# Astrology with Denise
> Denise Hancock is a New Orleans-based astrologer who translates planetary cycles into clear, actionable guidance for your life.
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## Pages
- [Archive](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/archive.md) - Explore written work from Denise Hancock in chronological order. You'll find past newsletters, articles, and essays on astrological topics.
- [Authors](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/authors.md)
- [Contact Form](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/contact.md) - Get in touch with Denise here:
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- [Membership](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/membership.md)
- [Resources](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/resources.md) - Quick links to Denise's recommendations on all things Astrology. Find a curated list of resources, including magazines, books, and astrology software.
- [Services](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/services.md) - Astrology readings offered by Denise Hancock, PhD, RN. Grounded insights and practical wisdom for personal growth and informed decisions.
- [Topics](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/tags.md)

## Posts
- [August 2026](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/august-2026.md) - Which way do you go? Let the eclipses show you.
- [Learn Astrology in a new 7-class series](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/learn-astrology.md) - Enrollment is open for a live, in-person course in New Orleans
- [Fighting Words in Louisiana](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/fighting-words-in-louisiana.md) - Conflict breaks out across social media with the Mars-Uranus conjunction
- [New Home, Same Newsletter.](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/new-home-same-newsletter.md) - Astrology with Denise has moved.
- [Cheers to Five Years!](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/cheers-to-five-years.md) - A recap of the anniversary celebration and new directions for the future
- [About Denise Hancock](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/about-denise.md) - Denise Hancock is a New Orleans-based astrologer translating planetary cycles into clear, actionable guidance for your life. Schedule a private reading or create a memorable experience for your group.
- [July 2026: Power under Pressure](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/july-2026-power-under-pressure.md) - Jupiter and the Sun face off with Pluto
- [Book Denise for Your Next Event](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/book-denise-for-private-events.md) - Looking for an astrologer or tarot reader to entertain guests? Book Denise for your gathering.
- [June 2026: Fairy Tales & Fireworks](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/fairy-tales-fireworks.md) - Planetary patterns from the Gemini New Moon to the U.S. Independence Day
- [June 2026: The First Half](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/june-2026.md) - Forecast for the first two weeks of the month, with horoscopes for your zodiac sign.
- [Trouble on the New Orleans Horizon](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/trouble-on-the-horizon.md) - A 2-year outlook for the metro area, based on the April 2026 Mars-Saturn conjunction in Aries
- [May 2026: Vibe shift incoming](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/may-2026-vibe-shift-incoming.md) - Plus a close look at Friday's Full Moon
- [April 2026](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/april-2026.md) - Sometimes April comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This April is not one of those times. Perhaps it comes in like a lion and goes out like a pack of hyenas. Still, it is Spring. Before I jump into the astrology, I’d like to share a poem with you from James Pearson. I recommend his book,…
- [March 2026](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/march-2026.md) - From mutable muck to cardinal fire.
- [February 2026](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/february-2026.md) - Romance, action, suspense!
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Sagittarius](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-sagittarius.md) - The 12th day of the Holy Nights project landed on Epiphany, January 6. This day is celebrated in many parts of the Christian world as the day that the three Magi (Astrologers!) visited Jesus. It’s also known as Kings’ Day. It’s the beginning of Carnival season in New Orleans, and we celebrate with…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Scorpio](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-scorpio.md) - Scorpio is one of two signs ruled by Mars. While Aries is a cardinal Fire sign, Scorpio is fixed Water. Aries is fast and assertive, Scorpio is slower and more defensive. This gives you some basic clues about the locations associated with these signs. * Aries places are near heat and fire. * Scorpi…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Libra](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-libra.md) - Venus is the ruler of two signs, Taurus and Libra. Taurus is a fixed Earth sign, slower-paced, with a focus on sensual, physical delights. My Sun lands in Libra, cardinal Air, with greater emphasis on mental connection and social pursuits. With a Sun-Uranus conjunction, I sometimes take great pleas…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Virgo](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-virgo.md) - A 12-hour drive gives you a lot of time for contemplation. Virgo was on my mind while I traveled south from central Oklahoma, through northeast Texas, and across Louisiana. I used some of the time to catch up on my favorite podcasts. What did I listen to? Episodes from The Astrology Podcast, The Ta…
- [January 2026](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/january-2026.md) - Neptune enters Aries for the long stay.
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Leo](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-leo.md) - This morning, I listened to a portion of the 2026 Forecast episode on The Astrology Podcast, where Chris and Austin spent a lot of time talking about the upcoming transits in Leo. Jupiter moves into Leo in late June (for a year), followed by the South Node and related eclipses. Mars will be there t…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Cancer](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-cancer.md) - I woke up this morning in my childhood room, where I slept from age 9 to 17. It’s been redecorated since then, but the furniture placement is largely the same. The walls surrounding me now hold photos of ancestors. My mother, whose Sun is in Cancer, has become the family historian, preserving the d…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Gemini](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-gemini.md) - Midway through the 12 Holy Nights, here is Gemini, a mutable air sign. I picked up a friend (with natal Sun in Gemini) from the AIRport. When you consider locations, Air signs are associated with places above ground level. Think AIRY, with access to air and light, including vertical furniture like…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Taurus](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-taurus.md) - Yesterday slipped away in a Venusian blur of female friends, crafting and mimosas. Kind of perfect. We are making items to “throw” when we parade at Mardi Gras. Venus rules the earth sign of Taurus and the air sign of Libra. It’s my natal 5th House and so I tend to experience it as pleasure and lei…
- [12 Holy Nights 2026: Aries](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2026-aries.md) - It’s striking how synchronicities start stacking up once you commit to a symbolic journey. As I write about Aries, I’m sitting in my parents’ house on the top of a hill, dog on my lap, watching the neighbor burn brush. How does this bring the sign of Aries to life? Read on, my friend. Like Capricor…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Pisces](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-pisces.md) - I sat at my parents’ dining table to write notes on Pisces, glanced at my phone and laughed. Neptune is rising at the last degree of Pisces. What synchronicity! Although I use Jupiter, the traditional planetary ruler, Neptune has affinity with Pisces and has been there for years. That transit journ…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Aquarius](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-aquarius.md) - Saturn takes us from structure in Capricorn to system in Aquarius. They have similar locations according to William Lilly. Aquarius represents extremes of high, rugged places and low, disturbed places (like mines, quarries & freshly dug holes). Aquarius also “bears water” and correlates with places…
- [12 Holy Nights 2025: Capricorn](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/12-holy-nights-2025-capricorn.md) - Cold and dry, the Capricorn landscape is all about form and function. It’s the dense network of cells bound tightly to form a spine or a tree trunk. A framework for growth and stability. In medical astrology, Capricorn is associated with knees. Knees are forms that allowus to stand, walk, climb and…
- [Holding Ground: New Orleans Forecast Dec 2025-Mar 2026](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/holding-ground-together-the-2025.md) - Based on the 2025 Capricorn Ingress
- [December 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/december-2025.md) - Start fast, slow down mid-month, reassess your commitments, and enter 2026 with realistic plans rather than wishful thinking.
- [November 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/november-2025.md) - We’re in store for more rapid changes and the accompanying emotional responses. There may be a flood of revelations as the Grand Water Trine ripples through our lives. November at a Glance Nov 4: Mars enters Sagittarius and opposes Uranus Nov 5: Full Moon in Taurus Nov 6: Venus enters Scorpio Nov 7…
- [Fall 2025: The Grand Water Trine Brings Results, Ready or Not](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/fall-2025-the-grand-water-trine-brings.md) - Riding the first waves of the Jupiter-Saturn Trine
- [October 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/october-2025.md) - I just returned from four days in the Appalachian foothills of north Alabama, where I spent my birthday forest bathing.All the photos in this letter are from that lovely trip. I was filled with a sense of quiet peace as I hiked through the woods, splashed in a creek, and watched the leaves fall. It…
- [Fall 2025 Forecast for New Orleans](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/fall-2025-forecast-for-new-orleans.md) - Interpreting the Libra Ingress
- [September 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/september-2025.md) - Eclipses in Pisces & Virgo
- [August 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/august-2025.md) - Featuring a planetary kite at the Full Moon
- [July 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/july-2025.md) - The pressure for change ripples
- [June 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/june-2025.md) - June 2025 offers a masterclass in navigating contrasts. The month begins with friendly skies that encourage connection and fresh perspectives. By mid-month, we encounter creative tension as Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune form challenging aspects that push us toward innovative solutions. Rather than r…
- [Summer 2025 in New Orleans](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/summer-in-new-orleans-the-cancer.md) - June 20 to Sept 22: The Cancer Ingress
- [May 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/may-2025.md) - This year is extraordinary for the number of outer-planet sign changes, and May is at the heart of it. Neptune —> Aries (March 30) Saturn —> Aries (May 24) Jupiter —> Cancer (June 9) Uranus —> Gemini (July 7) What does this mean for you? This year's themes are accelerated change, dissolving structu…
- [April 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/april-2025.md) - The Solar Eclipse/New Moon in Aries on March 29 is like a New Moon on steroids, heralding the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new one. We have experienced eclipses across the Aries/Libra axis since April 2023, and this is the final one. Whew! A New Moon in Aries offers fresh, fiery energy t…
- [Spring 2025 Forecast for New Orleans](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/spring-2025-forecast-for-new-orleans.md) - Navigating the waves through the Aries Ingress chart
- [March 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/march-2025.md) - Aries Season is filled with eclipses
- [February 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/february-2025.md) - Your February forecast is below, but before we go forward, I want to acknowledge that many of us are having a hard time processing what’s happened in the last part of January. I hope you’re taking good care of yourself - body, mind and spirit. Your 2025 RoadMap Video I find it helpful to consider t…
- [Reflections on Sagittarius, The Archer](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-sagittarius-the-archer.md) - Day 12 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Scorpio, The Scorpion](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-scorpio-the-scorpion.md) - Day 11 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Libra, The Scales](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-libra-the-scales.md) - Day 10 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Virgo, The Virgin](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-virgo-the-virgin.md) - Day 9 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Leo, The Lion](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-leo-the-lion.md) - Day 8 of 12 Holy Nights
- [January 2025](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/january-2025.md) - The Mars retrograde begins in Cancer
- [Reflections on Cancer, The Crab](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-cancer-the-crab.md) - Day 7 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Gemini, The Twins](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-gemini-the-twins.md) - Day 6 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Taurus, The Bull](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/taurus-the-bull.md) - Day 5 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Aries, The Ram](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-aries-the-ram.md) - Day 4 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Pisces, The Fishes](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/pisces-the-fishes.md) - Day 3 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Aquarius, the Water-Bearer](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/aquarius-the-water-bearer.md) - Day 2 of 12 Holy Nights
- [Reflections on Capricorn, the Sea-Goat](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/reflections-on-capricorn-the-sea.md) - The 1st of 12 Holy Nights
- [Preparing for the 12 Holy Nights Ritual](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/preparing-for-the-12-holy-nights.md) - Go minimalist or set an elaborate altar?
- [Join me for 12 Holy Nights](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/join-me-for-12-holy-nights.md) - A contemplative practice starting Dec 24
- [December 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/december-2024.md) - Ready or not, December is here, and 2025 is on the horizon! As Senior Editor and the acting manager for The Evolving Astrologer magazine, I’ve been neck-deep in reading year-ahead predictions. Of course, I have thoughts of my own, and I’m delighted to share them with you in a webinar on Mon, Dec 23…
- [Peace in Uncertain Times](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/peace-in-uncertain-times.md) - The last week has been challenging for many of us. As I talk with friends and clients and participate in social media, there is much fear, rage, blame, and people who aggressively shout about what others should do. Should is a word I associate with the planet Saturn, and Saturn is powerful this wee…
- [November 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/november-2024.md) - The New Moon conveniently opened the month at the 10th degree of Scorpio this morning. We have been in some rough astro-weather since the eclipses in Sept and Oct, and today’s New Moon may feel more like a Full Moon. Astrologically, there are many reasons why. Scorpio is an emotional water sign kno…
- [October 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/october-2024.md) - We’re still under the influence of the sloppy, slippery Sept 17 Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, and now a Solar Eclipse in the 11th degree of Libra. Eclipses in Libra often bring changes in social and relationship matters. It’s not surprising that group conflicts, such as those between nations and managem…
- [September 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/september-2024.md) - The month started with two slow-moving planets dragging up unfinished business. Yesterday, Pluto backtracked into Capricorn for its final walk-through (until Nov 19), and Uranus turned retrograde in Taurus. Tonight’s New Moon also nudges us back, highlighting the Jupiter-Saturn square I addressed i…
- [August 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/august-2024.md) - Have you been watching the Olympic games in Paris? As I tuned in, I realized the games illustrate the current planetary moves of Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Although the transits are exact by degree in mid-August, they are close enough now (in orb) to notice. Mars is approaching Jupiter in Gemini an…
- [July 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/july-2024.md) - Mars-Uranus conjunction in Taurus mid-month
- [June 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/june-2024.md) - Enjoy Venus and Jupiter in Gemini this month
- [May 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/may-2024.md) - A new puppy in the house has upended my daily routine. It’s fun but requires adjustments. How are you? Hit reply to share your updates. I’d love to hear from you. May Highlights I’m delighted that after a turbulent April, I see three themes of hope and help. * All planets (except Pluto) are moving…
- [April 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/april-2024.md) - An electrifying month with Eclipses & the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction
- [March 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/march-2024.md) - March Overview February’s fast-forward movement continues into March. While the Moon zips around the heavens as usual, the Sun and all the planets are clustered into four signs (Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, and Taurus). These clumps activate everyone’s chart, but personal experiences vary wildly. Some…
- [February 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/february-2024.md) - February has been speeding by, and the pace will only accelerate. This newsletter will cover highlights and give you a preview of what’s ahead for Spring. February Highlights The New Moon takes place on Friday, Feb 9, at the 21st degree of Aquarius. Because it is the 2nd New Moon since the December…
- [January 2024](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/january-2024.md) - Happy New Year, friends! Murphy was a Capricorn Major Edward A. Murphy, Jr. was a West Point graduate and aerospace engineer who worked on safety systems for ambitious US Air Force projects. His job required “defensive design” and planning for worst-case scenarios. Murphy’s Law: Anything that can g…
- [Chiron's Influence in Astrology](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/chirons-influence-in-astrology.md) - Originally published in The Evolving Astrologer magazine, Dec. 2023
- [December 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/december-2023.md) - Hello and happy holidays! Are you facing a crossroads with uncertain, possibly bewildering, choices? Join the club! Many of us want to choose a path and start walking, but the conditions are unclear. It’s like trying to build a house on muddy ground. Start with what you know. * What is your current…
- [November 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/nov2023.md) - October was a tough month globally, and I know some of you are facing personal challenges that emerged during the eclipses. November is more of a mixed bag. There are some challenging transits but also pockets of opportunity, so scroll down and check out the Golden Hours for the month. Week 1 (Oct…
- [Oct 2023 mid-month](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/oct-2023-mid-month.md) - Tips for self-care and holiday planning
- [October 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/october-2023.md) - Into Eclipse Season we go!
- [Sept 2023 mid-month](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/sept-2023-mid-month.md) - A New Moon Note
- [September 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/september-2023.md) - featuring your favorite duo, Jupiter & Uranus!
- [August 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/august-2023.md) - Remember back in February when all the planets were rapidly moving forward? Well, things are complicated now. It’s more like a country two-step dance with two quick steps, two slow steps, and a few turns. Sometimes you’re going forward, sometimes backward, but there is joy in the music and the flow…
- [July 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/july-2023.md) - Hungry, hungry caterpillars
- [June 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/june-2023.md) - Integration
- [May 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/may-2023.md) - The April 19 Solar Eclipse at the very end of Aries was potent, and Mercury turned retrograde on April 21. We have a Lunar Eclipse next week (May 5) that, frankly, looks like an emotional doozy. How are you doing? Really, I’d love to know. Send me a note or book an appointment. WELCOME TO TAURUS SE…
- [April 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/april-2023.md) - Whew!
- [March 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/march-2023.md) - A game of musical chairs
- [February 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/february-2023.md) - The suspension is over.
- [January 2023](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/january-2023.md) - 2023 Overview We have been through some intense cosmic weather for the past three years, and I’m happy to report that 2023 looks milder by comparison. We are at the threshold of hefty changes, and March is the most critical month for movement. Mars will leave Gemini after 7 long months, Saturn ente…
- [December 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/december-2022.md) - Jovial Vibes, Intoxicating Optimism
- [November 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/november-2022.md) - Eclipse Season!
- [October 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/october-2022.md) - No elephants, no trees
- [September 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/september-2022.md) - Time to Slow Down
- [August 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/august-2022.md) - Whatever comes through those doors...
- [July 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/july-2022.md) - Hot under the Sun's beams
- [June 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/june-2022.md) - A breath of fresh air
- [May 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/may-2022.md) - Daring Enterprises & Plot Twists
- [April 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/april-2022.md) - Take the first steps toward your new dream.
- [March 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/march-2022.md) - Great momentum, big changes
- [February 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/february-2022.md) - The ice begins to crack
- [Planning travel in 2022?](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/planning-travel-in-2022.md) - Favorable periods
- [January 2022](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/january-2022.md) - Will 2022 be easier and better?
- [December 2021](https://www.astrologywithdenise.com/december-2021.md) - Learn about Venus in Capricorn & the month ahead

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