Astrological Overview and Horoscope: August 17 to 23, 2026
We are now navigating the eclipse corridor—the intense two-week period between last week's Solar Eclipse in Leo and next week's Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. This week's planetary...
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The Sun sits at the final degree of Leo, burning bright in its own sign before the shift into Virgo. Mercury moves through Leo at 21 degrees, amplifying communication with warmth and directness. Jupit...
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The Sun sits deep in Leo all week, still burning bright at the heart of summer, while the Moon moves from diplomatic Libra through intense Scorpio and into expansive Sagittarius by week's end. This is...
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August moves through two distinct energetic zones. The month begins deep in Leo season—the Sun at 8° Leo on the first, pulling us toward visibility, generosity, and creative risk. Jupiter amplifies th...
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Here's when and where the planets are found in the sky during 2002. The planets are referenced to the constellations (astronomical or sidereal zodiac placements), not to the zodiac signs (tropical zodiac).
The main thing to note is that transiting Pluto is located at the Ascendant point of the USA chart. Pluto is a planet which has an astrological significance of profound destruction and, in the wake of that chaos, potential for renewal and rebirth. The Ascendant is the point in the USA?s astrology chart that refers to the identity or personality of the country, its? public image, and the direction of its? soul growth.
by Eliza Bassett.
This article mentions the most demanding aspects over the next 12 months with a few of the trines tossed in. Most of the time, there are many other easy aspects with other planets that help mitigate these effects.
How will this planet, that demands perfection and assists us in seeing patterns in our life, impact you in its upcoming 3 year passage through Gemini?
by Eliza Bassett.
In times past, when we did not know scientifically about our world, we looked to the stars, and to those who could interpret the patterns of our neighboring planets. Royalty consulted astrologers to predict crises within the borders of the nation so resources could be prepared.
by Eliza Bassett
The time for greater awareness and protection begins a full week before the first eclipse, and will return to their usual pattern a week after the last eclipse. Please use your highest level of discernment to keep your energetic field clear of those energies that may distract you from your Divine Path.