Mercury reconnects with the Sun and Pluto, Venus returns to Pisces and conjoins Neptune, one last eclipse in Aries, and Neptune enters Aries for the first time since 1861. And a listener question about the impact of having many retrograde planets in your birth chart.
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TRANSCRIPT Ep. 283 | Solar Eclipse + Neptune in Aries: Boom!
Astrology Highlights for March 17-23, 2025: A Venus Star Story
Episode 282 | The Sun Meets Venus: The Star Point!
TRANSCRIPT Ep. 282 | The Sun Meets Venus: The Star Point!
Astrology Highlights for March 10-16, 2025: A Change is as Good as a Rest
“A change is as good as a rest,” as the old saying goes. And it really is amazing how much energy can be unleashed by the tiniest alteration in routine. It doesn’t need to be anything dramatic; perhaps a different breakfast, a new route to work, takeout for dinner – just something outside the usual.
Episode 281 | Virgo Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse: Clearing Out the Stress!
Welcome to eclipse season and a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo. Should you be terrifiiiiied?™ The Sun makes a conjunction to demanding Saturn but gets relief from by Uranus. Mercury makes a conjunction to retrograde Venus just a couple of days before he begins his own retrograde period. And a listener question about the significance of the Midheaven and IC as South and North points in the chart.

Venus’s retrograde period generally reminds us to treat ourselves well, because if we don’t value ourselves, no one else will. And when Venus comes together with the Sun, it marks an important chapter in a story of love, creativity, and self-regard.
The Sun conjoins the North Node and Neptune, then enters its Aries Season. Venus comes together with Pluto and with the Sun to explore what’s essential and joyful. The Capricorn Last Quarter Moon reviews our accomplishments. And a mini-lesson on the Venus Star Point.
Mercury favors moving fast, thinking fast, and talking even faster. It’s not that we’ve forgotten the gentle wisdom of the Pisces journey; it’s just that Aries tends to bring more interest in new challenges and fresh ideas than in soul-searching and reflection.
Episode 280 | The Sun Meets Mars: A Fiery Dance! This week: It’s the calm before the astrological storm, but Mercury, the ruler of the First Quarter Moon in Gemini, enters zesty Aries and makes an aspect with Pluto. The Sun and Mars flow in a harmonious trine aspect, bringing …