What the Peruvian Shamans Saw for 2026

Every December, on a beach in Lima's Miraflores district, a group of Peruvian shamans (curanderos) gather to do something that our Western culture has forgotten how to take seriously: they sit with plant medicine, they listen, and they speak what they've seen.

Before the cameras arrive the eleven shamans from various regions of Peru including the Amazon meet to drink ayahuasca and San Pedro (wachuma). They work with coca leaves, yellow flowers, incense, and swords. They face the Pacific Ocean and open themselves to visions about global affairs, world leaders, and collective fate.

And then they tell us what they saw.

The 2026 Predictions

The shamans' predictions this year are politically charged which tracks, because when has magic ever been separate from power and the collective?

Trump: Shaman Juan de Dios Garcia proclaimed that "the United States should prepare itself because Donald Trump will fall seriously ill" in 2026. Whatever you feel about this prediction, it's worth noting that the 79-year-old Cheeto’s health has already been a subject of speculation from unexplained bruising to his "preventative MRI" in October. The White House of course insists he's in “excellent health”. The shamans see something different, let’s hope they’re right.

Maduro and Venezuela: Multiple shamans predicted that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be removed from power in 2026. Shaman Ana María Simeón stated: "We have asked for Maduro to leave, to retire, for President Donald Trump of the United States to be able to remove him, and we have visualized that next year this will happen." Another shaman, Cleofé Sedano from Loreto, warned of "very serious problems between Maduro and Trump" and suggested a third world war could even break out although the U.S. would ultimately prevail. He predicted Maduro would flee Venezuela rather than be captured.

Russia and Ukraine: The shamans offered conflicting visions which to me feels accurate to the complexity of the situation. Garcia predicted the war would end, saying "I see that the conflict will end. They will raise the flag of peace." But other shamans saw global conflicts continuing without resolution. The group previously predicted the war would end in 2023, which did not come to pass.

Peru: The shamans predicted that Keiko Fujimori thedaughter of the late former President Alberto Fujimori will finally win Peru's presidential election after three previous failed attempts. Garcia saw this through the wachuma: "The woman who dreams of ruling Peru, I have been able to see through the wachuma that Keiko Fujimori will be president in 2026."

Natural Disasters: The shamans also predicted earthquakes and extreme climate phenomena will continue to characterize 2026 globally, though they specified that Peru itself would remain relatively calm through the election period.

What Does This Mean?

I know some of you are wondering: should we take any of this seriously?

The shamans have a mixed track record, as all prophetic traditions do. In 2023, they correctly predicted that former President Alberto Fujimori would die within twelve months and he passed from cancer in September 2024. They also predicted that same year the Russia-Ukraine war would end. It didn't. Last year, they warned of a "nuclear war" between Israel and Gaza. Instead, we did get a ceasefire (although the violence continues).

prophecy has never been about batting averages. When we reduce sacred visionary practices to a scorecard of hits and misses, we miss the entire point.

These shamans aren't trying to win a prediction pissing contest. They're engaging in ancestral collective healing and sitting with sacred medicine that has been used for divination across the Americas for thousands of years. They're performing ritual that asks for peace, that calls for better decision-making from world leaders, that prays incense and flowers into the wind for collective healing.

The ceremony itself is an act of magical intervention.

There's something deeply radical about seeing indigenous practitioners from Peru standing on a beach with photographs of Trump, Putin, Xi Jinping, and Zelenskyy, crossing swords over their images, burning incense, and declaring what the plants revealed about their fates.

In a world where political analysis comes from pundits with polling data and economic models, here are eleven people saying: we drank sacred medicine made from PachaMama, and this is what we saw.

Many westerners will minimize these rituals as “primitive” or just dismiss it entirely because people fear what they don’t understand or dismiss what doesn’t align to their religious views. This is an entirely different epistemology a different way of knowing that has sustained cultures for millennia. The shamans aren't claiming to be infallible. They're claiming to be in relationship with forces larger than themselves. They're claiming that the land, the plants, the ancestors have something to say about what's coming.

Their predictions about ongoing global conflict, natural disasters, and political instability aren't exactly controversial. Climate crisis is accelerating. Authoritarian leaders are aging. Geopolitical tensions are at a fever pitch. You don't need ayahuasca to see that the world is in a state of crisis.

I want everyone to remember that crisis is not destiny. Know that prayer is a technology. That asking for peace is itself a form of making it possible.

As we journey into 2026, consider what the Peruvian shamans modeled: collective ritual that acknowledges the political, that engages with power directly, that uses ancestral tools to speak to present circumstances.

You don't need ayahuasca (please don't take that unsupervised). But you might need to remember that your practice isn't separate from what's happening in the world.

What will you ask for this year? And what are you willing to do to make that asking matter?

Want to go deeper?

This month on Patreon, I’m exploring how to bring political intention into your personal practice, because your altar doesn’t exist in a vacuum and neither do you.

Weekly Astrology Forecast & Horoscopes: December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026

This week is about alignment and emotional truth. There’s movement forward, but it’s not rushed. The astrology asks for maturity, discernment, and real accountability, especially in relationships and communication.

Major aspects of the week:

December 29 — Mars in Capricorn + True Node in Pisces

Momentum meets destiny. Mars in Capricorn pushes us to act with purpose, while the True Node brings people and situations that reflect where you’re actually headed—not where you’ve been. Pay attention to who shows up now. This is about being met at your level.

December 30 — Mercury in Sagittarius aspects Saturn in Pisces

Speak less. Mean more. Conversations benefit from restraint and clarity. This isn’t the week for over-explaining or emotional dumping. Say what matters. Let the rest fall away.

January 1 — Sun in Capricorn, conjunct the True Node in Pisces

A reset point. This aspect asks you to step into integrity with your path. Choices made now carry weight. Ask yourself where you’re being called to grow up, commit, or course-correct.

January 1 — Mercury square Neptune (Sagittarius–Pisces)

Mixed signals and emotional static. Miscommunication is likely if you assume instead of asking. Double-check information. Don’t make big emotional decisions in the fog.

January 1 — Mercury enters Capricorn

Relief. Communication sharpens. Boundaries become clearer. This transit favors honesty, structure, and saying things plainly without drama.

January 2 — Venus in Capricorn is conjunct the True Node

Relationship clarity. This can bring fated meetings, defining moments, or quiet realizations about who you want to build with. Commitment—romantic or otherwise—becomes a real question.

January 3 — Full Moon in Cancer

Emotional release. This lunation brings memory, grief, softness, and healing to the surface. It’s a karmic moment to let go of what you’ve outgrown emotionally—especially patterns tied to family, safety, and attachment.

Aries

Your cardinal go-getting ways are a little more subdued for the first half of this week, as you are feeling more pensive than usual. Your business prospects are taking a more independent approach, allowing you to delve inward on an emotional level. Try to find a balance to help.

Taurus

Ensure that you are following your goals and taking a step-by-step approach to achieve them. It's not about how quickly you are getting things done right now at all. Instead, it's a great time to step back and opt to dig into the creative process to attain success.

Gemini

It’s not that working with others is something that you’re opposed to, but you are light-years ahead of their progress, and want to keep your work flowing. Perhaps they can implement new endeavors and complete many of the tasks that are pending, which will make you confident in laboring together.

Cancer

Being honorable to your personal needs is the absolute priority at this time. Look at your dreams and make them happen with an open heart and mind. You will have several months of inspiration ahead. Still, the present gives you a strong sense of direction and proper steps to follow.

Leo

The passion in your chart is brewing and percolating. The energy that gives you a new perspective and outlook on the approach you should take is heightened. The plans you set in motion will have longevity, since the cisnis are lending a grounding verve to create long-term objectives with.

Virgo

You need to heed caution and keep it moving! Trusting your instincts is the name of the game, and if there is any sign meant to divert from the beaten path, that is most definitely you. Now, it's time to let these major decisions transpire and take on another journey.

Libra

Fortunately, you’ll find that the world is your financial oyster (so to speak). New opportunities are coming your way without a hitch, allowing you to gain speed and conquest in the business and economic sphere of your life. This gives you the chance to give light and love to abundance.

Scorpio

Starting your own business proves to be beneficial, as you will make money — so much so that you will want to keep this going as a side hustle. The caveat is not to be super boastful, as your colleagues at your 9-to-5 may be jealous of your win.

Sagittarius

This is a pivotal time to create a new financial plan and model that will help you achieve monetary triumphs in the future. This cosmic energy is going to inspire and motivate you to take a leap of faith and invest in ideas that you fully believe in, without hesitation.

Capricorn

Now isn’t the time to wear your cards close to your heart when negotiating contracts. Taking a stand to get what you want requires taking a risk and asking for what you deserve. Don’t let your nature push you into a professional situation that you are unsure about without thinking it through.

Aquarius

You are experiencing a few emotional meltdowns and burnout at the moment. This will make you more argumentative when things don’t go your way all of the time. You may also start to argue with the people who don’t have your back, forcing you to only align with loyal friends.

Pisces

The reason for the growth period you're undergoing is due to a simultaneous planetary awakening happening for you and the world, which might influence you towards a completely different career track than you would have ever considered for yourself in the past. Focus on how you can revolutionize your dreams.

Weekly Horoscope December 22-28, 2025 | New Year Astrology

Astrology by Lisa Stardust 

The week ahead is low-key, astrologically speaking. The Moon soars from Capricorn to Aries, making us think and reflect on our emotions before we welcome the new year.

These are the major astrological transits of the week: 

December 24: Romantic planet Venus, which is in Sagittarius, squares elusive Neprune, which is in Pisces. When these planets come together, we can get lost in emotion and not see the truth. Be compassionate to yourself and implement self-care to rest. 

December 24: Venus enters Capricorn, allowing us to work toward a relationship or financial goal. We will put the effort into our desires as we try to make them a reality and unlock our potential.

Aries 

The week ahead may inspire you to take a leap of faith and work out matters with your team. After all, it's essential to have a good repertoire with your colleagues — even if it is surface-level. You may decide to let the drama go and to move forward in a positive direction with them.

Taurus 

The week ahead is asking you to assess how you want to pursue and continue to achieve the future you desire. The good news and silver lining is that you’ll come to an understanding about your current views and ideology that propels you forward.

Gemini 

Your financial and business prosperity is counting on your ability to step out into the world and let your voice be heard. You have extreme opinions, and you cannot hide what you are thinking under these skies, so use your words for change. 

Cancer 

Don’t be afraid to express your emotions and make sure your partner does the same. Things will take a more irritable turn, and you may be prone to mood swings by the end of the werk. Try to find balance when you are feeling frustrated. 

Leo

Creativity will be at a high, which is why it’s best to prepare your incentives out at the beginning of the week to ensure success. With the right direction and forethought, you can take things to the next level. You'll be surprised by how many accolades you will receive.

Virgo 

A meaningful connection will form through shared values and interests. Be gentle this week as your relationships will unfold naturally and reward you pleasantly. If you are already paired up, it’s time to really nurture the bond you have with your partner. 

Libra 

This week will make you more aware of the negotiations that need to be made to maintain equilibrium in all aspects of life. It’s crucial to maintain a good reputation with your peers, as it requires giving utmost importance to contracts and relationships.

Scorpio 

This is a fantastic week for you to experience tremendous upgrades and changes. Your outlook will take on a new level of awareness and can shift the focus towards your personal needs, including starting something more tangible for yourself.

Sagittarius 

This is a time of abundance and affluence, resulting from the creativity you infused in your projects during the upcoming days. As long as you save your pennies for a rainy day, then you can be in a great situation to create a new relationship with money. 

Capricorn 

Some deep-seated issues with coworkers or family will be brought to your attention. A significant part of the problem is that you both have different ways of expressing yourselves, which is creating major miscommunications as well as tensions in the office and at home.

Aquarius 

You can connect with yourself from a more lighthearted place without having a ton of worries riding on your shoulders. You’re trying to find calm amidst the storm, but you can only do so if you do the work within and are accountable for your actions.

Pisces 

Be careful that you're not falling for a fantasy. Please keep your eyes open and feet on the ground when it comes to romance so that you can see situations clearly and people for who they are. Then, you will not be disappointed when their true disposition is seen.

Tarot & Therapy

Written by Bri Luna

This week, I was featured in a new article for Vogue, written by Lisa Stardust, exploring the relationship between tarot, astrology, and therapy and why more people are turning to symbolic systems alongside traditional mental health support.

The piece centers an idea I’ve spent years articulating in my work: tarot and astrology can be therapeutic without being therapy. They offer insight, pattern recognition, and symbolic language but they are not substitutes for trauma-informed care, crisis support, or long-term mental health treatment.

While a brief quote from my interview appears in the article, much of the nuance didn’t make it into print. So I want to share my full perspective here, because discernment matters! especially right now.

When people ask how tarot or astrology can work with therapy, my answer is simple: They work together when we stop pretending tarot is therapy and stop pretending therapy is the only valid language for self-understanding.

Tarot and astrology help people recognize patterns, cycles, timing, and symbolic meaning. Therapy helps people metabolize that information, understand its roots, and decide how to respond to it in real life.

I often describe it like this:

One tells you the weather. The other teaches you how to dress for it.

In my work, tarot and astrology aren’t about prediction or fantasy. They’re mirrors.

They show people what they’re already doing where they’re repeating patterns, avoiding truths, or standing at a crossroads they don’t want to name yet. If a tool helps someone articulate a fear, a desire, or a pattern they’ve been circling, it’s useful. But the moment tarot becomes a way to avoid responsibility or outsource decision-making it stops being helpful. That’s when it can actually cause harm.

I’ve had tarot readings that were more insightful than therapy sessions.

Tarot and astrology can name patterns quickly. Therapy helps you unpack why those patterns exist and what to do about them. You don’t have to choose one. You choose what actually works for you.

Some people have found more clarity from tarot than from therapists who were culturally disconnected, undertrained, or simply phoning it in. That doesn’t make tarot superior it means the mental health system isn’t one-size-fits-all.

What these conversations really reveal is a gap people are trying to survive not a trend people are blindly following

If a client is relying on tarot to hold untreated trauma, my response is honesty.

Tarot can offer insight, but it cannot ethically hold crisis or unresolved trauma on its own. Many readers are not trauma-informed or trained to navigate those situations, and pretending otherwise is irresponsible.

I encourage people to do both, or at the very least, stay resourced.

Do what helps you heal but stay discerning. Tarot can be therapeutic without being therapy. Some readers are gifted. Others are dangerous and fraudulent! The same is true of therapists. The goal isn’t ideology it’s care, accountability, and choice. If a practice empowers you and doesn’t take your agency away, it has a place. If it replaces responsibility or real support, it doesn’t.

CAPRICORN SEASON 2025

December 21 initiates the Sun’s ingress into Capricorn, which lasts until January 19, and the onset of the Winter Solstice. The season brings a sense of wonder and relief from the frustrations we’ve recently experienced. This is a time to lean into fresh possibilities that the new year offers and let go of our emotional upsets. Healing is happening, helping us grow in the process.

Capricorn season asks us to get serious—not in a cold or joyless way, but in a self-respecting one. This is the part of the year where intentions stop being wishes and start becoming commitments. The energy here is about structure, boundaries, and long-term vision. What you build now is meant to last. Capricorn doesn’t rush, and it doesn’t promise overnight miracles. It rewards patience, discipline, and the quiet courage to show up even when no one is watching.

Astrologically, Capricorn is associated with endurance, responsibility, and mastery. This season highlights where we need to mature, where we’ve been avoiding accountability, and where we’re ready to step into a more grounded version of ourselves. It’s less about chasing external validation and more about proving something to yourself. You may feel called to simplify, to get realistic about your energy, and to make choices that support your future rather than your impulses.

In tarot, Capricorn season is often linked to The Devil—a card that’s frequently misunderstood. Rather than symbolizing evil, The Devil exposes our attachments: habits, patterns, fears, and power dynamics that keep us stuck. During Capricorn season, this card invites us to confront what we’ve outgrown and to reclaim authority over our lives. Where are you giving your power away? Where are you mistaking obligation for destiny? This season offers clarity—not always comfortably, but honestly.

Mythologically, Capricorn carries the image of the sea-goat: a creature that moves between land and water. This symbolism speaks to Capricorn’s ability to navigate both the material and emotional worlds. It reminds us that strength doesn’t mean emotional suppression—it means learning how to hold complexity without collapsing. Capricorn teaches survival wisdom passed down through generations, emphasizing resilience, legacy, and the long memory of time.

For ritual work, Capricorn season favors grounded, intentional altar setups. Focus on tools that represent stability and protection: stones like obsidian, onyx, or smoky quartz; bones or ancestral items; old keys, clocks, or heirlooms that symbolize time and lineage. Incorporate written intentions—especially goals tied to finances, career, boundaries, or personal discipline.

Candle magic during this season works best with black, dark green, brown, or deep red candles. Black supports protection and authority. Green aligns with long-term prosperity and growth. Brown grounds scattered energy and reinforces stability. Red can be used sparingly for courage and sustained motivation rather than impulsive action. Keep rituals simple and deliberate—Capricorn favors consistency over spectacle.

Ultimately, Capricorn season isn’t about becoming harder—it’s about becoming stronger. Strong enough to say no. Strong enough to commit. Strong enough to build something real.

How Capricorn Season Will Affect You?

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

Fire Signs

(Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius)

You can find comfort within yourself and have a few moments of reprieve from the frustrations and energy that is swarming around you. Do you, fire signs!

Earth Signs 

(Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)

It’s your month to decompress through self-care and to put everything else on hold for the moment — except for the fun things you’ve planned for yourself.

Air Signs

(Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) 

Boundaries are important. Stop giving your personal power to others. You have a say in the ongoing relationship too — make sure you have energy reserved for yourself.

Water Signs

(Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces)

You want to work on the existing problems in your relationships to improve matters. Be gentle to and try to communicate your feelings in a healthy way.

Key Dates:

December 21: The Sun enters Capricorn, making us reflect and assess our plans for the next few weeks. 

December 24: Venus moves into Capricorn, allowing us to embrace our earthly desires. 

January 1: Mercury glides into Capricorn, urging us to communicate directly to others. 

January 3: The Full Moon in Cancer heightens our emotions and pushes us to honor the past.

January 17: Venus enters Aquarius, giving us the chance to cultivate significant friendships and alliances.

January 18: The New Moon in Capricorn is a time to reset and refresh our goals. 

January 19: The Sun begins its journey in Aquarius, bringing charity and mindfulness to the forefront of our lives.

Weekly Horoscope December 2–7, 2025: Gemini Super Full Moon, Venus in Sagittarius & Karmic Alignments

Welcome to December! The last month of the year is in gear, pushing us to make changes and manifest our goals for the future. Venus in Sagittarius harmonizes with Pluto in Aquarius on December 2, strengthening our determination to attain financial stability and wealth, as well as karmic connections. The Super Full Moon in Gemini on December 4 offers us the chance to resolve issues from Mercury retrograde, which occurred from November 7 to 29. The Sun in Sagittarius squares  the Nodes of Destiny on December 5, offering a choice in how we wish to evolve and grow. We may meet people that will enhance our lives for the better in the months ahead. Mercury in Scorpio links up with Jupiter retrograde in Cancer and Saturn in Pisces on December 6 and 7, opening us up to understanding information that was formerly buried beneath the surface — that is, until now. 

Aries 

You’re a warrior by nature, but now you are more about love and peace than fighting or arguing with those you care about. Try to balance out your own needs, to ensure you don’t give all of yourself to another. Give yourself some love, too. 

Taurus

You’ve had a challenging November, astrologically speaking, because of Mercury’s backward spin. This week presents an opportunity to restart, reboot, and reinvigorate your motivation to tackle new challenges. The question is: Are you ready? And, the answer is a resounding YES! 

Gemini 

You’re being introspective and plotting your next moves. Take this time and energy to strategize the upcoming autumnal days, so you can use them to your advantage and achieve your desires. Then, you can make plans for the future and implement your goals into reality. 

Cancer 

Home is where you feel most comfortable and centered, this week. All the more reason for you to start making yourself feel more cozy in your space now. Treat yourself to a few new items to decorate and spruce up your space, getting you in the autumnal spirit. 

Leo 

You’re feeling extra chatty and more able to engage with friends. The caveat to your peppiness is that you may accidentally spill the tea or reveal scandalous gossip that some members of your crush wanted to keep secret. Word of advice: Think before you speak.

Virgo 

It’s time to get creative! This means busting out the drawing board, paintbrushes, and canvas to create new art. Whether it’s for professional endeavors or recreational, you’ll be inspired to draw, paint, and bring your passions to light. Embrace your talents.

Libra 

Making your mark on the world is challenge that is inoortant, but you’re moving in the right direction. As long as you accept that you need to be a leader, rather than an innovator, in your endeavors, you can charge forward and move toward success. 

Scorpio 

Being able to stand up for yourself takes a lot of guts and confidence. Luckily for you, right now you’re able to take a stand against others and defend yourself against those who aim to bring you down. They must learn to appreciate, not hate! 

Sagittarius 

Your circle of friends is evolving, allowing you to meet new people who will become your closest friends over time. Embrace the rare chance to connect and engage with others you meet now. You will be able to expand your heart and contact list this month. 

Capricorn 

Work is becoming very chaotic at the moment, but you have the opportunity to balance out your life and not focus solely on professional endeavors 24/7. Find your chill spot and lean into self-care. After all, you can’t run the world all day and night.  

Aquarius 

Finding a spiritual center is challenging for most, but not for you. Lean into your higher mind and vibe. This will give you the ultimate opportunity to achieve personal fulfillment and spiritual growth over the next few months. And also reach new personal heights. 

Pisces 

Your spidey senses are making you more aware of clandestine situations going on behind your back. Don’t fret, Pisces! The secrets being hidden are actually beneficial and will contribute to your future. In fact, you will be super happy when they are revealed.

Sagittarius Season 2025 Horoscopes: What Each Zodiac Sign Can Expect

Sagittarius season commences from November 21 to December 21. The last of the fall is clearing up three out of the five planetary retrogrades that are currently moonwalking in the sky and giving us the strength to move forward. Many issues will be resolved and addressed in the weeks ahead, allowing us to deal with matters that have been weighing on our shoulders throughout the season. Use this time to your advantage and be kind to yourself as you mend your wounds.

How Sagittarius Season Affects You?

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius)

There is an electric vibration that keeps the bar set high. There are loud debates and differing opinions, but they are all in good fun! Divine lessons are encapsulating the skies, creating an intellectually stimulating experience. This can add something unexpected and for the better. It might just happen overnight, and you have to allow yourself to receive the gifts with an open heart. 

Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)

What is reflected in the outside world is also turned within. This is where patterning can also play a role in people's lives. It is imperative to take extreme care measures and not feel pressured to do anything more than you are physically capable of handling.

Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius)

Formulating an opinion was never so difficult when you can see multiple sides to every story. Many are going back and forth between competing sources that all seem to come to totally separate conclusions. It is essential to contemplate the information without judgment. 

Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces)

You've learned a lot about what you want and what you deserve in relationships. This is a testament to the immense value you bring to the world, and in turn, to the importance of prioritizing your own needs above all else. Observing the games that others play to achieve their goals is a part of the healing cycle. 

Key Dates

November 21: The Sun enters Sagittarius, bringing optimism and adventure to our auras. 

November 27: Saturn turns direct in Pisces, allowing us to set boundaries with others.

November 29: Mercury retrograde ends in Scorpio, clearing up recent miscommunications.

November 30: Venus moves into Sagittarius, bringing excitement to romance. 

December  4: The Full Moon in Gemini pushes us to speak up and express ourselves. 

December 10: Neptune’s moonwalk in Pisces completes its cycle, bringing forth new dreams.

December 11: Mercury glides into Sagittarius, giving our words power and meaning.

December 15: Mars passes into Capricorn, adding charm and determination to our lives.

December 19: The New Moon in Sagittarius gives us hope and fresh insight into our visions.

Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer: Coming Home to Yourself

On November 11, Jupiter begins its retrograde journey through the sign of Cancer—a transit that lasts until March 2026. The date itself is a ritual doorway: 11/11, a number long associated with alignment, manifestation, and stepping into the version of yourself you’ve been calling forward. But unlike the loud, expansive Jupiter transits we might be used to, this one asks us to draw inward, soften, and remember what actually feels safe.

Cancer is the sign of the home: your emotional home, your chosen family, your ancestral memory, your boundaries, and the places where your heart goes when the world gets too loud. With Jupiter retrograding here, the next few months aren’t about growing outward. They’re about growing deeper.

This is a time to re-evaluate your sense of security. Where do you feel truly held? Who shows up for you when no one is watching? You may notice your social circle getting smaller—not because of drama or rupture—but because your intuition is clearer now. There is no more space for performative friendships, half-hearted connections, or people who don’t know how to hold you with tenderness.

We gravitate toward those who we know are safe to expand with.

Jupiter in Cancer isn’t interested in chasing opportunities, clout, or forced connections. It wants resonance. It wants warmth. It wants belonging.

So when this planet moves in reverse, it slows us down long enough to ask:

• Who actually nourishes me?

• Who do I feel alive with? not just stimulated by?

• Where does my spirit exhale?

Instead of running toward “more,” we begin to water the gardens that already sustain us. Your energy is sacred. This retrograde reminds you not to spend it on people who cannot meet you heart-to-heart.

With Jupiter retrograde, it’s easy to feel like we have The Truth. Our spiritual beliefs may swell inside us, urgent and righteous. We may want to convince others to see what we see. Pause. Breathe. Let others have their path. What’s real doesn’t need defending. Your spiritual clarity stands on its own. Listening is also a form of wisdom.

Do Not Force Expansion

Cancer moves by intuition, not impulse.

During this retrograde, there is no reward in gambling, rushing, or forcing growth just because you feel like you should be advancing. This transit reinforces something simple but often forgotten:

If it isn’t aligned… it won’t work.

Your heart will say yes before your mind ever catches up. Trust it.

Retrograde Season Pile-Up

With Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus also retrograde, the emotional atmosphere is thick. We are processing a lot. Grieving. Remembering. Relearning how to listen to ourselves again.

But none of this is punishment.

It’s refinement.

Witch-tips

• Slow down.

• Nourish your nervous system.

• Spend time with people who make you feel safe in your body.

• Practice the art of emotional discernment.

• Let your heart—not fear—decide who gets access to you.

There is a quieter voice inside you that already knows what you’re ready to grow into and what you’re done holding.

Listen to that one.

Because only you know the timing of your becoming.

And right now, the cosmos is giving you permission to choose yourself.

Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer: How This Week’s Astrology Is Pushing You to Grow Up

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

Another week, another retrograde! Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer begins its four-month journey backward on November 11, urging us to be more calculated and aware of our behavior. Mercury Retrograde and Mars in Sagittarius connect on November 12, making us watch our words to avoid confrontation. November 12’s Last Quarter Moon in Leo offers us the chance to look at our actions and make necessary changes.

Aries

As the veils are extremely thin, you can work with the spirits to help guide you and get your messages answered. You might find your hair standing up with all the electricity in the air. Have a little fun with the experience by; know this is a dedication to Scorpio season.

Taurus

This is your time to shine and let the potent energy open major energetic portals that will strengthen your aura. For those practicing rituals, set up your altar to connect with your loved ones and those roaming the earth. It is a beautiful week of respect and homage to spirits.

Gemini

This week adds perfect symbolism to the month. A vibrant Last Quarter Moon is an absolutely fantastic way to illuminate the greater aspects of your life. The cosmos asks you to open your mind to new possibilities, and to walk away from an outdated mentality in many realms of life.

Cancer

This week triggers you to step out of the normal way of doing and perceiving matters. People might be showing their inner rage in some capacity mainly as the Last Quarter Moon asks you to purify and cleanse residual and looming anger by aiding your solar plexus chakra with healing crystals.

Leo

Even though issues are decompressing, more transits and lessons will rear their heads and stick around for much of the month. The question at this moment is, are you willing to move forward? If so, then this week, it’s possible to make strides toward a better foundation with others.

Virgo

The wounds are still here; some are meant to be here for life. This is the cost of transforming into a better version of oneself; it's often a very lonely process, but at the end of the day, you will be all the more grateful for these cosmically aligned shifts.

Libra

There's a dynamic pull between structure and ambition. This is where the conflict arises, and you need to hold it down. Remember that everyone thinks they are right at this time. The collective conviction can go either way, so focus on yourself and stay in your lane throughout the week.

Scorpio

Expect intense news to be brought out, which can rock your world. The planets aren’t playing here at all, as this can even mean you'll see your future unfolding before your eyes. You know that you are making the right move for yourself, which will add to your internal growth.

Sagittarius

You can crack the puzzle and let the light penetrate the perceived darkness. For everything there is an equal and opposite reaction. Looking to trusted friends and mentors is what it's all about right now to establish your happiness. You are in total control of your own destiny and future.

Capricorn

Compromise is the only way through the week if you are ready to reach a balanced solution. This energy is semi-standoffish, and certain parties are not prepared to budge. In fact, you'll utilize this wisely by adding a third party to help soothe that atmosphere and calm down the situation.

Aquarius

If you do not like how someone is treating you, this is the time to handle your life directly and with conviction. Be very careful, because these skies can also account for those who are stuck in abusive relationships. Reach out to people if you feel like you need help.

Pisces

Fulfilling partnerships takes time and effort, and someone is serving as a mirror for you right now. What are the experiences you are thinking about letting go of? Are others giving you the attention that you deserve? These are some fundamental questions that are important to ask for future endeavors.

Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio 2025

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

On November 9, Mercury retrograde commences in Sagittarius. Mercury moonwalks into Scorpio on November 18, moving backward in the water sign until the 29th, when the cycle completes. The final Mercurial backspin of 2025 will be intense — so prepare for drama and a reckoning of the past. 

Throughout the three week journey, Mercury retrograde will connect with four other planets, all of whom are retrograde as well: Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, which initiates on November 11, heightens the energy and makes us more sentimental; Saturn retrograde in Pisces dismantle boundaries and asks us to set limits with others in a way that works for us; Neptune retrograde in Pisces makes us nostalgic and yearn for the past — especially the visions that we want to bring to fruition; finally, Uranus retrograde in Taurus shakes up the dynamic, making us feel unsettled as our limitations are shifting.

Since most planets are in water signs (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune), we will be lost in our emotions. It's OK to have a good cry and let all residual sentiments pour out, even if that means crashing out in the process. Due to the cosmic lineup, going inward and solitude might be necessary. Taking time for ourselves is essential as we rethink and reassess the current events in our lives.

Look back to the story that began on October 21, when the pre-shadow started to understand the story you are dealing with. The post-shadow, known as “retroshade,” ends on December 16/17 (depending on your time zone), allowing us to embark on the last weeks of the year with grace.

As with every Mercury retrograde, watch out for miscommunications, travel delays, and technological failures. Be kind to yourself and to others because we are all in this together. Energy is contagious, so think before you speak and be aware of everyone’s feelings. Self-care is the best medicine for issues caused by this retrograde. Be good to yourself! 

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