Big Sky Astrology Podcast

336 | Pisces New Moon, Aries Equinox: Letting Loose and Getting Going!

This week, Venus squares Jupiter, placing individual desires in conflict with the expectations of others. The Sun makes an exciting sextile to Uranus, then enters Aries and the equinox. The Pisces New Moon carries the influence of unpredictable Uranus, and Mercury in Pisces moves direct. Emotions risk boiling over when Mars meets with Jupiter, and the Sun and Neptune spotlight creative pioneers. Plus: An epidemic of fatigue, a season of new beginnings, and mentors are people, too! Read a full transcript of this episode. [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-336] Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here [https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast]! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/subscribe] Love the podcast? Donate here! [https://www.bigskyastropod.com] Timestamps [1:22] Venus squares Jupiter (Mar. 18, 9:08 am PDT), 15°10’ Aries-Cancer. What you want for yourself might conflict with what others need from you. [4:00] Sun sextiles Uranus (Mar. 18, 1:20 pm PDT), 28°14’ Pisces-Taurus. Sabian symbols: The Sun is on 29 Pisces, A prism, and Uranus is on 29 Taurus, Two cobblers working at a table. This combination invites an awakening, the chance to see the world with fresh eyes. [7:10] Moon Report! The Pisces New Moon (Mar. 18, 6:23 pm PDT), 28°27’ Pisces. The New Moon in Pisces is a good time to escape ordinary reality through healthy routines and habits, to spend time alone in reflection or meditation, and to allow yourself to drift a little bit instead of trying to push things in a particular direction. [11:19] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter (first action point) in this LPFC is on Dec. 16, 2026 (25º17’ Pisces), the Full Moon (awareness point) is on Sep. 15, 2027 (22º52’ Pisces), and the Last Quarter (final action point) is on June 14, 2028 (24º36’ Pisces). [13:52] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus (Mar. 16, 12:57 pm PDT), is VOC for 3 hours 19 minutes and then enters Pisces (4:16 pm PDT). Expand your involvement with unconventional networks of people. [15:06] The Moon in Pisces conjoins the Sun (Mar. 18, 6:24 pm PDT), will be VOC for 2 hours 39 minutes, and then enters Aries (9:03 pm PDT). Build the habit of retreating from reality in a beneficial and inspiring way. [16:17] The Moon in Aries conjoins Venus (Mar. 20, 2:23 am PDT), is VOC for 21 hours and 12 minutes, then enters Taurus (11:35 pm PDT). Resolve to develop a habit of spending quality time with your friends and cutting loose in appropriate ways. [17:26] The Sun enters Aries (Mar. 20, 7:46 am PDT, until April 19, 2026), marking the Aries equinox (spring in Northern Hemisphere, autumn in Southern Hempisphere). This is the season of assertiveness, independence, and beginnings. [20:53] Mercury stations direct (Mar. 20, 12:33 pm PDT) at 8°53’ Pisces. Mercury's been retrograde since Feb. 25, 2026, when it stationed at 22°33’ Pisces. Be mindful of your words and movements, double-check your facts, and heed your instincts. Mercury remains in Pisces until April 14. [23:26] Mars trines Jupiter (Mar. 21, 5:01 pm PDT) at 15°16’ Pisces and Cancer. Confidence, physical vitality, and initiative are pronounced. Just be mindful not to push too far too fast. [25:18] The Sun conjoins Neptune (Mar. 22, 4:18 am PDT) at 1º50’ Aries.  Take on a pioneering spirit in your creativity. Ideals can inspire us, but they can also disappoint us if we forget that no one is perfect. [26:40] Unfortunately, there was too much to cover in this week’s sky for a Listener Question – but keep those questions coming in! Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast [https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast] or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:30] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com [http://bigskyastropod.com/] and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

335 | Jupiter turns Direct, and the Dark Side of Venus!

This week, as eclipse season comes to an end, relationships and financial matters rise from the ashes like a phoenix as Venus and Pluto meet in a sextile. Jupiter stations direct and sprinkles a hopeful vibe on the Sagittarius Last Quarter Moon. Reach for the seemingly impossible as Mars and the North Node focus on the next steps to take. The tea kettle gets boiling hot when Mercury and Mars combine forces, and April answers a listener question about Venus - does it have a negative side? Plus: Donuts for coworkers, beautiful bags of chips, and scented detergent! Read a full transcript of this episode. [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-335] Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here [https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast]! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/subscribe] Love the podcast? Donate here! [https://www.bigskyastropod.com] Timestamps [1:28] Venus sextiles Pluto (Mar. 9, 11:52 pm PDT) at 4°46’ Aries-Aquarius. Appreciate the important things in your life. [3:59] Jupiter stations direct (Mar. 10, 8:30 pm PDT) at 15°05’ Cancer, after being retrograde since November 11, 2025. Open your heart and mind to new people and experiences. [7:04] Moon Report! Sagittarius Last Quarter Moon (Mar. 11, 2:38 am PDT) at 20°49’ Sagittarius-Pisces. Sabian symbols: the Moon is on 21 Sagittarius, A child and a dog with borrowed eyeglasses. And the Sun is on 21 Pisces, A little white lamb, a child and a Chinese servant. This is the final phase in the Aquarius New Moon solar eclipse cycle that began on February 17 at 28º49’ Aquarius. Consider whether your New Moon plans and actions have been guided by a well-considered worldview. [9:31] This is the Last Quarter (last action point) in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began with a New Moon on Dec. 12, 2023, at 20º40’ Sagittarius. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) was on Sept. 10, 2024, at 19º Sagittarius, with the Full Moon on June 11, 2025, at 20º39’ Sagittarius. [11:42] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus (Mar. 9, 4:28 am PDT). It's VOC for 4 hours, 8 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (8:36 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of showing that you value and appreciate others. [13:17] The Moon in Sagittarius squares the Sun in Pisces (Mar. 11, 2:38 am PDT). It's VOC for 18 hours, 29 minutes before it enters Capricorn (9:07 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of making space for your beliefs while also appreciating or even learning from others’ beliefs. [14:38] The Moon in Capricorn sextiles the Sun in Pisces (Mar. 13, 7:41 pm PDT). It's VOC for 12 hours, 32 minutes, then enters Aquarius (Mar. 14, 8:13 am PDT). Get in the habit of being present in the here and now so that you can enjoy the abundance of life. [16:18] Mars conjuncts the North Node (Mar. 13, 2:58 pm PDT) at 8º55’ Pisces. Make any step in the direction of your fondest North Node desires, and you will be rewarded. The reward might take a different form than what you had envisioned, but it can also take you in a positive direction that you never would have imagined for yourself. [17:31] Mercury conjunct Mars (Mar. 15, 1:07 am PDT) at 10º02’ Pisces. This the second of three Mercury-Mars conjunctions. The first was on Jan. 17 at 26º03’ Capricorn. At this one on Mar. 15 at 10º02’ Pisces, Mercury is retrograde. The last is on April 20 at 8º36’ Aries. You need to walk it like you talk it. Be mindful of your words and movements. [20:16] Listener Janie asks about the darker side of Venus. [25:08] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast [https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast] or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [25:45] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com [http://bigskyastropod.com/] and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

334 | Virgo Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse: Change Direction!

This week, as Mars enters Pisces, the sign of the spiritual warrior, prepare to fight for what's meaningful to you. Eclipse season continues with a Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo. The Sun and Jupiter spotlight positivity and optimism. Venus finishes up its journey through Pisces with an aspect to Uranus, then enters Aries and aspects Saturn and Neptune. Mercury makes a lovely aspect to Jupiter. And sorry, once again, no time for a listener question this week, but keep sending your questions for future episodes! Plus: A croaky voice, dealing with the everyday world, and widening the inner circle! Read a full transcript of this episode. [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-334] Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here [https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast]! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/subscribe] Love the show? Make a donation! [https://www.bigskyastropod.com] Timestamps [1:56] Mars enters Pisces (Mar. 2, 6:16 am PST), until April 9. When action is filled with meaning and sensitivity, it brings healing. [4:35] Moon Report! Virgo Full Moon Lunar Eclipse (Mar. 3, 3:38 am PST) at 12°53’ Virgo and Pisces. See if you can find similar threads from these past eclipses: Sep. 1, 2016, and Mar. 3, 2007. Let go of excessive criticism and judgmental tendencies. [8:12] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that began on Sep. 2, 2024, with a New Moon at 11°4’ Virgo. The First Quarter (first action point) was on June 2, 2025, at 12°50’ Virgo. The Last Quarter (last action point) comes on Nov. 30, 2026, at 09°03’ Virgo. [10:34] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Leo opposes Mars in Aquarius (Mar. 2, 4:27 am PST). It’s VOC for 7 minutes, then enters Virgo (4:34 am PST). Release difficult emotions through physical exercise. [11:52] The Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus (Mar. 4, 6:53 am PST). It’s VOC for 4 hours, 3 minutes, then enters Libra (10:56 am PST). Adopt an “I can fix that!” attitude. [12:48] The Moon in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer (Mar. 5, 3:22 pm PST). It’s VOC for 1 day, 4 hours, 39 minutes, then enters Scorpio (Mar. 6, 8:01 pm PST). Address relational and communicative concerns with fairness and objectivity. [14:39] The Sun trines Jupiter (Mar. 5, 9:14 am PST) at 15°8’ Pisces and Cancer. This is a genuinely supportive and feel-good transit. Great for tapping into your intuition, self-promotion, exploring creativity, luck and taking risks. [17:11] It’s cazimi time! The Sun conjoins with Mercury (Mar. 7, 3:02 am PST) at 16°52’ Pisces, on the Sabian symbol 17 Pisces, An Easter Promenade. Check out Ep. 259’s [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/episode-259/] Listener Question for a refresher on cazimi periods. Pay attention to your intuition and celebrate your spirituality with a traditional public ritual. [19:42] Venus sextiles Uranus (Mar. 4, 8:41 am PST) at 27°49’ Pisces and Taurus. Relationships and finances could take an unexpected turn. [22:27] Venus enters Aries (Mar. 6, 2:46 am PST) and will be in this sign until Mar. 30, 2026. Venus knows exactly what she wants in Aries, a no-frills placement. In relationships, the thrill is in the chase. [24:15] Venus conjuncts Neptune (Mar. 7, 3:27 am PST) at 1°16’ Aries. Let go of what drains you and no longer suits you. [27:00] Venus conjuncts Saturn (Mar. 8, 6:40 am PST) at 2°38’ Aries. This transit can help you clarify needs versus wants. Ask for help. Do a ritual. [29:53] Mercury trines Jupiter (Mar. 8, 10:23 pm PDT) at 15°5’ Pisces and Cancer. Expect a flood of sensory overload and miscommunication, alongside literal disruptions like travel delays or severe weather. Document ideas, but try to avoid cherry-picking facts. [32:14] Unfortunately, there was too much to cover in this week’s sky for a Listener Question – but keep those questions coming in! Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast [https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast] or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [33:18] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com [http://bigskyastropod.com/] and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

No episode this week!

Sorry, listeners - I've been sick all week and I'm still a little wobbly! So there is no new episode this week. I do plan to record one for next week, though! Thanks for your patience!

333 | Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse: Emerging from the Chrysalis!

This week: Mercury trines Jupiter, and it's a good time to open up your mind and let everything spill out. An Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse is the first eclipse in that sign since 2018, and it is time for a change. Venus and Jupiter bring a peaceful moment in a busy week. And the Sun enters peaceful Pisces just a couple of days before the transit that astrologers have been talking about for ages, the Saturn-Neptune conjunction at zero degrees Aries. It's another busy week in the Big Sky, so we will have to wait and answer a listener question next week! Plus: Building a dream, an inverted funnel, and shifting borders! Read a full transcript of this episode. [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/transcript-ep-333] Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here [https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast]! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/subscribe] Love the show? Make a donation! [https://www.bigskyastrology.com/support-the-podcast/] Timestamps [1:37] Mercury trine Jupiter (Feb. 16, 1:31 pm PST) at 15°53’ Pisces and Cancer. The Sabian symbol for Mercury is 16 Pisces, The flow of inspiration. Jupiter's Sabian symbol is 16 Cancer, A man before a square with a manuscript roll before him. Make a conscious effort to stay curious, open, and inspired. [4:04] Moon Report! Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse (Feb. 17, 4:01 am PST) at 28°49’ Aquarius, at 29 Aquarius, A butterfly emerging from a chrysalis. Today also marks Chinese New Year and the year of the Fire Horse! Courage, clarity, and willingness to move forward will be our guides in the year ahead. [9:07] This is the New Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that unfolds over the coming three years. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) of this LPFC is on Nov 17, 2026 (25°8’ Aquarius). The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse (awareness point) is on Aug 17, 2027 (24°11’) Aquarius. The Last Quarter Moon (last action phase) is on May 16, 2028, at 26°5’ Aquarius. [11:06] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Aquarius makes its New Moon conjunction with the Sun (Feb. 17, 4:01 am PST). It's VOC for 2 hours 8 minutes, then enters Pisces (6:09 am PST). Meditate on how you can contribute to the betterment of all. [11:57] The Moon in Pisces sextiles Uranus in Taurus (Feb. 19, 7:23 am PST). It's VOC for 4 hours 16 minutes, then enters Aries (11:39 am PST). Gather the courage to speak your mind. [12:51] The Moon in Aries sextiles Mars in Aquarius (Feb. 21, 3:11 am PST). It's VOC for 12 hours and 20 minutes, then enters Taurus (3:31 pm PST). Sweat out your frustrations. [14:15] Sun enters Pisces (Feb. 18, 7:52 am PST). The Sabian symbol for the Sun's ingress into Pisces is 1 Pisces, A public market. The Sun will stay in Pisces until March 20, 2026. The invitation is to participate in the world with sensitivity and intention. [17:50] Saturn conjoins Neptune (Feb. 20, 8:54 am PST) at 0°45’ Aries. The Sabian symbol for this degree, 1 Aries, is A woman rises out of the water, a seal rises and embraces her. This conjunction takes place on a world point, so its effects tend to show up not just personally, but collectively. Saturn and Neptune come together about every 36 years, and when they do, we see the dissolution of borders and structures, leaks and scandals, major spiritual or creative shifts. What we commit to now will shape an entirely new reality. [21:12] Venus trine Jupiter (Feb. 22, 12:02 pm PST) at 15°31’ Pisces and Cancer. Venus' Sabian symbol is 16 Pisces, The flow of inspiration. Jupiter's Sabian symbol is 16 Cancer, A man before a square with a manuscript roll before him. The real gift of this transit is contentment, the kind that comes from really knowing yourself and choosing pleasure with intention. [24:06] Unfortunately, there was too much to cover in this week’s sky for a Listener Question. Keep those questions coming in, though! Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast [https://www.speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast] or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [24:48] A tribute to this week’s donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April’s special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com [http://bigskyastropod.com/] and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.