Posts by Laura Orcutt
Cancer Weekly Horoscope | January 5th – January 11th 2026
You may not see yourself as occupying a position of strength, but you do as long as Jupiter is in Cancer. It won’t last forever, but Jupiter will be here long enough for you to secure control over a slippery situation. This could pertain to work, finances, or a family matter. It’s important to recognize that you have the upper hand – especially during the next few weeks when people threaten to withhold their approval or withdraw support. They’re doing this because they can’t manipulate you like they could before so they’re resorting to old tactics. Refuse to play along and you’ll eventually come out on top.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | January 5th – January 11th 2026
This is a good week to cash in your chips and get out while the getting’s good. A big mistake many people make when things are going their way is to push their luck. It’s true that Jupiter, planet of good fortune, currently occupies a powerful position in your solar horoscope, but its opposition to Venus and Mars on January 8th and 9th shows Jupiter being temporarily compromised, so why stay and pay when you can beat a retreat instead? The beauty of being born under Mercury is that you have no qualms about cutting bait and returning another day when the fish are jumping again.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | January 5th – January 11th 2026
“Cazimi” is the word astrologers use to describe a planet when it is in the heart of the Sun. A cazimi intensifies the power of the planet and that’s exactly what will happen to your ruler Venus on January 6th. This is the perfect time to cozy up to someone you’ve been courting romantically or professionally. Not only will this person give you what you want, they may even deliver more than you asked for or increase their offer – as long as you let them do the talking. Follow their lead and you’re good; get out ahead and push for more and you break the spell.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | January 5th – January 11th 2026
Mars is exalted when it’s in Capricorn and since December 15th, you may have found yourself testing a limit or pushing the envelope. Up until now you could say you were just flexing your muscles, but things will get quite serious on January 9th when the Sun conjoins Mars. An exalted cazimi Mars is extremely rare and it will do whatever it takes to get what it wants. If motives are heroic, then you will succeed beyond imagining. If not? Then you could see things take a nasty turn. You don’t want to do anything underhanded when Mars is this powerful because it will only backfire.
Read MoreAstrology and Relationships: Synastry, Composite Charts, and Compatibility Insights
Astrology and Relationships: Synastry, Composite Charts, and Compatibility Insights Listen here: In this enlightening episode, Amanda Walsh dives into the intricacies of relationship astrology with the legendary Christopher Renstrom. Christopher, a master astrologer with decades of experience, shares his insights on the differences between synastry and composite charts, offering valuable techniques to analyze relationships…
Read MoreWhy Is Saturn Return So Important in Your Life? w/ Marc Laurenson
Why Is Saturn Return So Important in Your Life? w/ Marc Laurenson Listen here: What is the Saturn return, and why are these life milestones at around ages 30, 60, and 90 so significant? In this episode, astrologer Marc Laurenson breaks down the pivotal role Saturn returns play in our lives and how to navigate…
Read MoreVenus Cazimi in Gemini: What It Means for All 12 Zodiac Signs
Venus Cazimi in Gemini: What It Means for All 12 Zodiac Signs w/ Christopher Renstrom Listen here: Dive into the intricacies of Venus Cazimi in Gemini, happening on June 4th, 2024. In this special episode, Christopher explores the profound effects of this celestial event on various zodiac signs and provides insights on how to harness…
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | June 3rd – 8th 2024
Something you produced will generate notice this week. It may not go viral, but the ripple effects will be far and wide and unexpected. This is just the validation you’ve been looking for. It’s also a wonderful sign of encouragement. Now, part of you may start to worry about whether this newfound recognition will result in anything, but put that aside. What you want to do is answer every text and respond to every inquiry. It may be a passing thing – in which case it was fun while it lasted – or it could lead to something more. You’ll never know unless you follow up.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | June 3rd – 8th 2024
Months of anxiety are allayed when Mercury, Jupiter, the Sun, and Venus descend like a marvelous deus ex machina on June 4th to settle disputes, restore losses, and right all wrongs. You may have a hard time believing what you see, but what’s happening is less about miracles and more about the planets finally moving into position and forming the alignment you’ve been waiting for. Indeed, much of our problems stem from the fact that planets don’t act according to our timetable but rather their own. In any case, you’ll be glad to know that good things do happen to those who persevere and endure.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | June 3rd – 8th 2024
There are times when it’s best to let people discover the truth for themselves, and this week is one of them. Your Ruling Planet Saturn will be forming a square to both Venus and the Sun, casting you in the role of spoiler. You can already see how someone’s hopes are too high, but where does it say you have to be the one to tell them? Sometimes the wisest course is to let people learn from experience. It’s more effective than any amount of dissuasion on your part would be, plus you get to be the friend who helps them to do better next time.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | June 3rd – 8th 2024
Planets favoring relationships (be they romantic or professional) couldn’t be better situated than they are this week. If you just started seeing someone, then you’ll see things progress faster than either of you expected, and if you’re making a sales pitch, you may be surprised to discover that you have more than one taker. Just about anyone you meet now is a potential partner, supporter, or creative collaborator. So what do you do with the old batch of false friends, users, and spoilers? Dump them, of course, but not overnight. Take your time replacing one person in the minus column with another in the plus.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | June 3rd – 8th 2024
It’s not always easy for you to see that people are doing the best job they can. It comes from being born under Mars, the warrior planet. It’s the Mars part of you that abhors weakness. You can’t stand it in others any more than you can tolerate it in yourself, yet shortcomings, fallibilities, and insecurities are all a part of life despite our best efforts to master them. This is something you’ll see for yourself on June 9th when a loved one breaks under pressure. Heed that impulse to be loving and supportive. Sympathy won’t make you weak. It might even make you human.
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