The Astrology Podcast – Pisces 2026 Year Ahead Horoscope

Host: Chris Brennan
Guest: Leisa Schaim
Date: December 23, 2025

Overview

In this engaging episode, astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim break down the major astrological transits, patterns, and life themes that Pisces (sun or rising) can expect in 2026. The duo highlight how the planetary movements signal major shifts around money, self-identity, health, home, relationships, and work. Chris and Leisa’s conversation weaves nuanced interpretations and practical guidance, offering Piscean listeners a well-rounded roadmap for navigating the year.

Key Themes & Discussion Points

1. Saturn-Neptune Conjunction & Shift from Pisces to Aries

[00:20–05:16]

• Major Transit: Saturn and Neptune leave Pisces (Pisces’ 1st house of body, mind, and self) and enter Aries (2nd house of money and resources) in January–February.
• Implications:
  • End of a 3-year period (since March 2023) of heavier responsibility and nebulous self-identity.
  • Possible lift in energy and clarity around health/identity now that Saturn/Neptune leave 1st house.
  • “The good news is that both of those are leaving your first house of self… and now going to move into your second house of personal income and finances.” – Leisa Schaim [01:26]
• In the 2nd House:
  • Blending reality (Saturn) with imagination (Neptune) around financial matters.
  • Possible dissolving of old financial structures; new dreams about making a living, but potential for confusion or a “reality distortion field.”
  • “You want to be really careful in February, because you may not have a clear picture of what exactly is going on and should probably avoid making major financial decisions around that time.” – Chris Brennan [03:52]
  • After February, the fog lifts; opportunity to create a more stable financial foundation.
  • Reflection recommended on events in July 2025, as a preview for the February 2026 energy.

2. First Eclipse Season: Focus on Mental Health & Relationships

[05:16–09:23]

• Eclipses: February–March
  • Aquarius (12th house, mental health, solitude)
  • Virgo (7th house, relationships, partnership)
• 12th House Eclipse:
  • Possible developments regarding mental health, enemies, or contemplative/solitary activities.
  • Suggestion: “Beginning a meditation practice is a great constructive 12th house eclipse thing.” – Leisa Schaim [06:41]
• 7th House Eclipse:
  • Major beginnings or endings in relationships (end of a cycle, start of a new relationship, changes in work partnerships or client work).
  • Tension between withdrawal/solitude (12th) vs partnership (7th).
  • “This represents major beginnings and major endings for relationships.” – Chris Brennan [07:39]

3. Uranus Moves into Gemini: Home & Family Shakeups

[09:23–14:06]

• Shift: Uranus transitions from Taurus (3rd house: communication, siblings, neighborhood) into Gemini (4th house: home, family, parents) starting April.
• Highlights:
  • Final lessons regarding extended family, siblings, local environment (wrap-up of Uranus in Taurus, ongoing for 7 years).
  • Major, sudden, or unexpected changes related to home and living situation. Likelihood of moving or breaking free from stagnant domestic situations.
  • “People suddenly moving…maybe you weren't even thinking about moving…then all of a sudden, you're like, I need to go.” – Leisa Schaim [10:26]
  • Could also reflect parents making abrupt decisions, acting with new independence.
  • Ripple effect: Changes at home impact identity (1st house), relationships (7th house), and career (10th house).

4. Jupiter’s Journey: Fun, Creativity, Then Work & Health

[14:08–17:28]

• First Half (through June): Jupiter in Cancer (5th house: children, pleasure, creativity, romance)
  • “Jupiter transiting through your fifth house is just expansion of things that you do for pleasure…it can be a very creative time.” – Chris Brennan [15:36]
  • Potential for more fun, hobbies, creative output, and possibly children.
• Late June Onward: Jupiter moves into Leo (6th house: work, health)
  • Focus on workplace improvements, positive work relationships, health promotion.
  • “It can be a great time for new positive relationships to come into that area.” – Leisa Schaim [17:07]
• Notable Moment: Early June, Venus-Jupiter conjunction in 5th house – an auspicious window for joy, romance, or creative ventures. [17:28]

5. Second Eclipse Season: Health & Self

[20:05–22:41]

• Timing: August–September
  • Leo (6th house: work, physical health)
  • Pisces (1st house: self, appearance, identity)
• Leo Eclipse:
  • Important beginnings or endings in job or health routines; start a new health regimen, job, or connection with health professionals.
  • “It can be ending one job and starting a new job…beginning or ending a health routine.” – Leisa Schaim [20:05]
• Pisces Eclipse:
  • Culmination and closure related to self-development, body, and identity (finale to a multi-year transformation symbolized by Saturn, Neptune, and eclipses in Pisces).
  • “This final one puts the final touch on whatever the evolution has been in terms of finding out more about who you are…” – Chris Brennan [22:41]
  • Ongoing dance between self and partnership themes.

6. Venus Retrograde: Revisiting Education, Beliefs, & Shared Resources

[23:50–26:50]

• When: October–November (Scorpio & Libra: 9th and 8th houses)
• Themes:
  • Re-examining higher education, travel, belief systems.
  • Potential for returning to (or rethinking) school, long-distance trips, or religious communities.
  • Exploration of how to finance these pursuits (grants, scholarships, shared resources, loans).
  • “You could be re-envisioning that idea [of school] and especially exploring how do I finance that…with Venus going backwards through the area of higher education and then…through the eighth house.” – Leisa Schaim [23:50]
  • May reconnect with people from the past, especially those connected to travel or beliefs.
  • Possible triggering of themes from the previous Venus retrogrades (October/November 2018 and 2010).

7. Mars Retrograde Shadow: Intensifying Work, Health & Relationship Efforts

[26:52–31:34]

• Build-up: End of 2026, with retrograde station in January 2027.
• Signs Affected: Leo (6th house: work, health), Virgo (7th house: partnership); shadow begins in late September.
• Expect:
  • Increasing energy, effort, or conflict in areas of work, health, and partnerships.
  • Possibility for vigorous exercise or pushing work projects.
  • “You can be putting a lot of attention and energy, for instance, into a new job…or really trying to focus on working on your health.” – Leisa Schaim [27:29]
  • For day-chart Pisces, caution around health, conflict, or injuries; for night-chart, generally milder/constructive.
  • Potential for strife in relationships or health issues involving a partner, due to Mars’ 7th house activation.
  • Fortunately, Jupiter’s concurrent transit helps smooth difficulties and will bring compensation and solutions in 2027.

Memorable Quotes

• On the challenge of Saturn-Neptune:
  “This is the peak of what I call the reality distortion field…where it's become increasingly difficult to tell the difference between what's real and what's not.” – Chris Brennan [03:22]

• On Uranian surprises at home:
  “That energy is coming to the area of your home and your living situation. So a really common thing that comes up is people suddenly moving.” – Leisa Schaim [10:26]

• On creative breakthroughs with Jupiter:
  “It can also just be a time…of, you’re treating yourself to ‘I want to have fun in life.’ It doesn’t have to be always so serious.” – Leisa Schaim [14:47]

• Relating eclipses to self and relationships:
  “You may have been swinging between extremes…of eclipses in this axis of your chart, but this final one puts the final touch on whatever the evolution has been in terms of finding out more about who you are…” – Chris Brennan [22:41]

• On retrogrades bringing back the past:
  “Venus retrogrades have this backwards looking orientation…Sometimes there can be events or circumstances…or people that come back into the present and become relevant again.” – Chris Brennan [25:42]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:20 – Saturn-Neptune conjunction, leaving Pisces for Aries
• 05:16 – February/March Eclipse Season: 12th & 7th Houses
• 09:23 – Uranus enters Gemini: Home & Family Shifts
• 14:08 – Jupiter in 5th/6th Houses: Fun, Work, and Health
• 17:28 – Early June Venus-Jupiter conjunction in 5th House
• 20:05 – August/September Eclipse Season: Health & Self
• 23:50 – October/November Venus Retrograde: 9th/8th Houses
• 26:52 – Mars Retrograde Shadow: Work, Health, Relationship Focus (late 2026+)

Final Notes

• Key Guidance:

  • Use extra caution with finances around February.
  • Expect major changes in home and work-life, and prepare for surprises.
  • Use the first half of 2026 for fun and creativity; second half for organization at work and health.
  • Pay attention to themes from past Venus retrogrades (2018, 2010) resurfacing.
  • Watch for relationship dynamics and energy surges as Mars approaches retrograde at year’s end.

• Tools & Resources:

  • Chris & Leisa recommend their 2026 Electional Astrology Report for choosing auspicious dates.

Summary in Their Voice:
“Those are your major transits for 2026…good luck in 2026, and we’ll see you again next year!” – Chris Brennan [31:59]