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Venus retrograde is coming, and we'll be going deep. Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio on October 3, travels back into Libra, and doesn’t station direct until November 13. Add the pre- and post-retrograde shadows, and we’re looking at more than three months of Venus asking us to pay attention to what we value, what we want, and whether the lives we’re living match either one. In this episode of...

We had a whole lot more to say about this week’s astrology than what made it into this video. 😂 We originally recorded a big section on the **Mars–Jupiter square**, then got interrupted and paused the recording. When we came back, that entire first part of the video had vanished. Gone. Apparently Mercury wasn’t finished with us yet. So, we pick things up with **Mars square Neptune** as we move th...

This week is a big one. Mercury finally leaves Cancer and moves into Leo, Venus is busy making aspects from her own sign of Libra, Mars moves into Cancer — and right in the middle of it all, we have the August 12 total solar eclipse in Leo. We take a closer look at this South Node eclipse and what it might be asking us to release, while also looking at all the astrology happening around it. With p...

August opens with a very different feeling than July. In this week's Sky Notes, Tracy and Lillian do a July debrief, discuss the astrology of the overall cultural patterns we’re living through, and explore why August feels more grounded, purposeful, and quietly preparatory as we move toward eclipse season. We discuss: Chiron's retrograde and its final return through Aries What the Chiron in Aries...

The final week of July 2026 marks a major turning point in the astrology. The Lunar Nodes change signs, Saturn turns retrograde, Jupiter reaches the heart of the Sun (Jupiter cazimi), and the stage is set for an entirely new chapter to begin. A quick Mercury retrograde confession... If you watched this episode and wondered why we never talked about the Aquarius Full Moon—even though it's mentioned...

This week's astrology has a noticeably different feel. Mars and Saturn help us build something that lasts, while Jupiter forms supportive aspects to Neptune and Uranus, opening the door to inspiration, opportunity and unexpected breakthroughs. Leo season begins midweek, Mercury stations direct on Thursday, and we also experience a long Void of Course Moon that can become surprisingly productive—if...

Wondering why this week feels like life is alternating the gas pedal and the brake intermittently? This week's astrology has a serious case of what Tracy calls the **"Hurkey Jerky."** With Mercury retrograde, a powerful Mercury cazimi, a Cancer New Moon, multiple Void of Course Moons, and major outer planet aspects building, the energy is full of starts, stops, insights, and unexpected course corr...

July began with a bang. This 2nd week we're coming off major astrological shifts, including Mars entering Gemini, Jupiter entering Leo, and a Full Moon that sets the tone for an incredibly dynamic month ahead. In this episode of Sky Notes, Tracy and Lillian explore the astrology of July 5–11, discussing Mars conjunct Uranus, Mars sextile Neptune, long Void-of-Course Moon periods, nostalgia, ground...

July arrives with a bang. This week we're unpacking the astrology of July- plus some extra details about July 1st to the 4th, including a powerful Jupiter–Chiron square, Mars meeting Uranus, Mars sextile Neptune, the first of many long Void of Course Moons, and why the entire month may feel like **stop... go... stop... go.** We also explore: * Why grounding yourself isn't optional this month. * Ho...

The Astrology of June 21–30, 2026 + A Look at the Solstice In this episode of Sky Notes, Tracy Quinlan and Lillian explore the astrology of the June Solstice and the final days of June.   The Summer Solstice marks a major turning point in the year, and this chart suggests we're entering a season of transition, reflection, nostalgia, and collective change. Together, we unpack the Solstice chart, di...

In this episode of Sky Notes we talk about the astrology of June 14-20. There’s tension - a New Moon that wants you to start while the rest of the month is busy finishing stuff - runs through the whole third week of June. Tracy and Lillian walk through the week of June 14-20: the Gemini New Moon at 24 degrees, Venus running her gauntlet through Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and the big one - Chiron...

Some weeks the sky hands you a gift and a reality check in the same 24 hours. This is one of them. Tracy and Lillian get into the week of June 7–14, 2026 — starting with the aspect a lot of astrologers wait all year for: Venus meeting Jupiter in Cancer on the 9th. It's warm, it's generous, it's the good stuff. And then Mercury squares Saturn and basically says, "Cute. Now where's your plan?" We ta...

Sky Notes Weekly - May 31st - June 7th June kicks off on a full moon in Sagittarius, and Tracy and Lillian dig into what that means when Mercury moves into Cancer for an absurdly long stay — June 1st all the way to August 10th. It's part of a bigger pattern this year: Mercury's retrogrades are all happening in water signs, so it parks in each one for ages and gets a lot less logical than usual. Ad...

What is Pluto in astrology really about? This week on Sky Notes, Tracy Quinlan and Lillian Bennett talk about Pluto’s symbolism in natal charts, transits, trauma, power dynamics, obsession, surrender, projection, transformation, Pluto retrograde, and the collective shifts happening right now with Pluto in Aquarius. They explore Pluto through psychological astrology, evolutionary astrology, mytholo...

May opens and closes with a full moon — making this a blue moon month — and there's plenty happening in between.  Tracy and Lillian walk through the astrological hot spots for May 2026: the big lunar story bookending the month, Pluto going retrograde, a new moon sitting on a fixed star you'll want to know about, a week of triple sign changes, and the void of course moons that are basically the uni...

In astrology, Venus rules love and beauty, right? Sure. But that's barely the surface of what she's doing in your chart, and if that's the only conversation you've had with her, you may be missing the point.. In this episode, Tracy and Lillian sit down with astrologer and author Dr. Stormie Grace to talk about Venus the way she works: as a magnet, a compass, and a practice. Not a personality trait...

What happens when an astrologer who doesn't consider herself a gardener decides to just... plant by the moon instead? Her first year, she was giving vegetables away to the whole neighbourhood. Nobody else in Calgary could grow peas. Hers were over her head. That's where this episode starts. Tracy and Lillian are joined by astrologer and Kepler College president Donna Young to dig into lunar garden...

Mars is often reduced to drive, ambition, and action—but that’s only part of the story. In this episode, Tracy and Lillian explore Mars as the force that moves you—and what happens when that energy is reactive, blocked, or misdirected. You’ll hear: how Mars functions in the natal chart (beyond just “motivation”) why Mars adds impatience and reactivity to planetary contacts the difference between b...

Uranus shakes us up, disrupts, and shocks - and if you have a Uranus transit, don't try to predict what's it's going to knock lose. In this episode of Sky Notes, we explore Uranus in astrology — in the natal chart, by transit, and what it really means as it moves from Taurus into Gemini. We unpack the difference between the modern interpretation of Uranus and its deeper mythological roots, how Ura...

The Astrology in April doesn’t ease in. We start the month with a Full Moon right out of the gate, a highly active first weekend, and a lot of Aries energy that’s been pushing things forward fast… maybe a little too fast. Then things shift. In this episode of Sky Notes, we break down: The major lunations and what they’re asking of you The key aspects that bring pressure, clarity, and movement The...

Progressions + Timothee Chalemet's Opera and Dance Comments - Why an Astrologer Would've Advised Him to Zip It Secondary progressions move slowly — but they're working below the surface whether you're paying attention or not. We're breaking down how the technique works and what it can show you about where you are internally, how that inner world shapes - or disrupts - what's happening on the outsi...

In astrology the Spring Equinox marks the beginning of the astrological new year, when the Sun enters 0° Aries and a new solar cycle begins. In this episode of Sky Notes, Tracy and Lillian explore the astrology of the 2026 Equinox chart and what it might suggest about the months ahead. With a powerful concentration of planets in Aries, this chart is full of momentum, tension, and the spark that st...

This week on Sky Notes, Lillian Bennett and Tracy Quinlan are talking about Jupiter in astrology — the planet of possibility, growth, optimism, and perspective. Jupiter is often called the greater benefic, but its influence goes far beyond simple “good luck.” It expands whatever it touches. That can bring opportunity, learning, and new horizons — but it can also magnify things, reminding us that b...

If you've felt knocked around by the astrology of 2026 so far, check out this episode where we look at the astrology of March. We share what's coming, some tips on how to navigate it and then we each shared an oracle message for each sign. Pisces 1st, then Aries through the rest of the signs. Grab your hot beverage and watch while we check our Sky Notes. Sky Notes https://skynotespodcast.com Faceb...

It's not just Saturn or the Sun the return in astrology- all the planets return to the exact place they were when you were born — and when they do, life can get ... interesting. In this episode of Sky Notes Astrology, Tracy and Lillian break down planetary returns from the ground up. What they are, when they happen, what each one is asking of you, and — most importantly — why some hit harder than...