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What happens when buried desires rise to the surface, hidden power dynamics are exposed, and old patterns of relationship can no longer be sustained? The New Moon in Libra on October 10 arrives amid the intensifying forces of Venus retrograde in Scorpio, setting the stage for profound changes in our relationships, values, and desires.Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Mars in Leo are applying to a catalytic square during the New Moon, while Pluto, out of bounds in southern declination, forms hard aspects with both planets. These configurations intensify the opening phase of Venus retrograde, dredging up buried material for inner confrontation while bringing external challenges that become catalysts for transformation.As Venus descends into invisibility before being reborn as a Morning Star, buried desires, unresolved relationship patterns, and hidden power dynamics can emerge into awareness. Her return to visibility in Libra at the end of October marks a potent turning point for reclaiming desires, values, and personal power.The New Moon in Libra initiates new storylines that will deepen as Venus returns to her own sign later in October, offering opportunities to release what has lost vitality, reshape relationships, and cultivate more meaningful connections.Gray also discusses the significance of the final conjunction of Venus and the Sun in Scorpio in our lifetimes, exploring historical patterns associated with the Scorpio Venus star point dating back to 1926. Including the fact that the discovery of Pluto in 1930 also corresponds to the beginning of Venus forming conjunctions with the Sun in Scorpio. Book a consultation with Gray:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche...Join Gray's Patreon:  / graycrawford  Gray's Zodiacal Releasing Course:https://graycrawford.net/2026/09/25/z...

Aerin Fogel joins me to discuss the astrology of October 2026, one of the most intense and transformative months of the year. Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio while forming a T-square with Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius, initiating a profound process of reassessing relationships, values, desires, and power dynamics. Mercury also stations retrograde in Scorpio, while Pluto remains out of bounds in southern declination throughout the month and stations direct on October 15. October begins with Mercury in Scorpio square Mars in Leo and ends with the same aspect repeating with Mercury retrograde, creating a compelling storyline that unfolds across the month. We also explore the final inferior conjunction of Venus in Scorpio, bringing to a close a century-long era in which Scorpio has been one of the five points of the Venus star. Aerin and I discuss all of this and more, including October’s potential to expose hidden, corrupt, or unethical uses of power. At the same time, these transits invite us to examine our own relationship with power and reclaim personal agency from the people, relationships, and situations where we have given it away. Aerin's website:https://aerinfogel.comAerin's webinar on Mythic Houses:https://aerinfogel.com/workshops/2026...Book a consultation with Gray:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche...Join Gray's Patreon:  / graycrawford  Gray's course on Zodiacal Releasing:https://store.keplercollege.org/produ...

Sabine Gabauer joined me to discuss the Full Moon in Aries on September 26, 2026. Sabine lives in Australia and happened to be passing through Portland, Oregon, so we took the opportunity to sit down together for a conversation about this potent lunation. Sabine is the host of the Illumine the Liminal podcast and earlier this year interviewed me about the meaning of Chiron entering Taurus. Now that Chiron has returned to Aries—and is playing an important role in the Full Moon dynamics—we decided to focus on what this lunation is illuminating about Chiron’s return to Aries. The Aries Full Moon is in the domicile of Mars, with Mars at the final degree of Cancer applying to a square with Chiron at the final degree of Aries. We explore the dynamic tension between Mars and Chiron and what it may reveal about the deeper themes emerging with Chiron’s return to Aries. We also discuss the significance of the Full Moon’s conjunction with Saturn and Neptune in Aries, and how these planetary dynamics are shaping a culmination and turning point within the lunar cycle. The lunation demarcates a powerful threshold: Mars enters Leo the following day, while Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio the following week on October 3. The Full Moon thus arrives at a pivotal moment of transition, illuminating what is reaching a point of culmination as a new sequence of planetary stories begins to unfold. Sabine's website:https://www.astrology111.comSabine's podcast:   • ILLUMINE THE LIMINAL PODCAST #1 - IN CONVE...  Book an astrology consultation with Gray:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche...Join Gray's Patreon:  / graycrawford  Gray's Zodiacal Releasing course:https://store.keplercollege.org/produ...

Aerin Fogel joins me to explore the astrology of September 2026—a pivotal bridge between the eclipses of August and the Venus and Mercury retrograde cycles beginning in October.September also begins activating larger storylines that will unfold through the rest of 2026 and into 2027. Venus in Scorpio squares Pluto, while Mars enters Leo and Mercury enters Scorpio at the end of the month, foreshadowing territory that will become increasingly important during the upcoming Venus and Mars retrograde cycles.The month begins under pressure with Mars in Cancer square Saturn in Aries, yet Jupiter’s trine with Saturn and Mercury’s sextile with Mars offer possibilities for creative movement within constraint.A major turning point arrives September 10 with the Virgo New Moon, Uranus stationing retrograde in Gemini, Venus entering Scorpio, and Mercury entering Libra. Mercury then forms a dynamic grand air trine with Uranus and Pluto while opposing Neptune and then Saturn.Following the Libra Equinox, the Aries Full Moon on September 26 conjoins Neptune while forming harmonious aspects with Uranus and Pluto, illuminating deeper developments connected with the Saturn–Neptune conjunction in Aries.September is a month for listening closely to emerging patterns. What begins to surface now may be the opening movement of much larger personal and collective storylines unfolding across the year ahead.Aerin's website:https://aerinfogel.comBook a consultation with Gray:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche...Join Gray's Patreon:  / graycrawford

August is a month of profound reorientation, centered on a Leo Solar Eclipse on August 12 followed by a Pisces Lunar Eclipse on August 27. Eclipses tend to bring pivotal endings and beginnings in storylines, and the astrology surrounding these eclipses will both reactivate configurations already set in motion and initiate important new long-term phases, including the fiery trine between Saturn in Aries and Jupiter in Leo and the first glimmers of Venus retrograde narratives. During the first half of the month, Venus in Libra and Mercury in Leo activate the powerful outer planetary configuration involving Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter, bringing greater clarity regarding the next steps to take with the larger visions awakened by the astrology of July. At the same time, Mars enters Cancer and forms a square with Neptune before applying to a square with Saturn for the remainder of the month, bringing tests of adversity that will be part of developing plans. With all of this unfolding in close proximity to the Leo Solar Eclipse, the middle of August will be especially dynamic. The month culminates with a Pisces Lunar Eclipse occurring alongside Mercury's superior conjunction in Virgo, bringing revelations that reshape perspective and invite practical integration of the breakthroughs set in motion by the eclipses. Insight into how to work with the larger changes underway will be further supported by the trine between Jupiter and Saturn, their first trine since the conjunction that began their current cycle at the end of 2020. Aerin's website: https://aerinfogel.com Book a consultation with Gray: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d1da5ff3 Join Gray's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/graycrawford

The Full Moon in Aquarius on July 29, 2026 marks a major turning point, occurring on the same day that Jupiter is reanimated in the heart of the Sun in Leo. The renewal and rekindling of vision awakened by the Full Moon will be revelatory, as it also activates the cradle configuration formed by the outer planetary cycles of Pluto in Aquarius, Neptune in Aries, and Uranus in Gemini. Yet the tension between Jupiter and Pluto will be felt most acutely, with the Moon illuminating Pluto's underworld depths. Those willing to leave the known for the unknown, enter into relationship with shifting inner patterns, and allow a new path to reveal itself will find their courage rewarded.

Jason Holley and John Selig join me to discuss Christopher Nolan's cinematic interpretation of The Odyssey. Rather than offering a traditional film review, we approach the movie through the lens of reception studies, asking how this blockbuster retelling reflects and speaks to the historical moment in which it has emerged.Toward the end of our conversation, we also offer suggestions for how you can more deeply ensoul your own experience of both the film and Homer's Odyssey.Warning: This discussion contains major spoilers for the film.Among the topics we explore are the film's emphasis on the collapse of the Bronze Age, xenia and what it presents as the Law of Zeus, the substantial attention given to the events of the Iliad and how that shapes the adaptation of the Odyssey, moments where the immersive power of cinema draws us into mythic consciousness, important elements of Homer's Odyssey that are absent from the film, and the characterization of its major figures. We also discuss characters who do not appear in Homer's Odyssey but instead come from later traditions, such as Sinon from Virgil.Jason Holley is an astrologer who has facilitated numerous experiential courses on The Odyssey and also has recordings of astrology webinars focused on The Odyssey available on his site. Jason's website:https://jasonholley.netJohn Selig has an ebook on 12 Ways to Read the Odyssey available to order from his website. He offers consultations on creativity, myth, astrology, and tarot. Learn more and order his book on his website:https://stolenfires.comJoin Gray's Patreon:  / graycrawford  Book an astrology consultation with Gray:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche... #theodyssey #theodysseymovie

John Selig joined me to discuss the unprecedented scale of Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey, and why the ancient hero Odysseus is returning to the center of our culture at this particular moment. What does the renewed fascination with Odysseus reveal about the quality of the time we are living through? The Odyssey is more than the story of a man trying to find his way home. It reveals what happens when we become estranged from our own instincts, and the long journey required to recover them. With Christopher Nolan bringing this myth to the largest cinematic canvas ever devoted to it, we explore not only what happens in Homer's epic, but why this story matters now. In our conversation, we examine the dynamic tension between Athena and Poseidon, strategy and instinct, reason and feeling, and how that polarity unfolds through Odysseus, Penelope, Telemachus, the fatherless son searching for his place in the world, and the goddesses whose guidance shapes the entire journey. Along the way, we discuss trauma, xenia (sacred hospitality), kleos (glory and enduring reputation), and the profound symbolism of Odysseus finally carrying the oar inland, bringing the sea into relationship with the land and completing his long path home. John's website, including how to order his guidebook for The Odyssey: https://stolenfires.com/ Join Gray's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/graycrawford Book an astrology consultation with Gray: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d1da5ff3

Aerin Fogel joins me to discuss the astrology of July 2026, a month containing some of the most anticipated astrological alignments in recent memory. Jupiter's recent entrance into Leo activates a rare convergence of long-term planetary cycles, forming a sextile with Uranus in Gemini, a trine with Neptune in Aries, and an opposition with Pluto in Aquarius while Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto simultaneously form harmonious aspects with one another. This remarkable configuration signals a major turning point in collective events, geopolitics, and personal life stories.Although the exact alignments culminate between July 15 and July 24, the entire month is charged with volatility and breakthrough potential. Mars in Gemini activates the pattern at the beginning of July, forming an explosive conjunction with Uranus while simultaneously making aspects to Neptune and Pluto. At the same time, Mercury remains retrograde in Cancer until stationing direct on July 23, encouraging inner reflection and thoughtful adaptation amid rapidly unfolding external changes. Saturn then stations retrograde on July 26, the same day the true lunar nodes shift into Aquarius and Leo, further amplifying the significance of the Aquarius Full Moon on July 29 as it illuminates the profound transitions taking shape. Aerin's website:https://aerinfogel.comAerin's 8th House webinar:https://www.aquariussevern.comBook a consultation with Gray:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche...Join Gray's Patreon:  / graycrawford  Gray's webinar on Saturn and the Children of Night:https://nightlightastrology.com/produ..

Mercury retrograde in Cancer unfolds during one of the most dynamic astrological periods of 2026, inviting reflection, revision, and the release of outdated patterns as profound collective changes continue to take shape. As the year's second Mercury retrograde in a water sign, it draws attention inward toward memory, emotion, and the imagination, encouraging contemplation of the stories, beliefs, and habits that have shaped us. Beginning with a powerful Full Moon and major planetary ingresses of Jupiter and Mars, the retrograde corresponds with an alchemical process of purification and renewal, ultimately creating space for new visions and directions to emerge as Mercury turns direct near Saturn's station. By turning inward through memory, feeling, and imagination, this retrograde helps us cultivate new visions and rewrite old stories as the next chapter begins. Book an astrology consultation with Gray: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d1da5ff3 Join Gray's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/graycrawford

A cosmic configuration of epic proportions will take shape in July 2026, carrying the feeling of crossing a threshold into a new era. In astrological literature, this pattern has been called a "cradle" configuration and has more recently been named "Barbault's Basket" in honor of the esteemed astrologer André Barbault and his remarkable forecasts concerning the astrology of 2026. Seeded by the conjunction of Saturn and Neptune in the first degree of Aries in February 2026, the configuration is formed by Pluto in Aquarius making a waxing sextile to Neptune in Aries, a waxing trine to Uranus in Gemini, and an opposition to Jupiter in Leo. Neptune in Aries forms a waxing sextile with Uranus in Gemini and a waxing trine with Jupiter in Leo, while Uranus in Gemini forms a waxing sextile with Jupiter in Leo. In this video, I explore the meaning of this extraordinary configuration and its connections with earlier alignments: the conjunction of Pluto and Neptune in 1891-1892, the conjunction of Uranus and Pluto in 1965-1966, and the conjunction of Uranus and Neptune in 1993. I then examine the images and symbolism associated with the decans occupied by each of the participating planets: Pluto in the first decan of Aquarius, Neptune in the first decan of Aries, Uranus in the first decan of Gemini, and Jupiter in the first decan of Leo.

Aerin Fogel returns to talk with me about the astrology of June 2026. The astrology of June serves as a bridge into the major astrological alignments of July, a period that will correspond with dynamic shifts in both personal and collective events. The month begins with the uplifting conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in Cancer, while Mercury in Cancer activates both Neptune and Saturn in Aries, inspiring vision while bringing important realities into focus. The New Moon in Gemini on June 14 initiates a lunar cycle marked by a series of significant planetary ingresses: Venus enters Leo on June 13, Chiron enters Taurus on June 19, the Sun enters Cancer at the Solstice on June 21, Mars enters Gemini and activates Uranus on June 28, and Jupiter enters Leo on June 29 or 30, depending on your time zone. The end of June is especially charged, heating up the astrological atmosphere with a volatile blend of influences that will usher in a dramatic entrance into July. The Full Moon in Capricorn on June 29 illuminates the ingress of Mars into Gemini and Jupiter into Leo while Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer, setting the stage for the powerful developments that will unfold in July. Aerin's website: https://aerinfogel.com/ Sign up for Gray's WSAA talk and workshop on Zodiacal Releasing and the Lots of Fortune and Spirit: https://graycrawford.net/2026/05/18/zodiacal-releasing-foundations-lecture-and-applied-workshop/ Book a consultation with Gray: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d1da5ff3 Join Gray's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/graycrawford

Mercury combined with Uranus in Gemini will spark inventive ideas that can be applied through tangible actions in the month ahead. The lunar cycle that began with the Taurus New Moon on May 16 and culminates with the Sagittarius Full Moon on May 31 is especially fertile for creative renewal and breakthrough insights capable of inspiring innovative work, as the lunation will be followed by the uplifting conjunction of Venus and Jupiter on June 9. From May 17 through May 19, Mercury formed a conjunction with Uranus in Gemini followed by a sextile with Neptune and a trine with Pluto, activating a powerful configuration that will correspond with accelerated waves of change in July once Jupiter enters Leo and amplifies the larger pattern. As the Moon waxes toward fullness on May 31, Mercury will continue activating this breakthrough configuration while Mars and Venus also intensify its influence. From May 21 through May 28, Venus in Cancer moves from a square with Neptune into a square with Saturn, while Mars applies toward a square with Pluto that becomes exact on May 26. Listen closely to the ideas arriving now, for the atmosphere is electric with innovative insights waiting to be received, developed, and acted upon in ways that may prove more important than currently apparent. Pay attention to conversations within your relationships and wider networks, noticing what is being reflected about the ways we are changing, our relationships are evolving, and the larger world is being reshaped. Mercury will become visible as an evening star while also traveling out of bounds in extreme northern declination as the lunar cycle builds toward the Sagittarius Full Moon on May 31. In addition, Mercury will remain in a potent phase of its synodic cycle through the Gemini New Moon on June 14. Altogether, the lunar cycle ahead is ideal for ideas gaining traction through tangible action, while cultivating awareness of new callings, directions, and possibilities emerging along the path ahead. In the video I give the date of June 9 for the Sagittarius Full Moon - I apparently had the Jupiter Venus conjunction on June 9 in my head - so keep in mind that the Sagittarius Full Moon is actually May 31!!! Book an astrology consultation with Gray:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche...Join Gray's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/graycrawford

The New Moon in Taurus on May 16, 2026 marks a shift away from the astrological intensity of recent months. The astrology of late May and June lacks the unusually disruptive alignments that dominated the first four months of 2026, creating space to process the extraordinary collective changes that have reshaped reality and global power structures since the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in February. A key focus this week is the superior conjunction of Mercury and the Sun in Taurus on May 14, a moment of purification and illumination when Mercury enters the heart of the Sun. Importantly, Mercury will be joined by Ceres within the Sun’s sacred inner chamber. Both Mercury and Ceres will be purified and reanimated by the solar fire on the same day, making this a powerful time for contemplation, self-reflection, meditation, divination, or any practice that can bring greater clarity and insight into the trajectory of your story. The reanimation of Mercury and Ceres on May 14 and the New Moon in Taurus on May 16 will be followed by Mercury entering Gemini and catalyzing breakthrough ideas through its first conjunction with Uranus in Gemini. Overall, this is a powerful period for gaining inner clarity while cultivating new ideas and creative directions that can continue to develop as we approach the extraordinarily potent astrological alignments of July and August. Book an astrology consultation with Gray: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d1da5ff3 Join Gray's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/graycrawford

William Morris, DAOM, Ph.D., joins me to discuss his recently published "Book of Dreams: Oneiromancy and Medical Astrology," Volume 9 in his Sky Medicine series. In this volume, Dr. Morris synthesizes the dream-diagnostic traditions of Greece, India, Arabia, and China into a unified theory of medical dreamwork. Drawing on four decades of clinical experience, he presents a framework for interpreting the vital force through dream symbolism, identifying planetary signatures that shape dreams, and applying these insights to clinical assessment. Dr. Morris is a scholar-practitioner whose work bridges Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western herbalism, and celestial medicine. "Book of Dreams: Oneiromancy and Medical Astrology" is part of the broader Sky Medicine series, which integrates ancient therapeutic traditions with contemporary clinical practice. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Dreams-Oneiromancy-Medical-Astrology/dp/1942694024/ref=sr_1 Will's website: https://medastro.com/ Book an astrology consultation with Gray: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d1da5ff3 Join Gray's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/graycrawford