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Big Sky Astrology Podcast Podcast

Real astrology for real people, from astrologer and author April Elliott Kent. There‘s something for everyone, from total beginners to the astro-savvy! New each Monday.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    257 | Cancer Last Quarter Moon: Between Eclipses!

    This week, the Cancer Last Quarter Moon highlights responsibilities toward others. It's a very busy week for Mercury, which aspects Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the Lunar Nodes, and then moves into diplomatic Libra. The Sun’s aspect to the North Node previews the upcoming Solar Eclipse; Mars and Saturn meet in a driven, productive aspect; and a listener question about the angles of the birth chart. Plus: A shaggy deer, protecting the chickens, and a clothing-optional void-of-course Moon!   Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps and show notes [1:22] Mercury trines Uranus on Sep. 24 (10:27 am PDT) at 27°02’ Virgo and Taurus. If communication and technology problems came up around the Virgo New Moon when Mercury was square Uranus, this could be a good time to resolve them. [2:19] Moon Report! The Cancer Last Quarter Moon occurs on Sep. 24 (11:50 am PDT), at 02º12’ Cancer-Libra. The Moon is on the Sabian symbol, 3 Cancer, A man all bundled up in fur, leading a shaggy deer. The Sun is on 3 Libra, The dawn of a new day, everything changed. Time to reflect on   our responsibilities to others and the roles our relationships play in society. [4:44] This is the Last Quarter in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began with the New Moon in Cancer on June 28, 2022. The First Quarter in this LPFC was on March 28, 2023, and the Full Moon was on Dec. 26, 2023. [6:27] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Sep. 24 (4:59 am PDT), the Moon squares Neptune at 28°25’ Gemini-Pisces. It's VOC for 2 hours 51 minutes before it enters Cancer (7:50 am PDT). Communication could be muddled by emotion. Create new habits of clarity, truth, and kindness. [7:39] On Sep. 26 (3:12 pm PDT), the Moon opposes Pluto at 29º41’ Cancer-Capricorn. It's VOC for 35 minutes before entering Leo (3:47 pm PDT). Reflect on work/home balance and make intentions to redress any imbalances. [8:57] The Moon squares Uranus on Sep. 28 (8:36 pm PDT) at 26°56’ Leo-Taurus. It's VOC for 6 hours and 6 minutes before entering Virgo on Sep. 29 (2:42 am PDT). If you have a habit of resisting change for fear of embarrassment, consciously work to change that pattern. [10:55] On Sep. 25 (4:04 am PDT), Mercury opposes Neptune at 28º23’ Virgo and Pisces. Mercury is on the Sabian symbol 29 Virgo, A man gaining secret knowledge from a paper he is reading. Neptune is on the Sabian symbol 29 Pisces, A Prism. Keep in mind that we may not be seeing things exactly the way they truly are. [13:06] Mercury trines Pluto on Sep. 25 (9:14 pm PDT) 29°42’ Virgo and Capricorn. Mercury is on Sabian symbol 30 Virgo, A man gaining secret knowledge from a paper he's reading. Pluto is on 30 Capricorn, A secret business conference. Knowledge is power! Use it to achieve powerful ends that can help others. [15:24] Mercury enters Libra on Sep. 26 (1:09 am PDT, through Oct. 13). Look for ways to bring the qualities of grace, balance, diplomacy, and tact to communications. Watch out for manipulation or passive-aggressive tendencies. [16:44] On Sep. 29, the Sun and Mercury oppose the North Node (12:25 am PDT and 5:18 pm PDT) at 06°38’ Libra-Aries. The Sun and Mercury are on the Sabian symbol 7 Libra, A woman feeding chickens and protecting them from hawks, while the North Node is on 7 Aries, A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once. The upcoming Solar Eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024, is close to this nodal degree, so this could be a preview of what is to come. [19:52] Mars trines Saturn on Sep. 29 (9:06 pm PDT) at 14°24’ Cancer-Pisces. This hard-working combination is motivated by emotions, intuition, love, and family responsibilities. [21:23] Listener Dan asks about the angles in a birth chart. [28:50] If you’d like to have a question answered on a future episode, l

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  2. 16 SEPT

    256 | Pisces Lunar Eclipse: Looking Back, with Healing and Forgiveness

    This week, the eclipses are here! Should you be terrifiiied?!?™ Maybe not, but buckle up, because it is a busy sky this week! The Pisces Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse brings a shift toward healing, forgiveness, and releasing grief. Mercury’s aspects with Jupiter and Saturn examine group communications and slowing our minds. The Sun aspects Uranus (your unique self is acknowledged), Neptune (confusion), and Pluto (handling power), and then bursts into Libra season. On the day of the Libra equinox, Venus’s square to Pluto leads to a deep examination of values, before it sinks into mysterious Scorpio. And April answers a listener question about the second Saturn return. Plus: Unconscious patterns are…unconscious, slowing the monkey mind, and your Saturn report card! For a closer look at this year's eclipses, order April's personalized eclipse report. Full transcript Sign up for April's mailing list Support the podcast! Links: Astrology of Midlife and Aging by Erin SullivanSpeakpipe for listener questions   Timestamps - For full show notes, go to the website [1:25] Moon Report! The Pisces Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse (Sep. 17, 7:34 pm PDT, 25º40’ Pisces [3:35] Past eclipses near this degree:  Sep. 16, 1997, March 19, 2007, March 20, 2015, Sep. 16, 2016. [4:53] This is the Full Moon in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began with a New Moon on March 21, 2023, at 00º49’ Aries. The First Quarter Moon in this LPFC was on December 19, 2023, and the Last Quarter Moon in this LPFC is on June 18, 2025. [6:23] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods: Sep. 18 (2:02 am PDT), Sep. 20 (1:39 am PDT), Sep. 22 (3:14 am PDT). [9:55] On Sep. 18 (1:50 am PDT), Mercury opposes Saturn at 15º15’ Virgo-Pisces. [11:05] On Sep. 19 (7:04 am PDT), the Sun trines Uranus at 27º07’ Virgo-Taurus.  [13:00] The Sun opposes Neptune on Sep. 20 (5:17 pm PDT) at 28º30’ Virgo-Pisces.  [14:27] Mercury squares Jupiter on Sep. 21 (1:50 am PDT) at 20º48’ Virgo-Gemini. [15:17] On Sep. 21 (11:12 pm PDT), the Sun trines Pluto at 29°44’ Virgo-Capricorn. [17:03] On Sep. 22 (5:44 am PDT), the Sun enters Libra (through Oct. 22). The Sun's ingress into Libra marks the Libra Equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the beginning of fall. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the beginning of spring. [19:00] On Sep. 22(2:14 pm PDT), Venus squares Pluto at 29º43’ Libra-Capricorn.[19:33] Venus enters Scorpio on Sep. 22 (7:36 pm PDT), through Oct. 17, 2024.  [21:49] Listener Lisa asks about the second Saturn return.  [27:22] If you’d like to have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. [27:57] Free ways to support the podcast: Subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [28:20] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special YouTube videos for donors only that will be coming out over the course of the next 12 months, please go to BigSkyAstropod.com, contribute $10 or more to get access to those videos as they come out. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

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  3. 9 SEPT

    255 | Jupiter Takes a Leap, and Mars Draws Battle Lines!

    Thanks to all who showed their support during the Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Remember, you have until midnight tonight, Pacific Time, to make your $25 donation to be entered in the raffle for a chance to win a reading or an eclipse report. Just go to BigSkyAstropod.com and make your donation. Winners will be chosen tomorrow (Sep. 10, 2024) and will be notified by email! This week: The Sagittarius First Quarter Moon and its impulsive ruling planet, Jupiter, shout encouragement to the Sun and Venus. Mercury and Mars share an opportunity aspect, but not all opportunities are good ones; and in a preamble to eclipse season, Mars draws battle lines with the lunar nodes. And a listener asks for clarification on the relationship between eclipses and the Lunar Nodes. Plus: Pelicans on the move, pausing before purchasing, and avoiding a trainwreck! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [2:14] Moon Report! The Sagittarius First Quarter Moon (Sep. 10, 11:05 pm PDT, 19º00’ Sagittarius-Virgo) is the first action point in the Virgo New Moon cycle that began on Sep. 2, 2024, at 11º04’ Virgo. [4:42] This is also the First Quarter in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began at the New Moon on Dec. 12, 2023. The Full Moon in this LPFC comes on June 11, 2025, and the Last Quarter Moon on March 11, 2026. Look to those lunations for more feedback about what you put into motion at that Sagittarius New Moon. [6:10] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. On Sep. 9 (10:11 am PDT) the Moon sextiles Pluto at 29º52’ Scorpio-Capricorn. The Moon is VOC for only 14 minutes before moving into Sagittarius (10:25 am PDT). [7:31] On Sep. 11 (5:20 pm PDT), the Moon squares Neptune at 28º45’ Sagittarius-Pisces, then is VOC for 2 hours 17 minutes before it enters Capricorn (7:37 pm PDT). If you find yourself in a pattern of disappointment, try a new approach. [8:36] The Moon conjuncts Pluto at 29º49’ Capricorn on Sep. 14 (12:35 am PDT). It's VOC for about 18 minutes, then enters Aquarius (12:53 am PDT). What do we need to do to be better prepared for the changes to come? [10:45] Mercury sextiles Mars on Sep. 11 (8:42 pm PDT) at 04º21’ Virgo-Cancer. Mercury is on Sabian symbol 5 Virgo, A man dreaming of fairies; Mars is on 5 Cancer, An automobile is wrecked by a train. Don't let your mind run away from you, and pay attention to what's happening around you. [12:25] The Sun squares Jupiter at on Sep. 12 (3:53 am PDT). In practical terms, on this date, the best idea is to not take ill-considered action. [14:43] Venus trines Jupiter at 20º23’ Libra-Gemini on Sep. 14 (10:34 pm PDT). This is an extraordinarily lucky transit! A great day for social events too! [16:27] Mars in Cancer squares the lunar nodes (Aries/Libra) on Sep. 15 (7:25 p.m. PDT) at 6º38’. This transit hints at the Oct. 2, 2024 Libra Solar eclipse very close to these degrees. Themes concerning fighting for or defending our family, our loved ones or even our country could be highlighted at this time. [18:51] Listener Scout asks for clarification on the relationship between eclipses and the Lunar Nodes, discussed on Episode 249. [23:12] If you’d like to have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. [23:49] Free ways to support the podcast: Subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [24:20] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you’d like to support the show, please go to bigskyastropod.com where you can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor! Remember, if you make a $25 donation by midnight this evening, Pacific Time, you will be automatically en

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  4. 6 SEPT

    254 | Podathon Day Five: Pluto in Sagittarius, with Anna Hull!

    It’s the final day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In today’s planetary news, the Moon in Libra aspects Jupiter and Mercury, then goes void-of-course on a square to Pluto. Also, communication gets wonky when Mercury squares Uranus. A look at the Sun’s opposition to Saturn on Saturday, and Mercury entering Virgo on Sunday. And April interviews fellow astrologer, Anna Hull, who represents the Pluto in Sagittarius generation! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of six fabulous prizes! Make your donation of $25 or more no later than Mon. Sep. 9 at 11:59 pm PDT to be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a reading or eclipse report! Read a full transcript of this episode. MAKE YOUR DONATION! Have a question you’d like answered on the show?  Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Timestamps [0:36] It’s the big finale of our 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! [2:46] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading, and three lucky donors will win a copy of April’s Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report. To be entered in the drawing for a chance to win one of these prizes, make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight on Monday, Sep. 9th. The drawing will be held on Sep. 10th, and winners will be notified by email. [3:49] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of donors-only YouTube videos on New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly a quarterly review. [4:18] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome, and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [5:46] Summary of the episode. [6:21] Moon Report! Moon in Libra’s aspects and VOC period, then enters Scorpio. [8:32] Mercury squares Uranus today (9:20 pm PDT) at 27°14’ Leo-Taurus. Communications could get a little wonky. On the flip side, breakthroughs of inspiration could occur. [9:51] The Sun makes its annual opposition to Saturn on Saturday, Sep. 7 (9:35 pm PDT) at 16°01’ Virgo-Pisces. Getting things done could take a little bit longer and may require more effort. [10:46] Mercury enters one of its home signs, Virgo, on Sep. 8 (11:50 pm PDT). It’s in Virgo until Sep. 26, 2024, when it enters Libra. An excellent time to approach any matters that require analytical thought, troubleshooting, and organization. [11:43] Pluto in Sagittarius generation - Pluto was in Sagittarius between Jan. 17, 1995, and Nov. 26, 2008. During that time, Pluto retrograded into Scorpio between April 20 and Nov. 10, 1995, and peeked ahead into Capricorn from Jan. 25 to June 13, 2008, before leaving Sagittarius for good on Nov. 26, 2008. Overall, Pluto was in Sagittarius for a little over 12.9 years. [12:55] Those born between 1995 and 2008 are typically considered part of Generation Z. [13:59] Interview: Pluto in Sagittarius with Anna Hull. [14:57] What characterizes the Pluto in Sagittarius generation, especially in relation to astrological practitioners? [17:07] Some of the differences between the Pluto in Scorpio and Pluto in Sagittarius generations. [19:22] What is the Pluto in Sagittarius generation bringing to the astrological table? [22:48] The hyphenated Pluto in Sagittarius generation [24:18] A comparison of Pluto in Sagittarius to Pluto in Aquarius. Is it Pluto’s job to be positive? [28:56] More thoughts about Pluto in Sagittarius. [31:54] What is a preconception or a misconception tha

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  5. 5 SEPT

    253 | Podathon Day Four: Pluto in Scorpio, with Gwen Yi!

    Welcome to Episode 253 of the Big Sky Astrology Podcast, and the fourth day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today: The Moon in Libra, conjoined Venus, urges us to play nice and find fair solutions to conflicts. And April interviews fellow astrologer Gwen Yi for a deep conversation about the Pluto in Scorpio generation! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for a chance to win one of six fabulous prizes! Tune in tomorrow for the final day of the Podathon!  Read a full transcript of this episode. MAKE YOUR DONATION! Have a question you’d like answered on the show?  Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Timestamps [0:36 ] It’s the 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! [2:50] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading, and three lucky donors will win a copy of April’s Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report! To be entered in the drawing, make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight on Monday, Sep. 9th. The drawing will be held on Sep. 10th, and winners will be notified by email. [3:53] Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of donor-only YouTube videos coming this year, covering New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly quarterly reviews! [4:11] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the show on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome - and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [5:43] Summary of the episode. [6:19] Moon Report! The Moon conjoins Venus today (Sep. 5, 2024, at 2:12 am PDT). Diplomacy, playing nice, and negotiating are the watchwords for the day; if you find yourself in conflict, try hard to find a fair and gentle solution. [7:43] Pluto was Scorpio between Nov. 5, 1983-Nov. 10, 1995. It briefly retrograded into late Libra between May 18-Aug. 27, 1984 and glimpsed into Sagittarius between Jan. 17-April 20, 1995. Overall, Pluto was in Scorpio for a little over 11 ½ years. [8:53] People born between 1983 and 1995, while Pluto was in Scorpio, are typically considered part of the Millennial Generation, also known as Generation Y. [9:05] Millennials are known for growing up during the rise of the internet and digital technology. They're often associated with traits like being technologically savvy, focused on education, with a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility. This generation is also dedicated to truth and to facing whatever is difficult and transcending it. [9:28] Intro to interview with Pluto in Scorpio astrologer, Gwen Yi, also known as The Asian Astrologer. [10:38] How Gwen began studying astrology and what her path has been like up to now. [14:35] Gwen’s experience so far as a professional astrologer. [18:07] What is the Pluto in Scorpio generation doing to change the field of astrology? What are some of the strengths and maybe a few of the drawbacks to Pluto in Scorpio’s approaches? [20:54] A discussion of some of the differences between the Pluto generations. [22:23] What are some changes that Gwen, as a representative of Pluto in Scorpio, would like to see in astrology? [25:00] Speculations on what the Pluto in Capricorn people are going to be like. [26:30] Final thoughts about the Pluto in Scorpio generation. [27:09] Make sure to check out Gwen’s The Asian Astrologer substack and her lovely Instagram page. [28:46] And that's a bleeping wrap 🙂 for the fourth day of The Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Make your donation at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join April again tomor

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  6. 4 SEPT

    252 | Podathon Day Three: Pluto in Libra with Kirstin Vasgaard!

    Welcome to Episode 252 of the Big Sky Astrology Podcast, and the third day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today, the Moon finishes its trip through Virgo with a couple of challenging aspects, before easing into Libra. Mars enters protective Cancer (not one of its favorite signs) for a two-month sojourn. And April interviews Pluto in Libra astrologer Kirstin Vasgaard for insights into that generation’s gifts and challenges. Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes! Tune in tomorrow for Day Four of the Podathon for a look at the Pluto in Scorpio generation!  Read a full transcript of this episode. MAKE YOUR DONATION! Have a question you’d like answered on the show?  Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Timestamps [0:36] It’s the 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! Today's guest is Kirstin Vasgaard! [3:17] Info on prizes and how to donate to the show! [4:21] Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's private series of YouTube videos on New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly a quarterly review. [4:44] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [5:49] Summary of the episode. [6:22] Moon Report! The Moon squares Mars today (Sep. 4, 9:00 am PDT) at 29°54’ Virgo-Gemini. Stress can come to a boil! Six minutes later (9:06 am PDT), the Moon trines Pluto at 29°54’ Virgo-Capricorn. This brings an invitation to contain our tempers and project cool detachment. The Moon is then Void-of-Course for 5 minutes before it enters Libra (9:11 am PDT). This is a chance to change patterns around stress and anger. [7:17] Mars enters the sign of its fall, Cancer (Sep. 4, 2024, 12:46 pm PDT, through Nov. 3, 2024). Passive aggression can become the mode of attack, with a lot of sneaky, undermining, and subtle emotional warfare during this time. Mars in Cancer ensures that we will not hesitate to protect our loved ones, our homes, and our sources of sustenance. [8:42] The Pluto in Libra generation - Pluto was in Libra between Oct. 4, 1971, and Aug. 27, 1984. [9:43] These people correspond roughly to Generation X, born roughly between 1965 and 1980, and the Millennial Generation, born between 1981 and 1996. This is a generation that bridged the analog and digital worlds. They are a practical group with a unique perspective on relationships in general. [10:50] Interview: Pluto in Libra with Kirstin Vasgaard. Visit her website, KirstinVasgaard.co, on socials @astrologyforselfhealers. [11:53] Kirstin shares her experience as a 29° Pluto in Libra native. [12:53] Conversations about major Pluto transits such as the conjunction, square, and opposition. [20:43] How is the Pluto in Libra generation different from the Pluto in Leo and Pluto in Virgo generations? [24:26] What does the Pluto in Libra generation bring to the astrological table? [27:02] How to find Kirstin, her offerings and some thoughts to ponder about the Pluto in Libra generation. [29:28] And that's a wrap for the third day of The Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! MAKE YOUR DONATION at BigSkyAstropod.com, and join April again tomorrow morning for another episode!

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  7. 3 SEPT

    251 | Podathon Day Two: Pluto in Virgo with Armand Diaz!

    Welcome to Episode 251 of the Big Sky Astrology Podcast, and the second day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today: The Moon in Virgo opposes Saturn and squares Jupiter; Venus conjoins the South Node; and April interviews astrologer Armand Diaz, who represents the hard-working, often overlooked Pluto in Virgo generation that they share! Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of our fabulous prizes! Tune in tomorrow for Day Three of the Podathon, featuring a discussion of Pluto in Libra with astrologer Kirstin Vasgaard! Read a full transcript of this episode. MAKE YOUR DONATION! Have a question you’d like answered on the show?  Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Timestamps [0:35] It’s the 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! [2:53] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, a $275 value. Two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading with April, a $215 value. Three lucky donors will win a copy of a Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report, a $35 value. To be entered in the drawing, make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight on Monday, September 9th. The drawing will be held on September 10th, and winners will be notified by email. [4:00] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's private series of YouTube videos on New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly a quarterly review.  [4:21] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [5:22] Summary of the episode. [6:10] Moon Report! The Moon opposes Saturn on Sep. 3 (5:37 am PDT) at 16°23’ Virgo-Pisces. The morning may not flow in the easiest way. A few hours later (11:34 am PDT), the Moon squares Jupiter at 19°20’ Virgo-Gemini. Gridlock may ease, but energy could get scattered, or you may realize that you bitten off more than you can chew. [7:23] Venus conjoins the South Node as well today (4:58 pm PDT) at 06°39’ Libra. Take a moment to appreciate everything you've learned from former relationships and your past financial missteps. [8:34] Pluto in Virgo was a relatively short generation, only 14 ½ years, Oct. 19, 1956-Oct. 4, 1971. Pluto retrograded into Leo between Jan. 14-Aug. 18, 1957 and between April 11-June 10, 1958. It also peeked into Libra between Oct. 4, 1971 and April 16, 1972, before leaving Virgo for good.   [9:11] In non-astrological terms, this generation is sometimes lumped in with the baby boomers. Pluto in Virgo native’s developmental reference points were Watergate, the Reagan era and the AIDS crisis. They were the first generation that didn't remember life before television. This rather workmanlike generation is easy to overlook. [10:10] Interview: Pluto in Virgo with Armand Diaz. [11:56] What makes the Pluto in Virgo generation stand out, especially as astrologers? [15:11] How has the Pluto in Virgo generation changed or is changing the field of astrology in their own quiet little way? [18:03] The changes the Pluto in Virgo generation have seen in astrology. Check out Armand’s book Integral Astrology: Understanding the Ancient Discipline in the Contemporary World. [22:25] Diversity, community and hierarchy discussion. [26:26] Commonalities between the Pluto in Virgo and Pluto in Sagittarius generations. [28:00] Let April know if you are interested in hearing the full interviews with the different Pluto generations by emailing her at april (at) bigskyast

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  8. 2 SEPT

    250 | Podathon Day One: Pluto in Leo with Linea Van Horn!

    Welcome to the first day of our Fifth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In this week's five special daily episodes, April covers the day's major astrological news and interviews an astrologer from five different Pluto sign generations! Today: the Virgo New Moon hits the reset button on health, work, and getting organized. Mars square Neptune asks us what we can do to make work more meaningful. And April interviews fellow astrologer, Linea Van Horn about the Pluto in Leo generation. Plus, all the Podathon news, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of our fabulous prizes! Tune in tomorrow for Day Two of the Podathon, and April’s interview with Pluto in Virgo astrologer Armand Diaz! Read a full transcript of this episode. MAKE YOUR DONATION! Have a question you’d like answered on the show?  Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Timestamps [0:36] It’s the 5th Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with five daily episodes, all the week’s planetary news, some special podathon segments, and a chance to win prizes! [3:05] Donate $25 or more to be entered into the drawing! One grand prize winner will win a 90-minute reading with April, a $275 value. Two lucky listeners will win a 60-minute personal astrology reading with April, a $215 value. Three lucky donors will win a copy of her Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report, a $35 value, to help you prepare for the upcoming Sep. and Oct. eclipses. To be entered in the drawing to possibly win one of these prizes, you need to make your $25 donation at BigSkyAstropod.com no later than midnight on Monday, Sep. 9th. The drawing will be held on Sep. 10th, and winners will be notified by email. [4:27] Can't contribute $25 or more? That's ok! Donate $10 or more to gain access to April's special series of YouTube videos on New Moons, big planetary transits, or possibly a quarterly review. [4:59] If you can’t contribute financially, here are some free ways to help the show! Please subscribe or follow the BigSkyAstrology Podcast on your app of choice. Enthusiastic 5-star ratings and reviews are welcome, and please share the show with your astrology-loving friends. [6:53] Planetary News: The Sun is leading up to its annual opposition with Saturn this Saturday. Keep pushing for the things that are important to you, but don't expect them to go all that smoothly. [7:28] Moon Report! This Labor Day Monday, Sep. 2, brings the Virgo New Moon (6:55 pm PDT), at 11º04’ Virgo. This is the annual reset point for matters related to health, daily work, routines, and how we give ourselves in service to the world. [9:51] Over the coming three years, this particular New Moon will unfold in a new lunar phase family cycle (LPFC). Look for developments in this New Moon’s intentions at the First Quarter Moon on June 2, 2025, the Full Moon on March 3, 2026 and the Last Quarter Moon on Nov. 30, 2026. [10:30] Mars squares Neptune on Sep. 2 (9:09 pm PDT) at 28º59’ Gemini and Pisces. This is the opening action point in a Mars-Neptune cycle that began on April 14, 2022, at 0º Pisces. Does your work feels meaningful? What changes can we make to improve that. [11:53] Interview with Pluto in Leo astrologer, Linea Van Horn of astrologeratlarge.com. Pluto was in Leo from June 13, 1939 - June 10, 1958, with little peeks ahead into Virgo between Oct. 19, 1956 – Jan. 14, 1957, and between Aug 18, 1957 - April 11, 1958, for a total of nearly 19 years. The Pluto in Leo generation are known as the “baby boomers.” [15:53] Leo is a sign of the self. During the Pluto in Leo years, astrology has been developed as a tool for self-help, self-recognition, development of the self and learning about psychological issues through an astrological lens. [16:44] Through the leadership of the Pluto in Leo generation, we have developed a plethora of astrological groups, organizations, co

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Real astrology for real people, from astrologer and author April Elliott Kent. There‘s something for everyone, from total beginners to the astro-savvy! New each Monday.

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    April Elliott Kent
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    2019 - 2024
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