The Weekly Stars: 2026 Annual Forecast

Welcome to 2026!In the attached recording, my good friend Ned Klein joins me to serve as a captive audience for some big-picture thoughts on 2026's astrology. We had fun doing this long recording (thanks, Ned, for helping me stay focused and linear!) and hope to do more together in 2026.We began by discussing the big cycles that define the 2020s and explain why February is a pivot year. From there, we discussed Q1 in depth and provide a quick overview of the other quarters. I plan to return with Ned each quarter — at the least! — for more detail on the months ahead.**Annual Overview2026 contains many intense moments, one unprecedented planetary connection, and the seeds of a technological renaissance. It may feel like the best of times (if you choose yourself) and the worst of times (if you resist the change).The world is full of challenges, but I say bring on 2026. Unlike 2025, we firmly pivot into a new era and don’t look back. We leave the muddy, rotting era of earth and water and move into a bold, creative epoch of fire and air. It’s time to finish the demolition we began. While change is uncomfortable, taking action might feel like a relief after years of being stuck.Stay focused and flexible, especially throughout Q1, July, August, and October. These months will be the busiest. Even during difficult periods, never forget that we have great moments and opportunities to break free. The year’s astrology will reward you if you examine and overcome long-standing patterns that hold you back.In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the year of the vibrant fire horse galloping into the future. Yes, conflict can arise with this element and animal, not dissimilar to Aries energy in western tropical astrology. But the fire horse also suggests bold, forward momentum. In numerology, 2026 is a 1 year (2+0+2+6=10 or 1 in a nine-digit system). These two systems add confluence to my optimism for 2026, however unpredictable the year will be. In western tropical astrology, planetary patterns forecast that 2026 will be a major year of advancement, even amidst conflict and the destruction of old, broken systems.Never forget: 2026 can be the best year yet — even if some astrology moments suggest chaos or conflict in the world. That’s especially true if you lean into the Aries themes of relentless optimism, independence, and bravery. Mundane astrology, or the study of world events, is very different from personal astrology. I tend to lean more into the former, so it’s always important to check how the astrology lands for you. In an Aries world, a positive mindset can move mountains.Beginning with January, we have a dose of stamina to prepare for the year. How can you lean into your personal authority? How are you letting go of codependency and fostering interdependence instead? That’s the key of our shift from Pisces to Aries. January is the time to begin. January is the last full month of the Piscean Age.January ends with revelations about our leaders and technological advancements. February is the key month of 2026 with an unprecedented Saturn-Neptune conjunction and the first Aquarius eclipse in years. March continues February’s intensity with a second eclipse and might add confusion with a Mercury retrograde. April has a moment of sharp conflict (Mars-Saturn conjunction in Aries) but also some potential dates helpful to clean up any mess from Q1. May and June are some of the best months of the year before a twist at the end of June.July and August are intense as hell but also contain possibility for peak technological breakthroughs and inspiration. The second eclipse season falls in August this year. Fingers crossed September is a relative calm between storms.October is perhaps my least favorite month of 2026 (besides February) with a double Venus-Mercury retrograde grind that continues into November. November ends with some nice moments. December feels slower and surrendered, but hopefully more spirited than this year’s holiday season.