Big Sky Astrology Podcast

098 | Podathon Day Five: What Accents?!

It’s the final day of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode: April & Jen celebrate a Venus-ruled Friday and the Venus-ruled Moon in Taurus! We talk about the void-of-course Moon, what the Moon enjoys when it’s in Gemini, and answer questions from non-imaginary sponsor Shellie Crow and listener Lara in Denmark, who has us asking the musical question, “What accents??”
This week, April & Jen bring you five daily mini-episodes in our Podathon extravaganza! JOIN US for up-close-and-personal looks at each day’s aspects! THRILL to our special Podathon theme! And best of all, HEAR ABOUT all the treats and opportunities coming your way as a donor to the podcast!
Everyone who pledges $5 or more during our fundraising timeline will receive invitations to two special bonus episodes for this week’s equinox and December’s solstice! And everyone who pledges $25 or more will be entered in our drawing to win great prizes that can be enjoyed by listeners around the world, including readings with April, a fab astrological poster from The Elegant Universe, and an offering from the Big Sky Astrology online store!
DEADLINE: To be entered in the drawing, we must receive your donation of $25 or more no later than SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, at 11:59 pm PACIFIC time. Winners will be announced by email on OCTOBER 4 and also in our OCTOBER 11 episode! Donate at https://www.bigskyastropod.com!
Join us for daily PODATHON episodes through Friday, Sep. 24! Make your donation at https://www.bigskyastropod.com.
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-98/
0:30 – We are brimming with enthusiasm, pep, and verve, as we finish Podathon week! Make your contribution at https://www.bigskyastropod.com. (And to learn about the astrology poster: https://www.tha-elegant-universe.com.)
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5:34 – Friday is ruled by Venus! We talked about the planets’ rulership of the days in Ep. 3: https://bit.ly/39vJmSZ
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6:00 – *MOONWATCH* The Taurus Moon joins Uranus (9:56am - ALL TIMES ARE PDT) and opposes Venus at 1:15pm. Beautify your home, get some flowers, have a relaxing day.
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7:18 – Sep. 25, as we recover from the thrill of Podathon, the Moon sextiles Neptune at 12:23am, squares Jupiter at 3:48am, and goes void-of-course (VOC) at 6:09am on a trine to Pluto.
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8:11 – More on the VOC Moon in Ep. 43 (https://bit.ly/3kuEIer) and Ep. 23 (https://bit.ly/39uusMY). The Moon’s last aspect before leaving a sign describes how matters of the previous 2-3 days resolve.
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9:15 – With the Moon/Pluto trine, there is the sense of having made some progress about something over the past 2-3 days, if only a change in perspective. Moon enters Gemini at 5:36pm.
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10:42 – The mood of a Gemini Moon is information-heavy. Return phone calls and emails, catch up on your reading, binge Ted Lasso!
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11:42 – On Sep. 25, Mars in Libra trines Saturn in Aquarius at 2:50pm. This is a productive aspect in social air signs; get a group together to accomplish something.
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13:16 – Delightful listener Lara from Denmark asks a good question (in an adorable accent!) about how to understand conjunctions in the birth chart. We resist the urge to burst into song as we answer. Not that she’d mind if we had!
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14:56 – The influence of conjunctions in the chart depends on the planets involved. These planets can only work in tandem – and some are more comfortable together than others!
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18:33 – April responds to a question from non-imaginary sponsor Shellie Crow about April’s artwork! Examples at her website: https://www.bigskyastrology.com
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21:01 – That’s a wrap on PODATHON II! Thanks for listening, celebrating with us, and of course for your contributions! We’re closing in on our 100th episode AND two years of podcasting, and it wouldn’t be the same without all of you!

097 | Podathon Day Four: Cosmic Camaraderie!

It’s Day Four of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode:
The Moon in Taurus, and Venus in Scorpio opposed Uranus in Taurus, trigger the larger theme of the ongoing square between Saturn and Uranus – which is, incidentally, the subject of a timely listener email question. Plus: planetary fellowship and cosmic camaraderie!
This week, April & Jen bring you five daily mini-episodes in our Podathon extravaganza! JOIN US for up-close-and-personal looks at each day’s aspects! THRILL to our special Podathon theme! And best of all, HEAR ABOUT all the treats and opportunities coming your way as a donor to the podcast!
Everyone who pledges $5 or more during our fundraising timeline will receive invitations to two special bonus episodes for this week’s equinox and December’s solstice! And everyone who pledges $25 or more will be entered in our drawing to win great prizes that can be enjoyed by listeners around the world, including readings with April, a fab astrological poster from The Elegant Universe, and an offering from the Big Sky Astrology online store!
DEADLINE: To be entered in the drawing, we must receive your donation of $25 or more no later than SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, at 11:59 pm PACIFIC time. Winners will be announced by email on OCTOBER 4 and also in our OCTOBER 11 episode! Donate at https://www.bigskyastropod.com!
Join us for daily PODATHON episodes through Friday, Sep. 24! Make your donation at https://www.bigskyastropod.com. We thank you!
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-97/
0:30 – Join us in fellowship and cosmic camaraderie! And if you love the podcast, please support us with your financial contribution: https://www.bigskyastropod.com. (And to learn about the astrology poster: https://www.tha-elegant-universe.com.)
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5:14 – Venus at 14.19 Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus in the wee hours (2:41 am PDT). Venus in Scorpio can get so focused on what it wants that it can overlook other, promising possibilities. But the opposition to Uranus awakens us to other opportunities in relationships or finances that we might otherwise have missed. Create space in your life for new things, and a little breathing room in your relationships.
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8:20 – Venus and Uranus remind us that the Lunar Nodes move into the Scorpio/Taurus axis early next year, and our opening eclipse in those signs is the Nov. 19 Lunar Eclipse in Taurus. We cover these in our donors-only special Equinox episode – donate just $5 to receive access to it, as well as the December Solstice episode! https://www.bigskyastropod.com
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8:54 – MOONWATCH! Today, the Moon enters Taurus at 5:38 am PDT, and it’s time to take things slower and easier. Moods are a little more stable when the Moon is in Taurus. But the Moon’s square to Saturn (7:40 pm PDT) and conjunction to Uranus (9:56 am PDT), trigger the underlying tension of the ongoing Saturn/Uranus square. Which brings us to…
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11:11 – A timely question from listener Birgitta about how long the Saturn/Uranus square will be plaguing influencing us? These titans meet each other in three exact aspects this year, on Feb. 17, June 14, and Dec. 24. But in Oct. 2022, Saturn stations direct within a hair’s breadth of square with Uranus. So throughout most of 2022, we can expect more clashes between regulation/rules and the breaking rules/recreating societal structures.
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13:10 – For more thoughts on the Saturn/Uranus squares, revisit Ep. 69, Saturn and Uranus: That escalated quickly! https://www.bigskyastrology.com/episode-69/

096 | Podathon Day Three: Sun Psych!

It’s Day Three of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode: April psyches Jen out with a new Sunwatch segment to celebrate the Libra Equinox! It’s harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, spring for our antipodal podpals. We then offer a Moonwatch shoutout to today’s Aries Moon, including a couple of its key aspects before it turns void-of-course. Plus: peace, positivity, and puppies!
This week, April & Jen bring you five daily mini-episodes in our Podathon extravaganza! JOIN US for up-close-and-personal looks at each day’s aspects! THRILL to our special Podathon theme! And best of all, HEAR ABOUT all the treats and opportunities coming your way as a donor to the podcast!
Everyone who pledges $5 or more during our fundraising timeline will receive invitations to two special bonus episodes for today’s equinox and December’s solstice! And everyone who pledges $25 or more will be entered in our drawing to win great prizes that can be enjoyed by listeners around the world, including readings with April, a fab astrological poster from The Elegant Universe, and an offering from the Big Sky Astrology online store!
DEADLINE: To be entered in the drawing, we must receive your donation of $25 or more no later than SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, at 11:59 pm PACIFIC time. Winners will be announced by email on OCTOBER 4 and also in our OCTOBER 11 episode! Donate at https://www.bigskyastropod.com!
Join us for daily PODATHON episodes through Friday, Sep. 24! Make your donation at https://www.bigskyastropod.com. We thank you!
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-96/
0:30 – This week, April and Jen are putting the fun in fundraising! (And to learn about the astrology poster: https://www.tha-elegant-universe.com.)
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5:43 – The Sun’s ingress into the sign of Libra (Sep. 22, 12:21 pm PDT) marks the beginning of autumn and the peak of harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, and in the Southern Hemisphere it’s time to plant new seeds for spring.
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6:53 – Libra has a contrary side, sometimes playing Devil’s advocate in an attempt to bring balance to a conversation, and it won’t hesitate to fight for justice, equality, and fairness. We hasten to add that Libra also lives up to its reputation of loving peace, harmony, and puppies as well. Especially puppies.
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9:53 – Relationships, ruled by Libra, also benefit from the airing of disagreements. And kittens!
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10:34 – More about the Libra Equinox season in our special donor-only episode! Donate just $5 to get access to it! https://www.bigskyastropod.com
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10:49 – Now it’s really Moonwatch! The Moon is still in Aries today. Be cautious of heeding an offer represented by the Sun sextile Jupiter at 4:42 pm, because the Moon square Pluto at 5:37 pm PDT suggests there might be something under the surface that could be uncomfortable.
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11:53 – The Moon is void-of-course as of 7:04 pm PDT. (Revisit Ep. 23, Talking Taurus and the Void of Course Moon https://www.bigskyastrology.com/episode-23/ for more on that subject.)
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12:32 – Summing up today, it’s about the polarity of the Sun entering Libra and the Moon in Aries, and how we might have to fight for peace, and air disagreements in order to have a solid collaboration with someone.

095 | Podathon Day Two: Sunstruck!

It’s Day Two of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode: a feisty, energetic Moon in Aries; April reeks of Mars; and listener voicemails with eerily similar questions!
This week, April & Jen bring you five daily mini-episodes in our Podathon extravaganza! JOIN US for up-close-and-personal looks at each day’s aspects! THRILL to our special Podathon theme! And best of all, HEAR ABOUT all the treats and opportunities coming your way as a donor to the podcast!
Everyone who pledges $5 or more during our fundraising timeline will receive invitations to two special bonus episodes for this week’s equinox and December’s solstice! And everyone who pledges $25 or more will be entered in our drawing to win great prizes that can be enjoyed by listeners around the world, including readings with April, a fab astrological poster from The Elegant Universe, and an offering from the Big Sky Astrology online store!
DEADLINE: To be entered in the drawing, we must receive your donation of $25 or more no later than SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, at 11:59 pm PACIFIC time. Winners will be announced by email on OCTOBER 4 and also in our OCTOBER 11 episode! Donate at bigskyastropod.com! 
Join us for daily PODATHON episodes through Friday, Sep. 24! Make your donation at https://www.bigskyastropod.com. We thank you!
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-95/
0:30 – We celebrate Tuesday: Mars Day! (And to learn about the astrology poster: https://www.tha-elegant-universe.com.)
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5:38 – ** Moonwatch!** Today the Moon is in Aries. The Moon’s sign and aspects symbolize the rhythm, pace, and mood of the day. In Aries, we want to do things quickly! It’s a good day for doing something new, since Aries is a pioneer and likes a challenge – especially since the Moon opposes Mars (4:02 am PDT).
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7:34 – April reeks of Mars (but her progressed Sun is in Libra)!
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7:46 – Eerily similar voicemail questions from listeners Elliott (points for spelling!) and Joe, who wonder what it means when the transiting Sun is moving through the sign of one’s Moon and/or Ascendant. April offers some thoughts!
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10:46 – The Sun transiting over your Ascendant (once each year) is like your second birthday! The Ascendant is the beginning of the chart, and the Sun there is like sunrise in your birth chart. When the Sun is in this sign, put the spotlight on yourself.
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11:57 – The Sun connecting with your natal Moon is a little more uncomfortable. The Moon wants quiet, comfort, and seclusion, and the Sun crossing over your Moon shines a bright light on your most private places.
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14:07 – The Sun brings recognition and joy, but when it first crosses over, a fierce spotlight is focused on some area of your chart, making you notice things so you can attend to them.
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15:15 – Leave messages at SpeakPipe for future episodes! https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast

094 | Podathon Day One: Full Moon Funfest!

It’s Day One of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode, April and Jen take a look at today’s dreamy-but-uncomfortable Pisces Full Moon; perhaps Mercury’s lovely connection with Jupiter will help! Tonight, the Moon moves into initiating Aries. Plus: secret knowledge, Neptune’s effect on cogent thinking, and… does anyone recall what was happening in March of 2020?
This week, we bring you five daily mini-episodes in our Podathon extravaganza! JOIN US for an up-close-and-personal look at each day’s aspects! THRILL to our special Podathon theme! And best of all, HEAR ABOUT all the treats and opportunities coming your way as a donor to the podcast!
Everyone who pledges $5 or more during our fundraising timeline will receive invitations to two special bonus episodes for this week’s equinox and December’s solstice! And everyone who pledges $25 or more will be entered in our drawing to win great prizes that can be enjoyed by listeners around the world, including readings with April, a fab astrological poster from The Elegant Universe, and an offering from the Big Sky Astrology online store!
DEADLINE: To be entered in the drawing, we must receive your donation of $25 or more no later than SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, at 11:59 pm PACIFIC time. Winners will be announced by email on OCTOBER 4 and also in our OCTOBER 11 episode! Donate at https://www.bigskyastropod.com! 
Join us for daily PODATHON episodes through Friday, Sep. 24! Make your donation at https://www.bigskyastropod.com. We thank you!
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-94/
0:30 – It’s a fundraising fun-fest! We love that you’re joining us! Thank you! (And to learn about the astrology poster: https://www.tha-elegant-universe.com.)
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05:45 – **MOONWATCH ** Podathon week begins with a Full Moon at 28.13 Pisces (Sep. 20, 4:55 pm PDT) on the Sabian Symbol “A prism.” This Full Moon positions the Sun in cerebral Virgo (conjunct Mars) against the dreamy, imaginative Pisces Moon (conjunct Neptune) (spoiler: Pisces/Neptune probably wins). Lunar phase family began at 4.12 Aries on March 24, 2020, with a First Quarter Moon at 0.34 Aries on Dec. 21, 2020.
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9:40 – The Sun’s Sabian symbol at the Full Moon is 29 Virgo, “A man gaining secret knowledge from a paper he is reading.” The Sun in Virgo trine Pluto might refer to the “secret knowledge.” Virgo/Mercury appreciate their knowledge in tangible form, while, Pisces/Neptune is less literal, and more intuitive.
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11:01 – Virgo and Pisces’s rulers, Mercury and Jupiter, form a trine aspect today (3:53 pm PDT). Together, they can make up something more than the sum of its parts.
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11:59 – The Moon moves into Aries this evening at 8:12 pm PDT, and we’ll tell you more about that in tomorrow’s episode!
 
 

093 | Mars Enters Libra: Swing Your Partner!

It feels like home, as April and Jen launch into a one-week episode and prepare for next week’s second annual Podathon (daily episodes and prizes coming your way)! This week: an itchy Sagittarius First Quarter Moon; the Sun heeds the siren call of dreamy Neptune and gets a boost from powerful Pluto; a contrary Venus-Saturn square demands authenticity over appearances; and Mars enters Libra, so here’s to fighting fair! Plus: mind reading, speaking French, and do-si-doing!
Next week we bring you daily episodes for our second annual Podathon! Yay!
View all episodes and full show notes, leave comments, or make a contribution at our site: https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-93/
00:30 – Podathon is next week, beginning Monday Sep. 20! Daily episodes coming your way, and yes, there will be prizes! Leave us your 60-second voicemail question (ask us anything!) at https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast! If you’re feeling shy and would rather type your question, send it to: April(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com
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04:14 – **MOONWATCH ** This week we welcome a First Quarter Moon (FQM) at 21.16 Sagittarius (Sep.13). The Sun is conjunct Mars at the itchy, last, 29th degree of Virgo – meltdown alert! – and are working hard to take care of business. Benefit could come from Neptune’s more diffuse approach (think: meditation, music, naps).
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06:26 – This FQM brings us back to Dec.14, 2020 – what was happening for you then? (Revisit Ep. 60 https://bit.ly/3t9M5dV.) Now is the time to move ahead, but be aware that Virgo’s perfectionism and Neptune’s lack of focus could cause complications. We can also focus on 22 Gemini (the missing link in a t-square) so perhaps it would help to gather info, read, take a class. The Sabian symbol for 22 Gemini is “A barn dance,” so have some fun or try to see things from someone else’s perspective (http://www.boveeastrology.com/).
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09:32 – As April unclenches her jaw (is Virgo season is bringing up your anxiety?), remember to focus on the things you have control over. And lend your ears to Brene Brown’s episode on anxiety – can’t hurt, might help: https://bit.ly/3kABgh8.
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10:29 – The Sun in Virgo opposes Neptune in Pisces (Sep. 14). Set a little intention before you go to bed to have ideas and solutions revealed in your dreams. (After much searching, Jen found the dream book she was referencing! #YoureWelcome https://amzn.to/3kEdReS.)
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12:36 – Mars enters Libra (Sep. 14-Oct. 31). Direct your energy toward Libran pursuits – music, art, activities that cultivate balance (martial arts, for instance), and justice and fairness!
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14:07 – 1960s Addams Family reference! C'est merveilleux! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rUOrKviOM
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15:16 – How does Mars do in air signs?
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15:59 – Mars and Venus are in mutual reception! What does that mean? And does it involve a hot air balloon?
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17:22 – Authenticity is the key to empowerment: The Sun trines Pluto at 24.24 Capricorn (Sep. 16) on the Sabian symbol for 25 Virgo, “A flag at half-mast.” Which direction is the flag headed?
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20:20 – Venus squares Saturn (Sep. 16) on the symbol for 8 Scorpio, “The Moon shining across a lake.” Saturn sits on 8 Aquarius, “Beautifully gowned wax figures.” This speaks to a conflict between going deep and being authentic vs. the desire to look good on the outside.
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22:39 – Big thanks to donors MAUREEN BLAIR, DEBBIE ALLAN, RACHEL FLETCHER, KAREN HARTLAND, MELISSA GRBIN, SARAH JANE WILLIAMSON, and ALICE KINSEY! If you’d like, go ahead and save your contribution for next week’s Podathon! You can always read show notes and transcripts and leave comments at our site https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com! See you next Monday!

092 | Virgo New Moon: Measure Twice, Cut Once

April and Jen enjoy the meticulous Virgo New Moon from Trine City, where summer is winding down in the Northern Hemisphere! Meanwhile, detailed Mars opposes bedhead Neptune, and Venus faces some hard questions from Pluto. But no worries: Things look up the second week as the flow of communication abounds with a Grand Air Trine; Mars and Pluto lend focus; the Sun and Uranus offer a chance to redefine ourselves; and Venus enjoys bonbons with Jupiter before heading into Scorpio. Plus: Leave us a voicemail message, won’t you?
Podpals: We’re releasing episodes every two weeks for the summer! The next episode drops Sept. 13!
If you find you’re missing us, let us know! https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-92/
00:30 – Podathon is coming!! Daily episodes coming your way the week of Sept. 20-24! Leave us your 60-second voicemail question (ask us anything!) at https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast!
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02:38 – Our first week (Sep. 2-8) kicks off with Mars opposed Neptune (Sep. 2) on the Sabian symbol 23 Virgo, “The lion tamer.” Neptune in Pisces is on, “Spiritist phenomena.” It’s the uber-organized world vs. the non-physical realm! (Revisit Ep. 29 https://bit.ly/3zd2oc7 to hear about when this cycle began!)
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04:46 – Why are Mars and Neptune odd bedfellows?
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06:15 – Mercury, at 7.54 Libra, trines Saturn in Aquarius (Sep. 4). This is excellent for focus and completion of projects!
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07:04 – Mercury trines the North Node in Gemini the previous day (Sep. 3), creating a Grand Air Trine! This represents a self-sufficient closed system related to communication and learning. The wind is at your back!
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09:40 – Venus, at 24.32 Libra, squares Pluto in Capricorn (Sep. 5). Do your values and money reflect your goals? What’s more important, relationships or ambitions? (Review Ep. 66 https://bit.ly/3gq7PwZ. And learn about conjunctions via Schoolhouse Rock! https://bit.ly/3j961u0)
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12:12 – This week’s Moonwatch segment is brought to you by our non-imaginary sponsor VICTORIA PENDRAGON https://www.victoriapendragonpaints.com/! Check out her personal natal chart paintings: https://www.yourchartasart.com/
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15:26 – Interested in sponsoring Moonwatch? We’d love to chat! Let us know: April(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com
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15:45 – April is teaching classes this fall! Registration closes Aug. 30! Learn more at  https://bit.ly/37A2KgM. Use code bsapod to enroll at the early bird price of $197!
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17:12 – *MOONWATCH * We begin WEEK TWO (Sep. 6-12) with a New Moon (NM) on Sep. 6 at 14.38 Virgo on the Sabian symbol “An ornamental handkerchief.” Focus on better health, organizing, and perfecting creative projects begun at the Leo NM.
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21:02 – Mars, at 24.31 Virgo, trines Pluto (Sep. 6). Get focused on the things that really matter.
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23:00 – Sweetness! Venus, at 25.00 Libra, trines Jupiter in Aquarius (Sep. 6).
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23:59 – The Sun, at 14.39 Taurus, trines Uranus (Sep. 6). Perhaps an opportunity to redraw the boundaries of who you think you are or have to be?
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25:14 – Venus enters Scorpio (Sep. 10-Oct. 8), searching for depth, passion, and authenticity. It’s a good time to work out any long-standing problems in relationships. “Love is a verb.” https://bit.ly/3B5Ovgf  Or as Clint Black would sing, it’s “Something That We Do.” https://bit.ly/2UMehHa
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28:50 – Big thanks to donors Bernice Harmyk, Darla Catalano, Deb Kirkland, Annette Eikerenkoetter, Nicole Ervin, Kellie Ulyate, Sheska McLean, and Michelle Kapanen! If you like the show, you can always contribute at https://bit.ly/2VS1MtK. (If you donate $5 or more, we’ll send you our recent Cancer Solstice episode and our bingo card!) You can also read show notes and transcripts and leave comments at our site! See you in two weeks!

091 | Virgo Season & Mercury Enters Libra: What the (Bleep)?

April and Jen gear up for an action-packed (expletive deleted) two weeks! The Sun moves into meticulous Virgo, marking the midpoint between eclipse seasons, while Mercury enters genteel Libra (and not a moment too soon). Double your Moonwatch pleasure with an(other) Aquarius Full Moon and the Gemini Last Quarter, and stand back as unpredictable Uranus turns retrograde. Also: Mercury and Mars initiate a new dance to Neptune’s dreamy tune, the Sun and Jupiter size each other up, and there are more trines than you can shake a stick at! Plus: our second annual Podathon, bossy podpets, and rocking out!
Podpals: Please note that we are releasing episodes every two weeks for the summer! The next episode will drop on Sept. 13!
But if you find you’re missing us, let us know! https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-91/
00:30 – Podathon is coming!! Daily episodes coming your way the week of Sept. 20-24! Leave us your 60 second question at https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast!
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03:04 – A reminder: We have a lighter summer schedule and are releasing episodes every 2 weeks! If you’d like weekly updates, sign up for April’s newsletter! https://bit.ly/3hK8MBt
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03:28 – April is teaching classes this fall! Registration is open! Learn more at  https://bit.ly/37A2KgM.
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04:54 – Count to ten: Mercury joins Mars at 12.48 Virgo (Aug. 18) on the Sabian symbol, “A strong hand supplanting political hysteria.” A cool, rational approach can overcome a heated situation. This is the first of three; the other two are in Libra (Oct. 9) and Scorpio (Nov. 10).
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08:17 – Don’t get too comfortable! The Sun, at 27.13 Leo, opposes Jupiter in Aquarius (Aug. 19) on the symbols “Little birds on the limb of a large tree,” and “A tree felled and sawed.” This is the revelation point of a cycle that began Jan. 28, 2021. (Revisit Ep 66 https://www.bigskyastrology.com/episode-66/. To receive our hilarious bingo card, contribute $5 or more at https://www.bigskyastrology.com/support-the-podcast/!)
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10:06 – Uranus turns retrograde at 14.47 Taurus (Aug. 19, then direct Jan. 18). Then Mercury (Aug. 20) and Mars (Aug. 21) trine the innovative planet.
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12:37 – We welcome harvest season and a renewed devotion to what’s important to us as the Sun enters Virgo (Aug. 22)!
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14:03 – Why does Virgo rule pets?
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15:32 – April is teaching classes in September! Registration is open until Aug. 30! https://bit.ly/37A2KgM.
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16:59 – *MOONWATCH * We have a second water-bearer Full Moon (FM) at 29.37 Aquarius (Aug. 22) on the symbol, “The field of Ardath in bloom.” This is a beautiful FM, with connections to the Aug. 8 2021, Feb. 11 2021, and Feb. 23 2020.
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21:35 – Week two begins here with a Last Quarter Moon at 7.08 Gemini (Aug. 30/31).
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23:04 – As Venus trines Saturn (Aug. 23, 8.39 Libra/Aqu), this might be the time to make relationship commitments or improve financial stability.
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24:00 – Mercury opposes Neptune (Aug. 24, 22.19 Virgo/Pisces). If you lost your temper at the end of March, now is the time to reconcile.
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24:34 – Focus! Mercury trines Pluto at 24:41 Capricorn (Aug. 26).
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25:16 – The Sun squares the Lunar Nodes on Aug. 28; we are halfway between eclipse seasons!
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26:10 – Mercury enters Libra (Aug. 29–Nov. 5), and head’s up: Mercury will be retrograde Sep. 27-Oct. 18!
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29:38 – Big thanks to donors LINDSEY VIERA, WILD LUNA CREATIONS, CONNIE CAMERON, MAGDALENE OBOYLE, TAMMY DOLLAR, ELLIOTT MAYER, and ELIZABETH BROWN! If you like the show, you can always contribute at https://bit.ly/2VS1MtK. (If you donate $5 or more, we’ll send you our recent Cancer Solstice episode and our bingo card!) You can also read show notes and transcripts and leave comments at our site! See you in two weeks!