The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers Podcast

Laurie Rivers Astrologer
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Astrology you can use every single day with astrologer and creator of The Framework, Laurie Rivers. Must have info to help you surf the cosmic tide. Applied astrology to help you navigate the weeks and years as we collectively move through massive systemic change.

  1. Oct 5

    Cosmic Riptides: Crunchy and Ragey

    The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers is 100% Listener Supported! Find astrology you can use and amazing community at The Awake Space Community Links: The Archivist Report - Each month the archivist reports on Laurie's accuracy rating - SeptemberAstrology Consults: Wokeastrology.com2027 Prepared: Astrology Based Planner & Workbook Buy HereArticle: When Life Hits From All Sides October is officially crunchy. In this episode of The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers gets personal about a difficult week filled with grief, family changes, exhaustion, and the reality that astrologers aren't immune to the transits they forecast. With Mercury and Mars creating tension and Pluto preparing to station direct in Aquarius, Laurie explores what happens when life pushes us outside our comfort zones. The pressure is real, but so is the potential to use it creatively and deliberately. This episode also takes a deeper look at anger, spirituality, power, and the idea that being spiritual does not require being passive. Love can be active. Advocacy can be loving. Anger can carry useful information. The question isn't whether you're allowed to feel it. The question is: What are you going to do with it? Laurie shares reflections on watching people she loves age, saying goodbye to a beloved family dog, and witnessing the strange, painful beauty of life's transitions. She also talks about learning to look for beauty during difficult circumstances and why regulating our emotions isn't the same thing as suppressing them. As Pluto prepares to move direct in Aquarius, we're entering a period when people may be increasingly unwilling to accept old hierarchies, abuses of power, and systems that depend on silence or passivity. The challenge this week is to use the pressure rather than letting it consume you. Create something. Advocate for something. Help someone. Rest when you need to rest. Feel what you need to feel. Then decide where you're going to put your attention next. Laurie also shares a preview of Living by Luna, her six-month guided process for observing your patterns, reactions, energy, and responses through daily lunar transits. You'll hear a sample from the introductory audio created for participants while they wait for their physical Living by Luna journal to arrive. 00:03 October is crunchy: what to expect this week02:18 Why spiritual passivity isn't the answer03:30 Living by Luna and learning to recognize your patterns08:34 Aging, family, grief, and saying goodbye22:34 Mercury square Mars: tension, communication and forced pivots25:34 Why we're still having the same conversations about power and abuse27:29 Pluto direct in Aquarius and power to the people28:49 Turning anger and angst into creativity31:17 Rage against the dying of the light33:45 Purpose, passion and showing up36:07 Spirituality doesn't require accepting another hit39:31 Love isn't passive40:11 What are you going to do with your anger?41:20 Ralph Report and Predictions44:46 Justice can't erase the past, but healing can build something new45:30 A preview of Living by Luna This isn't a week for pretending everything is fine. It's a week for recognizing what you feel without allowing those feelings to permanently take you out of the game. Sometimes you need to fall down. Sometimes you need to grieve. Sometimes you need to rage. And when one of us falls, the rest of us guard the flame until they can stand again. Every morning is another chance to reset.

    Cosmic Riptides: Crunchy and Ragey

  2. Sep 28

    Cosmic Intensity: Mars enters Leo & October is wild

    "Knowledge is only power when you know how to use it." Laurie A. Rivers This podcast is 100% listener supported!! Join The Awake Space Community to connect, discover and grow patreon.com/theawakespace This week Laurie breaks down why the internet is getting Venus retrograde wrong and why October is less about fear and more about building systems that help you adapt. She explores how to move through uncertainty without panic, why community matters more than ever, and how astrology can help you make practical decisions instead of emotional reactions. Laurie also answers member questions on astrology, relationships, medical astrology, timing, the houses, and working consciously through major life decisions. 00:00 Why Venus retrograde isn't something to fear 03:15 Climate, adaptation, and preparing for a changing world 08:15 Building like-hearted communities instead of dividing by astrology stereotypes 12:30 A story about surviving two weeks without power and what resilience really looks like 22:20 The Ralph Report and what Laurie is watching in the headlines 25:20 Community discussion: depression-era meals, gardening, and practical preparedness 30:20 Living by Luna update and community rollout 31:15 Magazine Q&A: Medical astrology and chronic illness Understanding the houses Multiple signs across houses Timing important decisions Working with children during difficult transits Making major life decisions using astrology 01:11:30 October's theme: Design for resilience 01:26:00 Headline outlook for late September and early October 01:41:20 Venus retrograde explained: attraction, values, and revisiting what matters 01:47:00 Building confidence through your natural strengths Retrograde does not mean bad. Strong systems create more freedom and better choices. Community is one of the greatest forms of resilience. Focus on what you can influence instead of what you can't. Small daily actions reduce stress more effectively than doomscrolling. Your astrology chart is a tool for understanding yourself, not limiting yourself. October rewards adaptability, resourcefulness, and deliberate action.

  3. Sep 21

    Cosmic Eruption: BIG WEEK

    The Awake Space is 100% Listener Supported! Thank you to the members of the Awake Space Community!! Find the Community, Journal, Events and Courses here! https://linktr.ee/LaurieRivers This week the conversation shifts...abruptly A powerful Aries Full Moon, the Autumn Equinox, and Mars changing signs create one of the most dynamic astrological weeks of the year. Laurie breaks down what these major cosmic shifts could mean for world events, your personal life, and how to stay centered when everything around you feels uncertain. Remember worry is a misuse of imagine, instead of feeding fear, this episode focuses on practical preparation, emotional resilience, and learning to work with change instead of against it. You'll also hear updates on the new Awake Space community, an early look at Living by Luna, this week's Ralph Report reviewing recent prediction accuracy, and why understanding your own patterns may be one of the greatest advantages you can develop. BIG SHOUT OUT TO TILLAMOOK CHEESE 00:00 Why this week matters & exciting community updates 04:10 Supply chains, world events & preparing without panic 14:20 Finding humor in difficult times 20:00 The Equinox, Aries Full Moon & Mars enters Leo 28:00 Why Venus Retrograde isn't something to fear 43:20 Free will, astrology & making better decisions 46:55 Lessons from history and what they teach us today 52:50 How to use this Full Moon for personal growth 1:03:20 The Ralph Report: Forecast review & this week's predictions 1:20:40 The Three Layers of Consciousness & introducing Living by Luna

  4. Sep 14

    Cosmic Build Up: Prep Week

    Learn, Grow and Explore in the Awake Space - CLICK TO JOIN This week on The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers looks at nostalgia, resilience, technology, AI, water resources, and the importance of knowing your next move during a period of massive systemic change. Laurie starts with a weekend trip to see Practical Magic 2, reflections on aging parents, family, memory, and why Mars in Cancer has us craving coziness, familiarity, and connection. She also shares updates on Living by Luna, the new LaurieRivers.com website, and how she intentionally worked with a Mercury transit to solve a long-standing technical problem. Then it’s Q&A: Venus retrograde and cosmetic procedures, how to calculate a solar return, aspect patterns in natal charts, and where astrologers might begin looking when researching AI and emerging technology. In the Ralph Report, Laurie reviews last week’s predictions against actual headlines before looking ahead at the astrology and potential headlines for September 13–21. The episode closes with a deeper discussion of AI, data centers, stressed aquifers, climate concerns, and why local action matters. The message throughout: knowledge by itself isn’t power. Power comes from knowing what you can actually do next. LINKS: Sign Up for Charts & Channeling with Laurie and Medium Matilda - September 26, 2026 GET YOUR TICKETS Grab 2027 Prepared by Laurie Rivers CHECK IT OUT TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Practical Magic 2, nostalgia & community03:13 – AI, technology, water & environmental concerns06:22 – 2027 Prepared + upcoming events08:22 – Living by Luna guided experience10:06 – Using Mercury transits to solve problems11:15 – Aging, family, mortality & making memories16:05 – Preparing for winter and creating coziness17:07 – Daily Insight coming to LaurieRivers.com22:01 – Astrology Q&A22:23 – Venus retrograde & cosmetic procedures23:16 – Solar return charts24:36 – Aspect patterns in natal charts26:27 – Where does AI show up in astrology?33:00 – Laurie’s thoughts on September36:04 – Simple practices for cultivating presence37:22 – The Ralph Report: what Laurie got right40:51 – Astrology and headlines for September 13–2149:57 – Water resources, aquifers & data centers53:24 – Will AI kill us all?54:12 – AI misuse, regulation & human agency55:01 – Why local action matters57:04 – Managing heavy energy and finding your next move

  5. Sep 7

    Cosmic Ripples: New Moon in Virgo

    Join The Awake Space to stay informed, equipped and connected patreon.com/theawakespace Light Your Torch: The Power of Presence, Purpose & Deconstructing Astrology The world feels uncertain—but uncertainty doesn't have to become paralysis. This week, Laurie explores how to move beyond fear, reclaim your agency, and become solution-oriented during times of rapid change. Inspired by the legacy of Gloria Steinem, she examines why imagination is an act of courage, why presence is a form of resistance, and how astrology becomes far more powerful when used as a tool for observation rather than prediction. Laurie also shares a reading of her new essay, "Astrology Deconstructed," answers a listener's question about using astrology for career decisions, reviews recent prediction highlights in The Ralph Report, and closes with guidance for this week's Virgo New Moon. Show Links: 2027 Prepared: Astrology Based Planner & Workbook Awake Space Magazine September 2026 00:00 Light your torch: Choosing hope over fear09:00 Reading Astrology Deconstructed43:30 Gloria Steinem's astrology and legacy50:08 Career timing: Can astrology help you choose your next move?57:07 The Ralph Report: Recent prediction highlights1:04:42 This week's global forecast1:17:06 Virgo New Moon intentions and practical guidance Why presence is your greatest source of personal powerGloria Steinem's lasting influence and what comes nextRethinking astrology through observation instead of determinismBreaking inherited beliefs and cultural conditioningHow to use astrology to make better decisionsForecast highlights for the week aheadVirgo New Moon journaling prompts and intention settingKnowledge isn't power unless you know your next step. In This Episode

  6. Aug 31

    Cosmic Courage: September Astrology Wisdom

    Join The Awake Space Community at patreon.com/theawakespace This week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers looks ahead at September 2026, breaks down the fear surrounding claims that the U.S. power grid is about to collapse, and explains the difference between evidence-based forecasting and fear-driven divination. After an emotionally intense eclipse week, Laurie reflects on loss, legacy, and the inspiration she found in Dolly Parton’s decision to put people before profit. Laurie also introduces the upcoming 2027 Prepared planner and workbook, explains how the different Awake Space membership levels are evolving, and shares updates on Healing the Money Wound, coming May 6, 2027. Then it is time to separate fear from fact. Laurie explains why the U.S. does not operate on one single national electrical grid, how the Eastern, Western, and Texas interconnections function, and why localized blackouts do not automatically signal a nationwide collapse. Ralph returns with the latest accuracy report, including earthquake activity, flooding, power outages, transportation disruptions, nuclear-related headlines, labor actions, extreme weather, and other predictions from the previous week. Finally, Laurie moves into the September forecast with a look at political shakeups, storms, flooding, transportation disruptions, geopolitical tensions, financial uncertainty, seismic activity, food recalls, regulatory developments, and the changing energy of the first week of the month. The larger September theme is simple: anchor your authority internally. Strengthen self-trust, increase your tolerance for uncertainty, practice presence, and stop letting fear-based content make your decisions for you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Eclipse aftermath, Dolly Parton, and choosing people over profit05:37 2027 Prepared and upcoming Awake Space changes09:00 Healing the Money Wound and making information accessible12:40 Understanding the Awake Space membership levels15:00 Divination vs. forecasting19:54 Why the U.S. power grid is not about to collapse27:27 Ralph Report: Reviewing last week’s predictions31:55 Magazine updates, Saturn cycles, and Virgo guidance37:27 September 2026 overview and major themes42:03 Building self-trust during uncertain times44:24 September 1–7 forecast: weather, politics, markets, and travel49:06 The energy shift heading into the second week of September51:23 Moving through systemic change without catastrophizing 2027 Prepared by Laurie Rivers BUY NOW Laurie also introduces a new prediction format organized around weather and geology, politics and global affairs, the economy, travel, and fascinating or unexpected stories. REMEMBER: Knowledge is only power when you know how to make your next move.

  7. Aug 24

    Cosmic Tsunami: Pisces Lunar Eclipse

    This week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers breaks down the intense astrology building toward the Pisces Full Moon and partial lunar eclipse, and why this energy does not have to be something we fear. The pressure has been building. Anxiety, anger, exhaustion, frustration, and uncertainty are running high. But this Full Moon also carries tremendous creative potential. The question is: What are you going to do with it? Laurie explains how to move out of overwhelm and into applied, sustainable action. Instead of scattering your energy through doom scrolling, outrage, or endless conversations about what is wrong, this is an opportunity to get organized, identify what you can influence, and make your next move. In this episode: The Pisces Full Moon and partial lunar eclipse Mercury conjunct the Sun and the square to Uranus Why friction can become highly creative energy Turning anxiety, anger, and frustration into productive action How to stop disqualifying yourself and recognize your actual skills Preparing without panic or fear Listener questions about house size, the Ascendant, rising signs, sports, and astrology The Ralph Report and recent prediction hits Laurie's forecast for weather, seismic activity, international tensions, technology disruptions, and other potential headlines How to stabilize yourself before making major decisions Show Links People join for the astrology and stay for everything else - Join at patreon.com/theawakespace What's in the Headlines? Aug 23-30 CLICK HERE Book a session with Laurie CLICK HERE CHAPTERS 00:00 | The Energy Is BuildingWhy this is a week for turning pressure, frustration, and exhaustion into action. 13:02 | Fear, Conflict & What Laurie Actually SeesNuclear fears, the Middle East, Turkey, NATO, and separating responsible forecasting from fear-driven astrology. 19:08 | Rage, Systems & Collective ActionWomen, systemic failures, community support, and why anger needs somewhere productive to go. 28:27 | Three Ways to Channel the EnergyTake inventory of your strengths, support each other practically, and use your voice. 40:22 | Full Moon Rocket FuelHow the Pisces Full Moon and Mars can propel goals, planning, and meaningful action. 53:00 | Listener Astrology QuestionsSmall houses with multiple planets, late-degree Ascendants, the fisrst house, rising signs, and changing cultural interests. 01:14:00 | The Ralph Report + Weekly PredictionsA look back at recent prediction hits followed by Laurie's forecast for August 22 through 30. 01:24:50 | How to Ride the Cosmic TsunamiStabilize first. Get clear. Then act. Laurie closes with practical ways to work with uncertainty and intense Full Moon energy. 2027 Prepared releases September 3, with special pricing for Awake Space members. Laurie also shares updates about upcoming astrology classes, the September Awake Space Magazine, readings and consultations, and the next 2027 Prediction & Preparation event. Knowledge is only power when you know how to make your next move. Listen in, get grounded, and get ready to use the energy instead of letting the energy use you.

  8. Aug 17

    Cosmic Undertow: Gear up for Pisces Full Moon

    In S7 Ep 41 your host Laurie Rivers is focused on preparing your for the Pisces Full Moon on August 28. This week she helps you see how the current online discourse is the distraction to siphon your energy so that you're not taking action that helps you build your security and make your next moves. Laurie answers astrology questions from Awake Space Community Members, gives highlights from What's in the Headlines? (Weekly predications) and reads the first section from her article "Retrogrades: The Real Story" from The Awake Space Magazine Aug 2026. Show Links: Aug 2026 Issue Awake Space Magazine Love & Sex in Astrology Seminar (Free For Supporting Members) Click Here Understand Your Pluto In Aquarius Transits CLICK HERE Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and core themes 02:11 Upcoming full moon and astrological significance 04:20 The influence of outer planets and astrology methodology 06:29 Understanding Pluto's cycle and generational impact 10:06 Mars in Cancer and current social themes 20:53 The upcoming Pisces full moon and collective revelations 23:42 Deconstructing social programming and patriarchy 30:02 Preparing for cosmic undertow and systemic change 34:45 Historical use of astrology in decision-making 40:14 Why house sizes vary in astrology charts 43:23 Sensitivity to lunar cycles and personal astrology 46:08 Jupiter return at age 48 and personal growth 55:26 Sneak peek into the 2027 astrology planner 01:02:04 The impact of stellium and misconceptions in astrology 01:03:01 Weekly predictions and Ralph's forecast 01:12:28 Astrological insights into global events this week 01:16:34 Virgo season and sample horoscopes 01:29:09 Self-examination and mindful engagement with social outrage

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Astrology you can use every single day with astrologer and creator of The Framework, Laurie Rivers. Must have info to help you surf the cosmic tide. Applied astrology to help you navigate the weeks and years as we collectively move through massive systemic change.

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