Episode 303 | Venus joins Jupiter: addiction!
This week, Mercury turns straight, enjoying one half of a Mars, but two sixths of a chance. Saturn releases 22 of the three freed six into Uranus, and Venus and Jupiter create a delicious combination in cancer. Taurus’ last quarter moon was the time to make some final decisions about those Leo’s new moon wishes, and April answered listeners’ questions about heaven in the entire logo room system. Plus: on the cliff, break the chain and binge at dinner.
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[1:22] Mercury Station is directly on Monday. August 11 (PDT) 4º14′ Leo. Mercury begins its retrograde period on July 17, 2025 at 15°34’LEO. While communication and travel may start to go smoothly now, it may be a good idea not to completely disappoint your guard. Mercury also rules businessmen and trade, so this could be a day when your business or financial problems change. Mercury is directly on Sabia symbol 5 Leo Rock formations on the edge of the cliff. [3:51] Saturn is on Monday in June. August 11 (pdt PM 8:33) at 1º12’Aries-Gemini. This is the second of three six molecules that Saturn will cause to Uranus. The first one came back on April 4, 2025, and the last one in the series was January 19, 2026. Saturn is the rule maker, Uranus is the rule sabotager. Uranus provides opportunities for liberation. [5:52] Venus unites on Monday Jupiter. August 11 (pdt) in 14º03′ cancer. Jupiter is sublime (especially powerful) in cancer, and the Sabia symbol of that level is perfect: 15 cancers, A bunch of people who overeat and like it. [7:55] This week, Mercury will create two separate six aspects to Mars. The first one is on thu. August 14 (pdt PM 7:05) at 5º05’LEO-LIBRA. Vibrant Mars lets your mind work overtime. Beware of arguments. [10:53] The second Mercury six-molecule Mars was on Sunday, August 17 (PDT at 10:33 pm) at 7º04’Leo-Libra. Mind your words and create any anger or frustration constructively. These mercury Moorish sixttes bring sharp, dynamic, focused communication. [11:58] Moon report! The last quarter month of Taurus is on Friday. August 15 (pdt PM 10:12 PM) at 23º36’Taurus-Leo. This is the last action point after Leo New Moon on July 24, 2025. This is the last quarter month of taking concrete measures towards your goals. Take inventory, focus on what matters and use this time to bring meaningful things into reality. [14:10] Moon phase family cycle (LPFC). This is the last quarter (final action point) in Taurus 28º25′ LPFC on May 19, 2023. The first quarter of the LPFC (first action point) was on February 16, 2024 at 27º25′ Taurus. The full moon (point of consciousness) in this LPFC is on November 15, 2024 at Taurus 24º00. Now it’s time to finish this LPFC and put it in context. [16:22] On the Road (VOC) Moon Period. The first VOC moon period that began in the sun last week. On August 10 (PDT PM 11:55), when the moon made a three-pointer on Jupiter and took 1 day, 3 hours and 38 minutes. It enters Aries on Tuesday this week. August 12 (PDT 3:33 am). It’s an emotional time to heal. Develop the habit of expressing kindness and nourishment to everyone, including yourself. [17:33] On Wednesday. On August 13 (pdt at 3:54 pm), the moon in Aries tr circles the sun. Its VOC lasted 14 hours and 28 minutes and entered Taurus on August 14 (6:22 am PDT). It is just to develop a habit of gratitude to live on the earth. [18:37] On Friday August 15 (10:12 pm PDT), the moon square in Taurus. Its VOC lasted 10 hours and 49 minutes before entering Gemini on August 16 (9:01 am PDT). The moon in Taurus and the sun in Leo appreciate the better things in life, but not everyone has millions of dollars to spend on beautiful trim. Accept the concept of “quiet luxury”, meaningful but cheap indulgence. [20:40] Listener Catherine asked about the midway through the entire sign room system. [28:37] 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! [29:10] 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. The 2025 Big Sky Astrology Pod-a-thon is coming soon during Labor Day Week – Stay tuned for details!Writing and Imagery©2017-25 by April Elliott Kent
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