Episode 278 | Pisces Season: Let the Good Times Roll!
This week, the Sun enters Pisces for a season of reflection and release; the Last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius means we’re ready to let the good times roll; Mercury reignites energy as it trines Mars and introduces a lot of new details as it squares Jupiter; Mars finally turns direct. And April answers a listener question about Jupiter transits; why don’t they seem luckier? Plus: Barking dogs, Mardi Gras, and Mercury’s footnotes!
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[1:19] The Sun enters Jupiter-ruled Pisces on Feb. 18 (2:07 am PST). It will be in this sign through March 20, 2025. It’s time to let go of what isn’t going to be helpful or necessary on the road ahead. Things ruled by Venus are exalted, uplifted, refined in this sign, including love, relationships, and artistic efforts.
[5:10] Moon Report! The Last Quarter Moon in Sagittarius (Feb. 20, 9:32 am PST) at 02°19’ Sagittarius is a final action point for the Aquarius New Moon on Jan. 29. Both the Sun and Moon are in signs ruled by Jupiter. Sagittarius has a big, joyous, “let the good times roll” Mardi Gras spirit. If you want to do some ritual work for this lunation, try using the colors of purple, green or yellow/gold. The Moon’s Sabian symbol at this Last Quarter is 3 Sagittarius, Two men playing chess, the Sun is on Pisces, A petrified forest.
[7:50] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter in an LPFC that began with the New Moon on November 23, 2022, at 01°37’ Sagittarius. The First Quarter in this LPSF was August 24, 2023. The Full Moon of this LPFC was on May 23, 2024.
[9:23] Void-of-Course Moon (VOC) periods. On Feb. 17 (3:24 pm PST), the Moon in Libra trines the Sun in Aquarius. It’s VOC for 55 minutes and then enters Scorpio (4:19 pm PST). Use this VOC Moon period to practice the art of small talk and brighten someone’s day.
[10:57] On Feb. 20 (2:05 am PST), the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces. It’s VOC for 2 hours and 50 minutes and then enters Sagittarius (4:55 am PST). When the Moon makes an aspect to Neptune, is that intuition and our access to our unconscious mind are very strong. Consider picking up the habit of journaling.
[12:14] On Feb. 22 (12:38 pm PST), the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune. It’s VOC for 2 hours, 31 minutes and then enters Capricorn (3:09 pm PST). Maybe use this VOC period to make a conscious effort to pay attention to your mood and to try to consciously respond to emotions that come up calmly, instead of overreacting.
[13:27] Mercury squares Jupiter at 11°43’ Pisces-Gemini on Feb. 20 (12:13 pm PST). Square aspects to Jupiter mean it’s easy to get carried away and overdo it. Jupiter is on the Sabian symbol, 12 Gemini, A slave girl demands her rights of her mistress, Mercury is on 12 Pisces, An examination of initiates. These two planets are in mutual reception (each in a sign ruled by the other), so there is the potential to reconcile any conflicts between facts and opinion.
[16:0] Mercury trines Mars (Feb. 23, 8:58 am PST) at 17°00’ Pisces-Cancer. Your experience of this aspect will depend on how you’re currently handling feelings of resentment, anger, or frustration. Your mind could be working overtime, and that can be both positive and negative.
[17:36] Mars stations direct (Feb. 23, 6 pm PST) at 17°00’ Cancer, on the Sabian symbol, 17 Cancer, The germ grows into knowledge and life. Mars has been retrograde since Dec. 6, 2024. Now it’s finally turning direct and will leave Cancer on April 17. Mars is the warrior planet, so anger and cutting ties must be managed carefully. Protecting your family, your home, and safety can feel urgent. Positively, Mars direct emphasizes physical energy.
[20:22] Listener Quentin asks about Jupiter transits; why don’t they seem luckier?
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