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PISCES LUNAR ECLIPSE: HOW TO SURVIVE QUICKSAND

Gentle motion, flexibility, and floating are your survival tools for this eclipse. If there is an astrological equivalent of quicksand, a Pisces eclipse would pretty much have to be it. At times like this, surrender—not struggle—is the key.

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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

Mercury enters Virgo and comes into a scintillating cazimi conjunction with the Sun. A Pisces lunar eclipse is flavored by disruptive Uranus, and Mercury and the Sun square off with Uranus. Plus, a listener question about haircuts.

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MOONSHADOW ECLIPSE REPORT

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PISCES LUNAR ECLIPSE: HOW TO SURVIVE QUICKSAND

Gentle motion, flexibility, and floating are your survival tools for this eclipse. If there is an astrological equivalent of quicksand, a Pisces eclipse would pretty much have to be it. At times like this, surrender—not struggle—is the key.

READ THE REST

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

Mercury enters Virgo and comes into a scintillating cazimi conjunction with the Sun. A Pisces lunar eclipse is flavored by disruptive Uranus, and Mercury and the Sun square off with Uranus. Plus, a listener question about haircuts.

LISTEN HERE

MOONSHADOW ECLIPSE REPORT

What will the upcoming eclipses mean for you? Order April’s exclusive personal eclipse report, “Followed by a Moonshadow” for an in-depth look at three years of eclipses in your chart!

DETAILS AND ORDERING

Prepare for Life’s Little Surprises!

Book a personal astrology reading with April, from anywhere in the world!

You’ll gain perspective on the present and explore the rich territory and major goalposts that lie ahead.

Learn More

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Weekly highlights

Astrology Highlights for Aug. 31-Sep. 6, 2026: Bleep!

by April August 30, 2026

Coming on the heels of a hot-tempered Mercury-Mars aspect, this Last Quarter Moon is a moment to focus on and tame not only our tongues, but our busy, chattering, Mercury minds. The calmer the mind, the more control we have over what we say, and the fewer regrets we’ll have to live with in the long run.

Episode 357 | Last Quarter Moon in Gemini: Letting Go!

by April August 30, 2026

Mars is in conflict with, and Jupiter makes a soothing aspect to, serious Saturn. Mental faculties and manual skills get a supercharged boost with the sextile between Mercury and Mars, and the Gemini Last Quarter Moon manages to express the ideas that the Virgo Sun has given a lot of detailed thought. And tune in next week for the Podathon!

Episode 356 | A Pisces Lunar Eclipse with Uranus: Shaken, Not Stirred!

by April August 23, 2026

Mercury enters Virgo and comes into a scintillating cazimi conjunction with the Sun. A Pisces lunar eclipse is flavored by disruptive Uranus, and Mercury and the Sun square off with Uranus. Plus, April answers a listener question about haircuts.

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The Moon is in the

Sign of Aries

All times are calculated for Pacific time zone.

Today's Lunar Aspects

Moon opposes Venus
at 11:48 am, Aug.31, 2026

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