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 of your life? And in keeping with this week’s Plutonian theme, April answers a listener question about personal planets in aspect to Pluto. Plus: Exterminators and plumbers, tempering Taurus, and putting a little air into it.

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[1:11] Venus enters one of her home signs, Taurus, on April 29 (4:31 am PDT, through May 23, 2024). Enjoy the physical world!

[3:14] Venus squares Pluto on April 30 (9:30 pm PDT) at 02º06’ Taurus and Aquarius, on the Sabian symbol Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to give and to share at least part of the bounty that you enjoy.

[6:06] Mars enters one of its home signs, Aries, on April 30 (8:33 am PDT) and will be in this sign until June 8, 2024. During Mars’ stay in Aries, it sextiles Pluto and conjoins the North Node. Full speed ahead! – but pay heed to trusted people who warn you to slow down.

[8:40] Moon Report! The Aquarius Last Quarter Moon (May 1, 4:27 am PDT) emphatically concludes the Aries New Moon/Solar Eclipse cycle that began on April 8. Share your energy and talents with a group, and set a long-term goal.

[10:14] This is the Last Quarter phase in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began on Jan. 31, 2022, with a New Moon at 12º19’ Aquarius. The First Quarter Moon in this LPFC was on Oct., 2022, and the Full Moon on Aug. 1, 2023.

[12:29] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On April 30, the Moon in Capricorn sextiles Mars in Pisces (8:18:45 am PDT). It's VOC for less than one minute, then the Moon enters Aquarius (8:19:32 am PDT). If you are awake and aware at this time, simply pause, take a deep breath, exhale, and list three people in your life who need your help and love.

[14:45] On May 2 (2:28 am PDT), the Moon in Aquarius squares Jupiter in Taurus. It's VOC for about 9 ½ hours, then enters Pisces (11:52 am PDT). Review how you're sharing your time and assets with others.

[15:36] On May 4 (12:06 pm PDT), the Moon in Pisces conjoins Neptune. It's VOC for about 1 ½ hours, then enters Aries (1:41 pm PDT). Are you reserving enough time for rest, relaxation, and communing with spirit?

[16:37] Pluto stations retrograde on May 2 (10:47 am PDT) at 02º06’ Aquarius. Pluto has been direct since Oct. 10, 2023 and will turn direct again on Oct. 11, 2024. Pluto reenters Capricorn during this retrograde (Sep. 1, 2024), remains there through Nov. 2024, then returns to Aquarius for good. How are you taking power and control over your life?

[18:19] On May 3 (2:06 AM PDT), Mars sextiles Pluto, at 02°06’, Aries and Aquarius. Take action toward future goals.

[20:16] Listener Jennifer asks about personal planets in aspect to Pluto.

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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 sign of Aries; and April answers a listener question about emerging techniques or tools by discussing a current favorite, which is not exactly emerging, but sure is useful. Plus: A Hellenistic superstar, a fuddy-duddy, and your brother’s neighbor’s pet pig.

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[1:08] Moon Report! The Scorpio Full Moon (April 23, 4:49 pm PDT, 04º17’ Scorpio) squares Pluto in Aquarius, forming a tense yet motivating T-square configuration. This Full Moon calls back to the Scorpio New Moon on Nov. 13, 2023. Unless we clear the decks for new things, we won't have the space for appropriate things in our lives to grow.

[4:34] This is also the Full Moon in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began Oct. 25, 2022 with a New Moon Solar Eclipse at 2° Scorpio. The First Quarter Moon in this cycle is on July 25, 2023, the Last Quarter on Jan. 21, 2025. How to can we live a life that’s more authentic?

[6:04] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On April 22 (4:24 pm PDT), the Moon in Libra opposes Venus in Aries. It's VOC for almost 16 hours (!) before it enters Scorpio on April 23 (8:20 am PDT). Balance the need to please with the need to pursue what you want and value.

[7:02] On April 25 (4:17 pm PDT), the Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune. It's VOC for about 2 ¼ hours, then enters Sagittarius (6:36 pm PDT). Appreciate and cherish the Scorpio qualities of loyalty and honesty.

[7:44] On April 28 (12:31 am PDT), the Moon in Sagittarius squares Neptune. It's VOC for just under three hours, then enters Capricorn (2:37 am PDT). This is when the story of what we believe can prevent us from imagining what could be.

[8:44] On April 25 (5:54 am PDT), Mercury stations direct at 15º58’ Aries, on the Sabian symbol, 16 Aries, Brownies dancing in the setting Sun. Mercury turned retrograde on April 1, 2024. Respond to burnout by slowing down a bit.

[11:12] Mars makes a conjunction with Neptune on April 28 (9:31 pm PDT) at 28º52’ Pisces on the Sabian symbol 29 Pisces, The light passing through a prism. Confusion and difficulty focusing could occur at this time; get grounded with a meditative jaunt by the water, luxuriate in a bubble bath and daydream to your favorite tunes.

[15:18] Listener Argyle asks April about her favorite Astro techniques and tools. April gives a mini-lesson on derivative houses. Hellenistic superstar, Vettius Valens, mentioned derivative houses in his work. No permission required from your brother’s neighbor’s pet pig!

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