Big Sky Astrology Podcast

254 | Podathon Day Five: Pluto in Sagittarius, with Anna Hull!

It’s the final day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In today’s planetary news, the Moon in Libra aspects Jupiter and Mercury, then goes void-of-course on a square to Pluto. Also, communication gets wonky when Mercury squares Uranus. A look at the Sun’s opposition to Saturn on Saturday, and Mercury entering Virgo on Sunday. And April interviews fellow astrologer, Anna Hull, who represents the Pluto in Sagittarius generation! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of six fabulous prizes!
Make your donation of $25 or more no later than Mon. Sep. 9 at 11:59 pm PDT to be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a reading or eclipse report!
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Timestamps
[0:36] It’s the big finale of our 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes!
[2:46] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading, and three lucky donors will win a copy of April’s Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report. To be entered in the drawing for a chance to win one of these prizes, make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight on Monday, Sep. 9th. The drawing will be held on Sep. 10th, and winners will be notified by email.
[3:49] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of donors-only YouTube videos on New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly a quarterly review.
[4:18] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome, and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends.
[5:46] Summary of the episode.
[6:21] Moon Report! Moon in Libra’s aspects and VOC period, then enters Scorpio.
[8:32] Mercury squares Uranus today (9:20 pm PDT) at 27°14’ Leo-Taurus. Communications could get a little wonky. On the flip side, breakthroughs of inspiration could occur.
[9:51] The Sun makes its annual opposition to Saturn on Saturday, Sep. 7 (9:35 pm PDT) at 16°01’ Virgo-Pisces. Getting things done could take a little bit longer and may require more effort.
[10:46] Mercury enters one of its home signs, Virgo, on Sep. 8 (11:50 pm PDT). It’s in Virgo until Sep. 26, 2024, when it enters Libra. An excellent time to approach any matters that require analytical thought, troubleshooting, and organization.
[11:43] Pluto in Sagittarius generation - Pluto was in Sagittarius between Jan. 17, 1995, and Nov. 26, 2008. During that time, Pluto retrograded into Scorpio between April 20 and Nov. 10, 1995, and peeked ahead into Capricorn from Jan. 25 to June 13, 2008, before leaving Sagittarius for good on Nov. 26, 2008. Overall, Pluto was in Sagittarius for a little over 12.9 years.
[12:55] Those born between 1995 and 2008 are typically considered part of Generation Z.
[13:59] Interview: Pluto in Sagittarius with Anna Hull.
[14:57] What characterizes the Pluto in Sagittarius generation, especially in relation to astrological practitioners?
[17:07] Some of the differences between the Pluto in Scorpio and Pluto in Sagittarius generations.
[19:22] What is the Pluto in Sagittarius generation bringing to the astrological table?
[22:48] The hyphenated Pluto in Sagittarius generation
[24:18] A comparison of Pluto in Sagittarius to Pluto in Aquarius. Is it Pluto’s job to be positive?
[28:56] More thoughts about Pluto in Sagittarius.
[31:54] What is a preconception or a misconception that people may have about the Pluto in Sagittarius generation, especially in astrology?
[34:01] And that's a wrap for The Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join April again next week for another episode!

253 | Podathon Day Four: Pluto in Scorpio, with Gwen Yi!

Welcome to Episode 253 of the Big Sky Astrology Podcast, and the fourth day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today: The Moon in Libra, conjoined Venus, urges us to play nice and find fair solutions to conflicts. And April interviews fellow astrologer Gwen Yi for a deep conversation about the Pluto in Scorpio generation! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for a chance to win one of six fabulous prizes!
Tune in tomorrow for the final day of the Podathon! 
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Timestamps
[0:36 ] It’s the 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes!
[2:50] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading, and three lucky donors will win a copy of April’s Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report! To be entered in the drawing, make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight on Monday, Sep. 9th. The drawing will be held on Sep. 10th, and winners will be notified by email.
[3:53] Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of donor-only YouTube videos coming this year, covering New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly quarterly reviews!
[4:11] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the show on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome - and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends.
[5:43] Summary of the episode.
[6:19] Moon Report! The Moon conjoins Venus today (Sep. 5, 2024, at 2:12 am PDT). Diplomacy, playing nice, and negotiating are the watchwords for the day; if you find yourself in conflict, try hard to find a fair and gentle solution.
[7:43] Pluto was Scorpio between Nov. 5, 1983-Nov. 10, 1995. It briefly retrograded into late Libra between May 18-Aug. 27, 1984 and glimpsed into Sagittarius between Jan. 17-April 20, 1995. Overall, Pluto was in Scorpio for a little over 11 ½ years.
[8:53] People born between 1983 and 1995, while Pluto was in Scorpio, are typically considered part of the Millennial Generation, also known as Generation Y.
[9:05] Millennials are known for growing up during the rise of the internet and digital technology. They're often associated with traits like being technologically savvy, focused on education, with a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility. This generation is also dedicated to truth and to facing whatever is difficult and transcending it.
[9:28] Intro to interview with Pluto in Scorpio astrologer, Gwen Yi, also known as The Asian Astrologer.
[10:38] How Gwen began studying astrology and what her path has been like up to now.
[14:35] Gwen’s experience so far as a professional astrologer.
[18:07] What is the Pluto in Scorpio generation doing to change the field of astrology? What are some of the strengths and maybe a few of the drawbacks to Pluto in Scorpio’s approaches?
[20:54] A discussion of some of the differences between the Pluto generations.
[22:23] What are some changes that Gwen, as a representative of Pluto in Scorpio, would like to see in astrology?
[25:00] Speculations on what the Pluto in Capricorn people are going to be like.
[26:30] Final thoughts about the Pluto in Scorpio generation.
[27:09] Make sure to check out Gwen’s The Asian Astrologer substack and her lovely Instagram page.
[28:46] And that's a bleeping wrap 🙂 for the fourth day of The Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join April again tomorrow morning for one final episode to wrap up the Podathon!

252 | Podathon Day Three: Pluto in Libra with Kirstin Vasgaard!

Welcome to Episode 252 of the Big Sky Astrology Podcast, and the third day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today, the Moon finishes its trip through Virgo with a couple of challenging aspects, before easing into Libra. Mars enters protective Cancer (not one of its favorite signs) for a two-month sojourn. And April interviews Pluto in Libra astrologer Kirstin Vasgaard for insights into that generation’s gifts and challenges. Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes!
Tune in tomorrow for Day Four of the Podathon for a look at the Pluto in Scorpio generation! 
Read a full transcript of this episode.
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Timestamps
[0:36] It’s the 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! Today's guest is Kirstin Vasgaard!
[3:17] Info on prizes and how to donate to the show!
[4:21] Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's private series of YouTube videos on New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly a quarterly review.
[4:44] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends.
[5:49] Summary of the episode.
[6:22] Moon Report! The Moon squares Mars today (Sep. 4, 9:00 am PDT) at 29°54’ Virgo-Gemini. Stress can come to a boil! Six minutes later (9:06 am PDT), the Moon trines Pluto at 29°54’ Virgo-Capricorn. This brings an invitation to contain our tempers and project cool detachment. The Moon is then Void-of-Course for 5 minutes before it enters Libra (9:11 am PDT). This is a chance to change patterns around stress and anger.
[7:17] Mars enters the sign of its fall, Cancer (Sep. 4, 2024, 12:46 pm PDT, through Nov. 3, 2024). Passive aggression can become the mode of attack, with a lot of sneaky, undermining, and subtle emotional warfare during this time. Mars in Cancer ensures that we will not hesitate to protect our loved ones, our homes, and our sources of sustenance.
[8:42] The Pluto in Libra generation - Pluto was in Libra between Oct. 4, 1971, and Aug. 27, 1984.
[9:43] These people correspond roughly to Generation X, born roughly between 1965 and 1980, and the Millennial Generation, born between 1981 and 1996. This is a generation that bridged the analog and digital worlds. They are a practical group with a unique perspective on relationships in general.
[10:50] Interview: Pluto in Libra with Kirstin Vasgaard. Visit her website, KirstinVasgaard.co, on socials @astrologyforselfhealers.
[11:53] Kirstin shares her experience as a 29° Pluto in Libra native.
[12:53] Conversations about major Pluto transits such as the conjunction, square, and opposition.
[20:43] How is the Pluto in Libra generation different from the Pluto in Leo and Pluto in Virgo generations?
[24:26] What does the Pluto in Libra generation bring to the astrological table?
[27:02] How to find Kirstin, her offerings and some thoughts to ponder about the Pluto in Libra generation.
[29:28] And that's a wrap for the third day of The Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! MAKE YOUR DONATION at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join April again tomorrow morning for another episode!

251 | Podathon Day Two: Pluto in Virgo with Armand Diaz!

Welcome to Episode 251 of the Big Sky Astrology Podcast, and the second day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today: The Moon in Virgo opposes Saturn and squares Jupiter; Venus conjoins the South Node; and April interviews astrologer Armand Diaz, who represents the hard-working, often overlooked Pluto in Virgo generation that they share! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of our fabulous prizes!
Tune in tomorrow for Day Three of the Podathon, featuring a discussion of Pluto in Libra with astrologer Kirstin Vasgaard!
Read a full transcript of this episode.
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Timestamps
[0:35] It’s the 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes!
[2:53] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, a $275 value. Two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading with April, a $215 value. Three lucky donors will win a copy of a Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report, a $35 value. To be entered in the drawing, make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight on Monday, September 9th. The drawing will be held on September 10th, and winners will be notified by email.
[4:00] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's private series of YouTube videos on New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly a quarterly review. 
[4:21] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends.
[5:22] Summary of the episode.
[6:10] Moon Report! The Moon opposes Saturn on Sep. 3 (5:37 am PDT) at 16°23’ Virgo-Pisces. The morning may not flow in the easiest way. A few hours later (11:34 am PDT), the Moon squares Jupiter at 19°20’ Virgo-Gemini. Gridlock may ease, but energy could get scattered, or you may realize that you bitten off more than you can chew.
[7:23] Venus conjoins the South Node as well today (4:58 pm PDT) at 06°39’ Libra. Take a moment to appreciate everything you've learned from former relationships and your past financial missteps.
[8:34] Pluto in Virgo was a relatively short generation, only 14 ½ years, Oct. 19, 1956-Oct. 4, 1971. Pluto retrograded into Leo between Jan. 14-Aug. 18, 1957 and between April 11-June 10, 1958. It also peeked into Libra between Oct. 4, 1971 and April 16, 1972, before leaving Virgo for good.  
[9:11] In non-astrological terms, this generation is sometimes lumped in with the baby boomers. Pluto in Virgo native’s developmental reference points were Watergate, the Reagan era and the AIDS crisis. They were the first generation that didn't remember life before television. This rather workmanlike generation is easy to overlook.
[10:10] Interview: Pluto in Virgo with Armand Diaz.
[11:56] What makes the Pluto in Virgo generation stand out, especially as astrologers?
[15:11] How has the Pluto in Virgo generation changed or is changing the field of astrology in their own quiet little way?
[18:03] The changes the Pluto in Virgo generation have seen in astrology. Check out Armand’s book Integral Astrology: Understanding the Ancient Discipline in the Contemporary World.
[22:25] Diversity, community and hierarchy discussion.
[26:26] Commonalities between the Pluto in Virgo and Pluto in Sagittarius generations.
[28:00] Let April know if you are interested in hearing the full interviews with the different Pluto generations by emailing her at april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com.
[28:48] And that's a wrap for the second day of The Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! MAKE YOUR DONATION at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join April again tomorrow morning for another episode!

250 | Podathon Day One: Pluto in Leo with Linea Van Horn!

Welcome to the first day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In this week's five special daily episodes, April covers the day's major astrological news and interviews an astrologer from five different Pluto sign generations! Today: the Virgo New Moon hits the reset button on health, work, and getting organized. Mars square Neptune asks us what we can do to make work more meaningful. And April interviews fellow astrologer, Linea Van Horn about the Pluto in Leo generation. Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of our fabulous prizes!
Tune in tomorrow for Day Two of the Podathon, and April’s interview with Pluto in Virgo astrologer Armand Diaz!
Read a full transcript of this episode.
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Timestamps
[0:36] It’s the 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes!
[3:05] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, a $275 value. Two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading with April, a $215 value. Three lucky donors will win a copy of her Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report, a $35 value, to help you prepare for the upcoming Sep. and Oct. eclipses. To be entered in the drawing to possibly win one of these prizes, you need to make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight on Monday, Sep. 9th. The drawing will be held on Sep. 10th, and winners will be notified by email.
[4:27] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of YouTube videos on New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly a quarterly review.
[4:59] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome, and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends.
[6:53] Planetary News: The Sun is leading up to its annual opposition with Saturn this Saturday. Keep pushing for the things that are important to you, but don't expect them to go all that smoothly.
[7:28] Moon Report! This Labor Day Monday, Sep. 2, brings the Virgo New Moon (6:55 pm PDT), at 11º04’ Virgo. This is the annual reset point for matters related to health, daily work, routines, and how we give ourselves in service to the world.
[9:51] Over the coming three years, this particular New Moon will unfold in a new lunar phase family cycle (LPFC). Look for developments in this New Moon’s intentions at the First Quarter Moon on June 2, 2025, the Full Moon on March 3, 2026 and the Last Quarter Moon on Nov. 30, 2026.
[10:30] Mars squares Neptune on Sep. 2 (9:09 pm PDT) at 28º59’ Gemini and Pisces. This is the opening action point in a Mars-Neptune cycle that began on April 14, 2022, at 0º Pisces. Does your work feels meaningful? What changes can we make to improve that.
[11:53] Interview with Pluto in Leo astrologer, Linea Van Horn of astrologeratlarge.com. Pluto was in Leo from June 13, 1939 - June 10, 1958, with little peeks ahead into Virgo between Oct. 19, 1956 – Jan. 14, 1957, and between Aug 18, 1957 - April 11, 1958, for a total of nearly 19 years. The Pluto in Leo generation are known as the “baby boomers.”
[15:53] Leo is a sign of the self. During the Pluto in Leo years, astrology has been developed as a tool for self-help, self-recognition, development of the self and learning about psychological issues through an astrological lens.
[16:44] Through the leadership of the Pluto in Leo generation, we have developed a plethora of astrological groups, organizations, conferences, and publications. Astrology gained more acceptance, and the the drive to retranslate ancient texts was led by this generation, specifically by the three Robs; Rob Hand, Rob Zoller and Robert Schmidt. The personal computer has revolutionized the field of astrology and those computers were largely designed by Pluto in Leo programmers.
[19:55] Reflections on the Pluto opposition experienced by the Pluto in Leo generation. Astrologer Geraldine Hatch Hannon was mentioned.
[22:37] Downsides to Pluto in Leo.
[24:23] Changes in the field of astrology that the Pluto in Leo generation have witnessed. Check out Michael Lutin's prescient Vanity Fair article. French astrologer Andre Barbault, was also mentioned.
[33:22] And that's a wrap for the first day of The Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join us again tomorrow morning for another episode!

249 | Pluto in Capricorn's Last, Secret Business Conference!

This week: A communicative Last Quarter Moon in buzzy Gemini; Venus embraces Uranus and the unexpected, seeks clarity as it opposes Neptune, and enters harmony-loving Libra; Mercury turns direct, and holds the door for Uranus as it turns retrograde; Pluto revisits Capricorn for one last top-secret meeting; and a listener question about the language of eclipses. Plus: Treadmills and carrier pigeons, walking-around money, and the power of beauty!
Also: the Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon begins next week! Each Labor Day weekday, you can look forward to a new episode featuring the planetary highlights for each day along with interviews featuring astrologers from each of the Pluto generations that are practicing astrology: Pluto in Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius! There will be chances to win prizes, and also a special new gift for all donors. Stay tuned next week for details!
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Timestamps
[2:23] Moon Report! At the Gemini Last Quarter Moon (Aug. 26, 2:26 am PDT), reach out to those who might have good ideas or contacts for you. But be aware that Mercury is still retrograde, and watch out for miscommunications.
[3:50] This is the Last Quarter in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began at the May 30, 2022 New Moon, at 09º03’ Gemini. The First Quarter in this cycle was on Feb. 27, 2023, the Full Moon on Nov. 27, 2023.
[4:39] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Aug. 28 (12:14 am PDT), the Moon in Gemini squares Neptune in Pisces. It's VOC for 1 1/2 hours, then enters Cancer (1:47 am PDT). Use both your feelings and logic to reach more well-rounded solutions.
[5:45] On Aug. 30 (8:24 am PDT), the Moon in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces, is VOC for 1 hour 45 minutes, then enters Leo (10:09 am PDT). Appreciate the coziness of your home and the routines that you really do value.
[7:01] The Moon sextiles Mars on Sep. 1 (5:25 pm PDT). It's VOC for 3 hours and 23 minutes before it enters Virgo (8:48 pm PDT). Are you getting enough good socialization? 
[8:04] On Aug. 27 (12:24 am PDT), Venus trines Uranus (27º14’ Virgo-Taurus). Enjoy the unexpected, and find beauty in what's unusual.
[9:37] Venus opposes Neptune (Aug. 28, 1:25 pm PDT, 29º08’ Virgo-Pisces. There could be a sense of urgency surrounding a purchase, but it might be best to wait it out for a couple of days until the fog clears.
[11:19] Also on Aug. 28 (2:14 pm PDT), Mercury stations to turn direct on the Sabian symbol, 22 Leo, A carrier pigeon. Open the flood gates and let those messages flow in.
[13:27] Venus enters one of her home signs, Libra, on Aug. 29 (6:23 am PDT) through Sep. 21. What needS to be released to restore balance to our lives?
[15:33] On Aug. 29 (7:32 am PDT), Venus trines Pluto at 00°03’ Libra-Aquarius, emphasizing the power of beauty and of money. The Sabian symbol for Venus is 1 Libra, A butterfly made perfect by a dart through it. Venus-Pluto sees the beauty even in the things that are a little harsh. 
[17:15] Uranus stations retrograde on Sep. 1 (8:18 am PDT, through Jan. 30, 2025). What makes you unconventional, unique? You might find, while Uranus is retrograde, that you’re ready to make some changes.
[18:52] Pluto enters Capricorn (Sep. 1, 4:57 pm PDT). It turns direct on Oct. 12 and enters Aquarius for next 20 years on Nov. 19, 2024. Pluto on the very last degree of Capricorn has a sense of urgency about it. Its Sabian symbol is, A secret business conference.
[20:30] Listener Eclipso, whose question about the eclipse Saros Cycle was answered on Episode 243, asks about the language of eclipses.
[26:33] If you’d like to have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line.
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248 | Aquarius Full Moon: Looking for Escape Hatch!

This (busy) week: The Full Moon in Aquarius highlights the tension between individualism and the collective; Venus’ aspects to Saturn and Mars call for restraining animal impulses and getting serious about relationships; Jupiter and Saturn struggle to coordinate the gas pedal and the brake pedal; the Sun squares wild and wooly Uranus just before entering meticulous, service-oriented Virgo. And April answers a listener question about the mysterious 8th house of the chart. Plus: A dog in the fight, accountants, and sex, death and taxes.
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Timestamps
[1:26] Moon Report! The Aquarius Full Moon (Aug. 19, 11:26 AM PDT, 27°15’ Aquarius) is in stressful aspect to Uranus, highlighting tension between individuals and the collective. Look to the Scorpio house in your chart for relief.
[4:16] Specifically, the Sun’s (Leo’s ruler) square to Uranus (modern ruler of Aquarius) (Aug. 19, 9:45 am PDT) marks a time to let ourselves change, whether or not we want to.
[6:45] As Venus opposes Saturn (Aug. 19, 1:29 am PDT, 17º29’ Virgo-Pisces), relationships could get more serious and finances more stagnant. Try to move toward a more central and shared purpose. Venus-Saturn in aspect to Mars-Jupiter in Gemini. Tension, impatience and volatile tempers could factor into relational and financial matters at this time as well. Be mindful of your words.
[8:56] Jupiter squares Saturn (Aug. 19, 2:46 pm PDT, 17°27’ Gemini-Pisces), the first dynamic point in the Jupiter-Saturn cycle that in Dec. 2020. This is the first of three Jupiter-Saturn squares, with the second on Dec. 24, 2024, the last on June 15, 2025. Anxieties concerning inflation and the economy will be high. Check out Ray Merriman if you would like to learn more about financial astrology.
[11:41] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This week's Full Moon is part of a cycle that began at the Feb. 19, 2023 New Moon. The First Quarter action point in this cycle was on Nov. 20, 2023, and the Last Quarter is on May 20, 2025.
[13:15] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Aug. 19 (11:26 am PDT), the Moon opposes the Sun (the Aquarius Full Moon). The Moon is VOC for 4 hours, 26 minutes before entering Pisces (3:51 pm PDT). Reflect on what you want for yourself and how that impacts your contribution to others.
[14:23] On Aug. 21 (2:53 pm PDT), the Moon conjoins Neptune, is VOC for one hour and nine minutes, then enters Aries (4:01 pm PDT). Initiate better boundaries. Merge with Neptune by swimming, being near the water, soaking in a tub. Hydrate!
[16:26] On Aug. 23 (5:44 am PDT), the Moon trines Mercury, is VOC for 11 ¼ hours, then enters Taurus (5 pm PDT). If you quarreled with somebody during that Aquarius Full Moon, clear the air and reconcile.
[17:19] On Aug. 25 (6:40 pm PDT), the Moon sextiles Neptune; it’s VOC for 1 hour and 23 minutes, then enters Gemini (8:03 pm PDT). If you’ve avoided expressing your feelings, or are easily overwhelmed by them, form routines that help you manage those feelings.
[19:06] On Aug. 22 (7:55 am PDT) the Sun enters Virgo, until Sep. 22, 2024. Take this opportunity to get medical checkups for yourself and your pets. Deep-clean your home and garden. Fix what’s broken. Since Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, is still retrograde, things from the past could reemerge.
[21:35] Venus squares Mars on Aug. 22 (8:20 pm PDT) at 22º08’ Virgo-Gemini. Expect conflicts in relationships, values and finances. Venus is on Sabian symbol, 23 Virgo, An animal trainer. Will we dig in to one thing at a time, or let ourselves be distracted and move in a lot of different directions at the same time?
[23:37] Listener Jolene asks about the 8th house in astrology.
[28:51] If you’d like to have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line.
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247 | Scorpio First Quarter Moon: Say "No" to Intoxicated Chickens!

This week, the Scorpio First Quarter Moon says “no” to intoxicated chickens; Mars finds its equilibrium between Jupiter and Saturn; Mercury Rx re-enters Leo and squares Uranus; Venus needs to check its spending as it squares Jupiter; and April tackles a couple of listener questions about fixed stars. Plus: A marital crown, Lincoln vs. Darwin, and Bon Jovi's brush with Algol!
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[1:09] Moon Report! The Scorpio First Quarter Moon (Aug. 12, 8:19 am PDT, 20º24’ Scorpio-Leo) is on the Sabian symbol 21 Scorpio, A soldier derelict in his duty, and the Sun is on 21 Leo, Chickens intoxicated. Take a stripped-down, focused action on those Leo New Moon intentions.
[3:25] This is the First Quarter in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began on Nov. 13, 2023, at the New Moon at 20º43’ Scorpio. The Full Moon in this LPFC comes on May 12, 2025, the Last Quarter on Feb. 9, 2026.
[4:50] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Aug. 13 (2:01 am PDT), the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune. It's VOC for one hour and then enters Sagittarius (3:01 am PDT). If you are recognizing deception or trouble as it comes your way, that is a reward in and of itself.
[5:59] On Aug. 15 (9:52 am PDT), the Moon in Sagittarius trines Mercury in Leo. The Moon will be VOC for about an hour, then enters Capricorn (10:51 am PDT). This combination can help us get our point across to others by being imaginative, clever, and presenting things in an engaging way.
[7:03] On Aug. 17 (1:43 pm PDT), the Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune. It's VOC for about an hour, then enters Aquarius (2:44 pm PDT). Review habits and instigate new habits related to creating practical structures that guide intuition, creativity, and vision.
[7:45] Mars conjuncts Jupiter on Aug. 14 (8:21 am PDT, 16º40’ Gemini). Go ahead and multi-task but don’t give in to scattered thinking and actions.
[9:17] Mars squares Saturn at 17º42’ Gemini and Pisces on Aug. 15 (10:30 pm PDT). The Sabian symbol for Mars is 18 Gemini, Two Chinese men converse in their native tongue, while Saturn is on 18 Pisces, A gigantic tent. Making progress could be slow and full of obstacles but in the end, integrity and inclusivity are achieved.
[11:41] Mercury retrograde reenters Leo on Aug. 14 (5:15 pm PDT) and during this time it will be recovering the territory that it covered July 17-25. On Sep. 8, 2024, Mercury recovers this same territory again. Now is the time to get clarity on some projects that were dropped previously.
[12:29] Mercury retrograde squares Uranus (Aug. 18, 2:47 am PDT) at 27º10’ Leo and Taurus. Mercury is on Sabian symbol, Many little birds on a limb of a large tree. Think back to around July 21; if any technical or communicative issues were unresolved then, use this aspect to find a solution.
[13:58] Mercury conjuncts the Sun on Aug. 18 (6:58 pm PDT, 26º35’ Leo) on the Sabian symbol 27 Leo, Daybreak. When Mercury is about 17’ of arc within conjunction with the Sun, it's in a powerful condition called “cazimi.” At this conjunction, that's between about 3:30 pm and 10:45 pm PDT. If any communications or technical projects fell off the radar around July 22, use this cazimi period to tackle them.
[16:13] Venus squares Jupiter (Aug. 18, 10:53 pm PDT) at 17º21’ Virgo and Gemini. Do not write “big idea” checks that Venus in Virgo has to cash.
[18:05] Listeners Julie and Twirl ask questions about fixed stars, specifically Alphecca and Algol. April cites Bernadette Brady’ Brady’s Book of Fixed Stars, Reinhold Ebertin’s The Combination of Stellar Influences and Vivian Robson’s The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology.
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