Episode 274 | Solar Meets Pluto: Deep Cleansing!
This week, the Solar’s conjunction with Pluto is a perfect time to let go, cleanse, and reset. The Final Quarter Moon in Scorpio directs us to flee obligations that don’t go well with us, and be a part of with others to construct new issues. Venus and Mars fall into each other’s arms for an attractive embrace, and their features to Uranus maintain issues contemporary. Mercury gathers intel from Mars, Uranus, and Neptune, and April solutions a listener query about becoming transits into your every day schedule. Plus: Making time for magic, getting what you need and wanting what you get, and going *ss over teakettle!
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[1:26] The Solar makes its annual conjunction with Pluto (Jan. 21 (4:29 am PST) at 01º42’ Aquarius, on the Sabian image 2 Aquarius, An sudden thunderstorm. Inside and outside, do a very good cleansing of no matter is unneeded or inauthentic.
[3:41] Moon Report! The Scorpio Final Quarter Moon is on Jan. 21 (12:31 pm PST) at 02°03’ Scorpio-Aquarius. Make a push towards your Capricorn New Moon intentions, overcome blockages and procrastination, and interact all your dedication to creating issues occur.
[6:14] Lunar Section Household Cycle (LPFC). That is the Final Quarter within the LPFC that started on Oct. 25, 2022, on the New Moon Photo voltaic Eclipse at 2° Scorpio. The First Quarter Moon of this LPFC was on July 25, 2023, and the Full Moon on April 23, 2024. Learn extra in regards to the LPFC in Lunar Shadows III, The Predictive Energy of Moon Phases and Eclipses by astrologer Dietrich Pessin.
[8:53] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Intervals. On Jan. 20 (8:34 pm PST), the Moon in Libra squares Mars in Most cancers. It’s VOC for 11 hours, 46 minutes (!!!), after which enters Scorpio on Jan. 21 (8:20 am PST. When the Moon squares one other planet because it turns VOC, you possibly can count on battle. On this case, count on flared tempers: Mars is passionate and unstable.
[10:40] On Jan. 23 (4:03 pm PST), the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune. It’ll be VOC for 4 hours, 26 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (8:29 pm PST). The Moon trine one other planet because it goes VOC brings to us some form of present or reward. Instinct might be sturdy.
[11:52] On Jan. 26 (1:40 am PST), the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune. It’s VOC for 4 hours and three minutes, then enters Capricorn (5:43 am PST). Goals may very well be vivid right now. Get within the behavior of documenting these insights out of your unconscious.
[13:18] On Jan. 23 (7:08 am PST), Mars sextiles Uranus at 23º16’ Most cancers- Taurus. Sextiles symbolize alternatives and this may very well be a chance to activate your impulse in direction of self-preservation. Mars focuses us on what we have to work and battle for. When it features Uranus, be alert for brand new pursuits an awaking of your spirit of competitors. That is an accident-prone mixture, so take care. Try “Malefic” Mars vs. My Poor Ears by Steven Forrest.
[15:33] Mercury opposes Mars on Jan. 23 (12:49 pm) at 23°11’ Capricorn- Most cancers. Mercury trines Uranus on Jan. 23 (2:07 pm) at 23°16’ Capricorn- Taurus. Be conscious of your phrases; they are often hurtful. Your thoughts may very well be working additional time, and there may very well be breakthroughs and realizations.
[17:05] Venus trines Mars on Jan. 25 (3:54 pm PST), at 22º25’ Pisces-Most cancers. This can be a romantic mixture, and one thing or somebody would possibly awaken your curiosity or your aggressive urges. The trine between Venus and Mars says it’s simpler than regular for us to get what we wish however now we have to guarantee that it’s one thing that’s going to make us glad.
[18:56] Mercury sextiles Neptune on Jan. 26 (10:33 am PST) at 27º49’ Capricorn-Pisces. What a stupendous side for placing your desires, your intuitions and your inspirations right into a kind that others can respect. Keep away from doom scrolling, attempt to get off your cellphone for a very good portion of this present day. Ask “what if?”
[20:34] Venus sextiles Uranus at 23º16’ Pisces-Taurus on Jan. 26 (3:11 pm PST). Venus is on the Sabian image 24 Pisces, An inhabited island. When Venus and Uranus join, issues appear extra potential and thrilling. You would possibly run throughout some info, an thought, or an instance that motivates you to hunt extra monetary freedom.
[22:30] Listener Julie asks about making time to acknowledge transits.
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