Saturn opposes Uranus! * Scorpio Full Moon * Saturn quincunx Neptune * Live listener consultation (Pluto's conjunct her Moon!) This week's big event is a volatile Saturn-Uranus opposition , coming exact for the fourth time since Election Day. (One more to go in July!) We also have an unusually intense Scorpio Full Moon and a powerful Saturn-Neptune quincunx ! Our live listener consultation features Christie, a woman in the midst of Pluto conjuncting her Moon , as well as the other outers aspecting her Ascendant-Descendant axis ! We discuss how to turn lemons into lemonade by working the high side of these intense opportunities. Finally, we wanted to remind you about the introduction of an outstanding natal computer report (only $15!), Benjamin's availability as an energy healer , and lower counseling rates for Spiritsong! Hear all about this and more -- click here to listen, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it w...

The Icelandic eruption astrologized * Chiron enters Pisces * Five Venus events! * Mercury's shadow * New natal computer report! This week's big event is Chiron's entry into Pisces . We also discuss five important Venus events , four significant Sun events , and much more in this very busy week! In Part 2, we discuss some outer planet transits the helped fuel the Icelandic eruption that has grounded hundreds of thousands of European air passengers. We also delve into Mercury's pre- and post-retrograde shadow , Uranus and Pluto transits as relationship strengtheners , and more. Finally, we have three major announcements: the introduction of an outstanding natal computer report (only $15!), Benjamin's availability as an energy healer , and new counseling rates for Benjamin and Spiritsong . Hear all about this and more -- click here to listen, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it when you subscribe through iTun...

Mercury Retrograde * Two new free consultation winners announced! * Saturn quincunx Chiron * Uranus semi-sextile Neptune * Interpreting retrograde planets * Anticipating Uranus in Aries * Working with Saturn's return to Virgo The indisputable headline this week is the beginning of another Mercury Retrograde . Benjamin and Spiritsong , who returns as guest co-host, will tell you all about it and how to work with this potentially challenging period. We'll also discuss two longer-lasting connections between slower planets that come exact this week: Saturn quincunx Chiron and Uranus semi-sextile Neptune . We announce two new winners of a free one-hour consultation with Benjamin or Spiritsong -- listen to see if one of them is you! We also address listener questions about i nterpreting retrograde planets , what to expect with Uranus entering Aries next month, and how to work with Saturn's recent return to Virgo. Hear all about this and more -- click here to listen, or go t...

Pluto retrograde * Saturn returns to Virgo * A Republican response * The "Weeping Degree" explained There are two major headlines this week: Pluto turns retrograde and Saturn returns to Virgo . A Mars-Pluto quincunx creates some tension, and Mercury squares Mars and trines Pluto . Our listener emails feature a Republican laying into Benjamin for what she perceives to be his delusional, pie-in-the-sky ideas about healthcare reform and other topics. We also answer a listener's question about why 29 degrees Pisces is called the "Weeping Degree." Hear all about this and more -- click here to listen, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Listener Chart Karen, 12/26/59, 8:43 am, Baltimore, MD INDEX Overview: 1:20 Monday: 1:43 Tuesday: 3:02 Wednesday: 4:47 Thursday: 5:58 Friday: 6:31 Saturday: 8:58 Sunday: 9:51 Next Week's Transits: 10:14 Announcements and Listener Emai...