Astrology for Beginners

Halloween, Scorpio, and the Wisdom of the Seasons

Interested in my Scorpio New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here! Have you ever noticed how many of our holidays and seasonal celebrations seem to reflect the vibe of the zodiac signs they fall under? I think about this a lot! With Halloween approaching, this episode explores the connection between Scorpio season, Samhain, Día de los Muertos, and other cultural traditions of honoring those who came before us. I'll also share a few simple ways to honor this time of year, and work intentionally with Scorpio energy. Subscribe on Substack and get access to the Venus Retrograde Field Notes: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in my Scorpio New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here: https://www.tendingthesacred.org/events/new-moon-nov-2026 Learn how to work with me more: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Scorpio Season 2026

Scorpio season begins October 23! In this episode, we’ll explore the major transits of Scorpio season, including the Venus and Mercury retrogrades in Scorpio, two cazimis, and both planets stationing direct on the same day. We'll also talk about the Taurus Full Moon, Scorpio New Moon, the Mars–Jupiter conjunction in Leo, and what that might mean for us as we (finally!) start moving from reflection toward forward momentum. Subscribe on Substack and get access to the Venus Retrograde Field Notes: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in my Scorpio New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here: https://www.tendingthesacred.org/events/new-moon-nov-2026 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Why Do Some Signs Have Two Planetary Rulers?

If you’ve been listening to recent episodes of the show, you’ve probably heard me refer to Mars and Pluto as co-rulers of Scorpio. And if you’re fairly new to astrology, this may have left you wondering … Why is Scorpio ruled by both Mars and Pluto? Don’t most signs have just one ruler? In this episode, we’re exploring the history behind traditional and modern planetary rulerships, how the discovery of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto changed astrology, and why astrologers have different approaches to planetary rulership. We’ll also look at the role of the outer planets in our natal charts versus the collective experience, and how you can work with both traditional and modern rulers when interpreting your own chart. Subscribe on Substack and get access to the Venus Retrograde Field Notes): stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Mars Opposite Pluto: Force vs. Power

Later this week, on the same day that Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio (October 3), Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius, potentially bringing up some big, loud questions around power, control, stamina and determination. In this episode, we'll talk about what happens when Mars and Pluto are at odds, plus some of the ways it can show up in ordinary life. We’ll also look at Mercury’s role as the apex of a fixed T-square with Mars and Pluto, adding another layer around communication, information gathering, and (possibly) a need for certainty. Subscribe on Substack and get access to the Venus Retrograde Field Notes): stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Find out more about the Venus retrograde cycle and how it's connected to the upcoming New Moon in Libra at my next New Moon gathering, The New Moon and You. Register to attend live or watch on demand. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Libra Season 2026: Venus Retrograde and a Deeper Look at Relationships

My September workshop, The Moon & Your Nervous System begins tonight at 7 PM ET! There's still time to register. This is a two-part workshop exploring what your natal Moon can tell you about your emotional wiring, your needs, and the ways you instinctively respond to life. You don’t need to know much about astrology to participate. Register today, or watch later on demand. Happy Autumnal Equinox, friends! Libra season begins September 22 at 8:05 PM ET, and this month Venus is the star of the show. In this episode, we’re looking at the major astrology of the season, with a special focus on Venus retrograde in Scorpio. We'll discuss the types of things it might bring up around relationships, values, trust, intimacy, reciprocity and power. Plus, I’ll soon be introducing Venus Retrograde Field Notes, a free way for all subscribers to track this retrograde and see how the story unfolds, in real time, in our own lives. And paid subscribers, your Libra season rising-sign forecasts will be coming later this week, with plenty of time before the first major transit we’ll be tracking. Subscribe on Substack (and get access to the Venus Retrograde Field Notes): stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in joining my workshop called The Moon & Your Nervous System: Understanding Your Emotional Wiring? Learn more or register here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Venus in Scorpio: Setting the Stage for the Retrograde

Coming up: The Moon & Your Nervous System Join me for this two-part workshop exploring the connection between your natal Moon, your emotional patterns, and how understanding your unique emotional wiring can help you work with yourself rather than against yourself. Learn more or register here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Venus is moving through Scorpio, and we’re already in the pre-shadow phase of the upcoming Venus retrograde. In this episode, we’ll explore what Venus is like in Scorpio and the themes of relationships, intimacy, trust, value and self-worth this transit can bring to the surface. We’ll also look at Venus square Pluto, the intensity it can create, and why it could be worth paying attention to what’s coming up between now and October 3. This episode sets the stage, but we'll also talk more about the retrograde itself in a future episode. Interested in my my September workshop? Or the next New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Want more astrology from me? Check out my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Listener Q&A: Retrograde Shadows, Prioritizing Transits & Missing Birth Times

Join me tonight for our New Moon gathering! There’s still time to register. Join us live or sign up to receive the recording afterward. Coming up later this month: The Moon & Your Nervous System, a two-part workshop exploring the Moon and your unique emotional wiring. Learn more and register here. It’s time for another listener Q&A! In this episode, we'll talk about: * The mechanics of retrograde cycles and what people mean when they say that a planet is in its "shadow” * How to keep from getting overwhelmed when looking at transits by focusing on the ones that may matter most (and how to tell which ones those are) * How to use astrology without an accurate birth time Want more astrology from me? Check out my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in my my September workshop? Or the next New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Signs or Houses? A Deeper Look at the Lunar Nodes

Interested in my my September workshop The Moon & Your Nervous System? Or my next New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher In this episode, I respond to a listener's question about what matters more when interpreting the Lunar Nodes: signs or houses. The short answer is both, but we’ll look more closely at how the sign axis describes the underlying developmental story, while the house axis shows where that story tends to play out in your life. We’ll also talk about what happens when your nodes change houses when you switch house systems, true vs. mean nodes, and why the South Node isn’t necessarily something you’re supposed to abandon. Want more astrology from me? Check out my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in my my September workshop? Or the next New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Understanding the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

The Pisces lunar eclipse arrives on August 28th, and with a tight square to Uranus, it could bring some unexpected changes. In this episode, we’ll look at the astrological “nuts and bolts” of this eclipse, including the Uranus square, its opposition to Mercury in Virgo, a supportive trine to Mars, and how to make sense of a “final” eclipse in this sign for years to come. Finally I’ll also walk through two real-life charts to show how the exact same series of eclipses can play out very differently and how you can begin identifying the story in your own chart. Want more astrology from me? Check out my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in my my September workshop? Learn more or register here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Virgo Season 2026: What to Expect and How to Work with It

Virgo Season begins on August 22nd, and while it will (as any Virgo season tends to do) bring our attention back to the details of daily life after a less focused summer period, it also isn't just any typical Virgo season. Why? This one begins right in the middle of an eclipse season! In this episode, we’ll explore the Virgo archetype, its planetary ruler Mercury, and the biggest transits of the season, including the lunar eclipse in Pisces, a powerful Mercury cazimi, and more. Want rising sign info for the upcoming Virgo Season? Subscribe to my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Want to join my next New Moon Circle? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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How Does Your Rising Sign Show up in YOU?

Have you ever noticed that two people with the same rising sign can express that sign's energy very differently? In this episode, we'll talk about how to dig deeper than the basic meaning of the ascendant sign by using the ruler of that sign to tell a story. Using my chart as an example, I’ll show you how the chart ruler’s house, condition, and aspects to other planets can add a whole new layer to your rising sign's story. This episode is an extended preview of a longer bonus episode available to my paid subscribers on Substack. Subscribe to my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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The Solar Eclipse in Leo

In this episode, we'll discuss the Solar Eclipse in Leo and why the new Leo–Aquarius cycle may begin changing the way each of us thinks about joy and authentic happiness. We'll also talk about the symbolism of the South Node, and why this eclipse season may start out by helping us make space for something new. Want more astrology from me? Subscribe to my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Want to discuss the upcoming Solar Eclipse at my New Moon Circle? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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What Is the Full Moon in Aquarius Revealing for You?

This week’s powerful Full Moon in Aquarius brings up important questions about who we are, where we belong, and where we may be ready for something to change. With a Jupiter cazimi and Pluto conjunct the Moon, something may be coming into clearer focus right now. In this episode, we’ll unpack what makes this Full Moon so unusual, what it may be revealing for us (collectively and individually) and how we can work with its energy as we consider what comes next. Note: This discussion is easier to follow with a visual cue. Be sure to take a look at the chart for this Full Moon. Want more astrology from me? Subscribe to my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Want to discuss the upcoming Solar Eclipse at my New Moon Circle? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Leo Season 2026: What to Expect and How to Work with It

Leo season has arrived, and after an emotional and reflective Cancer season, the energy is finally beginning to shift. In this episode, we'll explore a season filled with “extra” Leo energy, which includes Jupiter in Leo, a powerful Aquarius Full Moon, the lunar nodes shifting to the Leo–Aquarius axis, and a total Solar Eclipse in Leo. We’ll also talk about the ways this energy is shifting us from inner reflection toward outward expression, encouraging us to be seen and take up more space, and offering us a little more courage to live authentically. Want the Leo Season post with rising sign info? Subscribe to my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Want to discuss the upcoming Solar Eclipse at my New Moon Circle? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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What to Do When the Astrology Scares You

Have you ever looked ahead at your transits and worried that something upsetting was about to happen? In this episode, we're talking about how fear or anxiety can distort the way we read our charts, why astrology can’t predict one inevitable outcome, and what to do when or if a “daunting” transit sends you spiraling. I'll also share an experience I once had worrying about a distant transit, and how it played out much differently than I initially imagined. Subscribe to my Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading or want to check out my New Moon Circle? Find me here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

Wait...How Can a New Moon Be Void of Course? A Listener Question Answered

A listener recently asked a question that seems like a contradiction: How can someone be born on a New Moon if their Moon is also void of course? Doesn't a conjunction with the sun mean that the moon isn't void? In this episode, we unpack what each of these astrological concepts means and how both can be true at the same time. You'll also find out how these concepts apply to the upcoming New Moon in Cancer, what having a void of course new moon might feel like in a natal chart, and how this concept is being reflected in my own solar return (and life) this year. Want to prepare for the New Moon in Cancer? Register here at Tending the Sacred. Subscribe on Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Schedule one here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

Free Preview: Chiron in Taurus

Chiron has entered Taurus for the first time in roughly fifty years, beginning a new chapter in a collective healing journey that started when Chiron entered Aries in 2018. In this snippet of a subscriber-only bonus episode, we'll explore the lessons of Chiron in Aries and why Chiron’s move into Taurus will shift our collective focus. The full episode, as well as a post containing individual rising sign forecasts, is available to paid subscribers. Subscribe to Stefanie's Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Schedule one here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Jupiter in Leo: What to Expect from the Year Ahead

Jupiter enters Leo on June 29, beginning a year-long cycle focused on creativity, confidence, self-expression, and the courage to be seen. In this episode, we'll explore the themes of Jupiter in Leo, reflect on what we've learned during Jupiter's time in Cancer, and look at how this transit may show up in your life. Follow or subscribe on Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Schedule one here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Cancer Season 2026: What to Expect and How to Work with It

Cancer season begins with the Summer Solstice and brings our attention back to home, family, emotional foundations, and the things that truly nourish us. In this episode, we'll walk through the major astrological events of the month ahead, including planets moving into new signs, Mercury retrograde in Cancer, the Capricorn Full Moon, the Mars-Uranus conjunction, Jupiter's long-awaited move into Leo, and more. Join me as we explore the themes, opportunities, and turning points shaping this cardinal water season. Want to prepare for the New Moon in Cancer? Register here at Tending the Sacred. Subscribe on Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Schedule one here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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Venus-Jupiter & Mercury Retrograde: How Retrogrades Develop a Story

Venus and Jupiter meet in Cancer this week, opening a new chapter around expansion, connection, and possibility. But the story doesn't end there. Mercury will station retrograde later this month at the same degree, providing us with ample opportunity to revisit, reflect, and deepen our understanding of what is now forming. In this episode, we'll explore the Venus-Jupiter conjunction, the upcoming Mercury retrograde, and why retrograde cycles often unfold in three distinct parts. Then, prepare for the upcoming New Moon in Gemini! Join my live community event on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7 PM ET. Register here at Tending the Sacred. Follow or subscribe on Substack: stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Interested in a reading? Schedule one here: https://stan.store/stefaniekateboucher Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity. License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stefaniekateboucher.substack.com/subscribe

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