Empowering Astrology with Katie Sweetman

Pluto is now in Aquarius and it's the start of a new era, one that will bring us into the next 20 years. We're observing and looking for signs that there's a shift in the narrative. A Leo Full Moon also lights up the sky and Uranus turns direct at 19 Taurus. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 25:26 ♉ Taurus — 28:18 ♊ Gemini — 31:01 ♋ Cancer — 32:59 ♌ Leo — 35:18 ♍ Virgo — 38:05 ♎ Libra — 41:...

The great cosmic wheels turn this week as Pluto moves into Aquarius for the first time in over two centuries. It's the transition into a new era as well as the end of one that began in 2008. Just in time for the Sun in Aquarius and the start of Aquarius Season. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:07 ♉ Taurus — 26:42 ♊ Gemini — 30:18 ♋ Cancer — 33:25 ♌ Leo — 36:58 ♍ Virgo — 40:07 ♎ Libra — 43:31 ♏...

A Capricorn New Moon brings us to the midpoint of the eclipses, a crossroads that brings people and events in and out of our lives. It's a preview of events in March and April. It's also time to set new initiatives. Mercury in Capricorn highlights responsible choices. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:55 ♉ Taurus — 26:17 ♊ Gemini — 29:42 ♋ Cancer — 33:02 ♌ Leo — 36:20 ♍ Virgo — 39:13 ♎ Libra...

Happy New Year! With Jupiter and Mercury now direct, we set our sights on expanded horizons. Venus squares off with Saturn as we start the week, a decision point for a relationship as well as for career and responsibilities. Mars also arrives in Capricorn. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:57 ♉ Taurus — 27:21 ♊ Gemini — 29:28 ♋ Cancer — 32:42 ♌ Leo — 35:00 ♍ Virgo — 37:28 ♎ Libra — 40:01 ♏ Scorpio...

We trade Sagittarius Season for Capricorn this week, the Sun arriving in the 9th sign on December 21 and marking the solstice, one of the four major crossings of the year. It's the return of the light. Mercury returns to Sagittarius and Venus faces off with Uranus. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 21:33 ♉ Taurus — 24:22 ♊ Gemini — 27:52 ♋ Cancer — 30:25 ♌ Leo — 33:29 ♍ Virgo — 36:22 ♎ Libra — 38:3...

A Sagittarius New Moon rechristens the season, motivating us to find meaning and purpose, to seek out new horizons. Mercury turns retrograde, too, a rewind and reevaluation of what's important that touches on relationships and career. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 22:27 ♉ Taurus — 24:52 ♊ Gemini — 27:24 ♋ Cancer — 30:08 ♌ Leo — 32:59 ♍ Virgo — 35:14 ♎ Libra — 38:19 ♏ Scorpio — 40:53 ♐ Sagitta...

Venus arrives in Scorpio, Neptune turns direct in Pisces, two changes in tempo for the week that add an emotional energy. We also wrap up the lunar month, making way for a bust of Sagittarius energy next week with the new moon on December 12. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 24:35 ♉ Taurus — 27:56 ♊ Gemini — 30:36 ♋ Cancer — 34:00 ♌ Leo — 36:24 ♍ Virgo — 38:46 ♎ Libra — 42:28 ♏ Scorpio — 46:06 ♐ Sag...

We start the week with a Gemini Full Moon, putting the spotlight on communication, education, and travel. Mercury and Neptune invite us to seek creative solutions. Venus joins the South Node, activating a recent eclipse. Mercury also arrives in Capricorn. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 24:09 ♉ Taurus — 26:15 ♊ Gemini — 28:46 ♋ Cancer — 32:13 ♌ Leo — 35:00 ♍ Virgo — 38:30 ♎ Libra — 41:17 ♏ Scorpio —...

The Sun leaves Scorpio for Sagittarius and we step into the light after a deep inner examination. Mars isn't far behind, arriving in Sagittarius a couple days later. Both planets meet up with the energies of Saturn in Pisces, a heavy lift as we go into a new season. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:03 ♉ Taurus — 26:17 ♊ Gemini — 29:03 ♋ Cancer — 31:15 ♌ Leo — 34:38 ♍ Virgo — 38:13 ♎ Libra — 41:...

Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:08 ♉ Taurus — 25:31 ♊ Gemini — 29:19 ♋ Cancer — 32:17 ♌ Leo — 35:24 ♍ Virgo — 37::57 ♎ Libra — 41:45 ♏ Scorpio — 45:17 ♐ Sagittarius — 48:15 ♑ Capricorn — 50:47 ♒ Aquarius — 52:54 ♓ Pisces — 55:47 Read More: Scorpio New Moon: The Alchemy of Transformation https://empoweringastrology.com/scorpio-new-moon-the-alchemy-of-transformation-november-13-2023 Mars in Sco...

Venus arrives in Libra and brings us back to October's eclipses and their new beginnings. Doors are opening this week. Mercury steps into Sagittarius, too. Scorpio Season gets a jolt as Mars opposes Uranus in Taurus as we close out the lunar month. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 24:15 ♉ Taurus — 26:35 ♊ Gemini — 29:21 ♋ Cancer — 32:09 ♌ Leo — 34:48 ♍ Virgo — 37:38 ♎ Libra — 40:08 ♏ Scorpio — 44...

We're stepping out of October's eclipse season and into November. What a ride it's been. That said, we're still experiencing their ripples of fate and change of events. Saturn also turns direct this week in Pisces, a structural marker for the year. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 25:44 ♉ Taurus — 28:46 ♊ Gemini — 31:53 ♋ Cancer — 34:10 ♌ Leo — 36:34 ♍ Virgo — 39:39 ♎ Libra — 41:43 ♏...

Welcome to Scorpio Season. There's a chill in the air and the days grow darker. The veil between the worlds grows thin. Scorpio Season also brings us to the conclusion of eclipse season with a dynamic lunar eclipse in Taurus on October 28. Life turns again. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 21:59 ♉ Taurus — 23:57 ♊ Gemini — 25:43 ♋ Cancer — 28:14 ♌ Leo — 30:16 ♍ Virgo — 32:28 ♎ Libra — 35:01 ♏ Sco...

We're in the space between the eclipses, a two week passage where two chapters of time overlap. It's a portal for things and even people to come in and out of our lives. Even though eclipse season takes us forward, we're saying goodbye to Libra this week. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 21:09 ♉ Taurus — 23:17 ♊ Gemini — 25:18 ♋ Cancer — 28:10 ♌ Leo — 31:23 ♍ Virgo — 33:38 ♎ Libra — 36:28...

Powerful week as we arrive at a Libra Solar Eclipse, one that pivots us into a new chapter and draws upon the transformative energy of Pluto Direct and Mars newly in Scorpio. Doors are opening and closing. Relationships are in the spotlight. Emotions are raw. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:08 ♉ Taurus — 26:53 ♊ Gemini — 30:47 ♋ Cancer — 34:17 ♌ Leo — 36:59 ♍ Virgo — 39:24 ♎ Libra — 41:50 ♏ Scorp...

Welcome to October! Welcome to eclipse season! It's a month of transformations and doors are opening. With our first eclipse in Libra, only a week away, the spotlight is on relationships in all its forms. Venus finally changes signs after four months in Leo. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 24:05 ♉ Taurus — 26:12 ♊ Gemini — 29:10 ♋ Cancer — 30:49 ♌ Leo — 33:42 ♍ Virgo — 35:43 ♎ Libra — 38:25 ♏ Sc...

Welcome to Libra Season! We're getting ready for eclipses, which officially arrive on October 14. But we're getting a preview this week as Mars in Libra reaches the eclipse degree. We also have an Aries Full Moon to get things heated up. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:02 ♉ Taurus — 24:54 ♊ Gemini — 28:11 ♋ Cancer — 30:16 ♌ Leo — 32:29 ♍ Virgo — 35:59 ♎ Libra — 38:07 ♏ Scorpio — 41:29 ♐...

It's the last days of Virgo Season, a season to regain focus and practice our craft. It's one last push with the practical energy of Virgo before we arrive in Libra. The Sun also opposes Neptune and reality may be hazy, the veil thin, our dreams vivid. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:24 ♉ Taurus — 26:08 ♊ Gemini — 28:35 ♋ Cancer — 31:55 ♌ Leo — 35:30 ♍ Virgo — 38:10 ♎ Libra — 41:35 ♏ Scor...

A Virgo New Moon brings us deeper into the energies of Virgo Season, a time when we refocus on our earthly lives and make sure everything is running smoothly — mind and body. With Mercury also turning direct, it's a time to reorganize, clean up, and clean out. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 25:08 ♉ Taurus — 27:39 ♊ Gemini — 30:46 ♋ Cancer — 33:24 ♌ Leo — 35:15 ♍ Virgo — 38:23 ♎ Libra — 42:47 ♏...

Lots of planet comings and goings as Jupiter in Taurus turns retrograde just as Venus in Leo turns direct. It's a week that inspires us to look towards the world, to seek out meaning and purpose, but also to make sure we know what's truly important. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 20:24 ♉ Taurus — 22:44 ♊ Gemini — 24:45 ♋ Cancer — 27:53 ♌ Leo — 29:53 ♍ Virgo — 33:24 ♎ Libra — 36:47 ♏ Scorpio...

A lot of moving pieces this week. Uranus turns retrograde, a shake up that builds upon a larger story of transformation. We've also got a Pisces Full Moon, one that pushes us to make a commitment. Mars also arrives in Libra and gets us ready for eclipse season. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 19:02 ♉ Taurus — 22:54 ♊ Gemini — 25:40 ♋ Cancer — 28:18 ♌ Leo — 30:13 ♍ Virgo — 34:34 ♎ Libra — 38:11 ♏...

The Leo Sun gives way to Virgo and we kick off a season under a very different vibe, one that stresses practicality, order, and commitment. With Mercury Retrograde, it's also a season to review and rework the structures and systems that run our lives. Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 28:14 ♉ Taurus — 31:18 ♊ Gemini — 33:50 ♋ Cancer — 36:16 ♌ Leo — 39:14 ♍ Virgo — 43:00 ♎ Libra — 45:25 ♏ Scorpio —...

A powerful Leo New Moon brings us into a new lunar month, one that hints that the coming days may be a pivot point, an awakening, or a push to make major changes. With strong connections to Uranus, a five-year long story comes into view.

Last quarter moon, one that picks up on the energies of Venus Retrograde in Leo. Time to reevaluate and reassess as we come to the middle of our 40-day journey. There may be a few shake ups as Venus squares off with Uranus in Taurus. (Timestamps below.) Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 18:18 ♉ Taurus — 21:46 ♊ Gemini — 24:20 ♋ Cancer — 28:27 ♌ Leo — 31:10 ♍ Virgo — 35:03 ♎ Libra — 38:29 ♏ Scorpio — 4...

An Aquarius Full Moon ties a thread back to the eclipse of May 5, 2023. The full moon may be a reality check, especially with Mercury opposite Saturn this week. How do we find the balance between the rational and the magical? Reality and leaps of faith? (Timestamps below.) Timestamps: ♈ Aries — 23:39 ♉ Taurus — 25:47 ♊ Gemini — 38:55 ♋ Cancer — 31:18 ♌ Leo — 33:26 ♍ Virgo — 36:09 ♎ Libra —...