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On this new moon episode, your host Alison Dale explores the fascinating transition from Capricorn to Aquarius, delving into themes of limitation, innovation, and the mysteries of the universe. We discuss the symbolism of the sea-goat, representing ambition and mystery, and how it connects us to universal wisdom. As we move into Aquarius, we embrace the innovation that allows us to transcend natural laws.

We also touch on the significance of the new moon, which marks a time of culmination and fresh starts, blending endings and beginnings. This episode highlights the importance of boundaries as essential containers for nurturing potential, much like the heart and womb. Additionally, we address critical global issues such as water rights and the need for sustainable practices.

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In this two-hour year-ahead episode, Alison Dale maps the major astrological and Human Design currents shaping 2026, a threshold year that shifts us out of the long Pisces-era haze and into a more fire-and-air driven chapter of sovereignty, movement, and creative direction. We begin with the Year of the Fire Horse, kicked off by a Lunar New Year solar eclipse in Aquarius, then track the headline ingresses: Saturn and Neptune entering Aries, Uranus into Gemini, and Jupiter into Leo, with Pluto continuing its long-term work in Aquarius.

Along the way, Alison weaves in the Human Design gates these outer-planet shifts activate, including Pluto in Gate 41, Saturn and Neptune moving through Gate 25, and Uranus energizing Gate 20, offering grounded ways to work with the themes in real time. You’ll also hear about the supportive harmonic geometry of 2026, including a rare “Basket of Barbeau” alignment, plus a clear walkthrough of the year’s eclipse seasons and what they tend to stir emotionally, relationally, and collectively. The episode closes with a practical look at retrogrades, including water-sign Mercury retrogrades and a Venus retrograde in October and November that reopens the love, money, and values storyline for a needed recalibration.

Listen straight through for the full download, or in chunks. Either way, this is your compass for the year ahead, with timing cues, thematic anchors, and invitations to meet 2026 with discernment, heart, and momentum.

In this episode of Living the Spiral, Alison Dale reflects on the transition into the new year, emphasizing the significance of the full moon in Cancer and its astrological implications. She discusses the themes of nurturing, ambition, and emotional truths, while exploring the dynamics between the Cancer and Capricorn signs. The conversation delves into the importance of self-care, the energy of the full wolf moon, and the Kazimi moments of Venus and Mars, encouraging listeners to align their values and actions for personal growth in the new year.00:00New Year Reflections and Full Moon Insights

05:59Nurturing and Self-Care During the Full Moon

11:53Understanding the Gate of Provocation

16:57Kazimi Moments: Resetting Intentions

21:56Navigating Emotional Truths and Practical Commitments

27:38Aligning Inner Values with Outer Actions

33:41Embracing the New Year with Clarity and Intention

Takeaways:

The full moon in Cancer signifies a time for reflection and nurturing.

Transitioning from a nine year to a one year brings fresh energy.

The full wolf moon invites us to listen to our instincts.

Survival during winter relies on attunement rather than speed.

Self-care practices are essential during this full moon.

Cancer and Capricorn represent different forms of care and parenting.

Ambition is highlighted at the start of the year.

Kazimi moments are significant for intention setting and clarity.

Emotional truths must be balanced with practical commitments.

Aligning values and actions is crucial for personal growth.

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