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. DEC 15

    December 16-31 2025: Potent Sagittarius New Moon, Winter Solstice Chart

    A heavily aspected Sagittarius New Moon, plus a Winter Solstice chart ripe with potential, highlight the second half of December. We also have Jupiter square Chiron, an intense and unusual T-Square, December's free session winner, and more! Resources Is a Relationship Awesome, Awful, or Mixed? Law of Attraction ********* Winter Solstice aspects: Saturn sextile Uranus Uranus Sextile Neptune The outer planets Mini Grand Trine ********* Deep Dive Trauma Healing. Your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation. An intensive multi-day experience, online or in person. My Amazon #1 bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  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. Watch the December 16-31 forecast video. Segment start times: 1:19 - Heavily Aspected Sagittarius New Moon (12/19) 7:18 - Jupiter Square Chiron (12/21) 9:22 - Winter Solstice Chart (12/21) 15:33 - Intense 4-Planet T-Square 15:54 - Fast Mover Aspects: Venus, Juno, Sun, and Mercury 17:53 - Venus 18:33 - Juno 19:00 - Sun 19:20 - Mercury 19:48 - Coming in my January 1-15 Forecast More details about specific aspects, aspect patterns, and sign changes: Venus Juno Sun Mercury Chronological Event Listing As of December 16 … The Moon is waning. Chiron is retrograde thru Jan. 2. Uranus is retrograde thru Feb. 3. Jupiter is retrograde thru 3/10. The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029 (including Saturn thru 4/16/2026). 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

    23 min

  2. NOV 30

    December 1-15 2025: Gemini Full Moon w/ Nodal Grand Cross

    The first half of December features a Gemini Full Moon with a tight lunar nodes Grand Cross! Then there's Neptune turning direct, lots of slower planets aspecting Mercury and Mars, and committed partnership healing opportunities with Juno. Resources My Black Friday sale ends on Monday, Dec. 1. Save up to $100 on Shamanic Healing and five new metaphysical modalities. You can also save up to $200 on Astrology+ readings. Click to save now! The outer planets Mini Grand Trine. Deep Dive Trauma Healing. Your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation. An intensive multi-day experience, online or in person. My Amazon #1 bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  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. Watch the December 1-15 forecast video. Segment start times: 1:37 - Gemini Full Moon (12/4) 4:29 - Neptune direct (12/10) 5:32 - Mercury aspects 6:42 - Mars aspects 7:30 - Juno aspects 8:07 - Coming Dec. 16-31 More details about specific aspects, aspect patterns, and sign changes: Mercury Mars Juno Chronological Event Listing As of December 1 … The Moon is waxing. Chiron is retrograde thru Jan. 2. Uranus is retrograde thru Feb. 3. The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029 (including Saturn thru 4/16/2026). 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

    11 min

  3. NOV 15

    November 16-30 2025: Mercury Direct / Scorpio New Moon / Uranus Sextile Neptune

    The second half of November features Mercury turning direct, a potent Scorpio New Moon, and Uranus sextile Neptune! We also have Saturn turning direct, the Sun entering Sagittarius, and three personals aspecting many outers. And I announce November's free session winner! Resources The outer planets Mini Grand Trine. Mercury was retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio. Learn how to positively express these energies in your life.  Renn Butler's extraordinary astrology book The Archetypal Universe. Saturn was retrograde in Aries and Pisces. Learn how to positively express these energies in your life.  Law of Attraction. Deep Dive Trauma Healing. Your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation. An intensive multi-day experience, online or in person. My Amazon #1 bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  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+, Shamanic Healing, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Watch the November 16-30 forecast video. Segment start times: 1:23 - Scorpio New Moon (11/20) 8:52 - Mercury Direct (11/29) 10:43 - Uranus Sextile Neptune (11/20) 18:16 - Saturn Direct (11/27) 19:15 - Sun Enters Sagittarius (11/21) 19:51 - Three Personals Aspect Many Outers 20:04 - Sun Events 20:26 - Mercury Events 21:10 - Venus Events 22:13 - Coming in my December 1-15 Forecast More details about specific aspects, aspect patterns, and sign changes: Sun Mercury Venus Chronological Event Listing As of November 16 … The Moon is waning (there was a Taurus Full Moon on 11/5). Saturn is retrograde through 11/27. Chiron is retrograde thru 1/2. Uranus is retrograde thru 2/3. The Saturn-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 4/16/2026. The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029. 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

    26 min

  4. OCT 31

    November 1-15 2025: Mercury Retrograde, Taurus Full Moon, Uranus Revisits Taurus

    A Taurus Full Moon, Mercury retrograde, and Uranus revisiting Taurus highlight the first half of November. We also have Jupiter retrograde, a trauma healing T-Square, an intense week for relationships, and more! Resources Uranus in Gemini. Relationship healing. Deep Dive Trauma Healing. Your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation. An intensive multi-day experience, online or in person. Law of Attraction. My Amazon #1 bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  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. Awakening Plus online spiritual support membership. "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+, Shamanic Healing, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Watch the November 1-15 forecast video. Segment start times: 1:19 - Taurus Full Moon (11/5) 3:43 - Mercury retrograde (11/9) 5:50 - Uranus revisits Taurus (11/7) 9:31 - Jupiter retrograde (11/11) 11:18 - Trauma healing T-Square 13:24 - An intense week for relationships 14:45 - Mars aspects 15:50 - Vesta aspects 16:10 - Sun aspects 16:48 - Coming Nov 16-30 Details about specific aspects, aspect patterns, and sign changes: An Intense Week For Relationships Mars Aspects Vesta Aspects Sun Aspects Chronological Event Listing As of November 1 … The Moon is waxing (there was a Libra New Moon on 10/21). Saturn is retrograde through 11/27. Chiron is retrograde thru 1/2. Uranus is retrograde thru 2/3. The Saturn-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 4/16/2026. The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029. 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

    19 min

  5. OCT 16

    October 16-31 2025: Massively Aspected Libra New Moon

    A massively aspected Libra New Moon highlights the second half of October. We also have Neptune revisiting Pisces, Jupiter square Chiron, and three fast planets running a slower planets gauntlet! And I announce October's free session winner! Resources Neptune in Aries. Deep Dive Trauma Healing. Your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation. An intensive multi-day experience, online or in person. Law of Attraction. My Amazon #1 bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  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. Awakening Plus online spiritual support membership. "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+, Shamanic Healing, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Watch the October 16-31 forecast video. Segment start times: 1:17 - Libra New Moon (10/21) 8:19 - Neptune revisits Pisces (10/22) 10:13 - Jupiter square Chiron (10/23) 11:34 - Relationships and More 14:06 - 3 fast planets run the slower planet gauntlet 20:01 - Coming November 1-15 Chronological event listing. As of October 16 … The Moon is waning (there was an Aries Full Moon on 10/6). Neptune is retrograde through 10/22. Saturn is retrograde through 11/27. Chiron is retrograde thru 1/2. Uranus is retrograde thru 2/3. An Envelope with Venus, Juno, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto continues through 10/21. A Grand Cross with the Sun, Jupiter, Chiron, and Pluto peaks on 10/21 and ends on 10/27. The Saturn-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 4/16/2026. The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029. *************** 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

    23 min

  6. SEP 29

    October 1-15 2025: Aries Full Moon, New "Best of Both" Format

    An Aries Full Moon featuring a Quadriform aspect pattern highlights the first half of October. We also have Pluto turning direct, tons of Mercury and Venus aspects, and more! In my previous forecast, I shifted from a chronological format to a theme-based format, with the most important events first.  In response to your feedback, this time I'm trying a "best of both" approach. I start with the new format, but end with a concise chronological listing. Its individual events link to the appropriate theme-based sections.  Please let me know what you think of this hybrid approach at benjamin@astroshaman.com. Resources Deep Dive Trauma Healing. Your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation. An intensive multi-day experience, online or in person. Law of Attraction. 4-Part Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Process  Is a Relationship Awesome, Awful, or Mixed? My Amazon #1 bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  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. Awakening Plus online spiritual support membership. "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+, Shamanic Healing, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Watch the October 1-15 forecast video. Segment start times: 1:44 - Aries Full Moon (10/6) 6:47 - Communication activation! (Mercury aspects) 12:06 - Relationships (featuring Venus and Juno) 19:56 - Mars boosts awakening and manifestation 20:54 - Pluto direct (10/13) 23:53 - Potent Grand Cross 28:11 - Chronological event listing As of October 1 … The Moon is waxing (there was a Virgo Solar Eclipse on 9/21). Pluto is retrograde through 10/13. Neptune is retrograde through 10/22. Saturn is retrograde through 11/27. Chiron is retrograde thru 1/2. Uranus is retrograde thru 2/3. A Kite with the Sun, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto continues through 10/3. A T-Square with Mercury, Jupiter and Chiron continues through 10/8. The Saturn-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 4/16/2026. The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029. *************** 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

    32 min

  7. SEP 14

    September 16-30 2025: Virgo Solar Eclipse

    A Virgo Solar Eclipse – 2025's strongest lunation – highlights the second half of September. We'll also feel the impact of a potent Autumn Equinox chart, an intense Mars-Pluto square, and much more! I also announce September's free session winner. I've also changed my forecast format. Instead of the chronological, day-by-day format I've used for 20+ years, I'm now putting the most important things first. I'm also focusing more on larger themes, rather than one-off events. I believe you'll find this new approach more easy and helpful in understanding your astrological opportunities! I'd love to know what you think. Please share your feedback in the comments area or email me at benjamin@astroshaman.com. Resources  "2 Eclipses / Gods of Change" Astrology Sale. Prepay and save before the special ends! Deep Dive Trauma Healing. Your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation. An intensive multi-day experience, online or in person. Law of Attraction. 4-Part Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Process  My Amazon #1 bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  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. Awakening Plus online spiritual support membership. "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+, Shamanic Healing, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Watch the September 16-30 forecast video. Segment start times: 2:39 - Sunday, Sept 21 - Virgo Solar Eclipse 12:56 - Monday, Sept 22 - Autumn Equinox chart 18:25 - Venus & Relationship Events 20:35 - Selfless Service Opportunities 21:11 - Communication Boosts 22:21 - Wounded Healer T-Square Peaks 23:35 - Mars Square Pluto 26:18 - Mars-Focused "Finger of God" As of September 16 … The Moon is waning (there was a Pisces Lunar Eclipse on 9/7). Pluto is retrograde through 10/13. Neptune is retrograde through 10/22. Saturn is retrograde through 11/27. Chiron is retrograde through 1/2. Uranus is retrograde through 2/3. A T-Square with Mars, Ceres, and Jupiter continues through 9/12. A Kite with Juno, Jupiter, and the lunar nodes continues through 9/17. A Kite with Mercury, Saturn, and the outer planets continues through 9/23. A Yod with the Sun, Juno, and Chiron continues through 9/23. A T-Square with Mars, Jupiter, and Chiron continues through 9/24. A T-Square with Mars, Chiron, and Pluto continues through 9/30. A Kite with the Sun, Saturn, and the outer planets continues through 9/30. The Saturn-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 4/16/2026. The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029. *************** 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

    30 min

  8. AUG 28

    September 1-15 2025: Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

    A Pisces lunar eclipse and Saturn revisiting Pisces highlight the first half of September. We also have Uranus turning retrograde, Jupiter and Uranus igniting Mars, and more! Resources  "2 Eclipses / Gods of Change" Astrology Sale. Prepay and save before the special ends! Deep Dive Trauma Healing. Your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation. An intensive multi-day experience, online or in person. Law of Attraction. My relationship post:  Is a Relationship Awesome, Awful, or Mixed? 4-Part Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Process  My Amazon #1 bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited.  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. Awakening Plus online spiritual support membership. "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+, Shamanic Healing, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Watch the September 1-16 forecast video. Start times for specific days: 1:39 - Monday, Sept 1 - Saturn in Pisces 6:04 - Tuesday, Sept 2 8:07 - Tue & Wed, Sept 2 & 3 8:54 - Thursday, Sept 4 9:25 - Friday, Sept 5 11:09 - Saturday, Sept 6 - Uranus retrograde 13:25 - Sunday, Sept 7 - Lunar Eclipse 16:53 - Tuesday, Sept 9 17:49 - Friday, Sept 12 18:01 - Fri & Sat, Sept 12 & 13 19:00 - Saturday, Sept 13 20:48 - Sunday, Sept 14 21:10 - Monday, Sept 15 As of September 1 … The Moon is waxing (there was a Virgo New Moon on 8/23). Pluto is retrograde through 10/13. Neptune is retrograde through 10/22. Saturn is retrograde through 11/27. Chiron is retrograde thru 1/2. A Hard Rectangle with Venus, Pluto, and the lunar nodes continues through 9/1. A Cradle With Venus, Saturn, and the three outer planets continues through 9/2. A T-Square with Mars, Ceres, and Jupiter continues through 9/12 A Kite with Juno, Jupiter, and the lunar nodes continues through 9/17. The Saturn-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 4/16/2026. The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Mini Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029. *************** 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

    26 min
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  • Creator
    Benjamin Bernstein
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2025
  • Episodes
    239
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