This week, the Sun makes a sensitive square to Neptune and enters Capricorn for the solstice. One of the loveliest aspects of the year, Venus trine Jupiter, celebrates the love we share with those who "speak our language." The Last Quarter Moon in Libra calls for prioritizing loved ones and collaborating on future goals. And April answers a listener question about using the Sabian symbols with your birth chart. Plus: A battery drain, strong knees and a thick skin, and just say no to excessive holiday socializing!

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[1:17] The Sun squares Neptune (Dec. 18, 6:29 am PST) at 27°09’ Sagittarius-Pisces, on the Sabian symbols 28 Sagittarius, An old bridge over a beautiful stream and 28 Pisces, A fertile garden under the Full Moon. 

[4:20] Venus trines Jupiter (Dec. 19, 6:11 pm PST) at 14°37’ Aquarius-Gemini, on the Sabian symbols 15 Aquarius, Two lovebirds sitting on a fence and 15 Gemini, Two Dutch children talking. Catch up with friends who "speak your language." 

[6:19] On Dec. 21 (1:21 am PST), the Sun enters Capricorn, marking the Winter Solstice (shortest day) in the Northern Hemisphere and the Summer Solstice (longest day) in the Southern Hemisphere. 

[7:08] Capricorn season is when we explore our own ambition to rise, to adopt a long-term plan and pursue it day by day. 

[8:56] Moon Report! The Libra Last Quarter Moon (Dec. 22, 2:18 pm PST) is at 01°34’ Libra-Capricorn. This is the Last Quarter Moon in the Sagittarius New Moon cycle that began on Nov. 30/Dec. 1. 

[11:29] It’s the Last Quarter Moon in the lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began with the New Moon on Sep. 25, 2022 (2º48’ Libra). The First Quarter action point in this cycle was on June 26, 2023 (4º29’ Libra), and the Full Moon was on March 25, 2024 (5º07’ Libra). 

[13:11] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Dec. 17 (10:33 am PST), the Moon in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces. It's VOC for 5 hours and 6 minutes, then enters Leeeeoooo (3:39 pm PST). Listen to your gut, literally.

[14:32] On Dec. 19 (9:19 pm PST), the Moon in Leo trines the Sun in Sagittarius. It's VOC for 2 hours 18 minutes before entering Virgo (11:37 pm PST). Use this time to initiate a habit of setting time aside to just play. 

[16:14] On Dec. 22 (5:27 am PST), the Moon in Virgo opposes Neptune in Pisces. It's VOC for 5 hours 41 minutes, then enters Libra (11:08 am PST). Seek inspiration about how to make you home more organized and your life run more smoothly.

[17:50] Listener Elizabeth asks about Sabian symbols in the birth chart. Elsie Wheeler, Marc Edmund Jones, Lynda Hill and James Burgess were mentioned. Here is a link to an explanation of the Sabian symbol’s Karmic and Quest Degrees. Recommended reading: 360 Degrees of Wisdom,  An Astrological Mandala and The Sabian Symbols Brought to Life.

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