181: Leo Season Cosmic Energy Report 2026

Leo Season 2026: Barbault’s Basket, Nodal Shift & Eclipse Messages (Tarot + Astrology) This episode finds Emily and Andrea checking in during a season that's felt heavy for a lot of people. Wildfires, global unrest, and an unusually introspective Mercury retrograde in Cancer, have had everyone doing more integrating than mingling. Rather than the typical summer of parties, beach days, and socializing, the hosts share that they have been experiencing some significant perspective shifts on how to move forward with their work. As the fifth anniversary of her podcast approaches, Emily has decided that it will be renamed The Emily and Her Stars Podcast to simplify branding, while continuing monthly joint tarot-and-astrology episodes with Andrea. This is one small but meaningful act that aligns with the messages around making choices based on what is best for you. The cosmic centerpiece of the conversation is Leo season and what may be one of the most charged astrological windows in decades, Barbault's Basket. Emily talks about how this is a rare alignment of outer planets that astrologer André Barbault identified as a potential turning point for humanity. With Jupiter in Leo facing off against Pluto in Aquarius, a total solar eclipse on August 12th, and the North Node shifting into Aquarius for the next year and a half, the hosts see this as a genuine threshold moment. The repetition in Andrea’s tarot cards echo the message throughout, starting with the Nine of Wands reminding us to stand tall as we near a change, and closing with the confident mastery of the King of Pentacles. The throughline from both astrology and cards is remarkably consistent - stop waiting for permission, trust what you've been building, and take the leap while the energy is finally at your back! Pre-order your copy of A Creative's Journal:  https://www.catherineleighmccallum.com/   Show Notes 00:00 Welcome and Rebrand 01:09 Why This Collab Works 02:08 Cancer Season Check In 04:41 Liminal Space and Integration 09:21 Leo Season Meaning 16:04 Nine of Wands Returns 20:06 Barbaults Basket Week 27:02 Nine of Cups Wish Fulfillment 32:26 Nodes Shift and Full Moon 39:58 August Tarot Seven of Wands 47:05 Early August Astrology Healing 50:41 Reset and Reimagine 51:28 Feel the Future 53:28 Seven of Cups Choices 59:31 Mercury in Leo Boldness 01:03:10 Eclipse Ace of Cups 01:09:32 King of Pentacles Grounding 01:15:31 Build the Framework 01:20:30 Virgo Season Preview 01:23:01 Collective Shifts and Politics 01:33:39 Offers and Community Updates 01:40:23 Final Leo Season Sendoff   Connect with Andrea Newsletter: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/newsletter-signup Direct to Bookings: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/sessions Website: https://www.andreamccallumservices.com/ Instagram: @concreteandcrystals @andreamccallum.art