The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers Podcast

The political landscape is shifting, the astrology is intensifying, and we're entering a week that could make history. But here's the question: How do you use this powerful energy to make meaningful changes in your own life?This week on The Awake Space Podcast, Laurie Rivers examines the explosive Mars–Jupiter conjunction in Leo on the South Node, its connections to revolutionary history, and why powerful figures could face unexpected consequences.From political upheaval and international developments to breaking headlines, technological disruptions, and seismic activity, Laurie shares her predictions for November 9–15, 2026.Plus, we're celebrating a major milestone! More than 1,500 members have migrated into the new Awake Space Community. Laurie shares the challenges, successes, and heartfelt messages from members finding connection in their new home.In This Episode:Mars conjunct Jupiter in Leo: The potential for dramatic events, leadership changes, and historic revelations.The Scorpio New Moon: Strategic intention-setting, recognizing your strengths, and building on what's already working.The Ralph Report: Reviewing last week's predictions against reported headlines.Political accountability: Why winning elections is only the beginning of creating lasting change.The Awake Space Community: Moving 1,500 members in three days and creating a safer, more connected space.Your personal astrology: How to work with the Mars–Jupiter conjunction through all 12 astrological houses.00:00 – Welcome: Election Results, Political Shifts & Revolutionary Astrology12:09 – Mars–Jupiter in Leo: Explosive Headlines & Global Predictions~16:00 – Scorpio New Moon: Strategic Intentions & Personal Strengths~23:00 – Building Community, Following Guidance & Finding Your People~31:00 – Democracy Beyond Voting: Taking Action Where You Are~38:00 – The Ralph Report: Reviewing Last Week's Predictions~43:00 – Predictions for November 9–15: Leadership, Leaks & Global Events~46:00 – The New Awake Space Community: Member Stories & Migration Success~51:00 – Mars–Jupiter in Leo: Your Personal Opportunities~54:00 – Mars–Jupiter Through All 12 Astrological Houses~1:06:00 – Final Thoughts: Follow Your Inspiration & Take Your Next StepChapter times after 12:09 are approximate and should be checked against the final audio.Take inventory of your strengths. What are you naturally good at? Where are you most effective? What is already working in your life that deserves more attention?Use this week's astrology to identify your next available step.Knowledge is power when you know your next move.Join the Awake Space Community: awakespacecommunity.comCurrent Patreon members: Check your email, including spam and junk folders, for your community invitation.Astrological forecasts represent Laurie's interpretations and predictions, not established future events.

The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers is 100% listener supportedJoin the The Awake Space Community to stay up to date and ahead of the curve. Patreon.com/theawakespaceNovember 2026 is bringing intense astrology, political uncertainty, potential disruptions, and opportunities to reclaim your personal power. But knowing what's coming isn't enough. Knowledge is power when you know your next move.Laurie Rivers is back in her favorite chair for a special video edition of The Awake Space Podcast, breaking down the astrology of the November midterms, the explosive Mars-Jupiter conjunction, extreme weather possibilities, and why the weeks ahead demand preparation rather than panic.Will the House flip? Could election interference delay results? What does the astrology suggest about global unrest, economic volatility, and unexpected announcements?Beyond the headlines, Laurie explores something even more important: How do we stop reacting to fear and start creating a future worth living in?From practical emergency preparedness to recognizing your overlooked talents, this episode offers actionable ways to navigate uncertainty, strengthen your community, and reclaim your agency.Plus, the latest What's in the Headlines predictions, highlights from the Ralph Report, and an update on the new Awake Space Community Hub.00:00 – Welcome: November Astrology & Taking Action02:51 – November Midterms: Will the System Hold?04:55 – Election Day Astrology: Moon Square Uranus07:04 – Unexpected Announcements, Delays & Disruptions09:45 – Predictions from 2025: November's Historic Events12:17 – Practical Preparedness: Weather, Supplies & Travel14:12 – Why We're Building a New Awake Space Community16:48 – Mars Conjunct Jupiter: Breaking Free from the Past18:24 – Moving Beyond Ego, Fear & Social Conditioning21:43 – Evolution vs. Revolution: Reclaiming Your Agency24:00 – Your Homework: Discover Your Hidden Superpowers28:35 – What's in the Headlines: November 1–729:07 – Moon in Leo: Global Events & Economic Volatility33:07 – Moon in Virgo: Election Surprises & Legal Challenges37:24 – Moon in Libra: Protests, Storms & Political Shifts40:47 – Moon in Scorpio: Secrets, Revelations & Disruptions45:29 – The Ralph Report: Reviewing October's Predictions52:43 – Managing Anxiety, Sleeplessness & Collective Fear56:02 – Grounding Techniques & Practical Self-Care58:47 – December 12: The 2027 Prepared Update EventIdentify three things you're naturally good at that other people find difficult. Those skills may be more valuable than you realize.Consider how you could use them to support yourself, help your community, share knowledge, or create new opportunities.Get Laurie's expanded predictions, the complete What's in the Headlines livestreams, the Ralph Report, and access to our growing community.We're moving into our new Awake Space Community Hub! Existing paid Patreon members will receive special grandfathered pricing during the transition.COMING DECEMBER 12, 2026: The 2027 Prepared Year Ahead Update Event. Revisit the predictions, explore new developments, and get practical guidance for navigating 2027. Register HEREKnowledge is power when you know your next move.Subscribe, share this episode, and join us in The Awake Space!

Mercury is retrograde, the Full Moon energy is still stirring things up, and the final week of October could bring some significant developments in weather, politics, and global affairs.But Mercury retrograde isn't causing your problems, and the planets aren't making your decisions for you.This week, Laurie Rivers explains how to work with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, why concentration matters more than intention, and how to use the next three weeks to revise, refine, and complete what you've already started.Laurie also shares highlights from the Southern California Awake Space meetup, updates on the new Awake Space Community, and the latest Living by Luna enrollment information.In the Ralph Report, Laurie reviews last week's predictions and their reported outcomes before looking ahead to October 26–31, including potential extreme weather, seismic activity, political instability, economic disruptions, and transportation challenges.Finally, Laurie answers community questions about relocated astrology charts, late-degree rising signs, planetary transits, Pluto's protective qualities, and why understanding astrology requires more than memorizing interpretations.The takeaway: Stop borrowing trouble from the world. Concentrate on what you're building, recognize your value, and remember that conscious choices matter more than planetary positions.00:00 Welcome and why the podcast is late01:19 This week's astrology: Full Moon and Mercury retrograde03:37 Southern California meetup highlights07:41 Real magic: Concentration versus intention09:04 A full-circle moment and the power of sustained focus10:01 Mercury retrograde in Scorpio: Revise, review, refine12:56 Preparing for November and December15:16 Building the new Awake Space Community16:09 Living by Luna enrollment and cohort updates17:52 The Ralph Report: Reviewing last week's predictions22:11 October 26–27: Taurus Moon, storms and seismic activity25:31 October 27–29: Gemini Moon and global instability27:17 Transportation disruptions and unusual discoveries27:39 October 29–31: Cancer Moon, extreme weather and unrest29:29 Stop borrowing other people's trouble30:16 Community Q&A: Historical transit charts31:12 Relocation astrology and astrocartography32:34 Late-degree rising signs and horoscope interpretation33:30 Venus-Sun connections in relationships34:26 Using astrology to plan vacations35:26 Pluto transiting different houses37:17 Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter transit timing38:32 Pluto as protection during transformation41:08 Mars transits, accidents and conscious awareness43:00 Astrology as a spectrum of expression44:11 Venus conjunctions and social media misinformation45:19 Why studying astrology fundamentals matters47:23 Authenticity, shadow work and personal freedom48:22 Know your value and participate in shaping the futureShow links2027 Prepared: Astrology informed planner and journal CLICK HERE TO ORDERThe Awake Space Community CLICK HERE

Join the Awake Space Community! Patreon.com/theawakespaceThe astrology is heating up, and the October 25 Taurus Full Moon is bringing some serious shake, rattle, and roll!This week on The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers breaks down an exceptionally volatile week of astrology, including the explosive Taurus Full Moon squaring Pluto. From geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to extreme weather and seismic activity, the cosmic currents are anything but calm.But here's the thing: You don't have to let the chaos around you become the chaos within you.Laurie shares her forecasts for October 18–27, reviews last week's predictions with the Ralph Report, and explains why giving up your personal agency is the last thing you want to do right now.Plus, there's exciting news about the evolving Awake Space community, Living by Luna, and Laurie's new Substack, Laurie Thinks Out Loud. https://lauriealicerivers.substack.com/In a particularly personal moment, Laurie shares how a stranger's simple smile changed her life and reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can make an enormous difference.And before you go, Laurie walks you through a simple five-minute practice to calm your nervous system, focus your attention, and find your footing when the world feels overwhelming.Because you can't control everything happening in the world, but you can choose how you respond.Chapters00:00 – Welcome Back! The Cosmic Weather Ahead07:49 – Big Changes Coming to The Awake Space10:30 – A Special Listener and the Power of Connection13:52 – Writing Blind: Laurie's New Substack20:13 – The Explosive October 25 Taurus Full Moon23:14 – Staying Grounded When the World Feels Chaotic29:45 – Why Giving Up Your Power Isn't the Answer35:33 – Global Tensions, Preparedness, and Personal Security40:19 – The Ralph Report: Reviewing Last Week's Predictions44:05 – October 18–21: Aquarius Moon Forecasts48:29 – October 21–23: Pisces Moon Forecasts52:13 – October 23–25: Aries Moon Forecasts57:32 – October 25–27: Taurus Full Moon Predictions1:04:46 – October's Message: Finding Your Center1:07:38 – The Five-Minute Practice for Calm and Clarity1:10:15 – Final Thoughts and Community Updates

The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers is 100% Listener Supported! Find astrology you can use and amazing community at The Awake Space CommunityLinks:The Archivist Report - Each month the archivist reports on Laurie's accuracy rating - SeptemberAstrology Consults: Wokeastrology.com2027 Prepared: Astrology Based Planner & Workbook Buy HereArticle: When Life Hits From All SidesOctober is officially crunchy.In this episode of The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers gets personal about a difficult week filled with grief, family changes, exhaustion, and the reality that astrologers aren't immune to the transits they forecast.With Mercury and Mars creating tension and Pluto preparing to station direct in Aquarius, Laurie explores what happens when life pushes us outside our comfort zones. The pressure is real, but so is the potential to use it creatively and deliberately.This episode also takes a deeper look at anger, spirituality, power, and the idea that being spiritual does not require being passive. Love can be active. Advocacy can be loving. Anger can carry useful information. The question isn't whether you're allowed to feel it. The question is: What are you going to do with it?Laurie shares reflections on watching people she loves age, saying goodbye to a beloved family dog, and witnessing the strange, painful beauty of life's transitions. She also talks about learning to look for beauty during difficult circumstances and why regulating our emotions isn't the same thing as suppressing them.As Pluto prepares to move direct in Aquarius, we're entering a period when people may be increasingly unwilling to accept old hierarchies, abuses of power, and systems that depend on silence or passivity.The challenge this week is to use the pressure rather than letting it consume you.Create something. Advocate for something. Help someone. Rest when you need to rest. Feel what you need to feel. Then decide where you're going to put your attention next.Laurie also shares a preview of Living by Luna, her six-month guided process for observing your patterns, reactions, energy, and responses through daily lunar transits. You'll hear a sample from the introductory audio created for participants while they wait for their physical Living by Luna journal to arrive.00:03 October is crunchy: what to expect this week02:18 Why spiritual passivity isn't the answer03:30 Living by Luna and learning to recognize your patterns08:34 Aging, family, grief, and saying goodbye22:34 Mercury square Mars: tension, communication and forced pivots25:34 Why we're still having the same conversations about power and abuse27:29 Pluto direct in Aquarius and power to the people28:49 Turning anger and angst into creativity31:17 Rage against the dying of the light33:45 Purpose, passion and showing up36:07 Spirituality doesn't require accepting another hit39:31 Love isn't passive40:11 What are you going to do with your anger?41:20 Ralph Report and Predictions44:46 Justice can't erase the past, but healing can build something new45:30 A preview of Living by LunaThis isn't a week for pretending everything is fine. It's a week for recognizing what you feel without allowing those feelings to permanently take you out of the game.Sometimes you need to fall down. Sometimes you need to grieve. Sometimes you need to rage.And when one of us falls, the rest of us guard the flame until they can stand again.Every morning is another chance to reset.

"Knowledge is only power when you know how to use it." Laurie A. RiversThis podcast is 100% listener supported!! Join The Awake Space Community to connect, discover and grow patreon.com/theawakespaceThis week Laurie breaks down why the internet is getting Venus retrograde wrong and why October is less about fear and more about building systems that help you adapt. She explores how to move through uncertainty without panic, why community matters more than ever, and how astrology can help you make practical decisions instead of emotional reactions. Laurie also answers member questions on astrology, relationships, medical astrology, timing, the houses, and working consciously through major life decisions.00:00 Why Venus retrograde isn't something to fear03:15 Climate, adaptation, and preparing for a changing world08:15 Building like-hearted communities instead of dividing by astrology stereotypes12:30 A story about surviving two weeks without power and what resilience really looks like22:20 The Ralph Report and what Laurie is watching in the headlines25:20 Community discussion: depression-era meals, gardening, and practical preparedness30:20 Living by Luna update and community rollout31:15 Magazine Q&A:Medical astrology and chronic illnessUnderstanding the housesMultiple signs across housesTiming important decisionsWorking with children during difficult transitsMaking major life decisions using astrology01:11:30 October's theme: Design for resilience01:26:00 Headline outlook for late September and early October01:41:20 Venus retrograde explained: attraction, values, and revisiting what matters01:47:00 Building confidence through your natural strengthsRetrograde does not mean bad.Strong systems create more freedom and better choices.Community is one of the greatest forms of resilience.Focus on what you can influence instead of what you can't.Small daily actions reduce stress more effectively than doomscrolling.Your astrology chart is a tool for understanding yourself, not limiting yourself.October rewards adaptability, resourcefulness, and deliberate action.

The Awake Space is 100% Listener Supported! Thank you to the members of the Awake Space Community!!Find the Community, Journal, Events and Courses here! https://linktr.ee/LaurieRiversThis week the conversation shifts...abruptlyA powerful Aries Full Moon, the Autumn Equinox, and Mars changing signs create one of the most dynamic astrological weeks of the year. Laurie breaks down what these major cosmic shifts could mean for world events, your personal life, and how to stay centered when everything around you feels uncertain.Remember worry is a misuse of imagine, instead of feeding fear, this episode focuses on practical preparation, emotional resilience, and learning to work with change instead of against it.You'll also hear updates on the new Awake Space community, an early look at Living by Luna, this week's Ralph Report reviewing recent prediction accuracy, and why understanding your own patterns may be one of the greatest advantages you can develop.BIG SHOUT OUT TO TILLAMOOK CHEESE00:00 Why this week matters & exciting community updates04:10 Supply chains, world events & preparing without panic14:20 Finding humor in difficult times20:00 The Equinox, Aries Full Moon & Mars enters Leo28:00 Why Venus Retrograde isn't something to fear43:20 Free will, astrology & making better decisions46:55 Lessons from history and what they teach us today52:50 How to use this Full Moon for personal growth1:03:20 The Ralph Report: Forecast review & this week's predictions1:20:40 The Three Layers of Consciousness & introducing Living by Luna

Learn, Grow and Explore in the Awake Space - CLICK TO JOINThis week on The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers looks at nostalgia, resilience, technology, AI, water resources, and the importance of knowing your next move during a period of massive systemic change.Laurie starts with a weekend trip to see Practical Magic 2, reflections on aging parents, family, memory, and why Mars in Cancer has us craving coziness, familiarity, and connection. She also shares updates on Living by Luna, the new LaurieRivers.com website, and how she intentionally worked with a Mercury transit to solve a long-standing technical problem.Then it’s Q&A: Venus retrograde and cosmetic procedures, how to calculate a solar return, aspect patterns in natal charts, and where astrologers might begin looking when researching AI and emerging technology.In the Ralph Report, Laurie reviews last week’s predictions against actual headlines before looking ahead at the astrology and potential headlines for September 13–21.The episode closes with a deeper discussion of AI, data centers, stressed aquifers, climate concerns, and why local action matters. The message throughout: knowledge by itself isn’t power. Power comes from knowing what you can actually do next.LINKS:Sign Up for Charts & Channeling with Laurie and Medium Matilda - September 26, 2026 GET YOUR TICKETSGrab 2027 Prepared by Laurie Rivers CHECK IT OUTTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Practical Magic 2, nostalgia & community03:13 – AI, technology, water & environmental concerns06:22 – 2027 Prepared + upcoming events08:22 – Living by Luna guided experience10:06 – Using Mercury transits to solve problems11:15 – Aging, family, mortality & making memories16:05 – Preparing for winter and creating coziness17:07 – Daily Insight coming to LaurieRivers.com22:01 – Astrology Q&A22:23 – Venus retrograde & cosmetic procedures23:16 – Solar return charts24:36 – Aspect patterns in natal charts26:27 – Where does AI show up in astrology?33:00 – Laurie’s thoughts on September36:04 – Simple practices for cultivating presence37:22 – The Ralph Report: what Laurie got right40:51 – Astrology and headlines for September 13–2149:57 – Water resources, aquifers & data centers53:24 – Will AI kill us all?54:12 – AI misuse, regulation & human agency55:01 – Why local action matters57:04 – Managing heavy energy and finding your next move

Join The Awake Space to stay informed, equipped and connected patreon.com/theawakespaceLight Your Torch: The Power of Presence, Purpose & Deconstructing AstrologyThe world feels uncertain—but uncertainty doesn't have to become paralysis. This week, Laurie explores how to move beyond fear, reclaim your agency, and become solution-oriented during times of rapid change. Inspired by the legacy of Gloria Steinem, she examines why imagination is an act of courage, why presence is a form of resistance, and how astrology becomes far more powerful when used as a tool for observation rather than prediction.Laurie also shares a reading of her new essay, "Astrology Deconstructed," answers a listener's question about using astrology for career decisions, reviews recent prediction highlights in The Ralph Report, and closes with guidance for this week's Virgo New Moon.Show Links:2027 Prepared: Astrology Based Planner & Workbook Awake Space Magazine September 202600:00 Light your torch: Choosing hope over fear09:00 Reading Astrology Deconstructed43:30 Gloria Steinem's astrology and legacy50:08 Career timing: Can astrology help you choose your next move?57:07 The Ralph Report: Recent prediction highlights1:04:42 This week's global forecast1:17:06 Virgo New Moon intentions and practical guidanceWhy presence is your greatest source of personal powerGloria Steinem's lasting influence and what comes nextRethinking astrology through observation instead of determinismBreaking inherited beliefs and cultural conditioningHow to use astrology to make better decisionsForecast highlights for the week aheadVirgo New Moon journaling prompts and intention settingKnowledge isn't power unless you know your next step.In This Episode

Join The Awake Space Community at patreon.com/theawakespaceThis week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers looks ahead at September 2026, breaks down the fear surrounding claims that the U.S. power grid is about to collapse, and explains the difference between evidence-based forecasting and fear-driven divination.After an emotionally intense eclipse week, Laurie reflects on loss, legacy, and the inspiration she found in Dolly Parton’s decision to put people before profit. Laurie also introduces the upcoming 2027 Prepared planner and workbook, explains how the different Awake Space membership levels are evolving, and shares updates on Healing the Money Wound, coming May 6, 2027.Then it is time to separate fear from fact. Laurie explains why the U.S. does not operate on one single national electrical grid, how the Eastern, Western, and Texas interconnections function, and why localized blackouts do not automatically signal a nationwide collapse.Ralph returns with the latest accuracy report, including earthquake activity, flooding, power outages, transportation disruptions, nuclear-related headlines, labor actions, extreme weather, and other predictions from the previous week.Finally, Laurie moves into the September forecast with a look at political shakeups, storms, flooding, transportation disruptions, geopolitical tensions, financial uncertainty, seismic activity, food recalls, regulatory developments, and the changing energy of the first week of the month.The larger September theme is simple: anchor your authority internally. Strengthen self-trust, increase your tolerance for uncertainty, practice presence, and stop letting fear-based content make your decisions for you.CHAPTERS00:00 Eclipse aftermath, Dolly Parton, and choosing people over profit05:37 2027 Prepared and upcoming Awake Space changes09:00 Healing the Money Wound and making information accessible12:40 Understanding the Awake Space membership levels15:00 Divination vs. forecasting19:54 Why the U.S. power grid is not about to collapse27:27 Ralph Report: Reviewing last week’s predictions31:55 Magazine updates, Saturn cycles, and Virgo guidance37:27 September 2026 overview and major themes42:03 Building self-trust during uncertain times44:24 September 1–7 forecast: weather, politics, markets, and travel49:06 The energy shift heading into the second week of September51:23 Moving through systemic change without catastrophizing2027 Prepared by Laurie Rivers BUY NOWLaurie also introduces a new prediction format organized around weather and geology, politics and global affairs, the economy, travel, and fascinating or unexpected stories.REMEMBER: Knowledge is only power when you know how to make your next move.