April and Jen hear thunder as eclipse season arrives this week, and we analyze (Scorpio-style) a Taurus Full Moon Eclipse! Also: communicative Mercury and focused Mars join up to duke it out with stern Saturn, before next week’s battle with anything-goes Uranus; an Aquarius First Quarter Moon calls for some Leeeeoooo; the Sun trines mystical Neptune, provokes Jupiter into overdoing something, and gets a nod from powerful Pluto before bounding into Sagittarius; and Venus and Uranus make relationship magic. Plus: podpets on the move, new imaginary and non-imaginary sponsors, and shell-ebrating a meandering ditty!

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00:30 – Storms, podpets, and eclipses, oh my! We’re entering eclipse season, and April is presenting a class on eclipses for Nadiya Shah’s Synchronicity University, on Wed. Nov. 17 at 3 pm Pacific, 6 pm Eastern time. (And do visit Episode 5, Unboxing Eclipses if your ears want more!)

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03:05 – WEEK ONE (Nov. 8-14) starts off asking, “Do you really want that?” Mercury joins up with Mars (Nov. 10) at 7.22 Scorpio. Later that day, Mercury squares Saturn at 7.39 Aquarius; then Mars does the same from 7.40 Scorpio. (Hello, Saturn/Uranus square! Revisit Episode 69, Saturn and Uranus: That Escalated Quickly!) Mercury/Mars square Saturn can feel like tests of strength and endurance. (Or, like feats of strength!) Be aware that things may not go smoothly!

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06:53 – **MOONWATCH!** This week, a dynamic First Quarter (FQ) Moon (Nov. 11) at 19.20 Aquarius on the Sabian symbol, “A big white dove, a message bearer.” The Sun in Scorpio is on, “A woman drawing two dark curtains aside.” This lunar phase family began in mid-Feb 2021; think back to then for connections.

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08:40 – This FQ Moon also features two energized T-squares (not T-zones), so it might feel hard to get grounded. The exit is in Leeooooo!, so anything heart-opening might be helpful, or shine your light and be creative!

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12:40 – The Scorpio Sun trines Neptune at 20.30 Pisces (Nov. 12) on the symbol, “A soldier derelict in duty.” Is your “duty” in line with your personal and spiritual beliefs and ethics?

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15:14 – Suddenly telling secrets? Mercury, at 12.25 Scorpio, opposes Uranus in Taurus (Nov. 13).

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16:50 – Here's where to order a personalized Followed by a Moonshadow eclipse report!

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17:45 – WEEK TWO (Nov. 15-21) begins with the Sun square Jupiter at 23.40 Aquarius (Nov. 15). Try not to overdo it!

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19:11 – The Sun sextiles Pluto at 24.43 Capricorn (Nov. 16), and empowerment is the word of the day.

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20:46 – Mars, at 12.15 Scorpio, opposes Uranus in Taurus (Nov. 17). This continues a cycle that began Jan. 2021 (Episode 65, Mars, Uranus, and Revisiting the US Pluto Return). Look for bound-up energy being freed, or someone inspiring you to take unexpected or unusual action.

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23:18 – Venus, at 12.12 Capricorn, trines Uranus in Taurus (Nov. 18), signaling possible unexpected relationship developments.

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25:39 – Yay! This week’s Moonwatch segment is brought to you by our non-imaginary sponsor, The Witches Are Watching podcast! Find them wherever you listen!

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28:44 – Interested in sponsoring Moonwatch? We’d love to chat! Let us know: April(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com

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29:19 – **MOONWATCH!** Eclipse season is here, featuring this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 27.14 Taurus (Nov. 19), on the symbol, “A woman pursued by mature romance.” The Sun is on, “The King of the fairies approaching his domain.” Eclipses signal change, and this one opens the series of Taurus/Scorpio eclipses that play out over the next couple of years, so it’s a biggie.

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32:38 – Previous eclipses at this point: May 2012, Nov. 2002, Nov. 1994, and May 1985. Does anything from those times echo now? (And enjoy our 1985 hits in Episode 85, Gemini Solar Eclipse: Duets and Doublewide Hair!)

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35:39 – The Sun enters Sagittarius (Nov. 21 - Dec. 21), so broaden your horizons! And maybe have a little adventure or enjoy a celebration!

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