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I don't know my birth time...now what? Three tips on how to discover your birth time.
Don't know your birth time? You're not alone — and you're not stuck. Astrologer Sarah Brynteson walks through three ways to find it — from family records and Live Birth Records to Chart Rectification, a collaborative process that uses key life events to uncover your approximate Rising Sign. Your birth time is out there waiting to be found. There is always a place to start. ✨
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What does getting an astrology birth chart reading do for me?
What does getting an astrology birth chart reading do for me? If you’ve ever wondered that, you’re not alone—and I wrote a blog post just for you. Discover how your chart can reveal your strengths, challenges, and unique energy. Whether you're on a personal journey or navigating parenthood, this post might offer the clarity you've been looking for.
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What if, as parents, we were given a roadmap for our kids?
Every child is unique—and astrology offers a personal roadmap to understand them better. I use birth charts to help parents connect with their kids in a deeper, more meaningful way. From communication styles to emotional needs, the chart holds clues. I’ve lived it with my own children, and now I help other parents do the same. Curious? Read more about how I can support you.
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November 7-13 | New Moon and Stationing Direct!
The Scorpio New Moon arrives Monday, and Venus and Mercury station direct on Friday the 13th. They need to stand still before they can move forward, which makes this a good week to steady yourself and look back at what the retrogrades showed you about your communication, relationships, finances, and values. The post-shadows give you time to test what you learned before you act on it. Read the full Cosmic Weather breakdown now.
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October 31 - November 6| Moons and Midpoints
This week is Moons and Midpoints. The Last Quarter Moon arrives on Sunday and Mercury Retrograde reaches its midpoint on Wednesday, with Venus Retrograde still underway. The road ahead can feel blurry, and that is normal. You do not need all the answers right now. Use this week to reframe how you look at your relationships, finances, values, thought process, and communications. Read the full Cosmic Weather breakdown now.
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October 24-30, 2026 | Mercury Retrograde and the Full Moon
One of the most layered weeks of the season. Mercury Retrograde begins in Scorpio digging into what matters most. Venus Retrograde slips back into Libra asking how you want to bring your discoveries into your relationships. The Taurus Full Moon arrives Saturday at 11:11 pm CT asking where you have been leaking energy and what is ready to be recalled. And Halloween and Samhain close out the week with the Cancer Moon. Read the full Cosmic Weather breakdown now. 🌕🌙
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October 17-23 | Welcome to Scorpio Season
Scorpio Season arrives this week — and the sky is already deep in it. Venus Retrograde is moving through Scorpio, Mercury’s pre-shadow is building, and on Friday the Sun joins them both. The First Quarter Moon, Venus squaring Pluto for the second time, and Pluto stationing direct all surround this significant seasonal shift. This is not a week to force clarity. It is a week to trust the depths and let the process do what it does. Read the full Cosmic Weather breakdown now. 🌙
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Recognizing the colors in our chart: How Color and Astrology Collide
Grey, red, green, blue and yellow: what the colors in your birth chart can teach you about oppositions, squares, sextiles, trines and conjunctions.
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October 10-16 | Libra New Moon
The Libra New Moon arrives this week — one of the most layered lunations of the year. Venus Retrograde continues her deep inward work. Mercury’s pre-shadow opens in Scorpio. Pluto stations direct signaling forward movement after months of feeling stuck. And a Sagittarius Moon closes out the week with joy and open doors. The sky is not asking us to force anything this week — it is asking us to notice, feel, and follow the breadcrumbs. Read the full Cosmic Weather breakdown now
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October 3-9 | Venus Retrograde
Venus stations retrograde at 8° Scorpio this week — one of the most significant weeks of the year. Mercury's pre-shadow opens in Scorpio. Six planets turn inward simultaneously. Three long Void of Course windows invite rest and reflection. And the Libra New Moon arrives Saturday morning opening a fresh new cycle around balance, partnership, and harmony. The sky is asking us to slow down, notice, and let the re words do their work. Read the full Cosmic Weather breakdown now. �
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