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Accurate Astrology: Week of October 19th, 2026 The week opens with the Moon in Aquarius. With the Sun in Libra and the Moon in an air sign, there’s a real vibe in the air. The buzz is all about verbal communication: let’s connect, let’s share, let’s network. That’s emphasized Monday into Tuesday. A caveat: Aquarius is a fixed sign, so its energy is tenacious. It likes to stay on task. Yes, Aquarius is the free spirit, the lover of change and revolution, but it pursues all of that in a sustainable way. It isn’t really erratic, though it can look that way from the outside. Whether it’s one’s rising sign, Sun, or Moon, the Aquarian has been contemplating what they’re fixed on, and then suddenly seems to act. That surprises the people around them, but it’s no surprise to the Aquarian. It was never spontaneous. It was “okay, now I’m ready,” a matter of timing or energetic momentum. These days are well aspected for making connections and getting ideas moving, but remember that Venus is retrograde. Take care in how you approach people with the idea you’re so jazzed about. How it’s received matters, and so does how you convey it. Times given in this forecast are ET. Monday: Assess and Tease It Out Later in the day, Mars opposes the Moon, and in the wee hours of Tuesday, Venus squares Pluto. Boiled down, what we feel, want, and need may conflict with someone else’s agenda. Think power plays. So use that Aquarius air-sign Moon to assess the situation, have conversations, and understand where people are. Find the potential blocks and tugs of war, so you can present or broker your ideas in ways that are more acceptable and understandable. Tuesday: Think Big, Stay the Course Tuesday can bring a lot of excitement, a sense that this can happen and that can happen, and everything seems really big. Bring it into alignment with your core initiative. What is the long-term goal? This is fixed-sign energy, willing to go the distance. It’s not a fly-by-night “grab it and move on.” It’s about growing the project, improving communication and alignment, and helping people understand how to expand it. This is achievable. The valuable piece is understanding where everyone is on Monday and Tuesday. Once we get past early evening Tuesday, around 7 PM ET, we hit that lovely juice of connecting and coalescing. So these are roll-up-your-sleeves days to negotiate, mitigate, and get on the same page. Then celebrate in the evening as everything starts to gel. Wednesday: Finish, Then Flow The Moon goes void of course at 4:42 a.m. and enters Pisces at 8:35 a.m. A void Moon is a good time to organize and finish things up, not to start anything new. That’s especially true with Venus retrograde and Mercury about to turn retrograde. See where all that good energy landed and put things in place. Once the Moon enters Pisces, communication continues, but much of it is nonverbal. We work with touch and intuition, sensing who’s the right candidate for what. Verbal conversations and paperwork are still fine, ideally signed before Mercury goes retrograde. But go by whether it feels right. Don’t force the square peg into the round hole. Find the happy place for that square peg, and be willing to leave things open until they flow and fit. In the late afternoon and early evening, the Moon and Uranus form a hard aspect, which means people are moving faster than they’re concentrating. Know where you are in space and pay attention to where others are. If you tend to shoot out ideas without thinking about how they’ll land, sit with it for a couple of minutes and ask, “Is this the best way to say this?” Uranus can shake everything up, and that’s not always bad. It’s better when we’re conscious of what we’re doing and why. With the Moon in Pisces, it behooves us to be sensitive to how people feel. That’s harder for some than others. You may notice that certain people have a knack for calming things down, while others thrive on attention, on mishaps, on shooting things out and then doubling down. That phrase, “doubling down,” gives me a headache. It seems to have blown up in the 21st century, and it’s the antithesis of how we’re supposed to grow. We’re meant to expand and open up to new concepts, to say “oh, that’s a new way to think about it” instead of “no, this is the only way.” That bludgeon is old-world stuff, and it’s hanging around too long. I think that’s because we’re approaching a point where things will catapult and shift. Seat belts fastened. I’m optimistic. Thursday: Fill Your Cup Thursday the 22nd is juicy, lovely energy, with the Moon in Pisces moving toward a trine with Mercury in Scorpio. It’s saying: be willing to feel. That sensitivity and empathy is what we want to enlarge, because there’s a desert of it in some of the loudest voices and world leaders right now. Walking in someone else’s moccasins is not a world they know. So let the water energy pour in. Fill your cup, fill your heart with empathy. Honestly, empathy hurts. It’s incredibly difficult to open into, which is why good boundaries and filters matter. We don’t want to close ourselves off because it’s too hard. That would kill the human race. We want to be porous, so we can feel and release. That doesn’t mean we forget. I won’t wander too far into the dark side of the news, but the idea of a televised firing squad is antithetical to true empathy. Fortunately, 80% of Americans polled said to put the kibosh on it. The worrisome piece is that 20% thought it was a good idea. The Moon goes void of course at 11:31 p.m. Eastern. It’s a delicious night to go into the dreamscape. I invite us to dream about expanding empathy and the emotional and intuitive connections that let us thrive. A short story. I was going through the Dallas airport with a half hour to make my connection, and a woman named Mirimam was helping me from gate to gate. She said, “It’s such a pleasure to escort you because you’re so calm and nice.” I said, “Of course I’m calm and nice. I have this angel taking me through Dallas airport, and I’m so grateful to be with you.” It was a lovely little moment, a person connecting with a person, and those are the moments we want to expand. It is better to love as you move through the world. I was at a celebration of life where a woman said her mother used to say, “I have never met a stranger.” This is a good attitude, with boundaries, of course. We have to know when to move away from someone. But most people are nice. So, Moon in Pisces, dream into that world Thursday night. Friday: The Veil Thins, the Fire Rises On Friday the 23rd, the Sun enters Scorpio at 5:38 a.m., bringing thirty days of fixed water energy. It’s deep and delicious, and I love this time of year. The veil thins, and we can connect with our ancestors and with whatever planes, dimensions of energy, or consciousness they inhabit. The void-of-course Moon is still tracking through most of the day, until it enters Aries at 3:53 p.m. ET. Friday may be a workday for many of us, but while the Moon is still in Pisces, lean into creativity, love, connection, meditation, and all the things that open our hearts. It’s a hard day for dealing with people who are forceful and doubling down. Dissolve them away and flow around them if you can. Once the Moon enters Aries, we’re in fire cardinal energy, and that cooks. It’s an interesting Moon to have with the Sun in Scorpio. The two signs aren’t alike, but in traditional astrology both are ruled by Mars, so both are assertive. Scorpio is more under the radar, but it knows where it wants to go. The drive is strong in both, so Friday into Saturday is incredibly productive. Saturday and Sunday: Deepen Into Love Pay attention to this: the Aries Moon moves into direct opposition to Venus in Libra shortly before the full moon. That full moon, in Taurus, lands just after midnight Eastern on Sunday, so depending on your time zone it’s Sunday or the wee hours of Monday. It’s lit by the Scorpio Sun, and it’s very intense. I feel the opposition is a proposal, a way to work with the push-pull between what one feels they need and how they’re able to achieve it. We can’t push our way into a relationship. Well, we can, but by definition a relationship is about reciprocity. There are functional, dysfunctional, codependent, and healthy ones. Ideally, we’re working toward balance: give and take, reciprocity, and respect. Respect is a huge word for relationship. That’s particularly charged now, with Venus retrograde and an Aries Moon, which is about “what I want, what I need,” against Venus in Libra, which is about “where is the we?” How do we get heard, witnessed, and validated? How do we listen? Mercury went retrograde at 3:18 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, so this is really about going within. Taurus is said to be one of the best places for the Moon, with the message is that there is so much bounty. But this particular Moon indicates juggling and trying to figure out what it’s going for, due to planetary. aspects. So it’s an incredibly valuable weekend to reflect on relationship. Do you have the relationships you require? Are they respectful? Reciprocal? Frustrating? Can they only go so far? With the veil thin, we can also consider relationships that are no longer physically with us. Give yourself time to reflect, journal, and meditate, and to deepen the most important relationship, the one with yourself. When you love, understand, and listen to yourself, you can offer other people that same allowance and respect. I’ve been on a long journey of learning to love myself and be more patient, and that’s why I could have that delightful exchange with Mirimam in the Dallas airport. She’s someone I’ll most likely never see again, and I love her. We need more of that. Allow yourself a weekend to deepen into love. The rest of the week, more i

Pluto goes Direct on October 15, 2026 at 10:41 PM ET… opens a cycle when deep secrets surface. MONDAY, OCT 12: Moon in Scorpio. Drill Down Today is rather intense. With Pluto turning direct later in the week, it’s as though we can smell what is coming. Whatever you’re exploring, discussing, or researching, it’s deep-dive energy, not surface skidding. If you have a lot of water or earth in your horoscope, or a lot of fixed-sign energy (Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo, and Taurus), you may feel at odds with the day. You want something to happen a certain way and it may not track the way you intend. Remember that Venus is retrograde, so we’re being asked to evaluate what we feel we want or deserve, and there can be a sense of lack. With the Moon in Scorpio, it can feel like our reach just isn’t wide enough to capture it. So the best use of today is to drill down on the one thing that really is your priority. We’re in the waxing Moon cycle, after the Libra New Moon over the weekend. That New Moon dangled opportunity and potential. Scorpio asks what you’re really committed to make happen. When there are so many options, they don’t always feel like opportunities. Go into your gut. What drives us hardest today? What do I want to sink my teeth into? It’s not necessarily a delicious piece of pie, especially if you’re very Scorpionic or have a strong Pluto or Mars… but it’s the goal you want. You may feel a pull, kind of an undertow. Ask yourself whether this is something you’re choosing consciously, or more of a dog-with-a-bone drive. With the waxing Moon, make sure your aim has some freshness to it, a sense of renewal, and that it isn’t just beating old business. Then plan it out so you get the maximum reward for your effort. TUESDAY, OCT 13: Void-of-Course Moon All Day: Follow Through The Moon goes void of course at 4:46 a.m. ET and stays void until it enters Sagittarius at 8:59 p.m. Set things up before the void, so you’re clear on where your energy is going. Scorpio is very good at following through, especially on the hard thing: I am going to sit here until I find the answer. I am going to research this until there’s nothing else to find. A classic example, with Venus retrograde and the Moon void in Scorpio, is tackling the area where you’ve got all that old stuff in storage, or clearing out an older relative’s apartment. This is wonderful disseminating energy. You move through it in a methodical, directed way, ready to recycle it and let it move into another chapter. Sagittarius arrives in the evening. It can feel a little drifty, pie in the sky, that first night. WEDNESDAY, OCT 14: Moon in Sagittarius. Open Up Things take better shape as we move past early morning. Some of us may get an electric jolt of inspiration that derails the plan for the day. Maybe there’s a segue or a detour that needs to happen to let possibilities come our way. Sagittarius is a fire sign, mutable and very adaptable. For fire and air signs especially, this can feel like an invitation: pick up momentum and go much faster than thought, or this candidate is ready to run with me. Even with Venus retrograde, we can still fast-track the things we’ve been working on and the connections they make, when pre-established. Venus retrograde can also bring an opportunity or a job where we negotiate the money or the start date. You can taste it, but it hasn’t taken shape yet. If you were born with Venus retrograde, you’re often in your groove right now. You intuitively know when to take action and how things are unfolding. For those of us with Venus direct, it’s more obtuse. We can’t read the signals as well, while people born with Venus retrograde feel it in their bones: this is familiar, things take time, and you know when to act. THURSDAY, OCT 15: Moon in Sagittarius. Connect The Moon is juiced from dawn until it goes void at 5:56 p.m. ET, and the sense of opportunity carries beyond that. Next weekend Mercury goes retrograde, so on the 15th and into the wee hours of the 16th we’re in a transition space: Venus retrograde, Mercury slowing in the sky. For people who are intuitive and open to receiving, it’s a transmission time. As October moves toward Samhain (here in Mexico, Día de Muertos), the veil is thinning. With both planets retrograde, it’s easier to tap into ancestral knowledge and angelic guidance if you take moments of quiet to listen. Thursday evening you can be at a party full of people and still have a sense of connectivity coming through in ways other than direct. That’s how we can reach someone who is suffering, or someone we can’t be with because they’re in another time zone, or because they’ve passed on. Through love, we can energetically connect, heal, and transmit. I say this as someone who has been through loss and grief, and show me a person who has lived to a certain age and hasn’t. In the raw stages, it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to open up to these new ways of connecting. We have to detach from the physicality of the relationship before we can enter its newness, its depth. So not all of us will connect with people who have died, but the ability is magnified and available now. Messages can feel abstract, too. It may be someone you know, or just a feeling of lightness or difference. If you feel overwhelmed by pain or injustice, send out meditative, loving, healing energy, and don’t discount its power. It’s tremendous. We can absolutely focus on how terrible things are, but we’re in the new Moon cycle of Libra, which is about love and relating. So how do we extend that, instead of anger, grievance, and the feeling that there’s nothing we can do? There’s a lot we can do when we work on instilling hope, love, and justice. Sagittarius can tap into the justice warrior, even within loving consciousness. With Pluto Direct as of 10:41 pm ET, we want to channel our power in the direction we most want, regardless of what may seem insurmountable. FRIDAY, OCT 16 AND SATURDAY, OCT 17: Moon in Capricorn. Build The Moon enters Capricorn at 8:57 a.m. on Friday. It’s less expansive than Sagittarius, but very workmanlike. You might say, okay, I’m going to do these positive-energy exercises even when I’m not feeling positive, because changing the message in my head, heart, and soul is far more constructive. Capricorn is practical. Think about the reality you want to build, and take action on it. It’s not easy. It’s Capricorn, going up the hill, and we stumble a little. Oh, what’s the use? It’s so darn high. I’ll never get there. But we keep going, hoof by hoof, moving methodically in the direction that’s up, that’s elevated, that’s ascension. This can be a highly productive weekend, with a real sense of accomplishment. SUNDAY, OCT 18: Void, Then Aquarius. Tidy Up and Unplug The Moon goes void of course at 12:13 p.m. and enters Aquarius at 9:40 p.m. Once it’s void, stay with whatever momentum you’re on, whether that’s a project, getting things in order for the week ahead, or just cleaning up. Small tasks give us a sense of, all right, things are in order, like the feng shui rule about clutter: put things in order so it’s not so chaotic when you go into the next phase. When the Moon enters Aquarius late Sunday evening, unless you’re a night owl who likes to groove on electronics, get off your devices. Most likely it’ll be a lot of wheel-spinning that isn’t as constructive as a good night’s sleep. The rest of the week, more in-depth — when you listen to the podcast… Spot on Astrology: Blog about celebrity astrology and events Get full access to Pamela’s Astrology Insight Now! at astrologyoasis.substack.com/subscribe

We look forward to the Libra New Moon on October 10, 2026 at 11:50 a.m. ET. This week, the waning moon cycle is for finishing up, focusing, recycling, and shedding. The times I give are ET, so adjust for where you live. I look at what each day is about energetically. How that lands for you depends on your individual horoscope: how you do life, the people you interface with, and what’s on your agenda. When I talk about the sign the moon is in, I highlight the areas of life that moon works well with, which may shift depending on your personal horoscope and what’s going on for you. Don’t have your personal horoscope wheel? Here’s a link to get yours. THE BACKDROP: VENUS RETROGRADE IN SCORPIO Venus went retrograde last week and stays retrograde through mid-November, so keep these themes in mind. In Scorpio, she asks us to re-evaluate how we do love and money. Venus, goddess of love and beauty, is about money because she reflects what we think we deserve. In our society, what we’re paid reflects that. Some people are comfortable with enough to cover expenses; they don’t need to stretch or want more. Others work hard, want and need more money and more possessions, and yet always feel a lack. You know your own relationship with love, money, and what you deserve, and Venus retrograde is saying: “How’s that working for you?” Sometimes the love or money we want isn’t coming in. Perhaps the people nearest and dearest aren’t available, or there are limits. Or we look at someone and think: this person isn’t there for me the way I need them to be. It’s an evaluating time, and that’s valuable. The same goes for work: maybe there’s a limit to what we can ask for in our occupation, or a company repeatedly withholds the raise or acknowledgment we deserve. If a relationship or work environment isn’t giving you validation, it might be time to cast your net for another job or new friendships. People from the past can also come back into our lives. For instance, I haven’t seen my college roommate in person for 20 years, though we’re in regular touch, and I’ll see her this week. For some of us, an old lover may crop up, which might be exciting — or meh. In general, it’s not a great time to launch a new product or hang out your shingle, unless it has to do with renovation, recycling, antiques, or anything that revalues something that’s been put aside. Venus retrograde runs through mid-November. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5: FINISH SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF This moon in Leo is a wonderful time to complete things, especially a personal accomplishment. With Venus retrograde, you may not get all the kudos you deserve, but what matters is how you feel about it. How strongly this lands depends on whether something in your horoscope connects harmoniously with Leo, or which house Leo moves through, but overall it’s a creative thrust that builds into the evening. Be crystal clear about the message you want to send, and about what you want to receive from a project or conversation as opposed to what you need. We may get what we need but not exactly what we want. It’s also a super time to meet old friends and share reminiscences that give a sense of the positive and of expansion. As you go over old memories, mine for gold: see something you overlooked, or realize the intrinsic value you missed back then. Plumb the past with fresh perspective. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6: PLAYFUL, THEN GET TO WORK The moon goes void of course at 6:22 a.m. ET. When the moon is void, we’re NOT looking to move forward or take action. Work on what’s already in motion, finish up, and plan the next wave. In Leo, that can be creative, playful, even romantic and energized, a time to experiment and look at life with childlike abandon. Enjoy it, as long as whatever needs doing gets done, with time for serendipity. The moon enters Virgo at 10:53 p.m., and that’s when we roll up our sleeves and get things in place for the next day, with laser focus on what needs to happen. A good night’s sleep is restorative. Virgo likes what’s therapeutic for the body and ways to maximize what you want to get done. It can be a bit tunnel-visioned, so keep your main priority in focus. OCTOBER 7–8: VIRGO MOON. TUNE THE MACHINE The moon goes void at 2:57 p.m. ET Wednesday. Use the morning to get out whatever messages you need to convey — prioritize. You can start new things in a waning moon, but it’s more productive to finish projects already in the works, because you’re going with the current instead of against it. If a long-term project continues past the new moon, address the pieces you want in place now so you can re-evaluate and push forward afterward. A Virgo moon supports figuring out how to fix something and make the machine hum. From mid-afternoon Wednesday, the moon stays void until it enters Libra at 4:11 a.m. ET Friday the 9th. That long void is a super time to take care of how the machine runs: work on things already in process, enhance health or routine. Tweak and get the process into a groove. Some of us have fixed sign energy: we do things a certain way, with a steady routine. That can lead to inertia, since stopping means rebuilding momentum, but once things are going, there’s a steadiness to it. Virgo is mutable, with elasticity and adaptability, which makes this a perfect time to settle into a routine you’ve been building, whether it’s exercise, diet, work, or healthy habits. Not to initiate a new program, but to solidify a routine. We don’t want to reinvent the wheel under a void-of-course moon. We want to be in the zone and as present as possible. In traditional astrology, the phrase for void of course is “nothing will come of the matter.” Anything you initiate or discuss, contracts included, doesn’t go where you intended, like an investment that doesn’t pan out. So concentrate on what you’ve already started and show up with presence. Observe what’s around you and flow with it as the moon finishes its journey through the sign. OCTOBER 9–10: LIBRA NEW MOON. HOW DO WE PARTNER? Libra sets up a very nice Friday evening heading toward the new moon, which hits exactly on Saturday the 10th at 11:50 a.m. ET. As we approach it, the new moon points to the partners who will show up and commit to the bloom of your intentions. With Venus retrograde, you may have a wonderful partner, friend, or colleague you love to work with, but look clear-eyed at who you want alongside you for this particular intention. Some people will be fabulous. Others, for whatever reason, don’t have the availability, skill set, or commitment to get it off the ground. It may also be that the person you wanted to talk to about this project isn’t in a good place for it right now. The dark of the moon, before the moon gets its initiation from the sun, is a great time to see that. Evaluate the project, ambition, goal, or intention, and ask: do I have the right candidate(s) to make it work? Maybe you both need to be in a better place before you pitch it, so it unfolds in a way that makes sense. Or you may realize they’re the wrong person, or that this is something you have to do solo. The new moon in Libra asks: How do we partner? How do we want to partner? Do we keep doing it the way we have, or seek change? Not necessarily romantic: it can be business, a ghostwriter, the right realtor to sell a property, a long-term partner or a temporary one. With this new moon, we can invite in the partners we want, or a new way of partnering. Maybe the way I’ve been partnering isn’t working, and Venus retrograde is telling me so. How do I adjust what I seek, what I ask for, or how I position myself so the relationship is right going forward? It’s absolutely possible to bring that in energetically this lunar cycle. After the new moon is exact, at 17 degrees Libra 22 minutes, a Mars-Venus square forms, a 90-degree angle from our perspective. It asks us to look at how we attract what we want (not just romantic partners) as opposed to how we go after it. Mars is assertion, our drive, how we pursue passion and desire. Venus is what attracts me and how I draw it in. In tension, they ask whether the two are aligned in how we operate. Some of us are born with them not aligning well, so it’s a continual process of understanding my drive versus how I receive, and balancing the two. This is a very auspicious new moon in Libra for insight and for the opportunity to work on that. The moon goes void at 7:07 p.m. ET Saturday, its last aspect a sextile to Jupiter. So it can be a fortuitous day for looking at how aligned and clear we are in our messaging about what we want, in conversations with the people in our lives, and, most importantly, in the reciprocity: the giving and the receiving. OCTOBER 11: SCORPIO MOON. SEE WHAT’S ACTUALLY THERE The void runs overnight until 11:21 a.m. ET Sunday, when the moon enters Scorpio. Things get intense, because Scorpio is a fixed water sign, tenacious. Libra gets us to points of initiation, which is lovely with the new moon. On its heels, the Scorpio moon asks what the opportunities were, how some fall short or don’t deliver what’s needed, and whether the stretch is too wide. Sometimes we want it all now, or it’s not happening fast enough, and we’re not satisfied with what’s actually there. So on Sunday, look at what’s actually there. Evaluate it and see clearly as you move forward with this new moon’s manifestation. Scorpio always follows Libra; that’s just how the zodiac wheel turns. If there was a host of possibilities the day before, the Scorpio moon digs in and asks: Is this really going to work? This investment may not pan out the way I want. Look closely to see which possibility is worth aiming for and putting your energy into. The rest of the week, more in-depth — when you listen to the podcast… Spot on Astrology: Blog about celebrity astrology and events Get full access to Pamela’s Astr

Week of September 28th – October 3rd, 2026 We’re in the waning moon cycle this week — last week’s full moon in Aries has passed, and now we wrap things up: finishing projects already in motion, clearing the desk, staying in the groove rather than starting fresh. You can still begin something new during a waning cycle, but the overall momentum favors finishing. The bigger story is that Venus goes retrograde over the weekend. So this week, lean toward projects you’ve already been considering, or picking something back up, rather than launching something brand new. Venus governs what we value, love, and are drawn to — so as it slows down, it’s not the moment to unveil a new business, product, or cosmetics line, or anything that needs a big, excited reception. If it’s already thematically what you do — an artist or designer continually generating new work, say — keep going. I’ll dig into Venus retrograde more on the day it hits, but worth keeping in mind now for anything you have coming up this month. Monday, September 28th — Wait for the Glue to Set The moon is in Aries early, then goes void of course at 5:50 a.m. Eastern. Void-of-course moons can feel exciting but lack follow-through — if you’re itching to reach out to someone or start a conversation first thing, it may hold together better if you wait until later morning. The Moon enters Taurus at 10:40 a.m., where it’s happily placed for the next couple of days. Taurus is about appreciating what’s around you — taste, sense, touch — and being present in the body. How strongly you feel this depends on how much Earth, or Taurus, you carry in your own chart; without much, being present may not be your first instinct today. It’s worth knowing where Taurus falls in your personal horoscope, since that placement hints at what you might sink into and appreciate right now. The Sun in Libra also trines Uranus in Gemini today, which can spark a flash of inspiration or a “why don’t we do it this way?” moment. For more Taurean types, that can feel disruptive — but it can also hatch a genuinely interesting idea. Tuesday, September 29th — Be in Your Body Taurus moon continues, and distractions or new options may surface — appealing on paper, less so if you’re already in a good groove. Monday and Tuesday can have a jack-in-the-box quality, with people tossing out different perspectives. I get this feedback often myself — full of air and water, my mind moves fast, and I want people comfortable, so I’ll offer option after option like a buffet. Some people just want one choice and to settle into it. Read the room: if you’re already moving well, stay the course despite the “what about this instead?” noise. Taurus moon’s core message is simple: be in your body, be present. It’s easy to get cavalier with health when we’re younger and things haven’t caught up with us yet — pushing harder, sleeping less, running past what the body actually wants. Use these couple of days to check in: how am I feeling, is this comfortable? If you feel overextended, notice it — it may point to a routine worth adjusting. With Venus about to retrograde in Taurus, it’s worth remembering Taurus rules the second house — money, values, and, I’d argue, the physical body, our constant material possession. Ask yourself: is my chair right, do I need to move more, stand more? Just observe for now, no action required. The moon goes void of course again at 7:36 p.m., still in Taurus, for the rest of the evening — a genuinely lovely night to rest, get cozy, and recharge. Wednesday, September 30th — Savor Morning, Then Gather Information The moon continues void of course into the morning, still in Taurus — and since Taurus is the moon’s exalted sign, even void of course it’s a cozy placement. Give yourself a longer morning if you can. If you can’t, stay as comfortable and present as possible; wear what feels good and move from one thing to the next with ease. The moon enters Gemini at 1:26 p.m. and stays through Thursday into Friday afternoon. From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night, it’s in a lovely spot — gathering information and momentum as it moves. The sweetest window is late Wednesday into early Thursday morning: an excellent night to fall asleep and let the dreamscape do its work. If you’re awake during those hours instead, it’s still a rich stretch for ideas, inspiration, and support, as long as you keep your eyes, heart, and ears open. One trap of this Gemini window: the internet’s endless scroll, which can masquerade as research. Used well, it’s more like skipping stones — one idea leading to the next — genuinely productive as long as you stay on task and don’t vanish down an unrelated rabbit hole. Thursday, October 1st — Stay Aware While You Move Wednesday and Thursday are two of the week’s most dynamic, productive days — as long as you stay aware of where you’re going while you’re in motion. Think long-distance driving: a kind of meditative alertness, present without being consumed by stray thought. Bring that same quality to whatever you’re doing or discussing — hyper-aware, but open to what’s around you. It’s air-sign energy: full of information, ideas, conversation. But remember the bigger picture — waning moon, Venus about to retrograde — so this is about feeding a fire already lit, not striking a new one. Once Venus turns retrograde, money and connection tend to move less directly; not absent, just slower. Friday, October 2nd — Watch What You Send The moon is void of course until 3:54 p.m., when it enters Cancer. That morning can feel scattered — easy to lose time on your phone or get pulled into something distracting. There’s also a sharper picture in the very early hours (around 5 a.m.) where tempers run short and messages might get sent before they’re thought through. Be mindful of what you say, last night included — if you’re tired, step away from screens and get real rest instead. Once the moon shifts into Cancer mid-to-late afternoon, the energy softens and carries through Saturday, when the moon goes void of course again at 11:08 a.m. for the rest of the day. Venus turns retrograde at 3:16 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, October 3rd. Friday afternoon into Saturday morning, a common question surfaces: where is the money, and do I have what I need? This may prompt some honest budgeting. It can also stir up questions of support. People who aren’t showing up for us may simply not be able to — not unwilling. If you’ve got a medical appointment or a hard trip ahead, it’s natural to want a companion, and your first choice may not be available. Sometimes going it alone is genuinely the answer; sometimes it’s worth asking someone you wouldn’t normally ask, even though that’s uncomfortable. Just naming that you need help, even privately, is real progress — recognizing that Achilles’ heel is the first step to working the muscle. Saturday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 4th — Name What You Need The moon stays void of course from late Saturday morning until it enters Leo at 6:54 p.m. Sunday — a shift into much brighter, fire-sign energy. The long Cancer void-of-course stretch beforehand is good work: sitting with what you actually need, even if you can’t solve it right away. Knowing what you need is the foundation for getting it — in friendships, in romantic relationships, in life generally. A lot of us take a while to get there, rather than molding ourselves to some borrowed ideal. Use that Cancer window to give yourself something real — rest, a comforting meal, time with a pet, a walk outside. Then, once the moon moves into Leo Sunday evening, lean into the potential of receiving more of what you need and deserve. Leo is the spark we all arrive with — and the more we recognize what we need, the more we can build a life that actually holds it. The rest of the week, more in-depth — when you listen to the podcast… Spot on Astrology: Blog about celebrity astrology and events Get full access to Pamela’s Astrology Insight Now! at astrologyoasis.substack.com/subscribe

This is an interesting week — most of them are — but I have real fingers-crossed optimism about this one. Still, it can go in different directions depending on who’s driving. With astrology, even the good aspects and auspicious days depend on who’s behind the wheel. Ideally, we’re doing things for the greater good — because actions are the things that magnify and carry forward. Monday, September 21 — Day of Peace: Turning Anger Into Fuel Fittingly, today is UN International Day of Peace. Why not 365 days of peace? The moon begins the day in Capricorn and goes void of course at 10:31 a.m. ET: void of course = no longer making aspects to other planets. Those early hours are strong for productive, impactful work. But early risers may feel a push-pull, even anger, as the day gets going. Anger is information — how consciously we recognize what’s triggering it determines how well we can deliver the message underneath it. The worst outcome is reacting unconsciously, without addressing the root cause. The best is transmuting that fire into something that transcends what caused it. Sometimes the answer is speed and directness; sometimes it’s quieting down, validating the anger to yourself, and choosing a constructive response instead of “delivering a hit.” It’s a fitting theme for the Day of Peace: Be a Peace Warrior… how do I stay assertive and grounded when everything around me feels like chaos? That question applies at work, at home, anywhere. Once void of course clears, the moon (still in Capricorn) favors finishing what’s already in motion. It enters Aquarius at 1:14 p.m., shifting into a strong stretch for networking and connection — reaching the people and communities who can help move things forward. The moon conjuncts Pluto (in Aquarius) in the early evening, then trines Uranus (in early Gemini) in the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday. Tuesday, September 22 — Fall Equinox: Balance & the “Buffet” Problem The sun enters Libra at 8:05 p.m., and with Uranus’s charge plus later support from Saturn, there’s real energy for making things happen. Airy signs — Aquarius, Libra, Gemini — may find sleep elusive. Watch for a moon-Jupiter opposition arriving just after midnight (early Wednesday Eastern). It’s a “too much buffet” energy: everything looks appetizing, but loading up your plate with every offering means you can’t actually enjoy any of it. Get clear on your direction earlier in the day, so the shiny-object minefield doesn’t pull you off course. Night owls in Eastern Time will find the best groove starts around 1 a.m. Wednesday; Europe and other zones are simply waking into this energy. The equinox evening itself is beautiful for dreaming — set the intention to be open to connection as you sleep. Dreams can link us to people we don’t know, to those who’ve passed, or to people we’ve lost touch with. Send loving energy outward as you drift off. Symbolically, the equinox — day and night in balance — is a good moment to sit with yin and yang, dark and light, especially in a polarized time when so many voices are pushing separation instead of flow. Suppressed anger erupts outward or turns inward and makes us sick; naming it (what am I angry about? what are my dark sides?) expands consciousness instead. If you can’t address it directly, carry the intention into the dreamscape: “I am here to create more balance.” Wednesday, September 23 — Void of Course All Day: Talk, Don’t Commit The moon goes void of course at 4:18 a.m. and stays that way, in Aquarius, for the entire day. Expect a buzzy, talkative day — lots of “let’s get this done” energy — but without the emotional follow-through to make things stick. Void of course in Aquarius is a day for conversation and ideas, not contracts or new commitments. The moon enters Pisces at 11:24 p.m., opening a lovely stretch for dreaming and meditation into the early morning. Thursday, September 24 — Pisces Moon: Stay Present, Let It Flow A moon-Uranus square hits mid-morning — the classic “mind racing, body elsewhere” aspect, amplified by the moon in dreamy Pisces. Stay present and aware of your surroundings; this is a morning when accidents happen to distracted people (maybe not you, but someone near you). The upside of Pisces is heightened intuition — a good day for a meaningful lunch, real conversation, or investing energy in a cause you love. Thursday into Friday, things flow rather than requiring force — more “let it happen” than “push the rock uphill.” Keep your intention clear and let the current carry you. Friday, September 25 — Watch for Fog and Mixed Signals As the day moves toward evening, confusing or mixed messages can cloud the picture. The fix is the same one from earlier in the week: know your destination going in, so “what about this instead?” detours don’t derail you. Treat it like driving through fog — slow down, don’t overcorrect, pull over if you need to, and keep your eyes on where you’re actually headed. Saturday, September 26 — Full Moon in Aries: Integration The moon goes void of course at 4:32 a.m., enters Aries at 6:23 a.m., and reaches full illumination at 12:49 p.m. Eastern (visible, of course, after dark). This Aries moon, lit by the Libra sun, carries the support of relationships and community for individual expression or a new direction — full-moon energy at its most powerful when aimed at the highest good. Sunday, September 27 — Communication Under the Full Moon The moon trines Jupiter, making this a strong day for achieving goals through clear, honest communication — real listening as much as real speaking. Some messages may still get lost or misread under this full moon; treat nothing as final. Keep working it for crystal clarity, without assumptions, refining as you go until it lands clearly. Listening with full dimensional understanding is worth the time. The rest of the week, more in-depth — when you listen to the podcast… Moved to Send A Tip for Pamela? “Always Welcome. Thank You!” Spot on Astrology: Blog about celebrity astrology and events Get full access to Pamela’s Astrology Insight Now! at astrologyoasis.substack.com/subscribe

All times Eastern — adjust for your location. We’re in the waxing moon cycle this week. Last week’s new moon in Virgo landed during a Uranus retrograde, and you may have noticed — or felt personally — some big shifts or changes surfacing in your life. That could look like a sudden 180°, or a situation unveiling itself as a catalyst for change. If you haven’t felt it yet, the retrograde continues for a few months, so it may still be stirring something up depending on your natal chart. Uranus is currently in early Gemini, so air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini) and mutable signs (Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, Virgo) are most likely to feel it through transit. Knowing where Gemini falls in your chart — the house, the planets involved — shows you which area of life is opening up for change over the next several years. Uranus isn’t fast-moving, but it’s not glacial either. Over the next seven or eight years, expect this kind of shift to keep surfacing. Scale varies — when I had a Uranus transit eight years ago, which hit me, my husband, and my mother-in-law all at once, and we ended up moving. Right now we’re in a strong Uranian sweep, with retrograde undercurrents running beneath it. But this week’s waxing moon has good momentum for building whatever you want to focus on. Monday–Tuesday, Sept 14–15: Scorpio Moon — deep healing, Virgo Sun The moon moves through Scorpio on Monday and Tuesday, working well with the new moon’s momentum to help unfold whatever you’re focused on over the coming week, month, or year — especially anything tied to Virgo: day-to-day routines, health, coworkers, wherever your energy and work go. Virgo also covers pets, since they’re so woven into our daily routines as is the responsibility of caring for them. As my husband puts it: dogs have owners, cats have staff. However you tend to the animals — or the hearth, your center, the hearth of your life more broadly — reflects how well you’re tending things generally. The sun is in Virgo all week, so the moon’s aspects keep touching it, some smoothly and some will create more demands. These two days carry a strong pull toward addressing family, finances, routines, and health — asking, how can I do this more deeply? Some of us have well-set routines; others have had life (a health incident, aging, a move) force those routines to shift. That’s the Scorpio edge: it looks straight at the wound, lances it, and isn’t afraid of the mess, because that’s what healing requires. This is profound territory — physical, emotional, intellectual, or creative. I’ve noticed in my own life, moving through different careers, that I periodically outgrow how I used to do things. That always requires an upheaval, a completion, before I can move into what’s next. Scorpio asks for that kind of courage — not the scorpion’s reflexive strike (the fear and revenge we see so much of right now), but the eagle’s wide-seeing vision, and ultimately the phoenix’s willingness to let the old form die so something new can rise from it. Tuesday the 15th is especially intense. Wednesday, Sept 16: momentum with detours The moon goes void-of-course at 11:30 PM Tuesday — a good window to rest and reset — then enters Sagittarius at 12:41 PM Wednesday. Use the morning to tie up loose ends before the shift. Sagittarius energy is more confrontational: fire, mutable, eager to move on an idea or vision. Watch for an upset or detour, especially from mid-afternoon onward, in anything initiated today — the chart of a launch reflects the energy present at that moment. That’s not a bad thing; it’s attachment to one path that blocks growth. Stay loyal to the ideal, not to exactly how it unfolds. Thursday–Friday, Sept 17–18: working out the details By Thursday the 17th, the moon has passed its opposition to Uranus, and the energy turns productive and fiery through Friday. Expect to be making adjustments — ideas move faster than the logistics (money, timing, who’s on board), so Wednesday through Friday afternoon becomes about filling in those details. None of it derails the underlying momentum: this waxing moon is about creating, pushing forward, and building on ideals. The moon goes void-of-course again at 4:44 PM Friday and stays void through the night, entering Capricorn at 12:55 AM Saturday. That void stretch Friday evening is ideal for fun and expansion — new food, a new film, anything that stretches your sense of possibility. Think of it as bushwhacking: the direction is already set, so use the time to clear the path rather than start something new. Weekend of Sept 19–20: assessing what’s real Moon in Capricorn makes the weekend dynamic and task-focused — good for getting things done, whether work on your home or perhaps work through in a relationship that isn’t giving you the support you need (or vice versa). Capricorn wants tangible results. It can also feel heavy: a sense of “this is hard” or “I’m on my own.” Worth paying attention to, since unexamined feelings tend to leak out sideways. Saturday the 19th especially may bring up a sense of being unsupported or shortchanged — funds tight, or lacking what you need to finish something. Don’t try to get blood from a stone. Instead, assess clearly, so that by Sunday the 20th you can put in place what the project actually needs — whether that’s a practical fix around the house or a longer-term shift within your family or work. Seeing clearly where the gaps are — in support, funding, or love — without rushing to solve it in the moment, is the real use of this weekend. Plowing ahead while ignoring the weak spots is what leads to over-extension. Clear eyes first, then act. The rest of the week, more in-depth — when you listen to the podcast… Send A Tip for Pamela? “Always Welcome. Thank You!” Spot on Astrology: Blog about celebrity astrology and events Get full access to Pamela’s Astrology Insight Now! at astrologyoasis.substack.com/subscribe

Those of you who listen to my podcast regularly probably expected this to drop Sunday morning — my apologies, it’s a little late. Still, it’s coming in before the forecast period begins: September 7th, Labor Day in the US and, from what I can see, in Canada too. Labor Day marks the end of summer in the northern hemisphere. And yes, “America” includes North and South America — a word getting new scrutiny as the US President keeps claiming it exclusively, which doesn’t really hold up. You could just as easily trace “America” back to early Spanish colonization. It’s all part of a larger pattern: denial of history alongside a questioning, an eruption, maybe a restructuring of it, as AI reshapes how people see the past and the road ahead. Very Pluto-in-Aquarius — all of us shapeshifting into whatever i s actually possible for human beings in the 21st century. Those possibilities sharpen over the next couple of years, as people push back against an undercurrent that feels inevitable: extracting the earth’s resources to the max before the 1% head off to Mars. Anyway — onto the week. Monday, September 7 — A Void Morning, Then a Sweet Leo Shift The moon is in Cancer until 12:49 p.m. Eastern, when it moves into Leo. But it goes void of course at 9:40 a.m., so for a few hours mid-to-late morning there’s no emotional glue to carry an agreement, idea, or initiation through to completion. That said, because Cancer mirrors the moon’s own energy, this void feels different from most. Cancerian themes — nurturing, home, our relationship to women, moodiness, sensitivity — are still very much accessible even in the void. (If the moon is void in your own natal sign, you may feel emotionally charged regardless.) What matters is whether anything ties things together enough for follow-through. Treat these hours as good for savoring an idea, not launching one. Once the moon enters Leo at 12:49 p.m., the energy turns sweet and fiery — it dovetails with Jupiter, also in Leo, and later sextiles Venus. This is a nice stretch, running through Wednesday afternoon, for wrapping things up and deciding what you won’t carry into the next lunar cycle. One caveat: Monday evening, the moon in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius. If you have planets in early degrees of a fixed sign, or natal placements affected by the ongoing Pluto-in-Aquarius transit, you may feel this building on Monday or even a day or two before — as unease, power struggles, or friction around power, money, or health. I have planets in early-degree Aquarius myself, so I’m deep in this transit, and in total candor, I’ve been dealing with a lot around my body’s physicality. That’s part of why this episode dropped later than usual — I’m learning that fuel comes from rest, diet, and focus on self, not from powering through the way I always have. Pluto, god of the underworld, symbolizes the unconscious — for me that’s meant confronting generational trauma and family legacies. So there may be a wrinkle for some of us Monday. But whether it’s grief, creative block, or heartbreak, going through it — not skirting or suppressing it — is how we get to the other side. When the moon dances with Pluto, it’s an invitation to notice what we’re pushing away from, dive in, and swim through the current: confront it, absorb it, integrate it, and ultimately grow from it. Later Monday evening through the 8th (especially mid-afternoon on) is genuinely rich — a good time to connect with where the love, support, funds, and resources are that you need to complete or build whatever you’re working on. Tuesday–Wednesday, September 8–9 — Steady Virgo Groundwork The moon goes void of course at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, then enters Virgo at 3:35 p.m. These are solid days for working with what’s actually in front of you rather than feeling everything’s an uphill battle — you have the tools to move toward real accomplishment. While in Virgo, the moon will square Uranus at an early degree of Gemini — both are mutable signs, which gives us adaptability to work with. Uranus tends to bring unexpected, jack-in-the-box energy wherever it travels; in Gemini, that often looks like people blurting things out, saying things in ways that land wrong. There’s a revelatory quality to it right now. I think a big piece of this is “out of the mouths of babes” — children reacting to things in unprecedented ways. Handed devices before they could speak, many kids haven’t developed the proprioceptive learning that comes from pen, paper, clay, and paint — and we’re going to start seeing the effects of that. Virgo (an earth sign linked to Mercury, unlike airy, verbal Gemini) communicates through hands and craft as much as words, so expect more public conversation about the body-mind connection and the limits of our devotion to all things electronic. Thursday, September 10 — New Moon in Virgo The new moon lands in Virgo at 18°26’, exact at 11:27 p.m. Eastern. Leading up to it, Uranus stations retrograde — when it does, it tends to coincide with some seismic or newsworthy event, whether that’s something physical in the earth, a public revolution or statement, or something quieter and more personal that still catches us by surprise. This dark-moon-into-new-moon stretch is strong for real movement. Ask yourself: what do I want to initiate? Something physical? A plan I want to lay groundwork for? A new health program? This new moon supports genuine follow-through — though it may be worth letting ideas cook over the weekend rather than launching immediately, since acting too fast on a new moon can be premature. Friday, September 11 — Void All Day, Made for Clearing the Decks The moon goes void of course at 1:52 a.m. and doesn’t enter Libra until 7:52 p.m. — void of course all day, still in Virgo. Use it to plan: figure out what to set up, complete, or clear off your desk before diving into a new program or thought next week. Clear the decks, get your email in order, clear your head before moving into new experiences as the new moon unfolds. Weekend, September 12–13 — Libra Discussions The moon enters Libra Friday evening and stays there through Saturday and all day Sunday, going void of course again at 10:27 a.m. Sunday and remaining void the rest of the day. The theme: discussions — with people you’re planning to work or partner with, family, partners — about how you’ll get support and put things in place. The most important thing this weekend is to actually listen. You may want to partner with someone a particular way, but if you hear that they don’t have the time, interest, or commitment you do — or want to do it differently — take that seriously. Pushing forward anyway just costs you time and traction with this new moon energy, because you’ll be fighting to make something happen with people who aren’t on board. If no one’s showing up and you’re not finding the right players, don’t let the weekend end on defeat. Evaluate honestly — maybe this version of the plan, or this partnership, isn’t coming together. You can scuttle it or decide to drift and reevaluate; neither is giving up. It just means your initial idea or team isn’t where you’d like it to be yet — that doesn’t mean you won’t still follow through. Virgo is about the details, but as a dear friend of mine says about big projects: don’t get hung up on the details when what matters is the overall concept. Hold onto that concept, trust the details to follow, and figure out who’s actually willing to play in the sandbox with you. If someone else has a different idea about how this should work, sit with it instead of resisting outright — you may still decide it’s not your direction, but that back-and-forth is how you find your way. The honest truth: you can’t shake hands and make something happen with someone who sees it in a totally different light. You won’t come together unless you agree on the overall concept. The rest of the week, more in-depth — when you listen to the podcast… Send A Tip for Pamela? “Always Welcome. Thank You!” Spot on Astrology: Blog about celebrity astrology and events Get full access to Pamela’s Astrology Insight Now! at astrologyoasis.substack.com/subscribe

Okay, moving into September — here we are, Monday, August 31, 2026. The times I give are Eastern Time, so adjust depending on where you are. This is one of those weeks with some long void-of-course moons, so let me give you a quick synopsis. A void-of-course moon is when the moon makes no other aspects to another heavenly body before it changes signs. The ancient intelligence around this is that there’s no emotional glue to carry a thought or concept through into something we initiate. It doesn’t mean things will never happen — but if you want something to have traction, legs, or go the distance, you don’t want to concretize, shake hands, or establish anything absolute during a void-of-course moon. It’s far better to say, “Let’s revisit this,” or “When can we meet again?” — something that leads you into a time when resolution and like minds can actually happen. I bring this up because on Monday, the moon goes void-of-course at 3:47 p.m. Eastern, and stays void until the next day. So anything you want to get done, sign off on, or make sure everyone’s aligned on is best handled before that late afternoon. After that, we’re in a state where the VOC moon in Aries moves its fast, fiery energy... and wants to initiate and do what it wants to do. Ideas may fly. There can be a sense of “oh, let’s do this!” or “yeah, sure!” — and then it never goes anywhere, because people have already moved on to the next exciting thing that’s captured their attention. That’s why it’s so important to use the earlier part of the day to make things happen. One thing to keep in mind if you’re moving quickly or trying to get something off the ground: be aware of how it’s landing with other people. With that fiery, let’s-move energy, it’s easy to not pay enough attention to how others are experiencing it — you can burn bridges or upset people who feel they weren’t considered or consulted. It’s always better to make sure the way you’re doing something is actually landing well, rather than pushing too hard or overlooking someone’s feelings or preferences. Not everyone worries about this, but for those of us who do, it’s worth checking in and asking how the other person feels about it. This also might hit you personally, right in the gut — you need something to happen and you’re moving with momentum, but it’s not quite going the way you’d like. To make it happen, there’s a bit of give and take involved. Is it full enough? Good enough? Will it create what you actually want, or are you compromising to the point where it’s worth taking more time instead? Sometimes the ideal move is to walk away — “Yes, I want that property,” or “Yes, I’d like to sell, but the money isn’t meeting my comfort zone.” That’s just one example of how this energy might play out personally, versus working with someone else who may feel like their toes are getting stepped on — both are worth being aware of. So once the moon goes void in Aries, there’s a lot of “do it, move forward, full steam ahead” energy that needs to be expended. The ideal is to recognize when you need to move and make things happen — and to do it in a way that’s kind to your body, your energy, and the people around you. Do things your body is comfortable moving through, so you can burn off whatever’s running hot and fast, and then work with it more gracefully. Work on things already in process, bounce around ideas that don’t need to be finalized yet, or simply enjoy and stay stimulated. Those are great ways to spend the late afternoon and evening of Monday, August 31st. Tuesday, September 1st We move into different energy when the moon enters Taurus at 4:01 a.m. I think this can be a lovely day. One thing to keep in mind: some of us might feel a power struggle within ourselves — a kind of inertia. Taurus is a fixed earth sign, about as fixed as it gets. It moves when it wants to move, on its own timeline and within its comfort zone. Some of us may feel pushed to make something happen and end up feeling blocked, or we wake up without the energy we’d like for whatever we’re trying to accomplish. I can’t emphasize enough one of the great gifts of Taurus: patience. If you generally run short on patience, this is a good day — especially in the morning — to work with that. “I’m not feeling as energetic as I’d like. My kid isn’t moving as fast as I’d like. My spouse, my coworker, whatever — things aren’t happening the way I want.” Patience, patience, patience. Remember: everything has its own perfect timing. In the morning hours, as the moon moves through Taurus, the ideal approach is to assess, moderate, balance, and work with what is — rather than getting hung up on how you think it should be, or on someone who feels like they’re standing in your way. When we get paralyzed or stymied by things that feel insurmountable, we’re not seeing our way through. For some of us, depending on the transit, Pluto in early Aquarius can hit especially hard if you have strong placements in the fixed signs — Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio. That doesn’t have to be your sun sign; it could be your rising sign, Venus, or moon. It’s always valuable to know where these planets are moving through your personal chart, because it gives you insight into how things are affecting you. So if you were born in the early degrees of those signs, or have prominent placements there, you’ll feel these lunar transits more than others. Remember: the moon is the emotional weather. As it travels, it triggers and ignites — it’s a catalyst for wherever we are in our process, as we move through our ongoing evolution on this planet. Once we get past that slightly bumpy stretch mid-morning, we settle into the sweet energy of moon in Taurus. The most important thing here is not to get overwhelmed, distracted, or lose sight of your priorities. Stay on track. Moon in Taurus is great for following through on something you want done — for patience, for focus. And it’s always a good reminder to stay grounded in the body. Eat things that feel nurturing. For some of us that’s comfort food; for others, it’s staying on program with what really gives us vitality. Sometimes those are the same thing — comfort food can absolutely be good for the body too. Overall, late morning into the rest of the day is lovely for slow productivity and for the kind of connection that leaves you feeling grounded. This carries into the next day, and the sweetest part of this window runs through early morning, 6:47 a.m. — after which the moon goes void-of-course for the rest of the day. Normally, when the moon is void, it’s not a time to start things — but Taurus is exalted when the moon sits there. The ancients considered it one of the best lunar placements (astrologers can and do argue about that, as we always do, with our different schools, orientations, attachments, and biases — whether we admit to them or not). Overall, when the moon is void in Taurus, the key reminder is to stay grounded — give yourself a sense of place. “I’m working here because this is where I can focus. I’m eating this because it nourishes me now. I’m going to this park or museum because it lifts my physical spirit.” It’s a reminder of the physicality of our existence, and when we honor that, we can really enjoy the fertile energy available during a Taurus void moon. It’s strong for productivity, creativity, fertility, and building or constructing what we want — but the key is focus, focus, focus. What’s the important thing to do right now? Taurus asks: be present in the body. Thursday, September 3rd The moon enters Gemini at 7:47 a.m. This is also a really good arc of energy — it sails through and makes a sweet connection with Venus before going void. Thursday can bring a lot of stimulus, ideas, and discussion — great for rubbing sticks together and getting a spark going. Stay open to whatever comes in during the late afternoon and evening; it can feel like inspiration, a hit, an “aha” moment where things come together. It might be instantaneous, something you hold onto, or just a nice burst of energy that carries you into Friday. Friday, September 4th The evening before may bring some evaluation of how things are moving as we come off last week’s new moon eclipse energy. Are we heading in the direction we want? Do we need to shift course? Are things moving in a way that supports and energizes us? That dreamy stretch from Thursday evening into the early hours of Friday can help reorient you for the weekend and how to make the most of it. Friday is a dynamic day for having support systems in place, connecting with like-minded people, getting things off the ground, and staying open to inspiration. The important thing to keep in mind, especially heading into the later afternoon and evening, is that Gemini energy brings a lot of verbal gymnastics and quick jumps from one thought to another — so clarity matters. I run into this all the time with my husband: we’re on the same wavelength with Mercury, but sometimes we each hear what we want to hear, and follow-through gets lost. When a lot of ideas are being tossed around — “we could do this, or that, or this other option” — and the conversation seems to wind down to a resolution, make sure everyone actually walks away with the same understanding. Ideas move fast in Gemini, and it’s easy for one person (or a whole group) to land on one version of the plan while someone else remembers it differently. So follow up — text, email, WhatsApp, whatever works for you — and confirm: “Okay, appointment at 5 p.m.” or whatever needs to be finalized, so everyone leaves with the same picture. That’s the most important thing to keep in mind Friday — and even a little the day before — because Gemini moves so fast that people who think quickly can

Monday, August 24 — Void-of-Course Moon in Capricorn The week opens with a void-of-course moon all day. Void-of-course means the moon is making no geometric aspects to another planet before it changes signs — so while it’s in Capricorn, it gives the day a certain flavor, but there’s no active “dialogue” with another planet. It’s worth knowing where Capricorn falls in your chart, since the moon is moving through that area of your life. But generally, a void moon means no emotional “glue” — no catalyst to push a new idea, vision, or connection forward. A new acquaintance or idea may generate talk but stay flat until the moon re-engages with another planet. Use Monday for things already in motion, not new ventures — it’s not the day to pitch an investor or go on a long-awaited first date. Favor routine: organize, clear your desk, restock. Fair warning: a void moon often means the store won’t have what you’re looking for, so it’s not the day to shop for that party dress. Tuesday, August 25 — Moon Enters Aquarius (5:02 AM ET) Things start cooking once the moon shifts into Aquarius, the sign of networking and connection — often intuitive rather than logical. If you’re shy, Aquarian energy favors strategy: arrive early and help out, or find the person standing alone. This is a strong stretch for matching people to projects and easing introductions. Early morning is a good time to notice what’s holding you back — rethink an old pattern or outdated story rather than consider it real and current. Watch for: later morning into midday, the moon aligns exactly with Pluto. For anyone with moon-Pluto aspects, this can feel intense — power struggles, a sense of manipulation, or something withheld. Ask whether it’s happening now or triggering an old wound. Moon-Pluto is powerfully transformational when we’re conscious of its source; unexamined, it can feel like something pulling at us. If you feel this dynamic with someone close — a coworker, boss, child — step back with Aquarian objectivity and look at the bigger picture. You may also see something revealed more publicly this week, tied to the larger Pluto-in-Aquarius cycle that continues for years: how people create change while making room for many voices rather than a few. Overall, an excellent day for connection, communication, and solving relational problems. Wednesday, August 26 — Focus and Narrow Down Tuesday’s momentum carries over, but the emphasis shifts to narrowing focus. If you generated a lot of ideas or met a lot of people, now’s the time to sort out what’s essential — the core of what you most value — and put your full attention there, the way the most important cooking ingredient is always love. This focus runs strong from dawn until the moon goes void-of-course at 5:59 PM. Because the eclipse is approaching, stay adaptable — a shift in plans (someone leaves, new info arrives) is easier to handle if you’re not rigidly attached to the original shape. Once the moon goes void in the evening, share ideas freely, but hold off finalizing anything. Thursday, August 27 — Moon Enters Pisces (mid-afternoon) The moon stays void in Aquarius through the morning — good for following through on existing plans, staying specific and adaptable. It enters Pisces mid-to-late afternoon, moving us straight into eclipse energy. Friday, August 28 — Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (12:18 AM ET) The full moon lunar eclipse is exact at 4°54’ Pisces, 12:18 AM Eastern. It carries strong “I’m going to do this” energy, but Pisces expresses it indirectly — soft, subtle, unrelenting, like a steady drip. Momentum has been building toward whatever you’ve chosen to focus on, and adaptability is the key theme: even with a clear goal, expect to move like a dance partner adjusting to changes, sometimes dancing solo. Picture swimming when the current pulls you somewhere unplanned — rather than fighting it, you conserve energy and work with it back to shore. This eclipse may bring pivots that make the original plan feel unreachable as imagined. Stay focused on the underlying goal rather than the exact form you pictured. Letting go of attachment to how something happens is often what lets real inspiration through — nothing may need to change at all, just speed up or slow down a little. The moon goes void-of-course at 12:14 PM Friday and stays void through Saturday night until 10:38 PM. Saturday, August 29 — Void Moon Continues With the moon void into late Saturday night, this stretch favors openness over pushing for outcomes. Moon in Pisces is about tapping into what’s beyond the directly seen and touched: time in nature, a museum, music, dance — anything offering a sense of floating and presence, even if you’re carrying a heavy load right now. The Moon goes void of course Friday afternoon, staying void through Saturday until 10:38 PM. The loveliest way to spend that stretch — Friday afternoon and evening, all Saturday — is to stay open to whatever inspiration comes. Moon in Pisces is about tapping into dimensions beyond what we can feel and touch. Get into nature, visit a museum, listen to music, dance — anything that gives you that floating sense of enjoying the moment, even under heavy burdens. I’ve mentioned this before: for years I did heavy caregiving — parents, mother-in-law, plus raising my child (actually the easiest part). Constant trips to senior housing and nursing homes, on top of work and family. Through it all, I had pockets of nature I’d retreat to — woods, shoreline, river. Fifteen minutes during the back-and-forth, sometimes longer when I could manage it, just absorbing it. That’s good medicine. It lifts the spirits, shifts your perspective, and reminds you there’s more to the world than whatever you’re facing right now. The Moon enters Aries at 10:38 PM Saturday the 29th, carrying through Sunday to midnight. Aries Moon — first sign of the zodiac, fire, cardinal — wants to move. Sunday, August 30 Expect high energy. As evening approaches, tempers may run short and frustration can surface, so find a healthy outlet — walk, run, swim, whatever your body naturally does. Don’t push past your normal limits, but move. Moving the energy makes it far easier to direct somewhere constructive. This is a dynamic day. If you’re working with others, or stretching finances, keep balance in mind. It’s not the day to overextend, push too hard, or assert without weighing consequences. 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We’re in the waxing moon cycle following the new moon that kicked off last week’s eclipse in Leo. We’re gathering momentum around individual expression within the collective — and for some people, that’s going to be ego-busting. Being heard within the collective isn’t about standing at the front of the room saying “listen to me.” It’s about how we can work together, collaborate, and build new worlds and new visions. That’s where we’re at. There’s a strong pull right now to have people toe the line, fall in lockstep, and do things a certain way — but that’s just not where we’re headed, evolutionarily speaking. What we’re seeing instead feels like disruption: new people, new voices, collective energy questioning and pushing back against the status quo. This is building energy. Monday, August 17 The morning begins with the moon in Libra, still in its waning/waxing cycle. It’s well-aspected for early risers — all times given here are Eastern, so adjust for your time zone. By “early risers,” I mean the moon goes void of course at 7:31 a.m. Once the moon is void of course, it doesn’t form geometric aspects with other planetary bodies, meaning there’s no momentum or “glue” to carry a new idea through. If you’re starting something new, this isn’t the window for it. But if you’re already working on something, it’s a great time to focus on that and follow through without getting distracted by shiny objects. It actually looks like a fairly productive void-of-course period, as long as you keep that distinction in mind — new ideas need not apply, but existing projects can move forward. The moon stays void through the traditional workday and enters Scorpio at 5:46 p.m. This can be a useful time for focus, research, and deep-diving into things — with a caveat. It can also be an evening where some of us get into “dog with a bone” situations: this is the way I want it, and I’m not budging. That kind of back-and-forth can feel like a power struggle — and as I’ve said many times, the biggest power struggle is often within ourselves. One part of the psyche wants things a certain way; another part is just as convinced that’s not the way to go. It’s a negotiation period. The most productive way to use this energy is to remember Scorpio’s range. At its most negative, it can be stubborn, vengeful, convinced it’s right, and prone to manipulation or subterfuge. But Scorpio also has other layers — yes, it’s a secretive sign, but it’s also excellent for research, digging down, and getting to the bottom of things. It can be genuinely revelatory. If you find yourself fighting something — whether it’s yourself, someone else, or a situation that feels immovable — dig deeper. Research, strategize, figure out what makes someone tick. Think of Ted Lasso: one of his gifts is his genuine curiosity about why people are the way they are, especially the ones who seem most difficult. Some Scorpios use that same gift for their own agendas, orchestrating outcomes to suit themselves. But in its deeper, more therapeutic sense, this energy is wonderful for understanding why the divisions are there, why the power struggle exists, why someone — even you, looking in the mirror — is so convinced they’re right. How do we shift that frame? When we’re stuck in “this is how it must be,” we stop seeing other options, other escape hatches, other opportunities. And on this stretch of days, especially as Tuesday approaches midday, we may feel a lot of distraction — a sense of “look over here, here’s another way you could go.” The best way to work with this isn’t to grip the bone and refuse to let go. It’s to ask: where’s a good place to store it? Where’s the hole to dig? And as we dig, what do we find — are we hiding it from everyone, or setting it aside until we understand it better? This stretch runs from Monday evening through Wednesday night, when the moon goes void of course at 10:48 p.m. The larger lesson of the moon’s journey through Scorpio is about breaking habitual communication patterns. One of the basic lessons of couples therapy — which applies to any relationship, whether it’s a partner, child, parent, or coworker — is that when we fall into the same call-and-response pattern, we go nowhere. It’s ping-pong: he says this, she says that, back and forth, and the argument, the discussion, the whole concept goes nowhere. What changes the conversation is introducing something new. So instead of your habitual response, try something else — throw the dialogue off its usual track. Yes, the ball will sail somewhere unexpected, and you’ll both stand there a little confused. But that’s what opens up new understanding. Someone might get frustrated when their usual script stops working — but that friction is exactly what starts to break the old ego patterns, which I think is part of the larger lesson this eclipse season is offering: how do we understand each other a little better, change the formula, and create something new? These Scorpio-moon days can be tense, challenging, frustrating. But by late evening on Wednesday the 19th (10:46 p.m. Eastern), once the moon goes void of course again, lean into that quarter-moon energy: wind down, get a good night’s sleep, and let revelations come through the dream world. Moon in Scorpio moving through the dreamscape can be productive — it might startle you, but dreaming is a safe space to let the unconscious bring you closer to understanding. Thursday, August 20 The moon enters Sagittarius at 4:30 a.m. After the intensity of Scorpio, this is a real shift in energy — you may feel more optimistic, and the people around you more adventurous, curious, and willing to take risks. It can be exciting, especially after a couple of days that felt like stop and stop again. One thing to watch for: as mid-afternoon approaches, an aspect between the moon and Uranus can make people accident-prone or inattentive to their surroundings. There’s fast, erratic energy in the air — a lot of “oh, let me go there” impulsiveness. This applies mentally too: if you’re at your keyboard chasing an idea, pay attention to what you’re hitting send on. Accidents don’t just happen in the physical world — they happen electronically too, especially with Uranus involved. By late afternoon, things settle and that erratic buzz starts to quiet. From around 3:45 p.m. Thursday through Saturday the 22nd, we move into a lovely stretch — space to stretch our limbs, stretch our ideas, and stay open to whatever shifts come, riding the wave of this waxing moon toward the changes that need to happen. This eclipse, and the one coming next week, mark a period of real acceleration. Astrologers — myself included — have been talking about this shift for the past year and a half, building since the start of this millennium. You’d have to be living under a rock not to notice the sheer amount of energy signaling change, both positive and negative. With the sun in Sagittarius from the 20th through the 22nd, these can be genuinely empowering days after ones that felt like banging your head against a wall. Enjoy the company of like-minded people. Make the connections that help you sail forward with your objective, even if you’re not entirely clear on what it is yet — you have the vision, the desire, the ambition to stand in your own way of being seen and let things flow. If you’re not currently working on a project or vision, these are great play days: hike, get into nature. I’ve long believed that one of the best ways to fuel change is to give ourselves bursts of that dreamscape feeling — a sense of infinite potential. Nature offers that freely, along with anything that gives the body a sense of freedom, whatever “abled” means for you (mine has changed a lot as I’ve aged). That need to move, stretch, and expand is a great space to be in over these couple of days. One caveat as the moon moves through Sagittarius: stay within your financial boundaries as this expansive energy tempts you toward risk. Be realistic about what you’re investing in or committing to, especially Thursday — you don’t want to overextend and end up asking “why did I do that?” And choose your companions carefully: nothing sours a trip — a day trip or a longer one — like realizing your travel partner is a bad fit for the journey. That goes for any shared venture, not just travel. The moon goes void of course at 4:31 p.m. on Saturday the 22nd — the same day the sun enters Virgo, at 10:19 p.m. That moves us into Virgo energy: mutable earth, an energy of shifting and adapting. If you’re a Virgo, or have strong Virgo in your chart, you know it’s the most adaptable of the earth signs — because to plant seeds, you have to work the soil, and the soil is never the same twice. There’s a grounded wisdom in Virgo’s willingness to shift; it’s stable, but never afraid of change. (Capricorn and Taurus, by contrast, can be more resistant — Capricorn out of caution, Taurus out of preference.) Virgo’s attitude is simply: this is the natural shift, time to adjust. That’s what we’re moving into. Saturday into Sunday The moon enters Capricorn at 4:59 p.m. Saturday — it’s a very different energy from Sagittarius. It may feel like a sudden lead balloon, a hard landing after the high flight. Expect it, and don’t let it overwhelm you — just notice what feels disappointing or challenging. Some of us love the socializing, the momentum, the “on, on, on” — and then when the party’s over, we crash. Prepare for that. A nice bath, a movie to sink into — whatever helps you take care of that “now it stopped” feeling. This can also show up in projects: something that was gaining momentum suddenly feels grounded, blocked. How you interpret that matters. Treating it as defeat makes it more defeating. Treating

This is an eclipse week. Let’s reflect on how we can take advantage of that spark of ignition the new moon eclipse brings. Monday — We’re in the dark of the moon, moving toward the new moon. The couple of days before a new moon is ideally a period of reflection. We make decisions about what we’re going to carry into the next lunar cycle: the things we’re aiming to accomplish, continue working on, or finally decide to reboot — and the things we’re going to shelve, or decide, no, that’s just not happening at this point in time, or ever in my lifetime. So Monday and Tuesday can be days of decision, or simply of listening. One thing I love about this dark-of-moon period is that I always think of the goddess Hecate — very old goddess energy. She was the midwife of both birth and death, standing at the portals of where we begin and where we end. At the end of every lunar cycle, we’re in this stage that you could call coming through the birth canal before the new idea, the concept, the baby, gets born. It’s exciting, because we’re leaning toward something we want to initiate, take off with, give new perspective to. But at the same time, we’re leaving behind everything that came before. So it’s worth pausing at this dark-of-moon period to really consider: where am I putting my energy over the next couple of weeks once the new moon kicks off? And what’s pulling me back — kind of like that pull you feel in the ocean, pushing you back toward shore, or, when it’s really strong, pulling you out to sea. Do you want to be in that space? Where do you want to be? So these couple of days are when we make conscious — or even unconscious — decisions about what we’re putting our energy into, and what’s just pulling us back. The moon is void of course basically all day Monday. That means the moon isn’t making a geometric aspect to another sign or planet before it changes sign. We have the moon in Cancer, moving, but not connecting to anything else. When the moon is in Cancer and void of course, it’s a sign that’s fairly comfortable with that — Cancer is often totally okay with chilling, staying close to home, to the harbor, doing what needs to be done to take care of self and whatever comforts and nurtures. These are good concepts to lean into before we move into higher, more Yang, “out there and going” energy. So I think it’s a very restorative day — ideally, that’s how we can spend it, though depending on your work calendar or what you’ve got going on, that may not be available to you. If you can, modify accordingly, and above all, pay attention to when your body needs meals and rest. That’s a great way to fuel up as we move into more decision-making days. August 11th (all times Eastern — adjust for your time zone): the moon enters Leo at 4:38 AM and stays there all day, moving toward the new moon solar eclipse that’s coming shortly. This is a well-aspected solar eclipse. Eclipses are volatile energy — they ignite, and they often point us toward something valuable to look at. It could be a dream, a symbolic reference, someone you haven’t thought of in a long time, or a recognition like, “oh, there’s a book I read when I was 18 — maybe I should revisit that.” Things come up. If the eclipse is actually touching something in your personal horoscope — it falls at 20 degrees Leo, 2 minutes — then if you have 20 degrees in any sign in your chart, you may feel a little jab, a little recognition from what’s happening in the sky. We’ll keep seeing big movements and fast changes as we move through this year, because the eclipses continue to act as catalysts and openings for transformation — especially when they touch certain world leaders or countries. There’s a lot of powder-keg energy in the world right now, and people in governmental power are making decisions that ripple out well beyond their own countries. In the United States, we’re being run by an eclipse president — someone born during an eclipse. Eclipses, by nature, bring volatility, so Donald Trump is certainly apt to make some sort of sudden decision or announcement this week. One could argue that’s just how he operates, but I’d expect some kind of activity regardless. For the rest of us, with whatever power and control we hold over our own decisions, this eclipse and new moon point is a tremendous time to think about how you want to focus your creative energy. It has so much to do with self-expression. Leo is linked to the fifth house — the divine child. What I mean by that is: each of us is born with light and potential. We’re here to bring something into the world. It may be soft, not especially impactful, or it may be very impactful — but each of us creates a ripple effect through the decisions we make, what we contribute, and what we choose not to. So with this new moon in Leo, especially with a solar eclipse, that recognition of self-potential is right there. It doesn’t have to be a big dynamic show — for some of us it absolutely will be, because that’s how certain people express themselves in the world. For others, it’s a softer energy, a softer light. It might be a big bonfire — “hey, look at me” — or it might be the soft little flicker of a firefly. Either way, get into your light. Think about what you want to express, share, and give energy to as we move through this lunar cycle. The solar eclipse happens exactly at 1:37 PM Eastern on Wednesday the 12th, after which the moon goes void of course. This void of course feels different from Monday’s, when the moon was in Cancer. On Wednesday, after the buildup to the eclipse, we might feel tired, undirected, or caught in a lot of back-and-forth conversation that doesn’t quite take shape. That’s all totally fine. Conventional astrological wisdom says it’s actually ideal not to kick off a new project or idea on the first day or two after a solar eclipse new moon (the exact window depends on the aspects). It’s better to let the flame build slowly. Think of starting a fire in a campfire or fireplace: you want to see it catch low and steady. If it flares up too big too fast, it may burn through all the flammable material — the bark, the kindling — without developing the strength to actually catch the log. Then it doesn’t have the staying power to keep burning. So over the next couple of days, focus on building good structure — making sure you can actually sustain whatever idea or concept you want to focus on. With the moon void of course, it’s fine to gather material and share ideas, but hold off on commitments; put things in a place where you can revisit them before committing, because commitments made during a void of course moon don’t usually stick. The moon enters Virgo at 6:18 AM on the 13th. At that point, it’s building toward something that can shift. A good way to use this day is to work on routines or things you’ve already planned, while knowing things may change. The last aspect the moon makes before shifting into Virgo is with Uranus — the planet of change, revolution, freedom, and individual expression. So even the best-laid plans, which Virgos are certainly good at making, can shift. One great thing about Virgo energy: it’s an earth sign, but mutable earth. I think of Virgo as rich soil — not loose sand, but soil that moves easily enough to let a seed take root and grow into a stem. That’s actually perfect for a Uranus moment, where — oh, things change. The venue isn’t available. The lights went out from a thunderstorm. Something happens and the plan can’t come to fruition as expected. And it’s not that you can’t adapt — the important thing with the moon in Virgo is to allow room for whatever growth wants to happen. Another image for Virgo and Uranus together: think about how, before humans had fire under control, natural fires would enrich the earth. Devastating, yes, but also renewing. In some places, this is still done deliberately — people let the land rest, then burn the old growth to enrich the soil. Uranus is like lightning striking the earth, electricity going into the ground and enriching the loam. These sudden ideas, revelations, epiphanies, or upsets can steer us in new directions — leaps from point A to point F — but only if we have the adaptability and willingness to land wherever we end up. Keep that in mind heading into midday and mid-afternoon: pay attention to where you are in space, as I always say, because when Uranus is engaged, we’re often not paying attention to our surroundings — caught up in our heads, in conversation, or suddenly derailed. The moon goes void of course at 3:24 PM on the 13th, and stays void from late afternoon into evening. So know that whatever you’re doing Thursday, things might shift — even things you thought were wrapped up and finished might land differently than you expected, or not be received the way you intended. Friday is a full 24-hour void of course day, moon still in Virgo. The best way to use a long void of course like this — especially with the moon in Virgo — is to work on things already in motion. Don’t reinvent anything, and don’t start a new idea. Jot it down, plan it, but don’t launch it — void of course time isn’t well aspected for follow-through. That changes when we hit Saturday. Saturday and Sunday are the deep, supportive days to fully run with the new moon energy. It starts at 10:20 AM on Saturday the 15th, when the moon enters Libra, staying there through Sunday the 16th into Monday. This is the window for kicking things off — having the conversations, focusing on the creative idea, engaging in play, fully expressing how you want to dance with transformation and change. It can also just be about restorative fun, setting you up to feel invigorated as you move forward with whatever you’re creating or sharing. We’re in Libra energy over the weekend,

Enjoy this relatively chill week — next week brings the eclipse, and we’re already moving into that arc. Eclipse season carries an electric energy: part acceleration, part strobe light, an intense wake-up call of information arriving all at once. Eclipses happen several times a year, but in 2026, with outer-planet movement concentrated in air and fire, this season feels especially charged for bringing things to light — something we’ll likely see clearly by late August into autumn. Monday, August 3 — Chiron Retrograde: Old Wounds Resurface Chiron — a centaur, part comet, part asteroid, with an irregular orbit — sits between Saturn and Uranus, and that position is key. It has a lot to do with our path toward freedom, self-knowledge, and a real sense of who we are as individuals within the collective. Saturn is the great taskmaster, moving in seven-year increments, which is why astrologers can track its cycles so precisely: “this happens at this age, that happens at that one”. The classic “seven-year itch” — jobs ending, marriages getting rocky, structures we’ve outgrown — is textbook Saturn. Chiron, by contrast, points us toward individual expression and the courage to step outside those structures. With Chiron retrograde starting Monday, some of us may notice — not necessarily today, but over the coming months — an old wound or pattern resurfacing, asking to be released. Known as the wounded healer, Chiron was a master of medicinal cures who lived in constant pain himself. (More on the myth at insightoasis.com — search “Mythology of Chiron.”) The moon is also in Aries Monday, adding instigating, spark-something-new energy, especially for air and fire signs — good for a new approach to something therapeutic, or a healing conversation. There’s a real acceptance that comes from working through a wound toward resolution, even when we thought it was already resolved. That’s the layered, ongoing work of becoming a more whole person. Monday into Tuesday — a waning moon stretch — is strong for finishing things and closing loops before the next lunar cycle. Keep your communication especially clear early Tuesday morning. Tuesday, August 4 — Void Moon, Then a Sweet Spot The moon goes void of course at 2:52 PM (all times Eastern), staying void through the evening until it enters Taurus at 10:35 PM — the start of a sweet spot for the week: messages landing well, creative work deepening. Although Tuesday evening or Wednesday may bring a slight rocky patch first. Wednesday, August 5 — Get Grounded Moon in Taurus invites attention to the physical body — natural for earth and water signs, more of a conscious effort for others. (I have zero earth in my chart, so I know this one well — it takes real intention to remember the body exists.) Good day to lock in routines: exercise, meal planning, anything that builds a steadier relationship with your physical self. Think of it like a puzzle you only give yourself a few focused minutes on each day — the point is showing up methodically, not perfectly. Wednesday into Thursday is strong for actually finishing what you set out to do. Thursday, August 6 — Restore and Unwind At 7:25 PM the moon goes void of course in Taurus for the rest of the evening — ideal for something restorative. A rich film, a good meal with good company, or just quiet comfort. Taurus wants touch and sensory ease, the simple pleasure of being cared for. Friday and Saturday, August 7/ 8 — Curious, Social, Productive Moon moves into Gemini: social, talkative, hungry for stimulation and play. Great for connecting with people, following through on conversations, and — if it’s a workday — genuinely productive. This connective energy ties into the broader Pluto-in-Aquarius theme: real community and neighborly connection matter more than ever, especially against a digital landscape that often pushes the opposite. Get outside, take a walk, talk to people — ideally including people who don’t fully agree with you, since that’s how divides actually shift. Gemini’s curiosity — the “why” a small child asks when observing the street in the backseat — is the theme here. Stay curious, keep asking questions, and trust that answers and connections will come, even when it’s not clear how or when. Sunday, August 9 — Ease Now, Implement Systems Later Moon goes void of course at 1:27 AM, enters Cancer at 3:46 AM, and stays there the rest of the day. Mercury also shifts into Leo around midday, setting up a longer void-of-course moon stretches next week. Cancer wants comfort, home, water, calm — a good day to rest and restore. But don’t get so relaxed you skip setting up and planning support systems for the weeks ahead. Heading into eclipse season, plans can get shaky (illness of a colleague has already thrown off one of my own commitments this week) — so build in backups where you can. Have a chill day. 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This is a really super week, especially the first couple of days — great for focusing, launching, outlining, and strategizing what you want to make happen. The rest of the week is dynamite too, but there are a few things to watch for. Regular listeners already know we’re in a stretch of long void-of-course Moon periods. That’s because the outer planets are sitting at early degrees of their signs — just passing a few degrees. So depending on the Moon’s sign, it may not form an aspect with another planet before changing signs. This shifts a bit with the faster-moving planets, like Mercury and Venus, but overall, expect these longer void periods for a while. What does void-of-course mean? In traditional astrology, that’s not a great time for follow-through on an idea, a passion, an impulse — since the Moon symbolizes how we feel about something. Maybe you’re at an exciting networking event, or meeting someone new, and you think things are really going to take off. That spark is real — it just may not have the staying power to carry forward… yet. So what do you do? Say you finally hear back from someone you’ve been trying to connect with — a cold call, a blind date, whatever — and it’s happening during a void Moon. Is it worth pursuing? Could be, depending on your personal chart. Mostly, it’s about taking time after to revisit it; add more fuel to the engine after, rather than locking anything in during the void. Touch on ideas and possibilities, but leave it open — “let’s revisit this before deciding.” Ideally, set that follow-up for when Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter are all direct, which they are right now. Just avoid another void period. The 27th — Getting the Work Done A really strong day. Moon’s in Capricorn, so it’s all business — getting work done, bodywork, moving projects forward. Keep working on what’s already in motion, and use this to push through anything stuck from the recent Mercury retrograde. Mercury retraces its steps by week’s end, but there’s no reason not to act now — you may just be revisiting or clearing up misconceptions along the way. Especially into the afternoon: you need the support systems to carry this forward, including your own self-support. Astrology often surfaces what psychology calls projection — blaming someone else for what’s actually coming from us. Good day to ask: how am I getting in my own way? Am I invested enough? Have I picked the right partners? Moon in Capricorn tends to tease that out — we may like Sally or Mike, but will they actually get us there? Sometimes that means having the hard conversation. Past 8:15 p.m. Eastern, we move into a good cycle for figuring out how this clicks into place — bringing in the money, the people, the design, whatever gets you to “ah, it’s finally coming together.” The 28th — Show Up for the Routine In the wee hours on the 28th the Moon goes void at 2:11 a.m. Eastern (adjust for your time zone) until 9:46 p.m. that day, when the Moon enters Aquarius. Capricorn is not the most comfortable placement for a void Moon, but work can get done especially. when pre-planned. Some signs flow easily when void; Capricorn is taskmaster energy, though it’s used to working alone. Good day to focus on things already in process — routine work, showing up. Also great for anything therapeutic for the body: exercise, or finally booking that massage. Not a waste of time — it may fuel more action later in the week. The 29th — The Luckiest Day Moon enters Aquarius, building toward a full Moon exact at 10:36 a.m. This is a dynamite day, and the energy carries into the 30th. Why? The Sun is in Leo, conjunct Jupiter, exact at 8:18 a.m. Eastern. Some astrologers call a Sun-Jupiter conjunction one of the luckiest days of the year — it can be. Jupiter expands whatever it touches, so your personal chart matters: it’ll amplify whatever’s playing out at that degree for you. Pluto’s at an early degree of Aquarius, so the Sun opposes Pluto just before conjuncting Jupiter — meaning there’s also a Jupiter-Pluto opposition in the sky. Magnification all around, and intense — depending on where these planets land for you. Tremendous luck, yes — but you have to know yourself. “Know thyself” was inscribed at the temples of Apollo, and modern psychology says the same: what you don’t know about your unconscious is what trips you up. So it’s worth knowing where 6 degrees Leo falls in your chart — or where anything in Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio sits — since that’s the area of life getting the spotlight. Know the theme, and you can dance with it. That builds toward the full Moon. In Eastern time it peaks in daylight, so you won’t see it exact, though it’ll be lit up that evening regardless. What matters more: coming into that morning (or the night before) thinking about how you integrate self-expression — who you are, the energy you project — in service of your community. You don’t have to be an extrovert to embrace your intrinsic gift to the collective, since Moon in Aquarius is about how we function within it, now lit up by that Leo Sun. Worth noting: Aquarius, where the Moon sits, is the house opposite Leo. So if Jupiter’s expanding your first house — your persona, “here I am” — the Moon’s working your seventh, the house of partnership. The question becomes: how do you bring that Jupiter light to your partner, your spouse, whoever you’re in relationship with — in a way that gets real follow-through on what you’re building together? Moon in Aquarius is about the perspective you bring to collective understanding, lit by a Leo Sun that says: shine as an individual, even when that’s not comfortable. That matters right now — sharing ideas, even uncomfortable ones, is how we break through the polarization we’re seeing everywhere. We need to build each other up instead of fracturing and diluting our resources. This full Moon is especially good for pulling together what you want to drive forward and carry with you. Full Moons culminate, but they can also be the moment you turn the crank once and suddenly move faster, because you’ve integrated something and gained momentum. So even moving into the waning cycle, there’s still plenty of room to make things happen. We also have a Moon-Jupiter opposition alongside the conjunction, which can feel like “I’ve got too much going on.” Get clear on priorities, and make sure your partner or collaborators aren’t overwhelmed by the glut of enthusiasm and ideas. Manage that, and you’ll drive forward effectively. The 30th — Bounce Ideas, Don’t Decide Yet This energy carries through until the Moon goes void at 5:27 p.m. and stays void the rest of the evening in Aquarius — a good night to bounce off ideas and get feedback, without trying to finalize how to move forward until the void passes. Otherwise you’ll end up lost in places that don’t resolve. The 31st — Stay Connected to the Whole Moon enters Pisces at 8:14 a.m. Flow is easy today, but don’t get lost in the weeds. A friend and I were talking about this last week: when people get attached to a project, it’s easy to get lost in the details — “who does this" or, “I’m attached to this one piece” — before the concept or vision is fully understood. That leaves people working on a piece that never gets off the ground because it’s not connected to the whole. Stay connected to the whole today and tomorrow. If you’re feeling fractured, or headed down a dead end, watch for a bit of an eruption in the late afternoon or evening, with Moon-Uranus in the mix. Pay attention to where you are physically — frustration, feeling unheard, or being stuck in your head can mean losing track of your body in space, and accidents happen. The upside: this energy can jolt you out of a loop that wasn’t going anywhere — exactly what you needed to shake loose. August 1st — Big Picture First More dynamic energy, day and evening — a chance to get real perspective on that loop from the day before. Keep watching whether you’re lost in details instead of the whole picture. Here’s an example. Years back, I had a store, mid-renovation — new layout, new approach to everything. I was sitting on the floor putting books on shelves when a neighbor walked in, looked around, and said, “I don’t see how you’re going to open tomorrow.” Kind of great in an annoying way — I wanted to throttle him, full disclosure. But also, projection again: I thought, yeah, how am I going to do that? Once he left, I stood up and thought — books don’t have to be alphabetized, how do I make this look like a store? And that’s what I did. That’s the concept. Eventually you want everything at a level of perfection, but today and tomorrow, remember there will be time for that. Think big picture first — the details will reveal themselves when actually necessary. August 2nd — Give Yourself Space Moon goes void at 8:33 a.m. — another long stretch, until it enters Aries at 4:37 p.m. What I love about Sunday: a lot of traditions treat it as a day of rest, and this would be a lovely one for it. Moon in Pisces wants to drift, imagine, create, float, be in nature and beauty, listen to music. If you can’t fully do that, give yourself space any way — stare out the window, let yourself pause, say “let me think about this” instead of answering immediately. Once the Moon enters Aries, the dynamic shifts: whatever you needed space to think through, you’ll likely have more clarity on now — and the energy turns to wrapping things up and making it happen. The rest of the week, more in-depth — when you listen to the podcast Spot on Astrology: Blog about celebrity astrology and events Send A Tip for Pamela? “Always Welcome. Thank You!” Get full access to Pamela’s Astrology Insight Now! at astrologyoasis.substack.com/subscribe

The Big Picture Many of us feel the whoosh of energy that’s come in this past weekend, and it builds. That’s how it goes with the slower-moving planets — we feel them coming for a while. As we’ve moved into fire and air this summer, with Pluto in Aquarius, Uranus in Gemini, Neptune and Saturn in Aries, and now Jupiter in Leo, the thrust to move forward gets ready to break out and happen. Let me say this first: people who know me know I have strong opinions — about food, the environment, you name it. Aquarians tend to think the world would be better if everyone just thought and acted the way we think. That said, I’m also an astrologer, so I keep a quick eye on the news. Fortunately I speed-read, because it’s easy to get lost in the weeds with this stuff. I’ll say up front: we all have our perspectives and prejudices, whether we admit it or not. I run my conclusions through the checks and balances of astrology and ask — is this what I want to happen, or do I see the potential in what’s ahead? I listened to a recent interview with New York City’s mayor, Mamdani. The newscaster keep pressing him on whether AOC will be the Democratic candidate for president. My take: let’s stop pushing and let her, and the party, decide when the time comes — though part of me quietly wondered if the country is ready for that, but —the potential for change is huge and unpredictable. What struck me was his answer (paraphrased): we’re not just talking about one person and what one person can do — we’re talking about a collective, a body of people behind whatever the focus is. That’s worth remembering whenever people have strong opinions about the U.S. government right now — it’s always more than one person. We’ve moved out of the first millennium’s energy — 1: the single leader, the despot, the patriarchy — and into the second (2) millennium, which is about working together. Our present millennium began with deep fractures, separate camps: “I’m over here, you’re over there.” But as that 2 energy gains strength, the ideal is collaboration across different points of view. What we’re seeing right now, is a kind of desperate last grab by the small group who’ve held all the power and money — looting the store before the upheaval hits. It echoes the French Revolution: a wealthy, powerful class that keeps taxing and taking from the poor, until it gets turned over. I’m not cheering for a bloody revolution — believe me, I’m not. But I am aware that as this collective energy keeps coalescing, a shift is coming, sooner rather than later. The proposed looting of sacred indigenous monuments in a rabid search for earth minerals, is grabbing what they can before they have to escape on a rocket to Mars. Uranus in Gemini is about small communities coming together — and today, “community” can be global, connected through the internet. Pluto in Aquarius is absolute, irrevocable change happening because of and for humanity. We live on an incredible planet, a gift for biological life — are we working with it cooperatively, or just looting and pillaging? Gen Z, the Pluto-in-Sagittarius generation, came in with a kind of “okay, here we are in the wilderness” instinct — working cooperatively, staying alert to what’s around them, sorting out who’s in it for survival and the long run and who’s just there to take. Monday, July 20 — Mercury Still Retrograde, Moon in Libra Mercury goes direct midweek, which means we can finally move more concretely on the things we want to put in motion. But it’s still retrograde as the week opens, so keep that in mind Monday. This is a good time to put things in order and get ready for forward movement, knowing Mercury will retrace the ground it covered during the retrograde — so expect some revisiting and editing. The Moon is in Libra. The key thing to remember: we’re in the waxing Moon cycle, opening into new projects or fresh momentum on things already underway. We’re also approaching the first-quarter Moon, so we may be evaluating how we began things and how they need to shift — especially with the retrograde still in play. That makes this a good week for editing anything you’re putting out — a post, an ad, a contract. Read it closely and ask: is this the message I actually want to send? One thing I’ve learned from a lifetime of writing and editing: it always helps to have another pair of eyes on something, especially someone who doesn’t think the way you do. Mercury moves through twelve different signs and forms all kinds of aspects with other planets — each of us thinks our own way of communicating is “the way,” but it isn’t. Once you understand how a spouse, coworker, child or parent receives information, you communicate far more effectively. That matters even more now, in a world of AI shorthand — where we ask “tell me about this disease” and get a quick menu-blurb back, and a lot of people settle for that one bite instead of the real picture. In this fire-and-air season, everything feels like it’s moving at the speed of light, but that doesn’t mean we move faster too. We have to chew on things. Put the right fuel in the fire — and know where that fuel actually comes from: research, history, real thoughts and conclusions, not the drive-through version. Tuesday, July 21 — Moon Void, Then Into Scorpio The Moon goes void of course at 7:06 a.m. Eastern, then enters Scorpio at 9:35 a.m. This is a great stretch for deep-dive research — go back over things, double-check, pump the brakes before finalizing anything you’re launching. We can make conscious adjustments with a more holistic perspective, which opens the door to real healing and revelation — though it won’t necessarily feel easy, especially by Tuesday afternoon or evening. Some of us may run into confrontational conversations or realizations — about money, about power, with someone else, or purely internal. Scorpio energy is one of the most dissed in the zodiac largely because it’s so strong. When it isn’t owning its power, it turns toxic and vengeful — cutting off its nose to spite its face, losing sight of its real gift: the ability to regenerate and come back stronger. This stretch, where you might have to look in the mirror, can also be a chance to see things fresh and channel that energy into real growth. Wednesday, July 22 — Sun Into Leo, Moon Still Void The Moon goes void of course at 5:48 p.m. That same day, the Sun enters Leo — party time for the summer. Every Leo you know will either throw a party or have one thrown for them. But it can also highlight differences, especially with the Moon still void of course in Scorpio, which carries through the next day. Thursday, July 23 — Mercury Goes Direct, Long Void Moon Mercury goes direct at 6:58 p.m. Eastern, and the Moon doesn’t enter its next sign until 9:07 p.m. — a long void-of-course stretch in Scorpio. That can feel raw for some, without an obvious reason why. When the Moon is void of course, there’s no “emotional glue” to hold an idea together or commit to something — that sense of “I’m not sure how I feel about this.” In Scorpio, it can feel like a low-grade unease: I don’t know if I trust that, I don’t know if I like that. Moon in Scorpio, as a placement, asks for real self-awareness, because underneath it there’s often an old history of wounds or betrayals — a baseline question of, is this safe? The gift is that once you understand the pattern, you can work with it and turn it into something constructive. So one of the best things you can do Wednesday evening or Thursday, if you’re feeling raw, is something genuinely therapeutic — even if it’s just a walk in the woods or drawing, something that gets you beyond thought so you can float with the feelings instead of fighting them. Later Thursday evening, the Moon enters Sagittarius — like an arrow pulled back in a bow, ready to assert. But know why you’re aiming before you do; assertive tipping into aggressive isn’t the way in. Use Thursday evening for planning and strategy, because in the early hours of Friday, the Moon opposes Uranus. Friday, July 24 — Moon Opposes Uranus, Then Opportunity Opens If you’re out early Friday, pay attention to your surroundings — things move quickly, and anyone feeling righteous, angry, or in a hurry won’t be paying attention to what’s around them. By later morning, we move into a window of real opportunity, especially for anyone who’s planned strategically. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign, and as the Moon moves through it, its last aspect is an opposition to Mars — which can bring heated, overly assertive conversations that don’t leave much room to breathe. Oppositions work like a seesaw, a tug of war. The question is how to assert what needs to be said without being too forceful, and without losing sight of bringing separate camps together rather than pushing them further apart. Moon in Sagittarius brings expanded ideas, risk-taking, big-picture thinking; Mars in Gemini brings active discussion within a small — though sometimes quite large — collective. The work is bridging the two, finding the in-between space that lets you be assertive without pushing away the people you’re trying to reach. Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26 — Void Moon, Saturn Retrograde The Moon goes void of course at 10:58 a.m. Saturday and stays that way until Sunday at 9:44 a.m., when it enters Capricorn. What makes Sunday interesting is that Saturn goes retrograde while the Moon is in Capricorn — a strong day. My suggestion for Saturday, while the Moon is void of course, is to let out whatever needs to come out — if anger, transmute the urge to shake someone: exercise, dance, yell in private — when its released in an insular way, you are so much better able to move forward with grace. The rest of the week and more in-depth on the

There’s a whole lot of activity in the sky this week, and talking about it with any real grasp means going conceptual — mythology, spiritual evolution, consciousness evolution, and the endless possibilities for real change. What that means exactly depends on the decisions each of us makes. As I talk about in my approach to astrology, each of us comes into this world with different energies and orientations. Every decision we make — or don’t make — affects one another. The last thing any of us should believe is that we don’t have an impact on the whole, because we do. Even if you feel disenfranchised, as though your voice or your ability to create change is zilch, that isn’t true. Think about building a fire from nothing — the two-sticks-together thing. Finding wood dry enough to catch, angling it just right, maybe using the sun or a piece of glass — it takes pulling the right elements together to create the momentum that ignites a fire. That’s a metaphor, but it also applies to the exchanges you have on the street, in conversations, in groups — however you approach other people’s situations shapes how it all plays out. We can feel like a leaf tossed in the wind — running through plane connections, moving along a city street as though it’s all chance. And it is, and it isn’t — because how we respond to what’s around us shapes the outcome. What we’re witnessing now — strategies, powers, governments, institutions, what we’re allowed to see or not see online — is all aimed at steering us in certain directions. Whether we go along or not, each of us, especially those of us with some measure of freedom, still has free will, and the privilege to use it. So when we feel stuck, when it seems like Pamela doesn’t know what she’s talking about — not even a remote possibility — I’ll say: maybe, and maybe not. Because we’re moving in a direction that’s all about igniting fire and air. That’s the outer-planet lineup this week, plus how the moon engages later on. Some of us will be far more active than others this week — especially if you have four degrees or so of an air or fire sign, or any sign in a geometric configuration with what’s coming up. So what is coming up? Let’s talk about this week, July 13, 2026. Monday: Moon in Cancer, Dark of the Moon The week opens with the moon in Cancer. We’re in the dark of the moon Monday, building toward the new moon — exact at 5:44 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday the 14th, at 21°59’ Cancer. Cancer is the moon’s natural home — fecund, generative, geared toward giving birth. So what are we giving birth to? Each of us has a different dream or goal we’d like to roll out over the coming weeks, months, or year. Use this energy internally and intuitively — it’s about the emotional integrity of whatever that intention is. Use Monday to get clear on how you want to welcome it in. I’ll tell a quick story — the sanitized podcast version — about when I gave birth. I was a late-in-life mother, nearly 43, and had carried my daughter to what the U.S. considers term (Europe gives you two extra weeks, but in the States everyone’s in a hurry). Given my age, there were added reasons this was treated as urgent. That was a visceral dark-of-the-moon period — all the hopes of carrying a child, right on the cusp of her arrival. I sat with the head of obstetrics, who joined me in tears as she recognized how hard I’d worked toward a healthy birth — but if I didn’t go into labor that weekend, they’d induce Monday, for both the baby and my safety. In that moment I realized why we were both getting weepy: I’d been protecting this dream inside my body, and my body — and she — weren’t in any hurry to let go. She was comfortable in there. That’s when it hit me: while the baby’s inside, the mother can protect her. Once she’s born, she’s out in the world. That’s the reality of giving birth to a dream. Whether it’s a child, a piece of art, a book, a business, an idea, or something you’ve been wanting to say out loud — whatever needs to get out is what we liberate on Monday. Get clear, release the fear, release the old stuff, and use that energy — because it is energy. Whatever the hesitation, the “not perfect enough” feeling, we’re feeding it. What we want instead is to recycle that energy toward launching the dream. It’s a loaded day: a Venus-Uranus square suggests something unexpected — a shiny object pulling you off course. Stay clear on what to release so you keep moving toward your new-moon intention. Do you have the support system you need? Can you carry this through? And to finish my story: I put on Bruce Springsteen and danced Friday night until the labor pains hit. Baby came out dancing. Tuesday, July 14: New Moon, Then Void of Course New moon exact at 5:44 a.m., then the moon goes void of course the rest of the day — no aspects, no “glue.” With the moon void in Cancer, stay in that content, comfortable place: eat well, be somewhere or with people that feel good. Even at a desk, glance at a picture of the ocean — anything that gives you a sense of floating possibilities. The moon enters Leo at 6:35 p.m. — fixed fire now, energy that holds whatever we’re working to make happen. There may be a small bump early evening — a grievance or sadness surfacing, easy to imagine given how much comes up in the world right now. But the real focus is the moon’s conjunction with Jupiter in Leo late that evening — opening opportunities, conversations, and the chance to receive what you’ve been angling for. Especially true for fire and air signs, particularly early degrees. This isn’t just about money — it’s about the expansion that leads to abundance, financial or otherwise. It’s about staying open to what’s within reach. Tunnel vision is what impoverishes us — believing opportunity only comes through one doorway, and missing the one standing wide open beside it because we’re fixated on what we think we want. That’s why getting clear on the goal matters: so we don’t limit ourselves to one path to get there. Otherwise it wouldn’t occur to us to put on the music and dance. Leave room for joy — Jupiter is jovial. It can be heavy-handed too; Zeus took what he wanted — but mythology always brought a reckoning. That’s the same principle: how we engage determines whether the energy burns destructively or warms like a hearth. Tending the fire is everything. As the moon moves into Leo, it “cooks the soup” — the right people, the right ingredients coming together. It also trines Neptune in early Aries and later Saturn — but first opposes Pluto in Aquarius. All the big players are on the field: Jupiter (expansion, possibility), Uranus in Gemini (change, rebellion, the unexpected — miss it if you’re too locked into one version of how things should look), Neptune (letting us dream bigger than we thought possible — “wait, I can actually connect with that?”). Then Pluto opposing the moon says: you want to be the star, but this is about the collective. Think of the plutocracy — not many of them, but enough — throwing their weight around to determine elections, humanity’s fate, the planet’s fate. That’s ego. That’s hubris. Pluto in Aquarius answers: this is about all of us — the people, the animals, the planet that might eject us if we don’t learn to cooperate. We won’t see it fully play out this week, but the pot is bubbling. Expect revelations, exposures, more transparency — even with all the siphoning of what news we’re shown. Things start to crack open, because that’s what friction and ignition do. This outer-planet lineup isn’t an accident — it’s rare, this many planets in low degrees of air and fire. Yang energy. Change. Movement. We can’t stay in this paradigm — it’s breaking apart. Expect this to show up in real-world events, and in things once thought impenetrable starting to shift. Moon goes void of course at 6:27 p.m. Wednesday the 15th — a good evening for play, nothing major. Get anything important done before then. Thursday, July 16: Void of Course All Day, Then Into Virgo The moon doesn’t enter Virgo until 8:07 p.m., so it’s void of course all day in Leo. Make it a play day — bounce ideas around, don’t try to nail anything down. And remember: Mercury is retrograde this week, so avoid signing contracts or locking into anything ongoing — it may not hold, or may not last. (If you have Mercury retrograde natally, that effect softens.) The rest of the week and more in-depth on the podcast… Spot on Astrology: Blog about celebrity astrology and events Send A Tip for Pamela? “Always Welcome. Thank You!” Get full access to Pamela’s Astrology Insight Now! at astrologyoasis.substack.com/subscribe