The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers Podcast

"Knowledge is only power when you know how to use it." Laurie A. Rivers
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This week Laurie breaks down why the internet is getting Venus retrograde wrong and why October is less about fear and more about building systems that help you adapt. She explores how to move through uncertainty without panic, why community matters more than ever, and how astrology can help you make practical decisions instead of emotional reactions. Laurie also answers member questions on astrology, relationships, medical astrology, timing, the houses, and working consciously through major life decisions.

00:00 Why Venus retrograde isn't something to fear
03:15 Climate, adaptation, and preparing for a changing world
08:15 Building like-hearted communities instead of dividing by astrology stereotypes
12:30 A story about surviving two weeks without power and what resilience really looks like
22:20 The Ralph Report and what Laurie is watching in the headlines
25:20 Community discussion: depression-era meals, gardening, and practical preparedness
30:20 Living by Luna update and community rollout
31:15 Magazine Q&A:
Medical astrology and chronic illness

Understanding the houses

Multiple signs across houses

Timing important decisions

Working with children during difficult transits

Making major life decisions using astrology

01:11:30 October's theme: Design for resilience
01:26:00 Headline outlook for late September and early October
01:41:20 Venus retrograde explained: attraction, values, and revisiting what matters
01:47:00 Building confidence through your natural strengths
Retrograde does not mean bad.

Strong systems create more freedom and better choices.

Community is one of the greatest forms of resilience.

Focus on what you can influence instead of what you can't.

Small daily actions reduce stress more effectively than doomscrolling.

Your astrology chart is a tool for understanding yourself, not limiting yourself.

October rewards adaptability, resourcefulness, and deliberate action.

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This week the conversation shifts...abruptly

A powerful Aries Full Moon, the Autumn Equinox, and Mars changing signs create one of the most dynamic astrological weeks of the year. Laurie breaks down what these major cosmic shifts could mean for world events, your personal life, and how to stay centered when everything around you feels uncertain.
Remember worry is a misuse of imagine, instead of feeding fear, this episode focuses on practical preparation, emotional resilience, and learning to work with change instead of against it.
You'll also hear updates on the new Awake Space community, an early look at Living by Luna, this week's Ralph Report reviewing recent prediction accuracy, and why understanding your own patterns may be one of the greatest advantages you can develop.
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00:00 Why this week matters & exciting community updates
04:10 Supply chains, world events & preparing without panic
14:20 Finding humor in difficult times
20:00 The Equinox, Aries Full Moon & Mars enters Leo
28:00 Why Venus Retrograde isn't something to fear
43:20 Free will, astrology & making better decisions
46:55 Lessons from history and what they teach us today
52:50 How to use this Full Moon for personal growth
1:03:20 The Ralph Report: Forecast review & this week's predictions
1:20:40 The Three Layers of Consciousness & introducing Living by Luna

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This week on The Awake Space, Laurie Rivers looks at nostalgia, resilience, technology, AI, water resources, and the importance of knowing your next move during a period of massive systemic change.
Laurie starts with a weekend trip to see Practical Magic 2, reflections on aging parents, family, memory, and why Mars in Cancer has us craving coziness, familiarity, and connection. She also shares updates on Living by Luna, the new LaurieRivers.com website, and how she intentionally worked with a Mercury transit to solve a long-standing technical problem.
Then it’s Q&A: Venus retrograde and cosmetic procedures, how to calculate a solar return, aspect patterns in natal charts, and where astrologers might begin looking when researching AI and emerging technology.
In the Ralph Report, Laurie reviews last week’s predictions against actual headlines before looking ahead at the astrology and potential headlines for September 13–21.
The episode closes with a deeper discussion of AI, data centers, stressed aquifers, climate concerns, and why local action matters. The message throughout: knowledge by itself isn’t power. Power comes from knowing what you can actually do next.
LINKS:
Sign Up for Charts & Channeling with Laurie and Medium Matilda - September 26, 2026 GET YOUR TICKETS
Grab 2027 Prepared by Laurie Rivers CHECK IT OUT
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Practical Magic 2, nostalgia & community
03:13 – AI, technology, water & environmental concerns
06:22 – 2027 Prepared + upcoming events
08:22 – Living by Luna guided experience
10:06 – Using Mercury transits to solve problems
11:15 – Aging, family, mortality & making memories
16:05 – Preparing for winter and creating coziness
17:07 – Daily Insight coming to LaurieRivers.com
22:01 – Astrology Q&A
22:23 – Venus retrograde & cosmetic procedures
23:16 – Solar return charts
24:36 – Aspect patterns in natal charts
26:27 – Where does AI show up in astrology?
33:00 – Laurie’s thoughts on September
36:04 – Simple practices for cultivating presence
37:22 – The Ralph Report: what Laurie got right
40:51 – Astrology and headlines for September 13–21
49:57 – Water resources, aquifers & data centers
53:24 – Will AI kill us all?
54:12 – AI misuse, regulation & human agency
55:01 – Why local action matters
57:04 – Managing heavy energy and finding your next move

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Light Your Torch: The Power of Presence, Purpose & Deconstructing Astrology
The world feels uncertain—but uncertainty doesn't have to become paralysis. This week, Laurie explores how to move beyond fear, reclaim your agency, and become solution-oriented during times of rapid change. Inspired by the legacy of Gloria Steinem, she examines why imagination is an act of courage, why presence is a form of resistance, and how astrology becomes far more powerful when used as a tool for observation rather than prediction.
Laurie also shares a reading of her new essay, "Astrology Deconstructed," answers a listener's question about using astrology for career decisions, reviews recent prediction highlights in The Ralph Report, and closes with guidance for this week's Virgo New Moon.

Show Links:
2027 Prepared: Astrology Based Planner & Workbook
Awake Space Magazine September 2026
00:00 Light your torch: Choosing hope over fear
09:00 Reading Astrology Deconstructed
43:30 Gloria Steinem's astrology and legacy
50:08 Career timing: Can astrology help you choose your next move?
57:07 The Ralph Report: Recent prediction highlights
1:04:42 This week's global forecast
1:17:06 Virgo New Moon intentions and practical guidance
Why presence is your greatest source of personal power
Gloria Steinem's lasting influence and what comes next
Rethinking astrology through observation instead of determinism
Breaking inherited beliefs and cultural conditioning
How to use astrology to make better decisions
Forecast highlights for the week ahead
Virgo New Moon journaling prompts and intention setting
Knowledge isn't power unless you know your next step.
In This Episode

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This week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers looks ahead at September 2026, breaks down the fear surrounding claims that the U.S. power grid is about to collapse, and explains the difference between evidence-based forecasting and fear-driven divination.
After an emotionally intense eclipse week, Laurie reflects on loss, legacy, and the inspiration she found in Dolly Parton’s decision to put people before profit.
Laurie also introduces the upcoming 2027 Prepared planner and workbook, explains how the different Awake Space membership levels are evolving, and shares updates on Healing the Money Wound, coming May 6, 2027.
Then it is time to separate fear from fact. Laurie explains why the U.S. does not operate on one single national electrical grid, how the Eastern, Western, and Texas interconnections function, and why localized blackouts do not automatically signal a nationwide collapse.
Ralph returns with the latest accuracy report, including earthquake activity, flooding, power outages, transportation disruptions, nuclear-related headlines, labor actions, extreme weather, and other predictions from the previous week.
Finally, Laurie moves into the September forecast with a look at political shakeups, storms, flooding, transportation disruptions, geopolitical tensions, financial uncertainty, seismic activity, food recalls, regulatory developments, and the changing energy of the first week of the month.
The larger September theme is simple: anchor your authority internally. Strengthen self-trust, increase your tolerance for uncertainty, practice presence, and stop letting fear-based content make your decisions for you.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Eclipse aftermath, Dolly Parton, and choosing people over profit
05:37 2027 Prepared and upcoming Awake Space changes
09:00 Healing the Money Wound and making information accessible
12:40 Understanding the Awake Space membership levels
15:00 Divination vs. forecasting
19:54 Why the U.S. power grid is not about to collapse
27:27 Ralph Report: Reviewing last week’s predictions
31:55 Magazine updates, Saturn cycles, and Virgo guidance
37:27 September 2026 overview and major themes
42:03 Building self-trust during uncertain times
44:24 September 1–7 forecast: weather, politics, markets, and travel
49:06 The energy shift heading into the second week of September
51:23 Moving through systemic change without catastrophizing
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Laurie also introduces a new prediction format organized around weather and geology, politics and global affairs, the economy, travel, and fascinating or unexpected stories.
REMEMBER: Knowledge is only power when you know how to make your next move.