This week, busy Mercury aspects Neptune, Venus, and Mars, and sneaks into quiet Cancer. The Sun seeks rest and clarity as it squares Neptune, then enters Cancer, marking the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. In lunar news, it’s the first of two Capricorn Full Moons. And April answers a listener question about Pluto's strongest signs. Plus: Love letters from the Moon, diamonds in the rough, and what’s on your flag? Read a full...

This week, determination meets resistance as Mars squares Pluto; Mercury's square to Saturn rewards focus and discipline; the Virgo First Quarter Moon motivates with more than the usual amount of tension; Venus' square to Neptune dispels illusions; Venus enters home-and-family-loving Cancer; and April answers a listener question about profections, an ancient technique for evaluating your birthday year. Plus: Storms, bathing beauties, and trimming the palms! Resources: Intro video on the...

This week, Mercury enters its home sign, Gemini, supervises an extremely Gemini-heavy New Moon, and makes aspects to “sky’s the limit” Jupiter and down-and-dirty Pluto. Fortunately, Mars’ entry into methodical Taurus, and the Sun and Venus’ conjunctions with Saturn, should apply the brakes and help with focus and concentration. And April answers a listener question about what to expect from a New Moon in the solar return chart. Plus: Sleuthing, confetti, and a backup in the print queue! Read...

Episode 236 | Jupiter and Pluto: A Mellow Moment in their Long Cycle! This week, Mercury in Taurus makes aspects to serious Saturn, unpredictable Uranus, and idealistic Neptune. The Pisces Last Quarter Moon on two airplane-related Sabian symbols encourages a leap into the air for a bird’s eye view of our circumstances. Jupiter reaches a mellow interlude in its long cycle with Pluto. And April answers a listener question about secondary progressions. Plus: A nosedive, plutocrats, and a peacock...

This week, the Sun and Venus enter lighthearted Gemini, but things get a little serious when they aspect Pluto. Venus swoons into a conjunction with Jupiter, which enters Gemini for a one-year stay. The Full Moon in Sagittarius encourages the use of strategy to gain power, and a nearly 31-hour void-of-course Moon period offers a chance to break the people-pleasing habit! And April answers a listener question about starting up an astrology group where you live. Plus: Station wagons,...

This week, the Sun and Venus make exciting conjunctions with Uranus and practical plans with Saturn; as the Sun conjoins Jupiter and sextiles Neptune, expand your kingdom by joining resources with another, and find inspiration on a wandering path; Mercury enters patient Taurus, but as it squares Pluto, take a closer look at an existing plan; at the creative Leo First Quarter Moon, show the world what you’ve got; Mars pushes toward the North Node’s path to growth; and a listener question about...

This week, the Taurus New Moon and the Sun's elegant sextile to Saturn are the only major astrological news. Focus on security and stability in the Taurus sector of your chart! And a listener question about lacking the anticipated energy and optimism at her progressed New Moon leads to a mini-lesson on the progressed Lunar cycle. Plus: Pushing up a continent, a gigantic tent, and emptying out your life! Timestamps [1:02] Moon Report! The Taurus New Moon will occur on May 7 (8:22 pm PDT). It's...

This week, Venus and Mars enter their home signs and immediately encounter Pluto; the Aquarius Last Quarter Moon, conjoined Pluto, is an emphatic exclamation point at the end of two lunar cycles; Pluto stations retrograde – are you in control of your life? And in keeping with this week’s Plutonian theme, April answers a listener question about personal planets in aspect to Pluto. Plus: Exterminators and plumbers, tempering Taurus, and putting a little air into it. Read a full transcript of...

This week, the Scorpio Full Moon digs under the surface and doesn't shy away from what it finds there; Mercury turns direct - a more Aries-friendly direction; Mars conjoins Neptune, jettisoning what won’t be needed when it enters its home sign of Aries; and April answers a listener question about emerging techniques or tools by discussing a current favorite, which is not exactly emerging, but sure is useful. Plus: A Hellenistic superstar, a fuddy-duddy, and your brother’s neighbor’s pet...

Episode 230 | Jupiter Meets Uranus: Shake it Up! This week, the First Quarter Moon in Cancer symbolizes transformation after the eclipse storm; the Sun enters its Taurus season, but its usual comfort and stability are immediately challenged by Pluto; the long-awaited and pulse-racing conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus; and April answers a couple of listener questions about how to handle tense family relationships. Plus: Eclipse hangover, a battle of wills, and dropping the rope! Read a full...

This week, the Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse asks us how we can be of service to others; Mars makes a conjunction with Saturn, demanding discipline and commitment; the Sun makes a conjunction with Mercury; and April answers a listener question about Chiron in the chart of the solar eclipse. Plus: Time out, drilling the troops, and pregnant with promise! For more about the upcoming eclipses, order April's Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report - details here! Read a full transcript of this...

This week, Mercury stations retrograde for a three-week backward march through Aries; Venus enters take-no-prisoners Aries and connects with Neptune and Pluto; the Capricorn Last Quarter Moon asks for a progress report; and April answers a couple of listener questions about composite charts and being born on a Void-of-Course Moon. Plus: A pep talk, feeling what you feel, and…what does Violet want? For more about the upcoming eclipses, order April's Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report -...

This week, there is almost nothing happening other than the opening salvo in this eclipse season: the Libra Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, on March 25th at 12 midnight Pacific time. So, this episode is basically one big ol’ Moon report. Thrill to the details of this Libra Lunar Eclipse and what it means for your personal relationships! Plus: shaking out co-dependence, and the perfection of an imperfect person. For more about the upcoming eclipses, order April's Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse...

This week, the Aries equinox initiates the astrological new year, and the Sun's aspect to Pluto brings a trial by fire. Venus makes a conjunction with Saturn - are you ready to get serious? What do we make of Warrior Mars entering loving Pisces? And April answers a listener question about starting a new job when Mercury is retrograde. Plus, rising sap, defensive fish, and good boundaries make good relationships. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on...

Quieter skies this week as we tiptoe toward eclipse season (beginning at the upcoming Full Moon). Venus enters Pisces, elevating love and desire. The Sun makes its annual conjunction with Neptune; who are you really? The Gemini First Quarter Moon offers a fresh start. And April answers a listener question about prenatal eclipses and the Lunar Node cycle. Plus: Shrinking violets, chicken hawks, and indiscretions! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on...

This week, busy Mercury brings imaginative breakthroughs; Mars square and the Sun sextile Uranus on the same day warn against moving too fast and taking the wrong opportunities; Mercury begins a long journey through energetic Aries; the Pisces New Moon initiates a new cycle of spiritual exploration, healing, and forgiveness; and a listener question about becoming a professional astrologer. Plus: Self-cleaning brains, travel advisory for the big eclipse, and just rolling with it. Read a full...

This week, a dynamic Mars-Jupiter square is like a multi-headed Hydra; the Sun, Mercury, and Saturn converge for a cazimi party in Pisces; expect the unexpected in money and love, as Venus aspects unpredictable Uranus; the Sagittarius Last Quarter Moon encourages us to share our stories; and April answers a listener question about the difference between planets, signs, and houses. Plus: A bucking bronco, the 9-to-5, and Venn diagrams! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question...

This week, the Virgo Full Moon has its ups and downs and reveals the hard work required to reach our New Moon goals. Venus makes a sexy conjunction with Mars (look for unusual romantic possibilities) and gets a little carried away as it squares Jupiter. Lean into your intuition as Mercury enters “blurry around the edges” Pisces. And a listener question about planets in the signs of their fall – should you be terrifiiiied™? Plus: Eggshells, seeing spirits, and going tête-à-tête with your...

This week, we enter peak Aquarius as Venus and Mars join the Sun, Mercury and Pluto in that sign and immediately run into trouble with Pluto. A feisty Taurus First Quarter Moon encourages connection over comfort, Mercury and Uranus invite us to tell a new story about ourselves, we sink gratefully into the rest and repose of the Sun's Pisces season, and a listener asks how to figure out which house of the chart her Moon is really in. Plus: Hamsters, charisma, and the zeitgeist. Read a full...

This week, a high-powered Aquarius New Moon brings change, whether or not it’s convenient; Mercury teams up with Pluto to solve the unsolvable; Venus and Uranus make the unexpected look quite appealing; Mars floats toward its goals on Neptune's waters; Mercury and Jupiter squabble about what one knows and the other believes; and April answers a listener question about whether Pluto in Aquarius is to blame for a rash of recent Mercury retrograde-ish symptoms. Plus: Typewriter ribbons, a...

This week, Mars in Capricorn unites perspiration with Uranus’ inspiration. Mercury and Neptune carry our minds downstream, leading the way for Mercury in Aquarius’ mental breakthroughs. The Scorpio Last Quarter Moon plays bouncer for the growing Aquarius party. And April answers a listener question about the Part of Fortune and relationships. Plus: Frolicsome Capricorn, worthy allies, and high lonesome work.  Join April for a webinar on the upcoming Aquarius New Moon and stellium - Sat. Feb....

This week, Venus puts on her Capricorn pinstripe suit, then shows some love to Jupiter and Saturn. A bright, sunny, Leo Full Moon lights up exuberant Jupiter – enjoy, but rein in the drama! Uranus moves forward with the wind at its back, Mercury finishes some work with Mars, and Mars squares the Lunar Nodes – do we have to fill our shopping bag so full? And April answers a listener question about lunar aspects that occurred just before you were born. Plus: A choir singing, Moon juice energy,...

This week, Neptune brings enjoyment to the Sun in serious Capricorn; Mercury’s message is to let our minds go off-script and heed powerful words; Venus and Neptune prompt a realistic look at relationships; the passionate Aries First Quarter Moon reawakens messages from a recent eclipse, setting the stage for the Sun's powerful conjunction with Pluto on the day each of them moves into Aquarius; and April answers a listener question about the quincunx aspect. Plus: An awkward cocktail party...

This week, the Capricorn New Moon comes factory-installed with inspiration and change; Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn build toward a promising future; the Sun reaches the midway point between eclipse seasons; and Mercury concludes a series of aspects to Neptune before entering Capricorn – grab your planner and ink those 2024 goals! April answers a listener question about how transiting planets relate to the condition of that planet in our birth chart. Plus: Driving through fog, coloring outside...