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December 16-31 2018: Winter Solstice Chart (#484)

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Life-affirming Winter Solstice Chart * 3+-month Pallas Athena Grand Cross * Cancer Full Moon *  Double Thor’s Hammer * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A Winter Solstice chart bursting with life-affirming opportunities highlights the second half of December. A Grand Cross lasting 3+ months begins , inviting you to embody special qualities of the asteroid goddess Pallas Athena. A Full Moon in Cancer invites personal reinvention. And two distinctive aspect patterns – an Envelope and a Double Thor’s Hammer – beckon with their own unique opportunities to make your life more wonderful! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 1:42 12/16: 2:22 12/17: 2:48 12/19: 4:00 12/20: 5:46 12/21: 6:16 12/22: 13:42 12/23: 18:35 12/24: 20:32 12/25-27: 21:03 12/

December 1-15 2018: Quantum Leaps in Spiritual Awakening (#483)

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Mercury Direct * Sagittarius New Moon * Free Session Winner * Mars-Neptune Conjunction * Uranus Semi-square Neptune * Listener Chart  *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Mercury turns direct in the first half of December, as does Chiron. The power of a Sagittarius New Moon is amplified by its tight square to a Mars-Neptune conjunction . And two semi-squaring outer planets – Uranus and Neptune – energize quantum leaps in spiritual awakening. Plus I announce our monthly free session winner! Our listener chart features Liz, whose natal Mars-Pluto conjunctio n is receiving a tight conjunction from the Sagittarius New Moon . We explore how all the transiting planets involved in this new Moon illuminate this powerhouse natal conjunction, as well as Liz's natal Saturn which opposes it! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through i

November 19-30 2018: Learn/Teach (#482b)

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Neptune Direct *  Sun enters Sagittarius * Gemini Full Moon * Sun-Mercury-Jupiter Triple Conjunction squares Mars  *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Learning and teaching are potently energized by the Sun entering Sagittarius , a Gemini Full Moon , and a Sun-Mercury-Jupiter Triple Conjunction squaring Mars ! We also have Neptune turning direct , Mars square Jupiter, and more. Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 1:30 11/19: 2:20 11/20: 2:40 11/21: 3:51 11/22: 4:18 11/23: 4:52 11/24: 8:50 11/25: 10:00 11/26: 10:56 11/27: 11:44 11/28: 13:48 11/29: 14:44 11/30: 15:05 Next show's highlights: 15:34 Announcements: 15:57 Index: 19:28 Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News . It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and

Venus Direct/Mercury Retrograde Mini-Podcast: Nov 16-18 2018 (#482a)

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Venus Direct * Mercury Retrograde * Special Mini-Podcast *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! I’m posting this mini-podcast to cover the astrological events on 11/16 and 11/17, including Venus turning direct and Mercury turning retrograd e. That’s the best I can do at the moment, since I’m making final preparations for my 2019 forecast presentation on Friday, November 16 in Asheville, NC. I hope to have the rest of November’s forecast online no later than 11/19. Stay tuned! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 1:03 11/16: 2:13 11/17: 8:53 Announcements: 9:57 Index: 13:41 Hear This Week in Astrology on smartphones and tablets with Stitcher . Subscribe to the FREE AstroShaman News . It features my forecast, enlightening articles on astrology and spir

November 1-15 2018: Jupiter Enters Sagittarius (#481)

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Jupiter enters Sagittarius *  Uranus enters Aries * Free Session Winner * Mirror Image Double Yod * Scorpio New Moon * Listener Chart *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Jupiter entering Sagittarius is only one of several impactful events involving slower planets in the first half of November. We also have Uranus retrograding into Aries and an extraordinary Mirror Image Double Yod incorporating seven planets! All that, along with a Scorpio New Moon and several more powerful aspect patterns, gives us a lot of astrological juju to work with! Our listener chart features Jennifer, whose Jupiter is being lit up by that amazing Mirror Image Double Yod. Jupiter rules two of Jennifer's angles -- her Descendant and Nadir -- so this stimulation has far-reaching consequences! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love

October 16-31 2018: Relationship Healing (#480)

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Relationship Healing *  Renn Butler Astrologer Interview, Pt 2 *  Taurus Full Moon * Rare Mirror Image Double Yod  *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Relationship healing is a major astrological opportunity during the second half of October. It’s highlighted by our two main events: a Taurus Full Moon and a rare Mirror Image Double Yod . We also have a powerful Pluto-Ceres square and much more! Our special feature is Part 2 of our interview with Renn Butler , author of the amazing new book The Archetypal Universe: Astrological Patterns in Human Culture, Thought, Emotions and Dreams . We discuss planetary correlations with birth trauma, how astrology influences therapeutic modalities such as Holotropic Breathwork and plant spirit journeys, the vast possibilities of planetary combinations, and much more! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting t

October 1-15 2018: Venus Retrograde (#479)

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Venus Retrograde * Renn Butler Astrologer Interview, Pt 1 *  Libra New Moon * Free Session Winner * Venus-Mars square *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Venus turning retrograde will give us a lot to contemplate … but not act on just yet … during the first half of October. We also have a Libra New Moon with challenging aspects , a challenging Venus-Mars square , and five mostly challenging aspect patterns . Oh dear, that’s a lot of “challenging,” isn’t it? But never fear, as always I’ll show you the high-side opportunities in every situation! Our special feature is an interview with Renn Butler , author of the amazing new book The Archetypal Universe: Astrological Patterns in Human Culture, Thought, Emotions and Dreams . We discuss planetary correlations with birth trauma, how astrology influences therapeutic modalities such as Holotropic Breathwork and plant spirit journeys, the vast possibilities of planetary combinations,

September 16-30 2018: From Servitude to Equality (#478)

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Relationships: Servitude to Equality * Fall Equinox Chart * Aries Full Moon *  Pluto Direct * Volatile Mars-Uranus Square  * Listener Chart * AstroShamanic Life Coaching *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! “Shifting relationships from servitude to equality” is the dominant theme of September’s second half. It’s front and center in the Fall Equinox Chart , the Aries Full Moon and our most powerful aspect pattern! This powerful half-month also features Pluto turning direct and a volatile Mars-Uranus square … as well as several flowing and magical happenings. Our listener chart features the Aries Full Moon (and its two powerful aspect patterns!) lining up on Bridget's 12th house Mars. Learn how this unique setup of natal and transiting points gives her opportunities far beyond Mars' natal meanings! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the s

Sept 1-15 2018: An Increase in Flow (#477)

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Fortuitous Jupiter-Pluto Sextile *  Saturn Direct * Virgo New Moon * Free Session Winner * Venus-Mars Square * Listener Chart *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! After all the intensity generated by the three summer eclipses — not to mention all those challenging aspect patterns! — it’s a relief to see more flow showing up in the astrology for the first half of September. The headliner is a fortuitous Jupiter-Pluto sextile , backed up by three new flowing aspect patterns : a Grand Trine, Kite and Cradle. Saturn turns direct , and a Virgo New Moon contains both flowing and challenging aspect patterns. A Venus-Mars square and a new Double Yod Key land on the challenging side, while the seven peaking aspect patterns that started before September are pretty evenly balanced between challenge and flow. Remain mindful, but you can relax now … just a little bit! Our listener chart features the outer planet-fueled Virgo New Moon firing up

August 16-31 2018: Mars & Mercury Direct (#476)

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Mars and Mercury Direct *  Event Timing thru 2018 *  A uspicious Jupiter-Neptune Trine *  Harmoniously Aspected Pisces Full Moon *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Mars and Mercury turn direct in the second half of August. This finally clears the deck for significant new beginnings after the September 9 New Moon. We also have a shiningly auspicious Jupiter-Neptune trine , the Sun entering Virgo, a harmoniously aspected Pisces Full Moon and nine new aspect patterns! Our special feature is "Event Timing for the Rest of 2018." The second half of 2018 is tricky for those hoping to start a significant new project or make a major purchase. An unusually high concentration of retrograde personal planets makes this period unusually challenging for new beginnings. I explain basic astrological timing principles as they show the best initiation windows for the rest of the year! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link a

August 1-15 2018: “Hammered” Solar Eclipse (#475)

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"Hammered” Solar Eclipse * Quadruple Thor's Hammer! *  Uranus Retrograde * Volatile Mars-Uranus Square * Listener Chart * Free Session Winner * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A “hammered” Solar Eclipse – which aspects a rare and challenging Quadruple Thor’s Hammer – highlights the first half of August. This is the third and final eclipse in an unusually intense eclipse season! We also have Uranus turning retrograde , a volatile Mars-Uranus square , and many potent aspect patterns. Listen in for the best ways to partner with these powerful energies! The 8/11 Solar Eclipse lands in the heart of Romy's listener chart , conjoining her Leonine Sun, Venus and Jupiter! It also squares three more natal planets. I tell Romy the broad range of opportunities this major eclipse stimulation gives her for the next 6 to 12 months! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn

July 16-31 2018: Total Lunar Eclipse! (#474)

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Total Lunar Eclipse! * Mercury Retrograde * Listener Chart * Sun enters Leo * Magical Saturn-Neptune quintile * New aspect patterns * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A potent Total Lunar Eclipse , the second of three summer eclipses, highlights the second half of July. We also have Mercury turning retrograde , the Sun entering Leo, and a magical Saturn-Neptune quintile – not to mention a new crop of aspect patterns! Our super-juicy  Listener Chart features Carla, who is having the Lunar Eclipse conjoin or oppose her Sun, Venus, Mars, Midheaven and Nadir! The fact that each of these personal planets also rules one of Carla's angles creates even more possibilities for this eclipse to catalyze wonderful outcomes. Learn about these myriad opportunities for life-affirming release and adjustment! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes.

July 1-15 2018: Plutonian Solar Eclipse (#473)

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Plutonian Solar Eclipse in Cancer * Jupiter Direct * Chiron Retrograde * Free Session Winner * Listener Chart * "Pseudo-Grand Cross" * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! The first of three summer eclipses radiates its life-transforming energy during the first half of July. This Cancer Solar Eclipse features a tight Pluto opposition that can potently catalyze releasing, wealth and power! We also have Jupiter turning direct , Chiron turning retrograde , a “Pseudo-Grand Cross” and several other powerful aspect patterns. Very juicy! Our Listener Chart features Mo, whose chart is being powerfully catalyzed by the Plutonian Solar Eclipse! Learn how he can capitalize on this intense stimulation of his natal T-square, which includes his Sun, lunar nodes, Ascendant, Descendant, and Saturn. And that's before we get into the eclipse's soft-aspect stimulation of his Midheaven, Nadir and Chiron! Hear all about this and more by clickin

June 16-30 2018: Mars Retrograde (#472)

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Mars retrograde *  In-depth  Summer Solstice chart  interpretation * Eclipse special! *  Neptune retrograde * Capricorn Full Moon *  5 new aspect patterns  * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! The start of a two-month Mars retrograde highlights the second half of June. We also have Neptune turning retrograde , a Capricorn Full Moon , and an in-depth interpretation of the Summer Solstice chart . This extra-long forecast also interprets five new aspect patterns and much more! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 1:29 6/16: 2:07 6/17: 4:00 6/18: 5:11 6/19: 7:39 6/20: 9:03 6/21: 9:18 6/22: 19:40 6/23: 21:33 6/25: 23:53 6/26: 24:48 6/27: 27:57 6/28: 30:06 6/29: 33:45 6/30: 33:57 Next Show's Highlights: 35:22 Announcements / Listener Email

June 1-15 2018: Relationships & Roseanne (#471)

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Roseanne's cancellation * Relationships: Venus aspects 5 slower planets * Free session winner * Gemini New Moon * 4 new aspect patterns  * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Relationships are a major theme in the first half of June as Venus aspects five slower planets and Pluto squares Juno . We also have a New Moon in Gemini , four new aspect patterns, and much more! Our 40-minute celebrity chart segment focuses on the rise and fall of Roseanne , whose hit sitcom reboot just got booted because of her racist tweet. We examine how her natal chart amply supports her showbiz success. We also scrutinize the amazing lineup of moving energies that fueled her original hit series ... and catalyzed her new series' sudden cancellation. Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 2:58 6/1

May 16-31 2018: Inspired Expansion as Jupiter Trines Neptune (#470)

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Jupiter-Neptune Trine! * Sagittarius Full Moon *  8 New Aspect Patterns *  Listener Chart * Sun Enters Gemini * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! Inspired expansion , amplified spirituality and juiced-up creativity are supported by a Jupiter-Neptune trine, one of 2018’s most important aspects . May’s second half also features a Sagittarius Full Moon , the Sun entering Gemini, and eight powerful new aspect patterns! Werner, our Listener Chart owner, has the Jupiter-Neptune trine, and the Kite aspect pattern it forms with Pluto and Venus, lighting up several of his sensitive chart points. I tell him how to take it all to the high side! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 1:30 5/16: 2:03 5/17: 4:32 5/18: 5:11 5/19: 5:29 5/20: 7:17 5/21: 9:52 5/22: 11:20 5/23: 12:03 5/24:

May 1-15 2018: Uranus Enters Taurus / Stormy Daniels (#469)

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Uranus Enters Taurus * Stormy Daniels Astrologized * Taurus New Moon * Free Session Winner * 4 New Aspect Patterns * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! One of 2018’s most momentous events, Uranus entering Taurus , highlights the first half of May. Taurus also hosts a New Moon . Plus we have four new aspect patterns presenting a wide variety of opportunities! I do a celebrity chart interpretation on Stormy Daniels , the porn star who is so publicly and insistently waging legal battles against Donald Trump. It's amazing how many moving planets are energizing her fight! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 1:28 5/1: 2:00 5/6: 5:44 5/7: 6:21 5/8: 7:04 5/9: 7:22 5/11: 7:45 5/12: 8:01 5/13: 8:47 5/15: 9:05 Next Show's Highlights: 16:27 Listener Em

April 16-30 2018: Chiron Enters Aries: New Healing Opportunities! (#468)

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Chiron Enters Aries: New Healing Opportunities * Saturn and Pluto Turn Retrograde * Scorpio Full Moon * Mars-Pluto Conjunction *  Listener Chart *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! New energy for healing fires up as Chiron enters Aries . The second half of April also features Saturn and Pluto turning retrograde , an intense Scorpio Full Moon , and a potent Mars-Pluto conjunction . All this, plus four powerful aspect patterns, creates tons of astrological opportunity! Our listener chart shows the transiting Mars-Pluto conjunction landing smack on Diana's Ascendant and Juno, opposing her Descendant and squaring her Descendant-ruling Moon. Listen in as I advise her on the best use of this intense transit! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 1:21 4/17: 1:51 4/18: 5:46 4/19: 7:32

April 1-15 2018: Jupiter-Pluto Abundance! (#467)

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Jupiter-Pluto Sextile Amplifies Abundance * Free Session Winner! *  Mercury Direct * Revolutionary Aries New Moon  * Listener Chart *  More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A powerful opportunity to enhance your abundance arrives courtesy of a Jupiter-Pluto sextile . This potent prosperity amplifier lasts more than six months! Other headlines for the first half of April include Mercury turning direct , an Aries New Moon stoked with revolutionary transformation energy, and much more! In our listener chart , Jess' intense natal T-square -- Venus, Mars, Chiron and Uranus -- is fired up by the Aries New Moon, including transiting Uranus and Pluto. I tell Jess how to minimize the challenge and maximize the opportunities of this powerful event! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it wh

March 16-31 2018: Powerful Spring Equinox Chart (#466)

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Powerful Spring Equinox Chart * Mercury Retrograde * Listener Chart * Pisces New Moon * Libra Full Moon  * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A powerful Spring Equinox Chart , which I interpret in depth, highlights a busy second half of March! We also have Mercury turning retrograde in Aries , as well as two lunations: a Pisces New Moon and a Libra Full Moon . In our listener chart , the Pisces New Moon lands on top of Tina's Nadir, Mercury (a double angle ruler) and Sun! I detail the large number of life areas affected by this into which she can inject positive new energy! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 0:57 3/17: 1:43 3/20: 4:57 3/22: 13:44 3/23: 15:18 3/24: 15:45 3/27: 16:05 3/28: 16:31 3/29: 16:49 3/31:17:20

March 1-15 2018: Triple Conjunction Supports Relationship Healing (#465)

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Rare  Mercury-Venus-Chiron T riple Conjunction supports relationship healing * Free Session Winner! * Jupiter Retrograde *  Listener Chart *  Virgo Full Moon * More! Listen to This Week in Astrology now -- free! A rare triple conjunction of Mercury, Venus and Chiron supports relationship healing in the first half of March. We also have Jupiter turning retrograde , a service-oriented Virgo Full Moon , and more! In our listener chart , that triple conjunction lands smack dab on Laurel's Venus. Listen in as I tell her the many positive ways she can use this stimulation! Hear all about this and more by clicking the large link above, or go to  ThisWeekInAstrology.com to learn about getting the show through iTunes. (I love it when you subscribe through iTunes!) Overview: 1:39 3/1: 2:10 3/2: 4:33 3/4: 4:47 3/6: 6:22 3/8: 7:18 3/9: 10:09 3/11: 10:27 3/12: 11:00 3/13: 11:18 3/14: 111:59 Ne