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The political landscape is shifting, the astrology is intensifying, and we're entering a week that could make history. But here's the question: How do you use this powerful energy to make meaningful changes in your own life?

This week on The Awake Space Podcast, Laurie Rivers examines the explosive Mars–Jupiter conjunction in Leo on the South Node, its connections to revolutionary history, and why powerful figures could face unexpected consequences.

From political upheaval and international developments to breaking headlines, technological disruptions, and seismic activity, Laurie shares her predictions for November 9–15, 2026.

Plus, we're celebrating a major milestone! More than 1,500 members have migrated into the new Awake Space Community. Laurie shares the challenges, successes, and heartfelt messages from members finding connection in their new home.

In This Episode:

• Mars conjunct Jupiter in Leo: The potential for dramatic events, leadership changes, and historic revelations.

• The Scorpio New Moon: Strategic intention-setting, recognizing your strengths, and building on what's already working.

• The Ralph Report: Reviewing last week's predictions against reported headlines.

• Political accountability: Why winning elections is only the beginning of creating lasting change.

• The Awake Space Community: Moving 1,500 members in three days and creating a safer, more connected space.

• Your personal astrology: How to work with the Mars–Jupiter conjunction through all 12 astrological houses.

00:00 – Welcome: Election Results, Political Shifts & Revolutionary Astrology

12:09 – Mars–Jupiter in Leo: Explosive Headlines & Global Predictions

~16:00 – Scorpio New Moon: Strategic Intentions & Personal Strengths

~23:00 – Building Community, Following Guidance & Finding Your People

~31:00 – Democracy Beyond Voting: Taking Action Where You Are

~38:00 – The Ralph Report: Reviewing Last Week's Predictions

~43:00 – Predictions for November 9–15: Leadership, Leaks & Global Events

~46:00 – The New Awake Space Community: Member Stories & Migration Success

~51:00 – Mars–Jupiter in Leo: Your Personal Opportunities

~54:00 – Mars–Jupiter Through All 12 Astrological Houses

~1:06:00 – Final Thoughts: Follow Your Inspiration & Take Your Next Step

Chapter times after 12:09 are approximate and should be checked against the final audio.

Take inventory of your strengths. What are you naturally good at? Where are you most effective? What is already working in your life that deserves more attention?

Use this week's astrology to identify your next available step.

Knowledge is power when you know your next move.

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Astrological forecasts represent Laurie's interpretations and predictions, not established future events.

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November 2026 is bringing intense astrology, political uncertainty, potential disruptions, and opportunities to reclaim your personal power. But knowing what's coming isn't enough. Knowledge is power when you know your next move.

Laurie Rivers is back in her favorite chair for a special video edition of The Awake Space Podcast, breaking down the astrology of the November midterms, the explosive Mars-Jupiter conjunction, extreme weather possibilities, and why the weeks ahead demand preparation rather than panic.

Will the House flip? Could election interference delay results? What does the astrology suggest about global unrest, economic volatility, and unexpected announcements?

Beyond the headlines, Laurie explores something even more important: How do we stop reacting to fear and start creating a future worth living in?

From practical emergency preparedness to recognizing your overlooked talents, this episode offers actionable ways to navigate uncertainty, strengthen your community, and reclaim your agency.

Plus, the latest What's in the Headlines predictions, highlights from the Ralph Report, and an update on the new Awake Space Community Hub.

00:00 – Welcome: November Astrology & Taking Action
02:51 – November Midterms: Will the System Hold?
04:55 – Election Day Astrology: Moon Square Uranus
07:04 – Unexpected Announcements, Delays & Disruptions
09:45 – Predictions from 2025: November's Historic Events
12:17 – Practical Preparedness: Weather, Supplies & Travel
14:12 – Why We're Building a New Awake Space Community
16:48 – Mars Conjunct Jupiter: Breaking Free from the Past
18:24 – Moving Beyond Ego, Fear & Social Conditioning
21:43 – Evolution vs. Revolution: Reclaiming Your Agency
24:00 – Your Homework: Discover Your Hidden Superpowers
28:35 – What's in the Headlines: November 1–7
29:07 – Moon in Leo: Global Events & Economic Volatility
33:07 – Moon in Virgo: Election Surprises & Legal Challenges
37:24 – Moon in Libra: Protests, Storms & Political Shifts
40:47 – Moon in Scorpio: Secrets, Revelations & Disruptions
45:29 – The Ralph Report: Reviewing October's Predictions
52:43 – Managing Anxiety, Sleeplessness & Collective Fear
56:02 – Grounding Techniques & Practical Self-Care
58:47 – December 12: The 2027 Prepared Update Event

Identify three things you're naturally good at that other people find difficult. Those skills may be more valuable than you realize.

Consider how you could use them to support yourself, help your community, share knowledge, or create new opportunities.

Get Laurie's expanded predictions, the complete What's in the Headlines livestreams, the Ralph Report, and access to our growing community.

We're moving into our new Awake Space Community Hub! Existing paid Patreon members will receive special grandfathered pricing during the transition.

COMING DECEMBER 12, 2026: The 2027 Prepared Year Ahead Update Event. Revisit the predictions, explore new developments, and get practical guidance for navigating 2027. Register HERE

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Mercury is retrograde, the Full Moon energy is still stirring things up, and the final week of October could bring some significant developments in weather, politics, and global affairs.

But Mercury retrograde isn't causing your problems, and the planets aren't making your decisions for you.

This week, Laurie Rivers explains how to work with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, why concentration matters more than intention, and how to use the next three weeks to revise, refine, and complete what you've already started.

Laurie also shares highlights from the Southern California Awake Space meetup, updates on the new Awake Space Community, and the latest Living by Luna enrollment information.

In the Ralph Report, Laurie reviews last week's predictions and their reported outcomes before looking ahead to October 26–31, including potential extreme weather, seismic activity, political instability, economic disruptions, and transportation challenges.

Finally, Laurie answers community questions about relocated astrology charts, late-degree rising signs, planetary transits, Pluto's protective qualities, and why understanding astrology requires more than memorizing interpretations.

The takeaway: Stop borrowing trouble from the world. Concentrate on what you're building, recognize your value, and remember that conscious choices matter more than planetary positions.

00:00 Welcome and why the podcast is late
01:19 This week's astrology: Full Moon and Mercury retrograde
03:37 Southern California meetup highlights
07:41 Real magic: Concentration versus intention
09:04 A full-circle moment and the power of sustained focus
10:01 Mercury retrograde in Scorpio: Revise, review, refine
12:56 Preparing for November and December
15:16 Building the new Awake Space Community
16:09 Living by Luna enrollment and cohort updates
17:52 The Ralph Report: Reviewing last week's predictions
22:11 October 26–27: Taurus Moon, storms and seismic activity
25:31 October 27–29: Gemini Moon and global instability
27:17 Transportation disruptions and unusual discoveries
27:39 October 29–31: Cancer Moon, extreme weather and unrest
29:29 Stop borrowing other people's trouble
30:16 Community Q&A: Historical transit charts
31:12 Relocation astrology and astrocartography
32:34 Late-degree rising signs and horoscope interpretation
33:30 Venus-Sun connections in relationships
34:26 Using astrology to plan vacations
35:26 Pluto transiting different houses
37:17 Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter transit timing
38:32 Pluto as protection during transformation
41:08 Mars transits, accidents and conscious awareness
43:00 Astrology as a spectrum of expression
44:11 Venus conjunctions and social media misinformation
45:19 Why studying astrology fundamentals matters
47:23 Authenticity, shadow work and personal freedom
48:22 Know your value and participate in shaping the future

Show links

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The Awake Space Community CLICK HERE

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The astrology is heating up, and the October 25 Taurus Full Moon is bringing some serious shake, rattle, and roll!

This week on The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers breaks down an exceptionally volatile week of astrology, including the explosive Taurus Full Moon squaring Pluto. From geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to extreme weather and seismic activity, the cosmic currents are anything but calm.

But here's the thing: You don't have to let the chaos around you become the chaos within you.

Laurie shares her forecasts for October 18–27, reviews last week's predictions with the Ralph Report, and explains why giving up your personal agency is the last thing you want to do right now.

Plus, there's exciting news about the evolving Awake Space community, Living by Luna, and Laurie's new Substack, Laurie Thinks Out Loud. https://lauriealicerivers.substack.com/

In a particularly personal moment, Laurie shares how a stranger's simple smile changed her life and reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can make an enormous difference.

And before you go, Laurie walks you through a simple five-minute practice to calm your nervous system, focus your attention, and find your footing when the world feels overwhelming.

Because you can't control everything happening in the world, but you can choose how you respond.

Chapters00:00 – Welcome Back! The Cosmic Weather Ahead
07:49 – Big Changes Coming to The Awake Space
10:30 – A Special Listener and the Power of Connection
13:52 – Writing Blind: Laurie's New Substack
20:13 – The Explosive October 25 Taurus Full Moon
23:14 – Staying Grounded When the World Feels Chaotic
29:45 – Why Giving Up Your Power Isn't the Answer
35:33 – Global Tensions, Preparedness, and Personal Security
40:19 – The Ralph Report: Reviewing Last Week's Predictions
44:05 – October 18–21: Aquarius Moon Forecasts
48:29 – October 21–23: Pisces Moon Forecasts
52:13 – October 23–25: Aries Moon Forecasts
57:32 – October 25–27: Taurus Full Moon Predictions
1:04:46 – October's Message: Finding Your Center
1:07:38 – The Five-Minute Practice for Calm and Clarity
1:10:15 – Final Thoughts and Community Updates

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Links:

• The Archivist Report - Each month the archivist reports on Laurie's accuracy rating - September
• Astrology Consults: Wokeastrology.com
• 2027 Prepared: Astrology Based Planner & Workbook Buy Here
• Article: When Life Hits From All Sides

October is officially crunchy.

In this episode of The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers gets personal about a difficult week filled with grief, family changes, exhaustion, and the reality that astrologers aren't immune to the transits they forecast.

With Mercury and Mars creating tension and Pluto preparing to station direct in Aquarius, Laurie explores what happens when life pushes us outside our comfort zones. The pressure is real, but so is the potential to use it creatively and deliberately.

This episode also takes a deeper look at anger, spirituality, power, and the idea that being spiritual does not require being passive. Love can be active. Advocacy can be loving. Anger can carry useful information. The question isn't whether you're allowed to feel it. The question is: What are you going to do with it?

Laurie shares reflections on watching people she loves age, saying goodbye to a beloved family dog, and witnessing the strange, painful beauty of life's transitions. She also talks about learning to look for beauty during difficult circumstances and why regulating our emotions isn't the same thing as suppressing them.

As Pluto prepares to move direct in Aquarius, we're entering a period when people may be increasingly unwilling to accept old hierarchies, abuses of power, and systems that depend on silence or passivity.

The challenge this week is to use the pressure rather than letting it consume you.

Create something. Advocate for something. Help someone. Rest when you need to rest. Feel what you need to feel. Then decide where you're going to put your attention next.

Laurie also shares a preview of Living by Luna, her six-month guided process for observing your patterns, reactions, energy, and responses through daily lunar transits. You'll hear a sample from the introductory audio created for participants while they wait for their physical Living by Luna journal to arrive.

00:03 October is crunchy: what to expect this week
02:18 Why spiritual passivity isn't the answer
03:30 Living by Luna and learning to recognize your patterns
08:34 Aging, family, grief, and saying goodbye
22:34 Mercury square Mars: tension, communication and forced pivots
25:34 Why we're still having the same conversations about power and abuse
27:29 Pluto direct in Aquarius and power to the people
28:49 Turning anger and angst into creativity
31:17 Rage against the dying of the light
33:45 Purpose, passion and showing up
36:07 Spirituality doesn't require accepting another hit
39:31 Love isn't passive
40:11 What are you going to do with your anger?
41:20 Ralph Report and Predictions
44:46 Justice can't erase the past, but healing can build something new
45:30 A preview of Living by Luna

This isn't a week for pretending everything is fine. It's a week for recognizing what you feel without allowing those feelings to permanently take you out of the game.

Sometimes you need to fall down. Sometimes you need to grieve. Sometimes you need to rage.

And when one of us falls, the rest of us guard the flame until they can stand again.

Every morning is another chance to reset.

"Knowledge is only power when you know how to use it." Laurie A. Rivers

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This week Laurie breaks down why the internet is getting Venus retrograde wrong and why October is less about fear and more about building systems that help you adapt. She explores how to move through uncertainty without panic, why community matters more than ever, and how astrology can help you make practical decisions instead of emotional reactions. Laurie also answers member questions on astrology, relationships, medical astrology, timing, the houses, and working consciously through major life decisions.

00:00 Why Venus retrograde isn't something to fear

03:15 Climate, adaptation, and preparing for a changing world

08:15 Building like-hearted communities instead of dividing by astrology stereotypes

12:30 A story about surviving two weeks without power and what resilience really looks like

22:20 The Ralph Report and what Laurie is watching in the headlines

25:20 Community discussion: depression-era meals, gardening, and practical preparedness

30:20 Living by Luna update and community rollout

31:15 Magazine Q&A:

• Medical astrology and chronic illness

• Understanding the houses

• Multiple signs across houses

• Timing important decisions

• Working with children during difficult transits

• Making major life decisions using astrology

01:11:30 October's theme: Design for resilience

01:26:00 Headline outlook for late September and early October

01:41:20 Venus retrograde explained: attraction, values, and revisiting what matters

01:47:00 Building confidence through your natural strengths

• Retrograde does not mean bad.

• Strong systems create more freedom and better choices.

• Community is one of the greatest forms of resilience.

• Focus on what you can influence instead of what you can't.

• Small daily actions reduce stress more effectively than doomscrolling.

• Your astrology chart is a tool for understanding yourself, not limiting yourself.

• October rewards adaptability, resourcefulness, and deliberate action.

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This week the conversation shifts...abruptly

A powerful Aries Full Moon, the Autumn Equinox, and Mars changing signs create one of the most dynamic astrological weeks of the year. Laurie breaks down what these major cosmic shifts could mean for world events, your personal life, and how to stay centered when everything around you feels uncertain.

Remember worry is a misuse of imagine, instead of feeding fear, this episode focuses on practical preparation, emotional resilience, and learning to work with change instead of against it.

You'll also hear updates on the new Awake Space community, an early look at Living by Luna, this week's Ralph Report reviewing recent prediction accuracy, and why understanding your own patterns may be one of the greatest advantages you can develop.

BIG SHOUT OUT TO TILLAMOOK CHEESE

00:00 Why this week matters & exciting community updates

04:10 Supply chains, world events & preparing without panic

14:20 Finding humor in difficult times

20:00 The Equinox, Aries Full Moon & Mars enters Leo

28:00 Why Venus Retrograde isn't something to fear

43:20 Free will, astrology & making better decisions

46:55 Lessons from history and what they teach us today

52:50 How to use this Full Moon for personal growth

1:03:20 The Ralph Report: Forecast review & this week's predictions

1:20:40 The Three Layers of Consciousness & introducing Living by Luna

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This week on The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers looks at nostalgia, resilience, technology, AI, water resources, and the importance of knowing your next move during a period of massive systemic change.

Laurie starts with a weekend trip to see Practical Magic 2, reflections on aging parents, family, memory, and why Mars in Cancer has us craving coziness, familiarity, and connection. She also shares updates on Living by Luna, the new LaurieRivers.com website, and how she intentionally worked with a Mercury transit to solve a long-standing technical problem.

Then it’s Q&A: Venus retrograde and cosmetic procedures, how to calculate a solar return, aspect patterns in natal charts, and where astrologers might begin looking when researching AI and emerging technology.

In the Ralph Report, Laurie reviews last week’s predictions against actual headlines before looking ahead at the astrology and potential headlines for September 13–21.

The episode closes with a deeper discussion of AI, data centers, stressed aquifers, climate concerns, and why local action matters. The message throughout: knowledge by itself isn’t power. Power comes from knowing what you can actually do next.

LINKS:

Sign Up for Charts & Channeling with Laurie and Medium Matilda - September 26, 2026 GET YOUR TICKETS

Grab 2027 Prepared by Laurie Rivers CHECK IT OUT

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Practical Magic 2, nostalgia & community
03:13 – AI, technology, water & environmental concerns
06:22 – 2027 Prepared + upcoming events
08:22 – Living by Luna guided experience
10:06 – Using Mercury transits to solve problems
11:15 – Aging, family, mortality & making memories
16:05 – Preparing for winter and creating coziness
17:07 – Daily Insight coming to LaurieRivers.com
22:01 – Astrology Q&A
22:23 – Venus retrograde & cosmetic procedures
23:16 – Solar return charts
24:36 – Aspect patterns in natal charts
26:27 – Where does AI show up in astrology?
33:00 – Laurie’s thoughts on September
36:04 – Simple practices for cultivating presence
37:22 – The Ralph Report: what Laurie got right
40:51 – Astrology and headlines for September 13–21
49:57 – Water resources, aquifers & data centers
53:24 – Will AI kill us all?
54:12 – AI misuse, regulation & human agency
55:01 – Why local action matters
57:04 – Managing heavy energy and finding your next move

Join The Awake Space to stay informed, equipped and connected patreon.com/theawakespace

Light Your Torch: The Power of Presence, Purpose & Deconstructing Astrology

The world feels uncertain—but uncertainty doesn't have to become paralysis. This week, Laurie explores how to move beyond fear, reclaim your agency, and become solution-oriented during times of rapid change. Inspired by the legacy of Gloria Steinem, she examines why imagination is an act of courage, why presence is a form of resistance, and how astrology becomes far more powerful when used as a tool for observation rather than prediction.

Laurie also shares a reading of her new essay, "Astrology Deconstructed," answers a listener's question about using astrology for career decisions, reviews recent prediction highlights in The Ralph Report, and closes with guidance for this week's Virgo New Moon.

Show Links:

2027 Prepared: Astrology Based Planner & Workbook

Awake Space Magazine September 2026

00:00 Light your torch: Choosing hope over fear
09:00 Reading Astrology Deconstructed
43:30 Gloria Steinem's astrology and legacy
50:08 Career timing: Can astrology help you choose your next move?
57:07 The Ralph Report: Recent prediction highlights
1:04:42 This week's global forecast
1:17:06 Virgo New Moon intentions and practical guidance

• Why presence is your greatest source of personal power
• Gloria Steinem's lasting influence and what comes next
• Rethinking astrology through observation instead of determinism
• Breaking inherited beliefs and cultural conditioning
• How to use astrology to make better decisions
• Forecast highlights for the week ahead
• Virgo New Moon journaling prompts and intention setting

Knowledge isn't power unless you know your next step.

In This Episode

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This week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers looks ahead at September 2026, breaks down the fear surrounding claims that the U.S. power grid is about to collapse, and explains the difference between evidence-based forecasting and fear-driven divination.

After an emotionally intense eclipse week, Laurie reflects on loss, legacy, and the inspiration she found in Dolly Parton’s decision to put people before profit.

Laurie also introduces the upcoming 2027 Prepared planner and workbook, explains how the different Awake Space membership levels are evolving, and shares updates on Healing the Money Wound, coming May 6, 2027.

Then it is time to separate fear from fact. Laurie explains why the U.S. does not operate on one single national electrical grid, how the Eastern, Western, and Texas interconnections function, and why localized blackouts do not automatically signal a nationwide collapse.

Ralph returns with the latest accuracy report, including earthquake activity, flooding, power outages, transportation disruptions, nuclear-related headlines, labor actions, extreme weather, and other predictions from the previous week.

Finally, Laurie moves into the September forecast with a look at political shakeups, storms, flooding, transportation disruptions, geopolitical tensions, financial uncertainty, seismic activity, food recalls, regulatory developments, and the changing energy of the first week of the month.

The larger September theme is simple: anchor your authority internally. Strengthen self-trust, increase your tolerance for uncertainty, practice presence, and stop letting fear-based content make your decisions for you.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Eclipse aftermath, Dolly Parton, and choosing people over profit
05:37 2027 Prepared and upcoming Awake Space changes
09:00 Healing the Money Wound and making information accessible
12:40 Understanding the Awake Space membership levels
15:00 Divination vs. forecasting
19:54 Why the U.S. power grid is not about to collapse
27:27 Ralph Report: Reviewing last week’s predictions
31:55 Magazine updates, Saturn cycles, and Virgo guidance
37:27 September 2026 overview and major themes
42:03 Building self-trust during uncertain times
44:24 September 1–7 forecast: weather, politics, markets, and travel
49:06 The energy shift heading into the second week of September
51:23 Moving through systemic change without catastrophizing

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Laurie also introduces a new prediction format organized around weather and geology, politics and global affairs, the economy, travel, and fascinating or unexpected stories.

REMEMBER: Knowledge is only power when you know how to make your next move.

This week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers breaks down the intense astrology building toward the Pisces Full Moon and partial lunar eclipse, and why this energy does not have to be something we fear.

The pressure has been building. Anxiety, anger, exhaustion, frustration, and uncertainty are running high. But this Full Moon also carries tremendous creative potential. The question is: What are you going to do with it?

Laurie explains how to move out of overwhelm and into applied, sustainable action. Instead of scattering your energy through doom scrolling, outrage, or endless conversations about what is wrong, this is an opportunity to get organized, identify what you can influence, and make your next move.

In this episode:

• The Pisces Full Moon and partial lunar eclipse

• Mercury conjunct the Sun and the square to Uranus

• Why friction can become highly creative energy

• Turning anxiety, anger, and frustration into productive action

• How to stop disqualifying yourself and recognize your actual skills

• Preparing without panic or fear

• Listener questions about house size, the Ascendant, rising signs, sports, and astrology

• The Ralph Report and recent prediction hits

• Laurie's forecast for weather, seismic activity, international tensions, technology disruptions, and other potential headlines

01:14:00 | The Ralph Report + Weekly Predictions
A look back at recent prediction hits followed by Laurie's forecast for August 22 through 30.

01:24:50 | How to Ride the Cosmic Tsunami
Stabilize first. Get clear. Then act. Laurie closes with practical ways to work with uncertainty and intense Full Moon energy.

2027 Prepared releases September 3, with special pricing for Awake Space members. Laurie also shares updates about upcoming astrology classes, the September Awake Space Magazine, readings and consultations, and the next 2027 Prediction & Preparation event.

Knowledge is only power when you know how to make your next move.

Listen in, get grounded, and get ready to use the energy instead of letting the energy use you.

In S7 Ep 41 your host Laurie Rivers is focused on preparing your for the Pisces Full Moon on August 28. This week she helps you see how the current online discourse is the distraction to siphon your energy so that you're not taking action that helps you build your security and make your next moves.

Laurie answers astrology questions from Awake Space Community Members, gives highlights from What's in the Headlines? (Weekly predications) and reads the first section from her article "Retrogrades: The Real Story" from The Awake Space Magazine Aug 2026.

Show Links:

Aug 2026 Issue Awake Space Magazine

Love & Sex in Astrology Seminar (Free For Supporting Members) Click Here

Understand Your Pluto In Aquarius Transits CLICK HERE

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the episode and core themes

02:11 Upcoming full moon and astrological significance

04:20 The influence of outer planets and astrology methodology

06:29 Understanding Pluto's cycle and generational impact

10:06 Mars in Cancer and current social themes

20:53 The upcoming Pisces full moon and collective revelations

23:42 Deconstructing social programming and patriarchy

30:02 Preparing for cosmic undertow and systemic change

34:45 Historical use of astrology in decision-making

40:14 Why house sizes vary in astrology charts

43:23 Sensitivity to lunar cycles and personal astrology

46:08 Jupiter return at age 48 and personal growth

55:26 Sneak peek into the 2027 astrology planner

01:02:04 The impact of stellium and misconceptions in astrology

01:03:01 Weekly predictions and Ralph's forecast

01:12:28 Astrological insights into global events this week

01:16:34 Virgo season and sample horoscopes

01:29:09 Self-examination and mindful engagement with social outrage

Join the Awake Space to explore how to use astrology in practical and liberating ways!

This week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie tackles the Steven Forrest controversy and addresses the idea that Western Tropical Astrology is exclusionary or a rip off of Vedic. (Find source material links below)

Laurie traces the fascinating development of astrology from ancient Mesopotamia through Greece, India, the Islamic world, medieval Europe, and into modern practice. She explains why Western Tropical and Vedic/Jyotish astrology are distinct traditions, how scholars exchanged knowledge across cultures, and why astrology has always evolved alongside our understanding of humanity.

She also shares why she developed Progressive Evolutionary Astrology, an approach centered on the complexity of human experience rather than rigid binaries, limiting labels, or outdated interpretations.

Plus, Awake Space Magazine Subscriber questions, this week’s Ralph Report, and a look at the August 12 Leo New Moon and solar eclipse.

Chapters

00:00 — Welcome & What’s Ahead
03:49 — The Steven Forrest Controversy
13:15 — Moving Astrology Forward
29:21 — The Real History of Western & Vedic Astrology
47:02 — Mundane Astrology & the U.S. Chart
51:10 — Your Astrology Questions Answered
01:05:00 — The Ralph Report
01:11:01 — August 12 Solar Eclipse & Leo New Moon

Astrology has never existed in a vacuum. It has grown through observation, mathematics, cultural exchange, scholarship, and generations of astrologers asking better questions. This episode explores that history while looking toward what astrology can become next.

Show Links:

July Archivist Report on Laurie's Predictions

Citations: Please note that some information is debated by scholars.

• Encyclopaedia Iranica — Horoscope, David Pingree
• Encyclopaedia Iranica — Astrology and Astronomy in Iran, David Pingree & Christopher J. Brunner
• Encyclopaedia Iranica — Zodiac
• Encyclopaedia Iranica — Planets
• Bill M. Mak — The Date and Nature of Sphujidhvaja’s Yavanajātaka Reconsidered
• Cambridge History of Science — Translation and Transmission of Greek and Islamic Science to Latin Christendom

• Please note he was an astrologer (astronomers and astrologers were not separate occupations until the 18th century) https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Al-Biruni/
• https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/cambridge-history-of-science/islamic-astronomy/DBE63FFD4918F948F362A66DE721C022
• Plato Tiburtinus who translated Ptolemy into Latin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato_Tiburtinus

Also not mentioned directly in the podcast, but given the Islamic Empire was very vast throughout it's history I decided to look up what might be in Timbuktu which still houses literature that goes back over 1000 years. Here's an article that might be very interesting - remember, there was not division between astronomy and astrology until the 18th century. https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2014-12-02-africas-ancient-astronomers-made-their-mark-in-culture-folklore

August is a month that asks a different question than most of us are used to answering. Instead of asking what's happening out there, it asks: Who are you becoming in the middle of it?

This week, Laurie explores the defining astrology of August 2026 and why the coming planetary shifts; from Venus entering Libra and Mars entering Cancer to the powerful Pisces Full Moon eclipse are less about reacting to the world's chaos and more about examining your own beliefs, motivations, and direction before taking action.

Against a backdrop of political upheaval, economic uncertainty, extreme weather, and constant distraction, Laurie shares practical ways to stay grounded, reconnect with your values, and rediscover meaning without becoming consumed by the collective noise.

Along the way, she pays tribute to legendary astrologer Joanne Wickenburg, whose scholarship and lifelong commitment to observation helped shape Laurie's own approach to astrology and reminds us why thoughtful study matters in an age of opinions and algorithms.

Listener questions cover finding joy in uncertain times, the Uranus opposition and midlife reinvention, protecting your energy, grounding practices, and how astrology can become a practical framework for understanding yourself rather than simply predicting events.

If the world feels louder than ever, this episode is an invitation to go within and challenge yourself to shifting your inner landscape to help shape a life experience worth diving into.

Episode LINKS

July Archives: Accuracy Report

AFA Joanne Wickenburg Books

Consultations with Laurie BOOK HERE

Time Stamps

00:00 – Remembering Joanne Wickenburg and her legacy
07:00 – The teacher who changed Laurie's career forever
18:00 – August astrology: self-examination before reaction
23:00 – Finding meaning and joy during uncertain times
33:20 – Understanding the Uranus opposition and midlife reinvention
37:25 – Astrology Q&A: city charts, eclipses and Saturn returns
43:15 – Protecting your energy and grounding during collective chaos
54:25 – Community updates, August classes, The Ralph Report and what Laurie is watching next

S7 Ep 38 Your host Laurie Rivers walks you through the astrology of August which technically kicks off with the July 29th Aquarius Full Moon.

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The Aquarius Full Moon is one of the most powerful lunations of the year. With Pluto, Jupiter, Uranus, Mars, and Venus all creating intense planetary dynamics, Laurie explains why this is not an ordinary Full Moon and why the days surrounding it could bring historic events, geopolitical escalations, disruptive weather, technology shocks, and major leadership developments.

More importantly, she explores how this same energy can become a catalyst for personal liberation. Rather than reinforcing old limitations, this Full Moon invites you to break through outdated beliefs, reclaim your agency, and use disruption as an opportunity for transformation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode

01:24 The cosmic rift: Full moon conjunct Pluto and opposition to Jupiter

02:20 How to navigate the energy of the full moon and upcoming astrological events

05:14 Predictions for August 2026: Environmental, political, and social insights

09:47 The importance of directing your narrative and beliefs

11:02 Managing systemic change: Strengths, community, and discernment

16:53 The significance of local action and self-sufficiency

22:42 Predictions for wildfires, environmental issues, and political shifts

28:50 Using astrology for personal empowerment and systemic liberation

37:35 The shadow concept in astrology and shadow work

40:48 Collective and personal impacts of lunar transits

56:35 The full moon in Aquarius: planetary aspects and global impacts

01:02:01 Potential leadership changes and global upheavals

01:12:45 Practical advice for navigating the energetic chaos

01:15:12 Community, self-care, and grounding practices

01:17:05 Upcoming projects, courses, and community support

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This week, Laurie returns to an audio-only format and shares why simplifying The Awake Space is the right move—for both her and the community. She discusses the future of the Patreon community, the importance of protecting spaces built on trust, and why sustainable teaching matters more than chasing algorithms.

Laurie also dives into the growing trend of AI-generated astrology, explaining why real astrological interpretation cannot be replicated by large language models or automated reports. Finally, she revisits André Barbault's famous "basket" aspect pattern, separating internet mythology from actual mundane astrology and sharing what she believes this week's planetary patterns may bring.

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00:00 Welcome back to audio & why the podcast is changing

02:24 Community changes, Patreon updates & scholarship memberships

03:08 An AI company asks me to review its astrology tool

04:23 Birthday week, visual impairment & returning to what works

05:18 Barbault's Basket: separating astrology from internet hype

06:30 2027 recordings, planner updates & settling in

07:38 Why audio is the format that fits me best

10:03 Building community instead of building a fandom

12:12 Why AI astrology reports don't work

16:16 The 2027 Astrology Planner & applied astrology

18:43 Living by Luna, new websites & what's coming next

20:43 My response to an AI company asking for free expertise

27:03 Why AI cannot replace a professional astrologer

31:08 Setting boundaries around free labor and expertise

34:11 What is Barbault's Basket really?

36:45 The planetary pattern behind the July 19–20 Basket

41:16 Leadership, power & what this cycle could bring

43:21 Saturn-Pluto cycles, history & preparing for 2028

47:25 Why community matters more than followers

49:47 What I expect this week astrologically

52:44 Recent prediction highlights & weekly forecast accuracy

54:55 Focus on yourself, not the panic

57:20 Birthday month, community invitation & closing thoughts

S7 Ep 37 - I clutch my pearls after ending up on the wrong side of TikTok

This week I'm back in the studio after the 2027 Predictions & Preparation event, and one thing became crystal clear: 2027 doesn't feel like the explosive years we've been through. It feels like a year of revelations, consequences, and long-running stories reaching completion.

We also explore Mercury Retrograde in Cancer and why this isn't about getting trapped in the past. It's an invitation to notice what has become stable, what still needs attention, and the stories we keep telling ourselves.

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• Why July's astrology points toward a completion cycle that extends into 2027
• What Mercury Retrograde in Cancer is really asking of us
• Leadership changes, hidden truths, and why some masks may begin to fall
• Why literacy, discernment, and critical thinking matter more than ever
• The difference between facts and the stories we build around them
• A personal lesson about healing PTSD by refusing to create unnecessary narratives
• My thoughts on CERN, timeline shifts, and why collective consciousness is more powerful than conspiracy theories
• Three simple questions to help you regulate your nervous system during stressful times
• An introduction to Living by Luna and how working with lunar rhythms builds agency instead of fear
• A preview of Astrology of the Child and why understanding children's perceptions changes everything

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Show Notes:

S7 ep 35 of The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers, you host walks you through understanding presence and why that's the key to moving through challenging and changing times. Laurie recounts her own journey in the moment dealing with aging parents while running The Awake Space and launching multiple projects.

Artist, Errol Rivers from Portland, Oregon joins Laurie to talk about their journey in life in living authentically. Errol is Laurie's brother and the community supported him in the Art of Elysium's art competition and fundraiser. Huge thanks to everyone's support. Laurie and Errol answer member's questions in part 1 of this interview, part 2 comes out in the Awake Space Community. You can find Errol's prints at BoneJax Curiosities in Portland, Oregon

Time Stamps

• 00:00 Welcome Back & July Updates
• 05:46 July Reflections: Cultivating Presence
• 19:49 July Community Updates & Astrology Classes
• 24:16 Interview with Errol Rivers
• 01:29:41 Living by Luna Journal Preview
• 01:31:58 Birthday Offers & Closing

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This week is a little different.

Recorded while walking through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park in London, Laurie shares reflections from one of the world's most beautiful parks before sitting down beneath a tree to break down the upcoming Capricorn Full Moon, Mercury retrograde in Cancer, and the astrological themes shaping July 2026.

This episode is about building on solid foundations rather than chasing perfection. If something isn't working, it doesn't automatically mean you've failed. It may simply need to be restructured.

Laurie also shares her broader outlook for July, including global trends, practical preparation, and why staying grounded in your own life matters more than getting swept away by headlines.

• A walk through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park
• Why the Capricorn Full Moon highlights structure and long-term success
• Mercury retrograde as an opportunity to revise instead of panic
• Why experience builds wisdom better than shortcuts
• The symbolism of the heron and rugged self-determination
• How to respond when life feels unstable
• July's major astrological themes
• Practical preparedness without fear
• Predictions for global events and political shifts
• Why community and calm matter during uncertain times

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00:00 Welcome from Kensington Gardens in London

01:05 Walking through the park and reflections on Henry Moore

02:15 Mercury retrograde in Cancer and why restructuring matters

04:25 Astrology is a guide, not a script

04:45 Thirty years of experience versus simply learning astrology

06:10 Serpentine Lake and introducing the Capricorn Full Moon

07:20 Foundations, ambition and long-term success

08:15 The Heron, self-reliance and strength

10:55 Reaching the café and preparing to discuss the Full Moon

12:15 Walking through Hyde Park and connecting with nature

16:30 Transition to the Full Moon chart

16:45 Capricorn Full Moon overview

18:05 Mercury retrograde: revise instead of despair

19:05 Mars in Gemini and global leadership changes

21:25 Political shifts and changing governance

23:00 Focusing on what is working in your own life

23:50 Travel updates and recording from London

24:45 Looking ahead to July 2026

26:15 Listener-supported podcast milestone and community update

28:20 Why staying calm matters during chaotic times

30:15 July's central theme: refine your effort

32:40 Productivity without depletion

33:40 How to prepare for July

36:00 Forecasts for weather, infrastructure and world events

38:10 Mid-July outlook and global developments

40:30 Leadership changes and political observations

42:30 Heat, water preparedness and practical advice

43:35 Final thoughts and invitation to join The Awake Space community

Mercury Retrograde, London Walks & Astrology Through History

In this special episode of The Awake Space, Laurie records her final podcast from London while walking through Chelsea and visiting the iconic Victoria and Albert Museum. Rather than a traditional studio episode, this is a reflective conversation about Mercury retrograde, navigating life's unexpected twists, and understanding astrology through the lens of history, culture, and philosophy. Along the way, Laurie shares personal updates, observations from her trip, and a fascinating exploration of how astrology evolved alongside science, art, religion, and society.

Why Mercury retrograde is often misunderstoodNavigating disruptions, delays, and changing plansPersonal reflections from Laurie's time in LondonFamily concerns and embracing life's unfolding cyclesUpdates on upcoming Awake Space events and programsA walking tour through Chelsea and the Victoria & Albert MuseumThe connection between astrology, astronomy, and navigationHow astrology evolved from ancient civilizations through the RenaissanceThe role of philosophy, science, religion, and culture in shaping astrological practice

Mercury retrograde often gets blamed for everything that goes wrong, but Laurie argues that its real function is redirection, revision, and review. The frustrations and delays are invitations to adjust course rather than reasons to panic. Sometimes Plan B turns out to be better than Plan A.

Whether dealing with travel disruptions, family concerns, or changing circumstances, Laurie reflects on viewing life through the lens of cycles rather than labeling experiences as good or bad. The challenge is not avoiding obstacles but learning how to meet them.

Astrology is not frozen in ancient times. Laurie explores how modern astrology developed through centuries of observation, mathematics, philosophy, and cultural exchange, particularly through the contributions of scholars in the Islamic world, Renaissance Europe, and later scientific thinkers.

The way astrology is practiced today reflects the eras that came before us. Just as art, science, religion, and politics evolved, astrology evolved alongside them. Understanding that history provides important context for interpreting astrology in the modern world.

From the Industrial Revolution to artificial intelligence, societies face recurring challenges around technological change. Laurie draws parallels between historical transitions and today's rapidly changing world, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and discernment.

00:00 Welcome from London and St. Luke's Church
02:00 Personal reflections on travel, family, and change
05:00 Awake Space updates and upcoming events
07:30 Why Mercury retrograde isn't the real problem
10:20 Walking through Chelsea toward the V&A Museum
14:25 How to navigate Mercury retrograde successfully
22:50 Ancient astrology, Sumeria, and historical roots
27:00 Entering the Victoria & Albert Museum
30:00 Medieval manuscripts, scribes, and astrology's history
40:00 Navigation instruments, astronomy, and astrology
44:00 Evolution versus tradition in astrological practice
48:00 Renaissance art and changing philosophies
53:00 Industrialization, technology, and cultural shifts
58:00 The Industrial Revolution and lessons for today
01:03:00 Timekeeping, clocks, and changing worldviews
01:07:00 Mercury, mythology, and astrological symbolism
01:09:00 Why discernment matters in astrology
01:11:00 Final reflections and closing thoughts

• The 2027 Year Ahead Presentation (rescheduled to July 11)
• The Awake Space Community
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• St. Luke's Church, Chelsea
• William Lilly
• Galileo Galilei
• Copernicus
• Carl Jung
• Roberto Assagioli
• Benjamin Dykes

In This EpisodeKey TakeawaysMercury Retrograde Is Not the VillainLife Happens in CyclesAstrology Is a Living TraditionHistory Shapes InterpretationAdaptation Is a Human SkillTimestampsMentioned in This Episode

1 Million Downloads, Venus in Leo, and How to Get the Most Out of an Astrology Reading

The Awake Space has officially surpassed 1 million downloads and listens, and Laurie takes a moment to celebrate this milestone with the community that made it possible.

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In this episode, Laurie reflects on the journey from recording podcasts in her backyard to building a globally listened-to, listener-supported show. She shares updates on Healing the Money Wound™, Living by Luna, and upcoming plans for The Awake Space community.

Then Laurie is joined by astrologers Damien Shelby, Susie, and Shelby for another installment of the Astrologers Roundtable, where they discuss how to prepare for an astrology consultation, how to ask better questions, and how astrology can help you navigate major life transitions with more confidence and clarity.

Finally, Laurie explores Venus in Leo, discussing confidence, self-worth, visibility, creativity, and what it means to stop seeking permission from others and start owning who you are.

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00:00 Welcome and celebrating 1 million downloads

02:15 How the podcast began and why listener support matters

04:35 Updates from The Awake Space community and magazine

06:40 Updates on Living by Luna and Healing the Money Wound™

08:55 Future plans for teaching, Laurie’s Lab, and upcoming projects

11:00 Social media updates, recovery, growth, and new branding

15:30 Personal update: dental health and self-care

18:00 Community updates and future astrology training opportunities

20:55 Astrologers Roundtable begins

21:30 How to prepare for an astrology reading

23:10 Why specific questions create better results

25:30 Examples of successful consultations

27:50 How astrologers create a safe and supportive environment

30:20 Why prepared clients get more from readings

32:40 Common fears about transits and astrology

35:00 How astrologers communicate difficult information

38:00 Final advice from the astrologers

40:15 Roundtable wrap-up and consultation information

41:50 Venus enters Leo

44:15 Confidence, presence, and "being queen"

48:50 Self-worth, security, and the deeper meaning of Venus

50:45 Working with the Gemini New Moon

53:15 June magazine, journal prompts, and community resources

54:15 Final thoughts and closing message

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This week on The Awake Space Podcast, Laurie explores one of the most hopeful astrological alignments of 2026: the Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer.

As Laurie prepares to record the audiobook for Healing the Money Wound: The Framework for Rebuilding Confidence, Value and Wealth, she reflects on confidence, self-worth, and the importance of recognizing your own value rather than waiting for the world to assign it to you.

Laurie shares why hope matters, why fear-based media profits from your attention, and how this week's astrology invites you to focus on comfort, security, and appreciation rather than scarcity and anxiety.

Then Laurie is joined by Amy Philbin, astrologer, business mentor, and former TikTok creator who traded hustle culture for a purpose-built life in Crete, Greece. Together they discuss entrepreneurship, reinvention, intuition, scaling a business, living abroad, and what it means to truly bet on yourself.

If you've been waiting for permission to start building the life you want, this episode is your reminder that nobody is coming to pick you. You have to choose yourself.

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00:00 Introduction and opening thoughts

01:10 Golden Tempo, hope, and why inspiration matters

02:00 Venus-Jupiter conjunction and recording Healing the Money Wound

03:00 Why fear-based content dominates social media

04:30 Protecting your own dopamine and perspective

06:00 Enjoying moments of inspiration without attachment

07:30 Recovery update and audiobook recording plans

09:00 Political astrology, Saturn retrograde, and summer forecasts

11:00 2027 Preparation & Predictions Event preview

12:00 Venus-Jupiter in Cancer: security, self-worth, and appreciation

14:00 How appreciation creates value

16:00 Building comfort instead of chasing endless wealth

16:45 Health update and lessons from slowing down

17:30 Current events and observations

28:25 Community updates and announcements

29:30 New members welcomed to The Awake Space

31:45 Interview begins: Amy Philbin joins the podcast

32:00 Meeting through TikTok and discovering shared roots in Portland

41:00 Books, philosophy, and growing up in the Pacific Northwest

49:00 Amy's journey from Tarot creator to business mentor

58:00 Moving to Crete and building a life abroad

1:03:00 Why people need examples of what's possible

1:05:00 Amy's daily life in Greece

1:10:00 Betting on yourself and embracing uncertainty

1:14:00 Building scalable businesses for spiritual entrepreneurs

1:20:00 Money as a resource, not a destination

1:24:00 Using astrology in business strategy

1:26:00 Amy's upcoming retreats and future plans

1:27:30 Interview concludes

1:28:00 Final reflections on women building lives on their own terms

1:30:00 Laurie's early astrology career and lessons learned

1:34:00 Why nobody starts at the finish line

1:35:00 Closing message: choose yourself and begin now

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June opens with a simple challenge: adapt with analysis.

In this episode, Laurie Rivers breaks down the major astrology of June 2026 and explains why this month is less about reacting and more about refining. As Jupiter prepares to enter Leo and Mercury heads toward retrograde, June asks us to reassess commitments, separate inspiration from fear, and stop arguing for our limitations.

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Laurie explores the month's biggest astrological influences, revisits several headline predictions from her 2026 Preparations & Predictions event, and discusses why critical thinking may be one of the most important skills of the year.

She also takes a closer look at the increasingly discussed Barbault's Basket, what it actually represents astrologically, and why the energy building through June and July could signal significant institutional, economic, and cultural shifts.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to June and surviving the UK heatwave
03:35 The podcast industry, independence, and why listener support matters
16:06 June's big theme: Adapt with Analysis
20:29 Practical ways to work with June's energy
24:53 Key astrological dates and transits for June 2026
27:06 Predictions for June headlines, weather, economics, and global events
41:20 Why outrage is not a strategy
50:43 Security, self-worth, and taking practical action
56:17 What's in the headlines? mini- forecasts for early June
01:01:41 Understanding Barbault's Basket and what it may signal
01:08:30 Accountability season and why flexibility wins

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00:00 — Recording From London
Laurie records from a very warm hotel room in London while recovering from a summer cold, reflecting on travel, creativity, and visiting the Chelsea Flower Show.

08:10 — Astro-Cartography & Relocation Astrology
A deep dive into locational astrology, relocation charts, Pluto lines, and why astro-cartography reflects your energy interacting with a place rather than a place “controlling” you. Laurie explains how her relocated chart expresses differently in London.

18:45 — Travel, Healing & Creative Energy
Laurie discusses returning to London decades after difficult experiences in the 1990s, how walking and movement affect her physically, and why this trip feels restorative instead of purely healing.

24:20 — Heat Waves, Climate & Cooling Hacks
Practical advice for surviving extreme heat including hydration, electrolytes, cooling towels, peppermint spray tricks, and concerns about increasingly intense global temperatures and fire seasons.

31:00 — Massive Systemic Change & 2028 Astrology
Laurie discusses the larger societal shifts she believes began accelerating in 2020, concerns about institutional restructuring, accountability, political instability, and why the years leading into 2028 are significant astrologically.

45:30 — Ashley St. Clair Astrology Analysis
A breakdown of the reported birth chart of Ashley St. Clair, including Cancer Venus/Mars themes around family protection, Scorpio Moon secrecy, and Laurie’s thoughts on media figures, power structures, and political realignment.

1:03:40 — Community News & Upcoming Events
Updates from The Awake Space including group readings, the 2027 Preparation & Prediction Event, Astrology Crew resources, live streams, and a member success story about career transition through transit timing.

1:20:15 — Berbault’s Basket & Astrology of the Week
Discussion of André Barbault, cyclical astrology, Mars square Pluto, Pluto retrograde, global heat, fires, travel disruption, disease concerns, and why Laurie believes humanity is entering one of the most transformational periods in modern history.

Laurie opens from London — Chelsea Flower Show in full swing — with an energy forecast for the week and why the timing is genuinely good for deliberate, grounded action. Then she's joined by the Awake Space astrology crew (Damien, Shelby, and Suzy) for a round table on how ethical astrologers communicate with clients, and why "knowing enough to be dangerous" can keep you stuck.

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Week's Energy Overview 10:39 Getting It on Paper: Mind Maps Over To-Do Lists 17:15 The Blinders Concept 33:40 Tech Glitches & New Member Shoutouts 37:54 Astrologers Round Table: How We Communicate With Clients 40:19 Damien: The Reading That Could Have Derailed Everything 44:59 Shelby: Mercury, Timing Windows & Crunchy Transits 47:25 Saturn Reframed: Structure, Not Punishment 01:03:18 When Clients Want Agreement With Their Limitations 01:07:30 Knowing Enough to Be Dangerous 01:10:12 How Laurie Trains Her Astrologers 01:12:27 Ethical Astrology: Handing Power Back 01:15:50 Wrap-Up: Deliberate Action Now, Cha-Ching by October

S7 Ep 27

In this episode of the popular talk show, The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers you'll discover information about locational astrology which includes astro-cartography.

Your host Laurie Rivers discusses the difference between transits and return charts, why all astrology deals with locations, and why relocating is not always going to give you the results you desire.

Plus she answers questions from the Awake Space Magazine subscribers and gives you the must know info about the Taurus New Moon coming up on May 16th.

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Takeaways

• Astrology and locational astrology
• The impact of planetary returns
• The significance of transits and planetary returns
• The privilege of being part of systemic change Locational astrology is one of the oldest forms of astrology.
• Understanding locational astrology can help us know how different energies play a role in our lives.
• Astrology is a system that symbolically maps out our being as spiritual beings having a human experience.
• The planets aren't causal; they are reflective, and the future is a tree with many branches.
• Groupthink and individual consciousness are influenced by Uranus, which governs both groupthink and disruptive thought.

Chapters

• 00:00 Astrology and Locational Astrology
• 08:13 Systemic Change and Privilege
• 14:16 The Impact of Location on Experience
• 20:15 Understanding Astrology and Groupthink
• 31:26 The Nature of Astrology

The Awake Space Podcast with Laurie Rivers covers a range of topics including travel plans, astrology classes, Patreon updates, and discussions on collective action and consciousness. Laurie shares insights on bypassing, resistance, and the impact of social conditioning. The podcast also features community news and a Q&A segment. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including resilience, systemic skills, judgment, radical acceptance, and spiritual experiences. Laurie Rivers shares personal experiences and insights on these themes, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and healing.

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Takeaways

• Collective action and consciousness are key themes in the podcast, emphasizing the importance of community and shared responsibility.
• The discussion on bypassing and resistance highlights the need for self-awareness and accountability in personal growth and spiritual development. Resilience is built on seven factors and can be learned.
• Radical acceptance involves feeling into discomfort without judgment or story.
• Knowledge is not power unless you know how to use it.
• Spiritual experiences and connections to guides can be deeply personal and transformative.

Chapters

• 00:00 Travel Plans and Updates
• 05:04 Alignment and Manifestation
• 10:26 Virtue and Accountability
• 18:01 Resilience and Radical Acceptance
• 45:43 Spiritual Experiences and Connection to Guides

S7 Ep 25 of The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers is diving into the depths as we approach the Scorpio Full Moon on May 1, 2026. As always Laurie walks you through the energy up on deck and gives you tips and tools on how to deal with these interesting cosmic shifts. Plus Laurie hosts best selling author, Wendy Mata, for a beautiful conversation around their new book, Bruja Curendera which explores Wendy's heritage, lineage, and offers guidance for life's journey.

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In S7 Ep 23 of the popular talk show, The Awake Space Podcast your host, Laurie Rivers gives you your weekly dose of insights and practical guidance for making it through these interesting times.

This week we have that uncommonly good day on the 23rd of April, it's most likely economic news and we could see an increase in hiring in the market place. She gives you the must know info on how to make it through the week with Mars still conjunct Saturn in Aries, and how to use the energy to your advantage. It's not a stop sign, it's a take action with a goal in mind.

Laurie answers questions from the Awake Space Membership and helps you understand what's going on with the low energy, how to take care of your energy while remaining in those important relationships, as well giving you the deets you need to surf the cosmic tide as Uranus slides into Gemini.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Awake Space Podcast

00:26 Uranus in Gemini: Understanding the Shift

01:42 Community Connection and Support

02:40 Exciting Updates and Predictions

04:00 Community Engagement and Preparedness

06:45 Predictions and Planning for 2026

09:00 Financial Insights and Global Events

10:37 Leadership Challenges and Global Strain

12:56 Mars-Saturn Conjunction: Strategic Action

15:54 Motivation during Mars conjunct Saturn

22:33 Cosmic Influences and Future Predictions

24:49 The Shift in Energy Towards 2026

26:36 Astrological Insights and Economic Predictions

29:23 Global Perspectives and Leadership Changes

32:00 Community Engagement and Technological Improvements

40:13 Understanding Astrology: Overcoming Confusion

42:50 Chart Reading Level One: A Structured Approach

45:46 Technological Innovations and Communication

48:54 Personal Growth and Channeling

51:52 Navigating Relationships and Interdependency

54:53 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries

57:27 Understanding Codependency vs. Interdependency

59:40 The Role of Empathy and Support

01:02:23 Finding Solutions in Difficult Times

01:05:17 Harnessing the Energy of Uranus in Gemini

01:08:23 The Power of Positive Thinking

01:11:11 Conclusion and Future Insights

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In S7 Ep 22 Your host Laurie Rivers explores the role the moon plays in life from the internal workings in the natal chart to the external happenings on the day to day. Laurie helps you understand how the energy of the moment which includes the Artemis ii mission helps illustrate the power of the moon in shaping humanity. "The Moon shows our humanity" and how by learning to be self aware, notice your cyclical patterns you can further adapt and grow.

Laurie shares some insights from her second edition of the Living by Luna process coming out end of April. For more on this watch Part 2 in the Awake Space Community on Wednesday April 15, 2026.

In this episode of The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers, the host discusses the theme of letting go and strategies for managing outcomes. She also delves into the concept of accountability and the importance of understanding what is within our control. Additionally, she explores the relationship between money, work, and self-validation, emphasizing the need to let go of societal programming and embrace personal values. The conversation delves into the theme of letting go and surrendering, exploring the process of releasing control and embracing what unfolds. It also addresses the concept of the money wound, examining learned structures and patterns related to financial behavior.

Takeaways

• Letting go of outcomes is integral to managing stress and finding peace.
• Understanding what is within our control and learning to let go of what is not can lead to a sense of empowerment and freedom. Letting go and surrendering lead to empowerment and a shift from feeling powerless to feeling empowered.
• The money wound reflects learned patterns and structures related to financial behavior, and recognizing these patterns can lead to positive change.

Chapters

• 00:00 Exploring Letting Go
• 06:38 Mercury in Aries and Letting Go
• 12:01 Navigating Outcomes and Self-Reflection
• 18:01 Letting Go and Surrendering
• 26:42 The Money Wound and Financial Behavior

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The conversation delves into the significance of resonance, consciousness, and energy in understanding the collective and individual energy influences. Laurie puts things into clear perspective that it's not about pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, and it is about taking accountability for your own power.

Laurie shares for the first time in public how in a moment of despair in 1999, a messenger appeared not once, but twice. As we move through these times of massive systemic change, it's essential for all of us to "Stand and Deliver" our time, talents, and abilities to help shape the reality in which we want to live. This is both an individual and collective pathway...

In the last third of the episode, Laurie walks you through what's up with the astrology in April 2026 and what you can do to surf the cosmic currents.

Takeaways

• Resonance, consciousness, and energy are key factors in understanding the collective and individual energy influences.
• The importance of recognizing and addressing personal energy and its impact on mental and emotional well-being. Belief matters
• Observing without judgment
• Clearing energy is important

Chapters

• 00:00 Recognizing and Addressing Personal Energy Influences
• 39:52 Perception of Energy
• 45:44 Working with Energy
• 51:12 Community News & Shoutouts
• 01:00:57 Consolidating Resources in April
• 01:10:19 Full Moon in Libra

S7 Episode 19 of the Awake Space with Laurie Rivers is dedicated to helping you do more than just make it through the week. Laurie breaks down the must know info on how to use the energy of the week into practical guidance. The astrology of the end of March is crunchy and bumpy, Laurie helps you make it through with real world strategies that help you focus on what matters most to you.

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Chapters

00:00 Creativity as Rebellion and Empowerment

03:10 Grounding vs. Centering: Understanding Our Energy

05:58 Navigating Systemic Change and Personal Power

08:46 The Role of Community in Creative Expression

12:04 Practical Tips for Centering and Breathing

14:55 Harnessing Creativity for Problem Solving

17:45 Preparing for Change: Stocking Up and Gardening

21:05 Imagination and Protection: Shields of Energy

29:37 Navigating Physical and Emotional Energy

32:02 The Power of Community and Creativity

34:44 Creativity as an Act of Rebellion

38:35 Using Energy to Our Advantage

44:09 Personal Growth Amidst Global Change

49:12 Taking Action for Self-Care

54:53 Building Resilience Through Creativity

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S7 Ep 17 Your host Laurie Rivers helps you understand how to shape your intentions for one of the most powerful New Moons this year. The new moon in Pisces is sextile Uranus in Taurus and is daring you to go big or go home. While the world is worlding it's essential that everyday people lean into their creativity and inspiration to craft their visions into reality but uniquely and with strategic insight.

Laurie shares her "Thoughts for the Month" from The Awake Space Magazine March Issue reminding you to create what you want to see more of in the world. Remember, if we can't control it, then focus on what we can!

Laurie runs down what this week in March looks like in the outer world and reminds you that there are things that you can do and gives advice about managing through emergencies. As well as pointing out the predictions from the 2026 Predictions she wrote in June 2025 - She adds prep information on all levels from physical to emotional.

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In S7 Ep 16 your host Laurie Rivers walks you through how to create stability in changing times applying processes and frameworks including astrology.

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Takeaways

• Navigating Times of Change
• You are not broken, you adapted and you can adapt again
• Using Mercury Retrograde in Pisces through the last 10 days until Mercury Stations direct on March 20th

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In S7 Ep 15, master astrologer Laurie Rivers is your host on The Awake Space Podcast, and she's guiding you through the astrology of March 2026 giving you the info she wrote back in June 2025. We have the Moon in Leo making a t-square with Mars in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus on Monday morning this could be a heck of a big bang. Then Mars slides into Pisces later on Monday and on the 3rd (4th) of March there is the Total Lunar Eclipse. Laurie covers this and more in this episode.

One of the ways Laurie serves as an astrologer is in how she translates the astrology into applied energy work and applied action. It's not just about what is happening, it's how you can use the energy of the moment and she really drills down the Big Idea for March and how you can move through the wild an chaotic energy of the shifting cosmic tides.

Included in this episode is Awake Space Community News and Laurie's teaching schedule in March 2025.

Enjoy a short clip from The Astrologers' Round Table Podcast, Laurie Rivers poses questions to Damien, Shelby and Suzzy the astrologers who consult at wokeastrology.com (Full Episode comes out mid-week)

Laurie ends the podcast discussing the Mars-Uranus square that happened and the upcoming Mars Uranus conjunction in July. Then winds up the podcast with the Total Lunar Eclipse info you need to make the most of the energy on March 3 2024.

00:00 March Predictions and Cosmic Shifts

02:50 When it is personal and navigating through it

04:59 Astrology vs. Mediumship: Understanding the Differences

05:09 The Magic in Chaos

07:51 Understanding Your Power

10:26 Astrological Insights for March

12:48 Navigating Personal and Global Events

15:40 The Power of Alignment and Intent

17:55 BIG IDEA for March

20:51 The astrology for March 2026

23:12 Global Weather and Conflict Predictions

45:16 Welcoming New Community Members and Astrology Crew Updates

47:48 Clip from The Astrologers' Round Table Podcast

01:00:56 Reconnecting Through Astrology

01:11:02 Harnessing the Energy of the Lunar Eclipse

01:29:58 Finding Peace Amidst Chaos

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In S7 Ep 13 master astrologer and systems thinker, Laurie Rivers gives you the run down for the interesting astrology of the week. Monday is a Mondayist Monday with the Moon in Taurus making a square to Mars in Aquarius, then making a conjunction with Uranus in Taurus - and Laurie breaks down what they can look like in the outer world.

She runs you through the difference between mundane and personal energy and how the energy plays out. As well as answering a listener's husband's question about receptivity to transit energy (spoiler: the answer is no). Bouncing off the question she discusses how to best use the Mercury Retrograde energy to your best advantage.

Laurie winds up the episode discussing how to use the breakthrough energy of Mars square Uranus as we wind out the week. It's all about pushing past the obvious blocks to crafting our security.

00:00 Navigating Personal Challenges and Astrology

05:06 Understanding Transits and Their Impact

07:52 Monday Feb 23 energy is wild!

09:23 Potential Increase in Seismic Activity (Global)

11:10 Global weather this week

14:15 Explaining how transits reflect where we're at consciously

20:04 Pisces Mercury Retrograde and how to use it.

26:51 Community Announcements & Shoutouts

30:26 Books, Classes and more...

36:25 Navigating Economic Disruption and AI Challenges

41:35 Creativity in Times of Crisis

47:23 The art of Authenticity

52:18 Optimism as realism and Creating a Better Future

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Grab your surf board, the Cosmic Tsunami is up with the Aquarius New Moon. The Aquarius New Moon kicks down the door of systemic change and opens the door to possibilities IF we take proactive strength based positions in our intentions.

In S7 Ep 11, your host master astrologer, Laurie Rivers joins you gleeful after weeks of unexplained illness is finally solved. We can all laugh about it now. Then she walks you through understanding how to use the energy at hand to break free into a future of your own authentic creation. It's not about high vibes, it's not about wishful thinking, it's methodical intentions that get you through these "interesting times."

Laurie also covers a bit of what to expect in the outer world, what's up with DJT's health over the next two weeks and then guides you through the power of setting clear intentions.

Chapters

00:00 The Unexpected Poisoning: A Personal Journey

11:45 Astrology and Health: Understanding Cosmic Influences

15:08 Navigating Challenges: The Importance of Support and Community

15:25 Aquarius New Moon - Cosmic Tsunami

49:40 Awake Space Community News & Shoutouts

53:10 DTJ's Physicality Is Under Strain

58:21 New Moon Intension setting guide

In S7 Ep 10, you host Laurie Rivers guides you through understanding the energetical shifts of the week as Venus moves into Pisces and Saturn slides into Aries.

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This week we explore how to move out of analysis paralysis and into aligned action using the current astrology.

With Mercury and Venus in Pisces, clarity does not come from forcing answers. It comes from sensing the signal beneath the noise. Many people right now are not stuck because they lack effort, but because the internal signal is fogged. When the signal clears, decision capacity returns and life begins to reorganize.

We then look ahead to Saturn in Aries, moving toward its conjunction with Neptune, and what this shift demands: grounded action, clean intention, and movement that comes from alignment rather than pressure. Laurie gives you examples of how to use the energy effectively depending on where the transit falls outside of your natal chart (activating a house) - For deeper info on Saturn in Aries check out this presentation Laurie did for members of the Awake Space in 2025 https://www.patreon.com/posts/saturn-in-aries-129405527

In this episode:
• Why overthinking happens when the internal signal is unstable
• How Pisces restores clarity without forcing decisions
• The role of Saturn in rebuilding decision strength
• How to move from fog → clarity → aligned action

Laurie ends the podcast with an exercise designed to help you create an internal safe space from which you can take the logical next step.

If you have been feeling stuck, uncertain, or unable to move forward, this episode will help you understand how clarity returns and how aligned movement begins.

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The week and month kicked off with the Full Moon in Leo and gets more interesting as it moves along with Uranus starting it's station direct on the 3rd and is direct on the 5th, we'll be having Saturn buzzing through the final degrees of Pisces before it makes Aries it's home for the next 2 years.

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One of my favorite things about The Awake Space Community is the heart centered community. Patron Stephanie P. posted screenshots from a FB message from the owner of Prelude Breakfast Bar in NW Arkansas. I was so moved by the message I wanted to share it with you because it so eloquently expresses so much of what I try to teach here. I think you'll be moved, too. We forget the power of we (aquarius) and that none of us are free (aquarius) if only some of us are free (aquarius). E Pluribus Unim

I go over how to deal with all of the big energy this month and let me tell you it is very overstimulating energy. You're not alone. Grounding isn't so easy this month, coming to center as often as possible is necessary. Community members be sure to use the meditations to reduce stress and over thinking in the Awake Space! https://www.patreon.com/collection/1317185

I end the podcast talking about what Saturn in Aries is offering up once it comes flying into Aries. It does kick off a time of accountability, but not just for a select few evil doers, everyone needs to hold themselves accountable. Accountability, like karma isn't all bad and I walk you through how to move through the Saturn in Aries period using the energy to your advantage. The show closes out talking about Uranus making it's station this week and what will and won't work.

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Update

05:50 Astrology and Personal Growth

06:47Saturn in Aries: Accountability and Reflection

07:06 Sassy Beginnings and Personal Updates

09:12 Astrology and Overstimulation in Current Times

12:01 Navigating Emotional Responses and Taking Action

14:45 A powerful message shared by a community member

29:09 Understanding February's Energies and Stress Management

29:25 Supporter Shoutouts!

31:10 Accountability and Responsibility in the Age of Saturn in Aries

39:08 Building Security and Embracing Opportunities

50:48 Finding Your Calling and Community Engagement

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Another wild week begins, Neptune enters Aries and Mars meets up with Pluto the icy fire fueled by the Moon in Gemini. In this episode of The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers, your host walks you through understanding the energy up on deck, how to surf the cosmic tide and how to transmit energy instead of being whipped up in the astral currents.

Neptune in Aries begins a new era that lasts for 14 years, and starting on the 26th the fog dispels and it's time to find our inner fire.

Though the week is intense, the people will rise to the occaison and dare we say it's okay to start getting your hopes up. The pressure cooker builds up as we head towards February.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:59 Astrological Insights

03:01 Navigating Uncertainty: A Call for Hope

08:55 Understanding the Current Energy Dynamics

14:09 Community Engagement and Accountability

19:42 Community Celebrations and Support

22:06 Welcoming New Members

22:08 The Foundations of Energy Work

27:53 The Role of Collective Energy

33:27 The Importance of Accountability

37:40 Defense Against The Dark Arts: Visualizing and Radiating Energy

43:03 Global Weather Patterns and Predictions

48:50 The Role of Helpers in Times of Crisis

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In S7 Ep 4 your host, Laurie Rivers walks you through the shifting cosmic currents starting January 19 2026. Aquarius season begins and with it we see the cosmic tide whip up. People will be showing up in community, disrupting the status quo, and there's going to be some real interesting disruption happening.

Rivers walks you through this week's astrology and what that means for the collective and for you personally!

Laurie gives you the must know info on how to move through this energy and how to use it to your advantage.

You can harness the disruptive energy to make a difference in your life! Laurie walks you through that as well.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Awake Space Podcast

00:26 Keeping April in mind as we go through the chaos

01:44 Understanding Astrology and Historical Context

02:23 Looking Ahead: Economic Shifts and Community Support

03:25 Understanding Energy and Predictions

08:45 The Impact of Collective Energy

13:34 Personal Agency and Community Engagement

16:25 Astrological Overview for January 2026

17:40 The Passion of Aquarius Energy

19:04 Strategies for Coping with Economic Challenges

25:11 Resilience and Personal Growth

33:12 Finding Joy in Adversity

35:29 Welcoming New Members

37:28 Setting the Tone for the Episode

37:46 Introduction: Navigating Turbulent Times

40:09 Embracing Change: The Energy of Aquarius

42:28 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

44:18 Introducing Core 12: A Methodology for Conscious Living

46:29 Building Community: The Importance of Connection

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The energy is serious in January 2026, destabilizing, and demanding that people show up for themselves. In S7 Ep 3, your host and master astrologer, Laurie Rivers does more than give you a head's up on what the energy is doing this week, she gives you practical guidance on how to use the energy to your advantage.

Laurie also goes through some of the forecasts she gave for January 2026 from her 2026 Predictions and Preparations event. You can grab access to the video here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2026-year-ahead-147087058 (Patrons at the $33 level get access) as part of their membership. Use code: 53943 to save $22 on Patreon.

Chapters

00:00 Getting through another wild week

00:25 Real-World Applications of Astrology

01:41 Navigating Global Changes and Personal Well-Being

02:35 Astrology and Consciousness Management

03:41 Introduction to Astrology and Personal Growth

06:14 Navigating Uncertainty and Finding Security

08:58 Understanding Consciousness and Decision-Making

11:50 The Role of Capricorn Energy in Building Foundations

14:22 Deconstruction and Renovation of Self

17:53 World Events and Predictions for the Future

19:36 The Complex Situation in Iran

24:27 Astrological Predictions for January

27:15 Navigating Chaos and Building Security

31:51 Recognizing Humanity and Local Community Engagement

35:05 Astrology and Community Engagement

38:23 The Power of the New Moon in Capricorn

49:46 Building Strong Foundations for Security

55:16 Navigating Future Challenges and Community Building

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The world feels unstable right now. This episode is about what actually helps.

In this week’s episode of The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers explains why this is a systems moment, not a prediction moment. Astrology isn’t about fear or fate. It’s about pattern recognition and building personal structure that holds up during uncertainty.

With heavy Capricorn energy in play, this is the time to focus on scaffolding, skills, and sustainable systems. Not hustle. Not shortcuts. Real stability.

This episode is a reminder that security is built, not given — and you can start right where you are.

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SHOW NOTES

In S6 Ep 14 of The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers you discover what it takes to navigate the energy of 2026, especially the first part of the year before the energy makes a dramatic shift in March/April and we truly feel like we're in a new era.

No, it's not going to be peace, love and light in the outer world, and Laurie guides you through understanding what it takes to create that from within and that's our focus here at the Awake Space in 2026.

The Astrologers' Roundtable has the astrologers from Laurie's website wokeastrology.com discussing a patron question "What was the hardest part of learning astrology?"

As always there is much gratitude to the wonderful Awake Space Community members with our newest members shoutouts!

Chapters

00:00 Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Change

00:53 Embracing 2026: Building Stability and Security

19:58 The Importance of Patrons in Podcasting

20:55 Welcoming New Members and Community Engagement

22:20 Astrologers' Roundtable

26:27 Embracing Lifelong Learning in Astrology

30:28 Unlearning and Rebuilding Astrological Knowledge

33:43 Finding Trustworthy Sources in Astrology

38:49 The Evolution of Astrological Interpretation

42:25 The Role of Technology in Modern Astrology

44:50 The Importance of Note-Taking and Retention

54:24 Embracing Vulnerability and Personal Growth

56:58 Healing the Money Wound and Building Confidence

01:00:01 Navigating Life's Challenges and Finding Security

01:03:09 Looking Ahead: 2026 and the Future of Astrology

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IN THE EPISODE

Your host Laurie Rivers offers up the winning strategies to build with a forward focus as we head into 2026. She lets you in on where things are going with the Awake Space and her plans to help you build stability and sustainability next year and beyond. She also shares why astrology has been her laboratory and her framework is the applied results that has helped clients and students from around the world.

Plus you get to find out what astrologers really can "see" in a chart during the Astrologers' Roundtable

And Laurie gives you must know info about 2026 and how you can tackle it starting this week.

Chapters

00:00 Setting Intentions During Solstice Week

03:05 Previewing 2026: Predictions and Preparation

04:21 Astrology as a Tool for Growth and Healing

04:47 Reflecting on the Year and Future Planning

07:29 Shifting Perspectives: From Mundane to Uplifting

10:10 The Quest for Understanding: Personal Journey and Insights

13:00 The Power of Optimism and Inner Light

15:52 Astrology as a Tool for Personal Growth

18:43 Navigating Chaos: The Energy of 2026

21:04 Understanding Patterns: The Key to Growth

27:27 Astrology as a Laboratory for Personal Transformation

34:55 Thanks To Our Newest Members

37:23 Astrologer's RoundTable

55:57 Introduction to Astrology and Self-Knowledge

57:23 2026 Predictions and Personal Energy

59:55 Observing Energy and Managing Urgency

01:03:05 Accountability and Planning for 2026

01:05:00 Setting Conditions for Expansion

01:06:36 A Few Political Predictions for 2026

Getting you ready for 2026!

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S6 Ep 12 Summary

In this episode, Laurie Rivers discusses the importance of energy awareness as we approach 2026. She emphasizes the need to understand how energy works, the influence of media, and the significance of setting intentions, especially during the new moon. Laurie also explores the concept of free will and consciousness, advocating for a non-deterministic approach to astrology and personal growth. She highlights the role of astrologers in helping individuals navigate their paths and encourages listeners to embrace their agency in shaping their futures.

PLUS enjoy a mini episode of The Astrologer's Round Table, with Suzzy Evolutionary, Damien Bartlett and Shelby Lordi as they discuss why astrologer's go to other astrologers and what to expect in consultations and what are the red flags.

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Energy and Control

03:55 The Role of Free Will in Predictions

07:11 Navigating Duality and Free Will

10:03 Astrology as a Tool for Self-Understanding

12:30 The Importance of Energy Awareness

15:16 Consulting Astrologers for Personal Growth

17:39 Harnessing Energy for the New Moon

18:11 Astrologer's Roundtable

45:54 Community Updates and Shoutouts

49:21 New Moon in Sagittarius: Setting Intentions

49:38 Introduction and Upcoming Events

50:36 New Moon in Sagittarius: Setting Intentions

52:54 Overcoming Obstacles in Personal Growth

56:08 Embracing Opportunities in 2026

58:19 Accountability and Optimism for the New Year

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In S6 Ep 11 host Laurie Rivers walks you through the final round of the planets as she walks you through Uranus, Neptune and Pluto and the role they play in your natal chart.

But first, Laurie talks about why the videos have been moved on to Patreon (you can watch for free) and how you can help the podcast reach 1 million listens by the end of the year! We're only 18,000 listens (on all platforms) away from 1 million! So exciting.

Plus Laurie discusses what's she's rolling out in 2026 to help people become more empowered than ever. She winds up the episode introducing her framework called: Energy Mechanics and why she spend decades developing it.

Next week Laurie explores more energy mechanics with you and how to use your astrology to make the most of the Sagittarius New Moon.

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S6 Ep 10 - Your host, master astrologer Laurie Rivers guides you through the energy of December 2025 and gives you the key info you need to wind up the year and begin 2026.

In this episode you'll find out why even though Mercury is direct why things are still so intense, and what you can do to help take the pressure off.

Check out the last 9 episodes for the Using Your Astrology series where Laurie breaks down how to use your astrology to become all of who you came here to be.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to December 2025 Astrology Insights

00:59 Community Support and Podcast Philosophy

01:53 Exploring Life Beyond Headlines

03:28 Introduction to Astrology and Year-End Mindset

06:31 Preparing for 2026: Predictions and Mindset

09:26 Expectations and Outcomes: The Power of Mindset

12:10 Navigating December: Embracing Change and Authenticity

14:50 Patterns and Accountability: Taking Charge of Your Life

18:01 Transmuting Experiences: Building Authenticity

20:49 Creating Meaningful Memories: The Essence of the Season

23:17 Community and Support: The Role of Patrons

27:05 Upcoming Events and Exclusive Content

27:27 December Astrology Insights

30:37 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth

33:14 Celebrating Humanity's Resilience

36:13 Looking Ahead to 2026

We're talking about Saturn!

Using your astrology to take charge of your life means reframing your mindset when it comes to what planets mean and how you can harness the energy to your best advantage.

In S6 Ep 9 master astrologer, Laurie Rivers walks you through getting to grips with Saturn in a way that moves beyond pop astrology making Saturn out to be the bad guy.

In this episode you'll understand why Saturn offers you the structure you need to create a forward focused life and gain authority over yourself.

Plus you'll find out how Karma works, not as a cosmic punishment but rather cause and effect.

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