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Steve Judd and Alex Trenoweth catch up, discussing their long-standing friendship and collaboration. They immediately delve into the astrological event of Venus moving from Leo into Virgo, emphasizing a shift towards practicality and tidiness. Alex also shares her personal experience with Venus in Leo impacting her moon sign.
Alex announces her extensive three-and-a-half-month global journey, celebrating her 'second 30th' after her second Saturn return. Her itinerary includes traveling across the US, launching her book in Sydney, Australia, and a speaking tour across Australia, followed by sightseeing in Asia before returning to London in November. She also offers to do readings for those in the areas she visits.
Steve details his upcoming astrological retreat in Southern Spain from September 5th to 12th. He describes it as Europe's only purely astrological week-long luxury retreat, featuring workshops, local excursions, telescope sessions, and optional yoga. He mentions that over half the spots are already sold but there's still availability.
The discussion shifts to a significant astrological configuration for 2026, characterized by Pluto at 4 degrees Aquarius, Jupiter at 4 Leo, Neptune at 4 Aries, and Uranus at 4 Gemini. This intense alignment is described as the 'start of a summary of 2026,' with implications for global leaders, particularly King Charles, due to its direct impact on his chart.
Alex explains the dynamics of Jupiter amplifying Pluto in Aquarius, focusing on the rebalancing of power. They also discuss Neptune in Aries and its potential for water shortages and fires, and Uranus in Gemini bringing advances in soft technology and literature. They highlight the positive potential for compassion and empathy from Neptune trining Jupiter.
The astrologers discuss the nodal shift from Virgo to Leo/Aquarius and a 'killer' full moon at 6 degrees Leo/Aquarius. This full moon, conjunct Jupiter and impacting the same degrees as the earlier alignment, is noted to reinforce past patterns and bring themes of pride, bravery, and ego to the forefront, emphasizing the need for humility.
Steve talks about Pluto's lore and his upcoming conference on redefining gender in astrology, highlighting the 'dark feminine' nature of Pluto, especially in light of recent satellite images. He also warns about Mars at 4 degrees Leo from October 4th to 7th, suggesting it will bring certain issues to a head.
Alex unveils her new book, 'Bending the Light: Saturn's Lesson in Time,' published by The Wessex Astrologer, which she has been working on for 12 years. She shares details about it being a companion piece to her previous book on Jupiter, and the positive foreword by Penny Thornton. The book will officially launch in Sydney.
As the conversation concludes, they reiterate the intensity of the upcoming astrological period in mid-July, advising listeners to maintain sanity and stability. They emphasize the importance of sensible individuals holding the middle ground to prevent drama from escalating into crisis.