Transits are Rites of Initiation

Announcement with this episode 🦋 I'll now be creating monthly forecasts in place of weekly forecasts. As my experience of astrology shifts, I want to honor what feels right for me and also shift how I show up here with you. Right now, this means monthly forecasts to allow for a wider perspective on the astrology of the moment. You can hear a bit more about my thought process on this in my previous episode, "Transits are Rites of Initiation". I hope you enjoy this episode and I welcome your feedback 🙏🏻🌀🌟In episode 608, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this month includes:- Sun in Libra from Sept 22 - Oct 22- Sun in Scorpio from Oct 22 - Nov 21- T-Square of Sun-Chiron-Jupiter from Oct 2 - Nov 1- T-Square of Venus-Chiron-Jupiter from Oct 21 - Nov 14- Sun square Pluto from Oct 14 - Nov 3- Mercury in Scorpio from Oct 6 - Oct 29- Mercury in Sagittarius from Oct 29 - Nov 18- Mercury retrograde shadow phase starts on Oct 20 when Mercury gets to 20 degrees Scorpio- Mercury conjunct Mars from Sept 29, 2025 - Feb 3, 2026first peak from Oct 16 - Nov 15, 2025second peak from Jan 11 - Jan 23, 2026- Mercury-Mars in a Grand Trine with Jupiter and Saturn-Neptune from Oct 16 - Dec 18- Neptune will be back in Pisces (to 29 degrees) from Oct 22 - Jan 26, 2026- Venus in Virgo from Sept 19 - Oct 13- Venus in Libra from Oct 13 - Nov 6- Venus opposite Saturn-Neptune from Sept 29 - Oct 24- Grand Trine with Venus-Uranus-Pluto from Oct 6 - Oct 23- Mercury-Mars opposite Uranus from Oct 21 - Dec 18- Full Moon in Aries on Oct 6 at 8:47pm PT at 14 degrees Aries- Last Qtr Moon in Cancer on Oct 13 at 11:13am PT at 20 degrees Cancer- New Moon in Libra on Oct 21 at 5:25am PT at 28 degrees Libra- First Quarter Moon in Aquarius on Oct 29 at 9:21am PT at 6 degrees Aquarius🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for my ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work ⁠here

In episode 607, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores how transits are rites of initiation (ordeals we go through that transform us), how we gain more from transits by looking at them over a wider perspective (of time & psychic development), and how we can look at transits as rivers we cross over our lifetime.🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for my ⁠newsletter⁠ to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings⁠Find out more⁠ about me and my work here

In episode 606, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Full Moon in Aries on Mon, Oct 6 at 8:47pm PT at 14 degrees Aries- Mercury moves into Scorpio on Mon, Oct 6 at 9:41am PT- Mercury will be in Scorpio and Sagittarius for the remainder of 2025- Mercury will be retrograde from Nov 9 - 29; during this time, Mercury will move from 6 degrees Sagittarius to 20 degrees Scorpio- Mercury retrograde shadow phase starts on Oct 20(when Mercury gets to 20 degrees Scorpio)- Mercury conjunct Mars from Sept 29 - Nov 21(exact on Oct 19 - Nov 15)- Mercury in Scorpio square Pluto in Aquarius (this entire week)- Mars trine Jupiter from Oct 11 - Nov 12(exact on Oct 27)- Sun opposite Chiron & square Jupiter from Oct 2 - Nov 1(exact on Oct 17)- Venus sextile Jupiter in Cancer (this entire week)- Venus opposite Saturn in Pisces from Sept 29 - Oct 22(exact on Oct 11)- Venus opposite Neptune in Aries from Oct 2 - Oct 24(exact on Oct 13)- Venus trine Uranus & Pluto from Oct 6 - Oct 23(exact on Oct 14)🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings here⁠Find out more⁠ about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠depth psychotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrological consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me

In episode 605, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares how Saturn and Neptune both connect with and deepen our understanding of magic and the metaphysical.Professor of Religious Studies at University of Amsterdam, Jacqueline de Borsje, defined magic as: “words and acts performed by human beings, which are believed to bring about changes in the empirical world or to produce knowledge of hidden things in a supernatural way.”reference: Borsje, J. "Witchcraft and magic in Seán Duffy (ed.), Medieval Ireland: an encyclopedia, New York and London: Routledge, 2005. pp. 518 - 520🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for my newsletter to receive updates on my latest podcasts, articles, and other offerings⁠Find out more⁠ about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠depth psychotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrological consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me

In episode 604, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- First Quarter Moon in Capricorn on Mon, Sept 29 at 4:54pm PT- Sun in Libra opposite Ceres in Aries- Venus in Virgo conjunct South Node & opposite North Node on Sat, Oct 4 at 2:20am PT- Mercury in Libra square Jupiter in Cancer- Mercury in Libra opposite Chiron in Aries- T-Square with Mercury-Jupiter-Chiron- Jupiter square Chiron from Aug 2025 - Sept 2026- Mars in Scorpio square Pallas Athena🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Receive my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Astrology Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Sunday⁠Find out more⁠ about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠depth psychotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrological consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me

In episode 603, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Sun moves into Libra (Fall / Spring Equinox) on Monday, Sept 22 at 11:19am PT- Sun opposite Saturn & Neptune from Sept 1 - Oct 13- Sun opposite Neptune (exact this week)- Saturn-Neptune conjunction as a long-term transit from May 2023 - July 2027- Mercury in Libra opposite Ceres in Aries- Sun trine Uranus & Pluto from Sept 10 - Oct 5 (exact this week)- Mars moves into Scorpio on Monday, Sept 22 at 12:54am PT thru Nov 3- Mars closing Pluto from Sept 6 - Oct 11 (exact this week)"Pluto, the planet of rebirth, favors the rebuilding of anything, and Mars gives you the energy to do it" (Rob Hand from Planets in Transit, p. 503)- Venus in Virgo square Vesta in Sagittarius"Whether we like it or not, one of our tasks on this earth is to work with the opposites through different levels of consciousness until body, soul and spirit resonate together. Initiation rites, experienced at the appropriate times in our lives, burn off what is no longer relevant, opening our eyes to new possibilities of our own uniqueness. They tear off the protective veils of illusion until at last we are strong enough to stand in our own naked truth.” (Marion Woodman from The Pregnant Virgin: A Process of Psychological Transformation)🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Receive my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Astrology Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Sunday⁠Find out more⁠ about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠depth psychotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrological consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me

In episode 602, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses tarot card reversals (and other astrological factors), and how they add to the multiplicity and diversity of these symbolic languages.🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Receive my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Astrology Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Sunday I offer ⁠⁠depth psychotherapy with astrology⁠⁠, ⁠⁠astrological counseling⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠astrological consultation⁠⁠ to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deeper meaning in life. I would be honored to connect with you and to be a part of your healing journey. Email me at: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

In episode 601, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo on Sun, Sept 21 at 12:54pm PT at 29 degrees Virgo- Moon, Sun, Mercury, & South Node conjunction -- opposite North Node, Saturn, & Neptune- Venus moves into Virgo on Friday, Sept 19 at 5:39am PT- Venus in Virgo square Uranus in Gemini- Mercury moves into Libra on Thursday, Sept 18 at 3:06am PT- Mercury-Uranus-Pluto grand trine- Mars in Libra opposite Chiron in Aries- Venus sextile Mars & trine ChironHere is a list of all the eclipses within the Pisces/Virgo eclipse season from Sept 2024 - Feb 2027:Sept 17, 2024 Lunar Eclipse at 25 deg PiscesOct 2, 2024 Solar Eclipse at 10 deg LibraMar 13, 2025 Lunar Eclipse at 23 deg VirgoMar 29, 2025 Solar Eclipse at 9 deg AriesSept 7, 2025 Lunar Eclipse at 15 deg PiscesSept 21, 2025 Solar Eclipse at 29 deg VirgoFeb 17, 2026 Solar Eclipse at 28 deg AquariusMarch 3, 2026 Lunar Eclipse at 12 deg VirgoAug 12, 2026 Solar Eclipse at 20 deg LeoAug 28, 2026 Lunar Eclipse at 4 deg PiscesFeb 6, 2027 Solar Eclipse at 17 deg AquariusFeb 20, 2027 Lunar Eclipse at 2 deg VirgoWishing you a week of ease, security, and safety 🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Receive my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Astrology Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Sunday ⁠Find out more⁠ about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠depth psychotherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrological consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me

In episode 600, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses planetary returns from a depth psychological perspective and the importance of anniversaries as she approaches the 11 year anniversary of becoming a professional astrologer.You may find this a helpful resource to track the lunar cycles: We'Moon Datebook: Moon Calendar & Astrological Planner🦋Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Receive my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Astrology Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Sunday I offer ⁠depth psychotherapy with astrology⁠, ⁠astrological counseling⁠, and ⁠astrological consultation⁠ to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deeper meaning in life. I would be honored to connect with you and to be a part of your healing journey. Email me at: ⁠[email protected]⁠

In episode 599, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores Saturn, it's symbolism, and relationship to transformation.Find my complete catalog of videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Receive my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Astrology Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every Sunday I offer depth psychotherapy with astrology, astrological counseling, and astrological consultation to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deeper meaning in life. I would be honored to connect with you and to be a part of your healing journey. Email me at: [email protected]