Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com. 🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Head to Celeste's Learn page to explore digital courses, lunar planning tools, curated books, oracle decks, and astrology resources. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp. ***** Astrology highlights for the week of October 4, 2026: 00:50 – Join Celeste and Dabney Lawless on October 17, 2026 for their class, Astro-Marketing: Essential Tools for Success! This 3-hour workshop is hosted by the Organization for Professional Astrology. This week’s big three: 01:31 – Celeste explains the current Venus-Mars cycle, this week’s square between the two (the second of three happening over a period of months), and how it impacts the week. 09:40 – Use Solar Fire software to cast astrology charts! Enter code CELESTE15 for a 15% discount. 10:48 – On Tuesday, we have a Balsamic Moon at 28 Leo (October 6, 2026). 15:29 – On Saturday, there is a New Moon at 17 Libra (October 10, 2026)! 25:46 – The Celestial Reference Guide helps you move from astrology memorization to interpretation. Through observation, journaling, and practical exercises, you'll learn to connect the symbols into a meaningful story and build confidence in your own interpretations. Word of the day: 26:42 – On Sunday, HOSTILITY is the word of the day. The Libra Sun opposite Saturn in Aries can reveal where cooperation has broken down. The Cancer Moon square Chiron may activate emotional wounds. Step away from power struggles and resist reacting from pride. Shocking statements, hate speech, political obstruction, and open hostility may dominate the news. 28:38 – Monday’s word is TRANSLATE. The Leo Moon squares Mercury and then Venus retrograde in Scorpio. An expected agreement could be revised, delayed, or abandoned. Information may pass from one person or institution to another, changing a negotiation or exposing the details behind a deal. Watch for someone to clarify, reinterpret, or challenge what was previously said. 30:16 – Tuesday's is STUNNING. The Leo Moon meets Jupiter, magnifying joy, generosity, laughter, creativity, and confidence. Mercury meets Venus retrograde, bringing an old conversation, desire, relationship, or financial matter back into focus. A stunning revelation, dramatic appearance, extravagant display, or remarkable discovery may capture public attention. 32:00 – Wednesday's is IGNITION. Mars in Leo sextile Uranus in Gemini can ignite courage, creativity, excitement, and brilliant ideas. The Virgo Moon square Uranus may also bring restlessness or sudden changes to your plans. Use the disruption as inspiration. A breakthrough, invention, protest, announcement, or unexpected event could set something significant in motion. 32:52 – Thursday's word is UNDERCURRENT. The day may appear quiet, but the Virgo Moon’s minor aspects to Mars, Venus, and Mercury suggest irritation beneath the surface. Pay attention to subtle signals, physical sensations, and the feeling that something is not quite right. Concealed motives, private negotiations, covert activity, or developing tensions may operate below public awareness. 33:36 – Friday’s word is REVEALING. Mercury in Scorpio quincunx Saturn may bring uncomfortable information that requires an adjustment. Secrets, limitations, hypocrisy, or the reality behind a carefully maintained image may be revealed. Someone may also attempt to shame, restrict, or silence another person because of how they dress, speak, or express themselves. 34:57 – On Saturday, the word is VIGILANCE. The Libra New Moon begins under the strain of Venus retrograde in Scorpio square Mars in Leo. Desire, pride, power, and consent may collide. Protect your boundaries, stay aware of your surroundings, and do not ignore controlling or unsafe behavior. Political battles, relationship conflicts, sexual power dynamics, and failed negotiations may come into sharper focus. 36:54 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!