Mercury vs Pluto: Expect Drama, Secrets, Sharp Tongues

Welcome to another week of cosmic weather! This week brings some highly intense astrological clashes, including fiery Mars squaring Jupiter and an intense Mercury square to Pluto, which might perfectly explain why tempers seem to be flaring all around you. Join Yasmin Boland from the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva as she breaks down exactly what these potent transits mean and how to navigate the tension with grace. You’ll learn why Pluto going retrograde is actually your cosmic permission to detox your life, and how the current waning Moon cycle is the perfect time to finally let go of what’s no longer serving you.What You’ll LearnMercury Enters Taurus: Why the incendiary communications of the past few weeks are finally starting to chill out.Mars Square Jupiter: How to handle Tuesday’s amplified energy, avoid unnecessary "argy-bargy," and keep the peace when tempers flare.Mercury Square Pluto: Why adopting a "Madam Secretary" win-win negotiation mindset is your best bet for defusing manipulative or intense situations.Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius: Yasmin explains why Pluto is the "plumber of the zodiac" and how this retrograde is your second chance to detox your life and clear out the dead wood.Waning Moon Guidance: Why right now is the ideal time to let the drama fall away, drop old arguments, and surrender what you can't control.A Positive Upswing: A look ahead to May 11th, when the Sun sextiles Jupiter, bringing a much-needed wave of lighter, positive energy.Timestamps00:00 Astrology update from Lake Geneva01:10 Mercury moves into Taurus: Communications start to chill out02:45 Tuesday’s big clash: Mars square Jupiter (amplified anger)04:30 Mercury squares Pluto: Navigating intense upsets and finding a "win-win"06:20 Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius: The cosmic "plumber" detoxes your chart09:15 Waning Moon guidance: Why it’s time to let the drama fall away10:45 Looking ahead to May 11: The Sun sextiles Jupiter for a positive shift11:40 The Blue Moon Forgiveness Retreat: Join Yasmin at the Omega InstituteMentioned Resources & LinksFree Pluto Guide: Find out where Pluto is transforming your chart based on your rising sign. Download it for free at moonextras.com (or comment PLUTOPLUTO on Yasmin's Facebook or Instagram).The Blue Moon Forgiveness Retreat: Join Yasmin in the USA at the end of May to work on the "F words"—Forgiveness and Full Moons. Secure your limited spot at the Omega Institute by visiting eomega.org or comment FORGIVE on Yasmin's Facebook or Instagram for the link.

Big cosmic shifts are here, and this week’s astrology could change more than your schedule. In this episode, Yasmin Boland explores the powerful move of Uranus into Gemini, one of the most important astrological changes of the year, along with Venus changing signs, Pluto tensions, and how to stay steady through disruption. You’ll also get practical Moonology guidance for the Waxing Moon phase, so you can keep moving toward your dreams while the skies stir change.What You’ll LearnWhy Uranus entering Gemini marks the beginning of a new eraHow this transit may bring sudden breakthroughs, change, freedom, and innovationWhy knowing your Rising Sign can help you understand where change is happening in your lifeWhat Venus conjunct Uranus in Taurus could mean for love, money, values, and even cryptocurrencyHow Venus entering Gemini supports communication, romance, writing, and connectionWhat to do when Sun square Pluto triggers ego clashes or power strugglesWhy the current Waxing Moon phase is key for manifesting progress after the New MoonHow intention-setting works through both spiritual practice and neuroscienceWhy the upcoming Blue Full Moon at Omega Institute could be a powerful reset momentEnd-of-week astrology including Venus sextile Neptune, Mercury square Jupiter, and Venus trine PlutoTimestamps00:00 Welcome + this week’s massive change00:45 Venus meets Uranus in Taurus: love, money, surprises02:20 Cryptocurrency, abundance, and Uranus in Taurus reflections03:35 Venus enters Gemini: who benefits most04:40 Astrology Made Easy + learning your chart05:05 Sun square Pluto: handling power struggles wisely06:10 Uranus enters Gemini: the big shift begins07:20 AI, innovation, and breaking free from limitations08:00 A cautionary Uranus story about sudden life changes09:10 Free PDF: where Uranus lands in your chart10:25 Waxing Moon manifesting guidance11:15 Neuroscience, wishes, and taking action12:40 Blue Full Moon workshop at Omega Institute13:45 End-of-week astrology: dreams, caution, love, money14:35 Final recap + invitationsMentioned Resources & LinksYasmin Boland horoscopes and astrology resources: https://yasminboland.comFree Uranus in Gemini PDF: https://moonextra.comFree Uranus in Gemini PDF: https://moonextras.comComment keyword on Facebook/Instagram: changeschangesAstrology Made EasyOmega Institute event booking: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/2026-blue-moon-forgiveness-retreatSearch the site for: Yasmin BolandWorkshop location: Rhinebeck, New YorkComment keyword on Facebook/Instagram: OmegaSubscribe & ReviewIf you loved this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’d love a little more cosmic guidance.

The astrology this week is pretty full on.We’ve got some intense and unusual alignments, including Mars meeting Saturn, plus a huge pile-up of planets in Aries.So yes, the energy can feel exhausting. There can be pressure. There can be moments where you’re pushed right up against your limits.But here’s the thing.This is also powerful, activating energy. It’s the kind of sky that asks you to get real about what you’re carrying, especially emotionally. If there’s something you need to forgive, now’s the time to start loosening your grip on it.Because as intense as it is, this week isn’t here to break you. It’s here to move you forward.And if you lean into it, there’s real potential here for healing, for turning a corner… and even for opening your heart in ways you didn’t expect.TakeawaysIntense planetary alignments bring challenges and exhaustion.Forgiveness and positive change are possible amidst the intensity.Come and join me at my USA workshop! Go to https://www.eomega.org/workshops/2026-blue-moon-forgiveness-retreat for info and tickets!

Why You’re Suddenly Mad as Hell: Surviving Mars in AriesThis week we're talking about the red elephant in the room - Mars in Aries. Yes, it's a bit (a lot) war-like and yes it's kind of a worry to have this once-e-very-two-years transit taking place at a time when all the world leaders are sabre-rattling ... but what else can it mean and is there the chance of a positive spin?To get a copy of my updated book Moonology and all the freebies go to www.moonologybook.com

This week, Yasmin explores the powerful, often overlooked phase of the lunar cycle that we are in right now- the waning Moon. She explains how this phase is essential for releasing fears, habits, and emotional baggage to create space for new manifestations, emphasizing simple practices like decluttering, reflection, and letting go.KeywordsMoonology, Waning Moon, Manifestation, Lunar Cycle, Release, Letting Go, Personal Growth, Moon Phases, Emotional Healing, Spiritual PracticeKey TopicsThe significance of the waning Moon in manifestationPractical ways to work with the waning Moon (release, declutter, reflect)The emotional and spiritual benefits of releasing during the waning MoonTakeawaysThe waning Moon is a powerful time for release, not just a phase of decline.Releasing fears, habits, and emotional baggage creates space for new opportunities.Simple practices like writing a release list and decluttering can amplify manifestation efforts.Working with the Moon cycle in flow with life leads to more effective personal growth.If you love the Moon and want to learn how to work with all the cycles, grab a copy of Yasmin's international best-selling book MOONOLOGY from www.moonologybook.com

This Week’s Astrology: Full Moon in Libra + Venus Meets Pluto This is one of those weeks where emotions peak… and the truth comes out.If something’s been building in one of your key relationships, this could be the moment it reveals itself. We’re heading towards a powerful Full Moon in Libra, the sign of partnerships, balance and fairness, and it’s being activated by some intense energy. Full Moon in Libra: Relationship Truths Full Moons bring things to a head. They illuminate what’s been hidden and ask us to release what’s no longer working.With this Full Moon in Libra, the focus is firmly on your one-to-one relationships. That could be romantic, business or even friendships.Ask yourself:Where am I giving too much?Where am I accepting too little?What feels out of balance?If a relationship is strong, this energy can deepen it. If something’s off, it’s likely to become very obvious. Venus Square Pluto: Intensity, Power and Truth This Full Moon comes with a twist.Venus, the planet of love and money, is clashing with Pluto. This can bring:power strugglesemotional intensityburied truths rising to the surfaceissues around control, obsession or self-worthIf something has been simmering beneath the surface, this is when you may finally see it clearly. Venus into Taurus: A Return to What’s Real At the same time, Venus moves into Taurus, one of its home signs. This is a grounding influence. It brings a desire for:stabilitycomfortsensualityreal, lasting love and financial securityYou may find yourself craving something more solid and meaningful now.Mercury Trine Jupiter: Talk It Through Here’s the good news. Mercury harmonising with Jupiter means communication flows more easily. This is your chance to:say what needs to be saidhave the conversation you’ve been avoidingfind solutions and move forwardEven if things feel intense, there is real potential for breakthroughs. What To Do This Week Notice where your life feels out of balanceLet go of old emotional patterns or relationship dynamicsBe honest with yourself about what’s really going onChoose what feels safe, solid and trueHave the conversation, if you know it’s time Final Thought If something shifts this week, trust it.Try asking:What is this showing me about what I truly want?

Lilith Untamed, healing the feminine, and a powerful week of astrologyThis week on the Mainly Moonology podcast, Yasmin is joined by astrologer Christina Rodenbeck, also known as the Oxford Astrologer. Together they explore the astrology of the week ahead and dive deep into one of astrology’s most fascinating archetypes: Black Moon Lilith.If you’re feeling intense emotions, powerful insights, or a push to make real changes in your life, the astrology this week may well explain why.The week begins with a beautiful and dreamy combination as Mars harmonises with Jupiter while the Sun meets Neptune. This energy can feel uplifting, imaginative and expansive. It’s ideal for dreaming big, visualising what you want to create and reconnecting with your intuition. Just be mindful of over-indulgence, because Neptune energy can blur boundaries and make everything feel a little bit hazy.Later in the week the tone shifts as the Sun aligns with Saturn before forming a supportive connection with Pluto. This brings the perfect moment to move from dreaming to planning. Saturn helps us get serious, organise our ideas and create a strategy. Pluto then adds the power of transformation, encouraging us to take action and start making real changes.One of the most meaningful moments of the week comes when Venus meets Chiron, the wounded healer. This alignment invites us to look honestly at our relationships, our self-worth and our experiences of love. It can bring old wounds to the surface but also offers a chance for deep healing. In fact, this may be the final Venus-Chiron conjunction in Aries before Chiron leaves the sign, making it a symbolic moment for releasing long-held pain and choosing to move forward with greater self-understanding.The conversation then turns to the larger backdrop of the year: the powerful Saturn–Pluto sextile. These two planets working together can bring real momentum for change. Saturn represents discipline, structure and effort, while Pluto represents deep transformation and the clearing away of what no longer serves. When they cooperate like this, it’s a reminder that meaningful change often comes through commitment and steady work.Finally, Yasmin and Christina explore Black Moon Lilith, the focus of Christina’s new book Lilith Untamed. Lilith is not a physical body but a mathematical point in the Moon’s orbit, often associated with the untamed, wild or rejected aspects of ourselves. Christina describes Lilith as the part of us that refuses to conform, the raw and instinctive side of human nature that may be hidden beneath social conditioning.The message for the week is clear: dream big, make a plan, do the work, and be willing to transform. Find Christina https://oxfordastrologer.com/Join the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

This week on the Mainly Moonology podcast, I’m joined by the incredibly talented artist behind the Dark Moon Oracle Cards, Lindsay Kokoska.If you’ve seen the deck, you’ll know the artwork has touched people deeply. The response has been extraordinary. In this episode, we go behind the scenes and explore what it really takes to bring a mystical deck to life.We talk about what happened when Hay House first approached her to illustrate a deck focused on the Dark Moon and divine feminine archetypes, especially since her personal work tends to focus on oneness, integration and the merging of light and shadow.You’ll hear:How Lindsay approaches creating an oracle card deckWorking with shadow work and Dark Moon energyThe card she found most challenging to illustrateWhy Nyx became one of her favouritesWhat it’s really like to receive feedback from multiple editors and art directorsThe balance between creativity, motherhood and commercial deadlinesHow meditation, walking in nature and stepping away from the canvas are essential parts of her processThe difference between commissions and licensing for artistsWhy she rarely gives faces to the women in her personal artworkHer perspective on oracle cards as a tool for guidance rather than predictionWe also talk about astrology, lunar living, the pull of the Dark Moon, and how working on this deck deepened her own understanding of Goddess energy.Lindsay shares insights into:Living between Nova Scotia and MoroccoHow place influences artistic expressionCreating as meditationTrusting intuition over external validationMaking a living as a modern artistIf you’ve ever wondered how an oracle deck is actually created, or if you’re an artist yourself dreaming of bringing your own deck into the world, this conversation is full of wisdom and practical insight.And if you already have the Dark Moon Oracle Cards, this episode will help you connect even more deeply with the energy behind the images.Connect with LindsayInstagram: @infinite_mantraWebsite: infinitemantra.caResources MentionedThe Dark Moon Oracle CardsAvailable www.darkmooncards.com and wherever oracle decks are soldIf you loved this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a little Dark Moon magic in their life.And as always, stay in tune with the Moon.Join the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

How does the shift into the Age of Air actually affect your birth chart? In this episode of the Mainly Moonology Podcast, Yasmin Boland sits down with Berlin-based astrologer, painter, and jazz musician Alexander Graf von Schlieffen. Alexander shares a groundbreaking, untraditional approach to astrology, breaking the 12 houses into four distinct, unconnected quadrants.We dive deep into the current astrological climate, exploring why eclipses act as cosmic resets, the profound transition from the Earth epoch to the Air epoch, and why the underground mushroom (mycelial) network is the ultimate metaphor for Pluto in Aquarius. If you want to understand the hidden depths of the 12th house and how global power structures are shifting, this is a must-listen cosmic conversation.In this episode, we cover:The True Purpose of Eclipses: Why eclipses act as "fever dreams" to course-correct our paths within the massive 200-year Jupiter-Saturn cycles.A Radical New System for the 12 Houses: Alexander breaks down his unique, non-traditional framework of reading the natal chart in four isolated quadrants.The 10th House vs. The 12th House: Unpacking the "official" reality of society versus the unconscious, hidden truths that shape our world.The Age of Air & The Mycelial Network: Exploring the 200-year transition from top-down Earth energy to the interconnected, collective Air epoch.Pluto in Aquarius: What the shift away from centralized power means for the internet, society, and our collective future.Upcoming Astrological Events: Details on Alexander’s Astrology University workshop and his book, The Kingdom of Air.Mentioned in this Episode:Join Alexander’s workshop: The Hidden Conversations Between Houses (March 7th at Astrology University).Read Alexander’s book (German): The Kingdom of Air. Join the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

It’s a very big week in the skies.Mercury goes retrograde in Pisces on February 26.Mars moves into Pisces on March 2.We’ve just seen Saturn and Neptune leave Pisces after years of deep lessons.And we’re in eclipse season, with a Full Moon eclipse on March 3.That’s a lot of Pisces. A lot of water. A lot of feeling.In this episode of the Mainly Moonology podcast, I explain what Mercury retrograde in Pisces really means, why this one feels different, and how the eclipse energy amplifies everything.Mercury retrograde is always about review, reflection and reconsideration. But in Pisces, it becomes more intuitive, more emotional and more spiritual. This is a time to revisit creative dreams, reconnect with your intuition and re-evaluate your boundaries.We also talk about:• The upside of Mercury retrograde in Pisces• Why confusion can increase and how to handle it• Escapism versus soul nourishment• What Saturn and Neptune leaving Pisces means• How Mars entering Pisces changes the energy• Why this eclipse week feels karmicI also share insights from my book The Mercury Retrograde Book, co-authored with UK astrologer Kim Farnell, where we don’t just explain Mercury retrograde but show you how to work with it consciously and productively.If you’d like to go deeper, you can get the book and bonuses at:MercuryRetrogradeBook.comIf you’re a member of the Mainly Moonology Membership, keep an eye out for your personalised PDF explaining where this Mercury retrograde is happening in your chart based on your birth details.This isn’t a retrograde to fear. It’s a retrograde to listen to.Pause. Reflect. Dream a little. And let the cosmos show you what’s ready to be integrated.Time Stamps00:00 A very big Pisces week00:33 Mercury retrograde in Pisces explained02:56 The creative and spiritual upside04:10 Confusion, fog and what to watch out for05:20 Saturn and Neptune leaving Pisces06:15 Mars enters Pisces06:55 Full Moon eclipse energy07:35 Membership PDF and deeper dive resources08:30 Final reflections and guidanceJoin the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.