Mercury Retrograde ends * FREE CONSULTATION WINNERS! * Listener Emails * Mars square Saturn * Jupiter semi-sextile Neptune * Buy TWO, Get 1 Free Holiday Specials continue thru Dec. 31 Second posting to activate iTunes Click here to listen now! I have felt the effects of the current Mercury Retrograde more intensely than any other, and am happy that it ends this week ! We'll also discuss how to optimize Mars' square to Saturn and Jupiter's semi-sextile to Neptune . We announce TWO FREE CONSULTATION WINNERS on this show, sometime during a long-overdue segment devoted to listener emails . Topics include entrepreneurial chart signatures, why you may experience something different than what's described in my general forecast, why Uranus might rule photography along with Neptune, whether the progressed Moon acts suddenly or gradually, and more! I've extended our Buy TWO , Get 1 Free holiday special on computer reports and consultation gift certificates through the

Major Lunar Eclipse & Winter Solstice on the same day! * Interview with Gloria Star on eclipses * Buy TWO, Get 1 Free Holiday Specials end this week! * Sun conjunct Pluto * Three Mercury aspects Second posting to activate iTunes Click here to listen now! It's a hot one, folks -- a major Lunar Eclipse on the same day as the Winter Solstice! Along with the lowdown (or would that be "the dimout"?) on that, we'll also cover an intense Sun-Pluto conjunction and three significant aspects being made by retrograde Mercury. I interview internationally recognized astrologer Gloria Star , who shares an hour's worth of her abundant knowledge about eclipses and other subjects . We also have a Part 1 Chart of a listener being affected by the Lunar Eclipse. This is the final week of our Buy TWO , Get 1 Free holiday special on computer reports and consultation gift certificates . The gift certificates can be for astrology , shamanic astrology or shamanic healing !

Pluto/Mars/Mercury triple conjunction! * Five Sun aspects * Live listener consultation on career & relationship * Buy TWO, Get 1 Free Holiday Specials thru Christmas! Click here to listen now! A powerful and rare triple conjunction -- Pluto, Mars and Mercury in Capricorn -- highlights the week. And the Sun enters the hot zone in the late 20's, aspecting Neptune, Uranus, Chiron, Jupiter and Mercury! This show features a live listener consultation with Dino. He wants to know if day trading is a good career choice, and seeks insight on his challenging relationship with a married woman. Our holiday specials just got even more special! We're now offering Buy TWO , Get 1 Free on computer reports and consultation gift certificates . And the gift certificates can be for astrology , shamanic astrology or shamanic healing ! Hear all about this and more by clicking the link in the second paragraph above , or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show thr

Mercury retrograde begins! * Astrologer Gary Caton discusses eclipses * Uranus semi-sextile Chiron * Buy 3, Get 1 Free Holiday Specials continue! Second posting to activate iTunes Click here to listen now! A powerful Mercury retrograde begins this week, right on the heels of a spiritually potent Uranus-Chiron semi-sextile. It's also a week of sextiles: Sun-Saturn, Venus-Pluto and Mecury-Venus. Plus, Mars enters Capricorn! I interview astrologer Gary Caton about the powerful lunar eclipse coming up on the Winter Solstice, and about eclipses in general. In addition to that fascinating hour, we also have a Part 1 listener chart focusing on transiting Uranus' aspects to all four angles, and its conjunction to a Mercury that rules two of them! As a reminder, we're now offering: Custom-scheduled astrology classes and "Buy 3, Get 1 Free" holiday specials on computer reports and consultation gift certificates . Hear all about this and more by clicking the link

Spiritsong returns! * New Moon * Mars aspects four slow planets * Uranus turns direct * Sun enters Sagittarius * Venus enters Scorpio * Buy 3, Get 1 Free Holiday Specials continue! Second posting to activate iTunes Click here to listen now! Spiritsong returns to co-host the first week's forecast on this special double-forecast show. (The next show will be for the week of 12/6.) Highlights include a Sagittarian New Moon, Mars aspecting most of the outer planets, the Sun's entry into Sagittarius, eight Mercury events, Venus' entry into Scorpio and Uranus turning direct! Our live listener consultation features Rob, who is torn between "playing it safe" with his career and his strong desire to pursue a creative career focused on photography and art. Please remember that we're now offering: Custom-scheduled astrology classes and "Buy 3, Get 1 Free" offers on computer reports and consultation gift certificates . Hear all about this and more by clic

Full Moon * Venus & Jupiter turn direct * Four major Sun aspects * From here to 2012 * Grand Trine defined * Astrology software for Mac * Buy 3, Get 1 Free on Gift Certificates & Computer Reports! Second posting to activate iTunes Click here to listen now! An intensely aspected Full Moon lights up the sky this week. Relationships everywhere breathe a sigh of relief as Venus turns direct (along with Jupiter). And the Scorpionic Sun aspects most of the slower planets. Our listener inbox gets us into thoughts on how we can use astrology, spirituality and intention to positively shape what's coming in 2012 . Other topics include whether a Grand Trine can include virtual points , recommended astrology software for the Mac , and how three listeners have experienced shamanic planetary invocations . Key announcements include: New custom-scheduled astrology classes! and "Buy 3, Get 1 Free" offers on computer reports and consultation gift certificates . Finally, ple

Mercury enters Sagittarius * Astrological Election Analysis * Pluto conjunct North Node * Live Listener Consultation Click here to listen now! Mercury's entry into Sagittarius is a boon to adventurous minds, while Pluto's conjunction with the Lunar North Node in Capricorn calls us to get on with our worldly calling. I offer a brief astrological analysis of the Republican mid-term victories . And, in a live listener consultation , I counsel Shelley in choosing a career path in harmony with her Neptunian nature. Finally, I unveil: a full description and testimonials for my Shamanic Healing services , a free MP3 of last Tuesday's astroshamanic webinar , and my "Buy 3, Get 1 Free" Holiday Computer Report Special Finally, please attend my FREE 2011 Astrology Forecast & Shamanic Astrology Presentation on Thurs., Nov. 18 in Hendersonville, NC if you're in the area! Hear all about this and more by clicking the link in the second paragraph above , or go to

Scorpio New Moon * Neptune & Chiron turn direct * Mercury aspects four slower planets * Live listener consultation: should Christine be a power plant engineer, project manager or day trader? (Second posting to activate iTunes) Click here to listen now! Kick off those new beginnings in transformation, sexuality and more with this week's Scorpio New Moon . Aquarius and the late fixed degrees are energized as Neptune and Chiron turn direct , and communication is front and center as Mercury aspects Jupiter, Chiron Uranus and Neptune ! In our live listener consultation , I work with Christine to help her determine whether her current optimal career direction points toward power plant engineering, project management or day trading. Finally, be sure to sign up for my free webinar this Tuesday from 8-10 pm eastern time . This unique event will include discussion and energetic experiences in the areas of astrology, shamanic astrology and shamanic healing . O nly 50 spaces availabl

Saturn sesquiquadrate Neptune & Chiron * Sun and Mercury conjunct Venus * Mars enters Sagittarius * Listener emails! Second posting to activate iTunes Click here to listen now! Activate the Law of Attraction and dissolve old structures as Saturn sesquiquadrates Neptune and Chiron this week. Relationships are stimulated as Venus conjuncts the Sun and Mercury , and adventure is in the air as Mars enters Sagittarius ! In our Part One Listener Chart , we advise Marie on how to make the best use of two potent transits: Saturn conjunct her Ascendant, and Neptune and Chiron opposing her Sun! We also catch up with our listener emails this week. Topics include working with a "premature" birth time , detecting intuition within a perpetual thought-storm , and listeners' experiences with the planetary invocations on Episode 180 . Hear all about this and more by clicking the link in the second paragraph above , or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show

Transitpalooza: five Mercury events, five Sun events, four Mars events and a Full Moon to boot! Second posting to activate iTunes Click here to listen now! What do Neptune, Chiron and Uranus have in common this week? They're all being aspected by the Sun, Mercury and Mars! There are other events involving these latter three planets as well, along with an intense Aries Full Moon involving...ducks? In our Part One Listener Chart , we explore just how many ramifications there can be when five transiting planets aspect one natal Venus! Hear all about this and more by clicking the link in the second paragraph above , or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Index Overview: 1:26 Monday: 2:27 Tuesday: 5:43 Wednesday: 7:43 Thursday: 13:08 Friday: 13:37 Saturday: 20:49 Sunday: 21:56 Next Week's Highlights: 22:18 Part 1 Listener Chart: 24:58 Subscribe to the FREE It's All Good Astrology News

Mercury conjunct Sun & quincunx Jupiter * Planetary invocation listener feedback * Live listener consultation: should Alyssia remain a musician? Second posting to activiate iTunes Click here to listen now! Mercury conjuncts the Sun and quincunxes Jupiter this week -- and that's all the headline-worthy sky events! But this rare three-part show has plenty more, including two listeners who describe how they experienced the shamanic invocation of their Sun and Moon as they listened to the final segment of last week's show! We also have a Live Listener Consultation , in which a young woman asks whether she should continue as a full-time musician . I remain eager for your feedback on how you experienced the shamanic invocations on last week's show (Ep. 180, 10/4/10, starting at 37:07), even if nothing happened. Please email me if you're willing to share your experience! Finally, my Fall Forecast Lecture and free Q&A webinar remain available for download. Hear

Venus retrograde! * Libra New Moon * Shamanic Astrology presentation & planetary invocations * T-square * Jupiter semi-sextile Neptune & Chiron Click here to listen now! Venus turns retrograde this week, launching a six-week period of reflection on relationships, creativity and finance. The Libra New Moon promises "circular paths," while a powerful T-square aspect pattern and Jupiter aspects to Neptune & Chiron contribute to a busy astrological week! We also have my 17-minute presentation on Shamanic Astrology , in which I invoke the Sun and Moon into the bodies of those assembled. This recording might just invoke the luminaries into you as well - please email me and let me know what happens! As a reminder, my Fall Forecast Lecture and free Q&A webinar . are now available for download. Plus, we're now offering sliding scale discounts on all lecture downloads ! Hear all about this and more by clicking the link in the second paragraph above , or go

Free consultation winners! * House systems at extreme latitudes * Fall forecast lecture, Q&A webinar now available online! Second posting to activate iTunes Click here to listen now! This podcast completes Episode 179. This part reveals the winners of this season's free consultations from Benjamin and Spiritsong! We also address listener questions about the best house systems for extreme latitudes , the proper pronunciation of "Libra," and more. I also announce the online availability of my Fall Forecast Lecture and premiere Q&A webinar . Plus, we're now offering sliding scale discounts on my lecture downloads ! Hear all about this and more by clicking the link in the second paragraph above , or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (We love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Index Part 1 Listener Chart (Luna, 9/26/78, 4:02 pm, Long Beach, CA): 3:34 Announcements & listener emails: 20:34 Subscribe to the FR