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Astrology highlights for the week of August 30, 2026:
00:50 – Going to the United Astrology Conference in Chicago this week (September 3 – 9, 2026)? Celeste is giving two presentations! Join her on Friday, September 4 at 11am for The Moment Knows: Reading the Consultation Chart as a Living Oracle or on Tuesday, September 8 at 11am for The Call of the Lunar Nodes: Navigating Collective and Personal Destiny. Or come say hi!
This week’s big three:
01:12 – On Monday, we have a Disseminating Moon at 23 Aries conjunct Eris (August 31, 2026).
06:25 – Use Solar Fire software to cast astrology charts! Enter code CELESTE15 for a 15% discount.
07:33 – On Tuesday, Mars at 13 Cancer squares Saturn retrograde at 13 Aries (September 1, 2026).
14:18 – On Friday, we have a Last Quarter Moon at 11 Gemini (September 4, 2026).
22:16 – The Celestial Reference Guide helps you move from astrology memorization to interpretation. Through observation, journaling, and practical exercises, you'll learn to connect the symbols into a meaningful story and build confidence in your own interpretations.
Word of the day:
23:13 – On Sunday, BLITZ is the word of the day. The Aries Moon makes aspects to Neptune, Mars, and Saturn. You may have the drive to blitz through your to-do list, but eclipse-season confusion means moving with care. Collectively, confusion or strongly held beliefs can ignite conflict quickly. Watch for sudden attacks, aggressive actions, or situations that escalate before people have all the facts.
24:12 – Monday’s word is SCORCHED. The Disseminating Moon in Aries meets Eris and opposes Venus in Libra. Watch your words and resist the urge to go scorched earth. Collectively, watch for heat, fire, inflammatory rhetoric, conflict, or military developments. Jupiter trine Saturn can also bring sustained progress despite the intensity.
25:30 – Tuesday's is BLOCKADE. Mars square Saturn is gas meets the brake. If you're frustrated because something won't move, consider slowing down or changing course. Collectively, watch for blockades involving trade, energy, resources, infrastructure, or borders. Something or someone may simply refuse to budge.
27:33 – Wednesday's is INDULGE. The Taurus Moon squares Jupiter in Leo, amplifying the desire for pleasure, luxury, attention, and more. Know when you've had enough. Watch for stories involving wealth, luxury, celebrities, royalty, or conspicuous consumption.
28:20 – Thursday's word is POLARIZE. The Taurus Moon squares the Nodes at 29 degrees, creating a choice point around money, resources, values, or investments. Don't let urgency force you into an unnecessary either-or decision. As the Moon enters Gemini and meets Uranus, surprising information could suddenly change the conversation.
29:42 – Friday’s word is MELANCHOLY. The Last Quarter Moon in Gemini asks us to integrate what we've learned. Be discerning about what deserves your attention instead of analyzing every word and detail. Collectively, criticism may be sharp as people slice and dice what others have said. Sadness may also surround divisions within groups and communities.
30:26 – On Saturday, the word is BELONGING. The Moon enters Cancer, turning our attention toward family, community, and emotional connection. Collectively, questions about who belongs and who doesn't may take center stage. There can also be opportunities for compassion, forgiveness, and reconnection.
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