Cosmic Rift: Mars square Uranus with a side of Mercury Rx
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In S7 Ep 13 master astrologer and systems thinker, Laurie Rivers gives you the run down for the interesting astrology of the week. Monday is a Mondayist Monday with the Moon in Taurus making a square to Mars in Aquarius, then making a conjunction with Uranus in Taurus - and Laurie breaks down what they can look like in the outer world. She runs you through the difference between mundane and personal energy and how the energy plays out. As well as answering a listener's husband's question about receptivity to transit energy (spoiler: the answer is no). Bouncing off the question she discusses how to best use the Mercury Retrograde energy to your best advantage. Laurie winds up the episode discussing how to use the breakthrough energy of Mars square Uranus as we wind out the week. It's all about pushing past the obvious blocks to crafting our security. 00:00 Navigating Personal Challenges and Astrology 05:06 Understanding Transits and Their Impact 07:52 Monday Feb 23 energy is wild! 09:23 Potential Increase in Seismic Activity (Global) 11:10 Global weather this week 14:15 Explaining how transits reflect where we're at consciously 20:04 Pisces Mercury Retrograde and how to use it. 26:51 Community Announcements & Shoutouts 30:26 Books, Classes and more... 36:25 Navigating Economic Disruption and AI Challenges 41:35 Creativity in Times of Crisis 47:23 The art of Authenticity 52:18 Optimism as realism and Creating a Better Future
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Join the Awake Space Community! Patreon.com/theawakespace The astrology is heating up, and the October 25 Taurus Full Moon is bringing some serious shake, rattle, and roll! This week on The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers breaks down an exceptionally volatile week of astrology, including the explosive Taurus Full Moon squaring Pluto. From geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to extreme weather and seismic activity, the cosmic currents are anything but calm. But here's the thing: You don't have to let the chaos around you become the chaos within you. Laurie shares her forecasts for October 18–27, reviews last week's predictions with the Ralph Report, and explains why giving up your personal agency is the last thing you want to do right now. Plus, there's exciting news about the evolving Awake Space community, Living by Luna, and Laurie's new Substack, Laurie Thinks Out Loud. https://lauriealicerivers.substack.com/ In a particularly personal moment, Laurie shares how a stranger's simple smile changed her life and reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can make an enormous difference. And before you go, Laurie walks you through a simple five-minute practice to calm your nervous system, focus your attention, and find your footing when the world feels overwhelming. Because you can't control everything happening in the world, but you can choose how you respond.
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Learn, Grow and Explore in the Awake Space - CLICK TO JOIN This week on The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers looks at nostalgia, resilience, technology, AI, water resources, and the importance of knowing your next move during a period of massive systemic change. Laurie starts with a weekend trip to see Practical Magic 2, reflections on aging parents, family, memory, and why Mars in Cancer has us craving coziness, familiarity, and connection. She also shares updates on Living by Luna, the new LaurieRivers.com website, and how she intentionally worked with a Mercury transit to solve a long-standing technical problem. Then it’s Q&A: Venus retrograde and cosmetic procedures, how to calculate a solar return, aspect patterns in natal charts, and where astrologers might begin looking when researching AI and emerging technology. In the Ralph Report, Laurie reviews last week’s predictions against actual headlines before looking ahead at the astrology and potential headlines for September 13–21. The episode closes with a deeper discussion of AI, data centers, stressed aquifers, climate concerns, and why local action matters. The message throughout: knowledge by itself isn’t power. Power comes from knowing what you can actually do next. LINKS: Sign Up for Charts & Channeling with Laurie and Medium Matilda - September 26, 2026 GET YOUR TICKETS Grab 2027 Prepared by Laurie Rivers CHECK IT OUT TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Practical Magic 2, nostalgia & community 03:13 – AI, technology, water & environmental concerns 06:22 – 2027 Prepared + upcoming events 08:22 – Living by Luna guided experience 10:06 – Using Mercury transits to solve problems 11:15 – Aging, family, mortality & making memories 16:05 – Preparing for winter and creating coziness 17:07 – Daily Insight coming to LaurieRivers.com 22:01 – Astrology Q&A 22:23 – Venus retrograde & cosmetic procedures 23:16 – Solar return charts 24:36 – Aspect patterns in natal charts 26:27 – Where does AI show up in astrology? 33:00 – Laurie’s thoughts on September 36:04 – Simple practices for cultivating presence 37:22 – The Ralph Report: what Laurie got right 40:51 – Astrology and headlines for September 13–21 49:57 – Water resources, aquifers & data centers 53:24 – Will AI kill us all? 54:12 – AI misuse, regulation & human agency 55:01 – Why local action matters 57:04 – Managing heavy energy and finding your next move