Show Notes
In S7 Ep 23 of the popular talk show, The Awake Space Podcast your host, Laurie Rivers gives you your weekly dose of insights and practical guidance for making it through these interesting times.
This week we have that uncommonly good day on the 23rd of April, it's most likely economic news and we could see an increase in hiring in the market place. She gives you the must know info on how to make it through the week with Mars still conjunct Saturn in Aries, and how to use the energy to your advantage. It's not a stop sign, it's a take action with a goal in mind.
Laurie answers questions from the Awake Space Membership and helps you understand what's going on with the low energy, how to take care of your energy while remaining in those important relationships, as well giving you the deets you need to surf the cosmic tide as Uranus slides into Gemini.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Awake Space Podcast 00:26 Uranus in Gemini: Understanding the Shift 01:42 Community Connection and Support 02:40 Exciting Updates and Predictions 04:00 Community Engagement and Preparedness 06:45 Predictions and Planning for 2026 09:00 Financial Insights and Global Events 10:37 Leadership Challenges and Global Strain 12:56 Mars-Saturn Conjunction: Strategic Action 15:54 Motivation during Mars conjunct Saturn 22:33 Cosmic Influences and Future Predictions 24:49 The Shift in Energy Towards 2026 26:36 Astrological Insights and Economic Predictions 29:23 Global Perspectives and Leadership Changes 32:00 Community Engagement and Technological Improvements 40:13 Understanding Astrology: Overcoming Confusion 42:50 Chart Reading Level One: A Structured Approach 45:46 Technological Innovations and Communication 48:54 Personal Growth and Channeling 51:52 Navigating Relationships and Interdependency 54:53 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries 57:27 Understanding Codependency vs. Interdependency 59:40 The Role of Empathy and Support 01:02:23 Finding Solutions in Difficult Times 01:05:17 Harnessing the Energy of Uranus in Gemini 01:08:23 The Power of Positive Thinking 01:11:11 Conclusion and Future Insights
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