Business In Retrograde

2026 is going to be drastically different from the past five years in business. All five outer planets are shifting from earth and water signs into fire and air at the same time. This pushes everything from passive to active, from internal processing to visible action, from waiting for certainty to moving with integrity.This episode covers every major transit and what it means for how you run your business, position yourself, and lead. Whether 2025 was incredible for you or incredibly hard, consider this your preparation guide. Your business will be affected by these shifts. You cannot outrun outer planet transits.LINKSFollow on Instagram @kessli.hallGet the AI Astrology & HD Business Consulting Tool- The MirrorApply for the Equinox MastermindWebsite: kesslihall.com

Offers Mentioned:The Mirror- AI ToolEquinox- Capped MastermindI can look at someone's chart for five minutes and tell them exactly why they keep hitting the same income ceiling, why they self-sabotage right before breakthroughs, or why their body shuts them down every time they try to scale.Your chart is showing you where your capacity is capped. And capacity isn't just about mindset or systems—it's three layers that have to shift together: somatic (your body's tolerance), identity (who you have to become), and structural (how your business needs to be designed for YOUR energy).Capacity and identity are inseparable. You can't expand one without the other. And you can't hold any of it if your business isn't designed for how you actually operate.In this episode, I walk you through my own chart—Saturn, Chiron, Pluto, Moon—showing you the pattern of how to read capacity blocks. We also dive deep into each Human Design type (Generators, MGs, Manifestors, Projectors, Reflectors) and how your business structure is either supporting or sabotaging your capacity.What we cover:The three layers of capacity and why all three have to evolve togetherHow to read your chart to identify where you're capped (using mine as the example)Deep dive into each HD energy type and how to structure your business accordinglyWhat to do next to stop contracting

Download The Freebie on Mapping Your Intentional Business Cycles Here: Behind the scenes of how I actually operate my business using astrological cycles. I'm in my final week of rest season (12th house) and about to enter a major visibility sprint. Sharing what these seasons really mean, the business decisions that came through during this integration time, and why this approach has been game-changing for my momentum and mental health.

Episode Description:Ever wonder why you have imposter syndrome even though you're incredibly talented? Why sales feel impossible and your clients aren't getting the results you know are possible? Why you're working harder than ever but feeling less fulfilled with every interaction?In this episode, I'm calling you out on the most devastating thing you've done to your business—and to yourself. You abandoned what actually made you magical and replaced it with what you thought would make you more impressive.I break down the difference between true expansion and self-abandonment, why creating from your skill sets instead of your spirit is keeping you broke, and how to identify the genius you've buried under layers of what you think makes you "more valuable."Plus, I share the insane transformation of a client who went from making less than $50k as a generalist hairstylist to making millions as a luxury specialist working with A-list celebrities—all by coming home to her zone of genius.This episode will piss you off and wake you up at the same time. If you've built something you no longer recognize yourself in, something that doesn't light you up anymore, this one's for you.Key Topics:The genius you abandoned for "more sophisticated" strategiesWhy imposter syndrome is actually about being an imposterCreating from your spirit vs. your skill setsThe difference between expansion and contortionHow to identify your zone of genius when you've forgotten what it is

Leo Season: The Power of Magnetic LeadershipIt's Leo season, and this episode is all about what this energy is really asking of you in your business.We're diving into Leo's true power - magnetic leadership rooted in authenticity. This isn't about being loud or demanding attention. It's about being so anchored in your self-worth that your visibility becomes service to others.I'll break down Leo's highest expression and shadow patterns, explore how Leo season activates your Sun sign energy, and walk through each rising sign to show you exactly where Leo is lighting up your chart and calling for embodied leadership.Whether you're a Leo or not, this season is asking you to radiate your authentic essence instead of performing for validation. We'll explore how to build businesses from magnetic presence rather than strategic positioning.If you've been feeling called to step into bolder leadership or wondering how to embody your authentic power in business, this episode is for you.Resources & Links:Follow on Instagram @kessli.hallGet the AI Astrology & HD Business Consulting Tool- The MirrorApply for the Equinox MastermindWebsite: kesslihall.com

GET THE FREEBIE HEREIn this episode, I introduce my unique method for operating your business in cycles so you can prevent burnout and build sustainable momentum.I share the four foundational business cycles every entrepreneur moves through: Sprint, Walk, Jog, and Rest — and why they need to happen in this exact sequence.You'll learn:How each cycle serves a specific function in your business growthWhy trying to be consistent all the time is actually sabotaging your successHow to use your astrological chart to map your personal power seasons throughout the yearThe compound effect that happens when you honor your natural rhythm instead of fighting itThis framework completely changed how I operate my business three years ago, and I've had dozens of founders adopt it with incredible results.

Mentioned in this episode: The Mirror | An AI Business Consulting Tool trained on astrology & human designGet it HereSUMMARYSo much is shifting right now—not just in business, but in how we move, create, and relate to everything.If you’ve felt like your old strategies don’t land the way they used to, or like your offers suddenly feel misaligned… you’re not making it up. Something deeper is at play.In this episode, I’m unpacking the collective shifts we’re living through—from major astrological transits to changes in buying behavior—and how they’re showing up in our businesses. This isn’t about trends or tactics. It’s about understanding the energetic reroute we’re all being invited into.We’ll talk about why embodiment is becoming more important than strategy, how AI is reshaping the landscape (and what that actually means for your work), and why reading your own blueprint might be the most valuable tool you have right now.If you’ve been questioning where to go next or how to adapt without losing yourself in the process, this conversation will help you find your footing again.

This episode is for the season where nothing feels clear.You’re not launching. Not building. Not burnt out. But definitely not in momentum.You’re questioning everything — but don’t have the next thing figured out yet.Welcome to the in-between.And no, you’re not doing it wrong.What the “in-between” actually is and why no one talks about itHow this season shows up in your chart (12th house, 8th house, Saturn, Generator plateaus)The difference between being blocked and being in a recalibrationWhy clarity isn’t the goal — and what to reach for insteadHow I personally move through this space without burning everything down or rushing a reinventionA better understanding of why things feel off (and what to do with that)Signs you’re in a natural integration season, not a failure spiralReal-life examples of how this shows up for me and my clientsA few things you can try that don’t require a 90-day plan or a new offerThis episode isn’t about fixing anything.It’s about seeing what’s actually happening — so you can move through it with more self-trust

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how my business is actually built — not from trends, not from guesswork, but from my chart.If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to run a business in full alignment with your astrology and Human Design, this episode is your deep dive.We’re not just talking vibes — I’m walking you through the entire architecture:How I structure my offers and pricingWhy my delivery methods reflect my energetic boundariesThe way I approach visibility, marketing, and contentAnd how I run operations around cycles, not pressureThis is where strategy meets soul — in real time.Why I walked away from a business that was working on paper — but not in practiceWhat shifted when I stopped forcing systems that clashed with my chartHow my Cancer Midheaven, Leo 11th House Stellium, Scorpio 2nd House, and Pisces 6th House influence the way I build, lead, and deliverThe four pillars I use to structure my business:→ Brand & Leadership→ Offers & Delivery→ Marketing & Communication→ Systems & OperationsThe behind-the-scenes strategy behind Equinox, The Architect, Alchemy Partnership, The Mirror, and moreThis is a full decoding — so you can start seeing your own chart as a business asset, not just a personality quiz.Join The Mirror for ongoing support, strategy, and AI-powered business clarity — mapped to your chart (opens this month, get on the waitlist!)Explore the Celestial Business Blueprint if you’re ready for a full structural realignmentOr if you want to go all in, apply to Equinox, my mastermindBe sure to subscribe and leave a review if this episode sparked something — and if you’re ready to stop building what “should” work, and start building what actually fits, you’re in the right place.

SummaryIn this conversation, Kessli Hall shares her journey of self-discovery and business development through the lenses of astrology and human design. She discusses her personal philosophy, the importance of alignment in business, and the transformative power of understanding one's unique wiring through astrological insights. Kessli emphasizes the need for businesses to reflect the founder's true essence and the role of personal experiences in shaping effective & sustainable business strategies.Get The HD & Astro Playbooks for $37 EachCheck out my offers