo chart interpretations, astrologer interviews, etc. no more prerecorded ads the podcast blog is transitioning to AstroShaman.com Full details are in this episode. I hope that these changes help you enjoy This Week in Astrology more, and make it more useful to you. This episode's main astrological event is a Venus-Mars conjunction. This lets you focus Virgo's passion for endless improvement on your relationships. We also have the Sun entering Virgo and  much more! Big changes to this podcast!: 1:01 Forecast overview: 5:19 8/16: 5:39 8/17: 6:02 8/21: 6:49 8/22: 7:36 8/23: 8:02 8/24: 8:23 8/25: 9:24 Next show's highlights: 9:51 Announcements: 11:01 Index: 15:07 May the stars light your way, Benjamin Bernstein Contact me Learn how my new online astrology mentoring group can help you improve your astrology mastery!

Jupiter Direct * Uranus Retrograde * Aquarius Full Moon * Interactive Listener Consultation * New Astrology Mentoring Membership! * Free Session Winner Jupiter turns direct and Uranus turns retrograde in the first half of August. We also have an Aquarius Full Moon loaded with relationship aspects, the Sun and Venus aspecting almost every slow planet in the sky, and two new aspect patterns! Grant wants to know his ideal career. In our Interactive Listener Consultation, we have a novel experience: Grant's natal chart is ambiguous regarding Grant's soul-aligned work, but his secondary progressions show it loud and clear! I announce my new online astrology mentoring group! Learn more about this awesome opportunity to take your astrology skills to the next level! This podcast includes only the most important astrological events. You can read my complete forecast here. Overview: 1:59 8/2: 2:49 8/7: 3:05 8/8: 3:36 8/9: 4:08 8/10: 4:39 8/11: 5:11 8/14: 7:45 8/15: 9:21 Next show's highlights: 13:29 Announcements: 15:57 Interactive Listener Chart: Grant (Feb 10 1989, 10:11 pm, Houston, TX): 20:52 Index: 1:29:18 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."  

Capricorn Lunar Eclipse * Leo New Moon * Mercury Direct * Save $40/hr thru July 16 * Rare Sextuple Yod! Two lunations bookend the second half of July: a Capricorn Lunar Eclipse and a Leo New Moon. We also have Mercury turning direct, the Sun entering Leo, and several powerful aspect patterns – including an extremely rare Sextuple Yod! This podcast includes only the most important astrological events. You can read my complete forecast here. Overview: 1:22 7/16: 2:10 7/17: 7:27 7/18: 8:02 7/21: 9:13 7/22: 10:14 7/23: 11:38 7/25: 13:47 7/26: 14:09 7/29: 14:42 7/31: 15:12 Next show's highlights: 20:50 Announcements: 21:29 Index: 26:18 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+ or Life Coaching 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."

Total Solar Eclipse w/ powerful healing opportunities * Mercury & Chiron retrograde * TWO free session winners * Mars square Uranus * Eclipse special! A Total Solar Eclipse can catalyze powerful healing opportunities in the first half of July. We also have Mercury and Chiron turning retrograde. Uranus also contributes electrical intensity as it squares Mars. There’s also much more in this busy forecast! I announce TWO free session winners! One is the monthly 60-minute Astrology+ session winner. The other, drawn randomly from the 3-question survey entries, has won a 90-minute session! Finally, starting with this podcast, I'm honoring the survey's most frequent request. I'm slowing down my forecast delivery a bit, and am only including the most important events. You can always read the complete forecast at http://www.astroshaman.com/category/astrological-forecasts/. Overview: 1:37 7/2: 4:01 7/3: 14:41 7/6:16:53 7/7: 18:04 7/8: 19:22 7/9: 20:34 7/10: 21:13 7/11: 22:07 7/14: 24:07 Next show's highlights: 24:38 Announcements: 26:31 Index: 32:14 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."  

Neptune squares Jupiter, sextiles Saturn and turns retrograde! * Potent Summer Solstice Chart * My amazing business transits analyzed * Sagittarius Full Moon * 3-Question Survey w/ free session giveaway* More!   Neptune is the undisputed star of this forecast. A Jupiter-Neptune square and a Saturn-Neptune sextile – two of 2019’s most important aspects — are exact in the second half of June. As if that wasn’t enough, Neptune also turns retrograde! But that isn’t all. We also have a potent Summer Solstice Chart, a Sagittarius Full Moon, Mercury and Mars teaming up to oppose Pluto, and more. Learn how to harness all this astrological power for your highest good! ******************** For our special feature, I analyze the amazing, once-in-a-lifetime business transits I'm currently experiencing. It's a perfect storm of breakthrough opportunity for the next several years. For starters, I have transiting Pluto conduct my midheaven ruler and Uranus conduct my midheaven – at the same time! I break it all down step by step, and link to two PDFs in the index below so you can see what I'm talking about. You can use this technique to scrutinize your own personal transits for any important theme! ******************** I also announce a simple three-question survey. Respond by the end of June for a chance to win a free 90-minute Astrology+ session with me – a $270 value! Here are the survey questions: 1. What one thing do you like MOST about This Week in Astrology? 2. What one thing do you like LEAST about This Week in Astrology? 3. If you could CHANGE ONE THING about This Week in Astrology, what would it be? Overview: 1:32 6/16: 2:17 6/17: 5:42 6/18: 8:16 6/19: 11:08 6/21:12:33 6/22: 16:01 6/23: 16:11 6/24: 18:51 6/27: 19:55 6/28: 20:49 Next show's highlights: 21:45 My amazing business transits analyzed: 29:28                  Transit biwheel                  Career transits spreadsheet Index: 52:53 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Quantum leaps w/ Jupiter-Uranus sesquare * June 6 "start it now!" electional opportunity * Free session winner * Gemini New Moon * July eclipses * More! Quantum leaps and unexpected awakenings are catalyzed by a Jupiter-Uranus sesquare. The first half of June also features a Gemini New Moon and relationship transformation under a Pluto-Juno opposition. Three new aspect patterns kick off, and Mars aspects three slower planets on the same day! Instead of interpreting a listener chart, we explore an extraordinary "start it now!" electional opportunity on June 6. (There won't be a comparable opportunity until late September.) You'll also learn about the powerful eclipses coming up in July! Overview: 1:36 6/1: 2:21 6/2: 3:35 6/3: 4:04 6/6: 5:18 6/7: 6:33 6/9: 7:51 6/10: 8:58 6/11: 9:12 6/12: 9:49 6/13: 10:03 6/14: 10:38 6/15: 11:40 Next show's highlights: 12:38 June 6 "start it now!" opportunity + July eclipses: 14:26 Index: 29:05 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Relationship growth opportunities * Scorpio Full Moon * Interactive listener consultation * 6 new aspect patterns * Sun enters Gemini * More! Relationship growth opportunities are catalyzed by numerous astrological events in the second half of May. These include a Scorpio Full Moon and most of our six new aspect patterns. We also have the Sun entering Gemini, as well as Neptune aspects encouraging inspired creativity and spiritual awakening. Our interactive listener consultation features Nicole. Transiting Uranus is about to conjoin her natal North Node and square her natal Jupiter/Venus conjunction. We spend almost an hour discussing how she can work with this potent transit in the areas of spirituality, career, life purpose and more! Overview: 1:36 5/16: 2:17 5/17: 2:31 5/18: 3:21 5/20: 7:41 5/21: 8:12 5/22: 10:58 5/23: 11:24 5/24: 12:47 5/26: 13:00 5/28: 14:09 5/29: 15:05 5/30: 15:50 5/31: 17:09 Next show's highlights: 18:20 Announcements: 20:05 Interactive listener consultation: Nicole (June 12 1967, 1:57 pm, New York, NY): 20:50 Index: 1:21:53 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Jupiter and Pluto team up to aspect 4 personal planets! * Taurus New Moon * Interactive listener consultation * Long-lived Uranus-Neptune semi-square * Free session winner * 2 Cradles * More! In the first half of May, potent Jupiter and Pluto team up to aspect four personal planets!* These aspects and their various meanings headline this forecast. We’ll also interpret a Taurus New Moon, a long-lived Uranus-Neptune semi-square, two new Cradles, and more! * All five personal planets, actually, but I only use the Moon for lunations in these forecasts. Our interactive listener consultation features Anne. We discuss how she can "get through my tough aspects so I can finally invite and keep a healthy lifelong relationship." We spend over 50 minutes analyzing her natal chart, transits, secondary progressions and solar return to gain insight into this critical question. Overview: 1:48 5/1: 2:32 5/2: 5:24 5/4: 7:10 5/5: 10:25 5/7: 11:32 5/8: 12:19 5/9: 12:55 5/11: 14:44 5/12: 15:21 5/13: 16:10 5/14: 16:38 5/15: 16:58 Next show's highlights: 18:34 Announcements: 20:51 Interactive listener consultation: Anne (2/25/77, 3:30 am, Newport Beach, CA): 23:09 Index: 1:14:04 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Pluto and Saturn turn retrograde * powerfully aspected Libra Full Moon * interactive listener consultation * magical quintiles * More! Pluto and Saturn turn retrograde in the second half of April, highlighting the themes of wealth, power, release and restructuring. We also have a powerfully aspected Libra Full Moon, a potent new T-square, and many magical quintiles! Our interactive listener consultation features Palmyra, who lives in Greece. She has a difficult relationship with her stepfather, but they co-own a house she needs to sell. By examining their natal charts, as well as their synastry and moving energies, I advise Palmyra how to best negotiate this challenging situation. Overview: 1:52 4/19: 2:27 4/20: 5:20 4/21: 5:54 4/22: 6:45 4/23: 7:19 4/24: 7:40 4/26: 10:32 4/27: 10:48 4/28: 11:08 4/29: 11:40 Next show's highlights: 13:57 Announcements: 15:39 Interactive listener consultation: Palmyra (7/4/82, 7:20 am, Athens, Greece) + Palmyra's stepfather (12/5/50, 2 pm, Athens, Greece): 16:35 Index: 1:29:26 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Aries New Moon * Jupiter retrograde * free session winner * Venus aspects 4 slower planets in 6 days * 4 aspect patterns start the same day! * Listener Chart * More! A potent Aries New Moon, which powerfully echoes January’s solar eclipse, headlines the first half of April. We also have Jupiter turning retrograde, Juno aspects highlighting committed partnership, and Venus aspecting four slower planets in six days. We also have four new aspect patterns – all starting on the same day! Our listener chart features the powerfully aspected Aries New Moon activating Sue's Mars, Ascendant and Descendant. I explain how she can use all this potent energy to her advantage! Overview: 1:21 4/2: 2:14 4/3: 2:38 4/5: 7:23 4/6: 10:04 4/7: 11:18 4/8: 11:50 4/9: 12:39 4/10: 12:55 4/11: 16:46 4/12: 17:34 4/13: 18:22 4/14: 19:05 4/15: 19:44 Next show's highlights: 21:08 Announcements: 22:40 Listener Chart: Sue (11/14/55, 9:36 pm, San Antonio, TX): 24:10 Index: 40:31 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Spring Equinox Chart * Mercury Direct * 20% Off Special * Libra Full Moon * Quadruple Yod * Listener Chart * More!  The second half of March is loaded with juicy astrological events. The Spring Equinox seasonal chart is bursting with opportunity … and aspect patterns! Mercury turns direct. A Libra Full Moon is strongly influenced by its aspects. And four interweaving “Fingers of God” combine to form a potent Quadruple Yod mega-aspect pattern! Our listener chart features Jane. I explain how she can best use a juicy transiting T-square (Mercury, Juno, Jupiter and Neptune) as it lights up two sensitive natal midpoints: Moon/Mercury and Sun/Mercury! Overview: 1:24 3/16: 2:06 3/17: 3:33 3/18: 4:16 3/19: 5:48 3/20: 6:23 3/21: 18:34 3/22: 20:31 3/23: 22:22 3/24: 23:18 3/25: 23:43 3/27: 24:02 3/28: 24:18 3/29: 25:56 3/30: 26:21 3/31: 26:49 Next show's highlights: 28:03 Announcements: 29:40 Listener Chart: Jane (3/14/83, 10:19 am, Ada, OK): 31:16 Index: 41:57 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."  

Uranus enters Taurus *  Mercury Retrograde * Pisces New Moon * Free Session Winner * Listener Chart * More!  Uranus makes its definitive entry into Taurus – where it will stay for over seven years – in the first half of March. We also have Mercury turning retrograde under strong influence from Chiron, a powerfully aspected Pisces New Moon, and much more! Our listener chart features Amanda. I explain how she can make the best use of the Pisces New Moon lining up on her natal Mars and Jupiter! Overview: 1:35 3/1: 2:07 3/2: 2:33 3/5: 3:05 3/6: 4:41 3/9: 11:09 3/10: 11:35 3/11: 11:57 3/13: 12:34 3/14-15: 15:05 Next show's highlights: 16:18 Announcements: 18:04 Listener Chart: Amanda (9/23/56, 6:22 am, Palestine, TX): 21:17 Index: 34:26 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening posts and videos on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Chiron enters Aries * Virgo Full Moon * interactive listener reading * hard aspect patterns * Sun enters Pisces * More! Chiron’s definitive entry into Aries — no sneaking back into Pisces this time! — highlights the second half of February. We also have a Virgo Full Moon strongly colored by two aspect patterns. Several hard aspect patterns and the Sun’s entry into Pisces round out the most important astrological events. Our interactive listener reading features Jennifer. We discuss whether her chart better supports a career as an artist or teacher, as well as her ongoing issues with jealousy. Overview: 1:30 2/17: 2:06 2/18: 3:03 2/19: 6:58 2/20: 10:48 2/21: 12:32 2/22: 12:48 2/23: 13:33 2/26: 13:46 2/27: 14:46 Next show's highlights: 15:56 Announcements: 17:30 Interactive Listener Reading: Jennifer (4/28/77, 11:59 am, Roanoke VA): 18:41 Index: 1:06:43 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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-Pluto square * Mars-Uranus conjunction * Aquarius New Moon * Listener Chart * Free Session Winner * More!  Martian intensity bookends the first half of February. This period opens and closes with intense Mars-outer planet aspects: a Mars-Pluto square and a Mars-Uranus conjunction! Our other main theme is Aquarian inspiration. We have lots of aspects firing up genius, creativity and intuitive flashes. All this, plus an Aquarius New Moon and three peaking aspect patterns, make this half-month rich with opportunities! Our listener chart features Kahlei, whose Cancerian Moon and Mars receive hard aspects from the transiting Mars-Pluto square! I advise Kahlei on the best use of this challenging stimulation. Overview: 1:23 2/1: 2:15 2/2: 2:57 2/3: 3:58 2/4: 6:06 2/5: 9:47 2/6: 10:04 2/7: 10:24 2/8: 12:24 2/9: 12:24 2/11: 13:37 2/13: 14:06 Next show's highlights: 15:22 Announcements: 17:05 Listener Chart: Kahlei: 19:44 Index: 40:41 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Leo Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse! * 15-month Saturn-Neptune sextile * Quadruple Yod * Interactive Listener Consultation * More! 2019’s most powerful lunation, a Leo Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse incorporating three potent aspect patterns, highlights the second half of January. We also have the first exact occurrence of one of the year’s most important aspects: a 15-month Saturn-Neptune sextile brimming over with awesome possibilities. There’s also much more, including a rare Quadruple Yod aspect pattern! This episode also marks the return of a long-lost feature: the interactive listener consultation! This one features an hour-long consultation with Cheyenne. A challenging relationship situation is asking her to more fully embody the natal Pluto that conjoins her Sun and opposes her Moon. It's a deep dive into an intense situation, with lots of astrological teaching in the mix. Overview: 1:59 1/18: 2:45 1/19: 4:29 1/20: 5:17 1/21: 6:26 1/22: 14:18 1/23: 14:44 1/25: 15:37 1/26: 15:58 1/27: 19:56 1/29: 21:24 1/31: 22:14 Next show's highlights: 24:36 Announcements: 26:02 Interactive Listener Reading: Cheyenne: 30:20 Index: 1:33:56 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Capricorn Solar Eclipse w/ Saturn-Neptune sextile and Saturn-Pluto-South Node Triple Conjunction * Uranus direct * Free Session Winner * Jupiter aspects Uranus and Neptune * Listener Chart * More!   A Capricorn Solar Eclipse highlights the first half of January. This eclipse also includes and spotlights two of 2019’s most important full-year events: a Saturn-Neptune sextile and a Saturn-Pluto-South Node Triple Conjunction! And that’s just for starters. We also have Uranus turning direct, Jupiter aspecting both Uranus and Neptune, powerful new aspect patterns and much more. It’s a dynamic beginning to the new year! Our Listener Consultation features Maria. The Capricorn Solar Eclipse lands on her sixth house Moon and South Node. I advise Maria on the most life-affirming use of this stimulation! I'm bringing back interactive listener consultations! To have your question considered, it needs to be about a specific issue that's important in your life right now, such as soul purpose, relationship, career, spirituality, or your talents and abilities. Please email your question to me at [email protected], along with your date, time and city of birth! Overview: 1:36 1/2: 2:25 1/3: 2:40 1/4: 2:54 1/5: 3:47 1/6: 8:19 1/7: 11:14 1/8: 12:39 1/9: 14:23 1/11: 15:09 1/13: 16:22 1/14: 21:10 1/15: 21:28 Next show's highlights: 21:56 Announcements: 25:30 Listener Chart: Marie, 11/20/63, 8:16 pm, Ipswich, UK Index: 42:21 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."  

Life-affirming Winter Solstice Chart * 3+-month Pallas Athena Grand Cross * Cancer Full Moon * Double Thor’s Hammer * More!   A Winter Solstice chart bursting with life-affirming opportunities highlights the second half of December. A Grand Cross lasting 3+ months begins, inviting you to embody special qualities of the asteroid goddess Pallas Athena. A Full Moon in Cancer invites personal reinvention. And two distinctive aspect patterns – an Envelope and a Double Thor’s Hammer – beckon with their own unique opportunities to make your life more wonderful! Overview: 1:42 12/16: 2:22 12/17: 2:48 12/19: 4:00 12/20: 5:46 12/21: 6:16 12/22: 13:42 12/23: 18:35 12/24: 20:32 12/25-27: 21:03 12/28: 21:14 12/29: 21:56 12/30: 22:22 12/31: 22:45 Next show's highlights: 24:16 Announcements: 25:01 Index: 28:53 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Mercury Direct * Sagittarius New Moon * Free Session Winner * Mars-Neptune Conjunction * Uranus Semi-square Neptune * Listener Chart * More! Mercury turns direct in the first half of December, as does Chiron. The power of a Sagittarius New Moon is amplified by its tight square to a Mars-Neptune conjunction. And two semi-squaring outer planets – Uranus and Neptune – energize quantum leaps in spiritual awakening. Plus I announce our monthly free session winner! Our listener chart features Liz, whose natal Mars-Pluto conjunction is receiving a tight conjunction from the Sagittarius New Moon. We explore how all the transiting planets involved in this new Moon illuminate this powerhouse natal conjunction, as well as Liz's natal Saturn which opposes it! Overview: 1:34 12/1: 2:11 12/2: 2:45 12/4: 4:46 12/5: 5:03 12/6: 5:25 12/7: 6:24 12/8: 10:56 12/9: 11:16 12/11: 12:34 12/13: 12:56 12/14: 13:11 12/15: 13:27 Next show's highlights: 14:35 Announcements: 16:27 Listener Chart: Liz (Aug 6 2001, 2:50 am, Virginia, MN) Index: 34:50 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Neptune Direct * Sun enters Sagittarius * Gemini Full Moon * Sun-Mercury-Jupiter Triple Conjunction squares Mars * More!   Learning and teaching are potently energized by the Sun entering Sagittarius, a Gemini Full Moon, and a Sun-Mercury-Jupiter Triple Conjunction squaring Mars! We also have Neptune turning direct, Mars square Jupiter, and more. Overview: 1:30 11/19: 2:20 11/20: 2:40 11/21: 3:51 11/22: 4:18 11/23: 4:52 11/24: 8:50 11/25: 10:00 11/26: 10:56 11/27: 11:44 11/28: 13:48 11/29: 14:44 11/30: 15:05 Next show's highlights: 15:34 Announcements: 15:57 Index: 19:28 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Venus Direct * Mercury Retrograde * Special Mini-Podcast * More! I’m posting this mini-podcast to cover the astrological events on 11/16 and 11/17, including Venus turning direct and Mercury turning retrograde. That’s the best I can do at the moment, since I’m making final preparations for my 2019 forecast presentation on Friday, November 16 in Asheville, NC. I hope to have the rest of November’s forecast online no later than 11/19. Stay tuned!   Overview: 1:03 11/16: 2:13 11/17: 8:53 Announcements: 9:57 Index: 13:41 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Jupiter enters Sagittarius *  Uranus enters Aries * Free Session Winner * Mirror Image Double Yod * Scorpio New Moon * Listener Chart * More! Jupiter entering Sagittarius is only one of several impactful events involving slower planets in the first half of November. We also have Uranus retrograding into Aries and an extraordinary Mirror Image Double Yod incorporating seven planets! All that, along with a Scorpio New Moon and several more powerful aspect patterns, gives us a lot of astrological juju to work with! Our listener chart features Jennifer, whose Jupiter is being lit up by that amazing Mirror Image Double Yod. Jupiter rules two of Jennifer's angles -- her Descendant and Nadir -- so this stimulation has far-reaching consequences!   Overview: 1:22 11/1: 2:06 11/2: 3:12 11/3: 4:19 11/4: 5:44 11/6: 6:55 11/7: 12:22 11/8: 15:04 11/9: 17:12 11/11: 19:15 11/13: 20:09 11/15: 20:54 Next Show's Highlights: 21:20 Announcements: 22:54 Listener Chart: Jennifer, 11/16/81, 2:22 am, Pittsburgh, PA: 21:51 Index: 45:10 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

Relationship Healing * Renn Butler Astrologer Interview, Pt 2 * Taurus Full Moon * Rare Mirror Image Double Yod * More! Relationship healing is a major astrological opportunity during the second half of October. It’s highlighted by our two main events: a Taurus Full Moon and a rare Mirror Image Double Yod. We also have a powerful Pluto-Ceres square and much more! Our special feature is Part 2 of our 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! Overview: 1:20 10/17: 2:05 10/19: 3:04 10/20: 3:42 10/22: 4:01 10/23: 4:39 10/24: 5:44 10/25: 10:37 10/26: 11:40 10/27: 12:41 10/28: 13:01 10/29: 13:48 10/30: 16:47 10/31: 17:10 Next Show's Highlights: 18:10 Announcements: 20:20 Renn Butler Astrologer Interview, Pt 2: 21:51 Index: 1:14:20 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

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 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! 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."

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 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News. It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spirituality, and much more! Try an Astrology+, Shamanic Healing or Life Coaching 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."

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."