Episode 192 | Solar Enters Virgo: The Useful Good friend!

It’s a busy week within the massive sky, as Venus and Jupiter evaluate cash vs happiness; the Solar enters Virgo and asks for a elevate, however Saturn doesn’t give a direct “sure”; Mars opposed Neptune pits social graces in opposition to wild magic; Mars, planet of battle, enters Libra, signal of relating; Mercury enters its newest retrograde interval; and a Sagittarius First Quarter Moon urges a leap of religion. And a story of two Kelly/ies, as April solutions a two-for-one listener query about Saturn transits!

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[1:57] Venus makes the second of three squares to Jupiter (Aug. 22, 5:16 AM PDT). The primary was on June 11, the final on Sep. 16. Are the hours that we’re exchanging for cash price it?

[4:43] In a while Aug. 22 (1:34 PM PDT), Mars opposes Neptune at 26º59’ Virgo-Pisces. Mars’ Sabian image is 27 Virgo, Grand dames at tea, and the Sabian image for Neptune is 27 Pisces, A Harvest Moon. Contemplate directing your efforts in direction of a worthwhile and enchanting mission.

[6:43] The Solar enters Virgo on Aug. 23 (2:01 AM PDT, by means of Sep. 22). Qualities of practicality and usefulness will shine throughout this season of harvest.

[8:37] Additionally on Aug. 23 (12:59 PM PDT), Mercury stations retrograde at 21º51’ Virgo. Mercury might be retrograde by means of Sep. 15. Each Mercury and Venus are retrograde till Sep. 3, 2023. Take time to look at what has stuffed up all the programs in your life and delete the superfluous.

[12:12] Moon Report! The Sagittarius First Quarter Moon will happen on Aug. 24 (2:57 AM PDT). The Moon and Solar are at 01°00’ Sagittarius and Virgo. The Solar in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces, and they’re each squared by the Moon in Sagittarius.

[13:19] The Sabian image for the Solar is 1 Virgo, A person’s head, the Moon’s image is A grand military of the Republic campfire, Saturn’s is 5 Pisces, A church bazaar. Hold the large image in thoughts at this First Quarter Moon.

[14:20] That is the First Quarter section in a Lunar Part Household Cycle that started on the New Moon on Nov. 23, 2022 at 01º37’ Sagittarius. Now could be the time to behave upon these New Moon intentions. The Full Moon within the cycle is on Might 23, 2024, the Final Quarter on February 20, 2025.

[15:44] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Durations. On Aug. twenty first, the Moon and Libra sextiles the Solar in Leo (1:31 PM PDT). It will likely be VOC for nearly three hours earlier than getting into Scorpio (4:22 PM PDT). It’s fantastic to get together with different folks and to collaborate, however don’t lose observe of who you’re and what it’s that you just want.

[16:30] On Aug. 23, the Moon in Scorpio sextiles Pluto (10:10 PM PDT). It’s VOC for about an hour and a half, after which enters Sagittarius on Aug. 24 (1:07 AM PDT). Typically pursuing a cosmopolitan aim requires setting robust feelings apart.

[17:24] The Moon in Sagittarius squares Mars in Virgo on Aug. 26 (4:56 AM PDT). It’s VOC for just a little over one hour earlier than getting into Capricorn (6:05 AM PDT). To ensure that the large image to turn out to be actual, there are sensible particulars to take care of.

[18:41] Mars trines Pluto on Aug. 24 (5:23 PM PDT) at 28º22’ Virgo-Capricorn. Use your energy for the larger good.

[19:43] The Solar opposes Saturn on Aug. 27 (1:28 AM PDT) at 03º50’ Virgo-Pisces. The Sabian image for the Solar is A black youngster taking part in with white youngsters, and Saturn’s is Heavy visitors on a slim isthmus. Obstacles are simply Saturn’s approach of maintaining us from doing an excessive amount of, too quick or doing the improper factor.

[21:17] Mars enters Libra on Aug. 27 (6:20 AM PDT). Mars might be in Libra by means of Oct. 11, 2023. When Mars is in Libra, we combat strategically, utilizing our minds, tempering our bodily impulses. Bear in mind that you could catch extra flies with honey than with vinegar.

[23:42] Listeners Kelly and Kellie ask about Saturn transits.

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