Episode 275 | Aquarius New Moon: Fleeting Popularity!
This week, the Aquarius New Moon and a penetrating Mercury-Pluto conjunction raise difficult truths and are a reminder that popularity is fleeting. The Aquarius Sun basks in the creative flow of confident, risk-taking Jupiter. As Uranus stations direct, the earth moves. Venus conjoins the North Node, and encourages joining with others to reach higher goals; and as she connects with Neptune, ask: How much is enough? And a listener question about finding motivation; can astrology help? Plus: Fulfillment, Fozzie Bear, and an undesirable demographic!
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[1:20] Mercury enters Aquarius on Jan. 27 (6:53 pm PST) and will be in this sign through Feb. 14, 2025. Mercury in Aquarius is well-suited to science, technology and long-range planning well. But if you need to have a heart-to-heart talk with someone, wait until Mercury moves into Pisces.
[2:34] On Jan. 28 (11:52 pm PST), Mercury conjoins Pluto at 1º58’ Aquarius. When Mercury and Pluto come together, you can’t hide from the truth. What’s hidden comes to the surface from nowhere, as suggested by the Sabian symbol 2 Aquarius, An unexpected thunderstorm. Research problems with things like bills and bank accounts, or look into your investments. Tackle new technologies that require patience and persistence.
[4:17] Moon Report! The Aquarius New Moon is on Jan. 29 (4:36 am PST), at 9º51’ Aquarius. It’s on the Sabian symbol 10 Aquarius, A popularity that proves ephemeral. At this New Moon, the Sun and Moon are in a stellium in Aquarius with Mercury and Pluto. Shake up the status quo, reveal hard truths, and persuade the world to be better, braver, and more compassionate. A Pisces influence calls for giving kindness, commitment, and idealism.
[8:03] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the New Moon in a LPFC that will expand out over the next three years. The First Quarter in this LPFC comes on Oct. 29, 2025, the Full Moon is on July 29, 2026, and the Last Quarter is on April 28, 2027.
[9:58] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Jan. 28 (7:48 am PST), the Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces. It’s VOC for 3 hours, 43 minutes, and then enters Aquarius (11:31 am PST). No matter how heavy your life might feel, do something to get yourself off that highly scheduled Capricorn treadmill and experience life as it is.
[11:10] On Jan. 30th, the Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus (3:29 am PST). It’s VOC for 11 hours 23 minutes (!!!), then enters Pisces (2:52 pm PST). Let others make the decisions for a change, and view things from a different perspective.
[12:20] The Moon in Pisces conjuncts Venus on Feb. 1 (2:06 pm PST). It’s VOC for 3 hours and 4 minutes before entering Aries (5:10 pm PST). Establish a routine of bonding with the women in your life. Make art and beauty part of your everyday routine.
[13:45] Uranus stations direct on Jan. 30 (8:22 am PST), at 23º15’ Taurus. It’s been retrograde since September 1, 2024. When a planet changes direction, it makes itself felt more than usual. Be on the lookout for Uranus in Taurus themes like the equitable distribution of wealth and property, and the movement of land – in particular mudslides, especially after those terrible fires in Los Angeles.
[14:54] The Sun trines Jupiter on Jan. 30 (2:59 pm PST) at 11°18’ Aquarius and Gemini. The Sabian symbol for the Sun is 12 Aquarius, People on stairs graduated upward; Jupiter is on 12 Gemini, A slave girl asserting herself to her mistress. Explore your creativity, get the attention that you deserve, and have fun! Good opportunities present themselves, especially if you have planets around 11º of Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra, and planets in Leo, ruled by the Sun.
[17:22] Venus conjuncts Neptune (Feb. 1. 8:33 am PST, 27º59’ Pisces) on the Sabian symbol 28 Pisces, A fertile garden under the Full Moon. It’s a rewarding transit for creative, artistic, and spiritual practices, but doesn’t lend itself easily to clarity in important relationships and finances. This transit evokes the Fulfillment Curve (see Your Money or Your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin), which emphasizes focusing on living comfortably without constantly chasing more material wealth. Check out Episode 132 for a review of Planetary Rulerships.
[20:32] Venus conjuncts the North Node (Feb. 1, 1:42 pm PST) at 28º09’ Pisces. This is the first of three conjunctions from Venus to the North Node due to her upcoming retrograde period. The other two are on April 1, 2025, and on April 23, 2025. When Venus unites with the North Node, beauty and love encourage us to reach for the unattainable. Be open to support and collaboration from inspiring figures in your life.
[22:14] Listener Idaho Barry asks if astrology can help with motivation, and shares a favorite clip from The Muppets!
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