Category: Horoscope

Your Weekly Insights, Inspirations & Forecast for March August 28 – September 3, 2026

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Insights, Inspirations & Forecast:

With the Sun now in Virgo as of August 22 and Mercury there too as of August 25, the emphasis is on improvement, cultivation and refinement. The critical analysis of Virgo is meant to be directed in these ways. At worst, the tendency can be toward worries, which has a way of producing even more of the same and growing anxiety. But we do have the opportunity to choose.

Virgo’s wisdom is to be resourceful and constructive as well.

But, the Lunar Eclipse last night remains as the really big news. It is now officially in the Full Moon Phase. At its exact opposition point or peak moment of fullness, it formed close aspects to Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto too. That is a lot of contributing influence indicative of the fact that this is indeed a powerful event.

Usually it is the Solar Eclipse that is noticeably powerful, but in this case, it is the eclipsed Full Moon at 4 Pisces 54 that is making waves.

Because a Lunar Eclipse occurs at the Full Moon, it naturally emphasizes a culmination, revelation, illumination, completion, emotional realization, or turning point. A Lunar Eclipse can therefore be viewed as a period when something previously operating beneath awareness becomes more visible.

This Lunar Eclipse on August 27/28 will have a lingering influence for at least the next two weeks.

In some cases, it will continue for months and for some a lifetime. It will last a lifetime for all those who were destined to experience it strongly. Destined is the keyword, which at best implies meaning and purpose. Themes, timing, durations and what areas will be impacted can all be observed and then responded to with vision and strategy, supported by greater awareness.

Trusting and cooperating with difficult turns is challenging, a real test of character. Knowing how to not just adapt but respond accurately with grace and wisdom is where Astrology can help a lot. It can reveal the deeper meaning and purpose of a period of change. As well, it can clearly show that such events are not merely circumstantial.

Commonly, people suffer quietly and worse, they downward spiral, never to rise again. But it does not have to be this way. Or at least, the guidance it provides can bring clarity to new paths, directions, solutions and aspirations. The change can be hard, but with clarity and vision we can reclaim a new sense of hope and inspired determination to direct the ball of energy with discipline and purpose.

How are these dynamic aspects impacting you? Learn how an ​​Astrology Reading​​ can help guide your path.

Have a great week!

PS: I am excited to announce the publication of my book on Amazon!

​What Astrology Can Do for You (Amazon.ca)

​What Astrology Can Do for You (Amazon.com)

And I would like to ask you a favor…

My book is currently in SOFT LAUNCH status which means that it is on sale on Amazon for just $ 0.99 USD for the next few weeks and I want to make this price available to you. I will more officially launch it in a few weeks when it will probably be priced at $9.99 for the Kindle version.

The content is very practical but spiritual too, because true spirituality includes the practical steps to achieve authentic self-actualization..
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Life Coach Astrologer
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Your Weekly Insights, Inspirations & Forecast for March August 21 – 27, 2026

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Insights, Inspirations & Forecast:

Eclipse season is upon us once again. It occurs every 6 months or so. Solar Eclipses occur when the Moon is exactly New, and Lunar Eclipses when the Moon is exactly Full. Ironically, Solar Eclipses are generally considered the more powerful.

What is ironic about this is that a Solar Eclipse can be regarded as the true ‘Super Moon’ yet occurs not when it is Full but when it is New. So, it is counter to popular thinking about Moons and their effects.

The impact of an eclipse must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. While the phenomenal or actual event is the visual, celestial spectacle, it can be deemed generic, and while the Sun and Moon do produce physical influences on Earth continuously, perpetually, and have so prior to the very existence of human beings, the astrological perspective is something else.

The astrological ‘influences’ are not based on physics, but on metaphysics, which extends to the holistic understanding that existence is consciousness made manifest. Consciousness in this regard can be referred to as Divine Mind. This is also directly related to the principle of archetypes, or the blueprint or design and building block IDEAS behind the outer, manifest universe.

In terms of their influence in Astrology, eclipses can be understood as activators of destiny.

Eclipses happen to share a close association with the Lunar Nodes. It is likely that the observations and studies into eclipses by our ancient forebears are what contributed to intuiting the entire concept of Lunar Nodes as holding mystical, spiritual implications.

The general interpretation can be achieved with Horoscopes, based on the ‘Solar House’ in which they occur. More specifically, the destined influence depends on the house placement and especially the aspects by degree to Natal Planets and the 4 main Angles (Ascendant/Descendant and Midheaven/Nadit).

This is not common knowledge, so do not assume that you should know this. If the planet or angle is close to this degree, within a couple of degrees, 3 at most, the impact is likely to be stronger than if the eclipse degree is higher than the angle or planet in question.

The basic rule of thumb regarding interpreting eclipses is that:

• Solar Eclipses are more external, empirically actual and eventful, while
• Lunar Eclipses tend to be more internal and subjective, affecting changes of perception, belief and other personal and emotionally charged realities.

This is not to say the Lunar Eclipses do not have noticeable outer effects. Yet, these are largely associated with the attitudes, feelings, perceptions, interpretations, beliefs and the behavioral changes associated with this receiving ‘activations’ subject to deeper, evolutionary needs, or requirements of destiny.

New Moons are all about new beginnings, whereas Full Moons imply clearing and purging the past. Full Moons ironically indicate that the Moon has effectively entered its waning phase; thus the processes of clearing the past are triggered. Positively, the process implies feelings, attitudes, orientations and sometimes actual events that trigger these to more fully emphasise personal, authentic values and needs.

Interestingly, both the Solar Eclipse at 20 Leo 04 that occurred on August 12 and the Lunar Eclipse that occurs at 4 Pisces 54 on August 27/28, (depending on your time zone), are closely associated with Aries and its ruling planet, Mars.

Mars is currently in Cancer, where it is oriented to ‘get to the bottom of things.’ I generally refer to it as the ‘renovator,’ and it can prove assertive at least and often aggressive. Since the influences of eclipse season tend to linger until the next eclipse season six months hence, we can expect there to be a lot of ‘cleaning and clearing’, at best replacing the old with the new.

Tune in and observe this process and trust, accept and cooperate with it as you can, and must…

Understanding any major event, such as an eclipse, includes analysis of the event chart as a whole, and then it is assessed in terms of any given person’s Birth Chart as a whole as well. However, this week’s horoscope for Members will provide some basic clues.

How are these dynamic aspects impacting you? Learn how an Astrology Reading can help guide your path.

“Astrology does not remove free will, nor does it exist to predict an unchangeable future. Rather, it offers valuable insight, guidance, and perspective to support your free will choices. It will help you to understand yourself more clearly, recognize the seasons of your lives, better navigate the major turning points, and make decisions with greater clarity, confidence, purpose and wisdom.” ~ Michael

Have a great week!

Michael O’Connor
Life Coach Astrologer
​Guiding Your Future Probabilities & Possibilities…
​www.sunstarastrology.com ~ sunstarastrology@gmail.com​

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Your Weekly Insights, Inspirations & Forecast for March August 14 – 20, 2026

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Insights, Inspirations & Forecast:

The Solar Eclipse in Leo on August 12, 2026, was accompanied by Mercury and Jupiter. This indicates extra oxygen and wind feeding the fire. Positively, this energy dynamic can be harnessed for creative inspiration and breakthrough. Negatively, it could prove too hot and even scorching.

The overall Solar Eclipse Chart reveals a complex process of transitioning from where we are currently to where we are destined to go.

While Leo can include a playful spirit, the overall chart is indicative of drama. Scroll to the bottom of this tip to get an illustrated overview of the overall dynamic in this powerful Solar Eclipse seed of destiny event.

The influence of the Eclipse technically lasts until the next Solar Eclipse, which is slated for February 6, 2027, in Aquarius.

Mars in Cancer at 0 degrees Cancer adds to the Eclipse dynamic in both respects as well – the positive possibility yet also the negative liability. Mars in Cancer wants to get to the bottom of things, but can prove harsh, aggressive, and abusive.

The Lunar North Node hovering at the 29^th degree of Aquarius symbolizes a theme of overcoming that requires patient perseverance. So, it is likely that this ‘crossing’ will take the entire six months.

Interestingly, the Mayan Dreamspell for the day of the eclipse reveals this cryptic message:

White Crystal World-Bridger

I dedicate in order to equalize
Universalizing opportunity
I seal the store of death
With the crystal tone of cooperation
I am guided by the power of endlessness.

Some of the main themes associated with the White Crystal World-Bridger include the following:

• Surrender or release of control, and the importance of forgiveness. It emphasizes the need to let go of past grievances and embrace opportunities for personal growth and transformation.
• World-Bridger represents the concept of self-reflection, of seeing oneself in the mirror, which can be understood as shadow work, presenting a challenge, in this case a collective challenge, to confront illusions that have been interpreted as cherished truths.
• This is a call for emotional strength and humility. Strong emotional reactions are signals for personal growth, encouraging individuals to examine their inner selves.
• Connection to the Greater Whole stresses the importance of holding a positive vision and affirming one’s role in the larger community.
• Unity and Cooperation encourages collaboration and finding common ground with others, reinforcing the idea of shared experiences and support.

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How are these dynamic aspects impacting you? Learn how an Astrology Reading can help guide your path.

“Astrology does not remove free will, nor does it exist to predict an unchangeable future. Rather, it offers valuable insight, guidance, and perspective to support your free will choices. It will help you to understand yourself more clearly, recognize the seasons of your lives, better navigate the major turning points, and make decisions with greater clarity, confidence, purpose and wisdom.” ~ Michael

Have a great week!

Michael O’Connor
Life Coach Astrologer
​Guiding Your Future Probabilities & Possibilities…
​www.sunstarastrology.com ~ sunstarastrology@gmail.com​

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Your Weekly Insights, Inspirations & Forecast for March August 7 – 13, 2026

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Insights, Inspirations & Forecast:

Last week, the focus was on the influence of the Lunar Nodes now in Aquarius and Leo, having completed their 18-month cyclic evolutionary process in Pisces and Virgo on July 27.

This week, the focus shifts to Eclipse season. It begins on Wednesday, August 12, with a New Moon Solar Eclipse at 20 Leo 02. Part two is the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on August 28 at 4 Pisces 54.

This year’s Eclipse season occurs in the context of a 4-planet stellium, (or grouping of 3 or more planets in a sign), including Mercury, Jupiter and the Sun and Moon. Jupiter in Leo especially was a principal indicator that summer 2026 was destined to be hot, both literally and figuratively.

The hot, dry weather patterns producing droughts in North America, the U.K. and Western Europe most notably have contributed to record-breaking amounts of wildfires, bringing tragedy and sorrow to so many people. The heart of humanity is again challenged to endure the pain of these tragedies, and our hearts go out to those affected.

It clearly is not a new crisis on the planet in the past decades. Specifically, forest fires began to escalate significantly around 2001, with data showing that they now burn more than twice as much tree coverage each year compared to that time. This increase is largely attributed to climate change and human activities. However, other suspicions as to their causes are also circulating as ‘conspiracy theories’ with emphasis on chemtrails and geoengineering, which can neither be idly ignored. Deepening the tragedy, notions of the causes are also the source of division among people.

Now, with a Solar Eclipse about to occur this week at 20 Leo, which shares direct association with Mars-ruled Aries, we are facing yet another prospective series of harsh events. The Moon at this degree can be understood as reactive and dramatic. Another indicator of the gravity of probable intensity is due to the position of Mars at 0 Cancer in the Solar Eclipse Chart, which I have provided for you here below.

Mars in Cancer can be deemed harsh and is especially so when positioned at 0 degrees. Because this is its status at the moment of the Solar Eclipse, it is featured in the context of it. Since Solar Eclipses can be understood to linger until the next Solar Eclipse, about 6-months from now, we all could be in for a pretty rough ride.

While there is more that can be said about this August 12th Eclipse, the gist of it is that it indicates a potent and harsh influence. Where it will occur and how, is the determination of deeper levels of destiny not so easily determined. The main point is that things are about to get more intense.

How are these dynamic aspects impacting you? Learn how an Astrology Reading can help guide your path.

Have a great week!

Michael O’Connor
Life Coach Astrologer
​Guiding Your Future Probabilities & Possibilities…
​www.sunstarastrology.com ~ sunstarastrology@gmail.com

Your Weekly Insights, Inspirations & Forecast for March July 31 – August 6, 2026

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Insights, Inspirations & Forecast:

The Moon’s Nodes changed signs on July 27, shifting from Tropical Pisces and Virgo to Aquarius and Leo. Travelling retrograde to the usual counterclockwise direction of the orbiting planets and Zodiac Signs, they constitute very significant features of Astrology.

Here is some brief background: The Moon and all the planets have a North and South Node. They are determined by where and when in their elliptical orbital cycle they cross the plane of the ecliptic. Interestingly, this is ancient knowledge and reaches back at least 5000 years ago!

This cyclic process, especially regarding the Moon, is directly related to solar and lunar eclipses. In turn, these are features of a much more complex cyclic process referred to as the Saros Cycle, which also finds its origins in the ancient world, based on astronomical knowledge shared back and forth, especially between ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India too.

The synchronistic manifestation of this process will effectively include the decline or disintegration of the themes associated with Leo due to the position there of the South Node. While the South Node was in Virgo for the last 18-months, at both individual and collective levels, the norm or habitual lifestyle rhythms and patterns, including their association with who and how one associates and engages in the various aspects of the business of life, have changed and have effectively been replaced with new patterns and rhythms.

For example, at a collective level, AI has become a veritable new norm. It is true that it has been around for years, but now, as if suddenly, it has emerged as a new norm. What also has occurred during this time, though many might not be aware and others refuse to admit it, is that the gap between science and spirituality has been narrowed. The work of Jason Padgett, which has gained much popularity during this period, presents a good example.

With the North Node now in Uranus-ruled Aquarius, and with Uranus in Gemini, the sign of communications, (the theme of which extends to all 3 Air Element Signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius), we can expect to see a significant acceleration of the influence of AI in the daily lives of people the world over.

The role of the South Node is that it effectively eliminates, extinguishes, purges or disintegrates the themes associated with it. Since it is now in Leo, where it will be for the next 18-months, we will all both experience and witness the disintegration of ego expressions, in accordance with our respective destinies, again at both individual and collective levels. Positively, this process could prove liberating for some, like losing unwanted weight. However, for some, it could amount to the noticeable disintegration of their overall status and role both in their personal and social lives.

While this process of ego-disintegration is a common aspect of life, it stands to prove extra noticeable, producing major waves of change through people’s lives and with collective ramifications as well.

The fact that Saturn in Aries turned retrograde on July 26/27 as well, adds to this overall dynamic. Positively, it will push people to double down for the sake of veritable reinvention, or what can be described as graduation, as they break free from the grip of stagnant and restrictive ego patterns of self-concept, perception, interpretation, attitude and approach in general.

Pluto in Aquarius will also get extra activated with the North Node entering Aquarius, as will Uranus. In turn, Uranus has been forming what is called an ‘Upper Trine’ (120 degrees) to Pluto since July 17. But that was just the first of 3 exact aspects between them, stemming from their conjunction in 1965/66! Yes, the roots of this dynamic are literally 60 years old, and deep… The second Trine will occur in late November 2026, a third in mid-June 2027, A fourth Trine around May 10, 2028, and although the final or 5^th alignment will not be exact, it will come within 1-degree in late February through April 2029. So, the overall process associated with this dynamic theme of destiny will be with us for a few years!

An Upper Trine is symbolically associated with Sagittarius, the sign of the higher-minded pursuit of knowledge and truth. Philosophy, ethics and principles are core features of Sagittarius. On a more subjective level, Sagittarius is symbolic of self-honesty as a means of seeing through and beyond belief, biases, assumptions and prejudices. Positively, the Trine will inspire orientations to these at a collective level. Uranus is symbolically associated with critical, creative thinking and intuition and is described as the planet of illumination, but also of sudden events and unexpected, radical changes.

Near the end of this 18-month cycle, in late 2027 especially, the North Node will cross paths with Pluto. Among the main influences, it will effectively produce a strong pull on humanity as a whole to become more aware of the delicate ecology of our planet.

How are these dynamic aspects impacting you? Learn how an Astrology Reading can help guide your path.

Have a great week!

Michael O’Connor
Life Coach Astrologer
​Guiding Your Future Probabilities & Possibilities…
​www.sunstarastrology.com ~ sunstarastrology@gmail.com​

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Your Weekly Insights, Inspirations & Forecast for March July 24 – 30, 2026

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Insights, Inspirations & Forecast:

We are on the heels of the close alignment of 5 far planets including Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto (each at 4 degrees of Leo, Gemini, Aries and Aquarius respectively), and Chiron hovering at the first degree of Taurus. This rare alignment did get some very excited. In last week’s issue, I asserted that it would not manifest in the dramatic way some purported, since the activation of major new turns occurs when planets are conjunct especially, and then when they form square and opposition aspects, or 90 and 180-degree angles, none of which occurred.

The deeper roots of these major themes stem as far back as 1892 when Neptune formed a conjunction with Pluto in Gemini. Upon reflection, it will be observed that this synchronized with the first recorded flight by the Wilbur brothers less than a decade later and the first gas station convenience stores at the same time, to name but a few developments that changed the world forever.

More examples can be provided, so I invite you to review last week’s Tip of the Week to learn more. I will say again that the most recent conjunction of Saturn and Neptune is the real deal, and it is indeed activating a reset of a significant aspect of the global balance of power, as with the war in Iran, and it will not likely end until that reset is fully achieved. Positively, the result of it will manifest as a decline of ongoing warfare and terrorism in the Middle East, in light of the volume of it for the past 80 or so years. However, this reset process may well escalate before it ends…

In the foreground, the Sun entered Leo on July 22 to begin its season, and Mercury turned direct on July 23 after 3-weeks retrograde in Cancer, which likely proved eventful for some with significant emotional impact.

The Moon waxes to full at 6 Aquarius 30 on July 29, less than a day after Venus and Mars form a hard square in Virgo and Gemini, respectively. This is likely to stir and agitate emotions and passions, especially with Mercury still in emotional, emotive, and moody Cancer and combined with the individuation process emphasized by the Full Moon.

Mars in the last decant (10-degrees) of Gemini is associated with Aquarius and is symbolic of alternative approaches supported by a rebellious and mischievous attitude to arouse a spirit of determination to have new experiences. So, it could prove troublesome as well.

Also on the same day of the full Moon on July 29, the Sun in Leo will form a conjunction with Jupiter. Now that will prove exciting and probably dramatic one way or another. While this conjunction does occur once every year, it does so in Leo only once every 12 years!

Although the Sun is the leading star of the show in Astrology by far, and as powerful as it is, it is not a far planet, so while the conjunction with Jupiter will likely prove eventful enough, it will not trigger major turning points for humanity, such as the Saturn/Neptune conjunction of February 20 is doing currently.

Ironically, the Sun is loosely categorized as a ‘personal planet’ in Astrology, so its impact, while energizing and inspiring at best, tends to be more personal. Given the exact degree of Jupiter, however, it could well trigger repressed emotions, especially anger, or other more pleasant passions. In any case, it is likely to prove colorful and could prove to be an exciting evening to go out and enjoy cultural events, even if it occurs in the middle of the week.

On July 26, Saturn will also turn retrograde to begin its 4-month retreat from 14 to 7 degrees of Aries and will turn direct again only on December 10. So, if you have planets in these degrees and especially in Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, you will experience its weight and pressure to be more sober, patient, disciplined and determined.

On a final note, when reading your Horoscopes, remember to read the 1 or 2 signs other than your Sun Sign. Doing so offers a more complex, layered and detailed reading. You can do this as well with the Horoscope for the Year, which includes long entries for each sign. If you don’t know which they are, send me your birthdate, year, place, and time and I will let you know with a reply by email, as long as you are a Member.

How are these dynamic aspects impacting you? Learn how an Astrology Reading can help guide your path.

Have a great week!

Michael O’Connor
Life Coach Astrologer
​Guiding Your Future Probabilities & Possibilities…
​www.sunstarastrology.com ~ sunstarastrology@gmail.com​

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