Episode 284 | Venus meets Mars in a heartfelt coma!
This week, Mercury and Venus (still retrograde) revisit the North Node in Pisces in exchange for old ideas and relationship opportunities. Mars and Saturn are connected to Uranus to create sparks of surprises and inspiration. The first quarter moon of cancer is an ideal moment to implement these Aries new lunar eclipse plans. As the Sun divides Jupiter, look for a lucky rest. The week ends with a luxurious tone, as Venus and Mars meet in a romantic three-point aspect. April answered a listener’s question about retrograde shadows and storm times. Plus: tripping fragments, predicting grumpy weather and hangovers.
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[1:33] Venus retrograde connects the second of the three conjunctions to the North Node (April 1, pdt 1:39 am – the first conjunction is February 1, and the last conjunction is April 23). We are inspired by love, beauty or desire to pursue important goals. [2:30] Mercury retrograde is also associated with the North Node (April 3, 11:53 pdt – the first is March 1 and the last is April 10), which is the second of three conjunctions and adds insights on how to achieve the North Node desire. Keep your eyes and ears open and your heart moves, as well as people and thoughts from the past. [3:23] April 4 (pdt 9:20 am), Saturn’s Twenty-Leaf Crown at 24º55’Pisces-Taurus. Authoritative figures may surprise you and offer unexpected opportunities. You may realize that you hold the keys to the prison door and have the ability to move forward. Saturn’s Sabiya symbol at one-sixth is 25 Pisces. Purge clergy. On the other hand, Uranus’ Sabia symbol is Taurus 25. A large, well-preserved park. [7:01] Mars Six Uranus (PDT April 4:05 PM) at 24º56’Cancer-Taurus. Both Mars and the Moon are in cancer during this transit, and their mood intensity is further enhanced. Take bold moves, but avoid unnecessary risks. Control emotional reactions. [10:02] Moon report! The first quarter of the cancer moon is April 4 (PDT 7:14 pm), in 15°33′ cancer. The sun in Aries is its sublime symbol, and the moon is on its sign of its rule of cancer. They are comfortable and unwilling to compromise. During this period, emotional collapse is easily triggered. [13:09] This is the new moon for 14º23′ cancer, and it starts at the new moon, which is the first quarter (action point) in the Lunar Family Cycle (LPFC). The full moon (point of consciousness) in the LPFC was on January 3, 2026 in 13º01′ cancer, the last quarter moon (final action point) on October 3, 2026, cancer 10º21. [14:52] On the Road (VOC) Moon Period. April 1 (pdt 10:43 am) The moon divides Mercury. It had been done for 2 hours and 43 minutes before entering Gemini (PDT 1:26 pm). Learn how to have important conversations with compassion and compassion. [16:57] On April 3 (11:26 am PDT), the moon square mercury in Gemini retrogrades in Pisces. It had been performed for 4 hours and 24 minutes before entering cancer (PDT 3:50 pm). Create a pause habit to embrace Voc Moon Spirit before reacting. [18:39] April 5 (PDT at 3:54 pm), cancer moon tides mercury. Its VOC lasted 5 hours and 40 minutes before entering Leeeeeeoooooo (PDT 9:34 PM). This VOC period gift is to share our feelings, combine common experiences, and explore serious romantic connections. [20:03] The Sun is a six-degenerate Jupiter (April 6, 2:44 pdt) at 16º50’Aries-Gemini. Put yourself there, explore creativity, and get some attention! Just remember to balance your magnitude with your humility. [22:15] Venus retrograde Trines Mars (April 6, PDT AM PDT) at 25º29’Pisces-Canter. Taste some warm time and delicious food with loved ones. Venus can also be related to money and how it motivates you to work harder. [23:53] Listener Elliott asked about retrograde storms and shadow periods. [28:46] If you want to answer a question in a future episode, leave a message for a minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrogypodcast or email April (at)BigskyAstroology (dot)com; place the “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support podcasts: Subscribe, like, review and share with friends! [29:20] Tribute to this week’s donors! If you want to support the show and receive donor-only videos from April’s visit to Bigskyastropod.com and donate $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation for any amount or become a continuous monthly contributor.Writing and Imagery©2017-25 by April Elliott Kent
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