Big Sky Astrology Podcast

Sorry, listeners - I've been sick all week and I'm still a little wobbly! So there is no new episode this week. I do plan to record one for next week, though! Thanks for your patience! 

This week: Mercury trines Jupiter, and it's a good time to open up your mind and let everything spill out. An Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse is the first eclipse in that sign since 2018, and it is time for a change. Venus and Jupiter bring a peaceful moment in a busy week. And the Sun enters peaceful Pisces just a couple of days before the transit that astrologers have been talking about for ages, the Saturn-Neptune conjunction at zero degrees Aries. It's another busy week in the Big Sky, so we will have to wait and answer a listener question next week! Plus: Building a dream, an inverted funnel, and shifting borders! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:37] Mercury trine Jupiter (Feb. 16, 1:31 pm PST) at 15°53’ Pisces and Cancer. The Sabian symbol for Mercury is 16 Pisces, The flow of inspiration. Jupiter's Sabian symbol is 16 Cancer, A man before a square with a manuscript roll before him. Make a conscious effort to stay curious, open, and inspired. [4:04] Moon Report! Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse (Feb. 17, 4:01 am PST) at 28°49’ Aquarius, at 29 Aquarius, A butterfly emerging from a chrysalis. Today also marks Chinese New Year and the year of the Fire Horse! Courage, clarity, and willingness to move forward will be our guides in the year ahead. [9:07] This is the New Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that unfolds over the coming three years. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) of this LPFC is on Nov 17, 2026 (25°8’ Aquarius). The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse (awareness point) is on Aug 17, 2027 (24°11’) Aquarius. The Last Quarter Moon (last action phase) is on May 16, 2028, at 26°5’ Aquarius. [11:06] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Aquarius makes its New Moon conjunction with the Sun (Feb. 17, 4:01 am PST). It's VOC for 2 hours 8 minutes, then enters Pisces (6:09 am PST). Meditate on how you can contribute to the betterment of all. [11:57] The Moon in Pisces sextiles Uranus in Taurus (Feb. 19, 7:23 am PST). It's VOC for 4 hours 16 minutes, then enters Aries (11:39 am PST). Gather the courage to speak your mind. [12:51] The Moon in Aries sextiles Mars in Aquarius (Feb. 21, 3:11 am PST). It's VOC for 12 hours and 20 minutes, then enters Taurus (3:31 pm PST). Sweat out your frustrations. [14:15] Sun enters Pisces (Feb. 18, 7:52 am PST). The Sabian symbol for the Sun's ingress into Pisces is 1 Pisces, A public market. The Sun will stay in Pisces until March 20, 2026. The invitation is to participate in the world with sensitivity and intention. [17:50] Saturn conjoins Neptune (Feb. 20, 8:54 am PST) at 0°45’ Aries. The Sabian symbol for this degree, 1 Aries, is A woman rises out of the water, a seal rises and embraces her. This conjunction takes place on a world point, so its effects tend to show up not just personally, but collectively. Saturn and Neptune come together about every 36 years, and when they do, we see the dissolution of borders and structures, leaks and scandals, major spiritual or creative shifts. What we commit to now will shape an entirely new reality. [21:12] Venus trine Jupiter (Feb. 22, 12:02 pm PST) at 15°31’ Pisces and Cancer. Venus' Sabian symbol is 16 Pisces, The flow of inspiration. Jupiter's Sabian symbol is 16 Cancer, A man before a square with a manuscript roll before him. The real gift of this transit is contentment, the kind that comes from really knowing yourself and choosing pleasure with intention. [24:06] Unfortunately, there was too much to cover in this week’s sky for a Listener Question. Keep those questions coming in, though! 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [24:48] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, a potent Scorpio Last Quarter Moon; Venus leaves Aquarius for the exalted air of Pisces; Saturn returns to energetic, if domineering, Aries; the Sun and Uranus agree that change is in order, but squabble over the particulars. And a listener question about upcoming eclipses that repeat an earlier and difficult one at the same point in your chart. Plus: intimacy and honesty, history rhymes, and remember who you really are. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:19] Moon Report! Scorpio Last Quarter Moon (Feb. 9, 4:43 am PST) at 20°46’ Scorpio-Aquarius. This is the last action point for the Capricorn New Moon (Jan. 18) at 28°43’ Capricorn. The Moon's Sabian symbol, 21 degrees Scorpio, is A soldier derelict in his duty. The Sun's Sabian symbol, 21 degrees Aquarius, is A woman disappointed and disillusioned. What you're willing to face now can determine how fully you're able to step into the next chapter. [4:53] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter in a LPFC that began with a New Moon on Nov. 13, 2023, at 20°43’ Scorpio. The First Quarter (first action point) of this LPFC was on Aug. 12, 2024, at 20°24’ Scorpio. The Full Moon (awareness point) in this LPFC was on May 12, 2025, at 22°12’ Scorpio. [6:30] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Scorpio squares Venus in Aquarius (Feb. 9, 11:01 pm PST). It's VOC for 21 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (11:22 pm PST). Take an honest look at your finances and your relationships, then see how you can create more financial and emotional security for the future. [7:22] The Moon in Sagittarius squares Saturn in Pisces (Feb. 12, 11:29 am PST). It's VOC for 15 minutes, then enters Capricorn (11:44 am PST). Use this VOC Moon period to cultivate a habit of going with the flow, especially when you run into obstacles. [8:21] The Moon in Capricorn trines Uranus in Taurus (Feb. 14, 5:31 pm PST). It's VOC for 4 hours, 46 minutes, then enters Aquarius (10:17 pm PST). Happy Valentine's Day! Consider how you can create luxury for you and those you love without overspending. [9:52] Venus enters Pisces (Feb. 10, 2:19 a.m. PST) and will be in this sign of her exaltation until March 6. The Sabian symbol for Venus' ingress degree into Pisces is 1 Pisces, A public market. The best things in life truly are often free - compassion and beauty, shared moments, emotional connection. [12:59] Saturn enters Aries (Feb. 13, 4:12 pm PST) and will be in this sign until April 12, 2028. Saturn briefly entered Aries on May 24, 2025, then it turned retrograde and returned to Pisces on Sep. 1, 2025. This is a self-made path that comes around about every 29 years. Is this the life you wanted, and what are you going to do with it? [16:00] Sun squares Uranus (Feb. 15, 9:02 pm PST) at 27°31’ Aquarius-Taurus. Let go of your self-definitions, but don't give up who you truly are. [18:19] Listener Holly asks about how to approach upcoming eclipses that repeat an earlier and difficult eclipse at the same point in your chart. [23:09] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [23:44] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, Uranus stations direct in Taurus and then heads toward its next home, Gemini. Mercury and Venus turn our minds and hearts toward Uranian change and freedom. Mercury enters Pisces, the land of the wandering and imaginative mind. And a listener question about an obscure symbol for the sign of Capricorn, the sea goat. Join April for an online webinar (Feb. 7, 10 am PST) about the upcoming eclipses! We’ll cover eclipses in general, the February and March eclipses, and how to interpret them in your chart. Only $10 through Feb. 5 - sign up here! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:57] Moon Report! No major lunation this week. Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus (Feb. 2, 2:55 pm PST). It’s VOC for 4 hours, 26 minutes, then enters Virgo (7:21 pm PST). Honor the present rather than getting stuck in the past. [3:18] The Moon in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces (Feb. 4, 11:49 pm PST). It’s VOC for 1 hour, 43 minutes, then enters Libra (Feb. 5, 1:32 am PST). When life gets you down, get to work. [4:28] The Moon in Libra trines Venus in Aquarius (Feb. 7, 3:59 am PST). It’s VOC for 7 hours, 14 minutes, then enters Scorpio (11:13 am PST). Get in the habit of combining your interests with socialization. [5:51] Uranus stations direct (Feb. 3, 6:33 pm PST) at 27°27’ Taurus, and prepares to move into Gemini (April 25, 2026). Ask: Have I outgrown my old definition of security? What resources and strengths do I already have to support new paths?” [9:36] Mercury squares Uranus (Feb. 5, 4:13 am PST) at 27°27’ Aquarius- Taurus. Sabian symbols: Mercury, 28 Aquarius, A tree felled and sawed, and Uranus, 28 Taurus, A woman pursued by mature romance. Pay attention to what catches your interest or irritates you, these moments can clarify what in your life feels outdated and what needs to change. [14:09] Mercury enters Pisces (Feb. 6, 2:48 pm PST). Due to an upcoming retrograde period (Feb. 25-Mar. 20), Mercury will be in Pisces longer than usual, until April 14, 2026. Speak from the heart. Listen between the lines. Not all valuable information comes wrapped in logic; some of it arrives as a feeling, image, or quiet awareness. [17:20] Venus squares Uranus (Feb. 8, 1:49 am PST) at 27°28’ Aquarius- Taurus. Renegotiate our relationships with love, money, and belonging, so that they better reflect the freedom that you're looking for. [20:56] Listener Margot asks about one of Capricorn’s symbols, the sea goat. [24:56] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [25:29] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, after an extended stay in Pisces, Neptune enters Aries for the next 12 years. Mars and Pluto join ferocious but innovative forces to focus on the future. Mercury and Venus bring inspirational words about our values. A sizzling Full Moon in Leo sets the tone for the upcoming eclipses. And a listener question about the Progressed Moon. Plus: Abraham Lincoln saves the world, failing for spite, and standing up and standing out! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:21] Neptune enters Aries (Jan. 26, 9:34 am PST and will stay in this sign until May 2038. The last time Neptune moved through Aries was from April 13, 1861-April 7, 1875. Can a single individual, or a single nation, save the world? [5:17] Mars conjunct Pluto (Jan. 27, 3:01 pm PST) at 3°34’ Aquarius, a potentially ruthless combination. Use personal will toward something collectively meaningful. [8:47] Mercury conjunct Venus (Jan. 29, 2:17 am PST) at 14°57’ Aquarius on Sabian symbol 15 Aquarius, Two lovebirds sitting on a fence. Sometimes love is as simple as choosing to sit on the fence together and enjoy one another's company. [11:45] Moon Report! Leo Full Moon (Feb. 1, 2:09 pm PST) at 13°03’ Leo. The Moon is on Sabian symbol 14 Leo, The human soul awaiting opportunity for expression and the Sun is on 14 Aquarius, A train entering a tunnel. Are we using our individual voice in service of something larger than ourselves? Are we speaking for our family, our community, or even our country when it matters? [15:30] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that began on Aug. 4, 2024, with a New Moon at 12°34’ Leo. The First Quarter (first action point) of this LPFC was on May 4, 2025, at 14°21’ Leo. The Last Quarter (final action point) of this LPFC will be on Nov. 1, 2026, at 9°25’ Leo. [17:12] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Jan. 27, the Moon in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces (9:58 am PST). It's VOC for 2 hours 57 minutes, then enters Gemini (12:55 pm PST). Practice being the grown-up in the room. [18:40] The Moon in Gemini squares Saturn in Pisces (Jan. 29, 11:56 am PST). It's VOC for 2 hours 36 minutes, then enters Cancer (2:32 pm PST). Get into the habit of gaining clarity and choosing words carefully before sending a message out into the world. [19:43] The Moon in Cancer trines Saturn in Pisces (Jan. 31, 1:52 pm PST). It's VOC for 2 hours 17 minutes, then enters Leo (4:09 pm PST). Get into the habit of establishing emotional boundaries. [21:15] Listener Kelly with a Y asks about the Progressed Moon. [27:25] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:56] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week: As the Sun transitions to Aquarius, a story begins involving the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Pluto. A final sextile aspect forms between rulemaking Saturn and rule-breaking Uranus. Mars finishes up a lot of work in Capricorn before entering Aquarius. And the Taurus First Quarter Moon has its hands full with all those planets in Aquarius. No listener question this week, but that segment returns next week! Plus: A complete lack of emotional baggage, and Taurus gets up to speed! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:29] The week kicks off with a packed Monday featuring six major aspects—about what we usually cover in an entire week. [1:53] Sun sextiles Neptune (Jan. 19, 1:55 pm PST) at 29°50’ Capricorn-Pisces. An opportunity to turn your dreams into something tangible. Spiritual breakthroughs are possible. [3:44] Sun enters Aquarius (Jan. 19, 5:45 pm PST). It’ll be in Aquarius until Feb. 18. This is a time of reinvention—do something new, live more freely, and focus on what truly matters rather than following society’s rules. [6:08] Venus conjunct Pluto (Jan. 19, 8:04 pm PST) at 03°19’ Aquarius. Look out for new insights about relationships, as well as what needs to change. Finances can take a turn. [7:56] Mercury enters Aquarius (Jan. 20, 8:42 am PST), until Feb. 6. Draft your plans for the future. Master new technology. [9:24] Sun conjunct Mercury (Jan. 21, 7:49 am PST) at 1°36’ Aquarius. When Mercury is cazimi, powerful mental and communication clarity is possible. This exact window—when the Sun and Mercury are within 17 minutes of arc—is between Jan. 20, 9:31 pm PST to Jan. 21, 6:03 pm PST. [10:47] Mercury conjunct Pluto (Jan. 22, 9:15 am PST) at 3°24’ Aquarius. Avoiding the truth isn’t an option. Channel compulsive urges into absorbing routines, and focus on researching finances and emerging technologies. [12:11] Sun conjunct Pluto (Jan. 23, 2:28 am PST) at 3°25’ Aquarius . This conjunction falls on the Sabian symbol 4 Aquarius, A Hindu healer. Excellent for deep healing and letting go of what is no longer healthy or needed. [14:14] Saturn sextiles Uranus (Jan. 19, 9:19 pm PST) at 27°33’ Pisces-Taurus. The other two sextiles in this series were on April 4 and August 11, 2025. You hold the key to your own prison door and have the power to move forward. [16:39] Mars trines Uranus (Jan. 19, 9:56 pm PST) at 27°33’ Capricorn-Taurus. Repeat this mantra: “I am ready to change, I am ready to do things differently.” Just make sure that you’re moving towards something that is actually better and not just reacting in the moment. [18:59] Mars sextiles Saturn (Jan. 19, 10:02 pm PST) at 27°33’ Capricorn-Pisces.  Here’s an opportunity to step up your game in a particular area of life, especially if it’s work-related. [20:01] Mars sextiles Neptune (Jan. 22, 10:39 pm PST) at 29°54’ Capricorn and Pisces. An opportunity to work more fluidly to pursue work and spiritual goals; don’t get too attached to the way you get there, though. [22:07] Mars enters Aquarius (Jan. 23, 1:17 am PST). It’ll be in Aquarius through March 2. Go ahead and ruffle some feathers! [23:22] Moon Report! Taurus First Quarter Moon (Jan. 25, 8:47 pm PST) at 6°14’ Taurus and Aquarius. This is the first action point toward your New Moon in Capricorn goals (Jan. 18, 2026). Keep it practical and take your time. [25:51] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the First Quarter (first action point) in a LPFC that began with the New Moon of April 27, 2025, at 7°46’ Taurus. The Full Moon (awareness point) occurs on Oct. 25, 2026, at 2°45’ Taurus. The Last Quarter (last action point) is on July 26, 2027, at 3°29’ Taurus. [27:32] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus (Jan. 20, 6:16 pm PST). It’s VOC for 4 hours, 34 minutes, and then enters Pisces (10:50 pm PST). Try to use this VOC Moon time to welcome change in small ways. [28:52] The Moon in Pisces conjoins Neptune (Jan. 23, 5:17 am PST). It’s VOC for 9 minutes, then enters Aries (5:26 am PST). Introduce a new routine in your daily life that gives you space to indulge sympathy, intuition and imagination. [29:49] The Moon in Aries squares Jupiter in Cancer (Jan. 24, 1:36 pm PST). It’s VOC for 20 hours, 29 minutes, then enters Taurus (Jan. 25, 10:05 am PST). Have some fun, just try not to overdo it. [31:09] Listener Question returns next week. [31:20] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [31:54] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, communications go into overdrive as Mercury aspects Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. Venus makes soothing aspects with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and enters independent, future-oriented Aquarius. The Sun embraces both the tried and true and innovation as it connects with Saturn and Uranus. The week ends with a zestier-than-usual Capricorn New Moon, and check out Big Sky Astrology’s YouTube channel for this week’s listener question. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:28] Mercury opposes Jupiter (Jan. 14, 12:17 am PST) at 19°34’ Capricorn-Cancer. This can be an excellent transit for expressing big ideas, ideals and plans for the year ahead. [3:27] Venus sextiles Saturn (Jan. 14, 10:19 pm PST) at 27°08’ Capricorn-Pisces. Take the things of value and make them into something more permanent and lasting. [4:49] Venus trines Uranus (Jan. 15, 7:22 am PST) at 27°37’ Capricorn-Taurus. May our hearts guide and surprise us. [7:10] Venus sextiles Neptune (Jan. 17, 12:33 am PST) at 29°46’ Capricorn-Pisces. Here’s an option to build an extra layer of honesty and empathy into a relationship, if we choose. [9:00] Sun sextiles Saturn (Jan. 17, 2:41 am PST) at 27°19’ Capricorn-Pisces. This could be an opportunity to become more serious about something that we do or to take on some kind of opportunity or responsibility that may help us grow. [10:43] Sun trines Uranus (Jan. 17, 8:58 am PST) at 27°35’ Capricorn-Taurus. An opportunity to join in the games and simple pleasures that we can share with other people. [12:31] Venus enters Aquarius (Jan. 17, 4:43 am PST). Venus will be in Aquarius until Feb. 10, 2026. Enjoy the people with whom you share interests and who you consider friends, but not necessarily friends of the heart. [14:16] Mercury conjoins Mars (Jan. 17, 11:40 pm PST) at 26°03’ Capricorn. “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” - Gloria Steinem. Watch your words and temper. [16:28] Moon Report! Capricorn New Moon (Jan. 18, 11:52 am PST) at 28°43’ Capricorn, on the Sabian symbol 29 Capricorn, A woman reading tea leaves. Our practical, everyday lives are a way to experience otherworldliness, mysticism. [19:11] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the New Moon in a LPFC that will unfold over the coming three years. The First Quarter phase (first action point) is on Oct. 18, 2026, at 25°18’ Capricorn. The Full Moon (awareness point) is on July 18, 2027, at 25°48’ Capricorn. The Last Quarter (last action point) is on April 16, 2028, at 27°12’ Capricorn. [21:57] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces (Jan. 13, 2:59 pm PST). It’s VOC for 35 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (3:34 pm PST). Make kindness and compassion towards others a habit. [23:22] The Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune in Pisces (Jan. 16, 3:19 am PST). It’s VOC for 28 minutes, then enters Capricorn (3:47 am PST). Establish a habit of dream journaling. You can gain insight and clarity on issues that may come up in your waking life. [24:24] The Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces (Jan. 18, 1:57 pm PST). It’s VOC for 21 then enters Aquarius (2:18 pm PST). Get into the habit of trying to take the practical tasks of each day and bring some beauty to them. [25:33] Mercury sextiles Saturn (Jan. 18, 8:09 pm PST) at 27°28’ Capricorn-Pisces. Saturn is on the Sabian symbol 28 Pisces, A fertile garden under the full moon. Take your ideas, thoughts, and inspirations, and make something practical of them. At the very least, write them down. [27:17] Mercury trines Uranus (Jan. 18, 9:38 pm PST) at 27°34’ Capricorn-Taurus. This combination of Mercury, Saturn and Uranus tells us that there is a place for both practicality and seriousness, while being open to new ideas and fresh ways of doing things. [28:11] Check out this week’s Listener Question on Big Sky Astrology’s YouTube channel! [28:34] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [29:06] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, we welcome the new year with Venus and Mars in a conjunction to each other and both to the Sun, and all three in opposition to Jupiter. The Libra Last Quarter Moon adds to the week's emphasis on relationships, and a listener question about finding purpose in your birth chart. Plus: Creative muscles, blurry around the edges, and what’s in line with your heart! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:15] Sun conjoins Venus (Jan. 6, 8:36 am PST) at 16º22’ Capricorn. The degree of this conjunction is called the Venus Star Point. Check out Episode 282 for a refresher on the Venus Star Point, and find your own Venus Star Point at sophiavenus.com. This is one of the most powerful days of the year to manifest the situations and relationships that align with your heart and values. [4:05] Venus conjoins Mars (Jan. 7, 6:43 pm PST) at 18º09’ Capricorn. The Sabian symbol for this conjunction is 19 Capricorn, A child of about five carrying a huge shopping bag. Motivation will be high to pursue the things that you want and enjoy. [6:54] Sun conjoins Mars (Jan. 9, 3:41 am PST) at 19º12’ Capricorn, on the Sabian symbol, 20 Capricorn, A hidden choir singing. The Sun, Venus, and Mars are together at 19º Capricorn and opposed Jupiter in Cancer. This Mars cazimi day is ideal for sharing something you’ve been working on with the world. [9:03] Venus opposes Jupiter (Jan. 9, 9:35 am PST) at 20º11’ Capricorn-Cancer. This transit can indicate a tendency to overdo it, to spend more money than you need to on things that don't necessarily satisfy you. Give some thought to what could make your relationships happier. [10:46] On Jan. 10, the Sun and Mars in Capricorn oppose Jupiter within about six hours of each other. The Sun opposes Jupiter at 12:42 am PST, and Mars opposes Jupiter at 6:25 am PST. Avoid negative solar tendencies, such as boasting, bragging, and demanding the spotlight. Temper Mars tendencies such as insisting on having your own way. On the flipside, your hard work could be acknowledged. [12:06] Moon Report! The Libra Last Quarter Moon (Jan. 10, 7:48 am PST) is at 20º24’ Libra-Capricorn. This Last Quarter Moon is the last major phase in the New Moon cycle that began with the Sagittarius New Moon (Dec. 19, 2025). Seek resolution to the conflict between collaboration and individual ambition. Sabian symbols: 21 Libra, A crowd upon the beach (Moon) and 21 Capricorn, A relay race (Sun). [15:09] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter in an LPFC that began with a Solar Eclipse New Moon on Oct. 14, 2023, at 21º07’ Libra. The First Quarter of this LPFC was on July 13, 2024. The Full Moon in this LPFC was on April 12, 2025, at 23º19’ minutes Libra. [17:05] The Moon in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus (Jan. 6, 5:05 am PST). It is VOC for 3 hours, 52 minutes, then enters Virgo (8:57 am PST). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of stretching your creative muscles. [18:34] The Moon opposes Neptune in Virgo-Pisces (Jan. 8, 3:23 pm PST). It’s VOC for 43 minutes, then enters Libra (4:06 pm PST). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of appreciating the artistic and non-conformist people in your life, without feeling like you need to change them. [20:06] The Moon squares Venus in Libra-Capricorn (Jan. 10, 9:54 am PST). It’s VOC for 17 hours, 1 minute, then enters Scorpio (Jan. 11, 2:55 am PST). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of using structure, such as a daily planner, to track your New Moon goals and prioritize nurturing relationships. [22:11] Listener Ginger asks about finding life purpose in the birth chart. [26:56] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:32] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week: Happy Holidays!... and quieter skies, as the universe offers a bit of a holiday reprieve. Venus and Neptune challenge beliefs about relationships and our values. Venus puts on her investor hat as she goes to work in Capricorn. There is a sizzling First Quarter Moon in Aries, and a listener question about how AI may impact the field of astrology. Plus: Working things out, a new tradition, and the case for consulting humans. Note: We're taking a little holiday break, so there will be NO PODCAST ON DEC. 29. But we’ll be back on January 5 to help you ring in the New Year! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:44] Venus squares Neptune (Dec. 23, 9:31 pm PST) at 29°25' Sagittarius-Pisces. When there's a square aspect between Venus and Neptune, we can achieve clarity about relationships, finances, or values, and let go of the things and people that drain us. [4:45] Venus enters the sign of Capricorn (Dec. 24, 8:26 am PST), and it'll be in this sign until Jan. 17, 2026. This is a practical Venus that wants relationships that are stable and solid, based on shared values, shared goals. [8:14] Moon Report! The Aries First Quarter Moon (Dec. 27, 11:10 am PST) is at 6°17’ Aries-Capricorn. This is the first action point in the New Moon cycle that began at the Dec. 19 New Moon in Sagittarius. Consider things before dashing off to get something done. [11:36] This is the First Quarter (first action point) in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began with the New Moon solar eclipse of Mar. 29, 2025, at 9°00’ Aries. The Full Moon (awareness point) in this LPFC comes on Sept. 26, 2026, at 3°37’ Aries. The Last Quarter (final action point) in this LPFC is on June 26, 2027, at 5°21’ Aries. [13:21] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces (Dec. 22, 6:44 am PST). It's VOC for 1 hour, 8 minutes, then enters Aquarius (7:52 am PST). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of going with the flow, instead of insisting that your way is the best and the only way. This VOC could also help your spiritual practice. [14:57] The Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus (Dec. 24, 1:42 pm PST). It's VOC for 3 hours, 27 minutes, then enters Pisces (5:09 pm). There might be an unexpected desire to introduce a new holiday tradition. Use this VOC period to get in the habit of letting down your guard when it comes to traditions and welcome something fresh and new, maybe even something a little bit innovative. [16:36] The Moon conjuncts Neptune in Pisces (Dec. 26, 11:03 pm PST). It's VOC for 59 minutes and then enters Aries (Dec. 27, 12:02 am PST). Take a lovely bath, listen to music, or even watch a sentimental movie. Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of some healthy escapism. [18:03] Listener Elizabeth asks about how AI may impact the field of astrology. [24:38] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [25:10] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, the adventuresome Sagittarius New Moon season gets off to a bit of a strained beginning as the Sun squares off with Saturn and Neptune. Relationships and values are put to the test when Venus and Saturn meet in a difficult aspect. We honor the solstice as the Sun marches into Capricorn, and April answers a listener question about being born at the New or Full Moon. Plus: A lesson of patience, built to be productive and then to rest, and no place to go but up. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:20] Moon Report! The Sagittarius New Moon (Dec. 19, 5:43 pm PST) at 28º24’ Sagittarius. This New Moon is on the Sabian symbol 29 Sagittarius, A fat boy mowing the lawn of his house on an elegant suburban street. Guard your energy and anticipate that any tasks or any clarity you hope to gain will be hard won and might take a little while for you to see. [4:00] The Sun squares Saturn (Dec. 16, 8:33 pm PST) at 25°28’ Sagittarius-Pisces. Use this time to plan and prepare for things that you want to get done at the New Moon, rather than pushing hard to actually do them. [5:04] The Sun squares Neptune (Dec. 20, 5:02 pm PST) at 29°24’ Sagittarius-Pisces. Expect to feel drained, maybe a bit confused or unclear about what you want to accomplish during this New Moon cycle. Don't be too hard on yourself if you find you just don't have the energy. [6:25] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter (first action point) in this LPFC comes on September 18, 2026, at 25º57’ Sagittarius. The Full Moon (awareness point) of this LPFC will occur on June 18, 2027, at 27º33’ Sagittarius. Then the Last Quarter Moon (final action point) in the LPFC comes on March 17, 2028, at 27º53’ Sagittarius. [8:39] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon trines Neptune (Dec. 17, 7:24 am PST). It’s VOC for 1 hour, 14 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (8:38 am PST). Use this VOC Moon to get into the habit of connecting with the divine daily and observing the messages that come your way. [10:07] The Moon squares Neptune (Dec. 19, 7:41 pm PST). It’s VOC for 1 hour, 11 minutes, then enters Capricorn (8:52 pm PST). Consider a quiet evening at home, doing something imaginative and restful. [11:12] Venus square Saturn (Dec. 20, 9:09 pm PST) at 25º37’ Sagittarius-Pisces. Venus in aspect to Saturn often brings delays or disappointments, but sometimes the lesson is to have patience, and in the case of Saturn in Pisces, acceptance. [12:47] The Sun enters Capricorn (Dec. 21, 7:03 am PST). Happy Solstice! Happy Yule! Happy Midsummer! The Capricorn and Cancer solstices are a wonderful time for standing still, which is what solstice literally means: the Sun standing still. The Capricorn Solstice is the beginning of Capricorn season (Dec. 21, 2025 -Jan. 19, 2026). The Sun is lowest in the midday sky. There's no place to go but up. What is it that we want to accomplish? What mountain is it that we want to climb? [16:53] Listener Ivana asks about Full and New Moon natives. Check out Dana Gerhardt for more information on the lunar phases. [23:44] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [24:15] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Episode 324 | The Virgo Last Quarter Moon and Netflix Roulette! This week, Mercury makes a lot of moves, entering Sagittarius, aspecting Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, and presiding over the Virgo Last Quarter Moon. Neptune stations direct in Pisces. Mars relaxes with Neptune for a few hours, but then moves into industrious Capricorn. And once again this week, we have so many transits to cover that there just wasn't time to include a listener question. Plus: Fuzzy-headedness, delegation, and Netflix roulette! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:40] Mars squares Saturn (Dec. 8, 4:15 pm PST) at 25º15’ Sagittarius-Pisces – a classic “one foot on the gas, one foot on the brake” transit. Slow down long enough to be sure you’re going after what’s truly right. [3:42] Neptune stations direct (Dec. 10, 4:23 am PST) at 29°22' Pisces, after being retrograde since July 4. During this station, there could be a general lack of clarity. Be careful with Neptune things like medications or any kind of mind- or mood-altering substances. [6:19] Mercury opposes Uranus (Dec. 10, 11:59 am PST) at 28°39’ Scorpio-Taurus. Due to Mercury's recent retrograde period, this is the third and final time that this transit is exact (previously on Oct. 29 and Nov. 19). Inspiration is high and words can have a tremendous impact. [7:50] Mercury trines Neptune (Dec. 11, 2:19 am PST) at 29°22’ Scorpio-Pisces, the last of three transits in this series (previously on oct. 29 and Nov. 9). It's not the very best transit for sharp analysis and logic, but intuition should be heightened, breakthroughs are possible, and the urge to create will likely be very strong. [9:39] Moon Report! Virgo Last Quarter Moon (Dec. 11, 12:52 pm PST) at 20°04’ Virgo-Sagittarius. Virgo is the sign of helpers and making peace with the limitations of your financial budget, your energy, and your schedule. [11:27] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter (final action point) in an LPFC that began with a New Moon on Sep 14, 2023 (21º58’ Virgo). The First Quarter (action point) of this LPFC was on June 13, 2024 (23º39’ Virgo), and the Full Moon (awareness point) was on March 13, 2025 (23º56’ Virgo). [13:25] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus (Dec. 9, 8:56 pm PST). It's VOC for 2 hours, 24 minutes, then enters Virgo (11:20 pm PST). Play Netflix roulette! Use this VOC Moon period to initiate a new habit of exposing yourself to new forms of art. [15:03] The Moon in Virgo opposes Neptune in Pisces (Dec. 12, 6:51 am PST). It's VOC for 1 hour 13 minutes, then enters Libra (8:04 am PST). Be inspired by others but not unrealistically infatuated. [15:53] The Moon in Libra sextiles Mars in Sagittarius (Dec. 14, 7:36 pm PST). It’s VOC for 15 minutes, then enters Scorpio (7:51 pm PST). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of going after what you want with a light-hearted attitude. [16:46] Mercury enters Sagittarius (Dec. 11, 2:40 pm PST), the sign of its detriment in Sagittarius. A good transit for taking a broad overview or doing long-term thinking, questioning beliefs, initiating higher education. Mercury will be in Sagittarius until January 1, 2026. [17:55] Mercury sextiles Pluto (Dec. 13, 8:32 am PST) at 02°12’ Sagittarius- Aquarius. Mercury is on the Sabian symbol 3 Sagittarius, Two men playing chess, and Pluto is on 3 Aquarius, A deserter from the navy. This is the exact aspect in a series (previously on Oct. 30 and Nov. 17). Here is an opportunity to go after something that requires great perseverance and keen perception. [20:30] Mars squares Neptune (Dec. 14, 3:44 am PST) at 29°22’ Sagittarius-Pisces. Mars is on the Sabian symbol 30 Sagittarius, The Pope. Neptune is on Sabian symbol 30 Pisces, The Great Stone Face, the rock formation like a face that's idealized by a boy who grows up and begins to look like it. This is an opportunity to review what our ideals are and how we can represent them most positively. Dedicate energy to pursuits that give back to your profession or to your community. [22:59] Mars enters Capricorn (Dec. 14, 11:34 pm PST). Mars will be on the Sabian symbol 1 Capricorn, An Indian chief demanding recognition. Mars is exalted in the sign of Capricorn, so it’s a strong time to manage practical matters with maximum efficiency, professionalism, and drive. Mars will be in Capricorn until January 23, 2026. [25:05] Unfortunately, it’s another week when the skies are too busy for a listener question. But please keep sending in your questions! [25:35] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [26:11] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, Venus makes a sizzling sextile to Pluto, the Gemini Full Moon is relatively quiet, but the Sun's square to the nodes tells us that we're at the midway point between eclipses. Mercury ends the week with trines to Jupiter and Saturn and shows us how to write a book. Plus, April answers a listener question about Saturn transits - why does it seem that we have the same Saturn lessons over and over again? Plus: Sipping our Tang, putting up scaffolding, changes and turning points. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:22] Venus sextiles Pluto (Dec 2, 1:07 AM PST) at 1º55’ Sagittarius-Aquarius. Contain adventuring only to the possibilities of earth and sea, or step outside earthly experiences. [3:02] Moon Report! The Gemini Full Moon (Dec 4, 3:14 PM PST) at 13º03’ Gemini-Sagittarius. At this Full Moon, the Sun is also close to its square with the lunar nodes (Dec 5, 4:22 AM PST). This Full Moon connects to two eclipses: Sep 7, 2025 (Lunar Eclipse, 15º22’ Pisces) and March 3, 2026 (Lunar Eclipse, 12º53’ Virgo). Let go of excessive criticism, perfectionism, workaholism. [8:29] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that began on June 6, 2024, with a New Moon at 16º17’ Gemini. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) of this LPFC occurred on March 6, 2025, at 16º21’ Gemini. The Last Quarter Moon (last action point) of this LPFC will occur on September 4, 2026, at 11º48’ Gemini. [10:30] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon squares Jupiter (Dec. 1, 10:14 AM PST), is VOC for 8 hours 59 minutes, then enters Taurus (7:13 PM PST). Check in with the people close to you before acting on personal goals. [12:01] The Moon sextiles Neptune (Dec. 3, 5:50 PM PST). It's VOC for 58 minutes, then enters Gemini (6:48 PM PST). Pisces can irrigate Taurus' soil, Taurus provides guidance for Pisces. [13:47] The Moon squares Neptune (Dec. 5, 4:55 PST). It's VOC for 59 minutes, then enters Cancer (5:54 PM PST). Get in the habit of using words to express what’s going on inside of you. [16:00] The Moon trines Neptune (Dec. 7, 5:45 PM PST), is VOC for one hour, then enters Leo (6:48 PM PST). Get in the habit of giving yourself some me-time to recharge your batteries. [17:12] Mercury trines Jupiter (Dec. 6, 5:05 AM PST) at 24°08' Scorpio-Cancer. Mercury trines Saturn (Dec. 7, 8:58 AM PST) at 25°14' Scorpio-Pisces. These are the last in a series of trine aspects from Mercury to Jupiter and Saturn. The first were on Oct 24/25, the second were on Nov 22 while Mercury was retrograde. How are these aspects like writing a book? [20:42] Listener Charlene asks about why it seems that we have the same Saturn lessons over and over again. [26:45] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:23] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week: A birthday milestone for the podcast, and another week full of transits! As Mars squares the Lunar Nodes, prepare to move toward your future. Mercury conjoins Venus on a whimsical degree, and Venus trines Jupiter and Saturn; Saturn turns direct on Thanksgiving Day, and Mercury turns direct a couple of days later. A Pisces First Quarter Moon could bring a crisis of faith; and Venus finishes her busy week and her time in Scorpio with an opposition to Uranus and a trine to Neptune, before entering merry Sagittarius. And unfortunately, this is another week that is so full of aspects to talk about that, once again, there’s no time for a listener question! Plus: Making camp, the places that fit us, and sacred arts. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! [1:48] A Big Sky Astrology Podcast milestone! This week marks six years since April and co-host Jen Braun aired the very first episode on Nov. 26, 2019. [2:39] Mars squares the Lunar Nodes (Nov 24, 5:32 am PST) Mars in Sagittarius jolts us out of Virgo South Node perfectionism and toward the Pisces North Node’s realm of faith, imagination, and possibility. Even small steps toward our dreams bring rewards—even if they don’t look exactly like we imagine. [5:09] Mercury conjunct Venus (Nov 24, 5:52 pm PST, 22°45' Scorpio). On the whimsical Sabian symbol, A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy, Mercury and Venus merge their magic in transformative Scorpio. Through what we love—and how we summon it verbally—we encounter opportunities for Scorpionic metamorphosis. [6:50] Venus forms harmonious trines to Jupiter in Cancer (Nov 26, 8:31 am PST) and Saturn in Pisces (Nov. 26, 3:48 pm PST). Venus–Jupiter: Pleasure, ease, and maybe a little luck—if we’re willing to look beneath the surface. Venus–Saturn: Clarity around needs vs. wants. Themes of self-reliance, wisdom, and sufficiency arise. Venus’ Sabian symbols: 25 Scorpio, An X-ray, and 26 Scorpio, Indians making camp. [9:30] Saturn Turns Direct (Nov 27, 7:51 pm PST, 25°09' Pisces). After months of inward restructuring, Saturn emerges direct on Sabian symbol 26 Pisces, A new moon that divides its influences, symbolizing new beginnings and individuation. [11:15] Pisces First Quarter Moon (Nov 27, 10:59 pm PST, 6°17' Sagittarius/ Pisces). A call to action on intentions seeded at the Scorpio New Moon (Nov 19). Sagittarian certainty meets Piscean feeling—what action feels like the right next step? [13:47] This is the First Quarter phase in a Lunar Phase Family cycle that began at the Pisces New Moon (9º40’ Pisces) of Feb 27, 2025. What were you dreaming of then? Now’s the time to take action. Future critical moments in this cycle: Full Moon on Aug 27, 2026 (4º54’ Pisces), Last Quarter on May 28, 2027 (7º01’ Pisces). [16:11] Void-of-Course Moon Periods. Nov 25: Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune (1:10 am PST) and is VOC for one hour, 5 minutes before entering Aquarius at 2:15 am PST. The pragmatism and organization of the Capricorn Moon provides a strong structure for Neptune’s intuition. [17:00] Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus (Nov 27, 9:53 am PST) and is VOC for 1 hour 31 minutes before entering Pisces (11:24 am PST). No matter how unconventional we consider ourselves to be, there are times we’d still like to fit in. [18:47] Moon in Pisces conjoins Neptune (Nov 29, 4:05 pm PST). It’s VOC for 1 hour and 2 minutes, then enters Aries (5:07 pm PST). Go within and see what you find there. [19:33] Mercury Stations Direct (Nov 29, 9:38 am PST, 20°42' Scorpio). Retrograde since Nov 9, Mercury turns direct—but with “retrograde residue” through Dec 16. April shares her thoughts on Mercury retrograde “confirmation bias” and her plan to track Mercury mishaps while it’s direct. [21:55] Venus Opposes Uranus (Nov 29, 6:48 pm PST, 29º05’ Scorpio-Taurus, Sabian Symbols 30 Scorpio: Halloween jester and 30 Taurus: Peacock parading on an ancient lawn.  A nudge to question outside influences on money, values, and desire. What do you truly want—not what society says you should? [24:07] Venus Trine Neptune (Nov 30, 12:48 am PST, 29º24’ Scorpio-Pisces). A dreamy, romantic, and potentially bewildering transit. Wonderful for release and spiritual clarity—just take care not to idealize the wrong person, purchase, or path. [25:32] Venus Enters Sagittarius (Nov 30, 12:14 pm PST). Through Christmas Eve, Venus revels in adventure, cultural exploration, music, and the great outdoors. Perfect for discovering beauty in unexpected places. [27:50] Another packed week of planetary activity leaves no room for listener questions—April promises they will return soon! 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This week: A lot is happening in the sky! The Scorpio New Moon sets the tone for an emotionally intense and transformative new cycle, while the Sun and Mercury join forces and light up the sky with aspects to Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The Sun begins its journey through Sagittarius, and Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio. Mercury trines Jupiter, and Uranus sextiles Neptune. The week brings both challenge and inspiration — and an invitation to embrace deep change. Plus: Read a new book, stare out the window at nothing, and go fly a kite. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! [1:35] Sun trine Saturn (Mon. Nov. 17, 12:56 am PST) at 25°15’ Scorpio and Pisces. A supportive aspect blending Scorpio’s determination with Pisces’ grace and compassion. Combine strength with kindness. [3:05] Mercury’s Busy Week, Part 1 (Mon. Nov. 17– Wed. Nov. 19). Mercury sextiles Pluto (Mon., Nov. 17, 12:36 pm PST) at 01°39’ Sagittarius and Aquarius. This is the second of three such aspects, including on Oct. 30 and Dec. 13. Dig deep and get to the truth. Excellent for research and tough conversations. [4:38] Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio (Tue. Nov. 18, 7:21 pm PST). Mercury will continue to move back through Scorpio, until it turns direct on Nov. 29 at 20°42’ Scorpio. Revisit secrets, uncover motives, and attending to unfinished business. [6:06] Mercury retrograde opposes Uranus (Wed. Nov. 19, 3:45 am PST) at 29°31’ Scorpio and Taurus. This is the second of these transits, including on Oct. 29 and Dec. 10. Break free from mental ruts — change your mind, shift your perspective. [7:27] Mercury retrograde trine Neptune (Wed. Nov. 19, 4:21 am PST) at 29°29’ Scorpio and Pisces. Also the second of three such transits, including one Oct. 29 and the last on Dec. 11, with Mercury direct. Dream, imagine, and let your intuition do the talking. [9:11] Scorpio New Moon (Wed. Nov. 19, 10:47 pm PST) at 28°11’ Scorpio. This New Moon forms a grand trine with Jupiter and Saturn, and an opposition with Uranus creates a kite. It’s a potent moment for setting intentions of transformation, release, and renewal. [11:54] Lunar Phase Family Cycle. Keep a lunar journal to track this cycle over the next three years (key follow-ups): First Quarter (first action point) Aug. 19, 2026 • Full Moon (awareness point) May 20, 2027 • Last Quarter (last action point) Feb. 17, 2028. [13:55] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. Moon squares Jupiter (Mon. Nov. 17, 3:51 am PST), is VOC for 9 hours, 53 minutes, and enters Scorpio (1:44 pm PST). Balance giving with self-care. [15:09] Moon opposes Uranus (Thu. Nov. 20, 1:24 am PST), is VOC for 1 hour, 2 minutes, and enters Sagittarius (2:26 am PST). Reflect on financial independence. [16:35] Moon squares Neptune (Sat. Nov. 22, 1:48 pm PST), is VOC for 1 hour, 5 minutes, and enters Capricorn (2:53 pm PST). Pause before reacting emotionally. [17:40] Mercury conjuncts the Sun (Thu. Nov. 20, 1:23 am PST) at 28°18’ Scorpio. Mercury is cazimi, “in the heart of the Sun” — a powerful time for clarity, communication, and insight. Mercury will be cazimi from Nov. 19, 10:31 pm PST to Nov. 20, 4:15 am PST. Perfect for important writing, calls, or conversations. [18:56] Uranus sextiles Neptune (Thu. Nov. 20, 6:33 am PST) at 29°29’ Taurus-Pisces. The second in a long series (2025–2027) of these aspects. The first Uranus/Neptune sextile was on Aug. 28, 2025, the third is on July 15, 2026, the fourth on Jan. 15, 2027, and the fifth on Jun. 6, 2027. Review Ep. 305 for more about this series. Reflect on the emotional side of technological change. How does innovation feel? [22:19] Sun opposes Uranus (Fri. Nov. 21, 4:25 am PST) at 29°26’ Scorpio and Taurus. Sun trines Neptune the same day, at 5:05 am PST, at 29°28’ Scorpio and Pisces. 30 Scorpio: The Halloween jester is the Sabian symbol for the Sun. A revelation moment! Step out of your old identity and imagine who you’re becoming. Expect insight, creativity, and maybe a little nervous energy. [25:33] Sun enters its Sagittarius season (Fri. Nov. 21, 5:35 am PST)! The Sun will be in Sagittarius until Dec. 21. A month of optimism, adventure, and gratitude. The perfect season for giving thanks and expanding your horizons. [27:03] Mercury’s Busy Week, Part 2: Sat. Nov. 22 - Mercury trines Saturn (10:45 am PST) at 25°11’ Scorpio-Pisces; Mercury trines Jupiter (3:37 pm PST) at 24°56’ Scorpio and Cancer. Mercury (direct) first trined Saturn & Jupiter on Oct. 24/25, this is the second trine (retrograde) and the third is on Dec. 6/7 (direct). Review late-October conversations and projects — and now find clarity, perspective, and practical steps to move forward. [29:03] Sun sextiles Pluto (Sun. Nov. 23, 11:19 am PST) at 01°45’ Sagittarius-Aquarius. Adventure beckons! A dynamic, self-empowering aspect for exploration and courage. The Sun is on Sabian symbol 2 Sagittarius: The ocean covered with whitecaps. Pluto is on Sabian symbol 2 Aquarius: An unexpected thunderstorm. [30:53] No listener question this week — it’s a full episode! 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [31:46] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. 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This week, Jupiter turns retrograde and asks us to look within for guidance on home and family. At the Last Quarter Moon in Leo, enthusiasm is contagious. Mercury and Mars come together in Sagittarius, and conversation is strenuously opinionated. The Sun and Jupiter meet in a harmonious trine, shining a spotlight on the bounty we enjoy. And a listener question about what transiting planetary aspects mean for you if they aren't aspecting anything in your own birth chart. Plus: Drinking our own Kool-Aid, relative luxury, and adapting to the celestial weather! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:29] Jupiter stations retrograde (Tues., Nov. 11, 8:41 am PST, through March 10, 2026) at 25º09’ Cancer. Stay open-minded and open your mind and heart to those outside your own family. [3:57] Moon Report! At the Leo Last Quarter Moon (Tues., Nov. 11, 9:28 pm PST) at 20°04’ Leo-Scorpio, enthusiasm can be contagious. Sabian symbols: 21 Leo, Chickens intoxicated, and 21 Scorpio, A soldier derelict in his duty. [7:12] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The New Moon of this LPFC was on August 16, 2023, at 23º17’ Leo. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) was on May 15, 2024, at 25°08, the Full Moon (awareness point) on Feb. 12, 2025, at 24º06’ Leo. [9:51] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Cancer sextiles Uranus in Taurus (Mon., Nov. 10, 9:22 am PST). It’s VOC for 11 minutes, then enters Leo (9:33 am PST). Use this VOC Moon to make a habit of spicing up your workday routine. [11:19] The Moon in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus (Wed., Nov. 12, 3:29 pm PST). It's VOC for 23 minutes, then enters Virgo (3:52 pm PST). Practice patience and acceptance when other people's priorities differ from yours. [12:10] The Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus (Sat., Nov. 15, 1:08 am PST). It's VOC for 36 minutes, then enters Libra (1:44 am PST). Use practical and useful coping mechanisms, such as writing, to deal with stress or instability. [13:41] Mercury conjuncts Mars (Wed., Nov. 12, 3:15 pm PST) at 06°04’ Sagittarius. Mars is the warrior planet, and Mercury and Mars are in Sagittarius, which symbolizes fighting for what we believe in. Your mind could be working overtime. Question and learn from your anger and impatience. [15:41] The Sun trines Jupiter (Sun., Nov. 16, 9:08 pm PST) at 25°06’ Scorpio-Cancer. Confidence grows, doors open, and the world seems to be more receptive to what we have to say. Sabian symbols: 26 Scorpio (Sun), Indians making camp, 26 Cancer (Jupiter), Contentment and happiness in luxury, people reading on davenports. [18:24] Listener James asks about what transiting planets in aspect to each other mean for you if they aren't aspecting anything in your own birth chart. [22:52] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [23:23] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week: Mars finishes its journey through Scorpio with an aspect to Neptune, then charges into Sagittarius and connects with Uranus and Pluto. The Taurus Full Moon gives an opportunity to evaluate the world on a practical level, while Venus goes deep, immersing itself in Scorpio and aspecting Pluto. Uranus circles back to the sign of Taurus for a short stay, and Mercury embarks on its latest retrograde period. And a listener question about how to combine various forecasting techniques in a reading. Plus: the Scorpio-Pluto Venn Diagram overlap, paying with cash, and the astrologer as a woodworker! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:32] Mars trines Neptune (Mon. Nov. 3, 7:59 pm PST) at 29º43’ Scorpio-Pisces. Neptune is on Sabian symbol, 30 Pisces, The great stone face, which Dane Rudhyar describes as, A rock formation like a face is idealized by a boy who as he grows up begins to look like it. We become what we idealize, so it’s worth taking a look at what that is. [4:00] Mars enters Sagittarius (Tues. Nov. 4, 5:01 am PST) – it’s adventure time through Dec. 14. Sabian symbol 1 Sagittarius, A Grand Army of the Republic campfire. Mars in Sagittarius will fight for what it believes in. [5:58] Mars opposes Uranus (Tues. Nov. 4, 9:30 am PST) at 0°08’ Sagittarius-Gemini. Mars in Sagittarius loves an adventure, and as it comes into an opposition with Uranus, things can end up going in a very different way than we had planned. [7:16] Mars sextiles Pluto (Thu. Nov. 6, 7:11 am PST) at 1°29’ Sagittarius and Aquarius. Work with powerful forces instead of fighting them. Sabian symbols: 2 Sagittarius, The ocean covered with white caps (Mars), 2 Aquarius, An unexpected thunderstorm (Pluto). [9:23] Moon Report! The Taurus Full Moon (Wed. Nov. 5, 5:19 am PST 13°22’ Taurus and Scorpio) is time to take stock of progress on New Moon plans. What are the essential supplies and relationships that we need to make them come true? Sabian symbols: 14 Taurus, Shellfish groping and children playing at the edge of the beach (Moon), 14 Scorpio, Telephone linemen at work (Sun). [11:37] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The New Moon of this LPFC was on May 7, 2024 at 18º02’ Taurus. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) was on Feb. 5, 2025, at 16º46’ Taurus. We’re at the Full Moon (awareness point), and the Last Quarter Moon (last action point) is on Aug. 5, 2026, at 13º40’ Taurus. [13:34] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon opposes Venus (Tue. Nov. 4, 3:21 am PST). It’s VOC for 4 hours, 55 minutes, then enters Taurus (8:16 am PST). What do you need versus what do the important people in your life want? Develop new skills around relationship give-and-take. [15:00] The Moon sextiles Neptune (Thu. Nov. 6, 6:51 am PST). It’s VOC for 29 minutes, then enters Gemini (7:20 am PST). Get in the habit of noticing and appreciating the little things in life. [15:53] The Moon squares Neptune (Sat. Nov. 8, 6:32 am PST). It’s VOC for 34 minutes, then enters Cancer (7:06 am PST).  Find alternative ways to express your feelings. [16:47] Venus enters Scorpio (Thu. Nov. 6, 2:39 pm PST, through Nov. 30. Venus squares Pluto (Fri. Nov. 7, 7:44 pm PST) at 1°31’ Scorpio-Aquarius. Both encourage us to get clear about what it is that we love, value, and desire in our lives. [19:38] Uranus enters Taurus (Fri. Nov. 7, 6:19 pm PST). Uranus entered Gemini on July 7, 2025. It will station direct on Feb. 3, 2026, and will re-enter Gemini on April 25. While Uranus is completing its time in Taurus, ask, “What are things worth? Are we too disengaged from the sense of worth of money and of time?” [22:05] Mercury stations retrograde (Sun. Nov. 9, 11:02 am PST, through Nov. 29) at 6°51’ Sagittarius. It's a good time to review past decisions, past work, and what you think that you know. [24:50] Listener Ashley asks about how to combine various forecasting techniques in a reading. [30:56] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [31:30] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, communication and travel get an infusion of optimism and innovation when Mercury meets with Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto, and gallops into the sign of Sagittarius. Enthusiasm emerges as Mars trines Jupiter, and its trine to Saturn reins in excesses. The Aquarius First Quarter Moon propels the goals of the recent New Moon, with long-term goals and helpful friends. Venus and Jupiter examine true desires and necessities. And since we have such a busy sky this week, there wasn't time for a listener question – but submit your question for an upcoming episode! Plus: Spongy Neptune, a Halloween jester, and buyer’s remorse! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:40] Mars trines Jupiter (Mon., Oct. 27, 11:19 pm PDT) at 24º48’ Scorpio and Cancer. Great time for making progress toward your goals. Sabian symbols: 25 Scorpio, An X-ray (Mars), 25 Cancer, A dark shadow or mantle thrown suddenly over the right shoulder (Jupiter). [4:33] Mercury trines Neptune (Wed. Oct. 29, 12:26 am PDT, 29º50’ Scorpio-Pisces) highlights intuition and imagination Sabian symbols: 30 Scorpio, The Halloween jester (Mercury), 30 Pisces, The great stone face (Neptune).  [7:32] Mercury enters Sagittarius (Wed. Oct. 29, 4:02 am PDT), one of the signs of its detriment when in Sagittarius. Look up from the minutiae of life and toward the big picture. Mercury will be move through Sagittarius and late Scorpio until January 1, 2026, which is when it enters Capricorn. This includes a retrograde period between Nov. 9 and 29. [10:01] Moon Report! The Aquarius First Quarter Moon (Wed Oct. 29, 9:21 am PDT at 6º30’ Aquarius-Scorpio) is an action point in the Lunar Phase Cycle that began on Oct. 21. Sabian symbols: 7 Aquarius, A child born of an eggshell (Moon), 7 Scorpio, Deep-sea divers (Sun). Gather with like-minded people to share your ideals, to find a way to walk together toward the future. [12:39] This is the First Quarter (first action point) in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle that began with the New Moon on Jan. 29, 2025, at 9º51’ Aquarius. The Full Moon (awareness point) of this cycle is on July 29, 2026 at 6º30’ Aquarius. The Last Quarter (final action point) is on April 28, 2027 at 8º19’ Aquarius. [14:22] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune (Tue. Oct. 28, 8:38 pm PDT). It's VOC for 17 minutes, then enters Aquarius (8:55 pm PDT). Think about how you're combining practicality and intuition. [15:27] The Moon in Aquarius squares Mars in Scorpio (Thu. Oct. 30, 11:15 pm PDT), is VOC for 5 hours 31 minutes, then enters Pisces (Fri. Oct. 31, 4:46 am PDT). Happy Halloween! [16:33] The Moon conjuncts Neptune in Pisces (Sun. Nov. 2, 7:15 am PDT), is VOC for 24 minutes, then enters Aries (7:39 am PDT). Acknowledge your emotions instead of indulging in escapism. [18:06] Mars trines Saturn (Wed. Oct. 29, 12:05 pm PDT) at 25º53’ Scorpio- Pisces. Discipline and adaptability combine to support confidence and emotional maturity. [19:28] Mercury opposes Uranus (Wed. Oct. 29th at 12:36 pm PDT) at 0º21’ Sagittarius-Gemini. Stay open to the unexpected, and trust flashes of insight that come your way on how you connect with the world. [21:03] Mercury sextiles Pluto (Thu. Oct. 30, 3:06 pm PDT) at 1º26’ Sagittarius-Aquarius, opening a channel for insight and honest self-examination. Sabian symbols: 2 Sagittarius, The ocean covered with white caps (Mercury) and 2 Aquarius, An unexpected thunderstorm (Pluto). [22:41] Venus squares Jupiter (Sun. Nov. 2, 3:16 pm PST) at 25º01’ Libra- Cancer. Strike a balance between pleasure and practicality. [24:01] Listener Question: Be on the lookout for a listener question or mini-lesson next week! [24:21] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [24:54] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, partnerships and values are highlighted in the Libra New Moon. Neptune backstrokes into Pisces. The Sun enters Scorpio and squares Pluto and gets to work uncovering what we've been hiding underneath the surface. Mercury identifies our biggest dreams as it meets with Jupiter and lays out a practical path to success with Saturn. And a listener question about finding community, especially in the realms of astrology and spirituality. Plus: Passing it down, the universal dream, and empowering by strengthening! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:23] Moon Report! The Libra New Moon on Tue. Oct. 21 (5:25 am PDT), at 28º21 minutes Libra on the Sabian symbol, 29 Libra, Humanity seeking to bridge the span of knowledge. A Pluto influence says this particular New Moon is not the pink, frothy, romantic Libra New Moon we might imagine. [4:29] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter Moon (first action point) in this LPFC comes on July 21, 2026 at 28º43’ Libra. The Full Moon (awareness point) of this LPFC occurs on Apr. 20, 2027, at 0º36’ Scorpio. The Last Quarter Moon (final action point) will be on Jan. 18, 2028, at 28º13’ Libra. [6:52] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods for this week. On Tue. Oct. 21, the Moon conjuncts the Sun (5:25 am PDT). It's VOC for 3 hours 17 minutes and then enters Scorpio (8:42 am PDT). Institute a habit of small kindnesses. [8:34] On Thu. Oct. 23, the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune (9:14 pm PDT). It's VOC for only five minutes and then enters Sagittarius (9:19 pm PDT). Create a coffee/tea and divination ritual that asks, “What is my intuition telling me about the best possible use for this day?” [9:57] On Sun., Oct. 26 (9:42 am PDT), the Moon squares Neptune. It's VOC for 11 minutes, then enters Capricorn (9:53 am PDT). During this VOC, make a habit of considering opposing viewpoints to ensure consistent learning and growth. [11:07] On Wed., Oct. 22 (2:51 am PDT), Neptune retrogrades back into the sign of Pisces for its final passage through this sign in our lifetimes. Neptune first entered Pisces back in 2011 and 2012. It briefly went into Aries March 30, 2025. It will leave Pisces for good on January 26, 2026 and will stay in Aries until 2038. The Sabian symbol for 30 Pisces, A majestic rock formation resembling a face is idealized by a boy who takes it as his ideal of greatness and as he grows up begins to look like it. How are your ideals informing your view of the world? [14:12] The Sun enters Scorpio on Wed. Oct. 22 (8:51 pm PDT, until Nov. 21) on the Sabian symbol 1 Scorpio, A sightseeing bus. This highly intuitive and emotionally charged ingress invites healing and catharsis. The Major Arcana card associated with Scorpio is the Death card. Many holidays that honor the bridge between life and death take place while the Sun is in Scorpio. This is the season to look beneath the surface and find wisdom in the cycles of loss and renewal that connect all of us. [16:50] On Fri., Oct. 24 (6:24 am PDT), the Sun squares Pluto at 1º23’ Scorpio-Aquarius. Sabian symbols: 2 Scorpio, A broken bottle and spilled perfume, 2 Aquarius, Unexpected thunderstorm. Letting go of the past can be painful, but it's the only way forward. [19:19] On Fri., Oct. 24 (8:08 am PDT), Mercury trines Jupiter at 24º37’ Scorpio-Cancer, and the formulation of a great vision. [19:41] Mercury trines Saturn on Sat., Oct. 25 (2:17 pm PDT) at 26º06’ Scorpio-Pisces. Make a plan for pursuing Jupiter’s vision. [20:35] Listener Alyssa asks about finding community, especially in the realms of astrology and spirituality. Check out groups such as NCGR, the San Diego Astrological Society, United Astrological Conference and OPA. [28:50] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [29:21] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

This week, a nostalgic Cancer Last Quarter Moon is a time to reflect on what we've accomplished in our recent New Moon goals. Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, glides into her elegant home sign of Libra, and promptly meets up with idealistic Neptune, unpredictable Uranus, and probing Pluto. Power issues rise to the surface as Pluto stations direct. The Sun and Jupiter bring a fresh start, but might bring up conflicts in all types of relationships. Words can get a little hurtful as Mercury and Mars come together in Scorpio. And a listener question about houses in the horoscope that are ruled by the same planet - how are they connected? Plus: Calming tea, an autumn leaf, and a trip to Disneyland. Read a full transcript of this episode. It’s eclipse season! Order your copy of my “Followed by a Moonshadow” eclipse report! Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Timestamps: [01:44] Moon Report: Cancer Last Quarter Moon (Mon., Oct. 13, 11:13 am PDT, 20º39’ Cancer-Libra). Reflect on what you’ve built since September’s Virgo Solar Eclipse. Balance your personal spotlight (“A prima donna singing”) with collective harmony (“A crowd upon the beach”). [04:05] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) Connects back to the July 17, 2023, New Moon in Cancer — a long-term story about power, control, and emotional authenticity, with peaks at the First Quarter Moon on April 15, 2024, and Full Moon on Jan. 13, 2025. [06:02] Void-of-Course Moons. Mon., Oct. 13, Moon in Cancer trines Saturn at 10:05 pm PDT. It’s VOC for 5 hours 42 minutes, then enters Leo on Tues. Oct. 14 at 3:47 am. Perfect for bedtime reflection and initiating soothing routines. [07:18] Wed., Oct. 15, Moon in Leo sextiles Sun in Libra, 10:06 pm PDT. It’s VOC for 12 hours 59 minutes, then enters Virgo on Thu. Oct. 16, 11:05 am. Express yourself creatively. [08:13] Sat., Oct. 18, Moon in Virgo opposes Saturn at 2:10 pm PDT. It's VOC for 6 hours 51 minutes, then enters Libra at 9:01 pm. A reality check — do what you can, then let go. [09:31] Venus enters Libra (Mon., Oct. 13, 2:19 pm PDT, until Nov. 6). Venus in Libra delights in beauty, grace, and harmony — but expects manners and mutual respect. It’s a time for refinement, art, music, and creating peaceful surroundings. [10:56] Venus opposes Neptune (Mon., Oct. 13, 6:16 pm PDT, 0º12’ Libra-Aries). Beautiful illusions or confusing emotions? This transit heightens creativity and longing. Lean into art and inspiration, but beware of wishful thinking in love or finances. [12:52] Pluto stations Direct (Mon., Oct. 13, 7:52 pm PDT) at 1° Aquarius on the Sabian symbol “An unexpected thunderstorm,” an awakening to change and empowerment. With Venus and Uranus in the mix, expect surprising revelations and renewal. Pluto has been retrograde since May 4. [14:33] Venus trines Uranus (Tue., Oct. 14, 7:09 am PDT, 0º52’ Libra-Gemini). Fresh energy in relationships, art, and finances — and maybe a glimpse beneath the surface. Sabian symbols: 1 Libra, A butterfly made perfect by a dart through it, and 1 Gemini, A glass-bottomed boat in still water. [16:55] Venus trines Pluto (Tue., Oct. 14, 4:45 pm PDT, 1º22’ Libra-Aquarius). Depth of feeling, and a reminder to love deeply, feel our losses, remain open to life’s beauty. Sabian symbol: 2 Aquarius, An unexpected thunderstorm. [18:31] Sun Square Jupiter (Thu., Oct. 16, 10:43 pm PDT, 24º06’ Libra-Cancer) Confidence meets challenge — a time to stretch beyond your comfort zone while keeping your balance. Excellent for self-promotion, creative pursuits, and reconnecting with loved ones. Sun’s Sabian symbol: 25 Libra, All information in the symbol of one leaf. [21:12] Mercury conjunct Mars (Sun., Oct. 19, 11:51 pm PDT, 19º11’ Scorpio). Sharp minds and sharper tongues. Productive for research and problem-solving, but watch out for heated words. Speak with care and precision. Sabian symbol: 20 Scorpio, A woman drawing two dark curtains aside. [23:02] Listener Question: Houses with the same ruler. Listener Michelle asks how life areas ruled by the same planet connect in the birth chart. April explains how a shared planetary ruler weaves together different houses — with an example from John Coltrane’s chart (b. Sep. 23, 1926, 5 pm EST, Hamlet, NC, Placidus houses) that ties together creativity, study, and financial opportunity. [27:51] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [28:30] A tribute to this week’s donors! 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This week: Mercury puts on its X-ray specs as it enters Scorpio and squares Pluto. The Aries Full Moon highlights the balance between caring for ourselves and being present for partners and friends. Venus meets Jupiter and Saturn, bringing both opportunity and responsibility. And a listener question about the chart ruler—what it is, how to find it, and what it reveals about your chart. Plus: Blunter than we need to be, tea with the dames, and a conversation April would be terrifiiieeed™ to have! Read a full transcript of this episode. It’s eclipse season! Order your copy of my “Followed by a Moonshadow” eclipse report! Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Timestamps [1:13] Mercury enters Scorpio (Mon., Oct. 6, 9:41 am PDT until Wed., Oct. 29): Deep perception, inner reflection, and creative potential. [2:59] Moon report! The Aries Full Moon at 14°08’ Aries-Libra (Mon. Oct. 6, 8:47 pm PDT) is the midpoint of the New Moon cycle that began at the Sep. 21 Solar Eclipse at 29º Virgo. Seeing what’s working and what isn’t. Finding balance in relationships (Sun in Libra), family dynamics (Jupiter in Cancer), and honoring your own needs (Moon in Aries). [4:51] Lunar Phase Family Cycle: Awareness and insights related to the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse at 19º24 Aries. First Quarter (first action point): Jan. 6, 2025. Last Quarter (final action point): July 7, 2026. [7:35] Void-of-Course Moon periods: On Tues. Oct. 7, Moon in Aries squares Jupiter in Cancer (11:24 am PDT), is VOC for 10 hours, 48 minutes, enters Taurus at 10:12 pm PDT). Practicing compromise, talking things through. [9:25] On Thu. Oct. 9, Moon in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces (5:31 pm PDT), is VOC for 4 hours 41 minutes, enters Gemini (10:12 pm PDT). Moon in Taurus brings grounding and confidence to defining Saturn in Pisces goals. [10:26] On Sat. Oct. 11, Moon in Gemini squares Venus in Virgo (7:56 pm), is VOC for 3 hours 41 minutes, enters Cancer (11:37 pm PDT). Be mindful of the effect of your words, especially with Mercury in Scorpio; feelings could get hurt, and grudges will last. [11:35] Mercury square Pluto (Tues. Oct. 7, 7:40 am PDT) at 1°22’ Scorpio- Aquarius: Intense, revealing conversations; speak with kindness. Sabian symbols: Mercury, 2 Scorpio, A broken bottle and spilled perfume. Pluto, 2 Aquarius: An unexpected thunderstorm.  [13:20] Venus sextile Jupiter (Wed. Oct. 8, 4:41 am PDT) at 23°18’ Virgo- Cancer: Joy, attraction, and finding balance between desire and excess. [14:40] Venus opposite Saturn (Sat. Oct. 11, 4:10 am PDT) at 26°59’ Virgo- Pisces: Serious relationship and financial considerations, clarity about what you need versus want. Sabian symbols: Venus 27 Virgo, Grand Dames at Tea. Saturn 27 Pisces, A harvest Moon.  [16:42] Listener Question: Listener Dani asks: What is my chart ruler, and what does it mean? [16:50] The chart ruler is the planet that rules the sign on your Ascendant. Its placement by sign, house, and aspects reveals how you approach life, your motivation, and your experiences. [19:11] Examples: John Cleese (Mercury in Scorpio, sharp and satirical) and Tom Hanks (Mercury in Cancer, warm and relatable). Birth data: Cleese, b. Oct. 27, 1939, 3:15 am, Weston-super-Mare, England. Hanks: b. July 9, 1956, 11:17 am, Concord, California. Examples from Solar Fire database, based on Placidus houses. [23:04] 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. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [24:25] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.