TRANSCRIPT Ep. 234 (5.13.24)
Leo First Quarter Serenade, and Your First Responder Planet!
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Whats up, Invisible Good friend. April right here, and the date at this time is Might thirteenth, 2024. Welcome to Episode 234 of the Large Sky Astrology Podcast. This week, the Solar and Venus make their annual conjunctions with Uranus and a few sextiles to Saturn, the Solar makes a conjunction with Jupiter and sextiles Neptune, Mercury enters Taurus and squares Pluto, the Leo First Quarter Moon says it’s time to carry out, and Mars pushes us alongside the trail towards the North Node. And I reply a listener query about your first responder planet.
Solar conjunct Uranus (Might 13, 2024, 2:13 am PDT)
The Solar makes a conjunction with Uranus on Might thirteenth at 2:13 am Pacific Time. It’s concerning the pleasure of private recreation. The Solar is the image of the essence of who we’re, and when it comes along with Uranus, it’s destabilized. And that feels like a nasty factor, however actually I discover it very thrilling as a result of it’s a time to attempt on a brand new persona, a brand new look, a brand new angle.
Whereas it’s nice to have a really sturdy confidence in who we’re and to have the soundness that comes from doing issues usually in the identical method in our lives, perfecting and getting higher and higher on the issues that we really feel make us who we’re – it is a fantastic alternative. When the Solar comes collectively in any sort of side with Uranus, however particularly, the conjunction, we get to check out a distinct method of being.
It’s a quick transit. It solely lasts a few days, say sooner or later, both aspect of the precise side. So, in case you don’t just like the adjustments that come your method, it’s alright. You’ll be able to return to being who you’ve all the time been and doing issues in the identical method. However it is a little little bit of a mini-vacation from being your self. And for that purpose, I believe it’s one of many extra thrilling facets that the Solar makes throughout the 12 months.
Venus sextile Saturn (Might 13, 2024, 12:45 pm PDT)
Afterward Might thirteenth at 12:45 pm Pacific Time, Venus makes a sextile side to Saturn at 17º39’ Taurus and Pisces. Venus at 18 Taurus is on the Sabian image, A girl holding a bag out of a window. I imagine I spoke about this on final week’s episode as properly. This can be a diploma that, to some extent, is about tossing out or letting go.
And that’s not essentially what Venus in Taurus needs to do. It likes to carry on to what it has. The sextile that it’s making to Saturn in Pisces symbolizes the concept that if we’re in a position to let go, to eliminate some issues, then maybe we are able to join with a way of non secular objective, going past what’s bodily and the way we’re tied to the world in that method.
Saturn is a logo of our profession and on a piece stage, this side can imply making the most of a possibility that may enable you transfer forward. This may begin with taking an invite to community with different individuals in your subject. Saturn’s on the Sabian image, 18 Pisces, A huge tent. And that’s indicative of individuals getting collectively. So, eliminating one thing huge and that might be some bodily possession, however it may also be an funding we’ve in working in a selected method, exhibiting as much as the world in a selected method. And letting that go will hopefully give us a possibility to maneuver in a brand new route, with the assistance of others.
Leo First Quarter Moon (Might 15, 2024, 4:48 am PDT)
And now for the Moon Report, and it begins with the Leo First Quarter Moon on Might fifteenth at 4:48 am Pacific Time at 25º08’ Leo and Taurus. The First Quarter Moon within the lunar cycle furthers the agenda of the New Moon, and on this case, final week’s Taurus New Moon. Having strengthened Taurus’ platform of safety, confidence and assets, the First Quarter in Leo says that now the time has come to carry out, to point out our stuff to the world. Leo is the signal that takes what Taurus has offered and turns it into one thing private, places a selected imprint on it, and turns it into a present.
The Solar on this First Quarter Moon chart, the ruler of Leo, is nestled between Jupiter and Uranus. The massive vitality of the latest Jupiter-Uranus conjunction on April twentieth is now able to be shared. The Solar is on the Sabian image, A Spaniard serenading his Senorita, and it’s a logo of wooing and of sharing our hearts as a present with any person that we love. The First Quarter is motion time, so now could be the time to share your tune.
Lunar Part Household Cycle
That is the First Quarter in a lunar part household cycle that started on the New Moon on August sixteenth, 2023, at 23º17’ Leo. What was it that you just envisioned for your self at the moment? And particularly on a artistic stage, on a playful stage, on the extent of actually expressing who you’re. That is the First Quarter and the time to take motion on the issues that you just envisioned at that New Moon.
The Full Moon on this cycle comes alongside on February twelfth, 2025, and we’ll get even somewhat extra readability round what was envisioned at that August 2023 New Moon in Leo. And eventually, the cycle involves its final motion level on November eleventh, 2025. That’s once we make a last determination or a step to border issues in a selected method in order that this whole 36-month lunar part household cycle comes into readability and is sensible.
Void-of-Course Moon durations
Let’s have a look at the Void-of-Course Moon durations for this week. On Might thirteenth, the Moon in Most cancers trines Neptune at 2:13 am Pacific Time. It’ll be Void-of-Course for slightly below an hour and a half, after which enters Leo at 3:36 am.
The Moon making a trine to a different planet initially of a Void-of-Course interval signifies a present is coming our method, and on this case, it’s Most cancers’s expertise for nourishing and nurturing -sometimes it may be somewhat a lot for some individuals, however together with Neptune, your presents of affection and nurturing are properly acquired. That is additionally an impressive side for creating artwork that makes different individuals really feel, really feel very understood, and actually really feel an emotional reference to you.
On Might fifteenth, the Moon in Leo squares Jupiter at 9:41 am Pacific Time. It’s Void-of-Course for nearly 5 hours, then enters Virgo at 2:33 pm. Usually, when a Void-of-Course Moon begins with the Moon sq. to a different planet, there’s some sort of battle. And truthfully, this time round, it’s not quite a lot of battle. As a result of the Moon in Leo is dominated by the Solar in a conjunction with Jupiter, each in Taurus; so they’re related by that rulership. Use this Void-of-Course Moon interval to point out your coronary heart and your ardour in an enormous method.
And eventually, on Might 18th, the Moon in Virgo opposes Neptune at 2:09 am Pacific Time. It’s Void-of-Course for about one and one-quarter hours, then enters Libra at 3:22 am. Planets in opposition deliver an consciousness. And on this case, it’s discovering the stability between the Moon in Virgo’s practicality and good sense, and the sensitivity and sensibility of Neptune in Pisces.
Mercury enters Taurus (Might 15, 2024, 10:05 am PDT)
Mercury enters Taurus on Might fifteenth at 10:05 am Pacific Time, by means of June third. Within the signal of Taurus, Mercury, which is the communication signal, emphasizes creating sensible abilities and methodical communication. It’s not a lot a chatty, small-talk-inclined Mercury. It likes to proceed in an orderly and well-established style, following the templates of previous success.
Mercury sq. Pluto (Might 17, 2024, 12:44 am PDT)
Mercury in Taurus likes to make a plan and persist with it. However, because it squares Pluto a few days later, on Might 17th at 12:44 am Pacific Time, one thing seemingly comes alongside to blow us off schedule somewhat bit. We might discover that there’s a fly within the ointment that makes it clear that the established plan may go in opposition to your conscience, what you’re feeling is the suitable factor to do, otherwise you is likely to be confronted with attempting to get together with a gaggle that has established a selected plan and should resolve whether or not it’s price placing up with all their guidelines, or if it’s higher to go it alone.
Mercury’s sq. to Pluto is a superb time for analysis, nevertheless. So, if there’s something that you’re engaged on that wants you to take some time to actually dig deep to get the solutions that you just want, it is a fantastic transit for that.
Venus conjunct Uranus (Might 18, 2024, 4:40 am PDT)
On Might 18th at 4:40 AM Pacific Time, Venus makes a conjunction with Uranus at 23º23’ Taurus. I believe when Venus in Taurus comes along with Uranus, it most likely represents some much-needed change, notably in our private relationships or our monetary issues. We understand that issues which have gone on for too lengthy in the identical method, even when it’s a method that we usually like, will are likely to get somewhat boring and possibly somewhat stale. As Venus comes along with Uranus, we would instantly get up to new methods of being in relationship, which is dominated by Venus, and in addition adjustments to our habits and attitudes round cash.
How would we do properly to alter our methods in these areas of life? Don’t count on to know the solutions to that immediately. Conjunctions are starting instances. They’re not all the time terribly clear, nevertheless, about what comes subsequent. You may discover at this conjunction that you could depart an current state of affairs, however that doesn’t imply that you just’re completely clear about what can be higher for you.
Solar conjunct Jupiter (Might 18, 2024, 11:45 am PDT)
The Solar makes a conjunction with Jupiter on Might 18th at 11:45 am Pacific Time at 28º18’ Taurus. The Solar comes along with Jupiter annually and solely as soon as in the identical signal. It’s when the Solar’s activating power comes along with Jupiter’s forceful presence and ignites the need for extra.
The Solar and Jupiter are each planets of royalty, in a method. And once they come collectively, we really feel an urge to broaden our kingdom, our realm. This time round, it’s in Taurus, so it’s the realm of land and riches. We wish increasingly affect and extra possessions. This mix, nevertheless, is on a way more modest Sabian image, 29 Taurus, Two cobblers working at a desk.
The Solar and Jupiter are two cobblers working collectively on related duties, possibly even the identical activity, every engaged on one shoe of the identical pair. Maybe these are two kings who resolve to merge their kingdoms and make them bigger in that method. And possibly at this conjunction, assume for your self, is there somebody in your life which you can be part of forces with who may help you broaden your attain?
Solar sextile Neptune (Might 19, 2024, 3:45 pm PDT)
Then the Solar sextiles Neptune on Might nineteenth at 3:45 pm Pacific Time at 29º25’ Taurus and Pisces. The Solar is on the Sabian image 30 Taurus, A peacock parading on an historic garden. It evokes a swish, historic property, with a peacock strutting throughout it and symbolizing leisure and wealth. This represents the enjoyment of the outdated formal methods with prescribed boundaries.
However the Solar’s sextile to Neptune says they’re actually pretty, the outdated methods, the tidy methods – however there’s extra to life than what we see and expertise on the bodily aircraft. Elements to Neptune are good reminders that there’s this complete different dimension of life that we regularly ignore as we’re dwelling daily. There’s the invitation to go on somewhat extra of a wandering journey in order that the world may shock us into new methods of considering and being.
Mars conjunct North Node (Might 19, 2024, 8:59 pm PDT)
And eventually, Mars makes a conjunction with the Moon’s North Node on Might nineteenth at 8:59 pm Pacific Time, at 14 levels 56 minutes Aries. Mars can typically be somewhat little bit of a difficult affect, however I believe that we actually should have a hearth lit below us typically as a way to transfer us within the route of optimistic progress that may be symbolized by the North Node.
The North Node usually needs to steer us in a optimistic route, and Mars, who’s presently sturdy in his personal signal, making no disruptive facets, is more likely to be a really ready expedition chief on this specific journey.
The conjunction is on the Sabian image, 15 Aries, An Indian weaving a blanket. And it is a image of an act of creation knowledgeable by generations of artisans, of craftspeople. Aries often represents the pioneer who’s clearing new trails. However possibly on this case, the trail ahead is one which’s already been cleared for us by our forebears. What’s your North Node in Aries undertaking, the factor that you’ve had your eyes set upon, that can take you to a courageous new land? At this conjunction, push towards it with no hesitation, within the data that the trail is prepared for you.
Listener Query: Your First Responder Planet
On this week’s listener query, listener Penelope requested, “I got here throughout a put up in your web site that I beloved. It’s known as ‘The Rising Planet, Your First Responder.’ On this put up, you confer with the planet that’s rising first within the start chart as describing the way you react to new conditions. I had by no means heard of this attitude, ‘the First Responder planet,’ and your put up has given me lots to ponder.
As I accumulate charts from family and friends (truthfully, do we actually know them properly till we have a look at their charts?), I’ve been charts and referring to your article. Improbable info. Now that it’s been a mere 12 years (ack!) because you wrote this gem, would you think about increasing on this subject on the finish of one in every of your fabulous weekly podcasts or simply studying it on the pod?”
Nicely, Penelope, thanks a lot, and my goodness, it has been a very long time since I wrote that put up. We are going to hyperlink to it within the present . however on the time, I keep in mind that it provoked plenty of dialog. After I re-read it, I’m undecided truly that I’ve that a lot to say to broaden on it. So, I’ll take your recommendation, and I’ll learn the put up.
And, anybody who want to ring in with their very own reactions and feedback ought to completely head over to BigSkyAstropod.com and depart a reply on the put up for Episode 234. Right here’s what I wrote.
Confession: “No” is my first response to most new, unfamiliar, or spontaneous conditions or solutions. If the suggestion is, , my response can be an enthusiastic, “Positive.” But when the suggestion is one thing like, hey, let’s go to lunch and hit the zoo collectively tomorrow, my knee-jerk response, even when -and that is key!-even if I like each you and going to the zoo, to not point out lunch, will most likely be “no thanks.”
Why is that this? Nicely, I like my little routines, I really feel protected in them. The extra I can include and management my environment and schedule, the happier I really feel. And I had deliberate to work too arduous and have soup for lunch tomorrow.
There is no such thing as a room in these unhappy little plans for socializing sandwiches or gazelles. The planet closest to your Ascendant, often within the first, second, or third homes known as the rising planet. I additionally name it the primary responder planet as a result of it’s the planet that’s first on deck to deal with something new that comes your method.
(Parenthetically, this shouldn’t be confused with the chart ruler. That’s the planet that guidelines the signal on the Ascendant.)
In my start chart, the primary responder is Saturn. I react to something new or sudden with an upturned palm and the facial features of somebody who detects a nasty scent. That is sophisticated by the truth that pleasant, spontaneous, Sagittarius is my rising signal. So I look like precisely the sort of gal who can be up for a last-minute drink, cup of espresso, or shark-hunting expedition. And I’d prefer to be. That’s why I cultivated that persona. However beneath all of it, I’m simply not. Indicators might point out private type. Planets set the agenda.
What’s your first responder planet? And the way does it describe your preliminary response to the brand new and sudden? It’s the planet closest to the Ascendant, measured counterclockwise. That’s the planet that reaches the ascendant level first after your start. Usually, you’ll discover this planet within the first, second, or third homes. When you’ve got nothing in these homes, however you do have planets within the twelfth home, inside, say, a number of levels of the Ascendant, that most likely works like a First Responder.
Listed below are some concepts concerning the planets as First Responders, and these will not be any sort of canon, they had been simply my concepts about them.
If it’s the Solar, you search for a technique to stand out and be seen, and also you’re good at formulating artistic responses to new conditions. You all the time search methods to make conditions extra enjoyable and often succeed. Therefore, you’re most likely fairly fashionable and your charisma makes you a pure chief.
If it’s the Moon, you monitor the emotional temperature of every state of affairs and of the individuals round you. How’s everyone feeling? Does anybody need assistance? You’re naturally empathetic, however may develop into worn out simply in case you don’t devise some sturdy boundaries.
If it’s Mercury, simply bored, you get pleasure from new conditions. You ask questions, attempt to discover out what’s attention-grabbing or novel. And also you inform good tales. You by no means enter a brand new state of affairs with out shortly formulating a getaway technique in case issues get boring.
If it’s Venus, you’re usually courteous, charming, possibly somewhat flirtatious. I’ve recognized some surprisingly aggressive individuals with Venus rising, although. However principally you’re a strategist. You determine the temper of the state of affairs and strike a tone that can even issues out. Generally that requires a candy method, however typically for one thing extra forceful.
If it’s Mars, you make issues occur. Issues have to be shifting and shifting shortly to maintain you content. And when you don’t naturally wish to lead, you’re not a follower. You most likely have a fast mood, or at the very least individuals understand you as offended, typically even while you aren’t. You seemingly have excellent reflexes and instincts in an emergency.
Jupiter, like Mercury rising, you usually like new conditions, seeing them as an journey. You make individuals snicker, typically at your personal expense. You are taking a philosophical method, and the place Saturn says, no, you’re inclined as a substitute to say, certain, why not? For those who’re in an insecure temper, although, you might change into know-it-all mode in new conditions.
Saturn, your inclination is to placed on the brakes and erect a barrier till you’re feeling protected. You’re very cautious in new conditions and reluctant to get into them within the first place. You’re higher in unfamiliar conditions if you end up in cost.
Uranus, you are likely to put individuals a bit off stability. Which you secretly, or not so secretly, get pleasure from. You hardly ever really feel that you just actually slot in, and often, you’re okay with that. You’re unpredictable quite than spontaneous. What appears to others like a sudden spontaneous determination by you has often been constructing for some time.
Neptune, you’re open, receptive, taking in all the pieces round you. Like Moon rising individuals, you are likely to have weak boundaries. So you need to make an effort to take excellent care of your self, emotionally and energetically. Weirdly, you might have the flexibility to develop into invisible in public. Actually, typically you need to struggle to be seen.
And Pluto. One particular person on Fb with this placement mentioned, “First, I’ve to determine if I find it irresistible or hate it.” That means, something you’re offered with. For those who find it irresistible, you’ll go along with it 100%. And in case you hate it, you’ll make the particular person or state of affairs want that they had by no means crossed your path. You undertaking a really highly effective, typically sexual vibe that’s alluring to some and off-putting to others. You’re excellent at dealing with emergency conditions and are happiest while you really feel you might have management over a state of affairs.
Since lunar nodes will not be planets, I don’t rely them as first responders. And I don’t actually work with the asteroids a lot, together with Chiron, so whereas I’m certain you may make an argument for them as your first responder, and please be at liberty to take action within the feedback part of this podcast put up, I don’t actually have a lot of an opinion about them.
What’s your first responder planet, and the way does it function in your life? Please tell us on the web site! And Penelope, thanks very a lot in your query!
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