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Aired Monday, 5 February 2018, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets This Month: February 2018

What’s in store for this month’s planet and how will they be affecting your sign? The big news of the month is the Solar Eclipse in Aquarius on the 15th. This is part of a cycle that started in 2017 and will be affecting the fixed signs or anyone with planets in fixed signs – Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

Considering that Solar Eclipses bring about radical change, the fact that this is in the sign of rebellion and progress amplifies the possibilities. Aquarius isn’t one for gradual change or for asking permission from superiors. Aquarius desires what’s good for everyone – whether they know it or not yet. With both the Sun and Moon in Aquarius, this Solar Eclipse may bring sudden, unexpected, and radical changes, particularly on a national or even global scale.

On February 10th, love planet Venus moves into Pisces where it will stay until March 6th. During this time many of us may be incurable romantics. We might be prone to fantasy when it comes to love, seeing the god or goddess in everyone we meet, and thinking that we’ve met our dream partner. Practicality and discrimination go out the window, and we’re willing to sacrifice it all for our ideal love.

On the 17th communication planet Mercury moves into Pisces while the radiant Sun moves into Pisces on the 18th. During the remainder of the month look for positive ways to transcend the ordinary, like creative expression, meditation, yoga and other spiritual practices. This could be a great time to go on a retreat, or otherwise withdraw from socializing and busyness. If you don’t have a positive outlet for escape, you might be tempted to fall into the more negative expression of Pisces and be prone to addictions, illusions or avoidance.

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Aired Monday, 29 January 2018, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets This Week: January 29, 2018

The astro headline of the week is the Lunar Eclipse! This is no ordinary Eclipse it’s a Supermoon as well as a Blue Moon! This means it is fully charged and over-the-top intense. A Supermoon is when the moon is close to the earth while a Blue Moon is a second Full Moon in a calendar month.

The Lunar Eclipse is in Leo and Leo loves to be in the spotlight and eclipse everything around it, and literally, the Leo Supermoon will eclipse the Aquarius Sun on January 31st. The intense, sometimes sudden bursts of energy from this eclipse affects us all at a gut and emotional level, but will be especially felt by those with personal planets in the fixed signs, and especially by anyone with natal planets or angles at those degrees.

The energy of the Leo Lunar Eclipse is about passion and creativity. Colors may seem brighter, people friendlier; playtime and leisure activities are highlighted. A love affair that began at an earlier time may be progressing to another level. If your relationship is struggling you may find it’s time to move on. You should begin to get a clearer picture of what may be possible.

The Moon in Leo will focus on the self, and Aquarius Sun will be focused on the collective. Looking around the world, we have seen this polarity play out in a variety of ways, particularly the conflict in many places between nationalism and globalism. Leo loves attention and Aquarius loves progress, so expect to see more lights shining on corruption, bringing it out of the shadows. Remember, Jupiter is in Scorpio which is all about bringing issues out and into the open so we can expect a lot more illumination of recent issues in the media. #metoo

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Aired Monday, 22 January 2018, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets This Week: January 22, 2018

What do the planets have in store this week? It’s a fairly quiet week as we build toward the intense energies of next week’s Lunar Eclipse.

Action planet Mars moves into Sagittarius where it will be until March 18th. During this time, many of us will broaden our horizons and approach life as a daring adventure. We’ll be on the move, restless to explore new vistas and impatient with the daily grind.

Personal freedom is a high priority now, and many of us will feel an urge to break free from any stifling relationship or situation. “Don’t fence me in” could be the theme song of this time.

Energy is high and we’ll enjoy physical exercise and competitive sports. Spending time in the wilderness – away from people and ordinary pressures – recharges batteries and fuels inspiration. Travel, especially to foreign destinations, could also be on the agenda, because we long to expand beyond the familiar and encounter different cultures.

During this transit, we’re likely to feel enthusiastic about a variety of pursuits, and our zest for life will be contagious. Many of us will easily attract people with our adventurous spirit and optimistic outlook.

Watch out for a tendency toward recklessness and irresponsibility, especially with other people’s feelings. Many of us will be guilty of “foot in mouth” syndrome, blurting out whatever comes into our mind without thinking through the consequences. Be quick to offer a sincere apology, and we’re likely to be forgiven.

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Aired Monday, 15 January 2018, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets This Week: January 15, 2018

What do the planets have in store this week? The headline of the week is both Venus and the Sun moving into Aquarius. This week’s show is dedicated to all you Aquarians.

Aquarius is symbolized by the Water Bearer, the humanitarian of the Zodiac who brings water to the parched masses and loves to lend a helping hand. More than anything, though, Aquarius likes to feel different from everyone else around them. This sign will hang out with extremely conservative types as a foil to their liberal tendencies.

Although its symbol is the Water Bearer, Aquarius is in fact an Air sign, not a water sign. Fixed Air Aquarius embodies both stability and the urge to roam freely. Guess that’s part of being co-ruled by Uranus, the planet of rebellion, along with Saturn, the planet of discipline. Uranus’s changeable, unpredictable nature paired with Saturn’s focused energy; the steadfastness of Fixity paired with the free-flowing quality of Air… Which influence should Aquarius follow?

This sign is definitely an interesting blend of characteristics: communicative yet guarded; always seeking out the new and unusual, and yet most comfortable with staying the course. What’s the old yarn about Aquarius? ‘They love humanity. It’s people they can’t stand.’ What a strange mix of contradictions!

Aquarius is the most freedom-seeking sign of the Zodiac, which can make this sign rather hard to pin down. To be romantically involved with an Aquarius means accepting that, as soon as you get to the party, that Aquarius lover will disappear into the crowd without a backward glance! But even though this sign can have trouble getting comfortable when it’s one-on-one, Aquarius is one of the most devoted and loyal of all the signs.

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Aired Monday, 8 January 2018, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets This Month: January 2018

What do the planets have in store this month? The year and month started off supercharged with a Super Full Moon in Cancer. Emotions were running high and expectations set for the year ahead. On top of the Full Moon unpredictable Uranus turned direct after months of traveling retrograde. Sudden events and unexpected occurrences were experienced by many.

Communication planet Mercury moves into Capricorn where it will team up immediately with somber Saturn and then with intense Pluto. We all need to take care with what we say at this time.

January 16th, there’s a New Moon in Capricorn so it’s a good time to make long-term plans and review the support and structures in our lives. This is especially true as the planetary heavyweights Saturn and Pluto are also in Capricorn. The following day, love planet Venus moves into socialable Aquarius so friendships, groups and social media will be important. The Sun follows suit soon after and moves into Aquarius on the 19th so thinking outside the box will come easily to many of us.

Towards to end of the month, warrior Mars moves into Sagittarius were it will be until March 17th. During this time, many of us will broaden horizons and approach life as a daring adventure. We may be constantly on the move, restless to explore new vistas and impatient with the daily grind. Personal freedom will be a high priority and we’ll feel an urge to break free from any stifling relationship or situation. “Don’t fence me in” could be the theme song of this period.

January ends on an intense note with a Lunar Eclipse in Leo. There’ll be a focus on abundance and generosity so we need to invite goodness, grace and generosity into our life with an open heart.

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Aired Monday, 18 December 2017, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets this Week: December 18, 2017

What do the planets have in store for this week? The astro headline of the week is responsible Saturn moving into its home sign of Capricorn where it will be until December 2020. It has not been in Capricorn since 1991.

Saturn restricts, disciplines, and wears away. It doesn’t obliterate, like Pluto, or suddenly, like Uranus. Saturn erodes over time. Saturn isn’t necessarily a destroyer, though. It also strengthens and solidifies whatever passes its test. Saturn is a teacher. It’s not the cool teacher, giving out As to everyone (Jupiter). Saturn makes you learn and earn.

The sign of Capricorn is determined, ambitious, hard-working, and practical. Saturn in Capricorn is a leader, but it leads by example. Everything it has is useful and earned. During this transit, we may see a global return to focusing on achieving real, practical goals. Also this week, there’s a New Moon. The Sagittarius New Moon awakens an inner need for many kinds of stimulation. Having recently completed a contemplative period, your body craves for some excitement now. You may find yourself daydreaming about travel to foreign lands, or maybe tackling a philosophical conundrum.

On Thursday the Sun moves into Capricorn where it will be until January 19th. While the Sun is in Capricorn, and depending on how it influences your natal chart, you may feel driven to succeed. You could find yourself working long hours to achieve your goals and bring long-term projects to completion. You might not have much time for your personal life, and might even neglect your health. In your drive to get the job done, be sure not to sacrifice too much. Make sure that what you’re working for is your definition of success, and not someone else’s.

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Aired Monday, 11 December 2017, 9:00 PM ET

A Peak Into 2018

What do the planets have in store for us in 2018? Possibly the biggest astrological news of 2018 is likely to be the arrival of Uranus in Taurus, in May; the last time Taurus hosted Uranus was during the Great Depression, ahead of the Second World War in 1942.

The planet Uranus is often associated with rebellions and revolutions, earthquakes and volcanoes — anything that erupts with sudden, unpredictable force and changes life as we know it. But Uranus’s effects aren’t all disruptive; just most of them! This planet also rules original thought, unique inventions and improvements on tradition. Without its influence in our lives, we might never know the development of science, for example, or humanitarianism. Whether it happens in a constructive or a destructive way, Uranus promotes progress.

When Uranus is coupled with Taurus it will shake up our ideas of money, property, and values, possibly transforming these things, whether we want it or not.

On May 15th, Mars enters Aquarius as Uranus enters Taurus. This creates an immediate square between these two potentially volatile energies. On June 26th Mars goes retrograde and the world will have its collective finger on the self-destruct button. However, it could also be a time where people and communities cleanse themselves of their worst elements.

Venus goes retrograde at nearly 11 degrees Scorpio on October 5th, going back into Libra on October 31st and on through November, then goes direct again on November 16th. Venus Retrograde grounds us; it puts a damper on love and relationships, bringing those walking on clouds back down to Earth. With Venus Retrograde in Scorpio, we examine the relationships and aesthetics that we would normally hide from all but a select, trusted few…perhaps even ourselves.

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Aired Monday, 4 December 2017, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets this Week: December 4, 2017

What do the planets have in store for us this week? The astro headlines of the week are the Full Moon in Gemini and Mars moving into Scorpio.

During the Gemini Full Moon our quest for knowledge can be personally fulfilling once the answers come to us and we get a chance to show off just a little. Many of us can be rather talkative and very social, full of wit and charm. Make sure that we spend time in the company of others, for our astute opinions should not go unexpressed. We will appreciate our independence more fully during this time. It would be better to schedule activities with friends instead of romantic dates because we may not feel particularly open to the burdens that love relationships can sometimes entail. We may feel the most happy with an excellent book in front of our face.

Also, warrior planet Mars moves into Scorpio where it will stay until January 26th. During this transit we’ve got the willpower and stamina to do whatever we set our mind to. Once we dig in, we’re willing to work extremely hard to reach our goals, overcoming any obstacle that gets in our way. We’ve got the strength and persistence to make deep and lasting changes now.

With an incredible intensity of focus, many of us will cut through superficial layers to get to the core or root of any situation, not satisfied with merely treating the symptoms. We might find that we take things apart just to see how they work, and we might also do this on an emotional level, deconstructing people’s words and actions to uncover their hidden motivations and desires.

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Aired Monday, 27 November 2017, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets this Week: November 27, 2017

What do the planets have in store for us this week?

Love planet Venus moves into Sagittarius where it will be until December 24th. While Venus is in Sagittarius, and depending on how this influence affects the other planets in your chart, you’ll want your love life to be a great adventure. You need a lot of space and freedom to explore right now, and you actively seek out fun and excitement rather than passively waiting around. Your enthusiasm and adventurous spirit could make you very popular, and you may find yourself socializing with a variety of interesting folks. Curiosity is high, and you’re more open to connecting with different types of people, especially those from foreign countries and cultures.

Also, this week, there’s a dreaded Mercury retrograde. Mercury will be retrograde in Sagittarius until December 22nd and can trigger an onslaught of opinions that would be better left unspoken. The tendency, under this planetary influence, is what is known as ‘inserting one’s foot into one’s mouth.’ You may feel the urgency to express yourself, feeling that your input is badly needed. However, what can result from your high-minded comment is a high-volume response.

Although you may feel the need to address a particular matter, you may in fact, make things worse. Generally speaking, your judgment isn’t quite on the mark. You could be overly optimistic, expecting your listener to embrace all of your views wholeheartedly. You may feel that you have all the right answers while your poor misguided friend doesn’t see the simple solution right before them. Don’t assume that your audience is receptive to your insights.

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Aired Monday, 20 November 2017, 9:00 PM ET

The Planets this Week: November 19 - 25, 2017

What do the planets have in store for us this week? The astro headline of the week is the Sun moving into Sagittarius where it will be until December 21st.

Under the influence of the Sun in Sagittarius, and depending on how this transit affects the planets in your birth chart, you may feel the urge to broaden your horizons. The daily grind could feel stifling, and you might long to break free from what’s become ordinary and routine. If you take the risk of stepping outside your comfort zone and encountering the unknown, you’ll be rewarded with fresh inspiration and a higher perspective on your life.

Travel feeds your adventurous spirit. If you can’t leave the country, at least take a day trip to a neighboring town or any place you’ve never visited. The wilderness might also call to you, and a hike in the woods or a camping trip could be just what you need to restore your vitality and reconnect with your inner truth. Intellectual travel will also be satisfying — through attending lectures, taking classes or simply talking with people who see the world very differently from yourself. The important part is that you’re growing and expanding in some way.

Also this week, Neptune turns direct after being retrograde since June 16th. When Neptune is in Pisces spirituality, the arts, music, photography, fashion, glamor, Hollywood, charity, oil, water, institutions, drugs and alcohol may be at the forefront during this period. Of course, many of these issues already are but will be emphasized. We may see this influence refining and purifying the gross materialism that seems to have overtaken the world.

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