Big Sky Astrology Podcast

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!

090 | Leo New Moon: Crisps on the Couch with Ted Lasso!

April and Jen break down this two-week period in a sequential, Virgo-approved manner! In week one, MVP Uranus brings excitement and breathing room to relationships, a healthy disruption of stale routines, and a chance to rethink who we want to be. And the Leo New Moon is the best chance all year to set intentions of creativity and joy! Week two finds Mercury entering detailed Virgo, a magical Scorpio First Quarter Moon, and Venus sliding into home base in Libra. Plus: cheese puffs, destructive bunnies, and a Libran theme song!
Podpals: Please note that we are releasing episodes every two weeks for the summer! The next episode will drop on Aug. 16!
But if you find you’re missing us, let us know! https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com
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00:30 – April celebrates a milestone birthday! (Head to Ep. 37 https://bit.ly/3l9Eydc for more tips about the Solar Return chart! You can buy your own Solar Return report at https://bit.ly/3xl81n2.)
01:41 – April is teaching this year! For info on her upcoming Practical Astrology course, sign up for email updates here.
03:11 – This episode brought to you by new imaginary sponsor GE, who brings good things to life (and Jupiter, who brings good things to April’s career area)! https://bit.ly/3rLiQNG
04:28 – And welcome imaginary sponsor Barbara’s, maker of the official cheese puff of the BSA Podcast https://bit.ly/3fcB6uk!
05:01 – A reminder: Our summer schedule features new episodes every other Monday! If you’d like weekly updates, sign up for April’s great newsletter! https://bit.ly/3yktn4Y
05:16 – Despite popular demand, we will NOT be bringing you our top hits of the 90s! But you can hear all our 80s favorites! https://bit.ly/3fHbbKY
06:22 – Aug. 2-8 features Uranus, signaling unexpected developments (or maybe snacks on the couch with Ted Lasso https://bit.ly/3fe4JvE)! As Venus trines Uranus (Aug. 2) look for excitement and breathing room in love, or possibly unexpected income. Mercury (Aug. 3) and the Sun square Uranus (Aug. 6), challenging us to make beneficial changes.
12:02 – Last week, the same planets aspected limiting Saturn. This week, Uranus enforces change to free us from constraints. Cooperate by changing small habits.
13:55 – *MOONWATCH!* The Leo New Moon (NM) is great for setting creative intentions (Aug. 8). It connects with Saturn/Uranus, representing the struggle to get unstuck from situations that don’t encourage joy or creativity. A new 2.5-year cycle begins and reaches critical points May 2022, Feb. 2023, and Nov. 2023.
18:30 – Mars squares the Nodes and provides a kick out of certainty and toward curiosity.
19:34 – The Scorpio First Quarter Moon (Aug. 15) is on the symbol, “A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.” Scorpio the magician pulls a metaphorical bunny out of a hat to help our NM intentions succeed! Take action, too, on matters conceived around Nov. 14, 2020.
24:04 – For a quick review of all the lunar phases, revisit Ep. 34 (https://bit.ly/3C10o8A).
24:28 – Communicative Mercury enters Virgo (Aug. 11-29). Venus in Virgo opposes Neptune (Aug. 9) and seeks the sweet spot between earthy minimalism and spirituality (or maybe colorful chaos)!
29:07 – Venus trines Pluto (Aug. 11): Take relationships to a new level of intimacy and evaluate whether the things you have are in keeping with who you are. Or, this could bring a change in appearance, so your outsides fit your insides!
30:25 – Venus enters Libra (Aug. 15 - Sep. 10). In true partnership fashion, April and Jen sing a new collaborative song for the sign of Libra!
33:03 – Thanks for listening, and BIG thanks to donors CATHY SULLIVAN-THOMPSON, ELIZABETH ROJAS, and TEINA LICHTWARDT! If you like the show, you can always contribute at https://bit.ly/3zZOfyP. (Donate $5 or more and we’ll send you our Cancer Solstice episode and our BSA Podcast bingo card!) See you in two weeks!

089 | Aquarius Full Moon: An Epidemic of Muppets!

April and Jen lament the last of our episodes celebrating the hits of the 1980s! But, as a wise woman once told us, “This is an astrology podcast” - so let’s get to it! In this two-week period, five planets change signs: the Sun and Mercury enter LEEEooo (cue singing!), Venus and Mars enter Virgo and look for things to organize, and Jupiter backs into Aquarius for five bonus months of water-bearer goodness. Plus, an Aquarius Full Moon fit for a Muppet, and a Taurus Last Quarter Moon that highlights the magic inside all of us. Plus: the music of 1989, fizzy water, and… where did we put that box of shreddables??
Podpals: Please note that we are releasing episodes every two weeks for the summer! The next episode will drop on Aug. 2!
But if you find you’re missing us, let us know! Or leave a comment with your favorite songs from 1989, won’t you? https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com
Read a full transcript: https://bit.ly/3xJhC7P
00:30 – 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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01:11 – Do April & Jen hear a sound in the distance? Is it podpals cheering (or weeping)? Our 1989 songs welcome one more into the Venn diagram of 1980s Musical Overlap: Jen selects “Steady On” by Shawn Colvin (April’s first choice too!). Her other songs include “Ladies First” by Queen Latifah (April had it close - she is a Pisces with a Leo Moon! https://bit.ly/3hF1mPU), and “Closer to Fine” by Indigo Girls. April picks “Nick of Time” by Bonnie Raitt, “Language of the Heart” by David Wilcox, and “Love Shack” by the B-52s! Hear all our 80s picks: https://bit.ly/3fHbbKY. We also post our episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uQtlPR!
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05:17 – The Sun enters Leeeoo (July 22), the sign of its rulership! Most notable aspect is its opposition to Saturn at 10.11 Aquarius (Aug. 1).
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08:54 – Mercury also enters Leo, the sign of its fall (July 27). On Aug. 1, it also opposes Saturn.
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10:10 – Venus enters Virgo on July 21, the sign of its fall. The next day, it makes an opposition to Jupiter in Pisces (July 22).
.11:55 – Mars enters Virgo (July 29)! Earlier in the day, at 29.52 Leo, it opposes Jupiter in Aquarius.
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15:44 – Jupiter retrograde backs into Aquarius (July 28 - Dec. 28), after being in Pisces since May 13. It turns direct Oct. 17. Revisit late Dec. 2020 – mid-May 2021: What began then that you want to finish up? (To find where this is in your chart: https://bit.ly/3xEpQOJ. Or get a reading with April: https://bit.ly/3z39X4J!)
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18:18 – *MOONWATCH * We have a Full Moon at 1.26 Aquarius (July 23) on the Sabian symbol “An unexpected thunderstorm.” The Sun is on “An epidemic of the mumps.” This lunation calls us back to Jan. 24, 2020 and Feb. 11, 2021. It also reveals the progress of what we began at the July 9 New Moon.
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21:49 – This Full Moon is near where Jupiter and Saturn met up in Dec. 2020! (Review Ep. 61 https://bit.ly/3B5IYqZ.)
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24:04 – We also have a Last Quarter Moon at 8.33 Taurus (July 31)! This lunation makes a t-square with Saturn/Uranus! The escape route is in Scorpio: alone time, magic time, deep talks with a trusted friend, or transform yourself in some positive way. Venus asks us to be curious, especially related to money, values, and relationships! Approach life with beginner’s mind (https://bit.ly/3eu8Gf5) and rational thought. (For more on the Nodes in Gemini/Sag, revisit Ep. 24 https://bit.ly/36FLKoT).
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30:59 – Big thanks to donors SHEILA MILLER, MARIA NOBRE, and ANNE MARIE FINCH! 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!) You can also read show notes and transcripts and leave comments at our site! See you in two weeks!

088 | Cancer New Moon: Cash-ing In!

April and Jen begin a leisurely summer pace while bringing you double-your-lunar-pleasure: A Cancer New Moon AND a Libra First Quarter Moon! (Two great Moonwatches, same great price!) Also, Venus stirs up the monumental Saturn/Uranus spat before joining up with roaring Mars; Mercury challenges Neptune for the third (and final!) time, then dives into family-centered Cancer; and the Sun makes friends with eccentric Uranus and escapist Neptune before staring down powerhouse Pluto. Plus: the music of 1988, the way-back machine (finally!) makes another appearance, and fellowship always!
Podpals: Please note that we are releasing episodes every two weeks for the summer! The next episode will drop on July 19!
But if you find you’re missing us, let us know! Or leave a comment with your favorite songs from 1988, won’t you? https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com
Read a full transcript: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-88/  
00:30 – Your intrepid co-hosts are enjoying a more leisurely podcast pace this summer! We’ll be releasing episodes every two weeks! If you’d like weekly updates, sign up for April’s fabulous newsletter! https://www.bigskyastrology.com/subscribe/
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02:31 – April and Jen are rocking out to songs from 1988 this week! April loves the singer Marti Jones and her tune “Tourist Town.” Her runner-up is (Jen’s first choice!) “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman! With “Fast Car” safely in the mix, Jen chooses Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” (is that the way-back machine we hear off in the distance?), and Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work.” Hear all our 80s picks here: https://bit.ly/3fHbbKY. We also post our episodes on YouTube (https://bit.ly/3uQtlPR)!
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08:53 – Mercury is fuzzy-headed! The planet of communication – at 23.10 Gemini – squares Neptune in Pisces for the third time (July 6). (To hear more, revisit Ep. 82 https://bit.ly/3hql7cv & Ep. 84 https://bit.ly/368wccV.)
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09:50 – Mercury enters family-focused, sensitive Cancer (July 11–27).
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10:52 – Is Mercury at a disadvantage in water signs?
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11:39 – Venus gets busy! First, the planet of relationships/value opposes Saturn at 12.01 Leo/Aquarius (July 6) on the Sabian symbol, “An old sea captain rocking.” Next, she squares Uranus at 14.04 Taurus (July 8). Finally, she joins up with Mars at 19.48 Leo (July 13). April breaks it all down for us, as Venus triggers the ongoing Saturn/Uranus square which is the signature theme of 2021!
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16:44 – **MOONWATCH ** This week brings a heckuva New Moon at 18.01 Cancer (July 9)! This chart has the Sun/Moon opposed Pluto, trine Neptune, and sextile Uranus.
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17:49 – An opportunity to take a new approach: The Sun in Cancer sextiles Uranus in Taurus (July 5). (To hear more about sextiles, listen to Ep. 16 https://bit.ly/3hcdxTO.)
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19:05 – The Sun trines Neptune in Pisces (July 15), which lends itself to pleasant, gentle escapism. Ted Lasso, anyone?
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20:36 – This New Moon begins a Lunar Phase family that unfolds over the next 2.5 years! Checkpoints will be in April 2022, Jan. 2023, and Oct. 2023! It also begins a 4-week and 6-month cycle.
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22:15 – Our second lunation is an intense First Quarter Moon (FQM) at 25.03 Libra (July 17)! This FQM brings us back to Oct. 2020 (Ep. 51, https://bit.ly/3w5Cg0B).
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23:17 – The Sun opposes Pluto in Capricorn, a half hour after the FQM (July 17). Cue the marching band: This FQM chart features a T-square – your escape hatch is in bold Aries!
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27:07 – Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow, rate and review, and tell a friend! Big thanks to donors TAMMY VAN ULZEN, SUSAN HUBBARD, and JANE SHANTZ! If you like the show, you can always contribute at https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com. (If you donate $5 or more, we’ll send you our recent Cancer Solstice episode!) You can also read show notes and transcripts and leave comments at our site! We’ll see you in two weeks!

087 | Capricorn Full Moon: Mullet Over!

April and Jen mull over the week ahead with a dramatic Capricorn Full Moon and two planets changing direction (Mercury turns direct, while Neptune turns retrograde). Venus gets busy, leaving home-loving Cancer and heading into expressive LEEEoooo (sing along!), while swimming nicely with sleepyhead Neptune and facing off against the lord of the underworld, Pluto. Yikes! Good thing the Sun takes time to celebrate itself by making a happy aspect to ever-expansive Jupiter! Plus: the music of 1987, hairstyles that are business in the front and a party in the back, and a daring new toaster purchase!
Podpals: Please note that we are taking next week off for a little summer vacay! We’ll return with Episode 88 on July 5, 2021!
But if you find you’re missing us, let us know! Or leave a comment with your favorite songs from 1987, won’t you? https://www.BigSkyAstroPod.com
Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-87/  
00:30 – April and Jen had some great 1980s hair, as evidenced in Ep. 80’s artwork (https://www.bigskyastrology.com/episode-80/). Plus, is the mullet making a comeback (https://bit.ly/3gKgZ6T)??
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02:03 – We continue our journey into 1980s music with songs from 1987. Jen chooses “If I Had a Boat” by Lyle Lovett and “Rhythm is Gonna Get You” by Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. April loves “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House, and “Faith” by George Michael (the Venn diagram of our musical lives continues!). Hear all our 80s picks here: https://bit.ly/3fHbbKY. We also post our episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uQtlPR.
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05:27 – Venus, at 23.11 Cancer, trines Neptune in Pisces (June 21). This is the ultimate aspect of unconditional love. Yay!
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09:50 – Mercury turns direct at 16.07 Gemini (June 22, 3:00 pm PDT): And there was much rejoicing (https://bit.ly/3gFZ7eo)! It will leave its shadow July 7, and enter Cancer July 11.
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12:53 – **MOONWATCH ** This week brings a volatile Full Moon (FM) at 3.27 Capricorn (June 24)! Time to review what we’ve accomplished since the Gemini Solar Eclipse from two weeks ago (June 10). This FM is also connected to the Cap New Moon Solar Eclipse of Christmas 2019 (more on that in Ep. 5, Unboxing Eclipses https://www.bigskyastrology.com/005-unboxing-eclipses/). The Cap FM asks us to balance internal, Cancer qualities (family, dear ones, our home lives) with the external, top-of-the-mountain ones (how do we express ourselves out in the world?).
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16:58 – As part of the FM chart, the Sun at 2.10 Cancer is trine Jupiter in Pisces (June 23). Celebrate yourself, have fun! The Cap FM wants us to work hard, but Sun trine Jupiter wants us to make time for pleasure.
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18:06 – Also in this FM chart: Venus, at 26.06 Cancer, is opposed Pluto in Cap (June 23). Pluto is on the Sabian symbol, “A mountain pilgrimage,” while Venus is on, “A storm in a canyon.” This brings us back to late Jan. 2021 (Ep. 66, Leo Full Moon: Dinner and Bingo! https://www.bigskyastrology.com/episode-66/). What was going on for you then related to money, relationships, or power struggles in these areas? The midpoint of the story now unfolds. What can you release? Yard sale time!
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23:04 – Neptune turns retrograde (Rx) at 23.11 Pisces (June 25), and will be Rx until Dec. 1. Neptune reminds us that we can’t always go in a straight line; we are invited to look within to find guidance.
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26:09 – Venus enters LEEEooo (June 26 – July 21)!! Venus is what we enjoy and what makes us feel good. In Leo, we like to treat ourselves to indulgences, create things, and get attention.
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29:25 – Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow, rate and review, and tell a friend! Big thanks to donors JASMINE VIEHE, MELANIE HARDCASTLE, and GENINE BAREL We’ll see y’all in two weeks!

086 | The Cancer Solstice (Not that there’s anything wrong with that!)

April and Jen take the 405 and exit at the Cancer Solstice - where they belong! We also welcome a Virgo First Quarter Moon, sit tight while Saturn squares Uranus for the second of three times, and raise a glass to Jupiter turning retrograde. Plus: our favorite songs from 1986, happy reviews, and Jen (finally) reminds April to move to Minneapolis (again!).
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Read a full transcript of this episode: https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-86/  
00:30 – Our favorite songs of 1986! April’s top choices include “Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red, and “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel. Jen loves Madonna’s “Live to Tell” (it’s April-approved!) and Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” Hear all our 80s picks here: https://bit.ly/3fHbbKY. We post our episodes on YouTube as well: https://bit.ly/3uQtlPR.
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06:00 – Saturn, at 13.06 Aquarius, squares Uranus in Taurus (June 14) for the second of three times. (The first one was Feb. 17; the last one is Dec. 24.) Saturn tries to constrain; Uranus tries to break free. We first discussed this in Ep. 69: https://bit.ly/3pEO3Bo. (And do enjoy The Californians on SNL: https://youtu.be/Tt-tG6ufH90!)
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10:53 – This week’s Moonwatch segment is brought to you by Bernard Charles, The Color Mage! Check out his color therapy card decks: https://thecolormage.com/ (Want to see April’s Majestic card? Click here!)
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14:30 – *MOONWATCH * This week brings a First Quarter Moon (FQM) at 27.09 Virgo (June 17/18) on the Sabian symbol, “A bald-headed man.” (Not that there’s anything wrong with that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGAyQAkXajg&t=135s!) The Sun sits on 28 Gemini, “A man declared bankrupt.” Time to take action! This FQM brings us back to Sept. 2020 and to the Gemini New Moon eclipse from last week. (Read about the lunar phase families: https://bit.ly/3wfSjcO.)
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19:14 – Mercury retrograde (Rx) in Gemini rules this FQM. Look to the past for the key to the action you’re invited to take.
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20:20 – Jupiter turns Rx at 2.11 Pisces (June 20) on the symbol, “A petrified forest.” The King has been direct since Sep. 12, 2020, and last turned Rx May 14, 2020.
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26:18 – The Sun enters Cancer: It’s the Summer Solstice in the Northern hemisphere, and the Winter Solstice down under (June 20, 8:32 pm PDT)! And if you’d like to hear even more about the Cancer Solstice and receive our exclusive episode, donate $5 or more at https://bit.ly/3gca5Z1 – it includes a year’s worth of top-secret content! Thank you!
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31:00 – Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow, rate and review, and tell a friend! Big thanks to donors ANNA S KELLY, KRISTINE LANKENAU, and TIFFANY JOSEPHS! If you like the show, you can always contribute at https://bit.ly/3gca5Z1. (If you donate $5 or more, we’ll invite you to our special episodes for the equinoxes/solstices!) You can also read show notes and transcripts and leave comments at our site!

085 | Gemini Solar Eclipse: Duets and Doublewide Hair!

April and Jen celebrate their favorite songs from 1985, and the Big Sky Astrology website turns 21! A Gemini Solar Eclipse on June 10 includes a Sun/Mercury conjunction, Sun/Neptune square, AND a looming Saturn/Uranus aspect to make things super lively. Also: How do you say Uranus? And Mars enters Leeeooooooo! Plus: Cowboy bars, cazimi, and the Great Gazoo!
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Read a full transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/3wYbOGZ
00:30 - Perms we’ve known and loved, plus our top songs from 1985! Jen rocks to Tina Turner’s “Better Be Good to Me” and Bonnie Raitt and John Prine’s duet of his magical “Angel from Montgomery.” (April recalls another duet of this song from her misspent youth, singing in cowboy bars.) April adds “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears, and A-ha’s “Take on Me.” Hear all our 80s picks here: https://bit.ly/3fHbbKY. We post our episodes on YouTube as well: https://bit.ly/3uQtlPR.
 
06:13 - Big Sky Astrology turns 21 on the day of the Solar Eclipse, June 10! Here's what it looked like back in 2001.
 
08:23 - *MOONWATCH * Gemini New Moon/Solar Eclipse at 19.47 Gemini (June 10). The eclipse is at the Moon’s North Node, so its awakenings move us in the direction of growth, curiosity, learning, and open-mindedness! Is it visible where you are? Check here: https://bit.ly/3cg1YII
 
09:49 - The Sun and Moon conjoin Mercury retrograde, so look to the past for lessons learned or unfinished. Expect visitations from the past, if only in memory, possibly from previous years in this eclipse cycle: June 1983, June 2002, Dec. 1992, and Dec. 2011. Look to the Gemini house(s) of your birth chart and any planets between 16-24° of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces, to see where you’ll be affected.
 
13:10 - Order April’s Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report (https://bit.ly/2QFU6bE)!
 
14:05 - Saturn/Uranus approach the second of three squares next week. This is a year-long arc of tension between laws and liberty, playing by the rules and breaking them. We discussed the first square (Feb. 17) in Ep. 69: https://bit.ly/3z5d2lJ.
 
14:59 - Sun conjunct Mercury, also June 10. Jen breaks down this inferior conjunction (https://bit.ly/3pu010E), prompting a musical interlude and evoking memories of a 1960s cartoon character: https://bit.ly/2Se1zzr
 
16:05 - Mars enters LEEEEoooo! on June 11. It will meet some testy aspects here; expect frustration and short tempers, but conflict is usually short-lived with Mars in fire signs. It will be at its strongest between July 22, when the Sun enters Leo, and July 29, when Mars enters Virgo and your hosts have their fit and feisty Mars returns!
 
18:54 - Venus sextiles Uranus on June 12. Homebody Venus in Cancer is invited to venture out for a change of scenery, and relationships could get a little perking up. Plus: How do you pronounce Uranus?
 
20:45 - The Sun squares Neptune (June 13) and is reminded to be aware of others’ feelings and needs. Physical energy could be low. Pay attention to your body; slow down when needed. This square also influences Mars in Leo. New ideas or projects can suddenly run into unexpected issues, confusion, and/or communication issues.
 
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