Carol Bellis Astrologer Podcast

Note: Chiron is in Aries at 26 degrees Aries, and the New Moon is at 27 degrees the next day.In this week’s episode, Carol Bellis explores the powerful astrology of Chiron in Aries and how it’s activating themes of identity, healing, and courage during this New Moon cycle. As we move through the week of April 14, 2026, we’re invited to confront old wounds around self-worth and independence while stepping into a more authentic expression of who we are becoming.This New Moon brings a reset point - one that encourages bold inner healing, new beginnings, and the willingness to take emotional and spiritual risks. Carol breaks down what this energy means on a collective and personal level, and how to work with it intentionally rather than feeling overwhelmed by it.If you’re navigating change, healing old patterns, or feeling a strong pull toward reinvention, this episode offers grounding insight and practical spiritual guidance for the week ahead.If you would like to have a personal astrology reading to see where Chiron is in your chart, contact me. Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

April 2026 brings one of the most dynamic energetic shifts of the year. With a powerful concentration of planets moving through Aries, this month marks a clear transition from reflection into action. In this forecast, we explore the key transits, what they mean collectively, and how to work with this surge of fire energy in your own life.Learn more about my professional astrology readings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

Curious how astrology reveals relationship dynamics? In this episode, we dive deep into synastry chart readings and composite charts to uncover how two people truly connect. You’ll learn what to look for in synastry chart readings, including key planetary aspects, emotional compatibility, communication patterns, and long-term potential. We also explore composite charts to understand the relationship as its own energetic entity. Whether you're a beginner or a professional astrologer, this episode will help you interpret relationship astrology with clarity and confidence. If you’ve ever wondered why certain relationships feel magnetic, challenging, or destined, synastry chart readings offer powerful insight. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

Join astrologer Carol Bellis as she explores the powerful practice of lunar returns and how they shape your emotional landscape each month. In this episode, Carol guides you through lunar return chart interpretation, breaking it down in a way that is both intuitive and practical. You’ll learn how to read the key elements of your lunar return chart, understand recurring themes, and apply this insight to your everyday life. With real chart examples woven in, this episode offers a grounded yet soulful approach to working with the Moon’s cycles for deeper awareness and alignment.If you’re ready to go deeper, you can book a personalized astrology reading with Carol to explore your own lunar returns and unique cosmic blueprint.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

On March 3, 2026, we experience a powerful Total Lunar Eclipse — a blood moon — at 12°53′ Virgo. This eclipse occurs near the South Node, making it far more than just a culmination. It’s a karmic release point.Virgo is the sign of refinement, discernment, service, and improvement. At its highest expression, it brings devotion and sacred attention to detail. But at its shadow expression, Virgo can manifest as overthinking, self-criticism, perfectionism, and chronic dissatisfaction.Because this eclipse is aligned with the South Node, we are being asked to release outdated Virgo patterns - especially those rooted in control, micromanagement, anxiety, and the belief that we are never “enough.”This eclipse will be especially potent for anyone with personal planets or angles between 8° and 16° of the mutable signs: Virgo, Pisces, Gemini, and Sagittarius. If you have placements there, this is not subtle energy. It’s a turning point.South Node eclipses often bring endings, closures, and the surfacing of long-standing habits that are ready to dissolve. You may notice where you’ve been striving too hard, analyzing too much, or holding yourself to impossible standards.This is not about abandoning responsibility. It’s about releasing the burden of hyper-perfection and reconnecting to trust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

This week Mars crosses the degree of a recent Solar Eclipse — and that’s not minor.When Mars activates an eclipse point, it reignites whatever began there. Eclipses plant seeds. Mars brings action. Something that started quietly may now demand movement.But there’s more.Mars is also squaring transiting Uranus at 27 degrees.That’s volatile energy.Mars pushes. Uranus disrupts. Together, they can bring sudden shifts, unexpected news, impulsive decisions, or breakthroughs that feel electric.If you’ve been sitting on something — tolerating something — this transit may push it to the surface.The key is awareness.This energy needs movement, not reaction. Channel it consciously. Because at its highest expression, this isn’t chaos…It’s liberation.Watch what gets triggered. That’s where the eclipse story is coming back online. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

In this episode, Carol Bellis explores the meaning of the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius – February 16, 2026 and what this powerful lunation may activate in your life.Eclipses are not ordinary new moons. They mark significant turning points, course corrections, and moments of destiny. Carol explains what solar eclipses represent astrologically, how Aquarius energy influences collective and personal evolution, and why this eclipse may signal a new chapter aligned with your authentic path.She also shares personal stories from her own life to illustrate how eclipse cycles have shaped major decisions, shifts, and breakthroughs.In this episode, you’ll learn:* What a solar eclipse truly represents in astrology* How Aquarius themes influence innovation, independence, and community* Why eclipses often coincide with unexpected change* How to reflect on past eclipse cycles in your own chart* Ways to work consciously with this February 2026 energyWhether you are new to astrology or deeply immersed in eclipse cycles, this episode offers insight, reflection, and practical awareness for navigating this potent moment.Listen in and discover how this New Moon Solar Eclipse may be guiding your next step forward.If you are interested in getting an astrology reading, click below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

Today’s tarot reading explores themes of reflection, emotional processing, mental clarity, and deep inner knowing. In this reading, Carol Bellis pulls Mourning, Father of Arrows, and The High Priestess, offering insight into how grief or release can sharpen perception and reconnect us to our intuition. This spread invites you to slow down, honor what is passing, and trust the wisdom that emerges from stillness. Cards featured from The Wild Unknown Tarot and The Wild Unknown ArchetypesTake what resonates and leave the rest. 🔮 Subscribe for tarot guidance & astrology guidance 💬 Share in the comments how this message showed up for you today This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

In this episode, astrologer Carol Bellis explores the upcoming Saturn–Neptune conjunction in Aries and reflects on the last time these two planets aligned in Capricorn in 1989. Drawing from real-life client experiences, Carol explains how this rare transit shows up in careers, relationships, identity shifts, and spiritual awakenings. We discuss themes of structure dissolving, long-held illusions breaking down, and the courage required to build something more authentic. This conversation offers practical insight into how this cycle may impact individuals and the collective in the years ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

Join astrologer Carol Bellis as she breaks down the art of reading solar return charts - your personalized astrological map for the year ahead. In this episode, Carol guides you through what to look for, key planetary placements, and practical insights you can apply to your own chart. She also shares personal examples from her own solar returns, giving you a clear, relatable way to understand your upcoming opportunities, challenges, and growth areas. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced astrology enthusiast, this episode will help you navigate your year with clarity and intention. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

In this episode, we dive into the upper houses of your chart — from partnerships and shared resources to spirituality and personal transformation. Discover how Uranus can bring unexpected changes, awaken insights, and push you toward growth in areas you may not have anticipated. Whether you’re an astrology enthusiast or new to transit astrology, this episode will give you practical guidance for navigating cosmic shifts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

In this episode, astrologer Carol Bellis dives into the fascinating world of Uranus transits and their influence through the first six houses of the natal chart. From personal identity and self-expression in House 1 to communication, home, creativity, and daily routines in the subsequent houses, Carol explains what these transits mean and shares real-life examples to help listeners understand how sudden changes, awakenings, and breakthroughs may show up in their lives. Whether you’re new to astrology or looking to deepen your chart knowledge, this episode offers practical insights and vivid illustrations of Uranus’s unique energy in action. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

Join me as I take you behind the scenes of my astrology readings. In this episode, I explain how I approach each client’s chart, starting with the natal chart and moving through various tools to uncover insights. I cover methods such as transits, the secondary progressed Moon, solar returns, annual perfection, Lord of the Year, eclipses, and nodes, and share how I interpret these to guide clients through major life events and decisions.Whether a client is facing an important decision, a major challenge, or simply seeking clarity, my process helps them understand the why, when, and how of navigating their life path.Tune in to see how I bring astrology to life and provide actionable guidance for my clients. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

In this episode, I share my personal approach to astrology readings, blending modern techniques with traditional Hellenistic methods. I explain how I prepare by gathering precise birth data, studying the chart intuitively, and noting key placements, aspects, and sensitive points like the Sun-Moon midpoint. I also incorporate asteroids and dwarf planets, which add rich mythic layers to the reading. By reviewing current transits, progressions, and solar return themes, I weave a narrative that helps clients understand their personality, life patterns, and upcoming themes—offering guidance and insight while making astrology accessible and meaningful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

In this episode, I continue exploring Saturn’s transits through the natal chart, covering houses 7 through 12. I share real-life examples from my clients and my own journey to illustrate how Saturn brings lessons in relationships, transformation, spirituality, and personal growth. Learn how these transits influence areas like partnerships, career, inner reflection, and life purpose — and gain insight into navigating Saturn’s challenges with awareness and resilience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com

In this audio, I talk about Saturn transits through the houses of the natal chart. In this first part, I share the deeper meanings of Saturn’s lessons with real-life examples from my clients and my own journey. Gain insight into how Saturn shapes responsibility, discipline, and transformation in different areas of life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carolbellisastrologer.substack.com