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212 | Sagittarius New Moon: Borrowed Eyeglasses!

This week, a Neptune-tinged Sagittarius New Moon calls for clarifying your own vision instead of borrowing someone else’s glasses. Mercury turns retrograde–don’t panic, just tune into a higher frequency! The Sun, North Node, and Neptune help us figure out who we are and where we’re headed. And April answers a listener question about how to make the most of a transiting configuration that mirrors the same one in your birth chart. Plus: Angels harping, immigrants entering, and grand trines trining!
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[1:16] Mercury sextiles Venus on Dec. 11 (11:17 am PST) at 08º17’ Capricorn and Scorpio. Mercury is on Sabian symbol 9 Capricorn, An angel carrying a harp and Venus on 9 Scorpio, Dental work. Use this transit’s pleasant communication to solve long-standing problems with loved ones.
[3:32] Moon Report! The Sagittarius New Moon (Dec. 12, 3:32 pm PST, 20º40’ Sagittarius) is on Sabian symbol 21 Sagittarius, A child and a dog with borrowed eyeglasses. The Sun and Moon are square Neptune and trine the Aries North Node. 
[6:30] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This New Moon could be an important LPFC for you if you have planets or points close to 20º40’ Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini or Virgo.
[7:40] The First Quarter Moon of this cycle is on Sept. 10, 2024, the Full Moon on June 22, 2025, and the Last Quarter on March 11, 2026.
[8:31] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Dec. 12, the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune (10:49 pm PST). It's VOC for almost nine hours (!!!) before it enters Capricorn (Dec. 13, 7:31 am PST).
[10:05] On Dec. 15, the Moon in Capricorn makes a conjunction with Pluto (8:04 am PST). It's VOC for almost two hours and then enters Aquarius (9:56 am PST). 
[10:43] The Moon in Aquarius sextiles the Sun (4:04 am PST) on Dec. 17. It is VOC for almost 8 hours (!!!) before entering Pisces (11:58 am PST). 
[11:31] Fun times! Mercury turns retrograde on Dec. 12 (11:09 pm PST) at 08º29’ Capricorn and is retrograde through Jan. 1, 2024. Mercury turns retrograde on Sabian symbol, 9 Capricorn, An angel carrying a harp. Tune in to higher powers.
[12:21] Mercury will move back into Sagittarius between Dec. 22, 2023 - Jan. 13, 2024, when it enters Capricorn, then enters Aquarius on Feb. 4.
[13:23] While Mercury is retrograde, it makes the second of three squares to Neptune: Nov. 27, Dec. 26, and Jan. 8. Hold off on finalizing plans for 2024 until after Jan. 8.
[14:15] Mercury conjoins Mars during this retrograde cycle as well, on Dec. 27. Holiday travel could be rough but productivity gets a boost by the end of January.
[16:23] The Sun trines the Moon's North Node on Dec. 14 (9:35 pm PST) at 22º57’ Sagittarius and Aries. The Sun is on the Sabian symbol, 23 Sagittarius, Immigrants entering. The Sabian symbol, 23 Aries, is A pregnant woman in light summer dress. This could be about leaving your comfort zone and conceiving of something new.
[18:34] On Dec. 16 (7:43 pm PST), the Sun squares Neptune at 22°55’ Sagittarius and Pisces on the Sabian symbols 25 Sagittarius, A chubby boy on a hobby horse and 25 Pisces, The purging of the priesthood. Focus on authenticity and building confidence.
[20:07] Listener Rachel asks about transits that mirror your birth chart.
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211 | Venus in Scorpio: Deep Dive!

This week, Venus enters Scorpio, sparking deep introspection in relationships, while Neptune turning direct brings a tidal wave of change. The Virgo Last Quarter Moon prompts a practical review of endeavors, but not without tension between Virgo's caution and Sagittarius' impulsive enthusiasm. And April addresses a listener's intriguing question about the upcoming transit of Uranus in Gemini, exploring historical parallels and offering a hopeful perspective on navigating the transformative times ahead. Plus: Alpacas, middle name enthusiasts, and should we be terrifiiiiied?™
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[1:16] Moon report! The Virgo Last Quarter Moon is on Dec. 4 (9:49 pm PST) at 12º48’ Virgo-Sagittarius. The Moon's Sabian symbol: 13 Virgo, A strong hand supplanting political hysteria.
[2:17] The Sagittarian Sun is conjunct Mars in this chart. Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, is currently in Capricorn, trine Jupiter in Taurus and sextile Saturn in Pisces.
[5:57] This is also the Last Quarter Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle that began at the New Moon on Sep. 6, 2021, at 14º38’ Virgo. The First Quarter Moon in this cycle was on June 7, 2022 and the Full Moon on March 7, 2023.
[8:58] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Dec. 6, the Moon in Virgo trines Pluto (5:50 am PST). It's VOC for about three hours, then enters Libra (8:35 am PST). 
[10:09] On Dec. 8, the Moon in Libra squares Pluto (5:05 pm PST). It's VOC for about 2 1/2 hours, then enters Scorpio (7:35 pm PST). 
[11:42] Venus enters Scorpio on Dec. 4 (10:51 am PST); it'll be in this sign through Dec. 29. 
[14:10] On Dec. 5 (2:51 pm PST), Venus in Scorpio trines Saturn at 01°22’ Scorpio-Pisces. Relationships could get serious, and good work could be rewarded.
[15:57] Neptune stations direct on Dec. 6 (5:22 am PST). It's been retrograde since June 30, 2023. 
[17:14] Mercury trines Jupiter on Dec. 7 (8:09 pm PST) at 06°28’ of Capricorn-Taurus. Do the planning and gather the information needed for a big project.
[18:35] On Dec. 9th (7:35 pm PST), Venus opposes Jupiter at 06º20’ Scorpio-Taurus. Venus is on the Sabian symbol 7 Scorpio, Deep-sea divers.
[21:04] Listener Rafael asks about Uranus’ upcoming excursion in Gemini. Should we be terrifiiiiiied?™ Check out The Astrology Podcast’s treatment of The Uranus Return of the United States with Nick Dagan Best.
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210 | Gemini Full Moon: Now We Are Four!

This week, the wisecracking Gemini Full Moon is tempered by Saturn in Pisces’ call for empathy and responsibility. Mercury and Neptune caution against getting on our hobby horses, and Mercury kicks off a protracted stay in Capricorn. And, Venus visits the South Node for a review of past relationships and surprises Pluto with her strength. Plus: We celebrate our Fourth PodBirthday! Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a behind-the-scenes look at the show - and thank you for being part of our journey!
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[1:48] Moon Report! The Full Moon at 04º51’ Gemini (Nov. 27, 1:16 am PST) finds the Sun and Mars together in early Sagittarius, opposing the Moon, with all three square Saturn in a T-square formation. The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon is 5 Gemini, A radical magazine. The symbol for the Sun is 5 Sagittarius, An old owl up a tree.
[3:44] The T-square is an energetic formation involving planets in three signs of the same modality (cardinal, fixed, or mutable). 
[6:12] Gemini is the questioning moon, and its lighter quality offers a respite from the intensity that began with the Scorpio New Moon. 
[6:38] This is the Full Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began at the May 30, 2022 New Moon at 09º03’ Gemini. The First Quarter in this LPFC was on Feb. 27, 2023, and the Last Quarter is on August 26, 2024.
[8:04] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Nov. 28, the Moon in Gemini opposes Mercury, is VOC for almost six hours, then enters Cancer (10:54 pm PDT). 
[9:43] On Dec. 1, the Moon in Cancer opposes Pluto (5:07 am PST). It’s VOC for about three hours, then enters Leo (8:00 am PST). 
[10:50] The Moon in Leeeeeoooo sextiles Venus on Dec. 3 (6:11 pm PST). It's VOC for about an hour and a half, then enters Virgo (7:50 pm). 
[11:59] On Nov. 27 (5:28 am PST), Mercury squares Neptune at 24º54’ Sagittarius-Pisces. Mercury is on the Sabian symbol 25 Sagittarius, A chubby boy on a hobby horse. A reminder to temper strong opinions with kindness and empathy.
[14:10] Venus opposes the North Node of the Moon on Nov. 29 (9:16 am PST) at 24º04’ Libra and Aries. Venus is on the Sabian symbol, 25 Libra, Information in the symbol of an autumn leaf.
[14:59] In the symbol for Venus, the autumn leaf says nothing lasts forever, but we can be beautiful to the very end. Venus going over the South Node can also summon important people, if only in memory.
[17:17] Mercury enters Capricorn on Dec. 1 (6:31 am PST) for an extended stay. Mercury is retrograde Dec. 12, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024, and reenters Sagittarius between Dec. 22, 2023-Jan. 13, 2024, when it reenters Capricorn until Feb. 4, 2024.
[17:50] Mercury in pragmatic, linear, schedule driven Capricorn can turn all those Mercury in Sagittarius ideas into something real. 
[19:37] Mercury sextiles Saturn on Dec. 2 (7:27 am PST) at 01°12’ Capricorn-Pisces.
[21:02] Venus squares Pluto on Dec. 3 (5:29 am PST) at 28°33’ Libra-Capricorn. 
[22:35] Special Segment: Behind the Scenes at the Big Sky Astrology Podcast! Shout-out to former co-host Jen Braun.
[24:28] Today, after four years, 210 episodes, four Podathons, and more than 400K downloads, generous listeners continue to subsidize the production costs of the show. Thank you times a million!
[25:01] A structural and technical breakdown of what it takes to produce a half hour episode each week. Shout-outs to Angela, editor extraordinaire, and to Stephanie, who writes the shownotes!
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209 | Sun & Mars Enter Sagittarius: Gratitude with Attitude!

This week: The Sun and Mars leave Scorpio’s deep waters, taking flight in the wide-open, friendly skies of sassy Sagittarius. The Aquarius First Quarter Moon chops down some firewood and welcomes us home to our own domain in time for Thanksgiving dinner. And April serves up a side dish of listener question followups about birth times and Daylight Saving Time. Plus: Undercover squirrels, lumberjack fairies, and the bounty that we enjoy. Bon appétit!
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[1:09] Moon Report! The First Quarter Moon at 27°50’ Aquarius on Nov. 20 (2:50 am PST) is on Sabian symbol, 28 Aquarius, A tree felled and sawed, and the Sun is on 28 Scorpio, King of the fairies approaching his domain.
[4:45] This is the First Quarter Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began at the Feb. 19, 2023 New Moon at 01°22’ Pisces. The Full Moon in this LPFC is on Aug. 19, 2024, the Last Quarter's on May 20, 2025.
[6:52] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. The Moon squares the Sun at 27°50’ Aquarius and Scorpio on Nov. 20 (2:50 am PST) and will be VOC for about 3 ½ hours before entering Pisces (6:29 am PST). 
[8:16] On Nov. 22 (7:10 am PST), the Moon in Pisces trines Mars in Scorpio, is VOC for about two hours, then enters Aries (9:19 am PST). 
[9:51] On Nov. 24, the Moon in Aries squares Pluto (9:40 am PST), iss VOC for just under three hours, then enters Taurus (12:29 pm PST). 
[11:37] The Moon in Taurus trines Pluto on Nov. 26 (1:52 pm PST). It’s VOC for just under three hours, then enters Gemini (4:40 pm PST). 
[12:53] On Nov. 20, the Sun sextiles Pluto (1:26 pm PST) at 28°17’ Scorpio-Capricorn. The Sun is on the Sabian symbol, 29 Scorpio, An Indian woman pleading to her chief for the lives of her children.
And the next day, Mars sextiles Pluto, on Nov. 21 (5:18 pm PST) at 28º18'.
[16:03] The Sun enters Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius on Nov. 22 (6:03 am PST), where it remains until it enters Capricorn at the Dec. 21 Solstice.
[17:45] The Sun squares Saturn on Nov. 23 (1:47 am PST) at 00°49’ Sagittarius-Pisces. In the U.S., this Thanksgiving emphasizes tradition and ritual because of this square to Saturn.
[19:36] Mars enters Sagittarius on Nov. 24 (2:15 am PST), and will be in this sign until it enters Capricorn on Jan. 4, 2024. 
[20:37] Mars squares Saturn on Nov. 25 (8:57 am PST) at 00°54’ Sagittarius-Pisces. 
[22:00] Mercury sextiles the Moon’s North Node (Nov. 26, 7:48 pm PST) at 24°22’ Sagittarius-Aries. 
[23:28] In a followup to a recent listener question, Listeners Elena and Susan ask about how Daylight Savings Time affects a birth chart.
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208 | Scorpio New Moon: Conscience and Conviction!

This week, the Scorpio New Moon calls us to stand up for our convictions and to disobey the rules, if necessary, as the Sun comes together with fierce Mars and makes a rebellious opposition to Uranus. The Sun and Mars connect with Neptune for a spiritual call to action, Mercury makes a comforting aspect with Venus, and a listener question about whether it's okay to use more than one house system when you're interpreting your birth chart. Plus, rocks in the head, fire in the hearth, and Clan Elliott!
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[1:22] Moon Report! The New Moon (Nov. 13, 1:27 am PST, at 20º43’ Scorpio) is on the Sabian symbol 21 Scorpio, A soldier derelict in duty. The New Moon point conjoins Mars and opposes Uranus.
[3:37] This New Moon initiates a Lunar Phase Family Cycle. The First Quarter in this cycle is on Aug. 12, 2024, the Full Moon on May 12, 2025, and the Last Quarter on Feb. 9, 2026.
[5:00] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Nov. 13, the Moon in Scorpio sextiles Pluto (3:03 pm PST). It's VOC for about 3 ¼ hours, then enters Sagittarius (6:22 pm PDT).
[7:02] On Nov. 15, the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune (2:56 pm PST). It's VOC for about 8 ¾ hours before it enters Capricorn (11:41 pm PST). Consider the difference between what we know and what we have faith in.
[8:40] The Moon in Capricorn conjoins Pluto (12:27 am PST) on Nov. 18. It's VOC for three hours before entering Aquarius (3:27 am PST). Remember to bring empathy and intuition to your work.
[10:38] The Sun opposes Uranus on Nov. 13 (9:20 am PST), at 21º03’ Scorpio-Taurus. The Sun’s Sabian symbol is Hunters starting out for ducks, and Uranus’ is 22 Taurus, White dove over troubled waters. Start out with purpose, but keep an open mind.
[12:30] On Nov. 15 (4:48 am PST), Mercury sextiles Venus at 07º52’ Sagittarius-Libra. Mercury’s Sabian symbol is 8 Sagittarius, Rocks and things forming therein. Venus is on 8 Libra, A blazing fireplace in a deserted home. Talk things out with people that you like.
[14:46] Mars trines Neptune at 24º59’ Scorpio-Pisces on Nov. 17 (12:36 am PST). Later that morning (6:52 am PST), the Sun trines Neptune at precisely the same degrees of the same signs. Mars and the Sun are on the Sabian symbol 25 Scorpio, An x-ray, and Neptune is on 25 Pisces, The purging of the priesthood.
[16:27] The Sun conjuncts Mars on Nov. 17 (9:42 pm PST) at 25º36’ Scorpio. They conjoin on the Sabian symbol, 26 Scorpio, Indians making camp.
[17:52] Listener Sandra asks about using more than one house system when you're interpreting a chart.
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207 | Mars Meets Uranus: Unpredictable Opponents!

This week, Venus gets the inside scoop from Pluto and enters its home sign of Libra for some refined pleasures; Mercury gains discipline from Saturn, inspiration from Neptune, and powers of persuasion from Pluto, then enters the gregarious sign of Sagittarius. Mars opposes Uranus and asks the musical question: How we can we balance our desires with the needs of others? And April answers a listener question about the time of birth. Plus: Frustrating funnels, ducks in trouble, and oblique strategies!
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[1:18] Moon Report! No major lunation this week, but some juicy Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. Subscribe to April’s mailing list to get free access to her monthly New Moon Workbook!
[2:24] On Nov. 5, the Moon in Leo squares Mercury (11:25 pm PST). It's VOC for a little over 12 hours (!!!) before it enters Virgo on Nov. 6th (11:39 am PST). Express your need to be noticed and appreciated.
[4:31] On Nov. 8, the Moon in Virgo sextiles Mercury (8:55 pm PST). It's VOC for a little over three hours, then enters Libra on Nov. 9 (12:08 am PST). Release those toxic thoughts!
[6:11] The Moon in Libra squares Pluto on Nov. 11 (7:05 am PST). It's VOC for about 3 ½ hours before it enters Scorpio (10:39 am PST). Time to examine whether you're prioritizing others' needs over your own too much of the time.
[7:28] On Nov. 6 (6:38 am PST), Venus trines Pluto at 28°03’ Virgo-Capricorn. Venus is on the Sabian symbol 29 Virgo, A man gaining secret knowledge, and Pluto is on 29 Capricorn, A woman reading tea leaves. Renovations, repairs and power cleaning are encouraged. Channel Marie Kondo and ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?”
[10:08] Mercury trines Neptune on Nov. 6 (5:37 pm PDT) at 28°04’ Scorpio-Pisces. Conducive to sensitive conversations, creating art, and making music.
[12:21] Venus enters one of her home signs, Libra, on Nov. 8 (1:30 am PST). Venus will be in Libra until Dec. 4, 2023. Put on your fancy pants and enjoy some highfalutin artsy stuff.
[14:37] On Nov. 8 (4:17 pm PST) Mercury sextiles Pluto at 28°05’ Scorpio and Capricorn. The Sabian symbol for Mercury is, An Indian woman pleads to the chief for the lives of her children. Pluto is on 29 Capricorn, A woman reading tea leaves. Here is the opportunity to ask for something through ritual and manifestation.
[16:40] Mercury enters Sagittarius on Nov. 9 (10:25 pm PST) until Dec. 1, 2023. If this combo were a funnel, Sagittarius represents the wide end and Mercury is that tiny little aperture. All Sagittarius’ big ideas have to be filtered down into mere words.
[18:48] Busy Mercury squares Saturn in Pisces on Nov. 10 (7:07 am PST) at 00°32’ Sagittarius-Pisces. Saturn is on Sabian symbol 1 Pisces, A public market. An excellent aspect for tackling communication-related projects that have been difficult to get started or to bring to completion.
[20:39] Mars opposes Uranus on Nov. 11 (1:11 pm PST) at 21°08’ Scorpio and Taurus. The Sabian symbol for Mars is 22 Scorpio, Hunters starting out for ducks, and Uranus is on 22 Taurus, A white dove over troubled waters. We may have reached a point when we feel justified in fighting or using aggressive methods to get what we want or to defend ourselves. There might be a way to achieve a peaceful outcome, but it requires thinking outside the box.
[22:30] Listener Teina asks about how the time of birth is determined. April offers input from a nurse friend and resources for researching a birth time, including ancestry.com. For rectification services, email April for a referral!
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206 | Venus Meets Uranus on Halloween: Tricks AND Treats!

This week, Venus’ trine to Uranus makes Halloween more exciting, offering both tricks AND treats; planetary face-offs between the Sun and Jupiter, Venus and Neptune, and Mercury and Uranus; both Saturn and career matters move forward; the Last Quarter Moon in Leeeeoooooo brings creative projects to the finish line; and April answers a listener question about how two people's charts describe their business rapport. Plus: contradictory birds, co-mingled reputations, and Scorpio loves a makeover!
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[1:20] Venus trines Uranus on Oct. 31 (5:51 AM PDT) at 21°36’ Virgo and Taurus. Venus's symbol is 22 Virgo, A royal coat of arms, while Uranus's symbol is 22 Taurus, A white dove over troubled waters. Smooth over recent issues with close ones.
[3:09] On Nov. 2 (10:02 PM PDT), the Sun opposes Jupiter at 10º30’ Scorpio-Taurus. The Sabian symbol for the Sun is 11 Scorpio, A drowning man rescued, and Jupiter’s is 11 Taurus, A woman sprinkling flowers. Maintenance prevents the need for rescue.
[4:39] Venus opposes Neptune on Nov. 3 (3:06 PM PDT) at 25º10’ Virgo-Pisces. This opposition seeks balance between high standards (Venus in Virgo) and acceptance (Neptune in Pisces).
[6:58] Saturn stations direct on Nov. 4 (12:03 AM PDT) at 00º30’ Pisces on the Sabian symbol 1 Pisces, A public market. Saturn turned retrograde at 07º12’ Pisces on June 17, 2023.  Saturn's retrograde times are good for introspection about what you want to achieve and why you want to achieve it. Now that Saturn is turning direct, it's time to begin to move forward again with career efforts.
[9:09] Mercury opposes Uranus at 21º26’ Scorpio-Taurus on Nov. 4 (9:07 AM PDT). Mercury is on the Sabian symbol, 22 Scorpio, Hunters starting out for ducks. Uranus is on 22 Taurus, White dove over troubled waters.
[11:37] Moon Report! The Last Quarter Moon at 12º39’ Leeeeeooooo, on Nov. 5 (1:37 AM PDT) is on Sabian symbol, 13 Leo, An old sea captain rocking. The Sun is on 13 Scorpio, An inventor experimenting.
[12:35] The Last Quarter Moon features a T-square configuration, with the Moon and Mars opposed Jupiter and square the Sun. This can be a motivator for finishing creative projects that began at the Libra Solar Eclipse.
[14:30] This is the Last Quarter Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began with the New Moon on Aug. 8, 2021 at 16º14’ Leo. The First Quarter Moon of this LPFC occurred on May 8, 2022, the Full Moon was on Feb. 5, 2023, and this Last Quarter is time to make that final push to conclude this cycle.
[15:53] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Oct. 30, the Moon in Taurus trines Pluto (4:35 AM PDT). It's VOC for about 3 ½ hours, then enters Gemini (8:08 AM PDT). The slow and steady approach is what will lead to more control and a sense of power over our own destiny.
[17:03] On Nov. 1, the Moon in Gemini squares Neptune (5:36 AM PDT). It's VOC for about nine hours before entering Cancer (2:30 PM PDT). This VOC period is about getting out of our heads and into our hearts.
[17:49] On Nov. 3, the Moon in Cancer opposes Pluto (8:28 PM PDT). It's VOC for almost four hours, and then enters Leo on Nov. 4 (12:21 AM PDT). Be kind to tough characters who oppose us or accuse us of being too sensitive.
[19:04] Listener Kerrie asks about how two people’s charts indicate their helpfulness to each other in business. Check out Episode 127 for a listener question about synastry in romantic relationships.
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205 | Taurus Lunar Eclipse: Building a Bridge!

This week, we celebrate the beginning of the soulful Scorpio season; the Sun trine Saturn rewards us for overcoming obstacles; Mercury and Mars connect with Jupiter – act on your dreams, but be honest with yourself, kind to others, and avoid unnecessary risks; a Taurus Lunar Eclipse highlights worth, values, and bridging differences; and April answers a listener question about planets above and below the horizon of the chart. Plus: Letting go and stocking up; eclipse flashbacks; and extroverts and introverts!
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[1:10] The Sun enters Scorpio on Oct. 23 (9:21 AM PDT) and will stay in this sign through Nov. 22, 2023.
[3:03] On Oct. 24 (12:13 AM PDT), the Sun trines Saturn at 00º37’ Scorpio-Pisces. This is a time when achievements, leadership, and maturity are acknowledged.
[4:53] Mars opposes Jupiter on Oct. 28th (9:03 AM PDT) at 11°15’ Scorpio-Taurus.
[7:11] Mercury opposes Jupiter on Oct. 28 (8:44 PM PDT) at 11º11’ Scorpio-Taurus.
[8:38] Moon Report! The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is on Oct. 28 (1:24 PM PDT) at 05º09’ Taurus.
[10:46] The Sabian symbol for the Sun at this Lunar Eclipse is 6 Scorpio, A gold rush. The Sabian symbol for the Moon is 6 Taurus, A bridge being built across a gorge.
[11:14] Look back at previous eclipses near this degree for clues as to what this eclipse may bring. Those were on Oct. 28, 2004, and Oct. 28, 1995.
[11:43] This Full Moon is the midpoint in the lunar cycle that began with the Solar Eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023 which was square Pluto in Capricorn. This is also the midpoint in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle that began at the April 30, 2022 Solar Eclipse at 10°28’ Taurus. If there’s anything in your birth chart that's between about 6°-14° of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, this is an important cycle for you.
[14:17] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Oct. 23, the Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus (12:04 PM PDT). It's VOC for almost 13 ½ hours (!!!) before it enters Pisces on Oct. 24th (1:33 AM PDT).
[16:48] On Oct. 25, the Moon in Pisces sextiles Pluto (11:39 PM PDT). It's VOC for about 3 ½ hours before it enters Aries on Oct. 26 (3:01 AM PDT).
[18:10] The Moon in Aries squares Pluto in Capricorn on Oct. 28 (1:20 AM PDT). It's VOC for almost 3 ½ hours before it enters Taurus (4:44 AM PDT).
[20:05] On Oct. 29 (7:22 AM PDT), Mercury conjoins Mars at 11º53' Scorpio. This is a good transit for speaking our minds but be careful of using harsh words that can’t be taken back.
[22:01] Listener Jeanette from the UK asks about how to interpret the Sun and other planets above and below the horizon of a chart. Check out Rex Bills’ Rulership Book for astrological correspondences.
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