Episodes

  • 203 | Mercury Stations Retrograde in Pisces: Blessed Are the Children

    203 | Mercury Stations Retrograde in Pisces: Blessed Are the Children
    Feb 22 2026
    Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com. 🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp. ***** Astrology highlights for the week of February 22, 2026: 00:52 – Celeste will be speaking on the astrology panel at the New Living Expo on April 18, 2026! The Expo will be from April 17 – 19 in San Rafael, CA and you can get your tickets here! This week's big three: 01:35 – On Tuesday, we have a First Quarter Moon 5 Gemini. 10:45 – The 2026 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. For only $22, this fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2026 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention. 11:37 – On Tuesday, Mercury turns retrograde at 22 Pisces! (It will turn direct on March 20 at 8 Pisces.) 20:10 – On Friday, we have a Gibbous Moon at 24 Cancer. 26:06 – Check out Celeste’s astrology mentorship sessions and packages! Word of the Day: 26:48 – On Sunday, BREAKTHROUGH is the word of the day. The Taurus Moon steadies you while Mars in Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries. A healing conversation is possible. Venus in Pisces trine Jupiter in Cancer softens the edges. You may finally name a pattern and choose differently. Collectively, Mars and Chiron open space for brave admissions. Venus and Jupiter favor compassion over punishment. A breakthrough happens when someone tells the truth in the room. 28:00 – Monday’s word is DISRUPT. The Taurus Moon squares Mars, then meets Uranus. Irritation builds fast. Something feels unstable. By evening, the Moon enters Gemini and you need to talk it through. Public tension rises around money, land, or resources. The Moon carries heat from Mars to Uranus, and people are ready to erupt. Once in Gemini, the debate gets loud. 29:08 – Tuesday's is FORKED. The First Quarter Moon in Gemini squares the Pisces Sun. You are at a crossroads. The fog may be figurative, but a choice is still required. Stay flexible. Gemini rules media, children, and documents. With Mercury barely moving in Pisces, narratives shift and questions intensify. This is a crisis of action. Which path does the collective take? 30:02 – Wednesday's is TWO-FACED. The Gemini Moon squares Venus and Mercury in Pisces. Words and feelings may not match. Gossip or mixed messages sting. By night, the Moon enters Cancer and emotions surface. Let yourself feel before reacting. With Mercury stationing retrograde, contradictions are exposed. Illusion meets accountability. What was whispered may now be heard, and reactions run high. 31:26 – Thursday's word is TABLEAU. The Cancer Moon meets Jupiter in its exaltation. This is a seat at the table moment. What emotional environment are you cultivating? Themes of family, belonging, and protection are amplified. The picture becomes clear about who is included and who holds influence. Emotional intelligence determines the outcome. 31:59 – Friday's is RECKLESS. The Sun conjunct the North Node in Pisces amplifies destiny themes. Mars square Uranus is volatile. Pause before reacting. Mercury retrograde conjunct Venus asks you to choose your words carefully. Collectively, this is combustible. Tech disruptions, sudden outbursts, or impulsive actions are possible. Emotional pressure builds under the Gibbous Moon in Cancer. Move carefully. 33:41 – On Saturday, the word is REDRESS. The Leo Moon opposes Pluto in Aquarius. Drama meets power. If something feels performative, look beneath it. Redress means to set right. Lead from dignity, not ego. Power dynamics within groups are exposed. Image, control, and influence are under scrutiny. The collective asks who holds authority and how it should be corrected. 34:34 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!
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    36 mins
  • 202 | Aquarius Solar Eclipse & Saturn Joins Neptune at 0 Aries: End of Days

    202 | Aquarius Solar Eclipse & Saturn Joins Neptune at 0 Aries: End of Days
    Feb 15 2026

    Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.

    🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring.

    🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book.

    📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks.

    ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp.

    *****

    Astrology highlights for the week of February 15, 2026:

    00:51 – This week’s big three: First, we have a Solar Eclipse at 28 Aquarius on Tuesday!

    09:07 – Grab your copy of the Wise Skies digital calendar! For $10 off, use coupon code ABC2026.

    10:03 – On Wednesday, Pisces season begins (February 18 – March 20).

    14:16 – On Friday, Saturn joins Neptune at 0 Aries!

    21:15 – Use Solar Fire software to cast your astrology charts! Enter code CELESTE15 for a 15% discount.

    Word of the Day:

    22:22 – On Sunday, REVOLTING is the word of the day. Moon conjunct Pluto in Aquarius. Sun square Uranus in Taurus. Exposure energy. Shock to a leader or group. Personally, notice what you cannot tolerate anymore. Disgust can clarify your values. Collectively, outrage builds. A public figure could face sudden backlash. Off-with-their-heads symbolism intensifies.

    23:06 – Monday’s word is AGREEMENT. Moon conjunct Mars in Aquarius. Mercury in Pisces trine Jupiter in Cancer. Emotions around contracts and conversations. Personally, pause before reacting. Make sure you understand what you are agreeing to. Collectively, news of a deal or hidden arrangement may anger the public. Groups mobilize fast.

    23:35 – Tuesday's is HYSTERIA. Solar Eclipse at 28° Aquarius square Uranus. Channel change. No going back. Personally, something fated redirects you. Stay flexible. Collectively, a group, system or leader faces upheaval. The public mood shifts quickly.

    24:45 – Wednesday's is PARFUM. Moon conjunct Venus in Pisces. Sun enters Pisces. Feelings rise. Personally, protect your sensitivity. Beauty and compassion restore you. Collectively, focus moves to grief, water, secrecy, or spiritual themes. Emotional tides swell.

    26:06 – Thursday's word is DISCOVERY. The Moon moves from 29 Pisces into 0 Aries. Something ends. Something ignites. The final domino falls. Personally, a realization could fire you up. Aries brings courage. Collectively, an unsolved mystery may surface. With the Moon meeting Saturn and Neptune before entering Aries, the collapse of an authority or illusion could be exposed.

    27:16 – Friday's is INFERNO. Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0 Aries. A new 36-year cycle begins. Personally, step into responsibility for your vision. Collectively, institutions and belief systems are challenged. Pushback builds.

    28:14 – On Saturday, the word is FOUND. Moon conjunct Chiron in Aries, then into Taurus. Healing moves toward grounding. Personally, name the wound and stabilize. Collectively, money, land, and values come into focus.

    28:44 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!
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    30 mins
  • 201 | Saturn Re-enters Aries: Big Little Lies

    201 | Saturn Re-enters Aries: Big Little Lies
    Feb 8 2026
    Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com. 🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp. ***** Astrology highlights for the week of February 8, 2026: 00:51 – This week's big three: First, we have a Last Quarter Moon at 20 Scorpio on Monday. 08:41 – The 2026 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. For only $22, this fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2026 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention. 09:33 – On Tuesday, Venus enters Pisces (February 10 – March 6, 2026). 14:45 – On Friday, Saturn re-enters Aries (February 13, 2026 – April 12, 2028)! 26:46 – Check out Celeste’s astrology readings and cosmic coaching packages, which are personalized to meet your unique needs. And remember: You don’t need to know any astrology! Word of the Day: 27:35 – On Sunday, HERETIC is the word of the day. You may feel unwilling to comply with expectations that no longer align with your values. With Venus late in Aquarius squaring Uranus, independence matters more than approval. Collectively, defiance and disruption are in the air. Figures who refuse submission or challenge authority may dominate the headlines. 29:00 – Monday’s word is DECOMPOSE. The Scorpio Last Quarter Moon brings a crisis of consciousness. Something is breaking down so it can be integrated and released. Emotional detox may help. Collectively, buried material rises as the Moon opposes Uranus. Secrets, trauma, and corruption destabilize systems built on silence. 32:30 – Tuesday's is ANGELIC. Venus enters Pisces, her place of exaltation. Compassion softens your edges and intuition guides connection. Collectively, idealism surges. Stories of grace, sacrifice, and savior dynamics circulate widely. Beauty and longing are amplified. 33:38 – Wednesday's is PICTURES. Mercury meets the North Node in Pisces. Messages arrive symbolically through dreams, visuals, and emotional cues. Collectively, images shape reality. What people see carries more weight than what they are told. 34:00 – Thursday's word is JUDGEMENT. Beliefs meet reality as the Moon squares Saturn late in Pisces. You may reassess your faith, commitments, and where accountability has been avoided. Collectively, a moral reckoning intensifies. Systems face consequences and choices made now carry long-term weight. 36:42 – Friday's is BLINDNESS. The Capricorn Moon enters its balsamic phase as Saturn shifts into Aries. Fatigue and overwhelm signal the need to slow down and protect your energy. Collectively, leadership enters a vulnerable moment. Vision is obscured and rushing forward increases missteps. This is an ending phase, not a launch. 38:31 – On Saturday, the word is DISAPPOINT. Expectations clash with reality as the Moon squares Chiron. Emotional letdowns reveal old wounds. Collectively, romantic and social ideals meet their limits. Disillusionment clears fantasy, making space for honest connection. What survives is real. 40:18 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!
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    42 mins
  • 200 | Leo Full Moon & Uranus Direct: The Prince & the Revolution

    200 | Leo Full Moon & Uranus Direct: The Prince & the Revolution
    Feb 1 2026

    Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.

    🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring.

    🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book.

    📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks.

    ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp.

    *****

    Astrology highlights for the week of February 1, 2026:

    00:52 – There’s still time to join Celeste for her course The Proper Care and Feeding of the Natal Moon! The first live Q&A is today, Sunday, February 1. Hope to see you there!

    This week's big three:

    01:52 – On Sunday, we have a Full Moon at 13 Leo!

    11:34 – Grab your copy of the Wise Skies digital calendar! For $10 off, use coupon code ABC2026.

    12:31 – On Tuesday, Uranus stations direct for the last time in Taurus (it’s been there since 2018)!

    22:26 – On Friday, Mercury enters Pisces (February 6 – April 14); it will be there longer than usual due to its upcoming retrograde later this month.

    27:14 – Check out Celeste’s astrology mentorship sessions and packages!

    Word of the Day:

    27:57 – On Sunday, CANCEL is the word of the day. The Leo Full Moon highlights where you are done giving your energy for approval. This is a moment to reclaim joy and creative authority. Collectively, visibility brings consequences. Leo spotlights individuals while Aquarius exposes systems. What no longer aligns with the heart is pulled from the stage.

    29:19 – Monday’s word is BREAKUP. Emotions spike as the Leo Moon clashes with Uranus. Something ends suddenly so clarity can enter. Collectively, separations ripple outward. Relationships, contracts, or public figures hit a breaking point tied to values and freedom.

    31:38 – Tuesday's is OBSCENITY. The Virgo Moon meeting the South Node brings unfiltered expression. Words may slip before they are refined. Collectively, shock language and raw reactions surface as Uranus stations direct. What was suppressed demands release.

    32:55 – Wednesday's is MARTYR. The Virgo Moon opposing Saturn reveals where self-criticism replaces compassion. Healing comes from stepping out of self-punishment. Collectively, exhaustion is visible. This is a call to drop guilt and tend to what is truly sustainable.

    33:56 – Thursday's word is SHOCKING. Mercury square Uranus delivers surprising news or decisions. Balance is tested. Collectively, headlines land fast. Sudden rulings, resignations, or reversals draw public attention.

    35:37 – Friday's is LIBERATE. The Libra Moon forms a pressure release point. Freedom requires action. Collectively, the people push back. Truth breaks through systems that can no longer hold it.

    36:52 – On Saturday, the word is SHADOWS. The Scorpio Moon turns inward. Hidden feelings surface asking for honesty. Collectively, buried stories emerge. Exposure leads to transformation, not punishment.

    38:23 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!
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    40 mins
  • 199 | Neptune Re-enters Aries & Mars Joins Pluto: The Deep Freeze

    199 | Neptune Re-enters Aries & Mars Joins Pluto: The Deep Freeze
    Jan 25 2026
    Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com. 🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp. ***** Astrology highlights for the week of January 25, 2026: 00:52 – Join Celeste for her course, The Proper Care and Feeding of the Natal Moon! This week's big three: 02:13 – We have a First Quarter Moon at 6 Taurus on Sunday. 11:25 – The 2026 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. For only $22, this fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2026 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention. 12:26 – On Monday, Neptune re-enters Aries (until 2038)! 17:12 – On Tuesday, Mars joins Pluto at 3 Aquarius. 22:23 – Use Solar Fire software to cast your astrology charts! Enter code CELESTE15 for a 15% discount. Word of the Day: 23:30 – On Sunday, RESILIENCE is the word of the day. This First Quarter Moon in Taurus asks you to focus on what truly sustains you. Collectively, this is a moment of pressure around resources, security, and stability. As systems strain, resilience is built through preparation, community care, and practical action. 24:56 – Monday’s word is MYTHOS. As Neptune enters Aries, you may feel the urge to question what you once believed or notice where illusions are falling away. Collectively, this is the breaking of a spell. Narratives that once shaped reality begin to dissolve, making space for courage, truth, and awakening. 26:09 – Tuesday's is CRASH OUT. With Mars and Pluto meeting in Aquarius, overwhelm or suppressed anger might surface. Pause before reacting. Collectively, this is volatile energy. System failures, accidents, or emotional blowups are signals that pressure has reached a tipping point. Awareness and restraint matter. 27:07 – Wednesday's is INTEGRITY. The Gemini Moon highlights communication choices. Speak clearly, listen carefully, and align your words with your values, even if it feels uncomfortable. Collectively, integrity becomes the dividing line. Information comes to light, and those acting without honesty may face consequences. 28:35 – Thursday's word is CLOSURE. Mercury and Venus meet in Aquarius, signaling agreements or decisions that bring relief, clarity, or a sobering sense of finality. Collectively, this points to public negotiations, announcements, or conclusions that shape the larger story. 31:18 – Friday's is EMBELLISH. Be mindful of exaggeration or emotional inflation; it is easy to make things bigger than they need to be. Collectively, stories may grow larger than reality. Discernment is essential as facts, forecasts, and reactions stretch beyond what is true. 31:50 – On Saturday, the word is INSTALL. This is a day of transition and adjustment. You may need to adopt something new while letting go of what no longer fits, even if it feels inconvenient at first. Collectively, systems update. New tools, platforms, or structures replace the old. 33:43 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!
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    35 mins
  • 198 | Capricorn New Moon, Mars in Aquarius, & the Gray Zone

    198 | Capricorn New Moon, Mars in Aquarius, & the Gray Zone
    Jan 18 2026
    Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com. 🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp. ***** Astrology highlights for the week of January 18, 2026: 00:51 – Celeste is joining astrologer Kathy Biehl on her show Celestial Compass at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET Monday, January 19. Join them at OMTimes Radio and on OMTimes TV! This week's big three: 01:18 – On Sunday, we have a New Moon at 28 Capricorn! 12:49 – Grab your copy of the Wise Skies digital calendar! For $10 off, use coupon code ABC2026. 13:46 – On Monday, Aquarius season begins (January 19 – February 18). 22:41 – On Friday, Mars enters Aquarius (January 23 – March 2). 28:17 – Check out Celeste’s astrology readings and cosmic coaching packages, which are personalized to meet your unique needs. And remember: You don’t need to know any astrology! Word of the Day: 29:06 – On Sunday, EXALTATION is the word of the day. You may feel called to step into a role with more visibility or responsibility. Recognize your authority and don’t hesitate. Collectively, leadership, power, and recognition are emphasized. Someone is elevated while systems or figures that relied on control or secrecy begin to crack under pressure. 32:06 – Monday’s word is TOWER. If something feels unstable, trust that awareness. What falls away now clears the way for a more sustainable structure. Collectively, sudden shifts expose weaknesses in institutions or leadership. Events move quickly, forcing change that cannot be reversed. 34:35 – Tuesday's is REMEMBERANCE. Memories, past decisions, or unresolved conversations resurface, allowing you to understand them differently. Reflection brings clarity. Collectively, stories from the past return to public awareness. What was overlooked or buried is remembered and reshapes the narrative. 35:52 – Wednesday's is UPDATE. This is a day for recalibration. A shift in thinking, tools, or systems improves how you move forward. Collectively, announcements or revisions affect large groups. Something pauses briefly in order to relaunch in a more effective form. 36:53 – Thursday's word is SURVEILLANCE. Pay attention to what you share and where your focus goes. Increased awareness helps you see hidden influences more clearly. Collectively, monitoring, data, and oversight come into focus. Questions about privacy, control, and transparency grow louder. 38:08 – Friday's is ELIMINATION. Cut what drains your energy. Letting go creates space for momentum and clarity. Collectively, power consolidates through removal. Resources, roles, or systems are stripped down to what is essential. 39:48 – On Saturday, the word is RAW. Emotions are close to the surface. Move your body, speak honestly, and allow yourself to feel without polishing the edges. Collectively, reactions are unfiltered and intense. Truth comes out before it is refined into strategy or action. 40:35 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!
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    42 mins
  • 197 | Venus in Aquarius & Eris Direct: Divide & Conquer

    197 | Venus in Aquarius & Eris Direct: Divide & Conquer
    Jan 11 2026
    Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com. 🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp. ***** Astrology highlights for the week of January 11, 2026: 00:50 – On Saturday, join Celeste for the FREE Navigate 2026 in Sync with the Moon webinar (January 17 at 11am PT)! This week's big three: 01:27 – Eris stations direct at 24 Aries on Sunday! 05:44 – The 2026 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. For only $22, this fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2026 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention. 06:36 – On Wednesday, we enter a Balsamic Moon phase at 9 Sagittarius. 08:12 – On Saturday, Venus enters Aquarius (January 17 – February 6). 11:37 – Check out Celeste’s astrology mentorship sessions and packages! Word of the Day: 12:20 – On Sunday, BOG is the word of the day. With the Moon entering Scorpio, emotions run deep and linger. Conversations may drift toward secrets, power, or what has been left unsaid. Collectively, Eris stationing direct brings buried tensions to the surface. What was ignored or glossed over may now feel heavy and unavoidable. 14:45 – Monday’s word is BEND. The Sun in Capricorn squares Chiron in Aries, highlighting vulnerability around authority or leadership. You may feel asked to yield or acknowledge a limit. Collectively, power imbalances become visible, with someone forced to bend in submission. 15:28 – Tuesday's is RAZOR. Mars in Capricorn sharpens reactions around work, leadership, and long-term goals. Decisions may feel edgy or irreversible. Collectively, conflicts escalate quickly, especially involving governments, corporations, or elders. Words and actions can cut fast. 16:40 – Wednesday's is BRIEFING. Mercury opposite Jupiter brings important conversations, explanations, or announcements. Information arrives that reframes the bigger picture. Collectively, agitation rises as people react to news during a volatile Balsamic Moon. Criticism and emotional responses run high. 18:12 – Thursday's word is SEPARATION. Venus trine Uranus makes it easier to detach from what no longer works in relationships or finances. The break may feel clean. Collectively, alliances dissolve or restructure, impacting groups even when the separation feels necessary. 20:01 – Friday's is ZEALOUS. The Sagittarius Moon square Neptune amplifies belief and conviction. Passion may outweigh nuance. Collectively, moral certainty or ideological fervor blurs facts, making discernment essential. 20:56 – On Saturday, the word is BULLDOZER. Venus at the final degree of Capricorn softens perspective as it prepares to enter Aquarius. Expectations shift. Collectively, a forceful realization or confrontation pushes through, changing how a group or situation moves forward. 23:16 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!
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    24 mins
  • 196 | Follow the Leader: Venus & Mars Cazimi

    196 | Follow the Leader: Venus & Mars Cazimi
    Jan 4 2026
    Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com. 🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp. ***** Astrology highlights for the week of January 4, 2026: 00:51 – Join Celeste for the FREE Navigate 2026 in Sync with the Moon webinar on January 17 at 11am PT! This week's big three: 01:37 – First, Venus is Cazimi on Tuesday at 16 Capricorn. 11:23 – Grab your copy of the Wise Skies digital calendar! For $10 off, use coupon code ABC2026. 12:19 – On Friday, Mars is Cazimi at 19 Capricorn. 17:43 – We have a Last Quarter Moon at 20 Libra on Saturday. 25:20 – Use Solar Fire software to cast your astrology charts! Enter code CELESTE15 for a 15% discount. Word of the Day: 26:26 – On Sunday, HANDSHAKE is the word of the day. As the Moon enters Leo, notice where you are being asked to lead or be seen. Act with integrity and be clear about what you offer and expect. Collectively, power and recognition themes surface as the Leo Moon opposes Pluto. Watch who holds influence behind the scenes. 27:45 – Monday’s word is ABRACADABRA. With the Leo Moon sesquisquare Saturn and Neptune, inspiration meets limitation. Focus on what you can realistically shape today. Collectively, spectacle and misdirection are likely as authority figures manage perception. Notice what is theatrical versus real. 28:12 – Tuesday's is USURP. Venus Cazimi in Capricorn marks a rebirth around values, money, and relationships. This is a potent moment to ask for recognition or support. Collectively, leadership news may be overshadowed as attention shifts with the Moon entering Virgo. Watch what steals the spotlight. 30:25 – Wednesday's is KNEAD. The Virgo Moon emphasizes shaping something through patience and repetition. Slow, deliberate effort brings better results now. Collectively, Venus and Mars in Capricorn highlight pressure around labor, resources, and productivity. Results are being demanded. 31:30 – Thursday's word is NEGOTIATE. Mercury in Capricorn supports grounded, practical conversations about responsibility and boundaries. Keep discussions focused and factual. Collectively, compromise becomes possible as the Moon moves into Libra. Balance matters more than winning. 32:57 – Friday's is DIPLOMACY. Mars Cazimi in Capricorn amplifies ambition and drive. Choose actions that serve long-term goals. Collectively, Venus opposing Jupiter heightens tension between authority and public need. Diplomatic efforts may be emotionally tested. 34:05 – On Saturday, the word is BACKLASH. The Last Quarter Moon in Libra reveals where balance has been lost. Adjustments are needed for sustainability. Collectively, major decisions provoke public response as Jupiter magnifies consequences. Accountability becomes louder. 36:21 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at Celeste@astrologybyceleste.com! See you next week!
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    38 mins