In November 2026, we have a much-deserved change of pace. October has been INTENSE. November looks much, much better. Uranus is exactly trining Pluto, we have a Venus-Jupiter sextile and a Venus-Mars sextile active pretty much the entire month, a Fire Grand Trine, and more. Venus and Mercury are still retrograde in the first half … Continue reading The Astrology Of November 2026 – Venus And Mercury Go Direct
Full Moon In Taurus – The Breaking Of The Dam
On October 25th-26th, 2026, we have a Full Moon at 2° Taurus. To say this Full Moon is intense is an understatement. The Full Moon in Taurus is conjunct Chiron, and it’s exactly square Pluto. In fact, the Full Moon is part of a larger T-square: the Moon at 2° Taurus, Chiron at 28° Aries, … Continue reading Full Moon In Taurus – The Breaking Of The Dam
Venus Cazimi At 0° Scorpio – It Ends With You
On October 23rd-24th, Venus retrograde is conjunct the Sun at 0° Scorpio, and a new Venus cycle begins. This is the midpoint of the Venus retrograde and the moment when Venus crosses over from evening star to morning star. This is the last Venus cycle to start in Scorpio for a very long time. Venus’ … Continue reading Venus Cazimi At 0° Scorpio – It Ends With You
Venus Goes Invisible – Fear Of The Dark
Each evening, Venus retrograde has been sinking lower and lower toward the horizon after sunset. Any day now, she slips into the glare of the setting Sun and disappears from the sky. Venus is entering the underworld. This is the last phase of the Venus cycle - the last stretch before she rises again, this … Continue reading Venus Goes Invisible – Fear Of The Dark
Venus Retrograde – The Problem With Self-Love Advice
Venus is retrograde in Scorpio, approaching her conjunction with the Sun at 0° Scorpio, on October 23rd, 2026. Everyone who’s been paying attention knows that Venus retrograde is one of the most intense retrogrades there is. This is when we make or break relationships, when people from the past come back, and feelings we thought … Continue reading Venus Retrograde – The Problem With Self-Love Advice
New Moon In Libra – Truth And Dare
On October 10th, 2026, we have a New Moon at 17° Libra. The New Moon applies a sextile to Jupiter. The universe wants to remind us that in the midst of transformation, there’s still something holding us. But this shouldn’t detract from the hard work ahead of us. The New Moon’s ruler, Venus, is exactly … Continue reading New Moon In Libra – Truth And Dare
Astrology Of October 2026 – Venus Goes Retrograde
October 2026 is a big month astrologically. The most important event is Venus going retrograde on October 3rd. Venus is the planet that spends the least time in retrograde (just 7%), so when she does, we all feel it. And if Venus's 40 days of retrograde weren't enough introspection and rumination, Mercury also goes retrograde this month. Mercury … Continue reading Astrology Of October 2026 – Venus Goes Retrograde
Venus Goes Retrograde – 40 Days In the Desert
One of the most important transits of the year is approaching: on October 3rd, Venus goes retrograde at 8° Scorpio. Venus turns direct on November 14th, 2026 and leaves its retrograde shadow on December 15th. 2026. Venus retrogrades are always intense, but Venus retrograde in Scorpio tends to be particularly intense. 1st, because it’s Scorpio … Continue reading Venus Goes Retrograde – 40 Days In the Desert
Full Moon In Aries – On Your Soul’s Terms
You already know the right thing to do. The problem isn’t knowing what to do; it’s finding the courage to make yourself do it. Once you recognize what this calling actually means - something greater than yourself, something existential, something non-negotiable - then acting on it stops being optional. The Full Moon in Aries on … Continue reading Full Moon In Aries – On Your Soul’s Terms
New Moon In Virgo – A Swimming Race
On September 10th/11th, 2026, we have a New Moon at 18° Virgo. This is one of the most auspicious lunations of this year, and a much-needed breather after the intense Eclipse season. If the eclipses shook things up, this New Moon gives us the RESET button. Life goes back on track - which is a … Continue reading New Moon In Virgo – A Swimming Race