What happens when an astrologer who doesn't consider herself a gardener decides to just... plant by the moon instead? Her first year, she was giving vegetables away to the whole neighbourhood. Nobody else in Calgary could grow peas. Hers were over her head. That's where this episode starts. Tracy and Lillian are joined by astrologer and Kepler College president Donna Young to dig into lunar gardening — moon phases vs. signs, void of course, the Apogee/Perigee (which most calendars skip entirely), Moon-Saturn aspects, biodynamic gardening, and what ancient Mesopotamian farmers were doing that we've mostly forgotten. It goes to some unexpected places. Birds. The Dust Bowl. Feng shui. A Washington Monument Christmas tree. And a county extension agent with the most practical advice you'll ever hear about when to prune your apple tree.

Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:28 – Meet Donna: her first garden, no experience, incredible results 2:29 – Peas, bad soil, and what the moon might have done 4:26 – Electional astrology and the garden — every day is an opportunity 5:00 – Solar Fire's garden planting guide and what Lillian found 8:00 – Astrology as the original calendar — Alexandria, Rome, Mesopotamia 12:21 – What the Farmer's Almanac and Llewellyn calendar miss 13:52 – Void of course, infertile signs, and Donna's personal rules 15:00 – Why plants are a better indicator of lunar cycles than people are 16:58 – Moon signs and what to plant when 20:02 – Moon-Saturn conjunction vs. opposition for gardening (from a biodynamic book) 21:11 – Callback to the ensoulment episode: what plants can and can't tell us 24:00 – Spring cleanup, Aries season, and why Donna's timing works 27:08 – Companion planting, succession planting, and seed saving 38:26 – Working within real life — the May long weekend gardening problem 42:00 – Phase vs. sign: which matters more? 43:54 – 200-year garden plans, outer planets, and thinking long-term 47:00 – Planetary hours and the long Edmonton/Calgary summer light advantage 49:00 – Your own chart as a gardening indicator — Donna's Sun in Pisces, Moon in Libra 52:25 – Wrap-up and happy spring

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Mars is often reduced to drive, ambition, and action—but that’s only part of the story.

In this episode, Tracy and Lillian explore Mars as the force that moves you—and what happens when that energy is reactive, blocked, or misdirected.

You’ll hear:

how Mars functions in the natal chart (beyond just “motivation”) why Mars adds impatience and reactivity to planetary contacts the difference between being stimulated vs. truly energized how Mars operates as both a personal and social force what happens when Mars interacts with Saturn, Neptune, and the Moon how transits (like Mars moving into Aries) shift energy, direction, and momentum and practical ways to work with Mars instead of burning out or reacting

Because Mars doesn’t just show how you take action—it shows what happens when you try.

If your energy has ever felt inconsistent, reactive, or hard to direct… this may help you understand why.

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00:00 Intro + Mars enters Aries 01:30 Mars in Pisces vs Aries (energy shift) 03:20 What Mars does in the chart (drive, impatience, reactivity) 05:00 Using Mars physically (movement as regulation) 07:00 Mars as a social vs personal planet 10:00 Mars “pointing outward” vs inward 12:30 Traditional Mars qualities (heat, inflammation, bitterness) 15:00 Mars + morality (Jupiter/Saturn relationship) 18:30 Mars and tension with other planets 20:00 Stimulated vs Energized (key concept) 21:30 Mars + Saturn (stop/start, internal pressure) 22:30 Mars + Moon (emotional reactivity loop) 24:30 Trauma, reactivity, and Mars patterns 26:00 Mars in the natal chart (drive, sex, assertion) 27:00 Mars + Neptune (spiritual vs physical expression) 29:00 Mars and manifestation / sexual energy 30:00 Mars in Aries vs Scorpio (letting go vs holding on) 31:00 Mars as assertion (not just aggression) 33:00 Hierarchy, order, and Mars in systems 34:30 Mars by element (fire, earth, air, water) 35:30 Conditions of Mars (dignity, placement) 36:30 Mars in detriment (something to prove) 38:00 Mars + Saturn dynamic (gas vs brake) 40:00 Mars as surgeon vs warrior

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Uranus shakes us up, disrupts, and shocks - and if you have a Uranus transit, don't try to predict what's it's going to knock lose.

In this episode of Sky Notes, we explore Uranus in astrology — in the natal chart, by transit, and what it really means as it moves from Taurus into Gemini.

We unpack the difference between the modern interpretation of Uranus and its deeper mythological roots, how Uranus actually behaves in real charts, and why this shift into Gemini may bring rapid changes through information, communication, and competing narratives.

We also talk about:

Uranus as a disruptor vs “awakener” The relationship between Uranus and Saturn Trauma, birth patterns, and Uranian signatures Why Uranus transits can feel shocking (and why that’s the point) Psychological warfare, misinformation, and the War of 1812 AI, data, and the future of information What Uranus in Gemini may mean for all of us

If Uranus has ever hit your chart hard, this one will make sense of it.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Uranus and the shift into Gemini 00:01 – What Uranus represents in astrology 00:02 – Modern Uranus vs traditional perspectives 00:03 – Uranus as trauma indicator (evolutionary astrology) 00:05 – Why some people don’t feel Uranus until transits 00:06 – Birth trauma and Uranus signatures 00:07 – Uranus + communication (Mercury/Moon examples) 00:10 – Uranus as a process, not a fixed trait 00:11 – The myth of Ouranos vs modern Uranus 00:13 – Aquarius: Saturn vs Uranus tension 00:15 – Uranus, Taurus, and the resistance to change 00:18 – War of 1812 + psychological warfare through communication 00:20 – Strategy, Mars, and information manipulation 00:21 – Uranus in Gemini + AI, misinformation, and data 00:24 – Uranus transits: fast in, fast out 00:25 – Why Uranus is unpredictable by design 00:27 – Uranus opposition and midlife shifts 00:29 – Living in alignment vs being forced into change 00:31 – Fixed vs mutable responses to Uranus 00:33 – Overstimulation, nervous system, and grounding 00:35 – Aquarius, electrolytes, and physical remediation 00:36 – Gemini, culture, and shifting perspectives

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The Astrology in April doesn’t ease in.

We start the month with a Full Moon right out of the gate, a highly active first weekend, and a lot of Aries energy that’s been pushing things forward fast… maybe a little too fast. Then things shift.

In this episode of Sky Notes, we break down: The major lunations and what they’re asking of you The key aspects that bring pressure, clarity, and movement The ingresses that change the tone of the month (including a big shift in how action and direction feel) Where things might feel intense, stuck, or suddenly easier

We also talk about: The difference between reacting vs responding Why communication has felt off, and when it starts to clear The shift from chaos → clarity → grounded momentum And at the end, we each pull an oracle card (times stamped below) for every Sun sign to give you something practical to take into April.

Watch the full episode and see how this plays out for you.

Timestamps: 00:00 – March disappeared… here’s why 00:40 – The shift we’ve been waiting for (Venus into Taurus) 02:20 – Why everything feels like too much right now

03:00 – April starts intense (Full Moon hits fast) 04:30 – React vs respond (this matters more than you think) 06:00 – Why people are extra reactive right now 08:20 – The confusion isn’t over yet…

09:00 – This weekend is loaded (what to expect) 10:00 – Can’t find the words? Here’s why 12:00 – The upside of confusion (yes, there is one) 12:40 – When things finally start making sense

14:00 – Momentum returns (Mars changes everything) 15:20 – One last foggy moment before clarity 16:20 – A surprising opportunity for healing

18:40 – A really good day to use (don’t miss this) 19:30 – Communication speeds up (watch your tone) 20:30 – Action gets clearer—but sharper too 21:00 – Accidents, surprises, and what to watch for

21:40 – A rare moment you won’t see again (Sun + Chiron) 23:40 – What this might bring up for you

24:00 – The pressure peaks (New Moon in Aries) 26:00 – What you might be avoiding 27:30 – How to actually work with this energy

29:00 – Everything starts to ground (finally) 29:30 – Consequences + correction (important moment)

31:00 – Stop-start energy vs steady flow 33:30 – A turning point you’ll feel (Venus + Uranus) 34:30 – The mood lifts (things get lighter here)

35:00 – The end of a 7-year cycle (bigger than it looks)

Oracle Section

49:00 – Oracle messages begin (all signs) 49:10 – Aries 50:45 – Taurus 52:15 – Gemini 53:40 – Cancer 55:05 – Leo 56:30 – Virgo 58:00 – Libra 59:20 – Scorpio 1:00:45 – Sagittarius 1:02:10 – Capricorn 1:03:30 – Aquarius 1:04:50 – Pisces

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Progressions + Timothee Chalemet's Opera and Dance Comments - Why an Astrologer Would've Advised Him to Zip It

Secondary progressions move slowly — but they're working below the surface whether you're paying attention or not. We're breaking down how the technique works and what it can show you about where you are internally, how that inner world shapes - or disrupts - what's happening on the outside, and why you sometimes do things before you fully understand why.

Then we get to Timothée Chalamet, because his chart is doing a lot.

Looking at his transits plus some big progressions show he didn't consult an astrologer before hopping on CNN's Town Hall. Any of the markers we'll discuss would be enough to give a person pause - and yet, here we are. ...He really should've asked an astrologer.Join us live and we'll walk through all of it.As always on Sky Notes, the conversation blends astrology, observation, humor, and curiosity about the strange and fascinating moment we’re living through.

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In astrology the Spring Equinox marks the beginning of the astrological new year, when the Sun enters 0° Aries and a new solar cycle begins.

In this episode of Sky Notes, Tracy and Lillian explore the astrology of the 2026 Equinox chart and what it might suggest about the months ahead. With a powerful concentration of planets in Aries, this chart is full of momentum, tension, and the spark that starts new cycles.

We talk about what happens when bold Aries energy collides with Neptune’s ideals and Saturn’s reality checks, how intercepted signs affect the way energy plays out, and why this Equinox may feel intense on both personal and collective levels.

Along the way we explore themes like: • Why the Equinox is the real “new year” in astrology • A chart full of Aries and what that means for action and momentum • Neptune inspiration vs Saturn reality • Why patience and grounding matter when fire energy dominates • What the Equinox chart may reveal about current world events

As always on Sky Notes, the conversation blends astrology, observation, humor, and curiosity about the strange and fascinating moment we’re living through.

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This week on Sky Notes, Lillian Bennett and Tracy Quinlan are talking about Jupiter in astrology — the planet of possibility, growth, optimism, and perspective.

Jupiter is often called the greater benefic, but its influence goes far beyond simple “good luck.” It expands whatever it touches. That can bring opportunity, learning, and new horizons — but it can also magnify things, reminding us that bigger isn’t always better.

With Jupiter preparing to station direct, this is a perfect time to explore what this planet represents and how its cycles shape our experience.

In this episode we’ll explore:

• What Jupiter symbolizes in astrology • How Jupiter shows up in the natal chart • What Jupiter transits tend to bring • Why expansion sometimes requires a stretch first

Join us live for the conversation and feel free to bring your questions.

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If you've felt knocked around by the astrology of 2026 so far, check out this episode where we look at the astrology of March. We share what's coming, some tips on how to navigate it and then we each shared an oracle message for each sign. Pisces 1st, then Aries through the rest of the signs. Grab your hot beverage and watch while we check our Sky Notes.

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