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2026 Overview: Major Transits for 2026 🎉 Jan 02, 2026

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Hi everyone! FIRST - skip to 19:22 if you want to skip review.

Second, this is an *over view*. It is impossible to cover each month in total nuance without creating a 10 hour long podcast. But I wanted to share the main takeaways of the year to come.

Most importantly: I wanted to give you dates that I am personally using on a daily basis to plan my year... so I hope this helps!

Transits:

Eclipses 2026

Feb 17, 2026 at 6:01am: 4 degrees Aquarius in Dhanishta (Annular)

March 3, 2026 at 5:38am: 18 degrees Purva Phalguni in Leo (total)

August 12, 2026 at 12:37pm: 25 degrees Ashlesha in Cancer (total)

August 27, 28, 2026 at 23:18: 10 degrees Shatabhisha in Aquarius (Partial)

Jupiter

Jupiter in Cancer June 1 - October 31; January 24, 2027 - June 25th, 2027

Jupiter in Leo October 31 - January 24th, 2027

JUPITER RETROGRADE

Jupiter RX

December 12, 2026 at 2 degrees Leo - April 12, 2027 at 22 degrees of Ashlesha

Rahu and Ketu

Rahu in Cap/Ketu in Cancer: November 25, 2026 - May 24, 2028

Mars/Jupiter/Ketu Conjunction

November 12, 2026-Nov 25, 2026

Mars/Rahu Conjunction

February 23rd - April 2nd

Mercury Retrogrades:

Feb 26 (28 Aquarius) - March 20 (Aquarius 14 degrees)

June 29th (2 cancer) - July 23rd (22 Gemini)

October 24th ( 26 libra) - November 13th (10 libra)

Venus Retrogrades:

October 3 (14 Libra) - November 13 (28 Virgo)

Kala Sarpa:Feb 23 - August 1, 2026

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Exciting Transits Ahead for 2026 ❤️: Saraswati Yoga Dec 27, 2025

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Hi everyone! I have been so busy with the holiday season, planning a new business, and keeping up with current work! I've been having so much fun... and thank you for understanding the late podcast! I thought that sharing some of the MOST EXCITING and supportive transits for 2026 would be a short and sweet way to encourage the biggest New Year's resolutions. Please remember this isn't comprehensive, as I believe we have even more to look forward to.

Today we discuss two periods that have a Saraswati Yoga. This is when Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury all transit the same sign. Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, education, music, art, and refinement. Though, because she is a goddess, she also represents wealth and beauty! She is usually depicted riding a swan and holding a veena. This is one of the most auspicious and beautiful yogas, in my opinion!

This period of time is BEAUTIFUL for new ventures, launching programs, publishing a good, or announcing good news.

Listen to this podcast for more 2026 tid bits... More to come!

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New Moon + Dashas: Finding Faith and Understanding in Your Current Era of Life Dec 19, 2025

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Hi everyone,

In this episode, we review the New Moon in Mula nakshatra—a lunar mansion known for its ability to expose roots, cut away what no longer serves, and its investment to the source of Truth.

From there, we move into a conversation about the dashas—the planetary periods that shape the unfolding timeline of your life. We walk through:

how dashas reveal your unique life seasons
how to understand what your current dasha is asking from you
how to work with (not against) your planetary period
how to maximize the gifts, opportunities, and lessons available to you right now

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New Moon in Mula Nakshatra: Final New Moon of 2025 Dec 12, 2025

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The final New Moon of 2025 will take place in Mula Nakshatra, a Ketu-ruled lunar mansion of destruction, truth, and radical liberation. In this episode, we explore how this Sagittarius New Moon invites us to confront fear at the root, release outdated beliefs, and confront truths within ourselves... even if it means shaking up our reality. A powerful moon for courage, honesty, and setting intentions that carry us into the freedom and momentum of 2026.

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https://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUw

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Gandanta Season: Karmic Knots Unraveling and Seeking Truth Dec 05, 2025

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In this episode, we explore the powerful transition of Mars, the Sun, and Venus moving through the Gandanta zone— the karmic knot between water and fire, where karmic matters get pulled apart to offer moments of transformation.

As these planets leave the emotional depths of Scorpio and enter the fiery, expansive realm of Sagittarius, we collectively move through an opportunity to face change and witness what is True. Sagittarius is the sign of optimism, expansion, and Truth - but what do we need to face in order to stand in that light?

As Mars, the Sun, and Venus pass through the final degrees of Scorpio, we feel intensity around transformation, power dynamics, secrets, and deep emotion. Gandanta exposes what’s been buried and forces us into honesty, closure, and karmic completion. Masks slip, characters are revealed, and we have more a moment to witness reality as it is.

Sag brings fire, movement, perspective, and the desire to rise above what was weighing us down. It highlights belief systems, spirituality, worldview, teachers, dogma, and righteousness — but it also invites us to embody the higher frequency of Sagittarius: adventure, inspiration, humor, exploration, and the joy of discovering new horizons.

This episode breaks down:

What Gandanta actually means and why these degrees feel so destabilizing
How Mars, Sun, and Venus each behave in this karmic knot

How to navigate the rise of dogmatic thinking and stay open-minded and curious
The opportunity to hold power with grace

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December Horoscope 2025: Exalted Full Moon, Radical Beliefs, and Stepping into Freedom of Sagittarius Nov 28, 2025

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***Please note that I FORGOT to mention Neptune direct in Pisces! On December 10th, Neptune will direct at 5 degrees of Pisces. This will impact oil, gas, water, or illness. There may be ILLUSIONS coming to light or mysteries being uncovered.

In this episode, we revisit this Scorpio stellium, a combination of planets amplifying themes of transformation, secrecy, taboo, and the exposure of hidden characteristics. This is the season (in addition to Neptune direct...) where truth may come to light, leaders are unmasked, and we’re invited into deeper self-honesty and alchemy.

We cover the Full Moon exalted in Taurus, illuminating the balance between grounded security and the discomfort of change. This full moon asks us to reflect on what we cling to for safety and what needs to be released so that we can grow.

We then shift into Sagittarius season - radical beliefs, righteousness, and religious or philosophical dogma become prominent. Sagittarius also offers a higher expression — an opportunity to reconnect with adventure, spontaneity, open-minded curiosity, humor, and sharing ideas.

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Mercury + Saturn Direct (and Venus enters Scorpio...): A Breath of Fresh Air and Energy to Move Forward Nov 22, 2025

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In this episode, we explore a turning point of fresh air as Saturn and Mercury both direct, liberating us from weeks of fog, delays, heaviness, and confusion.

We discuss what it means when the lord of restriction (Saturn) finally moves forward in the whimsical sign of Pisces and how this shift brings a sense of direction, momentum, and invitations to move forward.

We also explore Mercury direct in Libra, where communication, decision-making, and relational dynamics begin to harmonize again. This is the moment where we are given an opportunity to find balance in relationship, communicate fairly, and find resolution. It is also an opportunity for collective where information may be shared that is significant when it comes to law and order.

Venus in Scorpio calls us into the depths of intimacy, desire, and personal transformation. We discuss how this placement intensifies connection, exposes relational truths, and invites a vulnerability in how we perceive ourselves and others.

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New Moon in Anuradha: We Are What We Repeatedly Do Nov 14, 2025

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Hi everyone! In this episode, we explore the New Moon in Anuradha, an asterism of devotion, discipline, and unwavering loyalty to what truly matters.

Anuradha reminds us that our routines create our life: the things we choose to tend to every single day reveal our real priorities more honestly than anything we claim. No one has to remind us to take care of what our hearts are genuinely devoted to.

We dive into how this moon encourages a recommitment to our path, our practices, and the rituals that build a meaningful life. I share how devotion is really about the small, consistent actions that shape our inner and outer worlds.

On a collective level, we discuss Pluto in Capricorn and its ongoing restructuring of government, authority, and the bones of society... a slow revolution.

Uranus in Taurus continues to rattle the foundations of land, food systems, and the ways we sustain ourselves - urging innovation, resilience, and a return to what is natural and essential.

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Jupiter AND Mercury Retrograde? How to Manage a Month of Confusion Nov 07, 2025

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Jupiter and Mercury are both planets of intelligence, wisdom, and discernment — the teacher, the student, and distillers of knowledge.

As they move through the water signs - they contrast intellect with intuition, inviting us to explore how wegather, process, and share information OR allow ourselves to be moved by information (whether it be true or false!). This season challenges us to balance logic and feeling, clarity and empathy, so we don’t become swept away by the emotional undercurrents of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

Mercury retrogrades through Scorpio, excavating stories and secrets. Its movement may reveal patterns of control, manipulation, or hidden information that distorts communication or cloud perception. Through this process, we are offered the gift of seeing truth beneath illusion and make judgements based on clear perception.

Jupiter retrogrades in Cancer, calling us towards the inner compass of intuition and the heart. This transit may slow outward success, but deepened sensitivity, self-trust, and reconnection to what feels safe, nurturing, and authentic.

Retrograde Schedule:

November 9th: Mercury retrogrades at 12 degrees Scorpio

Back into Libra on November 23

Direct on November 29th

November 11th Jupiter retrograde at 0 degrees cancer until March 11, 2026

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