Uranus goes retrograde and semi-sextiles Jupiter this week, and also plays a supporting role as Venus and Mercury make strong aspects to the "Three Aquarians" (Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter) . We also have sign changes from Mercury and Venus , a Mercury-Pluto opposition , and more! In Part 2 we discuss whether Sun Sign astrology can show romantic compatibility , while in Part 3 we look at the mundane astrology underlying the recent post-election protests in Iran. 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!) The data for this show's listener charts is: Part 1 chart (Laurie): 8/14/1966, 7:50 pm, Penn Yan, NY Part 3 chart (Iran): 2/1/1979, 9:30 am, Tehran, Iran This week's index: Overview: 2:01 Monday: 2:57 Tuesday: 3:03 Wednesday: 4:08 Thursday: 7:00 Friday: 7:26 Saturday: 8:15 Sunday: 8:36 Next Week's Transits: 9:52 Part 1...

A New Moon in Cancer, spiced by an opposition to Pluto, arrives on the heels of last week's Summer Solstice. And Saturn is a busy Stern Taskmaster this week, as he receives trines from Venus and Mars , a square from Mercury and a conjunction with Ceres ! Part 2 features questions about the "Astrologer's Degree" and the elusive Grand Quintile , while our Part 3 Live Consultation covers topics such as puppetry, movie production design, stop motion animation, the first Saturn Return and the cardinal climax lining up right on the Midheaven! 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!) The data for this show's listener charts is: Part 1 chart (Susan): 6/1/1972, 3:50 pm, Wheat Ridge, CO Part 3 chart (Coco): 11/2/1981, 9:22 am, Jersey City, NJ LINKS Quintiles 1 (lunarliving.org) Quintiles 2 (harmonicconcordance.com) Th...

Jupiter goes retrograde this week, the Summer Solstice arrives (Sun entering Cancer) , and Venus and Mars conjoin again after a two-month separation. Plus, the Sun aspects the Three Aquarians and Uranus , and activates a T-Square with Uranus and Pluto! Part 2 features listener reaction to Benjamin and Spiritsong's two-part analysis of their marriage and separation , as well as details about the two online classes Benjamin is starting next week . Part 3 features a live consultation which explores the medical astrology behind some troublesome conditions , and ultimately exposes the unexpressed energy which may be at their source. The Law of Attraction and free will vs. fate also enter into this juicy discussion! 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!) The data for this show's listener charts is: Part 1 chart (Stacey): 3/24/1...

The Three Aquarians (Neptune, Chiron & Jupiter, all at 26 degrees Aquarius) continue to hog the headlines: this week they receive a square from Mercury and magical quintiles from Mars and Venus . We also discuss a Venus-Pluto trine , Mercury's entry into Gemini , and a semi-sextile between Uranus and Neptune -- which will last almost two years! (There's also a lively discussion between Benjamin and guest co-host Spiritsong about how a semi-sextile should be interpreted .) Part 2 includes a wide range of topics this week, including an announcement about how to win free consultations from Spiritsong , listener theories about the astrology behind the recent spate of family shootings , interpreting the nodes , and a long and enlightening listener email on the meaning and mythology of Chiron . Finally, this week's much-anticipated Part 3 is the conclusion of Spiritsong and Benjamin's in-depth discussion of the astrology behind their decision to end their marriage . H...