It might feel as if you're driving with the parking brake on this week, with major transits of both powerful initiation ( Mars trine Pluto ) and restriction ( Sun square Saturn ) . Likewise, relationship is pulled in two directions , as Venus aspects numerous transformational outer planets while entering don't-rock-the-boat Taurus . And don't forget a Full Moon in over-the-top Sagittarius just to bring everything to a rolling boil! In Part 2, you're invited to take a shot at answering a listener question that stumped Benjamin . And, in Part 3, Spiritsong and Benjamin begin an in-depth analysis of the astrology behind their marriage and individual relationship needs , in order to explain why they have chosen to amicably end their marriage . (This is a two-parter, concluding next week.) H ear all about this and more -- click here to listen , or go to www.ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it when you subscribe through iTun...

It's another eventful astrological week, with Mercury going direct , Neptune and Chiron going retrograde , and Jupiter conjuncting Neptune! Mars also sextiles the triple conjunction in Aquarius and enters Taurus . Talk about a busy sky week! In Part 2 we hear from a listener whose challenging Mercury retrograde snafus started early , and answer questions about the wisdom of strategically locating yourself for each year's optimal solar return chart and whether it's ever a good idea to begin an important project during Mercury retrograde . H ear all about this and more -- click here to listen , or go to www.ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) This week's index: Overview: 1:53 Monday: 3:27 Tuesday: 4:24 Wednesday: 6:35 Thursday: 14:57 Friday: 17:14 Saturday: 19:48 Sunday: 24:19 Preview of Next Week's Transits: 26:41 Part 1 Listener Chart: 29:46 Part 2 (Listener Questions & Com...

We have a dizzying variety of transits this week: a New Moon in Gemini , Jupiter conjuncting Chiron and semi-sextiling Uranus , the Sun conjuncting Mercury and entering Gemini , and Mercury squaring Neptune, Jupiter and Chiron . And that's just for starters! In Part 2 we explore a complex question involving nodes and planets in intercepted houses , get detailed feedback from two listeners, and announce the surprise winner of a free one-hour astrology consultation with Benjamin! (If you've ever sent in your chart data, it could be you! ) And our live Part 3 consultation looks at the astrological factors behind why a psychologist's house burned to the ground , and how she's dealing with the aftermath. H ear all about this and more -- click here to listen, or go to www.ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) This week's index: Overview: 2:45 Monday: 3:41 Tuesday: 4:06 Wednesday: 7:02 T...

Saturn goes direct this week, providing fresh energy for new accomplishments. We also examine a Mars-Uranus quincunx , Mercury's entry into Taurus and the Sun aspecting most of the planets beyond Mars ! In Part 2 we cover astrological considerations on timing the sale of a business, early Mercury Retrograde phenomena, and how I incorporate transits into my life. And our live Part 3 consultation probes deeply into a complex Yod ("Finger of God") and even gets into a bit of medical astrology. H ear all about this and more -- click here to listen, or go to www.ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) This week's index: Overview: 1:36 Monday: 2:05 Tuesday: 2:45 Wednesday: 3:34 Thursday: 4:04 Friday: 4:30 Saturday: 5:27 Sunday: 8:15 Preview of Next Week's Main Transits: 9:59 Part 1 Listener Chart: 10:41 Part 2 (Listener Questions & Comments, Plus Announcements): 17:48 Part 3 (Live...