Why 2025 & 2026 are a pivotal turning point for humanity (and what you can do about it)

In this special episode of the Astrology Hub podcast, Amanda welcomes the legendary financial astrologer Ray Merriman to discuss the profound astrological cycles shaping our future. Ray, known for his expertise in predicting market trends through planetary movements, dives into the Aries Vortex, the “new aira” of Saturn-Jupiter cycles and why the upcoming years, particularly 2025 and 2026, will be pivotal in human history. This episode offers a deep exploration of astrological insights, blending financial wisdom with a broader understanding of the collective shifts we are about to experience.
What You’ll Learn:
☄️ Ray Merriman's journey from pioneering evolutionary astrology to becoming a leading figure in financial astrology.
sparkles The significance of the astrological cycles of 2025 and 2026 and why they are crucial for humanity.
🪐How planetary movements, especially the Aries Vortex in 2026, are linked to major historical and future events.
💫The potential for both challenges and opportunities during these transformative years, including the impact on global markets.
zap How to prepare for and navigate the coming shifts in the financial and astrological landscapes.
💭Insights into the balance between technological advancement and societal change, and how to position yourself for success during these times.
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[@AwakenedAspects]

Such a living legend. I have his Evolutionary Astrology books by the grace of a close friend - both versions and they changed the way I did astrology completely.

[@Patricia-vd9xh]

Me too. So thankful.

[@michellerenee1487]

I’ve watched hundreds of astrology videos. This one is definitely ranking top 10 to me. Amanda and Ray, thank you. Ray, your name is known, but it’s great to know you better. Just wow.

[@amandawalsh2998]

And I've interviewed hundreds of astrologers and this landed at least in the top 10 for me as well! I hear you and I'm so happy to know you enjoyed it. 😊

[@LeighFeinberg]

Ray's yearly financial forecast publication saved me in 2008-2009 while others around me were suffering losses. Gateful!

[@gulie8]

Yes Steve Judd is fabulous and this interview with Ray Merriman is fabulous as well, more please~

[@brandeedavidson9163]

This was the most spiritual financial discussion I've ever experienced.

[@amandawalsh2998]

My sentiment exactly! So happy you found that as well ❤

[@terrycarretta4714]

Mind blown!!! Will listen to this again. So many golden nuggets of astrological clarity!

[@amandawalsh2998]

Right?!? This episode was so special!

[@letmeeeentertainyou]

Absolutely agree, I‘m left speechless. And Amanda, you always ask the right questions! Awesome altogether.

[@cynthiac8426]

What a wonderful interview. Thank you. I have followed Ray for around 10 years. He is a treasure! Loved to hear his journey and had no idea he founded evolutionary astrology! What a blessing ❤

[@pchabanowich]

This interview was one I hesitated to engage, but Amanda, I'm glad I listened to your enthusiasm. Wonderful stuff!💐

[@MVH-28075]

Wow. I'm saving this episode to listen to again and again. Thanks Amanda for sticking to YOUR purpose in helping clarify astrology and to Ray for his gracious stories and sharing.

[@amac2573]

I am fairly new to Astrology. I find it interesting that a lot of Astrologers also had studied Psychology before they got involved with Astrology.

[@amandawalsh2998]

Amazing right? I agree!

[@tinaamador3799]

I thank you both very much, 2018 I had a human WALK-IN experience... And was directly pointed to astrology.... I had no clue this even existed prior to the walk-in 😂.. now I'm a beginner astrologist, psychic intuitive healer, and a counselor to my friends, family, strangers 🥳

[@user-du1mu4iq4q]

I remember the panic about 2012./2013. Many that claimed we will move into next dimension just deleted videos and are now back with 2025. scare

[@ellen-suediamant6369]

Great for the future, but I'll be dead (hopefully) by 20 years! Great presentation!

[@CreateProsperityandAbundance]

I'd more interested in the trends that would lead to world peace rather than gains in the financial market. If Mr. Merriman was able to see the trends that emerged during the hippie generations, what about the trends that caused women to be tried as witches and burned or hung, what was going on with the rising of conciousness and the divine feminine during those hundreds of years when the sick patriarch stamped out for their own gain and control. What is the trend that is going on now with the raising of consciousness and the divine feminine that correlates to this time and how can we raise awareness during this Pluto in Capricorn aspecting Uranus and Neptune that will help us change the trajectory of humanity toward peace, love and a healthy planet. Do we really need more money? more greed? this is what got us in this mess.

[@beejlobo]

Did you listen to the whole thing?

[@rosepetty6935]

This had been forbidden to even ask about this subject . The church pushed against this. And I think the flower children broke that stigma. So, thank you for leading the way.❤

[@phyllisreed5998]

Thank you beyond belief. Tears and such emotion poured into me and out of me during this interview. My heart❤❤❤ and mind have exploded 🙏🙏🙏.

[@amandawalsh2998]

Yay Phyllis!!! So happy it had such a profound impact on you! Love you dearly 😊❤

[@phyllisreed5998]

@@amandawalsh2998I love you right back 💕

[@duseetmoi]

Although the Renaissance and the advent of coin currency were undoubtedly important, when the Outer Planets changed Signs from1446 to 1454, one could argue a more important world event was the conquering of Constantinople by the Ottoman Empire's Sultan Mehmet (Sun in Aries) in 1453. It changed the balance of world power, continued Islam's surprising westward expansion, and was a gut punch to Papal authority in a now-weakened Rome and to Christians everywhere. More importantly, it was also the impossible fall of the mighty Constantinople - the *new Rome* - the seat of Christianity that had stood for over a thousand years. So we have the themes of art and commerce both changing, yes, but also war and old, outdated, even arrogant, out-of-touch empires and power structures crumbling or, at the very least, drastically shifting in unforeseen, disempowering ways. Constantinople *falling* was like an atomic bomb going off throughout Christian Europe. It really was a massive event. Like Newfoundland capturing New York City. Unimaginable. And, as someone with several planets between 00 - 02 Aries/Libra (Sun, Nodes, Chiron, Jupiter, Uranus), thank you for finally diving into the energy of this upcoming *new aira.* I look forward to learning more.

[@pranashakti4161]

Fascinating comment. Thank you for sharing.

[@jazmingill4042]

I'll listen again and again. This is FULL of information and value. His books are now on my Christmas list.

[@NurturingAstrology]

Such an amazing episode! Soooo much richness and inspiration. I was hanging on every word and making notes! Also as an astrologer who focuses on individuation, personal growth, relationships, family and parenting I loved Ray's focus on the power of relationships for our future and affirming my work to do my part to be of service. Also he inspired my Aquarius Sun, Mercury NN to study and explore even more ways and tools to help me grow too. Thank you! Can't wait to see Ray back in March and hopefully beyond to help us navigate this significant evolution of our lives and humanity. Thanks Ray and Amanda!

[@xoxorupa]

hello...from another Aquarius sun, mercury, NN...in the ninth...your comment well received.

[@juliamcconoughey2672]

The biggest problem with digital currencies is that you can be tracked in time and space and completely lose your privacy :( Also, it can (and WILL) be used as a blunt tool to control us. I don't mind change - it is normal. I just don't like coming out less when it does.

[@amandawalsh2998]

I hear you - I'd love to ask Ray some follow up questions about this! He mentioned digital currency but then referenced Bitcoin and Ethereum... from what I understand there is a big difference between crytocurrencies and digital currencies... do you see it that wag too? I'd love to hear his thoughts on this as well! Next time!

[@pameti.dragoblago]

if we haven't been enslaved until now (and we have been) - with cbdc, the enslavement will be.... well, absolute, no pretenses and no deception, no putting on shows for our entertainment and distracting - nothing but brutal enslavement.

[@pameti.dragoblago]

they are all based on the same technology called blockchain. blockchain allows the systems that use it to track all transactions (financial as well as legal and all other kinds, like contracts), from beginning to end, in time and in space (geographically). not only that, anyone on the system may write an algorithm that might block a transaction based on any conditions they like. with cbdc ALL financial transactions are supposed to go through the central bank (the CB part in CBDC). in other words, the central bank will monitor all transactions people make and then, if you are not a good and compliant/obeying citizen they would like you to be, they may decide to freeze your account, or block your income. at some point they may decide you spent too much oxygen... well... good luck with that one.

[@pranashakti4161]

yes, I agree. Governments already are working on bringing in CBDCs, [some countries already do]. I see Pluto in Aquarius not as freedom, which RM suggested, but as massive government control over the populous. It is very concerning.

[@pranashakti4161]

@@amandawalsh2998 BTC could never replace currencies like the US dollar, UK pound, Euro etc., BTC is deflationary so the economy would not function. Like I mentioned in my other comment, and what the other commentator said, governments will create their own digital currency. CBDC [central bank digital currencies]. These are already in trial in many countries around the world. I see them as a mechanism of control. We should not blindly accept them when governments roll them out. I loved your enthusiasm in this interview - it was delightful to see. And I love what you have created with AH - much gratitude, love, and respect to you 🙏🙏🙏

[@Amorfati536]

What an amazing person with such depth of insight!

[@jackelineschuller7593]

Thank you Amanda,this made my evening🌞🌛⭐

[@amandawalsh2998]

I'm so happy to hear this. We are so blessed to have Ray and so many other astrological greats here at Astrology Hub ❤ Thank you for tuning in! 😊

[@RobertMorrison70]

Exceptional human being. Developed his skills so others can make money

[@sylviaboller]

It is such a help in these changing times I am really so deeply grateful for the pearls you gather here Amanda, deeply grateful to Ray and to the whole community of astrohub ❤ namaste

[@jenniferbeckman5208]

Wow wow wow wow! Mind blown! This episode gave me so much faith and so much comfort, and of course wisdom. Thank you so much it was unbelievable, extraordinary.!!!

[@rosieeilon1882]

Mind blowing episode💕 Ray is brilliant presenter. Professional treasure trove full of light and love🙏

[@cafe.cedarbeard]

This guy is based! Thank you Amanda for holding this advanced interview series.

[@7MoonSonoma]

I love him and Steve Judd! My early teachers ❤

[@lindaeligh3855]

Very happy to see Ray Merriman here. Thank you Amanda! Timing is perfect of course !

[@hjordis6817]

Amazing to listen to! It gave new deep meaning and understanding of astrology and it's connection to cicles and happenings. Thank you both for the work you do!

[@CorinneMarcus]

What a stellar episode!! Ray Merriman shares such a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. How lucky are we to be able to experience this conversation?! Thank you Amanda, for continuously bringing invaluable discussions to the astrology community.

[@lfayeweatherly3493]

Of course, Rick is on the list. 😉 This was really a joy to listen to. Thanks Amanda 🫶

[@lindashiatsu1000]

Lovely to hear the philosophy of life along with sound financial wisdom. I have my Moon on 0° Aries conjunct my Sun at 28° Pisces. Just revving up to the vortex!! Yikes.😊

[@amandawalsh2998]

Amazing combination right? Rare and precious to find someone so wise in both areas. Thank you for your comment!

[@lindashiatsu1000]

@@amandawalsh2998 Absolutely - spiritual but very practical.

[@jlopez54]

Bitcoin’s Moon is in the first degrees of Aries. 😮

[@cindywilliams7950]

So what does that mean

[@elizabethbaratti7758]

This is amazing information for me and my path in astrology! Thank you Amanda❤ 24:17

[@Jennifer83881]

Beautiful conversation. Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@cherylannfulton5448]

THANK YOU!! One of the best Astrology Hub podcasts ever. I hope we hear more from Ray in future podcasts.

[@wendyjocornelius357]

Another fantastic interview, so much incredible and valuable information! Thank You, Amanda!💜💜💜

[@sanjaydesai5294]

Thank you so much, Ray and thanks to you too, Amanda. So enlightening and reassuring about human evolution, irrespective of all the negative vortices around us 🙏🙏🙏 love your guidance about holding our vision to be a creator

[@SydneyAstrologySchool]

Love Ray. What a wonderful Astrologer! 💌 Thanks for having him on Amanda xx Marc

[@amandawalsh2998]

Our pleasure Marc! I'm honored that you tuned in ❤

[@exrayZap-ry1gh]

excellent again I have been reading Ray's weekly free report for more than a decade. It is very good to hear more about his thinking and his journey. Thanks for this and Best wishes.

[@ellen-suediamant6369]

Thanks, Amanda, for another great interview! You're a super natural.

[@christinejones7522]

Hello from Cyprus 🇨🇾 I found your channel today. I feel such a relief to find you and your pod cast speakers. I’ve followed Steve Judd for many years and was delighted to see him on an earlier pod cast. The Merrimack market analysis was absolutely superb. It was truly a revelation. Thank you for bringing Ray onto your show ❤

[@amandawalsh2998]

Welcome to Astrology Hub! So thrilled our paths have crossed :) yes, we have incredible astrologers featured here - I'm happy you enjoy the content so far! ❤

[@oilpntr]

I’m from the commune days. In Michigan. Hung in Ann Arbor lots grew up in Detroit

[@elandon222]

Amanda … this energized me so much … he connected so many of the pieces and gave me the overview and perspective I needed. You are amazing and I’m blessed to have joined Astrology Hub at the beginning. Not new to astrology but hungry for answers and purpose. You have NOT disappointed 👏👏💜 HUGS and SMILES

[@amandawalsh2998]

Awww... thank you Elaine!!! I'm so happy this podcast episode energized you... it did the same for me! And I'm also blessed to have been able to share so much with you through the years. Sending love your way ❤😊

[@rhaineyrwc1974]

Brilliant can’t wait for his book to come out again!!!

[@lenagad]

Great Amanda, now you are talking my both 2 favorites that I followed several years. Merriman and Steve Judd🌟💎💎🌟

[@amandawalsh2998]

Love this! ❤

[@lenagad]

⁠@@amandawalsh2998I feel your enthusiasm I been doing the same! Steve Judd is on a roll just now, I have seen the opposite but he is a gem to💎 Be the change to not get stale in these changing times! Light Energies🧚🏾‍♀️☀️🧚🏾‍♀️

[@DonnaPage]

What a treasure, ty so much. What a gift and blessing from you and Ray.

[@lollypopdrop1802]

Thomas Rieder had a book that I found in the library. :D. 1972 or earlier. Astrological Warnings & the Stock Market: A Study of Astrology and the Startling Correlation Between Planetary Cycles, Investor Confidence, and Stock Market Patterns was the original book and Sun spots, stars and the Stock Market is the book retitled. The contents of both books is the same in content except for a few charts. HTH. 😊

[@JuanitaGrande]

THAT was APPRECIATED, THANK YOU BOTH! I’m ever more inspired to discover more astrological treasures. 🥂

[@amandawalsh2998]

YAY! Happy to hear this 😊

[@aslialatan6998]

Dear Amanda, This interview is transformational, thank you so much for facilitating this and enabling us to access to this wisdom🙏With gratitude..

[@ashleyg3139]

I think of the general grid instability that is likely to continue in the context of global tensions, war, cyberattacks, natural disasters etc. and it's hard for me to see Pluto in Aquarius as just more accelerated iterations in technology in the form of ai... my guess would be it's more likely to be a time of reckoning around our growing helplessness in the context of exceedingly extreme reliance on the technological infrastructure to survive and already it seems -for some - to even think. maybe instead lots of people will be forced to learn how to rely on their immediate communities in real life out of necessity as things becomes less and less reliable in the day to day?

[@janicemarsh1669]

This was totally absorbing and inspirational. Thank you soooo very much. There is so much to reflect on and I will be encouraging my friends to watch this video.

[@gracielasaenz9300]

Great share and clarity. 🙏🎁🫀🦉✌️🎶🙏🏡🌎

[@livzenastrology]

Wow!!!!! Such wisdom & insights! So loved this conversation 🙏🏼 The retreat sounds INCREDIBLE ⭐️🦋🙌🏼

[@WakingDreamCurrents]

Very helpful. Thank you, Ray and Amanda! 🌻

[@Celticlioness]

He is very right about you Amanda thank you to you 🙏🏽💕👏👏👏👏you help us so much and make life wonderful and interesting

[@amandawalsh2998]

Thank you ❤🙏 I'm so grateful for your love and support! And I love your name "Celtic Lionness"... amazing 😊

[@Sacredmoonwoman]

March 2025...I'll be tuning in

[@echebert]

wow. this is gold ~ thank you

[@amandawalsh2998]

My thoughts exactly! So happy you enjoyed it 😊

[@Sylvia_Aparicio]

Fascinating! Thank you🌷

[@mandyconza]

This was brilliant, thanks Ray & Amanda

[@truthbeyondpresent]

Wow. I feel the depth in this one

[@martianmoongdds]

Love this so much. Thank you!

[@gracenglw]

Thanks! Such an amazing mindblowing episode

[@amandawalsh2998]

Thank you for the donation! Very appreciated. I'm happy you found the episode helpful. Sending love ❤

[@claudialarsson7439]

Wow!! thank you Amanda and Ray!

[@zenmodeplease]

Vedic astrology is based on the karma theory and that you are born with a certain chart based on your karmas of the soul from previous births and is evolutionary in nature. Rahu Ketu ( north node and south node) are very important therefore in Vedic astrology to understand the journey of the soul …

[@melaniezagorni9638]

Thank you so much for this ❤️ talk!!!!!!!!!

[@queeniebiscuits]

what an incredible interview, I can feel the magic!

[@Satori.Dharma]

Excellent content! Thanks to both of you for sharing your gifts 🌞 may you be blessed always in all ways💚🕊️

[@frankazi1970]

This was so interesting thank you for sharing.

[@yahavahmathison2025]

Aloha Ray. What a joy to hear your message Yahavah

[@janemoore8361]

Amazing message to help us move forward towards our best future selves 🎉❤

[@AngelaR_369]

New subscriber here. The Universe lead me here and I’m loving every bit of your channel! Raymond is such a great find. Thank you for sharing him ❤🙏🏽 and all the other guests!

[@kerischultzastrology]

This was mind blowing from start to finish!

[@jacquelinesouth6598]

Thank you Amanda & Ray 🕊

[@shaniroga]

Best interview ever! Thank you!

[@solmma]

Thank you Ray!

[@BarbLitterio]

Fabulous. Thank you.

[@paolad3207]

Thank you both

[@jackiehart2964]

Brilliant thank you 😊

[@lindaeligh3855]

Ray and Amanda One copy (#24) is available on ABE books for $500 if you wish to get it. In rare books area

[@jenniferaldrich4434]

Wow! Excited!

[@amandawalsh2998]

What part excites you most? ❤

[@jenniferaldrich4434]

@@amandawalsh2998 listening to him makes me feel like I can do this. Money matters have always been intimidating for me. I will purchase the first book. It’s weird now that I think about it. There is nothing that intimidates me about taking a class about any topic but when it comes to money terrifies me why is that?

[@jenniferaldrich4434]

Also Amanda, I have Saturn in Taurus natally, that could be why $ is so intimidating for me

[@jenniferaldrich4434]

Time to master my Saturn

[@daisymoses6812]

Ray Merriman starts speaking at 4:14 in answer to Q1 - "how did you first get involved with astrology?" it began with a psychological/statistical method of measuring a cultural shift in values. 8:03 answer to Q2 - "how did you specialize in financial astrology to become one of the world's best financial astrologers?" It started with writing a book 'Evolutionary Astrology' (1977...went on to inspire further works by Steven Forrest and Jeffrey Wolf Green, et al). This understanding of current lifetime as recapitulation of themes took on focus with study of Kria Yoga (Paramahansa Yogananda, Autobiog of a Yogi).

[@daisymoses6812]

11:37 real knowledge doesnt even begin until you understand karma. Importance of the angles ( Midheaven, Nadir, etc) which change by one degree every 4 minutes of elapsed time ; outer planets or N Node crossing the angles are timing indicators of big shifts. Use the 18 year node cycle to understand "bottom" of investment cycle. (buy low, sell high). 38:00 1/3 of students are more specialized in either financial mkt knowledge, or specialized in astrology. If you know nothing of investment he suggests you buy $125 "Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing: Cycles and Patterns in the Indexes". On other hand if you know investing but are not knowledgable in astrology then he suggests buy "The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing, Vols 2 and 3 : "Geocosmic Correlations to Long Term Investments" and "Geocosmic Correlations to Trading Cycles". (Vol 4 is " Solar/Lunar Correlations to Short-Term Trading Reversals", Vol 5 is "Technical Analysis and Price Objectives"

[@perigoldcreation2323]

Yikes. This was Amazing.

[@anitaandersson1068]

Big Thank You 🌹🙏🌹

[@rhaineyrwc1974]

What is the book that we start with if we know Astrology but not financial stuff? And then what book do we read after that one?

[@janineroux2398]

Natal Mars (unaspected, or Sesquiquadrate Scorpio Moon) is at 1 Aries in the 9th...thanks for your insight on 0 Aries

[@Kayenne54]

52:45 I've already had a foretaste of AI, persisting in telling me what I want or like, and being drastically incorrect and limited. I do hope it improves, because at this point in time, it's Artificial Ignorance.

[@cindywilliams7950]

I was hoping to get some advice on investing in 2024/5/6 but I'm sure he didn't mention anything

[@the_lightnessofbeing]

The UNITY of 2026 is already occurring.

[@Chap17]

Will be interesting what the taxation will be at that time and if we are all into digital currency for the market investment.... 🎉❤interesting times

[@garrygballard8914]

MSU, me too.

[@Babs1916]

What is Rays opinion of jeff wolf greens evolutionary astrology? I have never heard any evolutionary astrologers i know mention Ray's name. some of them believe that jeff is the reincarnation of yoganandas guru sri yukteswar and that he downloaded evolutionary astrology teachings through yukteswar. No mention of Ray. Are there any evolutionary astrologers here that can shed some light? Did Ray give the teachings to Jeff? Do the students of wolf greens teachings acknowledge Ray?

[@TwoGrainsOfGold]

18:00 Told ya Roman Catholics do astrology ☺️

[@deborahunger4974]

I hope you are all including, in your reflections, that July 4, 2026 will be the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

[@patiyer4134]

Great video

[@amandawalsh2998]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in 😊

[@TwoGrainsOfGold]

15:00 @Amanda Nadir = IC

[@somacarr7528]

Wow!

[@mrsobrian6032]

I do not like AI. I hate going into a store and not having a person check me out. Where did all those people got jobs? I've heard this BS before with 'world economy' in early 90s, manufacturing went overseas and casually people said 'oh they will find other jobs, retrain'. Complete BS. Now parts of the midwest are slums (and other areas, just one example). The good union jobs did not get replaced. People got poor paying service jobs, now these are being replaced by AI, self check out. It is cruel.

[@louiselambe8134]

My natal north node is 1 degree cancer in the 4th house, so sitting on the nadir?