This week: Another episode that covers a two-week period while April is on vacation, so we’re covering a lot of ground. The Sun converges with the recent basket configuration and trines Neptune, sextiles Uranus, conjuncts Jupiter (and trines Saturn); Venus swing-dances with Mars; the Aquarius Full Moon pits the Moon and Pluto against the Sun and Jupiter; Venus enters Libra, a sign that loves how things work; and Mercury enters creative Leo! And a listener question about types of astrology. Plus: the Sun’s exclamation mark, a frosty peak, a daunting descent, and fame that is fleeting. It is a lot, so buckle up for the ride!

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[1:23] The Sun trines Neptune (July 27, 12:36 am PDT) at 4°18' Leo-Aries and sextiles Uranus on the same day (2:36 pm PDT) at 4°52' Leo-Gemini. The Sun is on the Sabian symbol 5 Leo, Rock formations at the edge of a precipice. Neptune is at 5 Aries, A triangle with wings, and Uranus is at 5 Gemini, A radical magazine. Embrace Leo’s confident energy; break routine and lift off.

[4:15] Venus squares Mars (July 29, 12:10 am PDT) at 21°14’ Virgo-Gemini. Venus is on the Sabian symbol 22 Virgo, A royal coat of arms, and Mars is at 22 Gemini, A barn dance.

[6:06] Moon Report! The Sun conjuncts Jupiter (July 29, 5:18 am PDT) at 06°24’ Leo, then a couple of hours later the Aquarius Full Moon (7:36 am PDT) is at 06°30’ Aquarius-Leo. This Full Moon looks back not only at the recent Cancer New Moon (July 14, 2026, at 21°59’ Cancer), but back to the New Moon in Aquarius (Feb. 17, 2026), which was a solar eclipse. Reflect on what looks different now than it did in February.

[9:42] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that started on Jan. 29, 2025 at 9°51’ Aquarius on Sabian symbol 10 Aquarius, A popularity that proves ephemeral. The First Quarter (first action point) of this LPFC was on Oct. 29, 2025 at 6°30’ Aquarius. The Last Quarter phase (final action point) is on Apr. 28, 2027.

[11:07] Venus enters Libra (Aug. 6, 12:13 pm PDT, through Sep. 10). Take a closer look at the people that you've chosen to teach you within the realm of important relationships.

[13:42] Moon Report #2! The Taurus Last Quarter Moon (Aug. 5, 7:21 pm PDT) at 13°40’ Taurus-Leo. This is the final action point for the New Moon in Cancer from July 14, 2026. Show support in tangible, practical ways.

[16:10] The Sun trine Saturn (Aug. 6, 7:44 pm PDT) at 14°38’ Leo and Aries. The Sabian symbol for the Sun is 15 Leo, A pageant; Saturn is on 15 Aries, An Indian weaving a basket. Put your skills and talents to work and make something.

[18:17] Mercury enters Leo (Aug. 9, 9:28 am PDT, until Aug. 25). Mercury in Leo invites us to lead by example: share your story gracefully, and create space for others to do the same.

[21:31] Listener Sousa asks about the different types of astrology. Check out April’s book, The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology. The upcoming Big Sky Astrology Podathon (Labor Day week) will feature interviews with specialized astrologers as well!

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