Cosmic Intensity: Mars enters Leo & October is wild
Cosmic Intensity: Mars enters Leo & October is wild  
Podcast: The Awake Space with Laurie Rivers Podcast
Published On: Mon Sep 28 2026
Description: "Knowledge is only power when you know how to use it." Laurie A. RiversThis podcast is 100% listener supported!! Join The Awake Space Community to connect, discover and grow patreon.com/theawakespaceThis 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 fear03:15 Climate, adaptation, and preparing for a changing world08:15 Building like-hearted communities instead of dividing by astrology stereotypes12:30 A story about surviving two weeks without power and what resilience really looks like22:20 The Ralph Report and what Laurie is watching in the headlines25:20 Community discussion: depression-era meals, gardening, and practical preparedness30:20 Living by Luna update and community rollout31:15 Magazine Q&A:Medical astrology and chronic illnessUnderstanding the housesMultiple signs across housesTiming important decisionsWorking with children during difficult transitsMaking major life decisions using astrology01:11:30 October's theme: Design for resilience01:26:00 Headline outlook for late September and early October01:41:20 Venus retrograde explained: attraction, values, and revisiting what matters01:47:00 Building confidence through your natural strengthsRetrograde 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.