Episode 234 | Leo First Quarter Serenade, and Your First Responder Planet!

This week, the Solar and Venus make thrilling conjunctions with Uranus and sensible plans with Saturn; because the Solar conjoins Jupiter and sextiles Neptune, develop your kingdom by becoming a member of assets with one other, and discover inspiration on a wandering path; Mercury enters affected person Taurus, however because it squares Pluto, take a better have a look at an current plan; on the artistic Leo First Quarter Moon, present the world what you’ve received; Mars pushes towards the North Node’s path to progress; and a listener query about your first responder planet! Plus: cobblers and kings, a Spanish serenade, and how you can get previous April’s first responder (it rhymes with Mee-toes).

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[1:22] The Solar conjuncts Uranus on Could 13 (2:13 am PDT) at 23°06’ Taurus. Makeovers are inspired. Take a mini-vacation from being your traditional self.

[3:11] On Could 13 (12:45 pm PDT), Venus sextiles Saturn at 17º39’ Taurus-Pisces. Venus is on the Sabian image 18 Taurus, A girl holding a bag out of a window. Saturn’s on the Sabian image, 18 Pisces, A big tent. Letting go can open up alternatives to maneuver in a brand new course, with the assistance of others.

[5:16] Moon Report! The Leeeeeooooo First Quarter Moon (Could 15, 4:48 am PDT) is at 25º08’ Leo. Within the chart for the First Quarter Moon, the Solar, ruler of Leo, is nestled between Jupiter and Uranus. The Solar is on the Sabian image, A Spaniard serenading his Senorita. Now could be the time to share your tune.

[6:54] That is the First Quarter in a lunar part household cycle (LPFC) that started on the New Moon on Aug. 16, 2023, at 23º17’ Leo. Additional essential factors on this LPFC come on the Full Moon on Feb. 12, 2025 and the Final Quarter on Nov. 11, 2025.

[8:07] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon durations. On Could 13 (2:13 am PDT), the Moon in Most cancers trines Neptune, is VOC for just below 1 ½ hours, then enters Leo (3:36 am PDT). Join with others via nurturing, giving presents of affection or via inventive creations.

[9:10] On Could 15 (9:41 am PDT), the Moon in Leo squares Jupiter in Taurus. It’s VOC for nearly 5 hours, then enters Virgo (2:33 pm PDT). Present your coronary heart and your ardour in an enormous approach.

[9:58] On Could 18 (2:09 am PDT), the Moon in Virgo opposes Neptune in Pisces. It’s VOC for about 1 ¼ hours, then enters Libra (3:22 am PDT). Discover the stability between sensitivity and sensibility.

[10:42] Mercury enters Taurus on Could 15 (10:05 am PDT). The Messenger planet will keep within the signal of the Bull via June 3, 2024. Develop sensible abilities and methodical communication throughout this time.

[11:20] Mercury squares Pluto on Could 17 (12:44 am PDT) at 02°03’ Taurus- Aquarius. The established plan could go in opposition to your conscience. Dig deep right into a analysis undertaking.

[12:33] On Could 18 (4:40 am PDT), Venus conjuncts Uranus at 23º23’ Taurus. You may discover that you should go away an current scenario, however nonetheless may not be clear about what can be higher for you.

[14:03] The Solar makes its annual conjunction with Jupiter (Could 18, 11:45 am PDT) at 28º18’ Taurus, on the Sabian image, 29 Taurus, Two cobblers working at a desk. Is there somebody in your life you could be a part of forces with who will help you develop your attain?

[15:45] The Solar sextiles Neptune (Could 19, 3:45 pm PDT) at 29º25’ Taurus-Pisces. The Solar is on the Sabian image 30 Taurus, A peacock parading on an historic garden. Take a wandering path and let the world shock you into new methods of pondering and being.

[17:10] Mars conjuncts the Moon’s North Node (Could 19, 8:59 pm PDT) at 14°56’ Aries, on the Sabian image, 15 Aries, An Indian weaving a blanket. Push towards that courageous new land with no hesitation.

[18:59] Listener Penelope asks about First Responder Planets. What’s your first responder planet, and the way does it function in your life? Feedback and reactions are welcome – scroll down to go away your remark!

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