Big Sky Astrology Podcast

April and Jen cut through the fog to bring you the news of the fortnight: Mars squares Jupiter, focusing action and attention on the future; the Pisces First Quarter Moon and Sun square Neptune call for forward motion through foggy conditions; as Venus conjoins Pluto, get rid of whatever doesn’t look like love; Mars enters Sagittarius and kicks us out of the nest; Mercury enters no-nonsense Capric...

April and Jen celebrate an eclipsy second Podiversary, as we move up to the Varsity team and bring you another two-week episode chock full o’ planetary highlights: The last of the Gemini/Sagittarius eclipse series, along with a details-versus-big-picture Virgo Last Quarter Moon; Mercury busts into Sagittarius, Kool-Aid Man style; hasty Mars is influenced by helpful, healing Neptune; and the god of...

April and Jen hear thunder as eclipse season arrives this week, and we analyze (Scorpio-style) a Taurus Full Moon Eclipse! Also: communicative Mercury and focused Mars join up to duke it out with stern Saturn, before next week’s battle with anything-goes Uranus; an Aquarius First Quarter Moon calls for some Leeeeoooo; the Sun trines mystical Neptune, provokes Jupiter into overdoing something, and...

April and Jen lift your spirits and welcome an appropriately Scorpionic Halloween: Mars and Mercury enter the sign, along with a tense Scorpio New Moon and a roaring First Quarter Moon! Also: Saturn puts a lampshade on the Sun; Venus and Neptune ask if we can love our people as they are; the Sun gets a wake-up call from Uranus; Mercury repeats a few aspects (third time’s the charm?); and Venus ent...

Come on in, as April and Jen invite you to celebrate our 100th episode! In this episode, we hop into the way-back machine, laugh a lot, and tackle some astrology along the way: the musical Capricorn First Quarter Moon; a contentious Aries Full Moon (featuring quarrelsome Mars and Pluto); the Sun making a joyful aspect to Jupiter and a wretched aspect to Pluto before entering brooding Scorpio; and...

April and Jen bring you a packed episode, including a Cancer Last Quarter Moon, a Libra New Moon on a restful Sabian Symbol, and TWO chances to sing along with us! Three planets change direction (we’re looking at you Mercury, Pluto, Saturn); hungry Venus aspects Jupiter and Neptune, then enters Sagittarius and heads outdoors; and Mercury, the Sun, and Mars join up in a Libra mosh pit. Plus: the th...

It’s the final day of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode: April & Jen celebrate a Venus-ruled Friday and the Venus-ruled Moon in Taurus! We talk about the void-of-course Moon, what the Moon enjoys when it’s in Gemini, and answer questions from non-imaginary sponsor Shellie Crow and listener Lara in Denmark, who has us asking the musical question, “What accents??” This we...

It’s Day Four of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode: The Moon in Taurus, and Venus in Scorpio opposed Uranus in Taurus, trigger the larger theme of the ongoing square between Saturn and Uranus – which is, incidentally, the subject of a timely listener email question. Plus: planetary fellowship and cosmic camaraderie! This week, April & Jen bring you five daily mini-episo...

It’s Day Three of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode: April psyches Jen out with a new Sunwatch segment to celebrate the Libra Equinox! It’s harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, spring for our antipodal podpals. We then offer a Moonwatch shoutout to today’s Aries Moon, including a couple of its key aspects before it turns void-of-course. Plus: peace, positivity, an...

It’s Day Two of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode: a feisty, energetic Moon in Aries; April reeks of Mars; and listener voicemails with eerily similar questions! This week, April & Jen bring you five daily mini-episodes in our Podathon extravaganza! JOIN US for up-close-and-personal looks at each day’s aspects! THRILL to our special Podathon theme! And best of all, HEAR...

It’s Day One of the second annual Big Sky Astrology PODATHON! In this episode, April and Jen take a look at today’s dreamy-but-uncomfortable Pisces Full Moon; perhaps Mercury’s lovely connection with Jupiter will help! Tonight, the Moon moves into initiating Aries. Plus: secret knowledge, Neptune’s effect on cogent thinking, and… does anyone recall what was happening in March of 2020? This week, w...

It feels like home, as April and Jen launch into a one-week episode and prepare for next week’s second annual Podathon (daily episodes and prizes coming your way)! This week: an itchy Sagittarius First Quarter Moon; the Sun heeds the siren call of dreamy Neptune and gets a boost from powerful Pluto; a contrary Venus-Saturn square demands authenticity over appearances; and Mars enters Libra, so her...

April and Jen enjoy the meticulous Virgo New Moon from Trine City, where summer is winding down in the Northern Hemisphere! Meanwhile, detailed Mars opposes bedhead Neptune, and Venus faces some hard questions from Pluto. But no worries: Things look up the second week as the flow of communication abounds with a Grand Air Trine; Mars and Pluto lend focus; the Sun and Uranus offer a chance to redefi...

April and Jen gear up for an action-packed (expletive deleted) two weeks! The Sun moves into meticulous Virgo, marking the midpoint between eclipse seasons, while Mercury enters genteel Libra (and not a moment too soon). Double your Moonwatch pleasure with an(other) Aquarius Full Moon and the Gemini Last Quarter, and stand back as unpredictable Uranus turns retrograde. Also: Mercury and Mars initi...

April and Jen break down this two-week period in a sequential, Virgo-approved manner! In week one, MVP Uranus brings excitement and breathing room to relationships, a healthy disruption of stale routines, and a chance to rethink who we want to be. And the Leo New Moon is the best chance all year to set intentions of creativity and joy! Week two finds Mercury entering detailed Virgo, a magical Scor...

April and Jen lament the last of our episodes celebrating the hits of the 1980s! But, as a wise woman once told us, “This is an astrology podcast” - so let’s get to it! In this two-week period, five planets change signs: the Sun and Mercury enter LEEEooo (cue singing!), Venus and Mars enter Virgo and look for things to organize, and Jupiter backs into Aquarius for five bonus months of water-bearer...

April and Jen begin a leisurely summer pace while bringing you double-your-lunar-pleasure: A Cancer New Moon AND a Libra First Quarter Moon! (Two great Moonwatches, same great price!) Also, Venus stirs up the monumental Saturn/Uranus spat before joining up with roaring Mars; Mercury challenges Neptune for the third (and final!) time, then dives into family-centered Cancer; and the Sun makes friend...

April and Jen mull over the week ahead with a dramatic Capricorn Full Moon and two planets changing direction (Mercury turns direct, while Neptune turns retrograde). Venus gets busy, leaving home-loving Cancer and heading into expressive LEEEoooo (sing along!), while swimming nicely with sleepyhead Neptune and facing off against the lord of the underworld, Pluto. Yikes! Good thing the Sun takes ti...

April and Jen take the 405 and exit at the Cancer Solstice - where they belong! We also welcome a Virgo First Quarter Moon, sit tight while Saturn squares Uranus for the second of three times, and raise a glass to Jupiter turning retrograde. Plus: our favorite songs from 1986, happy reviews, and Jen (finally) reminds April to move to Minneapolis (again!). Love the BSA pod? Want to hear the top-sec...

April and Jen celebrate their favorite songs from 1985, and the Big Sky Astrology website turns 21! A Gemini Solar Eclipse on June 10 includes a Sun/Mercury conjunction, Sun/Neptune square, AND a looming Saturn/Uranus aspect to make things super lively. Also: How do you say Uranus? And Mars enters Leeeooooooo! Plus: Cowboy bars, cazimi, and the Great Gazoo! Order April’s exclusive eclipse report a...

After a sentimental detour into their favorite hits from 1984, April and Jen savor the Sun’s cuddle with the North Node; welcome a kinder, gentler Last Quarter Moon in Pisces; hit Bed, Bath, & Beyond with Venus in home-loving Cancer; bask in Saturn’s support of their Solar creative efforts; try to sort out a hopelessly confused Mercury retrograde square Neptune; and give up on fighting City Hall a...

April and Jen mix it up with our favorite tunes from 1983! The year’s first eclipse is a Sagittarius Lunar Eclipse with a dash of Jupiter. Venus collides with Neptune to reveal the truth about a relationship, and Mercury unites with Venus just before turning retrograde - share words of love with important people, and prepare for visitations from the past. Also, Mars and Neptune make peace across e...

April and Jen roll up their sleeves as the Sun enters busy Gemini, authoritative Saturn turns retrograde, and a Leo First Quarter Moon encourages heartfelt action. Also: Venus has a fated meeting with the Lunar North Node and then heeds Saturn’s advice to take fun seriously; the Sun is empowered by Pluto but overdoes it with Jupiter; and communicative Mercury forgets what to say with Neptune, so m...

April and Jen don their leg warmers as the biggest planet of all – Jupiter – splashes into Pisces this week! Also: a grounding Taurus New Moon beckons us to consider our values; curious Mercury joins up with the North Node, then brainstorms with Saturn; watery workhorse Mars receives an opportunity from Uranus; and the Sun continues to dream with Neptune. Plus: Our favorite songs from 1981! Eclips...

Forgetting for a minute that this is an astrology podcast, April and Jen kick off their series of 80s episodes with their favorite songs from 1980! Hum along to your favorite 80s tunes as we chat about Mercury and Venus entering the communicative sign of Gemini, and a motivational Last Quarter Moon in the forward-thinking sign of Aquarius! Also: Mercury and Venus finish their Taurus vacation with...