Big Sky Astrology Podcast

By April Elliott Kent

What's Big Sky Astrology Podcast about?

Real astrology for real people, with astrologer/author April Elliott Kent of BigSkyAstrology.com. Featuring the week’s planetary highlights, the Moon’s important happenings, and a listener question!

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Big Sky Astrology Podcast episodes:

04.29.2024
232 | Pluto's Week: Power, Control, and Cleaning Out the Pipes!
This week, Venus and Mars enter their home signs and immediately encounter Pluto; the Aquarius Last Quarter Moon, conjoined Pluto, is an emphatic exclamation point at the end of two lunar cycles; Pluto stations retrograde – are you in control...
04.22.2024
231 | Scorpio Full Moon: What's Under the Surface?
This week, the Scorpio Full Moon digs under the surface and doesn't shy away from what it finds there; Mercury turns direct - a more Aries-friendly direction; Mars conjoins Neptune, jettisoning what won’t be needed when it enters its home...
04.15.2024
230 | Jupiter Meets Uranus: Shake it Up!
Episode 230 | Jupiter Meets Uranus: Shake it Up! This week, the First Quarter Moon in Cancer symbolizes transformation after the eclipse storm; the Sun enters its Taurus season, but its usual comfort and stability are immediately challenged by Pluto;...
04.08.2024
229 | Aries Solar Eclipse: The Power of Giving!
This week, the Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse asks us how we can be of service to others; Mars makes a conjunction with Saturn, demanding discipline and commitment; the Sun makes a conjunction with Mercury; and April answers a listener...
04.01.2024
228 | Venus in Aries: What's New?
This week, Mercury stations retrograde for a three-week backward march through Aries; Venus enters take-no-prisoners Aries and connects with Neptune and Pluto; the Capricorn Last Quarter Moon asks for a progress report; and April answers a couple of listener questions...
03.25.2024
227 | Libra Lunar Eclipse: One Big Old Moon Report!
This week, there is almost nothing happening other than the opening salvo in this eclipse season: the Libra Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, on March 25th at 12 midnight Pacific time. So, this episode is basically one big ol’ Moon report....
03.18.2024
226 | Aries Equinox: Irrational Exuberance!
This week, the Aries equinox initiates the astrological new year, and the Sun's aspect to Pluto brings a trial by fire. Venus makes a conjunction with Saturn - are you ready to get serious? What do we make of Warrior...
03.11.2024
225 | A Venus in Pisces to Remember!
Quieter skies this week as we tiptoe toward eclipse season (beginning at the upcoming Full Moon). Venus enters Pisces, elevating love and desire. The Sun makes its annual conjunction with Neptune; who are you really? The Gemini First Quarter Moon...
03.04.2024
244 | Pisces New Moon: Draining Our Brains!
This week, busy Mercury brings imaginative breakthroughs; Mars square and the Sun sextile Uranus on the same day warn against moving too fast and taking the wrong opportunities; Mercury begins a long journey through energetic Aries; the Pisces New Moon...
02.26.2024
223 | A Packed Pisces Party!
This week, a dynamic Mars-Jupiter square is like a multi-headed Hydra; the Sun, Mercury, and Saturn converge for a cazimi party in Pisces; expect the unexpected in money and love, as Venus aspects unpredictable Uranus; the Sagittarius Last Quarter Moon...
02.19.2024
222 | The Virgo Full Moon Merry-Go-Round!
This week, the Virgo Full Moon has its ups and downs and reveals the hard work required to reach our New Moon goals. Venus makes a sexy conjunction with Mars (look for unusual romantic possibilities) and gets a little carried...
02.12.2024
221 | Peak Aquarius: Venus and Mars Join the Glitterati!
This week, we enter peak Aquarius as Venus and Mars join the Sun, Mercury and Pluto in that sign and immediately run into trouble with Pluto. A feisty Taurus First Quarter Moon encourages connection over comfort, Mercury and Uranus invite...
02.05.2024
220 | Aquarius New Moon: A Shock to the System!
This week, a high-powered Aquarius New Moon brings change, whether or not it’s convenient; Mercury teams up with Pluto to solve the unsolvable; Venus and Uranus make the unexpected look quite appealing; Mars floats toward its goals on Neptune's waters;...
01.29.2024
219 | Mercury Enters Aquarius: Eureka!
This week, Mars in Capricorn unites perspiration with Uranus’ inspiration. Mercury and Neptune carry our minds downstream, leading the way for Mercury in Aquarius’ mental breakthroughs. The Scorpio Last Quarter Moon plays bouncer for the growing Aquarius party. And April...
01.22.2024
218 | Leo Full Moon: Drama Alert!
This week, Venus puts on her Capricorn pinstripe suit, then shows some love to Jupiter and Saturn. A bright, sunny, Leo Full Moon lights up exuberant Jupiter – enjoy, but rein in the drama! Uranus moves forward with the wind...
01.15.2024
217 | The Sun and Pluto Plunge into Aquarius!
This week, Neptune brings enjoyment to the Sun in serious Capricorn; Mercury’s message is to let our minds go off-script and heed powerful words; Venus and Neptune prompt a realistic look at relationships; the passionate Aries First Quarter Moon reawakens...
01.08.2024
216 | Capricorn New Moon: A Relay Race!
This week, the Capricorn New Moon comes factory-installed with inspiration and change; Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn build toward a promising future; the Sun reaches the midway point between eclipse seasons; and Mercury concludes a series of aspects to Neptune before...
01.01.2024
215 | Mars in Capricorn: Refine Your Plan!
This week, a comfortably light and straight ahead start to 2024, as Mercury turns direct on New Year's Day; Mars enters one of its favorite signs, disciplined, hard-working Capricorn; a Venus-Saturn struggle for resources; the Libra Last Quarter Moon advises...
12.25.2023
214 | Cancer Full Moon: Walk it Like You Talk It!
This week, the Cancer Full Moon is not as scary as it sounds; Venus seduces Neptune and Pluto and enters freedom-loving Sagittarius; the Sun’s trine to Jupiter offers lucky breaks just as Jupiter turns direct; Mercury, Mars, and with Neptune...
12.18.2023
213 | The Capricorn Solstice: Demanding Recognition!
This week, The Sun enters Capricorn, marking the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere; a Pisces First Quarter Moon demands action, but conditions are hazy; Mercury retrograde aspects Jupiter and re-enters Sagittarius, so supersize...
12.11.2023
212 | Sagittarius New Moon: Borrowed Eyeglasses!
This week, a Neptune-tinged Sagittarius New Moon calls for clarifying your own vision instead of borrowing someone else’s glasses. Mercury turns retrograde–don’t panic, just tune into a higher frequency! The Sun, North Node, and Neptune help us figure out who...
12.04.2023
211 | Venus in Scorpio: Deep Dive!
This week, Venus enters Scorpio, sparking deep introspection in relationships, while Neptune turning direct brings a tidal wave of change. The Virgo Last Quarter Moon prompts a practical review of endeavors, but not without tension between Virgo's caution and Sagittarius'...
11.27.2023
210 | Gemini Full Moon: Now We Are Four!
This week, the wisecracking Gemini Full Moon is tempered by Saturn in Pisces’ call for empathy and responsibility. Mercury and Neptune caution against getting on our hobby horses, and Mercury kicks off a protracted stay in Capricorn. And, Venus visits...
11.20.2023
209 | Sun & Mars Enter Sagittarius: Gratitude with Attitude!
This week: The Sun and Mars leave Scorpio’s deep waters, taking flight in the wide-open, friendly skies of sassy Sagittarius. The Aquarius First Quarter Moon chops down some firewood and welcomes us home to our own domain in time for...
11.13.2023
208 | Scorpio New Moon: Conscience and Conviction!
This week, the Scorpio New Moon calls us to stand up for our convictions and to disobey the rules, if necessary, as the Sun comes together with fierce Mars and makes a rebellious opposition to Uranus. The Sun and Mars...
11.06.2023
207 | Mars Meets Uranus: Unpredictable Opponents!
This week, Venus gets the inside scoop from Pluto and enters its home sign of Libra for some refined pleasures; Mercury gains discipline from Saturn, inspiration from Neptune, and powers of persuasion from Pluto, then enters the gregarious sign of...
10.30.2023
206 | Venus Meets Uranus on Halloween: Tricks AND Treats!
This week, Venus’ trine to Uranus makes Halloween more exciting, offering both tricks AND treats; planetary face-offs between the Sun and Jupiter, Venus and Neptune, and Mercury and Uranus; both Saturn and career matters move forward; the Last Quarter Moon...
10.23.2023
205 | Taurus Lunar Eclipse: Building a Bridge!
This week, we celebrate the beginning of the soulful Scorpio season; the Sun trine Saturn rewards us for overcoming obstacles; Mercury and Mars connect with Jupiter – act on your dreams, but be honest with yourself, kind to others, and...
10.16.2023
204 | Capricorn First Quarter Moon: Now with Puppies!
This week, the Sun meets Mercury, and together they take on the Lunar Nodes and Pluto from both sides now. Venus trines Jupiter, the most fortunate planets in a delicious aspect – enjoy it! Mercury enters insightful, decisive Scorpio and...
10.09.2023
203 | Libra New Moon/Solar Eclipse: Going to the Party Alone!
This week, Venus opposed Saturn prompts an examination of values; Pluto stations direct and applies intense pressure; Mars goes underground in powerful Scorpio and gains some focus and discipline from Saturn; an important Libra New Moon brings the disruptive influence...
10.02.2023
202 | Mars square Pluto: Relationship Report Card!
This week, Mercury does a balancing act with Neptune, joins up with powerful Pluto, and enters Libra; feisty Mars opposes the North Node and squares Pluto; the Cancer Last Quarter Moon asks, where do you belong? Venus enters the soothing,...
09.25.2023
201 | Aries Full Moon: Assertive, Yet Civilized!
This week, the Aries Full Moon reveals relationship imbalances; Venus and Uranus examine togetherness and independence, windfalls and expenses; busy Mercury aspects Uranus on a couple of familiar degrees and finishes up a series of aspects with Jupiter; and April...
09.18.2023
200 | The Libra Equinox and Our 200th Episode!
This week: The winners of the Podathon drawing are announced, and we celebrate a major milestone here at Big Sky Astrology Podcast-our 200th episode! The Sun goes along for the ride with Neptune and is recognized by Pluto; the Sagittarius First...
09.11.2023
199 | Virgo New Moon: The Power of Self-Sufficiency!
This week: The Virgo New Moon tastes a lot like Neptune; Mercury turns direct, but takes a minute or two to get up to speed, especially with five other planets still retrograde; the Sun in Virgo sets ego aside and...
09.08.2023
198 | Podathon Day Five: A Beautiful (Venus) Day for a Podathon Finale!
It’s the fifth and FINAL day of the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, and it ends on a Sun/Jupiter trine and a lovely, Venus-ruled day! Act naturally, beautify your environment,, and let good things come your way. The Cancer...
09.07.2023
197 | Podathon Day Four: Stocking Up with Jupiter!
It’s Day Four of the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today’s Moon is in multi-tasking Gemini, with a Neptune/void-of-course twist. In the Days of the Week segment, April explains why Thursday is the day to do your shopping. And...
09.06.2023
196 | Podathon Day Three: Mercury’s Mental and Manual Might!
It’s the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! In today’s sky, the Sun and Mercury meet in a conjunction that also brightens the Last Quarter Moon in Mercury-ruled Gemini. In the Days of the Week segment, April explains how Wednesday...
09.05.2023
195 | Podathon Day Two: Pumping Iron with Mars!
It’s the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon, with new episodes every Labor Day Weekday! In today’s look at the planetary rulerships of the days of the week, April runs down the best activities and wardrobe for Tuesday, Mars' Day....
09.04.2023
194 | Podathon Day One: An Easy-Going Labor Day Moonday!
It’s the Fourth Annual Big Sky Astrology Podathon! Today’s Moon is in easy-going Taurus, and Mercury makes a helpful aspect to Jupiter just before it turns retrograde. In this week’s Days of the Week segment, April outlines best practices for...
08.28.2023
193 | Pisces Full Moon: The Ecstasy of the Everyday!
This week: The Pisces Full Moon and the ecstasy of the everyday; Uranus turns retrograde just as Venus finally turns direct; and looking back at Venus's retrograde period. And April answers a listener question about what it means when something...
08.21.2023
192 | Sun Enters Virgo: A Helpful Friend!
It's a busy week in the big sky, as Venus and Jupiter review money vs happiness; the Sun enters Virgo and asks for a raise, but Saturn doesn’t give an immediate “yes”; Mars opposed Neptune pits social graces against wild...
08.14.2023
191 | Leo New Moon: Sparkle More Brightly!
This week: A glorious New Moon in Leeeeooooo finds us engrossed in being more truly ourselves. The Sun and Mars make brilliant, energizing aspects to Uranus. And April answers a listener question about solar houses; what are they, how do...
08.07.2023
190 | The Sun Meets Venus: Intoxicated with Love!
This week: The Taurus Last Quarter Moon finishes up the lunar cycle that began at the July 17th Cancer New Moon. Venus is in the spotlight with a brilliant Solar conjunction and an exciting aspect to Uranus. And April answers...
07.31.2023
189 | Aquarius Full Moon: Let’s Play Hooky!
This week: The Aquarius Full Moon brings the hope of a new day; both the Sun and Mars connect with big-thinking, optimistic Jupiter; Saturn helps Mercury get down to business; and April answers a very helpful listener question about using...
07.24.2023
188 | Pluto Meets the Lunar Nodes: Defending Your Life!
The Scorpio First Quarter Moon encourages taking action on something that began at last October's Solar Eclipse. Mercury joins Venus to summon voices from the past, connects with the North Node to set an agenda for the coming 18 months,...
07.17.2023
187 | Cancer New Moon, Venus Retrograde, and the Nodes Shift Signs!
All hail the last Cancer New Moon opposed Pluto in Capricorn in our lifetimes! In other news: The lunar nodes shift into Aries and Libra; the Sun aspects Neptune and Pluto before entering its brilliant Leo season; Mercury gains inspiration...
07.10.2023
186 | Mars in Virgo: Untangling Knotty Problems!
This week: A busy Aries Last Quarter Moon finds us leaping from our hammocks and scratching for resources; Mars enters Virgo, whose high standards make for excellent work and a touch of crankiness; Mercury opposes suspicious Pluto, then enters expressive...
07.03.2023
185 | Capricorn Full Moon and Mercury Outside the Box!
This week, the Capricorn Full Moon grooves to the deliberate pace of Jupiter in Taurus; Mercury’s connections with Uranus and Neptune emphasize brilliant thinking and imaginative, lyrical self-expression; and April answers a listener question about how long a transiting planet...
06.26.2023
184 | Libra First Quarter Moon: The True Inner Knowledge!
This week, the Libra First Quarter Moon prompts an equal exchange of views; Venus and Mars aspecting Uranus bring the unexpected in money and love; Mercury enters quiet Cancer; Saturn brings rewards; Neptune turns retrograde; and April answers a Listener...
06.19.2023
183 | Cancer Solstice, Jupiter and Saturn: Better Driving Through Sextiles!
This week, the Sun enters Cancer and reaches its Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Jupiter and Saturn make their first major aspect since their Dec. 2020 conjunction. The Sun takes a magic...

What's Big Sky Astrology Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Big Sky Astrology Podcast episodes:

232 | Pluto's Week: Power, Control, and Cleaning Out the Pipes!

231 | Scorpio Full Moon: What's Under the Surface?

230 | Jupiter Meets Uranus: Shake it Up!

229 | Aries Solar Eclipse: The Power of Giving!

228 | Venus in Aries: What's New?

227 | Libra Lunar Eclipse: One Big Old Moon Report!

226 | Aries Equinox: Irrational Exuberance!

225 | A Venus in Pisces to Remember!

244 | Pisces New Moon: Draining Our Brains!

223 | A Packed Pisces Party!

222 | The Virgo Full Moon Merry-Go-Round!

221 | Peak Aquarius: Venus and Mars Join the Glitterati!

220 | Aquarius New Moon: A Shock to the System!

219 | Mercury Enters Aquarius: Eureka!

218 | Leo Full Moon: Drama Alert!

217 | The Sun and Pluto Plunge into Aquarius!

216 | Capricorn New Moon: A Relay Race!

215 | Mars in Capricorn: Refine Your Plan!

214 | Cancer Full Moon: Walk it Like You Talk It!

213 | The Capricorn Solstice: Demanding Recognition!

212 | Sagittarius New Moon: Borrowed Eyeglasses!

211 | Venus in Scorpio: Deep Dive!

210 | Gemini Full Moon: Now We Are Four!

209 | Sun & Mars Enter Sagittarius: Gratitude with Attitude!

208 | Scorpio New Moon: Conscience and Conviction!

207 | Mars Meets Uranus: Unpredictable Opponents!

206 | Venus Meets Uranus on Halloween: Tricks AND Treats!

205 | Taurus Lunar Eclipse: Building a Bridge!

204 | Capricorn First Quarter Moon: Now with Puppies!

203 | Libra New Moon/Solar Eclipse: Going to the Party Alone!

202 | Mars square Pluto: Relationship Report Card!

201 | Aries Full Moon: Assertive, Yet Civilized!

200 | The Libra Equinox and Our 200th Episode!

199 | Virgo New Moon: The Power of Self-Sufficiency!

198 | Podathon Day Five: A Beautiful (Venus) Day for a Podathon Finale!

197 | Podathon Day Four: Stocking Up with Jupiter!

196 | Podathon Day Three: Mercury’s Mental and Manual Might!

195 | Podathon Day Two: Pumping Iron with Mars!

194 | Podathon Day One: An Easy-Going Labor Day Moonday!

193 | Pisces Full Moon: The Ecstasy of the Everyday!

192 | Sun Enters Virgo: A Helpful Friend!

191 | Leo New Moon: Sparkle More Brightly!

190 | The Sun Meets Venus: Intoxicated with Love!

189 | Aquarius Full Moon: Let’s Play Hooky!

188 | Pluto Meets the Lunar Nodes: Defending Your Life!

187 | Cancer New Moon, Venus Retrograde, and the Nodes Shift Signs!

186 | Mars in Virgo: Untangling Knotty Problems!

185 | Capricorn Full Moon and Mercury Outside the Box!

184 | Libra First Quarter Moon: The True Inner Knowledge!

183 | Cancer Solstice, Jupiter and Saturn: Better Driving Through Sextiles!