NEPTUNE RETROGRADE IN ARIES

Neptune, the planet tied to intuition, dreams, and imagination, turns retrograde in Aries from July 7 through December 12, 2026 . The first time it has retrograded through this sign in roughly 165 years. Over these five months, the transit asks us to slow down, revisit the visions we've been chasing, and get honest about which ones still fit who we're becoming.


Weekly Horoscopes: July 6–12, 2026 | Neptune Retrograde, Venus in Virgo & Mercury Retrograde Predictions

Neptune Retrograde begins its five-month journey, Venus enters Virgo, and Mercury Retrograde reaches an illuminating cazimi with the Sun. This week's astrology encourages us to trust our intuition, release outdated beliefs, and allow others the freedom to learn from their own experiences. Read your horoscope to discover what these powerful transits mean for your zodiac sign.


The Astrology of America’s 250th Anniversary: A Nation at a Crossroads

As the United States marks 250 years since declaring its independence, the astrology tells a story far more complex than celebration alone. Rare planetary alignments, including the nation's Uranus Return, Saturn and Neptune in Aries, and Pluto in Aquarius, suggest America is entering a pivotal chapter of collective transformation. In this Hoodwitch editorial, we explore how these powerful transits illuminate themes of accountability, liberation, ancestral memory, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.


Mercury Retrograde in Cancer

Mercury retrograde returns to Cancer from June 29 through July 23, 2026, inviting us to slow down, revisit the past, and reflect on the conversations, relationships, and emotional patterns that continue to shape our lives. Learn what this powerful retrograde means, key dates to watch, including the July 12 Mercury cazimi, and how to navigate this emotionally charged transit with greater clarity and intention.


Weekly Horoscopes June 15–21, 2026: Cancer Season, Summer Solstice & Venus-Pluto Lessons

This week's astrology brings relationship revelations, emotional growth, and powerful seasonal shifts. Venus forms major aspects with Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto before Cancer Season and the Summer Solstice arrive on June 21. Read your horoscope to learn how these cosmic influences will affect your zodiac sign and help you navigate the week ahead.


TAURUS SUPER MOON 2026

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The Super New Moon in Taurus arrives on May 16 ,2026 and as a supermoon, this one hits closer, louder, and with more weight than your average lunation. This month's horoscope breakdown from contributing astrologer Lisa Stardust covers everything you need to know: what the stellium means, why Algol is asking you to watch your words, and how Ceres is keeping you covered even when you fumble. Read on, then grab the full ritual guidebook on Patreon.


The Full Flower Moon in Scorpio 2026


The Full Flower Moon in Scorpio occurs on May 1 at 10:23 AM Pacific Time and 1:23 PM Eastern Time. The micromoon (which occurs when the Moon is far from Earth) marks a time of floral blooms perfuming the air and the Sun’s rays warming our desires. This year’s Flower Moon kicks off May Day, the seasonal holiday, and Beltane, the sabbat that marks the halfway point between spring and summer, which urges us to honor the fire above (the Sun) and within that wills our ambitions and motives.

A Full Moon in Scorpio represents a time to alchemize our emotions, intuition, and realities. Clearing and cleansing our energy is vital because it leaves room for the new to appear. Think of this Full Moon as a refresher to remind us that we are amazing beings worthy of love — not just from others, but more importantly from ourselves. Matters and feelings that have been suppressed are illuminated by the lunation, urging us to make changes that will encourage our evolution.

The fixed star Acrux connects with the Moon, adding a stubborn and inflexible edge. It might be difficult to move forward (this placement doesn’t mean we cannot make strives), but it’ll be worth the frustration. Once we implement minor improvements to our lives, new possibilities will emerge. Have faith in the process and listen to your instincts.

Tensions will be high due to the ongoing Aries stellium. Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune are galvanizing the fire sign, encouraging us to be bold and steadfast. The centaur Chiron and asteroid Eris are in Aries, as well, echoing the passion from the New Moon in Aries on April 17. The caveat is that this energy encourages us to speak impulsively and make hasty decisions, leaving us unable to finish what we start and to create conflict without knowing all the facts. Try to take a step back before asserting opinions and thoughts to ensure we’re providing accurate information.

The good news is that Venus in Gemini and Saturn in Aries link up moments after the Full Moon, offering us an opportunity to reflect and slow down. We may be overthinking the future of friendships, money, and relationships, but we’ll propose refined and demure solutions to lingering concerns and issues. Practicality and stability are more important than grand declarations, because we know the proof lies in actions, not promises.

Mercury forms a conjunction with the centaur Chiron in the last degrees of Aries (Mercury switches signs and moves into Taurus on May 2). As a result of this cosmic alliance, we will speak up and discuss situations that have caused us pain in an effort to remedy them. Since Mercury and Chiron are in the last degrees of Aries, it’s important to express our sentiments with sensitivity; doing the opposite could cause arguments. We don’t have to bite our tongues or suffer in silence; act maturely—that shows progress.

We can bloom like the beautiful flowers surrounding us if we try a little tenderness.

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