Big Sky Astrology Podcast

Dec 08 2024 272 ep. 30 mins 610

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Real astrology for real people, with astrologer/author April Elliott Kent of BigSkyAstrology.com. Featuring the week’s planetary highlights, the Moon’s important happenings, and a listener question!

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268 | Gemini Full Moon: Be Curious and Stay Busy!

Dec 08 2024 30 mins

Much quieter skies this week compared to last, other than the chatty Gemini Full Moon. Mercury bids adieu to its latest retrograde period and celebrates with a sweet aspect to Venus. Relationship-oriented Venus and Mars face off in a contentious, but awareness-building opposition. And April answers a listener question about ideas that come our way when Mercury is retrograde – are

267 | Mars Retrograde: The Warrior Within!

Dec 01 2024 31 mins

This week's full planetary agenda includes Venus entering friendly Aquarius, the Sun and Mercury in aspect to Jupiter-Saturn, Mars turning retrograde, and the Pisces First Quarter Moon. With so much to cover, there’s no time for a listener question or a mini-lesson this week, but do be sure to send in your questions for future episodes! Plus: A robust youth, the dream of society,

266 | Sagittarius New Moon: The Goddess of Opportunity!

Nov 24 2024 32 mins

This week, Mercury enters its latest retrograde period; the Sun trines feisty Mars and the Moon's North Node; the second New Moon of the calendar month is in Sagittarius, the sign of big dreams and adventures, but its square to Saturn says they won’t come true without some work. And a mini-lesson from March 2023 about Pluto transiting the houses of the birth chart. Plus: Up in a

265 | Pluto Enters Aquarius: Tearing Out Drywall!

Nov 17 2024 30 mins

This week, a major shift as Pluto leaves Capricorn for the final time and enters Aquarius for 19 years. The Sun enters its hopeful Sagittarius season; its aspects to Neptune and Pluto highlight harmony, healing, and letting go. Mercury opposes Jupiter, so double-check holiday travel plans. As Venus sextiles Saturn, appreciate your mentors and validate those whom you mentor. The Vir

264 | Taurus Full Moon: Nama'stay In Bed!

Nov 10 2024 30 mins

This week, a Taurus Full Moon connecting with Uranus brings startling revelations. Venus enters pragmatic Capricorn and lends motivation to North Node goals. Mercury in Sagittarius gets perspective and discipline from Saturn. The Sun makes a sizzling aspect with Uranus, and April answers a listener question about the ongoing influence of transiting Pluto through the birth chart. Pl

263 | Aquarius First Quarter Moon: Unmasked!

Nov 03 2024 28 mins

Episode 263 | Aquarius First Quarter Moon: Unmasked! Things are much quieter than last week - at least in the skies! The Sun and Saturn offer new solutions to unhealthy habits; Venus and Neptune open our eyes and dispel illusions in relationship and finance; and Mercury trines the North Node - how can teamwork light up individuality? The Aquarius First Quarter Moon moves us, unmask

262 | New Moon in Scorpio: A Fellowship Supper!

Oct 27 2024 35 mins

In this very busy week, Mercury finishes its Scorpio journey with a flurry of planetary aspects before it enters adventurous Sagittarius. Feisty Mars trines altruistic Neptune and opposes Pluto for some tug-of-war, before entering Leo for a long visit. The spooky Scorpio New Moon encourages deep conversations over a fellowship supper. Venus’ aspect to Saturn tests our desires, an

261 | Scorpio Season and Pushing Back at Pluto!

Oct 20 2024 31 mins

This week: A focus on the Sun, with a Last Quarter Moon in Leeeeeooooo and the Sun squaring Pluto right before it enters the deep, still waters of Scorpio. Venus trines the North Node, and Mercury rests its head on Saturn’s strong shoulders. Unexpected opportunities arise when Mars meets up with Uranus. And a mini-lesson about finding money in your chart. Plus: Pluto’s indiffer

260 | Aries Full Moon: A Spicy Grand Cross!

Oct 13 2024 35 mins

This week, Venus finishes her Scorpio journey with a series of aspects to eye-opening Uranus, idealistic Neptune, and powerful Pluto, then enters the wide-open spaces of Sagittarius; the Sun squares Mars on its way to a super spicy Aries Full Moon (descended from a high-powered 2023 eclipse); and a listener question about using a lunar phase template to work with transiting planets

259 | Sun trine Jupiter: A Genie Granting Wishes!

Oct 06 2024 30 mins

Episode 259 | Sun trine Jupiter: A Genie Granting Wishes! This week: The Capricorn First Quarter Moon is one of the best all year for taking action on a plan. The cosmic lovers, Venus and Mars, meet in a steamy trine. Mercury connects with Jupiter and Pluto before entering Scorpio, the sign of the private detective. Jupiter and Pluto change direction. The Sun’s trine to Jupiter b