Weekly Hello

Well, here we are. The big moment has come – Jupiter opposes Pluto and connects with a series of sextiles to Uranus and Neptune. Admittedly, we’ve been under the canopy of this configuration for a week or so and it will continue to be a presence through early August, so there is time for this configuration to deliver its message in terms of major global developments.  But, as I have said many times, nothing is for nothing.

In the comment section on my YouTube channel, someone asked me if Neptune’s turning retrograde last week was significant. My opinion on retrograde planets is that they do not change their nature because they have changed direction. Much like a chicken marinated in spices is still a chicken, however, when a planet is stationary it is super-powerful.

Next week Mercury will be stationary-direct and Saturn will be stationary retrograde, which increases the prospect of this being one of the most significant periods of 2026. As individuals, should this configuration connect with our natal charts, we can expect shifts in our circumstances. It is as though the tectonic plates beneath our lives are rubbing up against each other. There will be movement!

On Wednesday, the Sun enters Leo at 19:14 UTC, so before that time any babies born will be Cancerians and those after little Leos. I’ve had this date in my diary for a while since I will be doing a live masterclass with the Astrology Hub on the twelve houses. Should you wish to attend, you can use code PENNY for a 50% discount you can join here.