Moon & Transits
19 articles
What shifts in the sky with every new moon, full moon and planetary transit, and how those cycles show up in everyday life.
Mercury Retrograde in Practice: Why It Scares Us and What to Do
Understand the difference between what science explains about Mercury retrograde and what astrology sees in this movement, and learn how to navigate the period without panic over every lost email.
· 8 min read
Your Natal Lunar Phase: The Moon That Never Changes
Your birth chart holds a fixed lunar phase that never shifts with the monthly sky. Learn what natal lunation is, the eight types astrology recognizes, and how to find yours.
· 8 min read
Mercury Retrograde: The Optical Illusion, Shadow Period, and What Changes in 2026
Mercury retrograde is a real optical effect, but its reputation for chaos has symbolic roots, not physical ones. Learn about the shadow period, why 2026 is a water year, and how to navigate each cycle with awareness.
· 7 min read
What Moon Phase Were You Born Under? Your Natal Lunar Phase Explained
Every person has a specific lunar phase fixed at the moment of their birth. Learn how to find yours and what it reveals about how you navigate beginnings, endings, and change.
· 8 min read
Mercury Retrograde in 2026: What's Actually Happening and How to Navigate Each Phase
Understand the difference between the astronomical phenomenon and astrological symbolism of Mercury retrograde, see the complete 2026 calendar, and learn how to handle each phase, including the shadow period almost nobody explains.
· 8 min read
Planetary Transits in 2026: How the Stars Influence Your Daily Life
Understand what planetary transits are, why Mercury retrograde gets so much attention, and how 2026's retrograde cycles may shape your choices, relationships, and plans.
· 8 min read
The Four Lunar Phases: The Emotional Rhythm the Sky Repeats Every Month
Understand the symbolic meaning of each lunar phase (new, waxing, full, and waning) and discover how to use this cycle as an emotional compass for your own fresh starts.
· 8 min read