Episode 275 | Aquarius New Moon: Fleeting Reputation!
This week, the Aquarius New Moon and a penetrating Mercury-Pluto conjunction elevate tough truths and are a reminder that reputation is fleeting. The Aquarius Solar basks within the inventive circulate of assured, risk-taking Jupiter. As Uranus stations direct, the earth strikes. Venus conjoins the North Node, and encourages becoming a member of with others to succeed in larger objectives; and as she connects with Neptune, ask: How a lot is sufficient? And a listener query about discovering motivation; can astrology assist? Plus: Success, Fozzie Bear, and an undesirable demographic!
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[1:20] Mercury enters Aquarius on Jan. 27 (6:53 pm PST) and can be on this signal by means of Feb. 14, 2025. Mercury in Aquarius is well-suited to science, expertise and long-range planning properly. But when it is advisable to have a heart-to-heart discuss with somebody, wait till Mercury strikes into Pisces.
[2:34] On Jan. 28 (11:52 pm PST), Mercury conjoins Pluto at 1º58’ Aquarius. When Mercury and Pluto come collectively, you’ll be able to’t cover from the reality. What’s hidden involves the floor from nowhere, as advised by the Sabian image 2 Aquarius, An surprising thunderstorm. Analysis issues with issues like payments and financial institution accounts, or look into your investments. Sort out new applied sciences that require persistence and persistence.
[4:17] Moon Report! The Aquarius New Moon is on Jan. 29 (4:36 am PST), at 9º51’ Aquarius. It’s on the Sabian image 10 Aquarius, A reputation that proves ephemeral. At this New Moon, the Solar and Moon are in a stellium in Aquarius with Mercury and Pluto. Shake up the established order, reveal exhausting truths, and persuade the world to be higher, braver, and extra compassionate. A Pisces affect requires giving kindness, dedication, and idealism.
[8:03] Lunar Section Household Cycle (LPFC). That is the New Moon in a LPFC that can broaden out over the subsequent three years. The First Quarter on this LPFC comes on Oct. 29, 2025, the Full Moon is on July 29, 2026, and the Final Quarter is on April 28, 2027.
[9:58] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon durations. On Jan. 28 (7:48 am PST), the Moon in Capricorn sextiles Neptune in Pisces. It’s VOC for 3 hours, 43 minutes, after which enters Aquarius (11:31 am PST). Irrespective of how heavy your life may really feel, do one thing to get your self off that extremely scheduled Capricorn treadmill and expertise life as it’s.
[11:10] On Jan. thirtieth, the Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus (3:29 am PST). It’s VOC for 11 hours 23 minutes (!!!), then enters Pisces (2:52 pm PST). Let others make the selections for a change, and look at issues from a special perspective.
[12:20] The Moon in Pisces conjuncts Venus on Feb. 1 (2:06 pm PST). It’s VOC for 3 hours and 4 minutes earlier than coming into Aries (5:10 pm PST). Set up a routine of bonding with the ladies in your life. Make artwork and sweetness a part of your on a regular basis routine.
[13:45] Uranus stations direct on Jan. 30 (8:22 am PST), at 23º15’ Taurus. It’s been retrograde since September 1, 2024. When a planet modifications path, it makes itself felt greater than typical. Be looking out for Uranus in Taurus themes just like the equitable distribution of wealth and property, and the motion of land – specifically mudslides, particularly after these horrible fires in Los Angeles.
[14:54] The Solar trines Jupiter on Jan. 30 (2:59 pm PST) at 11°18’ Aquarius and Gemini. The Sabian image for the Solar is 12 Aquarius, Folks on stairs graduated upward; Jupiter is on 12 Gemini, A slave woman asserting herself to her mistress. Discover your creativity, get the eye that you just deserve, and have enjoyable! Good alternatives current themselves, particularly when you have planets round 11º of Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra, and planets in Leo, dominated by the Solar.
[17:22] Venus conjuncts Neptune (Feb. 1. 8:33 am PST, 27º59’ Pisces) on the Sabian image 28 Pisces, A fertile backyard below the Full Moon. It’s a rewarding transit for inventive, creative, and religious practices, however doesn’t lend itself simply to readability in necessary relationships and funds. This transit evokes the Success Curve (see Your Cash or Your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin), which emphasizes specializing in dwelling comfortably with out always chasing extra materials wealth. Take a look at Episode 132 for a evaluate of Planetary Rulerships.
[20:32] Venus conjuncts the North Node (Feb. 1, 1:42 pm PST) at 28º09’ Pisces. That is the primary of three conjunctions from Venus to the North Node as a result of her upcoming retrograde interval. The opposite two are on April 1, 2025, and on April 23, 2025. When Venus unites with the North Node, magnificence and love encourage us to succeed in for the unattainable. Be open to assist and collaboration from inspiring figures in your life.
[22:14] Listener Idaho Barry asks if astrology might help with motivation, and shares a favourite clip from The Muppets!
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