Astrology and Tarot for August 2025

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for September. They talk about Saturn's move backwards into Pisces as the month begins, and how we may revisit themes around structure, limitation, and the importance of setting boundaries with care and compassion. They discuss the beginning of Eclipse Season, signaling a potentially transformative time with this month's Pisces Lunar Eclipse and Virgo Solar Eclipse. They delve into the Pisces/Virgo polarity and how it symbolizes a balance between the intuitive and the rational as well as what these Eclipses could bring forth in our lives. They explore Uranus stationing retrograde and why it's important to stay flexible and be open to new ways of doing things. Stephanie picks a Tarot card at random—the Page of Cups— and Megan explains how this "Water Child" inspires us to move through life with emotional vulnerability and an open heart.

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In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for July, noting that a number of celestial bodies--Neptune, Saturn, Mercury, and Chiron--all station retrograde this month. They speak to how when a planet stations its qualities are amplified, discussing the potential expressions for each and how to consciously work the energies in a mindful way. They talk about Uranus' big move from Taurus to Gemini, where it will be for better part of the next seven years, sharing some of the past historical time periods when this revolutionary planet darted through this mutable sign. They explore potential themes that may emerge during its residence there, including shake-ups related to communication, the media, education, and transport as well as the ways we orient to duality and multiplicity. Stephanie chooses a tarot card at random, the Ten of Swords, and Megan explains how this card indicates a death to old ways of thinking, offering an invitation to new beginnings by being open to fresh perspectives.

In this month's episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for June. They begin by discussing the Saturn/Neptune Conjunction in Aries, and how these strange planetary bedfellows present quite a dichotomy: as Saturn represents form and material reality while Neptune is associated with formlessness and transcendence. They share ways to synthesize their concurrent invitations including through working hard to architect vessels (Saturn) for compassion, artistry, and unconditional love (Neptune). They dig into Jupiter’s move into Cancer, where it will reside for the next year, and how Cancerian themes such as family, home, homeland, and emotional intelligence may be quite prevalent. They speak to how with the Jupiter Cazimi, Cancer New Moon, and Summer Solstice happening this month, these themes are quite infused throughout most of June. Megan explores the tarot card for the month--the Emperor--and how this Aries-ruled archetype encourages us to take our thrones of personal sovereignty and consider how we wield our power in the world.   

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for May. They discuss how the month launches with the Venus/Neptune Conjunction, the final of three since February, and how it may amplify themes of love, relationships, and what we value. They dive into the Pluto station and how it may reveal secrets, bring to the surface hidden agendas, and further inform us about the power mobilization of two significant Aquarius realms: The People and the Technologarchy/Broligarchy. They note how this month’s Sun/Uranus Conjunction is the last one in Taurus for our lifetimes and how it highlights the importance of staying flexible in our daily routines and discovering new ways to feel embodied. They talk about Saturn's move into Aries and how it may affect the collective zeitgeist as it highlights being a strategic warrior and forging a more responsible relationship with anger. Stephanie chooses a tarot card at random, Judgment, and Megan explains that this Pluto-ruled card encourages us to stand in our truth and be accountable for our actions.

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for April. They begin with Mercury going direct in watery Pisces, and why our feelings and emotions may be heightened, readily spilling over into our communication and messaging. They talk about Venus, also in Pisces, going direct soon after and how it could amplify our connection to beauty and pleasure. They note how Venus will connect twice to structured Saturn this month, encouraging us to do the work necessary to bring our relationships and/or finances into greater alignment. They discuss the explosive Mars/Pluto Opposition, the third of three since November, and how it could bring hidden agendas to the surface, along with eruptions of anger and power struggles. They also discuss the lunations: the Libra Full Moon that connects with Chiron, which encourages us to look at any wounds that stifle us from fighting for what we feel is fair and just, as well as the Taurus New Moon which invites in a new alliance with sensuality and embodiment. Stephanie chooses a tarot card at random, the Page of Swords, and Megan explains how this card encourages our child-like curiosity, sense of adventure, and lightness of being.

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for March. They discuss the Venus Retrograde that begins the month, and how it overlaps with the Mercury Retrograde that unfolds a few weeks later. They point out how as it etches a zodiacal sphere that Saturn and Neptune will soon traverse, it may point us towards lessons of inspiration and embodiment that we may discover over the next year-plus. They then turn their attention to the Virgo Lunar Eclipse and Aries Solar Eclipse, speaking about what each may usher in. With a shout-out to the four cazimis (of Saturn, Neptune, Venus, and Mercury) that occur during March, they give a short description of what each may invite. Finally, they speak to some astrotrends that we may collectively be open to as Neptune moves into fiery Aries after its 14-year residence in boundary-blurring Pisces. Stephanie picks a tarot card at random, the Magician, and Megan explains how this tarot archetype not only represents new beginnings and encourages mindfulness, but also symbolizes the potential to further architect the form that we give to our lives.

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for February. They start by discussing the magical union between Venus, Neptune, and the North Node in Pisces that ushers in the month, which could have us feeling swept away in an ocean of emotional, romantic, creative, and spiritual inspirations. They discuss how Jupiter stationing direct soon after may bring opportunities for big conversations, expansive understanding, and rapid-fire messaging. As they speak about the Leo Full Moon, and how it makes a square to expect-the-unexpected Uranus, they note how important being open to new ideas and innovative ways of orienting may be. Their conversation then turns to Mars ending its two-plus month retrograde cycle and how we may find ourselves tapping into the desire to pursue our aims using the emotional awareness we’ve recently accessed. Stephanie chooses a tarot card at random--the Ace of Swords--and Megan explains how this powerful Ace offers new clarity and fresh inspiration to align with and pursue what is most essential to us.

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for January. They begin with a brief overview of the major planetary shifts happening in 2025 and how the wave of new energy could shape the collective zeitgeist. They discuss the potent, powerful, and potentially explosive Mars/Pluto Opposition—the second of three—and how it could stimulate deeper desires and trigger the need to be in control. They talk about the Sun/Pluto Conjunction in Aquarius and how it carries strong themes around freedom, individuality, and a unifying consciousness. They discuss the Lunar Nodes shifting signs, from Aries/Libra to Pisces/Virgo, and how it may connect us with empathy, healing, and transcendence. They also explore the lunations for January, the Cancer Full Moon and Aquarius New Moon, and how each may influence our daily rhythms. Stephanie chooses the tarot card for the month at random—the Queen of Cups—and Megan explains how this soulful and compassionate Queen offers a safe harbor to explore our deepest feelings as well as a knowing that in one's sensitivity resides great wisdom.

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for December. They begin by discussing some signatures of this new Pluto-in-Aquarius era as well as how it’s part of a significant cosmic shift being ushered in with numerous planets changing signs next year. They talk about the Mars Retrograde in Leo that gets underway and how it invites us to not get ahead of ourselves, notably in regards to our creative desires. They explore what may arise given the interplay of the Neptune station, Sun/Jupiter Opposition, and Venus/Pluto Conjunction, the latter which Stephanie digs into with passionate insight. Noting that the Gemini Full Moon takes place on the same day as Mercury stations direct, they reflect upon how it’s an important moment to pay attention to communication as well as to moving at a pace that is support of our nervous systems. And no discussion of December would be complete without surveying the Solstice, which they do while also noting the sea change that occurs as the Sun shifts from Sagittarius to Capricorn. Stephanie chooses a Tarot card for the month at random--the Ace of Wands--and Megan explains how this fiery archetype can ignite our passion for rebirth and authenticity.