Show Notes
It’s the last week of Leo season as we countdown to the Sun’s move into Virgo this Saturday night. We are also midway through the eclipse corridor—the two liminal weeks between the August 12 Total Solar Eclipse in Leo and the August 28Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. Tali from the AstroTwins discusses planets, politics, pop culture and prophecy for the week of August 17 to 23, 2026. SHOW NOTES: 2027 Horoscope Book: Pre-Order Your Manifestation Bundle! Only $88 until August 28 Limited Time Offer https://astrostyle.com/manifest
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