The Stars: Astrology at our Crete retreat

Have you noticed that this year feels particularly intense astrologically? Particularly moving. Particularly transformative.

The year 2026 marks a real turning point in what has essentially been unfolding for some time now. Everything is always in process, everything is cyclical, and astrology, at its core, is the study of cycles. But this year, we are more firmly rooting into what is clearly a new era. We’re beginning to truly understand the shape and weight of it.

There is a great deal of new energy arriving through planetary shifts that typically spend many years in a single sign. These are the outer planets, the ones that move slowly and signal generational change. Pluto moving into Aquarius, a process that began in 2023. Saturn and Neptune moving into Aries. Uranus moving into Gemini. These are not small shifts. They represent transpersonal, collective karma and the ongoing evolution of human consciousness.

This is a collective experience, but it is also deeply personal. If you feel like your nerves are frayed, if you feel raw or overwhelmed, you are absolutely validated in feeling that way.

We chose the dates for this retreat very intentionally. While 2026 has already begun, it began intensely, roughly, and that intensity continues to magnetize through May. We’ll be gathering right as the year starts to open up, right as we begin to understand more clearly what these massive shifts are actually asking of us.

If you’re reading this as it’s posted, you can almost certainly feel what’s happening, especially when you look at world events. There is a collective “now or never” call for real change. As a species, we are facing immense challenges: the exploitation and abuse of people around the world, the exploitation and devastation of land and environment, and the absolutely heartbreaking wars, systemic oppression, and genocides taking place.

This is a heavy reality to hold. And sometimes, we don’t know what to do. In truth, there isn’t always much we can do externally. The shift is already underway, and at times, we are asked to ride it.

For those of us who are privileged enough not to be struggling for basic survival, there is also a responsibility: to help shift consciousness, to move forward in ways that create greater equality and care. But that work cannot be done from a place of despair. It cannot be sustained from collapse or burnout.

There is profound work we can do within our own psyche and our own bodies to make space for the work we’re able to do in the collective.

We will be meeting during Gemini season, under the Sagittarius full moon, an optimistic, expansive moon that favors broad thinking, nuance, and moving beyond black-and-white perspectives. This is a lunation that seeks independence, adventure, curiosity, and connection through joy. It invites passion, newness, and a willingness to see farther.

As we gather under these skies, we will also be observing our own natal charts. Every participant will receive a complimentary, personalized astrology reading with our co-host, Megan Frye. Her specialties include Pluto, Neptune, and the Moon, though each reading will focus on whatever is most relevant for you in these times.

We will also explore astrology collectively, looking at how current transits impact our planet, our communities (both local and global), and our individual lives. This is an opportunity to understand how the astrology of the self connects to the astrology of the collective and beyond. We’re talking karmic themes, expansive cycles, our solar system, the universe: big, big questions.

As the Moon blesses us with her fullness during the retreat, we’ll be deeply connected to the cosmos while also turning inward, toward who we are, where we’re going, what we have to offer, and what our role is. Our role in the revolution, yes, but also our role in our own lives. Astrology can be profoundly validating in this way, reminding us that self-care is not separate from collective care.

You can expect deeply tailored personal readings, as well as the power of a shared, collective reading that helps contextualize what has been happening and what lies ahead. Astrology will be a central thread throughout the retreat, even as we leave ample space for rest, integration, and relaxation. We’ll be moving forward in a grounded, emboldened way, reclaiming our sovereignty together. This is very much the Gemini–Sagittarius axis: individual truth held within collective meaning.

All levels of astrology experience are welcome. There is always something to learn, whether you’re deeply practiced or just beginning to explore astrology with curiosity. The teachings will be accessible, grounded, and meaningful, offering something you can truly grasp and carry with you.

We gather in Greece for a reason. Greece is one of the homes of astrology. While astrology has been practiced across many cultures, modern Western astrology is largely rooted in Greek Hellenistic tradition. We’ll be attuning to the energies of the land that shaped much of our current astrological language and understanding.

Astrology is trending now because of the time we live in. Once you begin to see the patterns, understand the cycles, and learn the language of astrology: a science thousands of years old, it becomes impossible to unsee its significance.

Come join us in this mystical experience at our Crete retreat, May 28-June 2, 2026. Learn about yourself, the cosmos, and the great mysteries that connect us all. We’re thanking our lucky stars for each individual who is magnetized to our teachings.