Timeline Astrology

Kishori joins me for a new series in our 'Maps of Consciousness'. Here, we explore the nakshatras or lunar mansions of Vedic astrology, which show the storyline of your life - from the very first lunar mansion at birth (Moon's position), through all the subsequent mansions and dashas (planetary periods) that time them.We begin at the most appropriate place in any story - at the beginning. The first episode explores the concepts before we dive into each one of the 27 nakshatras in separate episodes.Enjoy!

In this podcast, I offer two explanations of how the planets could influence us on Earth.

In April 2019, Jupiter stations at 0 degrees of Sidereal Sagittarius, thus remaining at this degree from March 29 until April 23. This is a gap in the zodiac, between Scorpio and Sagittarius; when we prepare for the worst (Scorpio) and hope for the best (Sagittarius) in relation to Brexit. ​Jupiter’s station in this gap reflects a breakdown and, as the biggest planet in our solar system, a dip in a sense of hope and optimism, particularly in relation to order and the economy.

In this podcast, I talk about how signs can polarize each other, especially when they involve the nodes of the Moon, and how to find a counterbalance between two extremes. 

 Happy New Year! Does this new chapter have yet to be written or is it just waiting to be read? Maybe it writes itself as it's being read?!

The first week of December sees the Moon wane into sidereal Scorpio, as Mars continues to transit Aquarius with a strong aspect from restrictive Saturn. While we may wish to boldly go, the energy just isn't with us to get there - yet! The new Moon in Scorpio on December 7 is challenging emotionally, despite being buoyed up by Jupiter. The new Moon begins a week of intense emotional reactions as the Moon is either joined or hemmed in by all of the malefic planets: first Saturn, then Pluto, Ketu (south node) and Mars. Mercury stations direct just before the new Moon, on December 6, and slowly turns around, as we slowly and deliberately make the required adjustments. Patience and good humour are good weapons to deal with this. The Sun enters Sagittarius on December 16 for a festive period that is more sober than usual, as it joins Saturn in the sign (exact on January 2, 2019). The conflict between light and dark plays out in obvious and not so obvious ways at this time of year. The Solstice is on December 21, just before the full Moon in Gemini on December 22, a volatile full Moon phase, in the lunar mansion, Ardra. With the Sun in Mula on the opposite end of the zodiac, these two 'sharp and dreadful' signs can be expressed in some form of destruction, whether man-made or weather related. The month and year ends on a positive note, as Mars enters Pisces and exchanges signs with Jupiter in Scorpio. This is a helpful exchange, as we take positive actions which fuel better decision making. I wish you the very best of what the month has to offer - and a merry Christmas!

Mars is exalted by November 3, before moving into sidereal Aquarius on November 6 and into a stronger aspect from Saturn, which stays in Mula lunar sign for one last month. There are some loose ends to tie up, as we reign in and conserve energy. Jupiter settles into Scorpio, having moved into Anuradha on October 27; where it will remain until December 27. There is a mutual aspect to Rahu in Cancer, fueling the water signs Cancer and Scorpio; bringing more awareness to emotional manipulations. Jupiter's combustion between November 12 and December 9 brings purification, along with confusion if we look to outside sources for direction; instilling in us a need to journey inward to find inner guidance. The new Moon on November 7 is an important transition for the year, as we pay homage to those who have gone before us, and light up this time of year as a symbol of the light winning against the dark. Diwali is celebrated in India, while in Ireland we celebrate Samhain. Venus stations direct on November 16, just as the Sun prepares to move out of debilitation and into Scorpio. The 'bright morning star' returns to guide us as Jupiter is lost in the rays of the Sun, and we are guided, and tempted, by sensual desire, especially as the Moon is exalted for the full Moon on November 23; impassioned by Mars’ aspect and an opposition from Jupiter. As Venus stations direct, Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio on November 17, and remains retrograde until December 6. Mercury is in combustion (Nov. 21 to Dec. 2), and conjuncts Jupiter on November 27, during the mid-point of the retrograde cycle; a turning point during this process of review. Mercury’s retrograde in Scorpio is dark, brooding and confusing, as we grapple with our own demons, sometimes projecting them at others, while denying ourselves the value of such introspection. ​

​​Mars moves closer to its exaltation degree in October. It finally moves away from the south node, Ketu, a conjunction that brought up a lot of uncertainties and volatility. Jupiter brings growth to Scorpio from October 11; a big change in the planetary line-up in October. While Mars is strong, the Sun enters Libra by October 17, its sign of weakness. Thankfully, this year Venus is retrograde in Libra from October 5 through November 16, making this year’s retreat into the darkness easier to deal with on the one hand - even enjoyable - but also complicating matters by intensifying and distorting our perceptions about what we value and love.

Venus moves into Libra, bringing a nicer feel to the latter part of 2018. Venus spends a long time in Libra, due to its retrograde transit from October 6 until November 16. Mercury transits Leo, joining the Sun, as it moves beyond its shadow phase and into new territory, taking our minds beyond the emotional and the uncertain, as we develop new plans and a fresh perspective.  Speaking of plans, Mars is now direct, exalted and ready for action; moving back into one last explosive meeting with the south node and an aspect to Uranus in Aries. This has more explosive potential, but may be utilized productively or destructively, depending. As Mars ventures forth, moving over territory we have already covered, Saturn and Pluto station direct, keeping Mars in check somewhat, before Mars leaves its shadow phase after October 8.

Mars continues to transit retrograde in Capricorn in August. Not only is Mars retrograde, but the planet which rules where it is placed (Saturn) is retrograde, while its ruler (Jupiter) is weakened by Venus’ debilitation. And then there’s the complication of Mercury's retrograde in Cancer. Emotional reactions are never far from the surface, as we are challenged to communicate peacefully in all of the uncertainty. Keep your wits about you in August!

This New Moon on March 19 at 01.23 UT marks the Lunar New Year in the Vedic calendar, signalling an important reset for 2026 and setting the tone until the next New Moon in Pisces in April 2027.The New Moon falls in Uttara Bhādrapadā, 'the latter auspicious steps', a lunar mansion in the heart of sidereal Pisces. This brings emotional depth and moral gravity, but also a necessary slowness — especially with Saturn and Neptune moving deliberately through the sign.Uttara Bhādrapadā is empathetic and virtuous, capable of carrying collective feeling, yet it can also require withdrawal and solitude to process the bigger changes. A New Moon naturally calls for retreat, and this Lunar New Year marks a particularly meaningful pause and reset.Be patient with the changes unfolding now. They are slow by necessity, laying the groundwork for changes that are real, enduring, and deeply rooted.

The Full Moon in Leo is a total lunar eclipse, reaching its maximum at 11:33 am GMT on March 3. Whether or not it’s visible where you are, this is not an eclipse to observe outwardly. Instead, it invites stillness, as the Sun, Moon, Earth, and Lunar Nodes align. This alignment offers a moment of resolution. It's a chance to connect the dots and bring closure to matters linked with this area of your life.Collectively, we’re likely to see revelations or reckonings involving leaders and authority figures. A clear example is the ongoing release of the 'Epstein files', exposing the decay at the heart of leadership and celebrity culture. With Ketu, the South Node, involved, there is a stripping away, reduction, or removal of what no longer holds.The eclipse occurs in Pūrva Phālgunī, 'the former fruitful one', highlighting the darker side of fame, pleasure, and celebrity. These themes have been intensifying since Ketu entered Leo last year and are now reaching resolution.On a personal level, this eclipse illuminates our own relationship with authority, autonomy, and self-expression. There is also the risk of projection: as Rāhu conjoins the Sun, a kind of mob mentality can emerge, demanding punishment or scapegoats. Groupthink may seek blood rather than understanding.Yet this is still a Full Moon in Pūrva Phālgunī — a creative, pleasure-seeking lunar mansion — celebrated in India as Holi, the festival of colours. Joy, creativity, and sensuality remain available, provided we acknowledge the shadow that accompanies this eclipse.

March is a divisive, electrically charged month, with all visible planets aligned on one side of the Lunar Nodes. Mars and a retrograde Mercury conjunct the North Node in Aquarius stir unrest, misinformation, and nervous energy, while the ongoing Saturn–Neptune conjunction in Pisces continues to dissolve idealism we can no longer rely on. The compensating factor is Venus exalted in Pisces, offering moments of grace, compassion, and connection amid the frenetic energy. Discernment is more possible, as Jupiter stations direct, keeping a close eye on proceedings.Venus in Pisces (March 1–25)Venus moves through its sign of exaltation, acting as the month’s primary stabiliser. While it must pass through the Saturn–Neptune conjunction, it offers emotional softness, creative refuge, and spiritual connection. This supports compassion and empathy, but also warns against idealisation and escapism. Venus here can lift us above the chaos, but also asks us to stay grounded in reality.Full Moon in Leo — Total Lunar Eclipse (March 3)This total lunar eclipse marks a culmination and reckoning, particularly around leadership, authority, fame, and power dynamics. With Ketu involved, there is a stripping away — exposure, reduction, or removal of what no longer aligns with the groundswell movement in Aquarius. Personally, this eclipse asks for reflection on autonomy, self-expression, and projection. Collectively, it can fuel groupthink and scapegoating, even as it brings necessary revelations. Stillness, rather than reaction, is the wiser response.Jupiter Stations Direct in Gemini (March 11)Jupiter’s direct station begins a slow restoration of perspective. Though uncomfortable in Gemini, Jupiter here encourages reassessment of information, narratives, and assumptions. This is not instant clarity, but a shift toward wiser discernment. It’s a moment to pause, review what you know, and accept that decisions may still need to be provisional as the bigger picture emerges.Mars and Mercury Conjunct the North Node (March 13–15)This is one of the most volatile signatures of the month. Mars conjoined Rahu exaggerates drive, anger, and nervous tension before depletion sets in. Energy spikes are followed by burnout; action without awareness leads to disruption. This transit correlates with unrest, accidents, blackouts, tech issues, and erratic behaviour. The demand is for new strategies, not brute force. Persistence without adaptability may backfire.Sun in Pisces (March 14 – April 12)The Sun joins Saturn and Neptune, spotlighting leadership crises, power struggles, and confusion about direction. This exposes weaknesses, dissolving outdated structures. Though heavy, it offers the potential for humility, reflection, and recalibration — especially if ego is set aside. Equinox (March 20)The Equinox marks a threshold moment — a balance point between light and dark. With the New Moon and Lunar New Year occurring the day before, this period calls for slowness, attentiveness, and conscious transition. Rather than pushing forward, this is a moment to sense where the year is truly heading.New Moon in Pisces — Lunar New Year (March 19)This New Moon begins the Vedic year Parābhava, associated with decline, defeat, and the fall of entrenched power. Occurring in Uttara Bhādrapadā, it carries emotional gravity, moral seriousness, and the need for retreat. This is a deep reset — slow, deliberate, and foundational. The changes seeded now unfold over the coming year, demanding patience and trust in a longer arc of change.Mercury Stations Direct (March 21)Mercury’s station brings the sense that movement is possible again, but with an important caveat: it remains tightly conjunct Rahu. While ideas and plans begin to take shape, confusion and distortion persist. This is a preparatory phase, not a moment for final decisions. Keep options open and allow clarity to mature into April.

"Forgive yourself for not knowing earlier what only time could teach."In this special sign-based forecast for the Timeline Astrology podcast, I dive into the Saturn–Neptune conjunction for each sign. This once-in-a-generation alignment dissolves old patterns while demanding realism. Saturn’s reality meets Neptune’s ideals, urging you to confront what’s been ignored, clarify what's truly possible, and learn to build your vision rather than merely fantasising about it.

This New Moon in Aquarius falls in Dhaniṣṭhā and takes the form of an annular solar eclipse. This is a highly charged reset. The eclipse is hemmed in by powerful planetary forces: Mars and Pluto on one side, Saturn and Neptune on the other, with Venus exactly conjunct Rahu. Mercury is drawn into the mix, while Jupiter aspects from Gemini and is itself aspected by Rahu. Everything is activated.Even without the eclipse, the Saturn–Neptune conjunction signals profound shifts in global structures. Although the eclipse path is largely over Antarctica, symbolism matters: previously unseen landscapes are being revealed even here, mirroring how hidden realities are coming to light elsewhere.Dhaniṣṭhā is ruled by the Vasudevas, the eight elemental deities that together provide everything needed to accomplish a goal. For this reason, it is closely tied to alliances, coordination, and collective purpose - an Aquarius theme. Under an eclipse, however, some alliances are breaking while others are forged. These changes rarely occur on the exact date; the eclipse serves as a pivot point for developments already underway and those yet to unfold.Globally, this points to major realignments in power blocs and partnerships, with organisations such as NATO being one visible expression. Seismic activity may also accompany this period, but it may also simply be figurative. Personally, this eclipse asks you to observe how all the elements in this area of your life are coming together - or falling apart - so that something can be reconfigured. Eclipses mark changes that must happen, regardless of preference, and emotions tend to run high around them.By the lunar eclipse on March 3, you’re more likely to reach clarity or resolution around what this reset has set in motion.The night before the New Moon and eclipse, the 14th lunar day of the dark fortnight, is called Mahā-Śivarātri, the ‘great night of Śiva’. Śiva wears the crescent Moon in his hair, a symbol of the Moon's resetting of time. This year, this is an even more powerful reset because it’s an eclipse; a vigil at the edge of dissolution, where everything falls silent for a time.

The Full Moon in Cancer is associated with themes of safety and emotional security. With so much change unfolding across the zodiac in Capricorn, reflected in structures of the world, concerns around home and safety naturally come to the foreground.Capricorn governs both large and small systems, many of which are being reshaped by Pluto’s ongoing transit, creating a collective sense of instability. Every Full Moon in Cancer asks us to balance our need for security with the changes we cannot avoid.If you’ve been overly focused on worldly matters, this Full Moon invites you to reconnect with your feelings, regardless of what you think you should be doing. Conversely, if you’ve been avoiding something, this is a moment to examine why you act as you do. In many ways, how you feel matters more than anything else. External events affect each of us differently depending on our emotional state. The Moon reflects the fluctuations of mind and mood, shaping how we respond from moment to moment.This Full Moon is in Āśleṣā, a lunar mansion known for its binding qualities that mirror our thoughts and emotions. Āśleṣā reflects our attachment style and tends toward manipulation, though this is not inherently negative. When handled consciously, it involves working with mental states and feelings to transmute them. Like serpent venom, the poisons of the mind can be used as medicine. Its symbol, a coiled serpent, points to kuṇḍalinī śakti and the capacity to transform difficult or toxic thoughts and emotions into healing forces.

By February, several planets move into Aquarius, converging with the North Node Rahu and hemmed in by Mars and Saturn. This pressure can correlate with major disruptions, such as seismic activity affecting the oceans, and intensified geopolitical stress triggered by extreme events.A powerful annular solar eclipse opens the door to important changes and conversations, shining a spotlight on what may be possible moving forward. Yet alignments with Rahu can also distort perception, as the Sun's light is temporarily blocked. With the eclipse occurring in the lunar mansion associated with alliances (Dhaniṣṭhā), we may see more alterations and moving parts in the world order.Insight and exaggeration always sit close together during an eclipse, and there is a risk of moving from a genuine truth into faulty logic or conspiracy. Remaining as detached and clear-minded as possible is essential, acting in ways that serve the wider good. This is the best of what an Aquarius eclipse has to offer.Yet clarity may be especially difficult this month, as Saturn and Neptune conjoin by exact degree shortly after the eclipse. If something is not completely eclipsed, it’s out of focus and blurry. And with nearly all the planets conjoined the eclipse or hemming it in, everyone is impacted.Fear of the truth can obscure it. The Saturn-Neptune conjunction carries the potential for either delusion or a sobering realisation, with one perhaps leading to the other. An open mind is crucial as you figure out which is which.Despite the sense of urgency leading to the eclipse, ask yourself if it’s the best time to make any definitive decisions or statements while all is in flux.What should feel solid may instead feel fragile. Extreme flooding is one of the more obvious possible expressions of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction combined with an eclipse, and there may be an event that captures global attention, accompanied by a shared sense of shock and sadness.Adding to the complexity, Mercury turns retrograde in Aquarius toward the end of February and reconnects with Rahu through March. Mars also enters Aquarius by the end of February, increasing the likelihood of flare-ups, technical problems, and friction of all kinds.Uranus stations direct in February, which can restore forward momentum while also accelerating change, particularly around resources and the economy. When a planet slows in its transit, it becomes stronger and more able to effect change, either through events or within the collective psyche. Uranus’ station in Taurus reflects shifts in resources and in how we find new ways to create stability. Saturn’s aspect to Uranus holds it back somewhat, but eventually the dam breaks.With so much instability and change in February, the more open to change you can be, the better off you will be.

This New Moon marks an important new start for 2026. It’s not the enthusiastic beginning to the New Year. It’s a sober appraisal of what is realistically possible. Every New Moon is a beginning, and this one is a reality check. As the big hopes of Sagittarius settle into Capricorn’s practical terrain, we are asked to see which dreams can be made real. Depending on how grounded your expectations are, this may feel like either hitting the ground running or watching unrealistic hopes fade into the distance. The Moon is in Uttarāṣāḍha, meaning ‘the latter invincible’. It speaks of responsible actions and austerity. It is ruled by Viśvadeva, the universal gods, the powers that support growth and success. Its symbols are the planks of a bed and an elephant, one pointing to the need for austerity and the other pointing to an unstoppable momentum once you get going. The symbol of the elephant also connects to Gaṇeśa, the ‘remover of obstacles’. Unlike Pūrvāṣāḍhā, the ‘former invincible’, Uttarāṣāḍha is when the momentum becomes unstoppable.Pluto remains the great obstacle here, however, but it’s also showing you what is blocking your way forward. You can either overcome the blocks by facing your fears and limitations, using these as focusing mechanisms, or circumvent them for now. Best to deal with them head-on so they don’t trip you up later.

A look at the deeper forces shaping 2026 by tracking the outer planets through their sidereal lunar mansions - and the critical role Saturn plays in tying them together.Pluto’s long passage through Capricorn, Neptune’s dissolution of boundaries in Pisces, and Uranus’ disruption of material resources in Taurus are not separate stories. They are part of a single unfolding cycle, with Saturn giving them form.By tracking these planets through their sidereal lunar mansions, it reveals:how Saturn, as ruler of Pluto’s Capricorn transit, exposes the limits of powerhow Saturn’s conjunction with Neptune tests beliefs about what is possiblehow Saturn’s aspect to Uranus stresses the foundations of modern lifewhy these overlapping themes converge in 2026This is not about surface-level events. It’s about the architecture behind them, the long-term forces reshaping the world beneath the headlines.Get the full 2026 World Predictions + Forecasts for All Signs presentation at timelineastrology.com.

The Full Moon opens the year with optimism and curiosity about what lies ahead. The Moon is conjoined Jupiter in Gemini, in the lunar mansion Ārdrā, ruled by Rudra, the ‘god of storms’, emotional and otherwise. This combination amplifies big ideas, restless thinking, and a sense of possibility, as we resolve some conflict.Jupiter and the North Node (Rahu) aspect each other, showing more creative potential, if also more delusion than is ideal. The ongoing Saturn–Neptune conjunction in Pisces increases confusion, illusion, or misplaced faith. In short, many bold ideas may be forming for the New Year, but not all of them will be realistic.The Sun conceals Mars and Venus in Sagittarius, both squared by Saturn and Neptune in Pisces. Clarity is forthcoming, only when we look within for the truth. This Full Moon isn’t about defining what’s real or achievable just yet. That phase arrives once planets begin moving into Capricorn by mid-January.For now, use Jupiter’s brightness and buoyancy in Gemini to spark ideas and explore possibilities. Gemini excels at playing devil’s advocate, considering many different options. The Full Moon’s conjunction with Jupiter in Gemini can flip narratives back and forth, but it can also reveal a broader intelligence beyond simple ideas of ‘good’ and ‘bad.’. In that space, something more integrated can begin to emerge for 2026.