Celestial Insights Podcast

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.   🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp.   *****   Astrology highlights for the week of January 11, 2026:   00:50 – On Saturday, join Celeste for the FREE Navigate 2026 in Sync with the Moon webinar (January 17 at 11am PT)!   This week's big three:   01:27 – Eris stations direct at 24 Aries on Sunday!   05:44 – The 2026 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. For only $22, this fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2026 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention.   06:36 – On Wednesday, we enter a Balsamic Moon phase at 9 Sagittarius.   08:12 – On Saturday, Venus enters Aquarius (January 17 – February 6).   11:37 – Check out Celeste’s astrology mentorship sessions and packages!   Word of the Day:   12:20 – On Sunday, BOG is the word of the day. With the Moon entering Scorpio, emotions run deep and linger. Conversations may drift toward secrets, power, or what has been left unsaid. Collectively, Eris stationing direct brings buried tensions to the surface. What was ignored or glossed over may now feel heavy and unavoidable.   14:45 – Monday’s word is BEND. The Sun in Capricorn squares Chiron in Aries, highlighting vulnerability around authority or leadership. You may feel asked to yield or acknowledge a limit. Collectively, power imbalances become visible, with someone forced to bend in submission.   15:28 – Tuesday's is RAZOR. Mars in Capricorn sharpens reactions around work, leadership, and long-term goals. Decisions may feel edgy or irreversible. Collectively, conflicts escalate quickly, especially involving governments, corporations, or elders. Words and actions can cut fast.   16:40 – Wednesday's is BRIEFING. Mercury opposite Jupiter brings important conversations, explanations, or announcements. Information arrives that reframes the bigger picture. Collectively, agitation rises as people react to news during a volatile Balsamic Moon. Criticism and emotional responses run high.   18:12 – Thursday's word is SEPARATION. Venus trine Uranus makes it easier to detach from what no longer works in relationships or finances. The break may feel clean. Collectively, alliances dissolve or restructure, impacting groups even when the separation feels necessary.   20:01 – Friday's is ZEALOUS. The Sagittarius Moon square Neptune amplifies belief and conviction. Passion may outweigh nuance. Collectively, moral certainty or ideological fervor blurs facts, making discernment essential. 20:56 – On Saturday, the word is BULLDOZER. Venus at the final degree of Capricorn softens perspective as it prepares to enter Aquarius. Expectations shift. Collectively, a forceful realization or confrontation pushes through, changing how a group or situation moves forward.   23:16 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at [email protected]! See you next week!

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.   🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp.   *****   Astrology highlights for the week of January 4, 2026:   00:51 – Join Celeste for the FREE Navigate 2026 in Sync with the Moon webinar on January 17 at 11am PT!   This week's big three:   01:37 – First, Venus is Cazimi on Tuesday at 16 Capricorn.   11:23 – Grab your copy of the Wise Skies digital calendar! For $10 off, use coupon code ABC2026.   12:19 – On Friday, Mars is Cazimi at 19 Capricorn.   17:43 – We have a Last Quarter Moon at 20 Libra on Saturday.   25:20 – Use Solar Fire software to cast your astrology charts! Enter code CELESTE15 for a 15% discount.   Word of the Day:   26:26 – On Sunday, HANDSHAKE is the word of the day. As the Moon enters Leo, notice where you are being asked to lead or be seen. Act with integrity and be clear about what you offer and expect. Collectively, power and recognition themes surface as the Leo Moon opposes Pluto. Watch who holds influence behind the scenes.   27:45 – Monday’s word is ABRACADABRA. With the Leo Moon sesquisquare Saturn and Neptune, inspiration meets limitation. Focus on what you can realistically shape today. Collectively, spectacle and misdirection are likely as authority figures manage perception. Notice what is theatrical versus real.   28:12 – Tuesday's is USURP. Venus Cazimi in Capricorn marks a rebirth around values, money, and relationships. This is a potent moment to ask for recognition or support. Collectively, leadership news may be overshadowed as attention shifts with the Moon entering Virgo. Watch what steals the spotlight.   30:25 – Wednesday's is KNEAD. The Virgo Moon emphasizes shaping something through patience and repetition. Slow, deliberate effort brings better results now. Collectively, Venus and Mars in Capricorn highlight pressure around labor, resources, and productivity. Results are being demanded.   31:30 – Thursday's word is NEGOTIATE. Mercury in Capricorn supports grounded, practical conversations about responsibility and boundaries. Keep discussions focused and factual. Collectively, compromise becomes possible as the Moon moves into Libra. Balance matters more than winning.   32:57 – Friday's is DIPLOMACY. Mars Cazimi in Capricorn amplifies ambition and drive. Choose actions that serve long-term goals. Collectively, Venus opposing Jupiter heightens tension between authority and public need. Diplomatic efforts may be emotionally tested. 34:05 – On Saturday, the word is BACKLASH. The Last Quarter Moon in Libra reveals where balance has been lost. Adjustments are needed for sustainability. Collectively, major decisions provoke public response as Jupiter magnifies consequences. Accountability becomes louder.   36:21 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at [email protected]! See you next week!

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.   🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp.   *****   Astrology highlights for the week of December 28, 2025:   00:51 – This week's big three: First, Mercury enters Capricorn on Thursday (January 1 – 20); as it leaves Sagittarius there is a lot going on!   08:09 – The 2026 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. For only $22, this fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2026 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention.   09:01 – On Friday, Chiron stations direct at 22.5 degrees Aries.   13:48 – We have a Full Moon at 13 Cancer on Saturday.   24:18 – Check out Celeste’s astrology readings and cosmic coaching packages, which are personalized to meet your unique needs. And remember: You don’t need to know any astrology!   Word of the Day:   25:08 – On Sunday, REACTIVE is the word of the day. With the Aries Moon squaring Jupiter in Cancer and meeting Chiron, emotions rise quickly and instincts lead the way. Notice where impatience or irritation is asking for awareness rather than action. Collectively, tempers flare easily and reactions may feel outsized, especially around safety, fire, and sharp objects. Slowing down helps prevent small moments from becoming big incidents.   26:05 – Monday’s word is CRITIQUE. The Taurus Moon steadies the nervous system, but its square to Pluto brings buried thoughts to the surface. Mercury in Sagittarius squaring Saturn can make words feel heavy or regretful. Collectively, criticism may come easily while compassion takes effort. Choose discernment over judgment and separate what’s useful from what’s just noise.   28:26 – Tuesday's is GARGOYLE. The Taurus Moon activates Algol, highlighting the part of you that guards against overwhelm. This is about holding strong emotional material without letting it run your life. Collectively, shadow material around anger, violence, and protection becomes visible. Society grapples with what it tries to keep outside rather than face within.   30:13 – Wednesday's is FIREWORKS. The Gemini Moon amplifies stimulation, movement, and conversation while activating volatile energy. Overstimulation is likely if you do not pace yourself. Collectively, excitement mixes with chaos as crowds, alcohol, and impulsivity collide. Awareness and caution keep celebration from tipping into danger.   32:08 – Thursday's word is PROJECTION. Mercury at 29 Sagittarius squares Neptune at 29 Pisces, blurring perception and amplifying imagination. This is powerful for creativity but tricky for clarity. Collectively, confusion, denial, and idealization peak as people project inner states onto others. Compassion works better than confrontation today.   33:26 – Friday's is TEACH. As Chiron stations direct in Aries, old wounds around identity and self-assertion come into focus. Physical signals like headaches or eye strain may carry messages. Collectively, moments of pain reveal opportunities for wisdom and leadership. What has hurt before can now guide and instruct. 34:55 – On Saturday, the word is NOSTALGIA. The Cancer Full Moon illuminates memory, family stories, and emotional roots. Feelings crest and ask to be acknowledged rather than managed. Collectively, themes of home, security, leadership, and belonging dominate the emotional field. Comfort, storytelling, and reflection restore balance.   36:21 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at [email protected]! See you next week!

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.   🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp.   *****   Astrology highlights for the week of December 21, 2025:   00:51 – This week's big three: First, the Sun enters Capricorn on Sunday, bringing the December Solstice and ushering in Capricorn Season (December 21 – January 19).   09:22 – Grab your copy of the Wise Skies digital calendar! For $10 off, use coupon code ABC2026.   10:18 – On Wednesday, Venus enters Capricorn (December 24 – January 17).   14:54 – We have a First Quarter Moon at 6 Aries on Saturday.   23:22 – Check out Celeste’s astrology mentorship sessions and packages!   Word of the Day:   24:05 – On Sunday, HANGOVER is the word of the day. As the Sagittarius Sun completes its square to Neptune at 29 Pisces, the effects of excess or blurred boundaries may come into focus. The Sun’s shift into Capricorn brings a return to reality and accountability. Collectively, this is a sobering moment where responsibility takes center stage. What was once overlooked now feels harder to ignore.   25:52 – Monday’s word is NETWORK. As the Moon meets Pluto in Aquarius, group dynamics intensify. You may feel called to engage with communities that align more deeply with your values. Collectively, shifts within organizations, social networks, or systems may feel decisive or irreversible. Lines are drawn around belonging and trust.   27:09 – Tuesday's is ILLUMINATE. The waxing Crescent Moon highlights awareness, helping you see what is beginning to take shape. As Venus in Sagittarius squares Neptune at 29 Pisces, illusions fade. Collectively, realizations come through conversation, storytelling, or moments of honesty that cut through confusion. What was once idealized becomes easier to name.   27:52 – Wednesday's is COMMIT. Venus enters Capricorn, shifting attention from pleasure to permanence and from attraction to responsibility. You may feel ready to define what you are truly willing to invest in. Collectively, commitment replaces fantasy as endurance and reliability take precedence over excitement. What lasts matters more than what dazzles.   29:21 – Thursday's word is MERRY. The Moon and amplifying North Node connect in Pisces; compassion and emotional sensitivity deepen. This is a day for gentle joy, reflection, and meaningful connection. Collectively, kindness, generosity, and quiet togetherness feel more nourishing than spectacle. Small acts of care carry weight.   29:59 – Friday's is TRADE. As the Pisces Moon squares Mercury, emotions color conversations about exchange, value, and fairness. You may notice heightened sensitivity around what feels equitable or disappointing. Collectively, negotiations or misunderstandings reveal the emotional layers beneath practical decisions. Feelings influence outcomes. 30:44 – On Saturday, the word is GLADIATOR. The First Quarter Moon in Aries demands action, courage, and forward motion. With Mars in Capricorn on the fixed star Facies, focus can become intense, pressured, or narrowly directed. Collectively, conflict and competition may be visible, especially in sports or public arenas. Limited vision fuels heated reactions.   32:12 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at [email protected]! See you next week!

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.   🌟 Book a private astrology consultation, cosmic coaching package, or mystic mentoring. 🌕 Download Celeste's free Setting Intentions with Moon Phases e-book. 📚 Check out Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended astrology books and oracle/tarot decks. ✅ Follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Yelp.   *****   Astrology highlights for the week of December 14, 2025:   00:51 – This week's big three: First, Mars enters Capricorn on Sunday (December 14 – January 23).   10:13 – The 2026 Moon Mastery™ Lunar Planning Guide is your interactive companion for the year ahead. For only $22, this fully fillable digital planner is tailored to the actual Moon phases and eclipses of 2026 — helping you live each month with clarity, awareness, and intention.   11:05 – On Wednesday, there is a Hammer of Thor chart pattern with Mercury in Sagittarius at the apex.   16:30 – We have a New Moon at 28 Sagittarius on Friday.   28:33 – Use Solar Fire software to cast your astrology charts! Enter code CELESTE15 for a 15% discount.   Word of the Day:   29:40 – On Sunday, SNEAKY is the word of the day. Mars at 29 Sagittarius squaring Neptune creates slippery motives and blurry truth. Hidden dynamics may shift suddenly or reveal something unexpected. As the Moon enters Scorpio, emotions intensify and instincts sharpen. This energy may expose what someone hoped to keep concealed.   31:50 – Monday’s word is VEILED. The Balsamic Moon in Scorpio squaring Pluto uncovers what has been brewing beneath the surface. You may feel exposed, pressured, or aware of something shifting behind the scenes. This veil thinning invites honesty about power dynamics or emotional undercurrents. Sensitivity is high, so gentleness goes far.   33:23 – Tuesday's is BOUNDARIES. The Sun in Sagittarius squaring Saturn in Pisces brings a moment to clarify limits. You may feel torn between compassion and self-protection. This transit encourages firm yet kind choices that support your well-being. A simple no may restore balance.   34:33 – Wednesday's is BATTLE. The Scorpio Moon opposing Uranus in Taurus triggers tension around control, resources, or emotional power. A sudden shift may push you toward decisive action. As the Moon enters Sagittarius, relief arrives through movement or perspective. Freedom follows the release.   36:31 – Thursday's word is INDULGENCE. Venus in Sagittarius trining Chiron warms the heart and softens recent edges. You may feel drawn to sweetness, pleasure, or emotional openness. Mercury’s role in the Hammer of Thor pattern brings truth-telling that feels freeing. Enjoy the moment without losing your center.   38:14 – Friday's is PARTY. The Sagittarius New Moon invites renewal, celebration, and fresh possibility. The energy is loud, bright, and eager for connection. The Moon squaring Neptune heightens revelry and fantasy before Capricorn brings grounding later in the evening. Enjoy but stay aware. 39:33 – On Saturday, the word is DECISIONS. The Moon meeting Mars in Capricorn propels you toward long-term action. A choice that has been simmering now becomes clear. Mercury squaring the Nodes highlights a karmic decision point that blends intuition with logic. Commitment brings momentum.   42:46 – Thanks for listening to Celestial Insights! To support the podcast and help others find the show, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen, rate it five stars, or write a lovely review! And let Celeste know if you have any "astrology in action" stories by email at [email protected]! See you next week!