Astrology of the Week: Mercury AND Jupiter Retrograde
To view the video with closed captions go to Patreon.com/theawakespace it's a free public post sponsored by The Awake Space Community.In this episode of the Awake Space Astrology podcast, Laurie Rivers discusses the significance of Mercury and Jupiter retrogrades, emphasizing that these periods are not inherently negative but rather opportunities for reflection, revision, and personal growth. She shares personal anecdotes that illustrate the challenges and lessons learned during these cosmic events, ultimately highlighting the importance of hope and the power of imagination (magic) during difficult times.Chapters00:00 Understanding Mercury Retrograde02:40 Navigating Challenges During Retrograde05:42 Embracing the Cosmic Flow07:48 What's happening in the Awake Space & Shoutouts09:41 Astrological Insights: Jupiter Stationing Retrograde10:16 Understanding Jupiter's Retrograde Influence15:40 The Importance of Reflection During Retrogrades19:48 Navigating Challenges and Finding Opportunities26:31 The Power of Hope and Imagination
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Mars: How Your Serve Up Action
For the video with closed captions go to patreon.com/theawakespace - it's free to watch!S6 Ep 6 of the new series Using Your Astrology on the Awake Space Astrology Podcast explores how your natal Mars expresses depending on what level of consciousness is being expressed. In this episode your host, master astrologer Laurie Rivers walks you through understanding how to move from old patterns and reactions into deliberate action. It's an essential skill to develop as we continue to move through interesting times.TakeawaysMars represents action, not just aggression.Understanding our consciousness helps us navigate life better.Social conditioning can hinder our ability to act deliberately.Deliberate action aligns with our true needs and desires.Emotional triggers can lead to reactive behaviors.Taking a pause before reacting can change outcomes.Astrology provides a framework for personal growth.Incremental changes can lead to significant improvements.We can choose to operate differently than our conditioning.Living deliberately enhances our overall vitality.Chapters00:00 Aligning Venus and Mars: The Power of Action00:27 Introduction to Mars and Energy03:11 The Impact of Social Conditioning on Action03:41 Managing Consciousness for Deliberate Action17:00 Powerful Questions to Redirect and Respond
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Tuning Your Moon: Emotional Energy That Works for You
The Awake Space Astrology Podcast is made possible by listeners and members of The Awake Space Community.To watch the video with closed captions go to Patreon.com/theawakespace - these episodes are FREE to the public.The Moon is your signaler for physical experience and informs the other inner planets on what it is you're sensing and feeling. In this episode we discuss how you can tune your moon (or train it) to be more responsive vs reactive. Plus we give a little more insight into how all of the inner planets work as an integrated system. As always massive thanks to the supporting members of the Awake Space Community for making this podcast possible to be ad free and sponsor free, allowing us to have the freedom to create content you can really use.Important Links:November 2025 Issue of the Awake Space Astrology Magazine with horoscopes, predictions, and thoughts on the energy of the month, new and full moon info, important dates and this month features an article on how Laurie developed the Using Your Astrology process and why... Find Your Copy Here (Or join as a member at the $15 level and up to get it as part of your membership) NEW MEMBERS save 50% when you sign up for annual membership at the $15 level and up use code: 28029Patrons, your extended episode will be out Friday night. We'll be back up to speed once those new glasses finally get here! Chapters00:00 Exploring the Moon and Consciousness00:35 Introduction to the Moon03:15 Astrology as a Tool for Self-Actualization04:31 The Moon in The Sensing Feeling Aspect of Physical Experience08:49 The Interplay of Moon, Mercury, and Mars13:34 Breaking the Cycle of Reactivity21:08 Training the Moon and Consciousness24:49 Sensing the Present Moment and Body Awareness28:08 Practical Applications of Awareness28:27 Navigating Mars Energy: A Guide to Power Management29:12 Internal Systems Mapping: Enhancing Self-Awareness
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Venus Unlocked: Turn On Your Personal Magnet
The Awake Space Astrology Podcast is 100% listener supported! Join our community for deep dives into astrology, stay up to date with tips on dealing with the cosmic currents and lots of live streams with your host Laurie Rivers. Patreon.com/theawakespace New Member Special! Save 50% on annual membership for the $15 level and up when you use code: 28029 at check out (works for gifting as well!)Your ability to attract isn’t luck ; it’s energy in motion. In this episode, we explore Venus as the force behind your self-worth, desire, and the invisible signal you broadcast to the world. Learn how to shift from chasing to receiving by aligning with your authentic value and recalibrating what you believe you deserve. It’s time to turn on your personal magnet.Your host, progressive evolutionary astrologer Laurie Rivers, gives you the must have information you need to make use of your Venus and walks you through practical exercises to help you learn how to turn on your lever to abundance.Chapters00:00 Exploring Venus: The Magnetic Energy of Attraction00:35 Introduction to Awake Space Astrology Podcast01:01 Understanding Classical Astrology and Its Techniques01:26 The Importance of Venus in Astrology02:12 Cultural Biases in Astrological Interpretations03:02 Exploring Venus as a Magnet for Attraction and Repulsion03:46 Understanding Venus as a Magnetic Force06:32 The Concept of Alignment and Misalignment08:51 Exploring Soul Contracts and Free Will10:25 Practical Observations for Energy Management10:53 Observing Venusian Energy in Daily Life15:19 Self-Coaching Through Observation and Documentation25:49 The Importance of Venus in Astrology31:34 Understanding Attraction and Repulsion33:16 The Role of the Moon in Astrology
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Mercury Mechanics: Rewiring Your Thinking for Success
This podcast is 100% listener supported! For the video version with closed captions go to patreon.com/theawakespace - it's free to access.How you think determines what you create and Mercury is the planet that drives your mental process. In this episode, we explore how your brain takes in information, sorts it, interprets it, and communicates it back out into the world. When that process is empowered, you feel clear, confident, and capable. When it’s overloaded or misaligned, overwhelm and anxiety take the wheel.In this episode you'll discoverHow your Mercury operates unconsciously vs consciously Practical shifts to reduce mental friction and think more effectively. How to connect yourself to your own internal system so that your thoughts energize versus deplete you.Plus your Cosmic Coach, Laurie Rivers walks you through practical scenarios on how to both observe your own mental-physical (Mercury-Sun) connection.For more resources and deeper insights join The Awake Space Community on Patreon.com - you save 50% on annual memberships at the $15 level and higher through December (includes purchasing Gift Subscriptions)
Astrology you can use every single day with progressive evolutionary astrologer Laurie Rivers. What if astrology isn't about telling you who you are? What if it's a tool for helping you make the most of who you can be? Powerful short episodes that help you navigate these changing times.
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