This Week in Astrology

Benjamin Bernstein
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This Week in Astrology is the award-winning podcast that explains the most important astrology events right now. Make it a regular part of your astrological education!

  1. 6d ago

    Mercury Retrograde & Taurus Full Moon Square Pluto: October 15-31 2026

    Mercury stationing retrograde in Scorpio and a Taurus Full Moon square Pluto headline the second half of October.  We also have Pluto stationing direct, overlapping aspect patterns, and many potent planetary pairings! Scroll down for section start times. Resources Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the October 15-31 forecast video. 0:09 - Overview 1:07 - 10/15: Pluto direct 6:41 - 10/16-29: 3 Overlapping T-Squares 9:30 - 10/16: Mars trine Saturn 10:25 - 10/17-11/5: 2 Related Mystic Rectangles 11:45 - 10/17: Venus quintile Jupiter 12:55 - 10/17: Chiron square Juno 13:49 - 10/20: Venus square Pluto 14:44 - 10/21: Sun opposite Chiron 15:30 - 10/23: Sun enters Scorpio 16:21 - 10/23: Sun conjunct Venus 17:08 - 10/24: Mercury retrograde in Scorpio 22:51 - 10/25: Venus reverses into Libra 23:57 - 10/26: Full Moon in Taurus square Pluto 31:05 - 10/26: Sun square Pluto 31:20 - 10/27: Venus quintile Mars 32:17 - 10/28: Venus opposite Chiron 33:09 - 10/30: Mercury square Mars 34:09 - Coming November 1-15 Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

  2. Sep 30

    Venus Retrograde in Scorpio: October 1-9 2026 Astrology Forecast

    A potent Venus retrograde highlights the first nine days of October. We also have Mars opposite Pluto, Mars sextile Uranus, and more. Scroll down for section start times. Resources Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the October 1-9 forecast video. 0:08 - Overview 1:07 - 10/2: Mars trine Neptune 1:54 - Kite & Cradle 3:10 - Mercury-Mars T-Squares 4:35 - 10/3: Venus retrograde 11:29 - 10/3: Mars opposite Pluto 14:00 - 10/4: Sun opposite Saturn 14:48 - 10/7: Mars sextile Uranus 16:20 - Coming October 10-15 Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

  3. Sep 16

    September 16-30 2026: Chiron enters Aries, "Gods of Change" Aries Full Moon & More

    Chiron retrograding into Aries and a "Gods of Change" Aries Full Moon highlight the second half of September. We also have Jupiter aspecting Uranus and Neptune, the Fall Equinox chart, four powerful aspect patterns, and more! Scroll down for section start times. Resources Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the September 16-30 forecast video. 0:08 - Overview 0:47 - Venus-outer planet aspects 2:32 - 9/17: Chiron enters Aries 5:46 - 9/20: Jupiter quintile Uranus 7:35 - 9/22: Jupiter sesquare Neptune 9:09 - 9/22: Fall Equinox chart 9:45 - 9/22: Fall Equinox - Kite 12:17 - 9/22: Fall Equinox - Yod 13:41 - 9/22: Fall Equinox - T-Square 15:37 - 9/22: Fall Equinox - Venus-Outers Aspects 16:40 - 9/22: Fall Equinox - Moon-Mercury-Jupiter 17:34 - 9/22: Fall Equinox - Jupiter sesquare Neptune 17:46 - 9/22: Fall Equinox - 4 retrograde planets 20:05 - 9/26: Aries Full Moon 33:12 - 9/21-10/6: Kite + Cradle 35:56 - 9/27: Mars squares Chiron & enters Leo 40:21 - 9/30: Mercury enters Scorpio 41:26 - 9/26-10/5: 2 overlapping  T-Squares 44:00 - Coming October 1-15 Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

  4. Aug 31

    September 1-15 2026: Virgo New Moon & Uranus Retrograde

    A Virgo New Moon and Uranus stationing retrograde highlight the first half of September. Neptune sextile Pluto, Mars square Saturn, and Venus square Pluto add more opportunities!  Scroll down for section start times. Resources Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the September 1-15 forecast video. 0:08 - Overview 0:36 - 9/1: Mars square Saturn 3:37 - 9/5: Venus quintile Jupiter 4:51 - 9/10: Venus enters Scorpio 6:06 - 9/10: Mercury enters Libra 6:56 - 9/10: Uranus retrograde 11:00 - 9/10: Virgo New Moon 18:16 - Venus-Chiron aspect patterns 20:20 - 9/12: Mars semisquare Uranus 21:56 - Mercury-Outer Planets Kite 23:57 - Venus-Outer Planets Aspects 26:45 - 9/15: Neptune sextile Pluto 33:24 - Coming Sept 16-30 Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

  5. Aug 16

    August 16-31 2026: "Gods of Change" Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

    A Lunar Eclipse in Pisces tightly aligned with the gods of change, Chiron, and Mercury highlights the second half of August. We also have Jupiter trine Saturn, Mars square Neptune, Venus opposite Saturn and more! Scroll down for section start times. Resources Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the August 16-31 forecast video. 0:11 - Overview 0:51 - Aug 16-19: Mars aspects Uranus, Neptune & Pluto 4:17 - Aug 17: Venus sextile Jupiter 5:08 - Aug 19: Mercury quintile Uranus 5:52 - Aug 20-23: Hard Rectangle: Sun-Venus-Saturn-Lunar Nodes 10:02 - Aug 22: Sun enters Virgo 10:30 - Aug 23: Ceres square Neptune 11:04 - Aug 23-28: Double Yod Key: Sun-Ceres-Neptune-Pluto 15:08 - Aug 28: "Gods of Change" Pisces Lunar Eclipse 29:00 - Aug 31: Jupiter trine Saturn 31:01 - Coming Sept 1-15 Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

  6. Jul 31

    August 1-15 2026: Leo Solar Eclipse

    A total solar eclipse in Leo highlights the first half of August, along with Chiron turning retrograde in Taurus. We also have Venus and Mercury simultaneously forming harmonious aspect patterns with the gods of change, Chiron square Juno, and more! Scroll down for section start times. Resources The Nonviolent Communcation process. Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the August 1-15 forecast video. 0:08 - Overview 0:44 - Aug 3 - Chiron retrograde in Taurus 9:11 - Aug 7 - Chiron square Juno 13:07 - Aug 9 - Mercury enters Leo 13:44 - Aug 10-12 - Venus & Mercury aspect Uranus, Neptune & Pluto 21:32 - Aug 11 - Mars enters Cancer 22:13 - Aug 12 - Leo solar eclipse 37:23 - Aug 15 - Mercury conjunct Jupiter 37:51 - Coming Aug 16-31 Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

  7. Jul 19

    July 15-31 2026: The Big Basket's 6 Aspects & Full Moon Integration

    Learn how to take advantage of all six individual aspects in July's powerhouse Basket aspect pattern. I'll also help you make the best use of an Aquarius Full Moon that aligns with the Basket, Mercury direct, Saturn retrograde, and more! Scroll down for section start times. Resources Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the July 15-31 forecast video. 1:04 - 7/15 - Uranus sextile Neptune 6:37 - 7/18 - Uranus trine Pluto 11:36 - 7/19 - Mars sextile Saturn 12:45 - 7/20 - Jupiter trine Neptune 19:56 - 7/20 - Jupiter opposite Pluto 29:01 - 7/21 - Jupiter sextile Uranus 36:52 - 7/22 - Sun enters Leo 37:49 - 7/23 - Sun square Chiron 38:02 - 7/23 - Mercury direct in Cancer 44:41 - 7/25 - Neptune sextile Pluto 51:01 - 7/26 - Saturn retrograde in Aries 58:12 - 7/26 - Lunar nodes enter Aquarius/Leo 1:01:41 - 7/26 - Mars sesquare Pluto 1:02:37 - 7/27 - Basket: Sun-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto 1:05:39 - 7/29 - Venus square Mars 1:07:43 - 7/29 - Aquarius Full Moon 1:25:07 - Coming August 1-15 Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

  8. Jul 12

    July 15-25 2026: The Big Basket Arrives w/ Jupiter & the Gods of Change

    Buckle your seat belts: the Big Basket has arrived! Between the 15th and 25th of July, we have six major outer planet aspects forming an unprecedented Basket aspect pattern with Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Its upside potentials are off the charts, and I'm here to help you make the best use of them! This is the second of my three July forecasts. I already posted the forecast for July 1-15, and will post the forecast for the rest of July -- except for these outer planet aspects -- in the next few days. What I discuss here is so momentous and unprecedented that it deserves an episode of its own! Scroll down for section start times. Resources I give additional insights about the Minor Grand Trine with Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in my annual forecast videos for 2025 (the first 45 minutes) and 2024 (the first 26 minutes). AI Daily Brief podcast Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the July 15-25 forecast video. 1:49 - Overview: Basket + Minor Grand Trine 4:53 - Minor Grand Trine 10:40 - Pluto themes 21:19 - Pluto in Aquarius 22:54 - Aquarius themes 28:46 - Pluto in Aquarius: challenges, breakdown & breakthrough 33:17 - Neptune 36:14 - Outer planets in air & fire signs 37:00 - Neptune in Aries 39:19 - Uranus in Gemini 42:26 - Intuition: Uranus vs Neptune 43:46 - Uranus as alien 45:32 - Minor Grand Trine summary 47:58 - Basket w/ Jupiter in Leo 53:06 - Using the Basket 56:55 - The fate of the Earth / Breakthrough time! 1:00:30 - Pawn or chessmaster? / As within, so without / A more amazing reality 1:02:17 - More Minor Grand Trine insights 1:02:33 - Still to come in July 1:02:54 - 50% off Astrology+ & FREE 90-day reports thru Thursday Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

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This Week in Astrology is the award-winning podcast that explains the most important astrology events right now. Make it a regular part of your astrological education!

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    Benjamin Bernstein
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2026
  • Episodes
    264
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