This week, Venus opposed Saturn prompts an examination of values; Pluto stations direct and applies intense pressure; Mars goes underground in powerful Scorpio and gains some focus and discipline from Saturn; an important Libra New Moon brings the disruptive influence of a Solar eclipse; and April answers a listener question about interceptions. Plus: capable birds, silent partners, and going to the party alone! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like answered on the s...
Oct 09, 2023•29 min
This week, Mercury does a balancing act with Neptune, joins up with powerful Pluto, and enters Libra; feisty Mars opposes the North Node and squares Pluto; the Cancer Last Quarter Moon asks, where do you belong? Venus enters the soothing, organized realm of Virgo; and April answers a listener question about what moving does to your birth chart. Plus: A siesta, Blue Zones, and tightening your belt! Eclipse season is coming - order your copy of April’s Followed by a Moonshadow Eclipse Report ! Rea...
Oct 02, 2023•32 min
This week, the Aries Full Moon reveals relationship imbalances; Venus and Uranus examine togetherness and independence, windfalls and expenses; busy Mercury aspects Uranus on a couple of familiar degrees and finishes up a series of aspects with Jupiter; and April takes on a listener question about the location for your solar return. Plus: Spreadsheets, gobsmacked, and a little bit of flair! Full show notes at BigSkyAstropod.com Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like a...
Sep 25, 2023•27 min
This week: The winners of the Podathon drawing are announced, and we celebrate a major milestone here at Big Sky Astrology Podcast-our 200th episode! The Sun goes along for the ride with Neptune and is recognized by Pluto; the Sagittarius First Quarter Moon offers another crack at our New Year’s resolutions; the Sun reaches its Libra equinox; and a listener asks about the South Node sharing sign or house with other planets. Plus: A podcasting bat signal, forests and trees, and doing your own lau...
Sep 18, 2023•27 min
This week: The Virgo New Moon tastes a lot like Neptune; Mercury turns direct, but takes a minute or two to get up to speed, especially with five other planets still retrograde; the Sun in Virgo sets ego aside and unites with Uranus to explore alternative ways of being; Venus makes one final square to Jupiter with a lesson about bouncing back in the face of disappointment; and April answers a listener question about how to appeal to each sign of the zodiac. Plus: Pisces goes first for a change, ...
Sep 11, 2023•28 min
It’s the fifth and FINAL day of the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, and it ends on a Sun/Jupiter trine and a lovely, Venus-ruled day! Act naturally, beautify your environment,, and let good things come your way. The Cancer Moon hits some choppy waters as we look ahead to next week’s New Moon; in the Days of the Week segment, April takes a look at traditions related to Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Listeners Lori and Teresa send their regards; plus, all the news of Podathon, including ho...
Sep 08, 2023•18 min
It’s Day Four of the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today’s Moon is in multi-tasking Gemini, with a Neptune/void-of-course twist. In the Days of the Week segment, April explains why Thursday is the day to do your shopping. And prompted by Listener Josh, April takes a deeper look at her favorite divination tool, the Sabian Symbols. Plus, greetings from Listeners Karen and Shellie, and all the news of Podathon, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be entered f...
Sep 07, 2023•19 min
It’s the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In today’s sky, the Sun and Mercury meet in a conjunction that also brightens the Last Quarter Moon in Mercury-ruled Gemini. In the Days of the Week segment, April explains how Wednesday got its name and why it’s a great day of the week for anything requiring mental or manual dexterity. Plus, a closer look at the Lunar Phase Family Cycles, a very musical greeting from Listener Emily, and all the news of Podathon - including how to make your dona...
Sep 06, 2023•18 min
It’s the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with new episodes every Labor Day Weekday! In today’s look at the planetary rulerships of the days of the week, April runs down the best activities and wardrobe for Tuesday, Mars' Day. Today’s Moon segues from languid Taurus to busy Gemini, with a void-of-course Moon and a sober aspect to Saturn along the way. April digs into the meaning of the Void-of-Course Moon, including what to look out for and how to use these periods. Plus, greetings from...
Sep 05, 2023•17 min
It’s the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today’s Moon is in easy-going Taurus, and Mercury makes a helpful aspect to Jupiter just before it turns retrograde. In this week’s Days of the Week segment, April outlines best practices for Monday, the Moon’s Day. Plus, greetings from Listener Ann, and all the news of Podathon, including how to make your donation, receive special gifts, and be enrolled in a drawing for one of five fabulous prizes! Tune in tomorrow for Day Two of the Podathon! ...
Sep 04, 2023•18 min
This week: The Pisces Full Moon and the ecstasy of the everyday; Uranus turns retrograde just as Venus finally turns direct; and looking back at Venus's retrograde period. And April answers a listener question about what it means when something you’re seeing in your chart doesn't seem to be showing up in your life. Plus: carpeting, quirkiness blowback, and making a ruckus! The fourth annual Big Sky Pod-A-Thon begins Sep. 4, with special episodes Monday through Friday! We’d love to hear from you ...
Aug 28, 2023•29 min
It's a busy week in the big sky, as Venus and Jupiter review money vs happiness; the Sun enters Virgo and asks for a raise, but Saturn doesn’t give an immediate “yes”; Mars opposed Neptune pits social graces against wild magic; Mars, planet of conflict, enters Libra, sign of relating; Mercury enters its latest retrograde period; and a Sagittarius First Quarter Moon urges a leap of faith. And a tale of two Kelly/ies, as April answers a two-for-one listener question about Saturn transits! The four...
Aug 21, 2023•37 min
This week: A glorious New Moon in Leeeeooooo finds us engrossed in being more truly ourselves. The Sun and Mars make brilliant, energizing aspects to Uranus. And April answers a listener question about solar houses; what are they, how do you use them for your chart, and why would you want to? The fourth annual Big Sky Pod-A-Thon begins September 4th, with special episodes Monday through Friday! We’d would love to feature your beautiful voices in the upcoming celebratory shows! Leave a message an...
Aug 14, 2023•29 min
This week: The Taurus Last Quarter Moon finishes up the lunar cycle that began at the July 17th Cancer New Moon. Venus is in the spotlight with a brilliant Solar conjunction and an exciting aspect to Uranus. And April answers a listener question about what she calls a Venus retrograde loophole: Can we happily buy used or sale items while the planet of money is retrograde? Plus: Making our own mistakes, feeding the ducks, and a debonair chapeau! The fourth annual Big Sky Pod-A-Thon begins Septemb...
Aug 07, 2023•27 min
This week: The Aquarius Full Moon brings the hope of a new day; both the Sun and Mars connect with big-thinking, optimistic Jupiter; Saturn helps Mercury get down to business; and April answers a very helpful listener question about using astrology to make healthier choices and stick to them! Plus: Silver linings, playing hooky, and looking the part! Read a full transcript of this episode. Want your question answered on the show? Email April or leave it here ! Subscribe to April’s mailing list a...
Jul 31, 2023•31 min
The Scorpio First Quarter Moon encourages taking action on something that began at last October's Solar Eclipse. Mercury joins Venus to summon voices from the past, connects with the North Node to set an agenda for the coming 18 months, and enters Virgo for a longer-than-normal stay. Pluto squares the Lunar Nodes for the first time since 2015, on the degree of last spring's Aries Solar Eclipse. And April answers a listener question about Lunar Node returns, throwing in the oppositions for good m...
Jul 24, 2023•30 min
All hail the last Cancer New Moon opposed Pluto in Capricorn in our lifetimes ! In other news: The lunar nodes shift into Aries and Libra; the Sun aspects Neptune and Pluto before entering its brilliant Leo season; Mercury gains inspiration from Jupiter and Uranus; Mars is blocked by Saturn; and Venus turns retrograde through Sep. 3! Plus: Dark shadows, Leo as a national holiday, and the quality of the conversation. For even more details about this action-packed week, purchase the replay of Apri...
Jul 17, 2023•29 min
This week: A busy Aries Last Quarter Moon finds us leaping from our hammocks and scratching for resources; Mars enters Virgo, whose high standards make for excellent work and a touch of crankiness; Mercury opposes suspicious Pluto, then enters expressive Leo; a bright sextile between the Sun and Uranus offers reinvention. And April answers a couple of listener questions about what it means when the sign on a house cusp seems to contradict the meaning of the house itself. Plus: Bowling, odd bedfe...
Jul 10, 2023•31 min
This week, the Capricorn Full Moon grooves to the deliberate pace of Jupiter in Taurus; Mercury’s connections with Uranus and Neptune emphasize brilliant thinking and imaginative, lyrical self-expression; and April answers a listener question about how long a transiting planet influences your birth chart. Plus: An offer from Pluto that is difficult, but not impossible, to refuse; waiting for your ship to come in; and Mercury is out-of-bounds (and outside the box)! Read a full transcript of this ...
Jul 03, 2023•30 min
This week, the Libra First Quarter Moon prompts an equal exchange of views; Venus and Mars aspecting Uranus bring the unexpected in money and love; Mercury enters quiet Cancer; Saturn brings rewards; Neptune turns retrograde; and April answers a Listener Question about out-of-bounds planets. Plus: Zigging and zagging, well-dressed rabbits, and going rogue! Read a full transcript Want your question answered on the show? Email April or leave it here ! Subscribe to April’s mailing list and get a fr...
Jun 26, 2023•32 min
This week, the Sun enters Cancer and reaches its Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Jupiter and Saturn make their first major aspect since their Dec. 2020 conjunction. The Sun takes a magic carpet ride but is diverted by a North Node wakeup call. And April answers a Listener Question about how to integrate the astrology you hear in podcasts, like this one, into your daily life. Plus: Farmland quilts, the cobbler’s shoeless children, and fee...
Jun 19, 2023•29 min
This week: A Gemini New Moon with a heavy dash of Neptune awakens us from sleepwalking. Mercury aspects Saturn, which adds perseverance to mental agility. Saturn turns retrograde, sending us inward for authority and guidance. And April answers a Listener Question about what to do when someone judges you based on your Sun sign (how rude!). Plus: Toe-nibbling crabs, walking it like we talk it, and seriously: signs are not people. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you’d like a...
Jun 12, 2023•27 min
This week, Venus enters warm-hearted Leo for an extended stay and immediately stubs its toe on Pluto - but it also makes the first of three motivating aspects with Jupiter! The Pisces Last Quarter Moon weighs speed and variety against a more leisurely, heartfelt pace. Mercury enters Gemini, Pluto enters Capricorn, and April answers a Listener Question about how to read an aspect between two very different planets in the chart. Plus: A nursery full of crying babies, prisoners on a chain gang, and...
Jun 05, 2023•31 min
This week, Jupiter in Taurus pays off on our North Node dreams. Venus and Neptune provide a beautiful moment for showing affection and opening our hearts, though we should be a little careful about opening our wallets. The Sagittarius Full Moon takes us to Egypt (if only telepathically!), and Mercury and Uranus offer sudden realizations, revelations, and perceptions. And April answers a Listener Question about empty houses in the horoscope (spoiler alert: it might be a good thing!). Plus: A bugl...
May 29, 2023•29 min
This week, Mars pushes a Jupiterian door that's stuck; relationship change is in the air with Venus and Uranus; feeling truly rich with Mars and the North Node; a Virgo First Quarter Moon asks us to serve, and the Sun's square to Saturn points to rocky terrain. And April answers a colorful and imaginative listener question about how essential dignities influence the houses of the chart. Plus: Milanese werewolves, noms de podcast, and pushing past the big guy! Read a full transcript of this episo...
May 22, 2023•24 min
A week of big transitions as supersized Jupiter enters pleasure-loving Taurus for a yearlong stay. Hooray for a New Moon that is (finally) not in Aries and (finally) not an eclipse! Mars enters Leo in search of a splendid cause and runs directly into Pluto; are creatives being supplanted by robots? The Sun enters Gemini, trines powerful Pluto, and sextiles energetic Mars, all in a single day – this normally light and breezy season is getting off to a more-intense- than-usual start. And in this w...
May 15, 2023•32 min
This week, the annual Sun-Uranus conjunction offers liberation; the Aquarius Last Quarter Moon helps us complete our Aries New Moon adventures; Venus and Saturn bring emotional commitment, aided by Mercury in Taurus' common-sense mediation; Mercury turns direct (to riotous applause); and April answers a listener question about the Tropical versus Sidereal zodiac systems. Plus: A new you, the wobbly Earth, and getting down to brass tacks! Read a full transcript of this episode. Order your persona...
May 08, 2023•24 min
This week’s big news is a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio – the last eclipse in this sign until 2031. Pluto stations retrograde, and Venus has her eyes opened by Neptune (and a Jupiter consolation prize) before entering Cancer. And in this week’s listener question segment, April explains how to find your in-laws (and everything else) in your birth chart. Plus: Window shopping, new recipes, and your brother’s best friend’s sister. Order your personal copy of April’s “Followed by a Moonshadow” ...
May 01, 2023•32 min
Quieter skies prevail this week, so let’s catch our collective breath after last week's big eclipse! The Sun’s aspects to Saturn and the North Node bring opportunities for growth and commitment; Mars sextile Uranus suggests rewriting some rules; the First Quarter Moon in Leeeeooooo says it’s time to double-down on an old promise to yourself; and April answers an appropriate listener question about the two-week period between eclipses. Plus: little walks, life on an earthquake fault, and a donor'...
Apr 24, 2023•28 min
This week, Mercury turns retrograde and revisits a recent aspect to Mars. But the week really belongs to the Sun: A Solar Eclipse in a new sign, and the Sun entering Taurus and making a square to Pluto, all on the same day! April answers a timely Listener Question about the personal impact of this Eclipse. Plus: Revealing the mysteries, a Royal Eclipse, and an 18-minute earthquake! Read a full transcript of this episode. Order your personal copy of April’s “Followed by a Moonshadow” Eclipse Repo...
Apr 17, 2023•29 min
