The Soul Journal
Where the sky meets the inner world
Changing of the Guards: the Lunar Nodes Move Into Aquarius & Leo
The lunar nodes are changing signs—twice, depending on how you calculate them. As we leave the Pisces–Virgo axis behind and move into Aquarius–Leo, the evolutionary question shifts from perfection and surrender to authenticity, recognition, and whether we still need someone else’s permission to shine.
Excuse Me, I’m Having a Leo Moment
I had one question under this Leo New Moon eclipse: Why can’t somebody revolve around me just once? Then I looked at my chart. Well, sh*t. There it was.
Leo Solar Eclipse & New Moon: Which Fire Do You Choose to Feed?
What happens when an eclipse sets something in motion before you can see where it’s going? The August 12 Leo solar eclipse brings old patterns back into view, unexpected revelations to the surface, and plenty of momentum once the fire is lit.
Mars Enters Cancer: The Courage to Care Consciously
Mars enters Cancer on August 11 with one question: how do we protect what we love without rushing in too quickly? Discover why this transit asks for courage, compassion, and conscious action.
Venus Enters Libra: Holding All the Threads
Venus enters Libra on August 6, reminding us that balance isn't about choosing one side—it's about learning to hold all the threads.
Full Moon in Aquarius: Separating Truth from Noise
The July 29 Full Moon in Aquarius shines a light on more than our emotions—it asks us to separate truth from noise. As Uranus uncovers new information, Pluto digs beneath the surface, and the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo, we're challenged to decide whether we have enough of the picture to speak, act, or wait for greater clarity. Explore the astrology behind one of the most thought-provoking lunations of the summer.
The Most Interesting Thing in the Sky: July 26, 2026
Saturn's retrograde station may be the event that draws our attention on July 26, 2026, but it isn't the real story. A powerful dialogue between Pluto, Juno, the Sun, Jupiter, and a remarkable pattern of repeating degrees asks a much deeper question: What are we really building?
Cancer New Moon: Before You Keep Going, Check Your Heart
Before you push forward, the Cancer New Moon asks you to pause for an honest heart check. Mercury retrograde encourages reflection, while the ongoing Aries energy reminds us of the vision we've been building all year. The challenge? Making sure your commitment still reflects what truly matters—and not simply the story you've been telling yourself about what happiness is supposed to feel like.
Venus Enters Virgo: The Crossroads Between Perfection and Trust
Venus enters Virgo on July 9, bringing a quieter, more reflective energy than we might expect. As she encounters the South Node, opposes Hecate, and trines newly-ingressed Chiron in Taurus, questions from the past may resurface, asking for a fresh perspective. This isn't a transit about rushing toward answers. It's about discerning what still deserves your time, energy, and trust.
Neptune Retrograde: Is the Vision Still Yours?
Neptune stations retrograde on July 7, 2026, beginning a months-long review of the vision you've been building since March. Rather than asking you to find a new dream, this retrograde invites you to pause, refine your direction, and make sure the future you're creating still reflects who you truly are. In this article, we'll explore Neptune in Aries, the shadow period, the station chart, and how to find this important review in your own birth chart.
Don't Fear the Retrograde
Retrogrades have earned an unfair reputation in modern astrology. The moment Mercury turns retrograde, social media fills with warnings about delays, miscommunication, and chaos. But are retrogrades really something to fear? In this article, we'll explore what retrogrades actually are, how shadow periods and stations work, why some retrogrades feel more significant than others, and how you can use these cycles for reflection, refinement, and growth instead of dreading them.
Jupiter Enters Leo: The Courage to Be Seen
Jupiter enters Leo on June 30, 2026, inviting us to step into greater confidence, creativity, and self-expression. But this isn't a simple story of boldness and applause. As Jupiter forms a tense dialogue with Chiron and Pluto, we're asked to examine whether it's safe to be seen, whether we're being authentic, and what opportunities might emerge when we stop hiding our gifts. Discover how Jupiter's move into Leo could help you find the courage to step forward.
Capricorn Full Moon: Do You Have the Heart to Build It?
The Capricorn Full Moon arrives amid noise, distractions, and competing priorities. This Moon asks a simple but powerful question: Do you have the heart to build what you've already been shown?
Mars Enters Gemini: Finding Your Voice at the Crossroads
Mars enters Gemini on June 28, shifting the collective energy from steady action to fast-moving ideas, conversations, and decisions. But this isn't a simple sign change. As Mars moves toward Uranus, squares the lunar nodes, challenges Hecate at the crossroads, and forms a powerful trine with Pluto, we're invited to find our voice, make a choice, and commit to a path forward. Discover what this dynamic transit could mean for the weeks ahead.
Chiron Enters Taurus: The Most Interesting Thing in the Sky in June
After nearly eight years in Aries, Chiron enters Taurus on June 19, 2026, marking a significant shift in the collective healing journey. While Aries challenged us to explore identity, courage, and self-definition, Taurus turns our attention toward worth, security, stability, and the resources we rely on to build meaningful lives.
Gemini New Moon: Don't Miss the Message
The June 14 Gemini New Moon invites curiosity, conversation, and new perspectives, but this lunation carries a deeper message. As Mercury slows and questions of truth, identity, and authenticity emerge, the challenge may not be finding more information—it may be recognizing what truly matters.
Venus Enters Leo: The Courage to Be Seen
Discover what Venus in Leo values, how this transit may affect your relationships and creativity, and why the courage to be seen could become one of the most important lessons of the season.
Meet the Fire Element
Fire is the element of passion, courage, transformation, and creation. Across mythology, spirituality, and astrology, Fire has long been tied to vitality, purification, personal power, and the spark that drives us to act. Meet the Fire element—and the signs that embody its energy.
When East Meets West: The Intersection of Astrology and Feng Shui
A 5th-house pileup, a creativity bagua, and a breaking-point day led to an unexpected lesson about the intersection of astrology, feng shui, time, and space.
Meet the Air Element
Air is the element of thought, communication, inspiration, and movement. Across mythology, spirituality, and astrology, Air has long been tied to breath, ideas, storms, flight, and the unseen forces that connect us to each other—and to the world itself. Meet the Air element and the signs that embody it.

