Barbault’s Basket: Are We Standing at the Beginning of a New Era?

There are moments when the collective energy feels like it is asking us to pay attention. This July, astrologers are watching a rare planetary alignment known as Barbault’s Basket that astrologer André Barbault, believed would mark the beginning of a significant new cycle for humanity. From July 19-22, four outer planets are lining up at almost the exact same degree of the sky. Jupiter. Pluto. Neptune. Uranus. The Moon will also be at 4 degrees at the beginning of this alignment, which many connect with the energy of deep reflection.

Andre Barbault is the same man who, back in 2011, pointed to this exact window - 2020 through 2026. He called it the beginning and the end of a major turning point for humanity. Nine years before it happened, he named 2020 as a breaking point.

And when we look back at what unfolded after 2020, it is understandable why many people have connected strongly with his observations. So when he also said that this July would be one of the most beneficial alignments of the century, I pay attention.

I've talked a lot this year about charging into the year of the Fire Horse and the energies amplifying whatever you bring into this year. Let's take a moment to look at what's changed since 2020, which happens to be another energetic prediction Barbault made.

The Last Few Years Have Changed Us - Think of Yourself Pre-Covid

Take a moment and think back to who you were in 2019 - or at least before mid March, 2020.

Not your job or your relationship status. You, on the inside, at the soul level:

Your priorities.
Your beliefs.
Your dreams.
Your definition of success.

How much of that is still the same?
For a lot of people, the answer is "not a lot."

Over the last several years, life has pushed us to examine nearly everything.

Relationships ended.
Careers changed.
Health became a priority.
Old identities dissolved.

Many people began questioning beliefs they had held for decades - even their entire lives. Others began seeking deeper meaning, purpose, and connection.

At psychic fairs, in readings, in classes, and in conversations, I have witnessed the same theme over and over again: People know they cannot go back to who they used to be.

The old version no longer fits. Yet, at first, the new version isn't fully formed. That space in between can feel uncomfortable, but it is also where transformation happens. If you feel this too, I invite you to reflect on what has shifted for you since 2020. What parts of yourself have emerged through these changes? I would love to connect with you through my social media channels and hear what reflections or insights have come forward for you.

What If This Isn't About a Golden Age?

One of the themes I keep feeling around this alignment is foundations: building, creating, and choosing what you truly want moving forward.

The question isn't:
"What is the universe going to do for me?"

The question is:
"What am I being called to build?"

A healthier body?
A more fulfilling career?
A stronger relationship?
A spiritual practice?
A business that aligns with who you are now?
A community?
A life that actually reflects who you have become?

I invite you to pause a moment to ask yourself what it is you are building - I will ask you again towards the end!

The Energy of 44

One thing people are noticing is that four outer planets are aligning at four degrees in their respective signs so many people connect this symbolism with the energy of 44 in numerology. The number 4 is often associated with foundations and 44 as the master builder.

For me, that symbolism resonates as I believe we are being asked to create stronger foundations for the future. To stop building our lives on fear, obligation, and old conditioning. And start building them on authenticity, purpose, and alignment.

The Fog Is Lifting

The strongest message I receive when I tune into this period is simple:

The fog is lifting. - not all at once or overnight. But enough that we can begin to see where we are heading.

Many people have spent years in uncertainty: questioning, searching, healing, releasing and learning. Now comes the next phase. Action - and I invite you to ensure that is inspired, intentional and aligned action. The kind that builds momentum.

As always, I love working with crystals as companions through these energetic shifts. They do not create the transformation for us - they help us to pause, reflect, and connect with the intentions we are choosing.

I have chosen four crystals that reflect the journey of this alignment: illumination, clarity, wisdom, and foundation.

Crystals for the Barbault Alignment: Building the Foundations of Your Future

The Barbault Alignment feels like an invitation to recognize what we already know, gain clarity on where we are headed, and consciously create strong foundations for the next chapter of our lives. The crystals that came forward for me reflect that journey.

Yooperlite – Illuminating Inner Truth

Yooperlite was the first crystal that came to mind. As a UV-reactive form of sodalite, it reminds me that what is revealed was never missing in the first place. The wisdom, truth, and knowledge we seek often already exist within us, waiting to be brought into conscious awareness. Just as Yooperlite reveals its hidden brilliance under ultraviolet light, it illuminates the truth already held within our soul, intuition, and subconscious mind. During this alignment, Yooperlite encourages us to trust ourselves more deeply and recognize that we may already know the answers we have been searching for.

Fluorite – Clarity for the Path Ahead

Once our inner truth has been illuminated, clarity becomes essential. Fluorite helps clear mental clutter, confusion, and overwhelm so we can focus on what truly matters. In a world filled with endless opinions, distractions, and competing priorities, Fluorite encourages discernment and focus. This alignment does not feel like a time to build everything at once. Rather, it feels like an opportunity to identify what is most important and move forward with intention. Fluorite helps us recognize where our energy will have the greatest impact and brings clarity to the path ahead.

Petrified Wood – Building from Experience

Petrified Wood carries the energy of wisdom earned through experience. What I love most about this crystal is that it reminds us we are not starting over. Every challenge, lesson, success, and setback has contributed to who we are today. As we move into a new cycle, Petrified Wood encourages us to honour the knowledge we have gained and use it as the foundation for what comes next. Too often we dismiss our past experiences, focusing instead on what we think we still need to learn. Petrified Wood reminds us that many of the tools we need are already in our toolbox.

Smoky Quartz – Creating Strong Foundations

A vision without a foundation remains only a dream. Smoky Quartz brings grounding, stability, and practicality to the process of transformation. It helps anchor ideas into reality and reminds us that lasting change is built one step at a time. While this alignment may inspire new possibilities and fresh perspectives, Smoky Quartz encourages us to take meaningful action. It asks us to move beyond inspiration and begin creating the structures that will support the future we are ready to step into.

Together, these four crystals tell a powerful story. Yooperlite illuminates the truth already within. Fluorite brings clarity and focus. Petrified Wood reminds us to build from the wisdom we have earned, and Smoky Quartz helps us create strong foundations in the physical world. When combined, they reflect what I believe is one of the most important messages of the Barbault Alignment: the future is not something that simply happens to us. It is something we consciously create through the choices we make, the wisdom we trust, and the foundations we build today.

Want to see these crystals up close and connect with their energy visually? Visit my youtube and social media channels through the links in the banner above, where I share crystal close-ups, videos, and more guidance around working with these beautiful tools.

What Are You Ready to Build?

Perhaps that is the real gift of this alignment - not a promise that life becomes easier - but an invitation to become more conscious, more willing to create the life your soul has been nudging you toward.

The old structures have shown us where they no longer work. The old versions of ourselves have shown us where they no longer fit.

The question now is:
What are you ready to build?

Because whether you follow astrology or not, one thing feels clear. A new chapter is beginning.

And this time, we get to choose how we write it.

If you would like to continue exploring these energies with me, you can subscribe to my updates where I share upcoming astrological insights, crystal guidance, and tools to support your own soul evolution.

With love and fire,
Hannah Carveth | New Intentions
Psychic Medium, Quantum Healer, Spiritual Coach, Teacher, Crystal Expert & Author