Episode 304 | Virgo New Moon: Be Helpful, Not Perfect!
The Sun enters earthy Virgo, tries to compromise with Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto, and squares off with unpredictable Uranus – and it all plays a role in the first of two consecutive Virgo New Moons. And a listener asks how to choose the best time to launch a business, astrologically speaking.
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Astrology Highlights for Aug. 11-17, 2025: Slice it Thinner
If Venus symbolizes the things we like, its conjunction to Jupiter can serve up way more of it than is good for us. The Sabian symbol for this conjunction sums it up perfectly: 15 Cancer, Group who have overeaten and enjoyed it. To which I might add, “…until they didn’t.” Too much of a good thing can quickly turn into something not so great at all.
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Episode 303 | Venus joins Jupiter: Indulge!
Mercury turns direct and enjoys two sextile opportunities with Mars. Saturn sextiles liberating Uranus. Venus and Jupiter make a delicious conjunction in Cancer. The Taurus Last Quarter Moon brings a final perspective on Leo New Moon wishes,
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Aquarius Full Moon: Looking for Lightning
At this Full Moon in Aquarius, a lightning bolt of inspiration is headed your way. Just as an artist occasionally receives unfavorable reviews, not all of the feedback you receive for your efforts will be positive. Perhaps your creative landscape has been deprived of nourishment and has turned a bit brittle. But even negative feedback, however uncomfortable, can be useful.
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Episode 302 | Aquarius Full Moon: Find Your People!
Mars enters the diplomatic sign of Libra and mixes it up with Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto. The Aquarius Full Moon calls for a review of social alliances and Leo New Moon goals. And a listener question about the Mars return. Plus: Powering through, underdogs, and cats that want what they want!
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Episode 301 | Scorpio First Quarter Moon: Slaying Dragons!
Venus enters cozy Cancer, but Saturn and Neptune disturb the nest. Mercury retrograde cazimi in Leo offers clarifying insights into your individual genius. The Scorpio First Quarter Moon encourages a passionate and determined move forward on Leo New Moon wishes.
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Leo New Moon: The Grateful Flow
Gratitude opens the heart to the world around you in the same way being in love makes the world seem like a kinder and more benevolent place. You’re not only happy, but inspired—available to receive whatever ideas and inspirations come your way.
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New Moon in Leo: Walking the Circle
The world is in the process of recreating itself, and we are weaving change and upheaval into the fabric of our new future as we go along. Sanity tells us to be afraid, but faith whispers that there are no false moves now; however random, even capricious these changes appear to be, they are embedding themselves into our new foundation like stray river rocks and sea glass….
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Episode 300 | Leo New Moon: Razzle-Dazzle!
Welcome to the 300th Episode of the Big Sky Astrology Podcast! Venus squares the Lunar Nodes and her cosmic lover, Mars. The Sun enters its happy place of Leeeeeooooo and aspects nearly everything. A dynamic and powerful Leo New Moon, with the Sun in opposition to Pluto. Plus: Strength, radical hairstyles, and razzle-dazzle!
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Mercury Retrograde: Slowing Down
Because a planet doesn’t seem to function as expected while retrograde, astrologers tend to issue dire warnings about not getting your computer repaired while Mercury is retrograde and not buying a house while Venus is retrograde. There’s something to these warnings, but proclamations like that always make me feel rebellious, and at the very least it’s fair to ask “Why?”
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