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221 | Peak Aquarius: Venus and Mars Join the Glitterati!

This week, we enter peak Aquarius as Venus and Mars join the Sun, Mercury and Pluto in that sign and immediately run into trouble with Pluto. A feisty Taurus First Quarter Moon encourages connection over comfort, Mercury and Uranus invite us to tell a new story about ourselves, we sink gratefully into the rest and repose of the Sun's Pisces season, and a listener asks how to figure out which house of the chart her Moon is really in. Plus: Hamsters, charisma, and the zeitgeist.
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[1:23] Mars enters Aquarius on Feb. 12 (10:05 pm PST, through March 22).
[3:44] Mars conjoins Pluto at 00º46’ Aquarius (Feb. 13, 10:06 pm PST) on the Sabian symbol, An old adobe mission. 
[0:0] Moon Report! The First Quarter Moon in Taurus is on Feb. 16 (7:01 am PST) at 27º25’ Taurus and Aquarius, on the Sabian symbol A woman pursued by mature romance.
[6:12] This is the First Quarter Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began at the May 19, 2023 New Moon at 28º25’ Taurus, on the Sabian symbol Two cobblers working at a table. Reach out, collaborate, or just connect with others who do the same things you do. 
[9:31] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Feb. 12 (4:31 am PST), the Moon in Pisces sextiles Mars in Capricorn, is VOC for just about one hour, then enters Aries (5:26 am PST). There’s an opportunity to put your imagination to work and to make dreams a reality.
[10:41] On Feb. 14 (2:20 am PST), Valentine's Day, the Moon in Aries squares Venus in Capricorn. It's then VOC for just under 5 hours before entering Taurus (7:02 am PST). Examine relationship patterns where a tendency to be rash, impulsive, and maybe quarrelsome, conflict with having a serious and stable relationship.
[11:11] On Feb. 16 (7:01 am PST), the Moon in Taurus squares the Sun in Aquarius. It's VOC for about 4 ½ hours and then enters Gemini (11:39 am PST). Review how your need for security and stability may be holding you back from creating a future that you would like to see for yourself.
[11:48] The Moon in Gemini trines the Sun in Aquarius on Feb. 18 (7:21 pm PST), VOC for only four minutes before it enters Cancer (7:25 pm PST). Make an intention to stay flexible and open-minded.
[12:44] Venus enters Aquarius (Feb. 16, 8:05 am PST, through March 11, 2024). This begins a kind of super Aquarius period (through Feb. 18) when five planets (!!!) are in Aquarius. 
[14:58] Mercury squares Uranus at 19º16’ Aquarius-Taurus (Feb. 16, 7:52 pm PST). 
[16:45] Venus conjoins Pluto (Feb. 17, 12:48 am PST) at 00º51’ Aquarius. This brings tremendous pressure in relationships and finances. Declutter but make absolutely sure that you do not need the things that you are getting rid of.
[18:58] The Sun enters Pisces (Feb. 18, 8:13 pm PST, through March 19). Rest and heal physically, emotionally and spiritually to prepare for an Aries equinox burst of energy.
[21:37] Listener Amanda O asks about how to reconcile conflicting information about which house of the chart a planet is in. Check out Episodes 129, Episode 208 and this video for more information about how house systems affect your chart.
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220 | Aquarius New Moon: A Shock to the System!

This week, a high-powered Aquarius New Moon brings change, whether or not it’s convenient; Mercury teams up with Pluto to solve the unsolvable; Venus and Uranus make the unexpected look quite appealing; Mars floats toward its goals on Neptune's waters; Mercury and Jupiter squabble about what one knows and the other believes; and April answers a listener question about whether Pluto in Aquarius is to blame for a rash of recent Mercury retrograde-ish symptoms. Plus: Typewriter ribbons, a hammock, and oh look: Pluto is being a bummer.
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[1:17] Mercury conjoins Pluto on Feb. 5 (4:57 am PST, 00º29’ Aquarius). This combination brings strong concentration and laser focus.
[3:03] On Feb. 6 (8:15 am PST), Venus in Capricorn at 17°38 squares the Lunar Nodes in Aries and Libra. The Sabian symbol for the North Node is 18 Aries, An empty hammock. What we like doing is not always what's going to make us happiest in the long run.
[4:32] Venus trines Uranus on Feb. 7 (1:25 pm PST) at 19°08’ Capricorn-Taurus, signaling unexpected but pleasurable developments in relationships and/or finances.
[5:34] Mars sextiles Neptune on Feb. 7 (4:20 pm PST) at 25°58’ Capricorn-Pisces. Work toward your goals, but to be willing to take the occasional detour with the changing tides.
[7:47] The Sun squares Uranus on Feb. 8 (2:46 am PST), at 19º09’ Aquarius-Taurus. The Sun’s Sabian symbol is A big white dove, a message bearer, Uranus is on 20 Taurus, Wind, clouds, and haste. Don’t hold on to future plans too tightly; they’re prone to rapid change.
[9:33] Moon Report! The Aquarius New Moon (Feb. 9, 2:59 pm PST, 20º40’ Aquarius) is on the Sabian symbol 21 Aquarius, A woman disappointed and disillusioned. Push back against Pluto’s gloominess about the future! The New Moon point is in a very close square to the planet Uranus. Change is inevitable but often inconvenient, which is why we tend to put it off until something makes us change.
[13:30] This New Moon initiates a three-year Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that hits important points at the First Quarter Moon on Nov. 8, 2024 (17°19’ Aquarius), the Full Moon of Aug. 9, 2025 (16º59’ Aquarius), and the Last Quarter Moon on May 9, 2026 (19º14’ Aquarius). Track your New Moon intentions through these dates to see the developments unfold.
[14:37] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Feb. 5, the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune (9:06 pm PST). It's VOC for about seven hours before it enters Capricorn (Feb. 6, 4:08 am). Urgency to get things done conflicts with the desire to meander a bit longer toward a dream.
[16:35] On Feb. 7, the Moon in Capricorn conjoins Mars at 11:52 pm PST. It’s VOC for just about seven hours before it enters Aquarius on Feb. 8 (5:59 am PST). Get your Mars “dog” on a strong leash and train it well, so it keeps you safe without scaring everyone away.
[18:08] On Feb. 9 (2:59 pm PST), the Moon in Aquarius conjoins the Sun a.k.a. the New Moon. The Moon will be VOC for 14 3/4 hours (!!!) before entering Pisces on Feb. 10 (5:42 am PST). Spend this time focusing on how you want your life to change and how to rebirth yourself.
[19:29] Mercury squares Jupiter on Feb. 10 (5:25 am PST) at 08º23’ Aquarius-Taurus. Mercury is on Sabian symbol 9 Aquarius, A flag turned into an eagle and Jupiter is on 9 Taurus, A Christmas tree decorated. Pay attention to conflicts that involve knowledge versus beliefs.
[21:55] Listener Ronald asks: Is Pluto in Aquarius just Mercury Rx on acid?
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219 | Mercury Enters Aquarius: Eureka!

This week, Mars in Capricorn unites perspiration with Uranus’ inspiration. Mercury and Neptune carry our minds downstream, leading the way for Mercury in Aquarius’ mental breakthroughs. The Scorpio Last Quarter Moon plays bouncer for the growing Aquarius party. And April answers a listener question about the Part of Fortune and relationships. Plus: Frolicsome Capricorn, worthy allies, and high lonesome work. 
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[1:07] Mars trines Uranus (Jan. 29, 3:41 pm PST, 19°05’ Cap.-Taurus). The Sabian symbol for Mars is 20 Capricorn, Hidden choir singing; for Uranus, 20 Taurus, Wind, clouds, and haste. If you've been working diligently but have lacked inspiration, that could change this week.
[3:51] On Feb. 2 (2:55 am PST), Mercury sextiles Neptune at 21°48’ Cap.-Pisces. Mercury is on the Sabian symbol 26 Capricorn, A water sprite, Neptune on 26 Pisces, A New Moon that divides its influences. A good aspect for independent creative work.
[6:19] Moon Report! The Scorpio Last Quarter Moon is on Feb. 2 (3:17 pm PST) at 13°35’ Scorpio-Aquarius. The Sun and Moon in this chart form a T-square with Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus. The Moon’s Sabian symbol is 14 Scorpio, Telephone linemen at work, the Sun on 14 Aquarius, A train entering a tunnel.
[8:32] This is the Last Quarter Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began with then Nov. 4, 2021 New Moon, 12º40’ Scorpio. The First Quarter in the cycle was on Aug. 5, 2022, the Full Moon on May 5, 2023.
[10:35] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Jan. 29, the Moon in Virgo opposes Neptune (3:20 pm PST). It's VOC for 8 3/4 hours (!!!), before it enters Libra on Jan. 30 (12:04 am PST). Strike a balance between logic and intuition, practicality and leaps of faith.
[12:00] On Feb. 1, the Moon in Libra squares Mercury in Capricorn (1:03 am PST). It's VOC for about 11 ½ hours (!!!) before it enters Scorpio (12:37 pm PST). Conflict between consideration for others and being true to yourself. 
[13:43] The Moon in Scorpio sextiles Mercury in Capricorn on Feb. 3 (7:24 pm PST). It's VOC for a little over three hours and then enters Sagittarius (10:28 pm PST). Look for opportunities to use deep intuition and insights to communicate with others.
[15:08] Mercury enters Aquarius on Feb. 4 (9:10 pm PST, through Feb. 22). Mercury is strong in Aquarius, a sign associated with eureka connections and out-of-the-box inventive ideas. 
[17:29] Listener Lynn asks about the Part of Fortune in Synastry. Check out Chapter 15 in April’s book The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology for her treatment of the Arabic parts, including details about how to calculate them. And for an extensive list of Arabic parts, click here.
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218 | Leo Full Moon: Drama Alert!

This week, Venus puts on her Capricorn pinstripe suit, then shows some love to Jupiter and Saturn. A bright, sunny, Leo Full Moon lights up exuberant Jupiter – enjoy, but rein in the drama! Uranus moves forward with the wind at its back, Mercury finishes some work with Mars, and Mars squares the Lunar Nodes – do we have to fill our shopping bag so full? And April answers a listener question about lunar aspects that occurred just before you were born. Plus: A choir singing, Moon juice energy, and some different appetizers!
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[1:13] Venus enters Capricorn on Jan. 23 (12:50 am PST, through Feb. 16). It's time to get serious about relationships and the way we handle our money, to make beauty part of our business, and to create things that will last.[3:04] Moon Report! The Leo Full Moon (Jan. 25, 9:54 am PST, 05º14’ Leo-Aquarius) is on Sabian symbol 6 Leo, An old-fashioned woman and an up to date girl. Celebrate what's unique about you and the beautiful artistic qualities you offer the world – but rein in the drama.[6:22] This is the Full Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle that began on July 28, 2022, with a New Moon at 05º38’ Leo. The First Quarter in this cycle was on April 27, 2023, the Last Quarter on Oct. 24, 2024.[7:18] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Jan. 22, the Moon in Gemini opposes Venus in Sagittarius (12:40 pm PST) and is VOC for just over sixty minutes, then enters Cancer (1:51 pm PST). Going after something you desire often means leaving your comfort zone.[9:04] On Jan. 24, the Moon in Cancer trines Neptune (2:58 pm PST), then is VOC for about 8 ½ hours, until the Moon enters Leo (11:36 pm PST). [10:35] On Jan. 26, the Moon in Leo squares Uranus (1:19 pm PST) and begins a 21-hour VOC (!!!) period, before entering Virgo (Jan. 27, 11:11 am PST). This examines how being ourselves conflicts with belonging to a group.[12:05] The Sun in Aquarius squares Jupiter on Jan. 26 (11:19 pm PST) at 06º49’ Aquarius-Taurus. Watch out for conflict between progress and need for financial certainty.[13:52] On Jan. 26 (11:35 pm PST), Uranus stations direct at 19°05’ on the Sabian symbol 20 Taurus, Wind, clouds, and haste. Don't move too quickly or make impulsive decisions that can't be taken back.[15:52] Mercury conjoins Mars on Jan. 27 (6:59 am PST, 17º17’ Capricorn). This is the third in a series of Mercury-Mars conjunctions. The first was on Oct. 29 and the second on Dec. 27, 2023. This combination supports mental acuity and courage to say what we need to say.[17:09] On Jan. 28 (1:06 pm PST), Mercury trines Uranus at 19°05’ Capricorn-Taurus. This is an excellent aspect for opening our minds to the sudden inspiration that seems to come from nowhere.[18:27] Venus sextiles Saturn on Jan. 27 (10:03 pm PST) at 6°00’ Capricorn-Pisces. Build something that you love.[19:07] On Jan. 28 (5:02 pm PST), Venus trines Jupiter at 06°59’ Capricorn-Taurus. What you love is your treasure.[20:35] Mars squares the Lunar Nodes at 18º02’ Capricorn-Aries on Jan. 28 (6:19 am PST). The Sabian symbol for Mars, 19 Capricorn, is A child of about five with a huge shopping bag; the North Node is 19 Aries, The Magic Carpet. Giving over to faith and magic might get you farther along your path.[22:42] Listener Scout asks about separating lunar aspects. Check out Ep. 116 for a review on planetary orbs and this video about applying and separating aspects.[30:12] 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.[31:47] If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe, follow, like and share! This episode is brought to you by donors Nicole Hanna and Lianna Bennett, who both donated to the Podathon for the very first time in September![32:57] If you’d like to support the show, please go to bigskyastropod.com where you can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor! Donate $10 or more to receive access to April’s special equinox and solstice episodes.

217 | The Sun and Pluto Plunge into Aquarius!

This week, Neptune brings enjoyment to the Sun in serious Capricorn; Mercury’s message is to let our minds go off-script and heed powerful words; Venus and Neptune prompt a realistic look at relationships; the passionate Aries First Quarter Moon reawakens messages from a recent eclipse, setting the stage for the Sun's powerful conjunction with Pluto on the day each of them moves into Aquarius; and April answers a listener question about the quincunx aspect. Plus: An awkward cocktail party interaction, the power of movement, and April shares memories from her Paleolithic past.
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[1:15] The Sun sextiles Neptune on Jan. 15 (4:38 pm PST), 25º21’ Capricorn-Pisces. The Sun’s Sabian symbol: 26 Capricorn, A water sprite. How can we use structures, forms and plans to make the world a better place?
[3:01] Moon Report! The Aries First Quarter Moon is on Jan. 17 (7:52 pm PST), 27°31’ Aries-Capricorn. Time to take action on something we initiated at that Jan. 11th Capricorn New Moon.
[5:47] This is the First Quarter Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began with a New Moon/Solar Eclipse on April 19, 2023, at 29º50’ Aries. 
[7:23] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Jan. 15, the Moon in Pisces sextiles Pluto (8:33 pm PST); it's VOC for about 15 minutes before it enters Aries (8:48 pm PST). An opportunity to surrender rather than trying to hold on to control.
[8:41] On Jan. 18, the Moon in Aries squares Pluto (12:03 am PST) and is VOC for only 12 minutes before it enters Taurus (12:12 am PST). Consider passionate, straightforward action versus the external control.
[9:28] The Moon in Taurus trines the Capricorn Sun on Jan. 20 (5:57:08 am PST). It's VOC for under one minute before entering Gemini (5:57:55 am PST). Enjoy the success that ends this Capricorn season; it was achieved at a slow and steady Taurus pace.
[10:44] On Jan. 18 (12:49 am PST), Mercury sextiles Saturn at 04°56’ Capricorn-Pisces. Treat this as an invitation to go a little off script and use intuition as well as rationale.
[12:24] Mercury trines Jupiter on Jan. 19 (1:31 am PST), 06°13’ Capricorn-Taurus. Mercury’s Sabian symbol is 7 Capricorn, A veiled prophet of power and Jupiter's is 7 Taurus, A woman of Samaria. Powerful words allow us to open our minds and see things in a new way.
[13:43] On Jan. 19 (7:49 am PST), Venus squares Neptune at 25º26’ minutes Sagittarius-Pisces. Venus is on Sabian symbol, 26 Sagittarius, A flag bearer, Neptune is on 26 Pisces, a New Moon that divides its influences. This aspect can bring a conflict between love and truth.
[15:53] Jan. 20 is a big day! The Sun conjuncts Pluto (5:46 am PST) at 29°59’ Capricorn. Treat this as an exclamation mark at the end of Pluto’s most recent time in Capricorn.
[16:50] The Sun enters Aquarius on Jan. 20 (6:07 am PST). Along with Pluto, the Sun is joined in this sign by Mercury (Feb. 4), Mars (Feb. 12), and Venus (Feb. 16). Expect community and planning for the future to be top of mind.
[17:53] Pluto re-enters Aquarius on Jan. 20 (4:56 pm PST), emphasizing the profound importance of creating things together.
[18:55] Listener Elliott asks about the Quincunx aspect. For more: A basic definition; Stormie Grace's discussion with Rick Levine; The Yod Book (Karen Hamaker-Zondag).
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216 | Capricorn New Moon: A Relay Race!

This week, the Capricorn New Moon comes factory-installed with inspiration and change; Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn build toward a promising future; the Sun reaches the midway point between eclipse seasons; and Mercury concludes a series of aspects to Neptune before entering Capricorn – grab your planner and ink those 2024 goals! April answers a listener question about how transiting planets relate to the condition of that planet in our birth chart. Plus: Driving through fog, coloring outside the lines, and the Sun gets the bends!
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[1:04] Mercury makes the last in a series of squares to Neptune on Jan. 8 (5:24 pm PST) at 25º12’ Sagittarius-Pisces. Articulating difficult topics could be challenging but productive.
[2:58] The Sun trines Uranus on Jan. 9 (4:07 pm PST) at 19º13’ Capricorn-Taurus. Think of this transit as a smooth glide into an examination of who we are and who we want to be. 
[4:41] On Jan. 9 (6:40 pm PST) Mars sextiles Saturn at 04°05’ of Capricorn and Pisces. Look for work-related opportunities to come your way.
[6:32] The Sun squares the Lunar Nodes on Jan. 10 (5:43 pm PST) at 20º18’ Capricorn/Aries/Libra. When a planet is square the nodes, we say it's at the bendings. Release the habit of giving too much at the expense of individual accomplishments.
[8:35] Moon Report! The Capricorn New Moon (Jan. 11, 3:57 am PST at 20º44’ Capricorn) is on the Sabian symbol 21 Capricorn, A relay race. This is a reminder that achieving goals is often a matter of taking something as far as we can personally, then passing it off to another generation to take further. 
[10:23] This New Moon initiates a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that unfolds over the next three years as major lunations fall close to this New Moon point. The First Quarter Moon of this LPFC is on Oct. 10, 2024; the Full Moon is on July 10, 2025; the Last Quarter Moon is on April 9, 2026.
[11:50] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Jan. 9, the Moon in Sagittarius conjoins Mercury (10:24 am PST). It's VOC for a little over 7 hours until the Moon enters Capricorn (5:33 pm PST). 
[13:47] On Jan. 11, the Moon in Capricorn conjoins Pluto (6:33 pm PST). It's VOC for only half an hour before entering Aquarius (7:01 pm). 
[14:55] On Jan. 13, the Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus (1:59 am PST) and ushers in an epic 17½ hour long (!!!) VOC Moon period, before it enters Pisces (7:29 pm). 
[16:43] Mars in Capricorn trines Jupiter in Taurus on Jan. 12 (2:42 am PST). Mars is on the Sabian symbol 6 Capricorn, A dark archway with ten logs at the bottom; Jupiter is on 6 Taurus, A bridge being built across a gorge. 
[18:29] Mercury enters Capricorn on Jan. 13 (6:49 pm PST) and will be in the sign of the sea goat until Feb. 4. Finally! It’s time to sit down and fill in your schedule for the coming year.
[19:57] Listener Diane asks about how our experience of a transit is influenced by its natal position. While discussing Mars in Cancer, April mentions Dana Gerhart’s observation about how planets in detriment or fall work overtime.
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215 | Mars in Capricorn: Refine Your Plan!

This week, a comfortably light and straight ahead start to 2024, as Mercury turns direct on New Year's Day; Mars enters one of its favorite signs, disciplined, hard-working Capricorn; a Venus-Saturn struggle for resources; the Libra Last Quarter Moon advises us to pause and rest before finishing this lunar cycle; and a listener question about transiting "repeat offenders," planets that make the same aspect to the birth chart more than once. Plus: A siesta, a graceful dismount, and waaaaayyyy too much Uranus for one household!
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[1:21] Venus squares Saturn on Jan. 1 (5:26 am PST) at 03º17’, Sagittarius-Pisces. Venus is on Sabian symbol 4 Sagittarius, A little child learning to walk, and Saturn is at 4 Pisces, Heavy traffic on a narrow isthmus. 
[3:21] Mercury stations direct on Jan. 1 (7:07 pm PST) at 22°10’ on the Sabian symbol, 23 Sagittarius, Immigrants entering. Mercury moves back into Capricorn on Jan. 13.
[4:27] Moon Report! The Libra Last Quarter Moon (Jan. 3, 7:30 pm PST) at 13º14’ Libra is on the Sabian symbol A noon siesta; the Sun is on 14 Capricorn, An ancient bas relief carved in granite. 
[6:27] This is the Last Quarter in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began at the New Moon in Libra on Oct. 6, 2021. The First Quarter in this cycle was on July 6, 2022, the Full Moon on April 5, 2023. 
[8:11] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Jan. 2, the Moon in Virgo trines Pluto in Capricorn (3:36 p.m. PST). It's VOC for a little over one hour and then enters Libra (4:47 pm PST). 
[9:26] On Jan. 5, the Moon in Libra squares Pluto (3:41 am PST). It's VOC for just one hour, then enters Scorpio (4:39 am PST). 
[10:29] On Jan. 7, the Moon in Scorpio sextiles Pluto (12:22 pm PST). It's VOC for only 45 minutes and then enters Sagittarius (1:08 pm PST).
[11:35] Mars enters its sign of exaltation, Capricorn, on Jan. 4 (6:58 am PST), through Feb. 12, 2024. 
[13:46] Listener Kelly asks about the effect of transits as they make more than one exact aspect to the birth chart.
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214 | Cancer Full Moon: Walk it Like You Talk It!

This week, the Cancer Full Moon is not as scary as it sounds; Venus seduces Neptune and Pluto and enters freedom-loving Sagittarius; the Sun’s trine to Jupiter offers lucky breaks just as Jupiter turns direct; Mercury, Mars, and with Neptune encourage visualization combined with action; and April answers a listener question about where friends are found in the birth chart. Plus: Walking it like you talk it, making the king laugh, and flocking together!
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[1:17] Venus trines Neptune (Dec. 25, 9:15 am PST) at 24º09’ Scorpio-Pisces. The Sabian symbol for Venus is 25 Scorpio, An X-ray, and Neptune is on 25 Pisces, The purging of the priesthood.
[3:31] Moon Report! The Cancer Full Moon (Dec. 26, 4:33 pm PST, 04º58’ Cancer) is on the Sabian symbol 5 Cancer, An automobile wrecked by a train. It’s not as scary as it sounds!
[4:39] This Full Moon point receives supportive aspects from Jupiter and Saturn. The Sun's degree is on 5 Capricorn, Indians rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance. 
[6:48] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon in a LPFC that began at the New Moon on June 28, 2022 at 07º22’ Cancer. 
[8:29] Void-of-Course (VOC) periods. On Dec. 25, the Moon in Gemini opposes Mercury in Sagittarius (11:55 pm PST). It’s VOC for a little over seven hours, then enters Cancer on Dec. 26 (7:15 am PST). On Dec. 28, the Moon in Cancer opposes Pluto (2:57 pm PST). It's VOC for just about 1 ½ hours, then enters Leo (4:23 pm PST). On Dec. 30, the Moon in Leo trines Mars in Sagittarius (9:18 pm PST), it's VOC for about 1 ½ hours, then enters Virgo (Dec. 31, 3:53 am PST). 
[12:08] Mercury retrograde squares Neptune on Dec. 26 (11:42 pm PST) at 25º Sagittarius-Pisces. 
[13:38] Mercury retrograde makes a conjunction with Mars at 24º21’ Sagittarius on Dec. 27 (4:31 pm PST). The Sabian symbol for this degree is 25 Sagittarius, A chubby boy on a hobby horse. Imagine the outcome that you're hoping for but put some actual action behind it as well.
[15:41] On Dec. 27 (7:28 am PST), the Sun trines Jupiter at 05°36’ Capricorn-Taurus. 
[17:10] On Dec. 28 (2:15 pm PST), Mars squares Neptune at 25º02’ Sagittarius-Pisces. The Sabian symbol for Mars is 26 Sagittarius, A flag bearer, and Neptune is on 26 Pisces, A New Moon that divides influences. 
[19:31] On Dec. 28th (10:00 pm PST), Venus sextiles Pluto at 29º16’ Scorpio-Capricorn. Venus is on Sabian symbol, 30 Scorpio, A Halloween jester, and Pluto is on 30 Capricorn, A secret business conference. 
[21:12] Venus enters Sagittarius on Dec. 29 (12:23 pm PST, through Jan. 23, 2024). 
[23:10] Jupiter stations direct on Dec. 30 (6:40 pm PST) at 05°34’ Taurus. 
[23:51] Now, it's turning direct on Sabian symbol 6 Taurus, A bridge being built across a gorge. Jupiter will be direct through Oct. 8, 2024.
[25:12] Listener Betsy asks about where friends are found in the birth chart.
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