Episode 270 | Jupiter vs Saturn: Legs Spinning in Midair!
This week, the Solar in Capricorn squares the lunar nodes and marks the important midpoint between eclipse seasons; the second of three squares from Jupiter to Saturn, with trickster Mercury ending its personal sequence of facets to each of these planets; Venus in sparkly Aquarius shakes issues up with Uranus. And there’s no main lunation this week, however we have a look at the void-of-course Moon durations and a listener query about what it means for a planet to be sturdy in your start chart. Plus: Revealing the shadow, the tyranny of possession, and standard knowledge!
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[1:47] The Solar squares the Lunar Nodes (Dec. 23, 2:40 am PST). When you really feel you’ll by no means attain the North Node’s brass ring, take coronary heart: the Solar in Capricorn is not going to settle for defeat. That is the midpoint between eclipse seasons, so anticipate a overview of September’s eclipse dramas and a peek at what’s developing in March.
[4:22] Jupiter sq. Saturn (Dec. 24, 1:59 pm PST) at 14º01’ Gemini-Pisces. It’s the second of three squares within the sequence (Aug. 19, 2024 and June 15, 2025 are the others). The urge to dare and to threat conflicts with the will to carry again and defend ourselves.
[7:14] Mercury opposes Jupiter (Dec. 26, 2:48 pm PST) at 13º46’ Sagittarius-Gemini, final in a sequence (Nov. 18, Dec. 4 had been the primary two). Don’t make assumptions primarily based on widespread data or how nicely you consider you recognize somebody.
[9:07] Mercury sq. Saturn (Dec. 26, 11:29 pm PST) at 14º11’ Sagittarius-Pisces on the Sabian image 15 Sagittarius, A groundhog searching for its shadow. Themes are warning in revealing an excessive amount of, and overcoming blockages in communication.
[11:20] Venus sq. Uranus (Dec. 27, 11:42 pm PST) at 23º43’ Aquarius-Taurus. This Venus desires freedom, however watch out what you want for! However it is a sturdy side for inventive or monetary breakthroughs.
[13:27] The Moon Report! No main lunation this week – the Capricorn New Moon is subsequent Monday.
[13:40] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon durations. On Dec. 24 (2:44 am PST), the Moon in Libra trines Venus, is VOC for a whopping 21 hours and 22 minutes (!!!), then enters Scorpio on Dec. 25 (12:06 am PST). Get pleasure from an attractive day, however be delicate to those that could also be having a tough time at this vacation season.
[15:35] On Dec. 27 (6:24 am PST), the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune. It’s VOC for five hours 22 minutes earlier than coming into Sagittarius (11:46 am PST). Attain out in kindness and be inclusive with those that might use firm.
[16:20] On Dec. 29 (3:34 pm PST), the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune. It’s VOC for five hours 3 minutes, then enters Capricorn (8:37 pm PST). When you’ve gotten within the behavior of consuming and consuming to extra, interrupt that tendency with a scorching tub or a brisk stroll.
[17:34] Listener Jamie asks the musical query, “How are you going to inform if a planet is ‘strongly positioned’ in your chart?”
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