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North Node Aquarius, South Node Leo

Author: Alison Price – Updated: June 2026

💛 Forecasting Astrology

North Node Aquarius and South Node Leo

Introduction

Nodal Ingresses

On July 26, 2026, the Lunar Nodes will change signs.

The nodes take 18.6 years to transit the whole zodiac and so they change signs around every eighteen months.

When discussing the nodes you always state the North Node first as in the nodes are ingressing into Aquarius and Leo.

Whereas typically when referencing signs, you always list the signs in order, so that would be Leo and Aquarius.

True Nodes

The true nodes move direct, station and retrograde slightly throughout each month, but in general the trend of their movement is retrograde through the zodiac signs.

The nodes were in Pisces and Virgo and now will be in Aquarius and Leo.

Podcast Episode

Listen to our latest podcast episode on the Lunar Nodes changing signs.

North Node

Themes

The North Node is also known as the dragon’s head or Caput Draconis.

Connections to new people are shown through your North Node.

Meetings, get-togethers and rendezvous are likely to happen.

The North Node is concerned with things that occur at a hub (computer routers, airports).

Your Future Destiny

The North Node shows your current incarnation in this life.

It suggests your karmic objectives.

The North Node is related to consciousness.

The North Node indicates your destiny, future path and where you can grow and evolve.

The South Node

Themes

The South Node is also known as the dragon’s tail or Cauda Draconis.

The South Node suggests connections with people from your past.

It indicates the things that you already know.

The South Node shows your past incarnations and therefore your past lives.

Your Past

This point is related to unconsciousness and sub-consciousness.

The South Node clearly shows your past and your past lives.

It is a place where stagnation can take place.

North Node Aquarius

Push Forward

The North Node will move into Aquarius.

The North Node in Aquarius fears, but should push towards, being humble.

Aquarius Themes

Aquarius is an air sign concerned with groups, communities, innovation, technology and the future.

While Leo seeks personal recognition, Aquarius seeks collective progress.

During this nodal period, growth comes through participation with others, sharing ideas and contributing to something larger than yourself.

Networking

The North Node in Aquarius encourages people to step back from personal drama and consider how they can serve the wider community.

There is a call to become more objective and less attached to individual praise or approval.

New opportunities may arise through friendships, networks, clubs, associations and social causes.

New Connections

Aquarius is associated with originality and independent thinking.

During this transit, there is encouragement to develop your unique perspective without needing constant validation from others.

New connections may be formed through technology, online communities, scientific interests or humanitarian activities.

Challenge

The challenge of the North Node in Aquarius is that it can feel uncomfortable to move away from the spotlight and into a more equal role within a group.

There may be fears about fitting in, being accepted or contributing something worthwhile.

Growth occurs when you willingly share your talents for the benefit of the collective.

Question

The North Node in Aquarius asks, “How can my individual gifts help create a better future for everyone?”

South Node Leo

Fall Back

The South Node will move into Leo.

The South Node in Leo falls back on arrogance.

Leo Themes

Leo is a fire sign associated with creativity, self-expression, leadership and personal recognition.

The South Node in Leo suggests familiar patterns related to seeking attention, approval or admiration from others.

These are qualities that may feel comfortable because they have already been developed.

Puffed Up Ego

During this nodal cycle, there can be a tendency to focus too heavily on personal importance or to believe that your way is the only way.

Pride, vanity or the desire to be special may become stumbling blocks if taken too far.

Situations may arise which reveal where ego has become attached to outcomes.

What You Need Now

The South Node in Leo is not asking you to abandon creativity, leadership or self-expression.

Rather, it suggests that these talents have already been cultivated and can now be used in service of a wider purpose.

The challenge is to avoid becoming trapped in the need for recognition or applause.

Generosity

At its best, I believe that the South Node in Leo provides confidence, courage, generosity and warmth.

These gifts can be shared with groups and communities through the balancing influence of the North Node in Aquarius.

South Node Question

The South Node in Leo asks, “Can I contribute my talents without needing to be the center of attention?”

Extend Yourself: Lunar Nodes

Natal

In your astrology journal and referring to your chart, or the chart of a potential client, please do the following:

Determine the Moon complex.
Name the Lunar phase.
List the Lunar Nodal complex.
Interpret the Lunar Nodal complex and consider the signs, houses, and important aspects (conjunctions and squares) (250 words).

Extend Yourself Further

Forecast

With your natal chart and the new ingress chart please do the following:

State which houses the transiting nodes are in now.
Find all the conjunctions and squares (use an 8° orb) from the transiting nodes to your natal chart.
Interpret each of these aspects separately (100 words).
Interpret these placements. Consider the new signs and how this energy shift may change your future as the nodes remain in the same house but move into the new signs of Aquarius and Leo (250 words).

Overarch

There is Time

The shift of the Lunar Nodes into Aquarius and Leo marks a collective change in emphasis from personal recognition towards group participation.

The invitation for us all is to move beyond any individual ego concerns and discover how our unique talents can contribute to the greater good.

While the South Node in Leo indicates our creativity, confidence and personal strengths, the North Node in Aquarius encourages collaboration, friendship, innovation and shared vision.

Over the next eighteen months, growth is likely to come from balancing your individuality with your community and to learn how your own personal gifts can support the collective progress.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed this post, you may like some more astrology related articles from our blog.

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Secondary Progressions: Symbolic Forecasting Technique

Author: Alison Price – Published: May 2026

Secondary Progressions

Symbolic Forecasting

Symbolic forecasting is different to direct forecasting.

It has to do with movement where one day equals one year (secondary) or one day equals one month (tertiary) another non-direct planetary movement.

The planets have moved symbolically that is by some predetermined movements and these can be varied.

Podcast Episode

Listen to Arwynne and I (Alison) in our recent podcast episode on Secondary Progressions.

Progressions

To progress a chart is to move it forward (usually forwards but sometimes backwards) a predetermined number of degrees and minutes which depends on the method being used.

All progressions whatever the type refer to the daily ephemeris positions of the planets but look at different dates for insights.

Progressions are Different to Transits

Progressions are different to transits as they come from the slow development of your own natal chart. They are the inexorable unfolding of all the potentials within the natal chart and as such they are specific to you.

For example, take an acorn. We will say the acorn is the natal chart. An acorn is really the seed of an oak tree. Within the acorn is the potential for a tree to grow which will be one of the biggest trees on Earth.

This does not mean that all acorns will grow to maturity or will reach their full height, but that they may. When the acorn is planted it will probably germinate and start to grow. Depending on the weather conditions of sunlight and water and warmth the tree will grow.

In our analogy, the weather, sunlight and warmth are the transits. Transits affect us and transits are the same for everyone at the same time. Such as Saturn in Aries is so placed for everyone and we have to deal with its meaning. How well we enjoy Saturn in the sign of the Ram depends on how it connects to our natal chart at the time.

As an oak tree may not enjoy a cold and wet winter other plants may and can thrive on the very conditions that Saturnhas brought such as holly. An oak tree with all it needs will grow to its full potential. An oak tree without all it needs may be thwarted, struggle to grow and only attain half its size.

Potential Still to Come

That the acorn will grow into an oak tree is the natal chart. It will not grow into an apple tree or a giraffe. The progressions (and other symbolic forecasting tools) show how it could develop as an oak tree.

Progressions are sourced in the natal chart. They are not at the whim of the transits.

Progressions move steadily forward throughout life. They are based on the potentials inherent in the natal chart.

It can be like the unfolding of a rose petals where the natal chart is the bud and the progressed chart the unfolding petals.

Secondary Progressed Chart

Day-for-a-Year

Secondary progressions are a symbolic forecasting technique.

Day-for-a-year movement is the basis for secondary progressions.

All the planets and points (Ascendant. Midheaven and nodes etc.) will progress forward in time.

The Progressed Date

A progressed chart moves the forward in the calendar as many years as the age of person today.

This will be a specific date and that date is known as the progressed date. It is the date for the calculation of the progressed chart.

Example

Example: A person who was born in 1986 and is now 29 years old in 2015, we count forward in the ephemeris 29 days (one day for each year) and find the planets positions 29 days later.

A birthdate of July1,1986, will return a progressed date of July 30,1986. That is the birthdate (1st) plus 29 days.

We select the planets positions for July 28, 1986, and construct the progressed chart. The progressed chart includes the planets positions and aspects.

Where the computers come in is in calculating the angles and house cusps.

Ephemeris extract (c) The American Ephemeris for the 20th Century, Neil F. Michelson.

Progressed Chart Stand Alone Interpretations

Personal Planets

With secondary progressions we generally focus on the five personal planets which are the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venusand Mars.

This is because the slower moving planets will only travel several degrees by progression during the course of a lifetime.

Outer Planets

The outer planets are considered more in the transits. The outer planets are not usually noted in progressed chart interpretations.

Because they move so slowly by progression, in some cases they may never break away from their natal aspect.

However, if a progressed outer planet changes house or sign that is significant.

For example: an individual who is 80 years old can expect:

The Sun, Mercury and Venus to have moved about 80 degrees around the zodiac.
The Moon will have made two and a half revolutions around the chart.
Mars may have moved 50-60 degrees (perhaps two signs).
The social planets, Jupiter and Saturn, will move slightly (8-10 degrees).
The outer planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, may move (2-3 degrees).

Progressed Retrograde

A planet which is retrograde in the natal chart will continue in its retrograde motion by progression, then station direct by progression, and perhaps finally move direct by progression.

Note: If the birth time is inaccurate, it may be fruitless to work with the house cusps in secondary progression work.

Progressed Moon’s Movement

Progressed Moon

The progressed Moon can travel up to three times around the chart in one lifetime, and in doing so will make all the possible aspects to all the planets and points in a chart.

This lunar speed creates endless considerations for an astrologer.

As the progressed Moon takes twenty-nine years to make one orbit of the chart, it will therefore be progressing through each sign for about two years and eight months.

All things being equal, it will spend a similar amount of time in each house.

Progressed Moon Changing Sign

Instinctively relates to the new sign’s attributes.
The moods reflect the sign element changes.
They will take comfort in the new sign’s meanings.

Progressed Moon Changing House

Emotional towards the affairs of the house.
Feels at home in the new house.
Habits move towards alignment with the house.

Progressed Moon Phase

Progressed Moon to Progressed Sun

When the progressed Moon conjoins the progressed Sun a new progressed Moon cycle begins. It is the progressed new moon. The cycle is called the progressed lunar phase.

As the progressed Moon moves forward it will make all the lunar phases (new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, full moon, disseminating, last quarter, balsamic) to the progressed Sun.

Each phase lasts about two and a half years. Much has been written about this and you are urged to read some more.

Progressed Lunar Returns

Progressed Moon to Natal Moon

The progressed Moon’s relationship to the natal Moon’s position is also considered.

The progressed Moon will return to its natal position every twenty-nine years.

The natal Moon remains in its position in the sign and house and receives aspects from the progressed Moon.

The progressed Moon will reinforce the natal Moon for better or for worse depending on the actual aspect being formed.

Progressed Personal Planets

Progressed Planets

The progressed personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars) move relatively quickly through the chart and so will change sign and house by progression.

The Sun, Mercury and Venus move together closely and often maintain a focus in sign and house by progression.

What to look for:

Planets changing signs.
Planets changing houses.
Planets stationing.
Natal aspects fading away (separating from an orb of one degree) as the progressed planets separate.
New aspects to the natal planets and angles slowly forming (applying) from progressed planets.

Converse Secondary Progressions

Backwards in Time

Converse secondary progressions are calculated backwards day-for-a-year, in time, from the birth date.

If you are forty-two, you will count backwards forty-two days to find a progressed date before you were born and cast the chart for that date.

Converse secondary progressions are used as a forecasting tool by some astrologers.

Converse secondary progressions is a technique which you can explore later.

The Progressed Dispositor Tree

Forecasting with the Progressed Dispositor Tree

The natal dispositor tree will offer clues for natal interpretations. The progressed dispositor tree does the same for forecasting.

As the progressed planets change signs the progressed chart will have a new dispositor tree.

Drawing your progressed dispositor tree can be very enlightening and is a valuable component of your forecasting technique.

What to look for in a progressed dispositor tree:

Watch out for a new final dispositor as that is the strongest planetary placement.
Also note any progressed mutual receptions forming in the progressed chart.
Note the tree structure (final dispositor tree, single planet in rulership tree, planet in rulership tree, mutual reception tree or committee tree)
Look out for new main body gateway planets with a planet above and at least three planets below.

Progressed Sun Movement

Progressed Sun

The progressed Sun takes thirty years to travel thirty degrees or one sign.

You can expect to have the progressed Sun pass through three signs and three houses over the course of a lifetime.

The progressed Sun is always direct.

Progressed Sun Changing Signs

Identity is affected.
Polarity will change from positive to negative or vice versa.
Element
Mode
Age adds maturity.
Individual personality layers are built from one sign to the next.

Progressed Sun Changing House

The individual identifies with other areas of life.
The spotlight shifts to different interests.
Experience again benefits the individual.
The life-force is refocused.

Extend Yourself

Progressed Sun

Referring to your natal chart or a chart you are working on:

When you are eighty years old, list in which house the personal progressed planets are likely to be.

Referring to your birth chart, progressed chart and an ephemeris:

Find your progressed date (birthdate + age in years = progressed date) Note any shift in your progressed angular elements from your natal. State which planet is your current progressed chart ruler.
Note any progressed house emphasis shift from the natal.
Note any progressed sign emphasis shift from the natal.

Progressed Moon

Find the date of your last progressed New Moon.
Note in which house and position your last progressed New Moon occurred.
State your current progressed Moon phase.
Write the date of your next progressed Moon phase change.
List the Ptolemaic aspects to your birth chart by the current progressed Moon (orb 1).
Write a short interpretation for your current progressed Moon by phase, sign, house and aspects (50 words).
Write a twelve-month progressed Moon forecast and note all new aspects forming from the progressed Moon to the natal chart in the next twelve months (300 words).

Progressed Sun

Interpret your progressed Sun by sign, house and aspects (100 words).
Interpret your progressed Sun for the next twelve months and mention any upcoming aspects made from your progressed Sun to your natal chart (orb 1) (300 words).

Progressed Dispositor Tree

Draw your progressed dispositor tree and interpret it.
State the tree structure, final dispositor, any gateway planets and note the exact date when it will change next.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed this post, you may like some more astrology related articles from our blog.

Saturn Conjoined Neptune

Forecasting, Transits

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Chiron enters Taurus

Author: Alison Price – Updated: January 2026

Chiron in Taurus

Introduction

Chiron Enters Taurus

Chiron will be changing signs later this year.

It will leave behind the cardinal fire sign, Aries, and enter the fixed earth sign of Taurus the Bull.

Chiron’s Sign Ingress and Retrograde Period

Retrograde Periods

There are five specific points in a retrograde period. If you are not familiar about the stages of the planetary retrograde periods, I urge you to explore some more for clarity.

2026

Chiron enters the pre-shadow on April 10, 2026.

Chiron enters Taurus on June 19, 2026.

Chiron stations retrograde on August 2nd, 2026, at 0°51′ Taurus.

Chiron, still retrograde, re-enters Aries on September 18th, 2026.

2027

Chiron stations direct on January 6th, 2027, at 26°15′ Aries.

Chiron re-enters Taurus for the final time on Apr 14th, 2027

Chiron clears the after-shadow on May 15th, 2027.

Chiron’s Period in Taurus

Years

Chiron will remain in Taurus for seven years until August 2033 when it moves into Gemini.

What Chiron in Taurus Brings for each Ascendant

Aries Ascendant

If you have an Aries Ascendant, then transiting Chiron in the second house can suggest you have a gift for managing money.

You may give more or you may be the recipient of support from others by them giving you a position to earn some money.

This is a time for not really being paid what you are worth. It also indicates you somehow find healing in your self-esteem.

Taurus Ascendant

If you have a Taurus Ascendant, you become aware of your personal weaknesses when Chiron enters your first house.

This can be a time for self-improvement on many levels. At this time, you are your own best teacher and you may discover what you really need in your life.

Gemini Ascendant

If you have a Gemini Ascendant, as Chiron enters your twelfth house it is a time for quiet contemplation.

You may spend peaceful times and help your dark side whatever that is.

If you have secret problems (like addictions) you can address them now.

This is the time to heal your inner self which could be simply getting more sleep so you can face the day.

Prayer and meditation will help calm you now.

Cancer Ascendant

If you have a Cancer Ascendant, then transiting Chiron will enter your eleventh house brings friends that need help.

You may be asked to assist your friends and associates which you are happy to do and rightly so as this is the time for you to give this type of aid.

Make sure you do not become their doormat as at this time you can do more for them than is actually helpful.

Becoming your friend’s enabler will not help them in the long run.

Leo Ascendant

If you have a Leo Ascendant, promotion that happens under a Chiron transit of the tenth house can be a two edged sword.

You are glad of the opportunity but the reality of the extra responsibility. and what is required of you, may make you feel overwhelmed.

You can suffer from “imposter syndrome” where you can’t believe that someone is paying you to do the job, because you like it so much, and can that be right?

Or can it?

Virgo Ascendant

If you have a Virgo Ascendant, it is the perfect time to start an adult education program or go back to college.

You are open to knowledge and will find a great teacher now.

Religion and philosophy may become one of your study areas.

Travel to areas where you can help other people such as teaching, aid or educating people is good now.

Libra Ascendant

If you have a Libra Ascendant, as Chiron passes through your eighth house you may become aware of your own mortality and frailness.

This is an excellent time to get therapy (or rehab) for yourself.

It is a good time for psychoanalysis as you are eager to learn from a good teacher.

During this period, you could take too much (and take for granted) from your partner like money, food or emotional demands.

Make sure to give support to any joint and shared resources.

Scorpio Ascendant

If you have a Scorpio Ascendant, when Chiron enters your seventh house your partner may need your help.

It is a time to see the cracks in your relationships and try to patch them up.

New relationships started at this time will be a learning process for you.

You may meet a potential partner who becomes a burden to you.

Sagittarius Ascendant

If you have a Sagittarius Ascendant, it is the perfect time to take refresher courses in your industry and find a mentor at work.

You are likely to find advisors in the job market now.

These people may be recruiters or peers it depends.

If you are over fifty you can become the mentor for a younger protegè.

Capricorn Ascendant

If you have a Capricorn Ascendant, then transiting Chiron will be in your fifth house suggests that you may acknowledge your children’s imperfections for the first time.

This also indicates that your children may take advantage of your weakness because you love them.

You may overindulge your children now which may not be for their good.

Aquarius Ascendant

If you have an Aquarius Ascendant, then transiting Chiron in the fourth house suggests that you will discover weaknesses in your family and home.

This could indicate that you can address any problems and become a person that your family can turn to in times of their need.

You are seen as the family counsellor.

Pisces Ascendant

If you have a Pisces Ascendant, as Chiron passes through your third house it can suggest that you are happy to teach others in your neighborhood, this can be the local kids or the people in your immediate surroundings.

You may find a thought leader now and enjoy their teachings.

Book Recommendations

Here are some books which may interest you.

Chiron the Healing Journey by Melanie Reinhart

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed this post, you may like some more astrology related articles from our blog.

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Forecasting, Transits

In astrology, a new synodic cycle begins as two planets conjoin. This almost happens for SATURN and NEPTUNE in 2025 and will be exact in 2026.

Saturn in Aries

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June 2026 Astro Overarch

Author: Alison Price – Updated: May 2026

Introduction

Planetary Ingresses, Lunations and Stations

This is the June 2026 Astro Overarch with all the ingresses, lunation and stations for the whole month.

This information is of interest of aspiring astrologers.

Podcast

June 2026 Podcast Episode

Listen to Arwynne and Alison’s June 2026 Overarch podcast episode.

1st Mercury enters Cancer

There will be much a conversation surrounding important things that really matter when Mercury enters Cancer.

Big decisions about your residence can be aired now.

This is the moment for clear discussions.

You will do well to listen closely to everyone who lives in your home and their fears and concerns.

Avoid assuming you know how they feel and take the time to hear.

More on Mercury

Mercury communicates, trades and is factual. Mercury represents agents, salespeople, youths and teachers. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo.

Insights

Aspects

Mercury’s Aspects

Houses

13th Venus enters Leo

Now there is a shift of energy as you look for creative solutions around your love affairs.

If you are single, you will be more open to a romantic encounter as Venus enters Leo. It may not get heavy immediately as this is the time to play it cool.

If you are in a meaningful relationship, this ingress will bring more heart to your affair.

You can now engage yourself wholeheartedly with your fun-loving partner.

Forecasting

Venus in Solar Return Charts

Insights

Aspects

15th New Moon Gemini

This month’s New Moon at 24° Gemini suggests there will be a blend of emotional and factual events which unfold.

Any lies can easily be slipped into the good news.

Read the fine print.

Be aware of how you feel when you blurt out.

Start a writing project like a journal, book or article now.

More on the Moon

The Moon is feminine, passive, reflective, and moody. The Moon represents your mother, cooks, and caregivers. The Moon rules Cancer.

19th: Chiron enters Taurus

Chiron enters Taurus for the first time in 50 years.

21st The Sun enters Cancer

The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern is a turning point in the year.

Themes of circling the wagons and preservation of family will be strong when the Sun enters Cancer.

Focus on your foundations and thank those who really support you.

There is an air of quiet confidence now.

More on the Sun

The Sun is masculine, warm, bright and life giving. The Sun represents you, your father and your heroes. The Sun rules the sign of Leo.

21st Solstice: Litha

28th Mars enters Gemini

Now the urge to make connections is strong as Mars enters Gemini.

With Mars in Gemini choose to reach out where you want to bond as others are more amenable to collaborations.

Now find your voice.

Multitasking can be an attractive option, but it can also lead to burnout.

Energy will come in spurts, so plan some rest periods in your day as well.

This is the time to push forward on any fresh ideas.

Mars

Qualities

Mars is masculine. Mars competes, challenges and acts. Mars represents young men, boyfriends, bad boys, pioneers, firemen and soldiers. Mars rules Aries and Scorpio.

Mars Signs

Mars Aspects

Mars Books

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The Mars Book by Donna van Toen
Real Life Astrology: Planets in the signs by Sara Shipman

29th Full Moon Capricorn

The Full Moon at 8° Capricorn, in detriment, can feel restrained yet brings clear focus.

It highlights responsibility, goals, and long-term structure.

Emotional expression may seem limited, but clarity arises through discipline and realism.

This Moon reveals where steady effort pays off and where boundaries create lasting strength and stability.

29th Mercury stations Retrograde Cancer

Mercury stations retrograde at 26° Cancer for the second time this year.

Be prepared for potential challenges in communication, as texts and conversations may seem to take unpredictable turns.

Expect disruptions in appointments and sudden changes to plans.

During this period, you may feel a strong urge to revisit, return to, or replace people, situations, and belongings.

It’s essential to stay adaptable and patient as Mercury’s retrograde influence in Cancer unfolds.

30th Jupiter enters Leo

When Jupiter enters Leo in June 2026, it brings a year of confidence, creativity and self-expression.

Leo’s bold fire energy expands Jupiter’s optimism, encouraging people to shine in their own light.

This transit favors artists, performers and leaders who step forward with courage and authenticity.

It’s a time to embrace joy, generosity and celebration of life.

Personal growth comes through following the heart and expressing your talents freely.

While ego inflation is possible, true success lies in inspiring others through warmth and creativity.

Jupiter in Leo invites everyone to live more fully, love more deeply and radiate their inner brilliance.

Signs

Houses

Jupiter in the Houses

Aspects

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March: Mami Wata

For March we highlight the African nature goddess Mami Wata.

You can explore her myth and enjoy the original artwork created by Arwynne.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Saturn Conjoined Neptune

Forecasting, Transits

In astrology, a new synodic cycle begins as two planets conjoin. This almost happens for SATURN and NEPTUNE in 2025 and will be exact in 2026.

Saturn in Aries

In astrology, as SATURN transits ARIES from 2025 to 2028 we will see major shifts in personal dn public influence. Make sure you align with this developing energy.

Neptune in Aries

New Moon in Pisces

As an astrologer, it’s always interesting with a group of planets in one sign. This happens in February 2025 with five planets in Pisces.

2nd House Planets

Venus Retrograde 2025

May Overarch

Author: Alison Price – Updated: April 2026

💛 Forecasting Astrology

About My Horoscopes

These horoscopes consider the changing planetary energies throughout each month. In general, I look at three things, ingresses, lunations and stations.

If there are other important events happening during a month, I may write about them as well, it just depends.

Ingresses

These horoscopes consider the planets changing signs or ingressing. Several planets change signs each month and this can vary.

When a planet goes from one sign into the next it may benefit or have its energy reduced. How well a planet is placed in a sign is known as essential dignity.

Lunations

We look at the New Moon and the Full Moon or any Solar or Lunar Eclipses when they occur. Eclipses only happen in a couple of months each year.

Here is the full list of the 2026 Lunations.

Stations

Considerations is given to any planet that stations in a month. A station is when a planet appears to stop and turn direction.

Planets can either station retrograde (begin to move backwards) or station direct (begin to move forwards). It depends on the planet and your own Sun sign whether a station may heavily affect you or not so much.

This Month’s Features

In this article, I center our attention on the astrological energy shifts unfolding in May 2026. My first focus lies in understanding the pivotal moments when planets change signs, as this can greatly affect their optimal functioning.

Moving forward, I look at the profound influence of New and Full Moons, along with any eclipses that might manifest during this month. These celestial events can have a significant impact on our lives and emotions.

Moreover, I examine the stations and retrogrades of the planets, which signal a decrease in energy and call for a reevaluation of past situations associated with those specific planets. It’s a time to reflect and gain insights from the past.

Lastly, I highlight some key astrological moments that will shape the month, offering valuable insights into the prevailing energies and their potential impact on our lives.

Main Events

May 1: Full Moon 11°21′ Scorpio

May 3: Mercury enters Taurus

May 6: Beltane

May 6: Pluto Stations Retrograde 5° Aquarius

May 16: New Moon 25°28′ Taurus

May 17: Mercury enters Gemini

May 18: Mars enters Taurus

May 19: Venus enters Cancer

May 21: The Sun enters Gemini

May 31: Full Moon 9° 56′ Sagittarius

Ingresses

Four Planets

This month, four planets change signs.

The Sun’s Ingress

May 21: Gemini Season

In the third week of the month the Sun leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.

This is known as Gemini season even though it only lasts around thirty days. Where the Sun travels Mercury and Venus are not far behind which brings a lot of planetary energy to the sign.

More on the Sun

The Sun is masculine, warm, bright and life giving. The Sun represents you, your father and your heroes. The Sun rules the sign of Leo.

Mercury Ingresses

May 3: Mercury enters Taurus

As Mercury enters Taurus start the conversation if you are being paid hourly rates now. Cut back on your overheads and find a place where you can live with a lower financial footprint. Broker deals for high ticket possessions that you want. Be ready to pay what things are worth. Avoid bargaining the life out of every purchase. Tip others and those who serve you well.

May 17: Mercury enters Gemini

Now conversations really heat up as Mercury enters Gemini its ruling sign. Discuss everything. Explore your ideas and opinions with others. This is the time to gather information, make sales and purchase important goods and services. You can do the numbers to confidently sign on the dotted line. Speak up and share your views and ideas now.

More on Mercury

Mercury communicates, trades and is factual. Mercury represents agents, salespeople, youths and teachers. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo.

Venus’ Ingresses

May 19: Venus enters Cancer

As Venus enters the sign of the Crab many people’s financial situations can be helped by a more frugal approach. Romance will be closer to home now. Look to people you live with and those who visit your place for amorous encounters.

More on Venus

Venus is feminine. Venus loves, acquires and appreciates. Venus represents young women, girlfriends, sweethearts and accountants. Venus rules Taurus and Libra.

Mars’ Ingress

May 18: Mars enters Taurus

As Mars leaves fiery areas for Taurus there is an overall energy shift down a notch. Mars is in detriment in Taurus and cannot express itself well here. All Sun in Taurus people will be stimulated as they, above everyone else, will have the drive, vitality and energy to get them off the couch.

Mars

Qualities

Mars is masculine. Mars competes, challenges and acts. Mars represents young men, boyfriends, bad boys, pioneers, firemen and soldiers. Mars rules Aries and Scorpio.

More on Mars

Lunations

May 1: Full Moon in Scorpio

The Full Moon at 11° Scorpio stirs deep emotions, transformation, and release. It brings hidden truths to light and invites healing through honesty and courage. This is a time to let go of what no longer serves you, embrace emotional renewal and trust the power of change to guide your rebirth.

May 16: New Moon in Taurus

This New Moon in Taurus is a signal to start to build and appreciate what your natural assets are. Play to your strengths this month. This is a practical New Moon which can help you feel good about building the foundations for whatever it is that you are pursuing.

New Moon Wishes

New Moons are always a time for setting personal intentions and making New Moon Wishes. Discover more about the New Moon here.

May 31: Full Moon in Sagittarius

The Full Moon in Sagittarius brings clarity through truth and expanded vision. It illuminates your beliefs, revealing what inspires and what limits you. This is a time to see the bigger picture, trust your intuition and to align your actions with your higher purpose. Wisdom is likely to arrive through openness and honesty.

More on the Moon

The Moon is feminine, passive, reflective, and moody. The Moon represents your mother, cooks, and caregivers. The Moon rules Cancer.

Stations

May 6: Pluto Stations Retrograde

The station retrograde of Pluto at 5° Aquarius brings powerful transformative energy to a slow down now.

May Extras

May 6: Beltane

Beltane marks the height of spring when the Sun reaches 15° Taurus. It’s a celebration of fertility, abundance and life’s sensual pleasures. This Wheel of the Year midpoint between equinox and solstice honors growth, creativity, and love. Connect with nature, light a candle and welcome the warmth and beauty of the season.

Books

Wheel of the Year

Wheel of the Year: An illustrated Guide to Nature’s Rhythms by Fiona Cook

Shop Wheel of the Year Merch

Original Artworks

Enjoy a Wheel of the Year sticker featuring my original artwork. Each art piece is created by me and printed on everyday items you can actually use and enjoy. It is a simple way to bring a little Wheel of the Year energy and handmade art into your daily life. Alison

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed this post, you may like some more astrology related articles from our blog.

The Three Maya Calendars: A Beginner’s Guide for Astrology Students

Natural Cycles

Author: Gil Pereira- Published: May 2026 How the Tzolk'in, Haab' and Long Count Work Together A companion piece to Alison's Mayan Long Count Calendar article. If you have already read Alison's piece on the Mayan Long Count Calendar, you know how the Maya measured...

Druids and Celtic Astrology: History, Myth, and the Modern Tree Zodiac

Natural Cycles

This article explores what people really mean by Celtic astrology, separating ancient Druidic traditions, tree symbolism, and modern interpretations. It gently untangles myth from history while showing how the modern tree zodiac still offers meaningful, nature-rooted insight, even if it is a thoughtful reconstruction rather than a preserved ancient system.

Year of the Horse

Natural Cycles

In the Lunar Calendar, 2026 is the Year of the Horse starting in February.

New Moon in Pisces

As an astrologer, it’s always interesting with a group of planets in one sign. This happens in February 2025 with five planets in Pisces.

2nd House Planets

Venus Retrograde 2025