Yael Astrology Blog
Here you’ll find blog posts about astrological influences and how to work with them, as well as personal posts about life, relationships, and my journey. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Sagittarius Season – Let me Take You to a Magical Place
I celebrated my 34th birthday sleeping in a tent at my Buddhist teacher’s place in Ladakh, India. A few friends that I met on the trip there, slept inside, and
Full Moon in Gemini –Speak Up Your Truth With Sensitivity
Here in the US, we have just celebrated Thanksgiving. Even though the roots of this holiday are not something to be proud of, celebrating gratitude is something I highly appreciate.
Sun Enters Sagittarius – Finding Gratitude and Faith in the Face of Harsh Truths
“It’s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It’s a wonder I haven’t abandoned all my ideals,
New Moon in Scorpio – What Serves Your Highest Good?
The days are shorter now. Darkness covers the world earlier in the day, as we make our way towards the shortest day of the year. The world is in chaos
Scorpio Season – You Can Never Escape Life
In 2005 I got into a depression that lasted a few years. Only while writing my book and reflecting on it, I realized exactly when it ended. It was 2011.
Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse in Taurus – Dealing with Fear
You probably already feel the powerful energies of the full moon and lunar eclipse in Taurus. The polarity of sun, Mercury, and Mars in Scorpio, standing in opposition to the
Sun in Scorpio – How to Transform the Darkness into Light
Throughout the past week I kept asking myself again and again, how was I supposed to deal with this darkness? How were we all supposed to deal with it? I
Sun in Libra – Where is the Harmony?
It’s hard for me to find words today. It feels like the world is going mad. My mood shifts from pain, to fear to rage. A friend asked me if
New Moon & Solar Eclipse in Libra –Cultivating Inner Harmony Amidst Chaos and Fear
I usually write my weekly blog on Saturdays. Yesterday I decided to change my schedule and start writing my blogs on Fridays, so that I could have my Saturdays off.
Libra Season – Seven Important Questions to Identify a Good Relationship
If you have been reading me for some time, you know that I do not need an excuse to write about relationships. This is one of my favorite topics. But
Sun in Libra, Full Moon in Aries – Find Your Optimal Place on the Feminine-Masculine Axis
The sun entered Libra at the end of last week and we are approaching the full moon in Aries with sun in Libra at the end of this week. The
Last Week of Virgo & Fall Equinox – How to set up the Right Expectations
What a relief! Mercury finally went direct and will stay that way until December. On Friday, we celebrated the Jewish New Year. Many of my friends shared their hopes, goals,
New Moon in Virgo – Why we Should Stop Aiming for Self-Love
Last week we talked about self-criticism, which is the number one cliché for Virgos. As we are approaching the new moon in Virgo on Thursday this week, I’d love to
Sun in Virgo & Venus Goes Direct –Five Steps for Working with Criticism & Finding Inner Beauty
The last week was challenging for many of us, me included. With both Mercury and Venus in retrograde and Saturn opposite the sun, it was natural to encounter some enlightening
Full Moon in Pisces – How to be Practical Without Limiting Ourselves
I was directed to practicality from an early age. I grew up in a family where, like most families in the early seventies, my father was the provider, and my
Sun Enters Virgo, Venus & Mercury Retrograde – The Secret Powers of Grounded Passion
The upcoming week is full of astrological excitements. On Wednesday August 23, the sun leaves Leo and enters Virgo. On the same day, Mercury goes retrograde. Venus is already in
New Moon in Leo – How to Cultivate a Healthy Ego and Why it is Crucial for Our Wellbeing
On Wednesday this week there is a new moon in Leo, meaning both the sun and the moon will be in Leo. Leo is ruled by the sun. The sun
Sun in Leo & Lions Gate – Finding True Joy Based on Engagement Rather Than Repression
If you experienced some communication and technology challenges in the past week, it is because we entered the pre shadow phase of Mercury retrograde. The actual retrograde will start on
Sun in Leo, Full Moon in Aquarius – Create the Life You Want
On Monday, July 31, the moon will enter Aquarius, and on Tuesday, August 1, there will be a full moon in Aquarius. When the sun is in Leo and the
Sun in Leo and Venus Retrograde – Cultivating Unshakable Self-Worth and Confidence
How was your week? Mine was messy. It started with a wonderful podcaster who hosted me on her show. Our session was supposed to air last week but has not
Cancer New Moon – How to Work with Loneliness & Create Meaningful Relationships
I am writing from my in-law’s house in San Antonio Texas. Soon the whole family will gather for breakfast. Spending time with family is the best thing to do when
Cancer Sun Trines Neptune & Opposite Pluto – Finding the Gifts of Our Hardships Through Our Dreams
Last night I had an interesting dream. I was going to sing in front of a big audience of my childhood community in the scouts. While preparing for my show
Full Moon in Capricorn – Cultivating a Sense of Home That Supports Our Success
This week starts with moon in Capricorn. On Monday, July 3, there is a full moon in Capricorn. The sun is in Cancer and like in every full moon, we
Cancer Season – How to Renew Our Trust in Ourselves and Others
I hope you had a wonderful time while I was gone. My vacation in Hawaii was wonderful and relaxing. I enjoyed spending time with my little family, a close friend
Time to Enjoy the Enlightening Power of a Vulnerable & Soulful Conversation
This weekly update covers the coming two weeks as I am going on vacation for my 50th birthday and I won’t write next week. I will celebrate my birthday on
Sun in Gemini, Venus Enters Leo – Let’s Have a Love Affair with Life
If there is one thing that all Gemini’s I know have in common, it’s the desire to do thousands of things at any given moment. Every minute of my waking
Full Moon in Sag & Saturn Square Sun – How to Expand Beyond Our Limits
I’ve been sick for more than a week now. Nothing serious, just a cold, but it kept me in bed for a few days. I lost my voice and was
Sun in Gemini – How to Healthily Approach Negative Thoughts
In case you did not already know, I am a Gemini. Being a Gemini is what got me hooked on Astrology in the first place. Since I was a child,
New Moon in Taurus – How to Work with Worry to Reach Equanimity and Self-worth.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there! There is nothing I love more than being a mother. I find it fulfilling beyond words. But being a mother also
Taurus Season – How to Develop a Good Relationship with Money, Beauty, and Abundance
How was your eclipse? I have a crazy story to share. I’ve been suffering from migraines since I was in high school. I’ve tried almost everything, including acupuncture, Ayurveda, supplements,
Scorpio Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse – Sometimes Our Evolution is to Accept Things as They Are
I did not write last week as I spent the weekend in Colorado at an incredible, empowering, and transformative four elements workshop with my dear teacher, Debra Silverman, and Ash Ruiz.
New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Aries – Time to Turn a Page with Courage, Boldness, and Independence
When I mapped all the important astrological events of 2023, I checked and verified this info again and again. Yes, we have a second new moon in Aries. The last
Pluto Square Sun in Aries– Be a Warrior. Transform Your Fears into Power.
On Wednesday afternoon, a week and a half ago, I was on a taxi back from a wonderful day of meeting my friends in Tel Aviv. The taxi driver and
Full Moon in Libra – How to Speak Up Your Truth in an Empowering Way?
It’s been almost a week since we landed in Israel. In the midst of Israel’s political turmoil, my brother was getting married, and I got to spend a week with
Use the Friendly Push of 3 Planets in Aries to Obtain Your Goals Enthusiastically
This week the sun, Mercury, and Jupiter are in Aries. Aries is the first zodiac sign. It relates to The Fool tarot cards. When the sun enters Aries, we embark
New Moon in Aries & More – How to get the Energy You Need to Cope with this Wonky Time
We have a big week coming our way with many shifts and changes. We start with four planets in Pisces on Sunday. On Monday, the Spring Equinox, the sun reaches
Four Planets in Pisces – How to Turn Your Sensitivity into a Gift
This week the Sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune are all in Pisces. This Saturday and Sunday (March 10 and 11) the moon is in Scorpio. That means that during the
Virgo Full Moon & Saturn in Pisces – How Often Do You Ask, “Is This My Own Imagination?”
I’ve always had a wild imagination. My dreams and thoughts have always been especially surreal and absurd. I have a lot of Pisces in my chart. It makes me highly
Sun in Pisces – Why Should We Let Our Soul Lead Our Way and How to Do That?
Something big is in the air. Next week Saturn will end its two and a half years in Aquarius and will enter Pisces. This will initiate a new collective cycle
New Moon in Pisces – How to Be Grateful for Your Mistakes & Grow Through Them
“This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need.” ~Kristin Neff
Valentine’s Day in the Aquarian Eyes – What Makes a Good Relationship?
This is the last week of Aquarius season. On Saturday, February 18, the sun will enter Pisces and we will feel a shift in the energy. But before we go
Full Moon in Leo – 3 Magical Keys to Improving Your Social Interactions
What a wonderful way to start this week with full moon energies. The moon is in Leo and the sun is in Aquarius, so sun and moon are in opposition.
Use Aquarius Energy to Set Free from Perceptions That Don’t Serve You Well
Aquarius is such a unique energy, it’s hard not to notice it. It is very creative, intuitive, inquisitive, exciting, but also erratic and chaotic. Sometimes we need Chaos. “Consider the
Pluto Conjuncts Sun in Aquarius – Go Deep with Your Weirdness, Dance Like Wednesday
How I love Aquarius! Not only that it’s the sign that rules Astrology, it’s also the sign of being weird, and I LOVE weird. It’s so funny how we all
Last Week of Capricorn & New Moon in Aquarius – Are You Rebellious Enough?
Have you all felt it when Mars went direct on Thursday? What a relief. The post shadow of this retrograde will be felt till March 15. It will be a
Sun in Capricorn Conjunct Pluto, Mars & Mercury Retrograde – Be a Waterfall
I hope you had a good first week of the year. I did! It felt like the sickness of the previous weeks served as a growth spurt, like a good
Happy 2023 & Full Moon in Cancer – May This Be a Year of Healthy Balance
Some think that the transition into a new year is overrated. A year is just a number in the calendar. Every day we experience the influences of the stars. We
How to Plan Your 2023 According to Its Major Influences
Saturn Entering Pisces, March 7, 2023 “The energy for 2023 is: supporting your peace by not becoming extremely busy. Give your time to what matters most and repeatedly let go
New Moon in Capricorn – How to Dream Big and Avoid Suffering When Things Don’t Work Your Way
Last week I wrote about dreaming big. I’d like to start by thanking all of you who wrote me that the post helped you. It makes me happy to know
Create Your Vision For 2023 – Work with Your Limiting Conditioning & Dream Big
While going through last week’s hardships, I asked myself, “What were you thinking when you wrote the last post about fun???” I wrote that the full moon would bring balance?!
Full Moon in Gemini – Guess How Many Buddhist Quotes There Are About Fun
Do you feel the jolly holiday spirit? It is Sagittarius whispering in your ear. “You are in a great place; you are exactly where you should be. Things are going
A Sagittarius Mutable Week – Pave Your Grounded Path to Increased Joy
This week the sun, Mercury and Venus are in Sagittarius. Everybody wants a piece of Sagittarius’ energy. Who does not wish to be joyful, lucky, and optimistic? Who does not
Sun and New Moon in Sagittarius – How to Find Gratitude Without Denying Your Pain
This week the sun joins Mercury and Venus in Sagittarius on Tuesday. The moon enters Sagittarius on a new moon night on Wednesday. During Scorpio season we went inwards and
The End of Scorpio Season –Become a Healer by Working with Your Desires and Lack of Trust
This is the last full week of Scorpio season. On Tuesday next week, November 22nd, the sun will enter Sagittarius. We will start feeling the shift towards Sagittarius this week,
Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse in Taurus – How Much Do You Avoid, Neglect, or Suppress in the Name of Stability?
On Tuesday this week, November 8, there is a full moon and a lunar eclipse in Taurus. This will be the last eclipse of 2022. Not many know it, but
Mars Retrograde & Strong Scorpio – If Your Orgasms Don’t Make You Laugh or Cry, They Are Not Strong Enough
This week, the sun, Venus, and Mercury are all in Scorpio. Throughout the week, we have five or six planets in water. With that, except for Friday and Saturday, when
New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Scorpio – The Fruitful Darkness is All Around Us
This week starts with the sun entering Scorpio. On Tuesday, October 25, the moon joins the sun in Scorpio, and there will be a new moon and a solar eclipse
Who Are You Trying to Impress? The Power of Authentic Self-Expression
This is the last week of Libra season, before the sun moves to Scorpio next Sunday, October 23. We’ve talked a lot about Libra as the relationship sign. But Libra
Full Moon in Aries – How Finding My Aries Voice Helped Me in My Relationship
This week starts with a full moon in Aries, on Sunday, October 9! The dialogue between the sun in Libra and the moon in Aries is something we all deal
How to Bring Harmony and Peace Without Falling into Pleasing and Idealism
This week starts with Mercury goes direct on Sunday, October 2. If this retrograde was challenging, you can breathe a sigh of relief. I must admit that this retrograde was
New Moon in Libra – Finding the Secrets for Good Relationships
This week starts with a New Moon in Libra on Sunday, September 25. Libra is the sign of harmony and peace, of popularity and diplomacy, of pleasantness and charm, of
Sun Enters Libra at Fall Equinox – Which Relationships, Beliefs & Patterns do You Need to Shed?
This week we are heading towards September 22, when the sun leaves Virgo and moves to Libra, and we celebrate the fall equinox. Here in Asheville NC, there are clear
Mercury Retrograde – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly + Practical Advice
On Friday, Sep 9, Mercury went retrograde, and I had a very special day. It started with sitting for meditation with my neighbor, a student of Thich Nhat Hanh, for
Full Moon in Pisces – Be Grounded and Believe in Magic to Fulfill Your Dreams + Mercury Retrograde
The last week was intense, especially around Wednesday and Thursday, when the moon was in Scorpio. Did you feel it? I felt everything at the same time. Joy and grief; heaviness
Enjoy the Magic of Virgo, The Ancient Sage of Nature, and Accept Your Rhythm During Mercury Retrograde Pre Shadow
I love this time of year in North Carolina. The temperatures move perfectly between 65 at night to 85 in midday. The leaves have started falling occasionally, and best of all,
Sun in Virgo, New Moon in Virgo – Learn to Work Constructively with Your Self-Critic
This week we say goodbye to passionate, romantic, dramatic Leo. Think about one thing you’ve learned from this Leo season. I’ve learned to be more comfortable with my lack of
Connect with Your Lion’s Energy, Become the Leader of Your Life, Everything Else Will Fall into Place
The week starts with four planets in fire and four planets in earth. Fire is creativity and inspiration, joy, and excitement. Earth is responsibility, practicality, making things happen. Fire is
Full Moon in Aquarius – Does Your Approach to Love, Romance, and Passion Support Your Well-Being?
The last few days were tense and powerful. Moon in Scorpio with sun in Leo was not an easy combination to digest. Scorpio wants to go through the dark side,
Synchronize Your Writing With The Moon For Empowered Creativity – Elephant Journal
When I face a writer’s block, I go check the position of the moon. Why the moon? In astrology, the moon represents your inner world, your intuition, your emotional world,
Uranus Conjunct North Node in Taurus, Sun in Leo – Wake Up Your Passion, Improve Your Relationship with Money
Last night I got back from a very empowering week in Hawaii, where I visited my inspiring teacher, Debra Silverman. You can see pictures and read about it on my
New Moon in Leo – Be Confident With Your Insecurities
The last week felt very intense. I don’t know if you felt it too. It was not necessarily good or bad. It was both. I attribute it to Pluto opposite
From Sweet Cancer to Dramatic Leo – Don’t be Afraid to Shine, But Stay Close to Your Heart
The week starts with sun in Cancer and moon in Pisces. Five planets in water! Today my family and I went to one of our favorite waterfalls. It was a
Full Moon in Capricorn – Use Your Emotional Connection as a Powerful Tool for Success
The last few days of moon in Scorpio were characterized by emotional intensity. I felt it very strongly as it has been three years since the early passing of my
The Highest Teaching of Cancer – Let Your Emotions be the Raindrops That Nourish the Earth.
“All beings have the capacity to feel tenderness – to experience heartbreak, pain, and uncertainty. Therefore, the enlightened heart of bodhichitta is available to us all.” ~Pema Chodron, The Places
New Moon in Cancer – Who Nourishes Your Emotional World?
I am writing you from San Miguel De Allende in Mexico. We came here for an extended family vacation, to celebrate my mother in law’s 70th birthday. At this very
From Gemini to Cancer – What Steers Your Ship? Thoughts, Feelings or Heart?
The week starts with a mixture of Gemini Pisces energy. Air and water. It can be a tornado, or it can be the wind in your sails. This air and
I am 49 and I LOVE it
Today is my 49th birthday. The last year was the best year of my life so far. It was hard, it is still hard. There were challenges, there are still
Full Moon in Sagittarius – Can You be Free and Stay Connected With Your Tribe?
I did not write an update last week. I did not think my visit to Tel Aviv would be so busy, intense, and hectic as it was. As a Gemini,
New Moon in Gemini – Brining Balance to Mind, Body, and Friendships
A Gemini always has something to say, but during this mercury retrograde period, I find myself quiet. I feel so much is going on inwardly and things need to be
Accept Your Pain and Have Fun with a Disciplined Mind
Did you feel the eclipse last week? It was so strong. I felt so much pain and sadness. Scorpio is the healer. The eclipse season is still present. It is
Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio & Sun Enters Gemini –There are Always Two Sides
The week starts with a full moon and a lunar eclipse in Scorpio. Mercury retrogrades while Uranus and Saturn challenge the sun. Uranus will stop challenging the sun tomorrow. Throughout
Mercury Retrograde and Pluto Trine Sun – Get Real and Deep with Right Brain Thinking
If you are sensitive, it is most likely that you are synchronized with the universe. You sense what’s going on in the heavens. When you read my updates, you just
Uranus Conjunct Sun in Taurus – Be Comfortable in Your Discomfort Zone
The last weekend was intense! New moons are usually calm and relaxed, especially when in Taurus, especially with a strong Pisces in the heavens. But this time we had a
Taurus Scorpio Eclipse Season– Be Grateful for Your Body and Balance Change with Stability
We have a big week ahead of us, building towards the new moon and the solar eclipse in Taurus that will occur on Saturday. This solar eclipse is the first
Sun Enters Taurus – Slow Down, Enjoy the Beauty of Spring, it Will Help You Run Faster
We start the week with moon in Scorpio. Jupiter, Neptune, Venus, and Mars are all in Pisces. Pluto still squares the sun and will continue to challenge us throughout the
Jupiter Conjunct Neptune in Pisces – If You Meet The Buddha On The Road, Kill Him
This week holds a major event which is Jupiter conjunct Neptune in Pisces on April 12. The Jupiter Neptune conjunctions occurs about every thirteen years, but this conjunction in Pisces
Find your Innocence and Let Your Soul Move Your Life Force – Weekly Update
We started the week with sun and Mercury in Aries, moon in Taurus, and Mars, Venus and Saturn in Aquarius. On April 1 we had a new moon in Aries.
Be a Good Witch, a Peaceful Warrior and Don’t Forget to Space Out – Weekly Update 
This week starts with moon, mars, Venus and Saturn in Aquarius. Mercury has just joined the sun in Aries. Both Aries and Aquarius are very individualistic. They like to walk
Happy New Astrology Year – Weekly Update March 20
On Sunday, March 20, the sun moves from Pisces to Aries. We still have three planets in Pisces, including mercury, which influences the way we think and communicate. Neptune still
Weekly Update – Breathe In Pain, Breathe Out Healing
Sometimes you got to put your head on a sturdy rock in the middle of a waterfall. Feel the sun rays on your face. The world goes on, it has
Weekly Update –Imagine Peace Like a Piscean
Sun in Pisces brings the end of winter and the beginning of spring. I love winter, but as soon as spring starts showing signs of emerging, I can’t help but
Weekly Update – Jupiter Conjuncts Sun, Take a Big Jupiterian Laugh
On Friday night I set with my husband in our living room. There was nothing special about that. Our son Eden just fell asleep, and we were having our weekly
Long Term Relationships: Running Away Does Not Necessarily Mean Leaving
Even though I consider myself to be a relationship type of person, I admit it’s not easy for me to be in a long-term relationship. I need a lot of
Valentine’s Week Astrology Update – Full Moon in Leo, Drama Vs Detachment, and more
The last week was charged with lots of weird energies. I would not exaggerate to say that it was one of the weirdest, most meaningful, epic weeks of my life.
When Venus Meets Mars. Feb & Mar 2022
Today I’ll talk about one of my favorite subjects in the world. Love. We have entered a Venus and Mars conjunction. This conjunction will last two months, instead of the
Aquarius Season – Why Siddhartha Buddha Must Have Had Some Aquarian Influences
Aquarius is the sign of astrology, of all scientific, futuristic, esoteric, out of the box knowledge. It is the sign of friendships, of hopes and dreams. Aquarius allows us to
Saturn Conjuncts Sun in Aquarius – How To Not Stand Between You And Your Dreams
How many times have you looked back and realized that you were the one who stood between you and what you wanted? That you were the reason for that relationship
2022 Astrology Overview – The Important Cosmic Events of the Year
2022 Astrology Overview The Important Cosmic Events Of The Year 2022 is going to be a great year. Why? Because you are going to make it great. But, from a
Weekly News Update – Feel The Chaos? Go To Your Body.
Weekly Update for the week of Sunday Jan 16th 2022 – Saturday Jan 22nd 2022 We start the week with: Sun conjunct Pluto in Capricorn Mercury Retrogrades in Aquarius Venus
When Venus & Mercury Retrograde
Venus started retrograding on December 19th 2021 and will keep retrograding till January 29th 2022. Yesterday, Jan 14th 2022, Mercury started retrograding. The Mercury Retrograde period will last till February
Astrology Empowers Our Snowflaky Uniqueness
This week we had snow. We were afraid it would not happen this winter, because December was so warm, but then, one dark night, the temperatures dropped, and on Monday
New Moon & Solar Eclipse In Sag: How Did My Beliefs Prevented My Joy?
New Moon & Solar Eclipse In Sag How Did My Beliefs Prevented My Joy For years I believed that children should only come to the world naturally. I believed that
Scorpio: Happiness Isn’t Painless. Happiness Means Acceptance Of Your Pain.
Scorpio: Happiness Isn’t Painless. Happiness Means Acceptance Of Your Pain I’m not the wife I want to be. I’m not the mother I want to be. Too often I get
Healing Breath
“The neighbors across the street don’t talk with us anymore,” Adam told me, worried that we did something wrong. My theory is that it just got cold, and everyone got
I am an autumn person. Even when I’m happy, I’m always sad
Yellow rain. The leaves cover the soil with a soft, crisp, colorful layer. The trees look like burning flames. The light is soft, golden. The leaves are dying, the trees
The Challenges Of A Good Relationship
Every Friday he fills up our car’s gas tank. Throughout the week I drive carefree with a full tank. Until I met him I felt unloved, unworthy of love. One
There Is Always Time
On Tuesday we move to our new home which is still under constraction. No light fixtures, no doors, no closets. Workmen walk around leaving dusty footprints everywhere, the rooms are
Why General Newspaper Astrology Can’t Predict Your Personal Life
“One of the reasons I contacted you,” a potential patient proclaimed during our first phone conversation, “is that I read an annual astrological forecast in the newspaper. It said that
How Did Astrology Help Me Thrive
In my first astrology reading with my teacher, Debra Silverman, she said, “You are very responsible.” I looked at her with disbelief. Me? Responsible? At the age of forty, I
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