Today is the start of the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse. It comes accompanied by a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, the first in the eclipse series in the Aquarius/Leo lunar axis nudging us to embrace higher ideals and transformation. This has been and will be the main theme for a while—old, outdated systems disintegrating while new ones emerge—but we…
Author: Yol Swan
How the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction in Aries Marks the Start of a New Era
The Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 0º Aries on February 20-21 marks a profound turning point in our collective evolution. This rare astrological alignment signals both the collapse of outdated structures and the birth of an entirely new cycle of consciousness. Zero degrees Aries is the very beginning of the zodiac, so it represents rebirth, emergence, initiation, and the moment something entirely…
Solar Eclipse in Aquarius: How to Embrace a Powerful New Collective Cycle
February 2026 comes with interesting astrological aspects launching us toward a completely new cycle of experience. First, it marks the start of eclipse season, and eclipses often bring accelerated changes. Then, Neptune and Saturn station in Aries while Mercury and Venus move to Pisces, where Mercury will retrograde toward the end of the month, and Uranus goes direct in Taurus.…
Why the World Feels So Chaotic Right Now: Humanity Is Awakening
If you’ve been feeling anxious, confused, or emotionally drained by the state of the world, you should know that there is nothing wrong with you. We’re all feeling it, in one way or another, and it is a sign that old habits of perceiving reality are breaking down: Humanity is awakening. A breakthrough is often preceded by disorientation and fear.…
Creativity as Spiritual Practice: Why a Creative Endeavor is Sacred Work
The world is in disarray, and this affects us all on some level, as we try to focus on our day-to-day lives. The destructive energy of the world has a negative effect on everyone. Perhaps you feel more anxious, irritable, or confused. Maybe you lack enthusiasm or your usual capacity for concentration. Or you feel easily overwhelmed and have a…
The Astrology of 2026: A Powerful New Start and Reset
The numerology and astrology of 2026 tells us that this year is one of those milestones that will impact many years to come. If 2025 was a test run, with outer planets tipping their toes in new signs, but then going back to old signs, 2026 marks the real reset. First of all, it is a Year One (2 +…
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2026!
Happy Holidays! I hope you have a festive end of the year and get some rest from the craziness of 2025! Much love,