The Handmaid’s Tale

I was sorry to miss the second No King’s Day protest, but my heart was with everyone who gathered. It was wonderful to see the huge turnout and collective energy rising for justice and change. I spent the week in Park City, Utah, teaching at the OPA Cosmic Shift Retreat, and it was truly magical. Being in connection in person with other astrologers and spiritual seekers reminded me how heartwarming and uplifting community can be.

As we move closer to 2026, this is an excellent time to book an astrology reading and step into the next phase of your life with intention and awareness. The cosmic currents are shifting rapidly, and your chart holds the roadmap for your unique path forward.

A New Moon of Crisis and Confrontation

The New Moon at 28° Libra marks the beginning of a 27-month Moon Phase Family cycle, one that will unfold through July 2026, April 2027, and January 2028. Libra rules one-on-one relationships, partnerships, social connections, and the search for fairness. But at the final degrees, negotiations teeter on the edge. It’s the last call for diplomacy before the scales tip into battle.

This week’s Celestial Insights podcast, titled “The Art of War,” explores the cosmic tension between reason and reactivity. The defining aspect of this lunation is the Mercury–Mars conjunction in Scorpio, which sharpens words, raises tempers, and pushes people to extremes.

This energy is loud and combustible. Mercury rules communication, Mars rules action, and Scorpio excavates what has been hidden. Portions of the East Wing of the White House are being demolished for a new ballroom, a place for social connection. Astrology is literal.

On the collective stage, we’re seeing the symbolism play out through labor unrest and collective bargaining breakdowns. Rumblings of strikes and sick-outs among TSA agents and unpaid government workers illustrate the tension of a Libra lunation gone off-balance. If you’re traveling, plan ahead and move slowly. The air, both literal and metaphorical, is charged.

Venus, Mars, and Jupiter: The Power of the Privileged

This lunation is ruled by Venus in Libra, its home sign: beguiling, using charm, beauty, and diplomacy as tools of influence. Its masculine counterpart, Mars in Scorpio, is also in its own domain, operating with precision, secrecy, and intensity.

Venus represents the well-connected: those who navigate the upper echelons of society with grace and charm. Mars symbolizes the corporate raiders, the sharks who move beneath the surface, striking without remorse. One of the big stories last week was the bloodthirsty young GOP leader’s group chat. It was exposed by Politico as Pluto stationed directly in Aquarius. 

Meanwhile, Jupiter in Cancer is exalted, lifted up, holding a seat at the head of the table. Jupiter expands whatever it touches, spotlighting privilege, legacy, and wealth. In the chart of the United States, which has a Cancer Sun, this alignment magnifies themes of power among the elite, family dynasties, and inherited influence.

At the same time, the South Node in Virgo is doing what it does best - digging up the details and turning them out for public view. Virgo sorts, classifies, and exposes. The underbelly of polite society is being cataloged and displayed.

The Handmaid’s Tale: From Silence to Revelation

This New Moon coincides with the release of Epstein Survivor, Virginia Giuffre’s new book, Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice. It is an explosive tale from the crypt. 

Before the book’s release, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew renounced their titles. 

After publication, Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces, dissolving illusions and replaying old footage - literally and metaphorically. The fog lifts, the curtain is pulled back, and the world witnesses what has been hidden.

Then, the Sun enters Scorpio, focusing the cosmic spotlight squarely on issues of power, secrecy, and accountability.

This Libra New Moon may be one for the archives - a turning point in how society grapples with privilege, justice, and truth.

Finding Balance Amid the Chaos

While the outer world churns with confrontation, the invitation for each of us is deeply personal. The best use of this lunation is to set intentions around balance and fairness in your own life. What personal masterpiece do you want to create? Use the energy to be strategic and remain focused.

You may not be able to control global systems or collective breakdowns, but you can reclaim balance in your relationships, your schedule, and your emotional landscape.

Ask yourself:

• How can I stay calm when others lose their cool?
• Where can I practice peace, even when the world feels at war?
• What would harmony look like in my corner of the universe?

Words of the Day

SUNDAY – FIREBRAND

Personal: Mercury in Scorpio trines the North Node in Pisces, inviting bold truth-telling and authentic self-expression. Speak powerfully but with purpose.
Collective: Conversations flare around taboo topics as Mars and Mercury in Scorpio stoke passionate debate. Channel the fire into transformation, not destruction.
Prompt: Where can I express my truth without scorching the earth?

MONDAY – BOASTFUL

Personal: The Libra Moon squares Jupiter in Cancer and opposes Chiron in Aries. Confidence rises but pride can wound connection.
Collective: Leaders may grandstand or exaggerate victories. Behind the noise, deeper insecurities surface. Listen beyond the performance.
Prompt: How can I celebrate success without needing validation?

TUESDAY – SUBTEXT

Personal: The New Moon at 28° Libra sets intentions for harmony and strategic partnership. With the Sun square Pluto, hidden motives surface.
Collective: Contracts, alliances, and treaties may conceal deeper power struggles. The Moon entering Scorpio exposes what lies beneath appearances.
Prompt: What am I agreeing to in both words and silence?

WEDNESDAY – IMAGES

Personal: The Sun enters Scorpio, deepening emotional intensity and heightening intuition. Artistic expression brings insight and catharsis.
Collective: Neptune retrograding into Pisces blurs reality while the new Scorpio Sun reveals hidden truth. Let visuals inspire rather than deceive.
Prompt: What image reflects the truth of who I am becoming?

THURSDAY – JIU-JITSU

Personal: The Scorpio Moon joins Mars and Mercury, teaching strategy over struggle. Redirect energy with patience and precision.
Collective: Jupiter in Cancer squares Chiron and Eris in Aries, heightening tension. Creative resistance and humor can flip the narrative.
Prompt: How can I use an adversary’s force to strengthen my purpose?

FRIDAY – DEBT

Personal: The Scorpio Sun squares Pluto in Aquarius, revealing what must be transformed. Simplify and lighten your load.
Collective: Economic and emotional debts surface. Release guilt and honor reciprocity in all exchanges.
Prompt: What weight am I ready to set down?

SATURDAY – LIMITATION

Personal: The Sagittarius Moon squares the nodes, spotlighting the difference between criticism and compassion. Choose balance.
Collective: Saturn in Pisces trines Mercury in Scorpio, favoring mature dialogue and healthy boundaries. Clear rules create calm.
Prompt: Which limit will restore my balance and peace?