Episode 288 | Venus in Aries: Embrace of Nature!
The sky is quieter this week than it has been lately, but our road is quite loud and vibrant. Venus enters independent Aries and then combines with Neptune. Radio Pluto retrogrades after a very dynamic first quarter moon in Leeeeoooo. and a listener question about opposition. Also: Speed date, grab the spotlight and the hot plunge!
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[1:17] Venus enters Aries on April 30 (10:16 am PDT until June 5); looking for connections to February 3 and March 27, when Venus previously visited Aries’ first degree. Venus in Aries likes to move quickly, may easily shop impulsively, and likes romantic pursuits. [4:21] Venus connects Neptune at 1º08’RARIES (May 2, PDT at 10:07 am). When Venus was previously combined with Neptune, look for a connection to February 1 (Venus RX) (Venus RX), especially when it was related to relationships and finances. [7:27] Moon report! Leeeeoo’s first quarter moon on May 4 (PDT 6:52 am), Leo and Taurus. This is the stage when the Taurus new moon begins to take action on those new moon goals on April 27. The moon in Sabia symbol 15 Leo, Beauty Pageantso celebrate a little, hold parties, dance! [9:05] This is the first quarter phase (first action point) in the Lunar Family Cycle (LPFC), which begins with the new moon on August 4, 2024, when it was 12º34′ Leo. The LPFC’s full moon (point of consciousness) was on February 1, 2026, and the last quarter month (final action point) was on November 1, 2026. [10:25] On the Road (VOC) Moon Period. April 28 (pdt at 10:18 pm), the moon at the six-hexagonal corner of Taurus is in Pisces. It is VOC for 1 hour and 16 minutes and then enter Gemini (PDT 11:34 PM). Make it a part of your daily routine to enjoy some time, relax and indulge, especially if you tend to work hard and don’t spend enough time for yourself. [11:32] April 30 (8:49 pm PDT), the moon in Gemini Saturn. Its VOC lasted for 3 hours and 34 minutes before entering cancer on May 1 (12:23 am PDT). Using this VOC Moon period, thinking about how we can use any recent setbacks, obstacles or rejections to improve communication, which also means listening. Try to develop a little sensitive and intuitive communication skills instead of just standing out of your heart. [12:55] May 3 (pdt 1:02 am), the moon in cancer is in Pisces. Its VOC lasted for 3 hours and 27 minutes before entering Leo (PDT 4:29 am). If you are awake, use this VOC during development of solid work programs. Because of doing so, your emotions will be more stable and your confidence will be strengthened, which will increase the respect you get from others. [14:14] Pluto Radio retrograde (PDT May 4, 8:27 am until October 13) at 3º49’Aquarius. With Pluto still in Leo Mars opposition, it’s not a quiet decline to the underworld, it’s more like a fiery man. Sabian Symbol 4 Radio Pluto on Aquarius, Hindu therapist. Pluto heals through everything that burns us to be our true selves. [16:16] Listener Anna asks about the opposing aspects of astrology. [22:16] 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! [23:18] 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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