This week, Mercury's aspects to the Sun and Jupiter bring optimism, hope, and breakthroughs. Venus enters spicy Aries for a good long stay and enters an intense dialogue with Pluto. Jupiter stations direct, the Taurus First Quarter Moon encourages practical action toward New Moon goals. Neptune conjoins the North Node for fateful encounters, Mars makes a very productive trine to Saturn, and a listener question about trine aspects: Is their fortunate reputation deserved? Plus: Burnt lentils, birthday parties, and the god of caustic dinner conversation!

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[1:31] Mercury trines Jupiter (Feb. 3, 1:51 pm PST) at 11º16’ Aquarius and Gemini. It's an inspiring combination for brainstorming and for dreaming up your future. Mercury's Sabian symbol is 12 Aquarius, People on stairs graduated upwards. Jupiter's Sabian symbol, 12 Gemini, is A slave girl demands her rights of her mistress.

[3:15] Venus enters Aries (Feb. 3, 11:57 pm PST) through June 5, including a retrograde period between March 1-April 12. Venus is in Aries inclines toward impulsive financial and romantic decisions.

[5:13] Jupiter stations direct at 11º16’ Gemini (Feb. 4, 1:40 am PST). Jupiter in Gemini amplifies gathering information, communication, and short-distance travel. 

[6:42] Moon Report! The Taurus First Quarter Moon is on Feb. 5 (12:02 am PST), 16º46’ Taurus-Aquarius. The Sabian symbol for the Moon is 17 Taurus, A battle between the swords and torches, and the Sun is on 17 Aquarius, A watchdog standing guard. Take action on your New Moon plans.

[9:11] The Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the First Quarter phase in a LPFC that began with the May 7, 2024 New Moon. The Full Moon in this LPFC is on Nov. 5, 2025 and the Last Quarter is Aug. 5, 2026.

[10:54] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Feb. 3 (2:19 am PST), the Moon in Aries squares Mars in Cancer. It's VOC 17 hours 24 minutes (!!!) then enters Taurus (7:33 pm PST). Practice emotional regulation.

[12:30] On Feb. 5 (7:29 pm PST), the Moon in Taurus sextiles Neptune. It's VOC for 3 hours 15 minutes, then enters Gemini (10:44 pm PST).  Remember, there are no mistakes, only discoveries.

[14:02] On Feb. 7 (11:52 pm PST), the Moon in Gemini squares Neptune. It's VOC for 3 hours 12 minutes and enters Cancer on Feb. 8 (3:04 am PST).  Focus on one task at a time.

[14:44] On Feb. 6 (10:11 pm PST), Neptune conjoins the North Node at 28º09’ Pisces, for the first time in 167 years ago (Jan. 1858). Look for citizenship to be in the news. The Sabian symbol for the conjunction is 29 Pisces, A prism. 

[16:49] Venus sextiles Pluto (Feb. 7, 4:14 am PST), 2º15’ Aries-Aquarius. Evaluate your relationships with money and other people. Socializing can put you in touch with power players.

[17:51] Mercury conjoins the Sun (Feb. 9, 4:08 am PST) at 20º59’ Aquarius, so Mercury will be cazimi when it’s within 17’ arc to the Sun. This cazimi period lasts from Feb. 8 (7:09 pm PST)-Feb. 9 (1:03 pm PST). 

[19:31] Mars trines Saturn at 18º22’ Cancer-Pisces (Feb. 9, 5:15 am PST). Mars is on 19 Cancer, A priest performing a marriage ceremony and Saturn is on 19 Pisces, A master instructing his pupil. Constancy in relationships, making a serious commitment, learning on an emotional level.

[21:37] Listener Trine Away asks about trine aspects. Is their fortunate reputation deserved?

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