Episode 243 | Capricorn Full Moon: A Seat at the Table!

Episode 243 | Capricorn Full Moon: A Seat at the Table!

A busy week for Mars, as it aspects Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and enters Gemini – and busy is the way Mars likes it! The Sun and Mercury connect with Uranus, offering an opportunity to change our personal stories. The Full Moon in Capricorn encourages us to place ourselves in powerful positions. Venus makes a sizzling sextile to Jupiter, and the Sun takes a lovely vacation with Neptune. And April answers a listener question about the Saros Cycle. Plus: A strong fist and a live wire, wooing with words, and stepping into power!

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[1:19] Mars conjoins Uranus on July 15 (7:05 am PDT) at 26°19’ Taurus. It’s the first conjunction between these two since August 1, 2022. An exciting time which ultimately can lead to inspiration and to doing new and exciting things in your life. Be aware of impulsive actions that can lead to unexpected challenges.

[3:25] On July 18 (7:00 am PDT), the Sun sextiles Uranus at 26°25’ Cancer and Taurus. Embrace change and particularly change within yourself.

[5:14] Mars sextiles Neptune on July 20 (8:17 am PDT) at 29°50’ Taurus and Pisces. We have a chance for all of the practical good that we’ve done while Mars has been in Taurus, to be put to use for altruistic purposes.

[6:30] Mars enters Gemini that same day, July 20 (1:43 pm PDT) and will be in Gemini until September 4, 2024. Mars, the planet of work, will now transcend the physical, and this becomes a transit for hard mental work. Studying for important exams, mastering a new language, learning to drive, doing some travel. For Mars in Gemini inspiration, check out this travel adventure channel! Have a play date with a sibling or a close friend and explore your local scene.

[8:53] On July 21 (8:47 pm PDT) Mars trines Pluto at 00°53’ Gemini and Aquarius. An opportunity to move larger groups of people with your communication.

[9:50] Moon Report! The Capricorn Full Moon (July 21, 3:17am PDT, 29º08’ Capricorn) is on the Sabian symbol 30 Capricorn, A secret business conference. 29°, known as the anaretic degree, brings a strong sense of impending change. Mars, freshly in Gemini, trines the Moon and Pluto in this Full Moon chart, an intense invitation to step into a role of greater authority and leadership.

[13:11] This is the Full Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began on Jan. 21, 2023, with the New Moon at 01º32’ Aquarius (also conjunct Pluto). The First Quarter in this LPFC was on Oct. 21, 2023, and the Last Quarter Moon is on April 20, 2025. Pull out your notes from your New Moon Workbook to see connections between these periods of time.

[15:45] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On July 16 (6:10 pm PDT), the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces. It’s VOC for about 15 minutes before it enters Sagittarius (6:25 pm PDT). Hang out with loved ones and get creative.

[16:57] On July 19 (12:58 am PDT), the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune. It’s VOC for about 16 minutes, and then enters Capricorn (1:14 am PDT). Have the humility to consider other points of view. Get out into the brush like Big Foot!

[18:14] On July 21 (4:26 am PDT), the Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune. It’s VOC for about 17 minutes, then enters Aquarius (4:43 am PDT). How you can use your practical gifts of helpfulness on behalf of the people in your life who need your love and need your help right now?

[18:59] Venus sextiles Jupiter (July 21, 1:43 pm PDT), at 12º30’ Leo and Gemini. Venus’ Sabian symbol is 13 Leo, An old sea captain rocking. The Sabian symbol for Jupiter is 13 Gemini, A great musician at his piano. Experiment with different creative outlets. Woo the object of your affection with skillful language.

[21:29] On July 21 (3:21 pm PDT), Mercury squares Uranus at 26°32’ Leo and Taurus. Tell a new story about yourself and be on the lookout for new opportunities.

[22:34] The Sun trines Neptune on July 21 (8:25 pm PDT) at 29°49’ Cancer and Pisces. Slip quietly into a new way of being or go on a sabbatical. Rest to recharge.

[23:47] Listener Eclipso asks about the Saros Cycle. Recommended reading: Predictive Astrology, The Eagle and the Lark by Bernadette Brady.

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