Episode 278 | Pisces Season: Let the Good Instances Roll!
This week, the Solar enters Pisces for a season of reflection and launch; the Final Quarter Moon in Sagittarius means we’re able to let the nice occasions roll; Mercury reignites power because it trines Mars and introduces a number of new particulars because it squares Jupiter; Mars lastly turns direct. And April solutions a listener query about Jupiter transits; why don’t they appear luckier? Plus: Barking canine, Mardi Gras, and Mercury’s footnotes!
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[1:19] The Solar enters Jupiter-ruled Pisces on Feb. 18 (2:07 am PST). It will likely be on this signal by way of March 20, 2025. It’s time to let go of what isn’t going to be useful or obligatory on the highway forward. Issues dominated by Venus are exalted, uplifted, refined on this signal, together with love, relationships, and inventive efforts.
[5:10] Moon Report! The Final Quarter Moon in Sagittarius (Feb. 20, 9:32 am PST) at 02°19’ Sagittarius is a ultimate motion level for the Aquarius New Moon on Jan. 29. Each the Solar and Moon are in indicators dominated by Jupiter. Sagittarius has an enormous, joyous, “let the nice occasions roll” Mardi Gras spirit. If you wish to do some ritual work for this lunation, attempt utilizing the colours of purple, inexperienced or yellow/gold. The Moon’s Sabian image at this Final Quarter is 3 Sagittarius, Two males taking part in chess, the Solar is on Pisces, A petrified forest.
[7:50] Lunar Part Household Cycle (LPFC). That is the Final Quarter in an LPFC that started with the New Moon on November 23, 2022, at 01°37’ Sagittarius. The First Quarter on this LPSF was August 24, 2023. The Full Moon of this LPFC was on Could 23, 2024.
[9:23] Void-of-Course Moon (VOC) intervals. On Feb. 17 (3:24 pm PST), the Moon in Libra trines the Solar in Aquarius. It’s VOC for 55 minutes after which enters Scorpio (4:19 pm PST). Use this VOC Moon interval to follow the artwork of small speak and brighten somebody’s day.
[10:57] On Feb. 20 (2:05 am PST), the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces. It’s VOC for two hours and 50 minutes after which enters Sagittarius (4:55 am PST). When the Moon makes a side to Neptune, is that instinct and our entry to our unconscious thoughts are very sturdy. Take into account choosing up the behavior of journaling.
[12:14] On Feb. 22 (12:38 pm PST), the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune. It’s VOC for two hours, 31 minutes after which enters Capricorn (3:09 pm PST). Possibly use this VOC interval to make a acutely aware effort to concentrate to your temper and to attempt to consciously reply to feelings that come up calmly, as a substitute of overreacting.
[13:27] Mercury squares Jupiter at 11°43’ Pisces-Gemini on Feb. 20 (12:13 pm PST). Sq. points to Jupiter imply it’s straightforward to get carried away and overdo it. Jupiter is on the Sabian image, 12 Gemini, A slave woman calls for her rights of her mistress, Mercury is on 12 Pisces, An examination of initiates. These two planets are in mutual reception (every in an indication dominated by the opposite), so there may be the potential to reconcile any conflicts between details and opinion.
[16:0] Mercury trines Mars (Feb. 23, 8:58 am PST) at 17°00’ Pisces-Most cancers. Your expertise of this facet will depend upon the way you’re at present dealing with emotions of resentment, anger, or frustration. Your thoughts might be working extra time, and that may be each constructive and adverse.
[17:36] Mars stations direct (Feb. 23, 6 pm PST) at 17°00’ Most cancers, on the Sabian image, 17 Most cancers, The germ grows into information and life. Mars has been retrograde since Dec. 6, 2024. Now it’s lastly turning direct and can depart Most cancers on April 17. Mars is the warrior planet, so anger and slicing ties have to be managed rigorously. Defending your loved ones, your own home, and security can really feel pressing. Positively, Mars direct emphasizes bodily power.
[20:22] Listener Quentin asks about Jupiter transits; why don’t they appear luckier?
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