The critical midpoint between eclipse seasons; Jupiter squares Saturn, and Mercury aspects them both; Venus in sparkly Aquarius shakes things up with Uranus. No major lunation this week, but we look at the void-of-course Moon periods and take a listener question about what it means for a planet to be strong in your birth chart.
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Episode 269 | Capricorn Season: Strong Knees and a Thick Skin!
The Sun squares Neptune and enters Capricorn for the solstice. Venus trine Jupiter, celebrates the love we share with those who “speak our language.” The Last Quarter Moon in Libra calls for prioritizing loved ones and collaborating on future goals. And April answers a listener question about using the Sabian symbols with your birth chart.
Episode 268 | Gemini Full Moon: Be Curious and Stay Busy!
The chatty Gemini Full Moon; Mercury bids adieu to its latest retrograde period and celebrates with a sweet aspect to Venus. Relationship-oriented Venus and Mars face off in a contentious, but awareness-building opposition. And a listener question about ideas that come our way when Mercury is retrograde – are they all bad?
Episode 267 | Mars Retrograde: The Warrior Within!
Venus enters friendly Aquarius, the Sun and Mercury aspects Jupiter and Saturn, Mars turns retrograde, and the Pisces First Quarter Moon. Plus: A robust youth, the dream of society, and the acme of cheerful innocence!Episode 266 | Sagittarius New Moon: The Goddess of Opportunity!
Mercury enters its latest retrograde period; the Sun trines feisty Mars and the Moon’s North Node; the New Moon is in Sagittarius, sign of big dreams and adventures, but its square to Saturn says they won’t come true without some work. And Pluto through the houses.Episode 265 | Pluto enters Aquarius: Tearing Out Drywall!
A major shift as Pluto enters Aquarius for 19 years. The Sun enters its hopeful Sagittarius season; its aspects to Neptune, Pluto highlight harmony, healing, and letting go. Mercury opposes Jupiter, so double-check holiday travel plans. The Virgo Last Quarter Moon emphasizes purity of purpose and standing up stormy waves.
A Taurus Full Moon + Uranus brings startling revelations. Venus enters pragmatic Capricorn, lends motivation to North Node goals. Mercury in Sagittarius gets perspective and discipline from Saturn. The Sun makes a sizzling aspect with Uranus.
A Last Quarter Moon in Leeeeeooooo; the Sun squares Pluto right before it enters Scorpio; Venus trines the North Node; Mercury rests its head on Saturn’s strong shoulders; unexpected opportunities arise when Mars meets up with Uranus. And a mini-lesson about finding money in your chart.
Venus finishes her Scorpio journey with a series of aspects to Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, then enters Sagittarius; the Sun squares Mars on its way to a spicy Aries Full Moon; a listener question about using a lunar phase template to work with transiting planets.
The Capricorn First Quarter Moon is one of the best all year for taking action on a plan. The cosmic lovers, Venus and Mars, meet in a steamy trine. Mercury enters Scorpio, Jupiter and Pluto change direction, and the Sun and Jupiter bring optimism and, possibly, a bit of luck.