Astrology Highlights for Dec. 2-8, 2024: Slaying the Dragon
When Mars is retrograde, we tap into even deeper resources of strength and courage to slay whatever dragons lay in our paths; to find the grace to remember how much we do have; and to contemplate how we might, in the months ahead, lend a little of our Mars strength to those who need it.
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Episode 267 | Mars Retrograde: The Warrior Within!
Venus enters friendly Aquarius, the Sun and Mercury aspects Jupiter and Saturn, Mars turns retrograde, and the Pisces First Quarter Moon. Plus: A robust youth, the dream of society, and the acme of cheerful innocence!
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Astrology Highlights for Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2024: Winter Birds
At the Sagittarius New Moon, we’re not yet ready for resolutions; we’re still exploring possibilities. We stand beside a frozen lake in the flat, white winter light, pondering questions big and small. Overhead, a few straggling winter birds fly in formation; we wonder where they’ll end up, and whether it might be worth following them on their journey.
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Episode 266 | Sagittarius New Moon: The Goddess of Opportunity!
Mercury enters its latest retrograde period; the Sun trines feisty Mars and the Moon’s North Node; the New Moon is in Sagittarius, sign of big dreams and adventures, but its square to Saturn says they won’t come true without some work. And Pluto through the houses.
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Astrology Highlights for Nov. 18-24, 2024: Hero’s Journey
For each of us, Sagittarius represents our own Hero’s Journey, complete with tortuous paths, ordeals and rewards, and the promise of redemption. We recognize ourselves in Rudolph, in George, and even in poor old Scrooge.
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Episode 265 | Pluto enters Aquarius: Tearing Out Drywall!
A major shift as Pluto enters Aquarius for 19 years. The Sun enters its hopeful Sagittarius season; its aspects to Neptune, Pluto highlight harmony, healing, and letting go. Mercury opposes Jupiter, so double-check holiday travel plans. The Virgo Last Quarter Moon emphasizes purity of purpose and standing up to stormy waves.
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Astrology Highlights for Nov. 11-17, 2024: Bigger Truths
When you’ve been disappointed and mistreated, hope and optimism can feel like a sucker bet. But have faith. If we take steps, however tentative, toward the North Node, we’re rewarded with happiness.
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Episode 264 | Taurus Full Moon: Nama’stay In Bed!
A Taurus Full Moon + Uranus brings startling revelations. Venus enters pragmatic Capricorn, lends motivation to North Node goals. Mercury in Sagittarius gets perspective and discipline from Saturn. The Sun makes a sizzling aspect with Uranus.
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Astrology Highlights for Nov. 4-10, 2024: Flashlights and Gremlins
Saturn’s purpose is to make us the strongest version of ourselves. And each time we’re willing to face what embarrasses or scares us – a pit filled with spiders, snakes, a vulnerable conversation with someone close to us – we become just a little bit stronger.
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Episode 263 | Aquarius First Quarter Moon: Unmasked!
The Sun and Saturn offer new solutions to unhealthy habits; Venus and Neptune dispel illusions in relationship and finance; and Mercury trines the North Node – how can teamwork light up individuality? The Aquarius First Quarter Moon moves us, unmasked, toward our recent New Moon intentions. And April answers a listener question about dealing with awkward questions about astrology.
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